Dominique Ansel Bakery
Bakery and Dessert Shop$$$$
SoHo, New York
The folks at Eater and The Wall Street Journal like this place. Would you agree?
"Cronut, croissants, frozen smores, gourmet cereal- it's all good"(346 Tips)
"and cookie shots are a perfect after work/school/anything treat."(62 Tips)
"Perfect little egg sandwich & fresh Madeleines were delectable."(29 Tips)"I got the almond croissants and was perfect."(17 Tips)
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Elvis RodricksFebruary 27, 2019Besides the cronut - get here say by 11am to avoid a line outside- these guys have some pretty good pastry offerings. Dessert haven.
Totally recommend the cronut if you have time to wait in line, if not the DKA is just as delicious! Frozen s'more is good too! Get coffee if Anthony is working, he makes drinks like nobody's business
RamiAugust 7, 2014Must come between 8 & 10 am in the morning for the Cronut. If you are here for the "Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot" come after 3 pm.
Jonathan L.November 10, 2014Will not comment on the Cronut & the chocolate chip cookie shot. I'm just here to say that I went on a Sunday and they had Cronuts till about 1pm, & the cookie shot line started around 2:45pm.
Elizabeth LeeOctober 18, 2016Chocolate cookie shots and cronuts are signatures here. Their raspberry and lime tart is also very delicious. Frozen smores are great for the sweet tooth too.
AmateurConciergeFebruary 9, 2015Make your own cookie shot by buying a $3 mini jug of special DA milk at the register
Nat HarwardAugust 1, 2013HuffoPo says if getting a cronut, "May we at least suggest you also purchase a DKA? It is the chef's take on a kouign-amann, a French pastry with layers of butter and sugar. It's fabulous." Read more
Jackie FerrerMay 20, 2013Croissants- 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
Raman BNVAugust 25, 2022Cronuts and cookie Shots are awesome here. Best go before 12 noon for cronuts. They run out of Cronuts very quickly!
Preorder cronuts for 3pm. This way you'll be able to get both the cronut and chocolate chip cookie shot in. Both are musts...
Karen VanettaSeptember 7, 2013The cronuts are as mindblowing as the hype suggests. Worth the line? Once, yes. Their other pastries (DKA, newly unveiled souffle) are delightful. Dominique and the staff are friendly also.
Carly HeitlingerFebruary 11, 2015Arrive early in the morning to get in line for the famous cronuts or swing by in the afternoon for another delicious treat.
Aside from the lauded Cronuts, you'll find an excellent array of French pastries, such as the Madeleines, DKA, and croissants.
If you're seeking the glorious croissant doughnut Cronut, be aware they sell out within an hour every morning and the queue begins at 7:30am. Or you can pre-order 1 week in advance.
Tiffany LangstonFebruary 1, 2015They're pastry lineup is outstanding. The apple tart is divine, as are the cookies. Get a cronut if you must, but order a couple other confections as well
Clyde Erwin BarrettoFebruary 10, 2014Skip out on the touristy cronut. Get the DKA (“Dominique’s Kouign Amann”) which is like a croissant but with a delicious sweet filling. The other desserts aren't bad as well. And it's always packed.
RonniJanuary 8, 2015Didn't make it for the cronuts or the cookie shot, but the frozen s'mores was gooey and the ice cream inside was delish. Also tried the flourless cookie which was chewy.
Sergo GNovember 10, 2014Don'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
Stephanie KleinFebruary 18, 2016It's small but mighty. Frozen vanilla ice cream with chocolate wafers is surrounded by marshmallow and torched Baked Alaska style for $7. Cronuts sell out early. Nutella Milk Bread.
MLSeptember 15, 2013Each customer is limited to 2 cronuts per visit. It's def worth it though! I really enjoyed the desserts & atmosphere. Outdoor seating is available up front & in the back of the bakery!- Oh my! Get the flourless pecan chocolate cookie. Or for a slightly lighter sugar coma, get the almond croissant.
CompassJuly 22, 2013Dominique Ansel left Daniel Boloud’s restaurant Daniel to start his own bakery in Soho, and has since gained a following for his decadent mini-meringues and freshly baked to order madeleines.
Ivana CMSDecember 16, 2015Yes, it's worthy waiting in the line for the cronuts! Madeleines are very good too! Little but very cozy place!
Lauren MacFebruary 8, 2016Warm chocolate chip cookie cup + cold milk = cookie shot!! Delicious. Much better than most the strange cronut flavors.
