Dominique Ansel Bakery

Dominique Ansel Bakery was awarded Time Out New York’s “Best Bakery of 2012” and Metromix’s “Best Bakery of 2012”. Today, it is also Zagat 2013’s highest ranked bakery with 27 points awarded for food. In 2013, he was nominated as a James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef.

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    (212) 219-2773

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    dominiqueansel.com

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Address

189 Spring St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St) New York , NY 10012 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dessert

Comments / 701


Keywords:

cronuts cookie shot s'mores trendy lively bakeries egg sandwiches casual cake coffee gardens tarts ice cream cute good for singles lines meringues cheesecake chocolate cappuccinos
Amanda Kowal Kenyon

Perfect little egg sandwich & fresh Madeleines were delectable. Family waited on Cronut line and said it was worth it. One flavor only per month so check ahead if you have picky eaters with you.

Daniel Boulud

Dominique was my pastry chef for 7 years before opening his own bakery . I love to pop in for some flaky DKA, or a special seasonal treat for my wife. If I’m lucky he sometimes sends me a cronut !

Eater

Cronut master Dominique Ansel unleashes a new pastry today: A "lobster tail " made from pretzel dough encrusted in Maldon sea salt , peanut butter & butter-crunch brittle, with honey brown butter . Read more

Laura Delgado Ranalli

Everything you've heard about the cronut before is true. In fact, it doesn't make it any justice! There are pastries , and there is the cronut . It plays on a league of its own. Had the pear and sage

Johanna Sung

Ansel’s flawless execution + crazy creativity to conceive new pastries w/ French techniques for American palates lives up to media hype. Cronuts are crazy labor intensive to make, so worth it to buy

The Corcoran Group

Ohhh the Cronut – this trendy hybrid attracts a line at 7am before opening but is well worth the early wake up and wait. Enjoy this innovation or any other famed treat in the lovely outside seating .

Josephine Son

I know everyone talks about the cronut , but the real star here is the kouign amann aka "DKA!" And don't forget the butterscotch eclair . Best bakery in NYC, hands down!

Chad Horner

the cronut is absolutely worth trying, even though it may not be for everyone. (also try the DKA!) if you place a large order in advance you won't have to wait in line !

BuzzFeed

The cronut turned Dominique Ansel into an international celebrity and his bakery into a madhouse with lines stretching to New Jersey, but did you know he also makes a great little egg sandwich ? Read more

JP

While everyone knows this as the Cronut Bakery , You can't go wrong eating anything here. I highly recommend the DKA, the Madelines, the Frozen s'more on a hot day, or any of their seasonal treats !

Rorriz_ Dhawi

i came here for the cronut doughnuts but they are sold out!!! you have to be there before 1PM to get them... i tried the spfe cheesecake but i disnt like it! i love their cookies Shout???????????? delicious

Henry Winslow

If you're in the market for a Cronut , skip the line with a little advanced planning. Reserve up to 6 Cronuts for pickup 2 weeks out on Mondays at 11am. Reservations go quickly, so no dilly-dallying.

S

U have to be there when they open early in the morning so u can get everything u want ???? everything was sold out except for the frozen s'mores and they were heartbreakingly good.

Mary M Motta

the frozen s'mores are really cool! it's marshmallow (toasted when you order it) around a layer of crunchy chocolate with vanilla ice cream in the center. a bit pricey , but worth trying at least.

Christina Chin

Cronut flavors changed every month. Usually a small line outside but goes pretty quick and u don't have to get up early to score cronuts . I got them at like noon on a sunday. 2 cronut limit still.

Heba-I-am

Petunia the skunk is amazing! The orange jam with the cream and dark chocolate is wonderful. The chocolate mousse is delicious and the coconut guava one too. Everything looks and TASTES GOOD ????????

Cagla Icacan

Magical combination of croissant and doughnut : cronut ❤️ Make sure you check this place out every month for different flavors!

ブルーノ

Place an order in advance through their website if you want to try the cronuts without having to wait in line in the early morning. Every month a different flavor, every time a delicious treat.. ????

Hani E

Fantastic place. Queue up for the Cronut . It is a hundred percent worth it. The Madeleines are made fresh as you order them, and the croissants are probably better than some you'd get in Paris.

Maina Khoja

kouign Amann is to die for much tastier than the cronuts , coffee is average, staff very cheerful & helpful. They have nice seating at the back.kids went nuts on their blossoming hot choco & s’mores.

Tasting Table

Dominique Ansel now makes insanely good banana bread . Ansel has put his signature spin on the homey dessert , making the loaf lighter, balanced & encased with the perfect craggy, caramelized crust. Read more

Rick Nijhuis

The cronut of course - today's special was lychee rose pistachio , yummy! But other pastries are delicious too. And the hype and lines have gone so a good time to visit :)

Ting

Everything this bakery produces basically is crispy/crusty shell on the outside and soft/chewy in the inside.From the torched frozen smores to the DKA.Don't miss the flourless chocolate pecan cookie .

