Best Almond Croissant in Manhattan?

[sixthwood]

I'll be making my way back out to Manhattan from LA for President's Day Weekend. Wanted to find something small before lunch at momofuku ko and wanted to get native NY'ers opinion on who has the best almond croissant. I've been told out here to go to Petrossian or Ceci Cela, but is there anywhere else worth checking?

[griller in the mist]

I have to agree with Petrossian , they sell out fast , which is sort of a blessing as I could eat these everyday.

[uhockey]

I'll be visiting shortly after you and am planning to visit Ansel, Mille-Feuille, and Epicerie Boulud to sample theirs.

With that noted, the best I've had in NY is CiCi Cela followed by Petrossian. I had a fantastic one at Payard's Vegas location but have not yet visited the NYC location.

IMO you have the best Almond Croissants I've had in the US just down the road at Amandine, so YMMV.

http://endoedibles.com

[sixthwood]

Duly noted! Will have to swing by there, possibly this weekend! Thanks!

[j.jessica.lee]

My new favorite bakery (especially for all things croissant related) has to be Dominique Ansel. I go to Paris almost every year and it is the closest we get to that here in New York, IMHO. Mille Feuille comes a very close second. I'm also enjoying La Bergamote quite a bit but it's not quite like MF or DA.

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Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

[foodwhisperer]

I just had an almond croissant made by Ceci Cela. This one I bought in "Laughing Man" cafe, Hugh Jackman's little place. I buy them at Grand Daisy and Pecan, also, if i can't get to Ceci Cela. They are amazing. You might want to try their Financiers also.

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Ceci-Cela
55 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

Grandaisy Bakery
73 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012

Pecan
130 Franklin St, New York, NY 10013

[Motosport]

I am sure the other suggestions are great but I like Ceci Cela for the overall experience of a small back street Parisian cafe. Never disappointed.

[Chuck Lawrence]

La Bergamote

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La Bergamote
169 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

[foodmonk]

I agree that the ones at Bergamote are quite good. There are two locations: On 9th Ave. at 20th and on 52nd St. at 10th.

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La Bergamote
169 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

La Bergamote
515 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019

[PradaWilly]

boulud epicerie. i can eat ten of em.

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Epicerie Boulud
1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

[sixthwood]

This is where I had my first almond croissant in NYC haha. I definitely loved it, but I want to get around to others to make the comparisons. That almond paste baked on top was delectable...almost reminded me of a dim sum bo lo bao.

[uhockey]

This looks superb.

http://endoedibles.com

[RGR]

I really like the almond croissant at La Maison du Macaron, on 23rd St., b/t 6th & 7th Avs. They offer liquid refreshments, i.e., coffee, hot chocolate, etc., and there's a very pleasant sitting area at the rear of the shop.

http://www.maisondumacaron.net/

http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com

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La Maison du Macaron
132 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

[sixthwood]

I think this is where I'll probably make my stop before momofuku ko so thanks RGR!

Sidenote: RGR, is there any way I could contact you by email? I had a question about EMP.

[sugartoof]

It's a really excellent choice. I always forget it's there, and i think the croissants are real sleepers that deserve more attention. Especially the almond.

[RGR]

You're welcome, sixthwood. In addition to the croissants, the danish and pastries at La Maison du Macaron are also wonderful.

You can reach me via my blog email. :)

http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com

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La Maison du Macaron
132 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

[kathryn]

New on the French pastry scene are Dominique Ansel and Mille-Feuille. I haven't tried the almond croissant at either yet, but I love Mille-Feuille for chocolate and plain croissants. A close friend likes Mille-Feuille as well but he thinks that Payard's chocolate is better. Hope this helps -- I realize it may not! Just don't go to Claude, it's no longer as good as it used to be.

See also this best French pastry discussion:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/831071

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Patisserie Claude
187 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014

Francois Payard Bakery
116 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012

Mille-feuille
552 LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY 10012

Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

[Peter Cuce]

Petrossian used to be one of my favorites, more so than Payard, but I haven't been in a couple of years. I think you should give it a shot. Looking forward to trying Mille-Feuille and Dominique Ansel.

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Petrossian Boutique
911 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019

[sixthwood]

Thanks for the recs! I've been to Francois and pretty much ordered everything but the almond croissant. May have to swing by again, but I think I'll stop at Dominique's since I couldn't in November.