Kartik SathappanAugust 14, 2014Amazing bakery that continually innovates. Loved the canneles, DKAs, and of course the Infamous Cronut! It is worth the line.
Gloria ChinJuly 24, 20121) Blanc de Blanc--Tahitian Vanilla between 2 soft, milky ricotta cookies w/ salted honey inside 2) Sugar-crusted kouign amann (super buttery croissant) w/ ice cream in the middle. $6, off the menu- Clyde Erwin BarrettoFebruary 10, 2014Skip out on the suburban touristy cronut and definitely get the "DKA" (“Dominique’s Kouign Amann”). It's like a delicious croissant with a nice soft sweet filling in the middle.
Kendal CockrelMarch 16, 2018If you want a cronut, you better get here early. Be sure to try their other pastries! There’s something for everyone. Unless you don’t like sweets. Then probably not.
Sydney LimJune 30, 2017Cheesecakes are soggy/has off-putting texture. Salted caramel eclairs, frozen s'mores, and cookie shots are all good but nothing I'd come back for.
Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019Ansel's entire menu has great options, but recently known for their cronut which is amazing! There are sometimes lines, so be prepared for a little wait.
Michael ClarkeOctober 19, 2014Home of the cronut but has many other good things to try. Just note that you need to line up around 7 a.m. to get cronuts. The bakery opens at 8 a.m.
Lots of unique dessert ideas apart from the famed Cronut. Try the Frozen S'more on a stick or Cookie Cup with Milk, or anything else that your eye fancies.- Alexandra TritzAugust 12, 2016I tasted the August cronut : black cherry and valrhona milk chocolate, it was delicious ! It was my first cronut and I was not dissapointed ! I recommend it :)
Village VoiceAugust 8, 2012Fresh spins on class French baking: Choux pastry religieuses, layered cakes or an early morning kouign-amman, this spot will hit the spot. #3 on Tejal Rao's 10 Best Pastry Shops in New York
Linda HarrisonOctober 21, 2020Expensive but beautiful and delicious. Pavlova is great and the hot chocolate with the expanding flower is truly a work of creative genius.
Serious EatsApril 22, 2013Grilled Cheese: What amounts to a French onion soup grilled cheese: it oozes everywhere, nutty and rich, with caramelized onions for sweetness.- allisonAugust 21, 2014The August cronut flavor of the month hibiscus yellow tea and white peach is nothing short of spectacular.
Sam PezzulloJuly 24, 2013If you aren't lucky enough to get one of the famous, fresh daily cronuts before they sell out, settle for the little madeleine's or the frozen s'more, both are great!
Amazing pastries, esp the DKA w carmelized goodness + almond croissant. Mini egg sandwich is also delish! Cute indoor/outdoor patios - def making this my new spot for coffee + wkend breakfast hangs!
Jole PJune 18, 2017The pastries here are amazing- the Dominique Ansel Kitchen is also a great place to check out for more prepared desserts that are delicious!
CarolSeptember 20, 2019The New York themed pastries this season are so cute and delicious. The back garden seating areas are lovely
For the love of god, don't ask about a Cronut after about 9am. It will be sold out. Tolerate the long line and try one of the other pastries (almond croissant, DKA, etc).- Linda HarrisonAugust 30, 2018The Pavlov is so good and beautiful. Every part from the container to the filled raspberries displayed beautifully in the middle is so thoughtful
BuzzFeedApril 11, 2014The cronut turned Dominique Ansel into an international celebrity, but did you know he also makes a great little egg sandwich? And you don’t have to wait in the stupid cronut line for it.- Marc AsghariSeptember 26, 2021Great donuts and cronuts - not worth standing in line - go at odd hours/days - a must try!
- Jackson IsaacsonJuly 7, 2016Delicious pastries and coffees, but never worth fighting the touristy crowds who clog the sidewalk and cafe in search of their far-overrated cronuts.
esther parkJune 12, 2013Stood in line for cronuts at 7, entered store at 8:39, ordered at 8:45. If you're just getting an egg sandwich you don't have to wait in line. They let you just order that.- April WallogaNovember 16, 2013I've never had a Cronut, but I'm pretty sure it's no better than the DKA. Think a croissant-palmier hybrid with a moist, bready-sweet nucleus.
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Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St)
New York, NY 10012
United States
New York, NY 10012
United States
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.
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
(212) 219-2773
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