Özge Abanoz

Ice cream marshmallow , pear cream cake and cherry black forest cake . Sweetness, appearance and taste of desserts - make you speechless. Be sure you go there before 8 am to have special croissants ..

Kevin Dudley

The cronuts live up to the hype. Wasn't sure about the Caribbean Rum Raisin (Nov '14), but they are simply amazing. DKA (Kouign Amann) IS a close second. The coffee is great, too.

Kristine Michelle

their cronuts are definitely worth it and there are always new flavors each month. the grapefruit panna cotta is refreshing and light. and cookie shots are a perfect after work/school/anything treat.

Andrea Hong

Eat this, always, but especially if you see it coming warm + fresh out of the oven. Promise it will be the best thing you put in your mouth all day. #thatsnotwhatshesaid

Irina

1. Be prepared to queue for cronuts (5.5$) 1-1.5h even on weekdays! 2. There is a possibility to pre-order on the web-site. 3. Crispy outside, great filling, smooth texture.

Caroline Deng

Come approximately an hour before the bakery opens to guarantee yourself a Cronut . Come at around 2 PM for a cookie shot . The Frozen S'mores and DKA are good too. Penguin marshmallow doesn't float.

First We Feast

The mastermind chef is always breaking new ground, but he nails all the basics as well . Order the just-baked madeleines when they're available, and don't sleep on the Perfect Little Egg Sandwich . Read more

Paige C

So I didn't get to try a cronut (this time) but I was able to try many of the other AMAZING items on their menu, and I was not disappointed. Anything you order will satisfy. Dominique Ansel was there!

Nathan S.

My first visit was to pick up a Cronut , but it's since become my go-to quick breakfast spot when I'm in the area. The croissants are flaky and delicious. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable .

Alyssa B.

Ok. I’ve clearly overlooked the choc chunk cookie and flourless chocolate cookies (i’m always here for the dka and cronut !), which are probably...the best cookies i’ve had.

Jon Bills

The cookie shot and DKA are both amazing. I didn't get to try a Cronut but I hear the DKA is just as good, and they're available all day - no waiting in line .

Rimsha Javaid

The cronut was amazing! Also the DKA is a must try! I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was. Definitely one of the best bakeries I've been to!

Tim Bushnell

A delightful and delicious bakery with an assortment of pastries that include the original cronut . Everything is artfully prepared and packaged, and absolutely delicious

PureWow

In the dessert world, pastry chef Dominique Ansel is king. But among his must-try confections , the combination doughnut/croissant reigns supreme. Get there before 7 a.m. to nab one. Read more

JP

A classic French bakery from the man who reimagines classics. Even if you're not lucky enough to get a Cronut or Cookie Shot , try the madelines, the DKA, or the frozen smore , honestly, pick anything

Reagan Barbosa

The cronut is just as delicious and divine as it is cracked up to be. Their Kouign Amann is also fantastic, and you can only find it in a handful of bakeries in the U.S.

Off The Menu

Ice Cream Sandwich : Leave it up to Dominique Ansel to create the best ice cream sandwich of all time in delicious, caramelized croissant with two scoops of homemade ice cream . Vanilla or chocolate . Read more

Markus Alvermann

Cronuts for the world! Heavenly delicious. The perfect little egg was also tasty. Sit in the garden if the weather allows it. Everthing looks awesome. You have to try the DKA, too.

Gökçe Ersoy

Ok frozen smore and cronut is amazing! And in ny we are waiting on the line everywhere but it goes quickly! Here just one person taking orders, preparing pockets and taking the payments! Why?!

Dominique Ansel Bakery

The Cronut ™ is the creation by Chef Dominique Ansel that many have described to be a croissant-doughnut hybrid. It is trademarked product only available here. Beware of imitations.

Eater

Cronut inventor/pastry wizard Dominque Ansel is at it again: The pastry chef revealed his latest creation, the Waffogato. Read more

Norah A

The most delicious S’mores that I have ever taste, and I really was fascinated by the Cronut it’s a really worth place to come.

Sergo G

Don't want to wait on the line to get a Cronut ? Pre-order yours online 2 weeks in advance and just stroll in and pick them up. Orders start at 11AM every Monday. http://cronutpreorder.com

PureWow

This holiday season, give yourself the greatest gift of all: dessert for breakfast aka DA's Christmas morning cereal. (Bonus points if you eat it while wearing festive jammies.) Read more

Ashley Chan

Tried all the fun desserts (cookie shot , frozen s'mores , blossoming hot choc , cookies ) and while they look extremely appealing, they lack in tastiness. Great concepts but flavor doesn't meet the hype.

Jackie Ferrer

Croissants - excellent. Mind blowing? The DKR!! It's croissants hotter sibling. Outside- Sweet & crunchy. Inside-. Amazingly flaky. If you are lucky enough to get the CRONUT do it. Croissant + donut

Hidayet Abbad

OMG this place is amazing! Got the banana butterecotch cake and it is to DIE for! Cronuts run out by 9am and lines start @ 6:45 so rise early for one!

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