Dominique Ansel Workshop

A charming bakery with friendly staff, offering delicious pastries made with exceptional skill. The pastries were fresh and tasty. Each bite reflected attention to quality and detail. I was disappointed when they closed in LA but happy to find them here in NYC.

This weekend's special was a Mexican hot chocolate cream puff. Just on the verge of being too sweet (probably because of the marshmallow) was delicious. You can taste the cayenne in a really good way and i was surprised how big it was but with the perfect pastry to ganache ratio. 10/10 Review 2: weekend special, coffee crumble bun. This was really nice, the milk bun I would buy alone - it’s very light and soft and easy to enjoy. I thought this would be like Starbucks coffee cake which is extremely sweet and dense, but it’s the opposite, very light and hardly sweet (mostly coming from the coffee cream in the center). There isn’t a ton of cream in this (YMMV) which worked for me but I could see someone wanting more. If the team reads this, I hope they one day sell just that milk bun! Thanks! 10/10

We came back a couple of times during our trip. The butter croissant and the olive oil–rosemary croissant were both excellent- airy, and really well made. Important to note there aren’t any chairs inside, only standing tables, and while there are a few outdoor tables with seating, it was too cold to sit outside. Because of that, we grabbed our pastries to go and found a different coffee shop to sit at.

Stopped by Dominique Ansel Workshop while I was in NYC and OMG THE kouign amann stole the show. It’s honestly one of the best I’ve had — super thin, super delicate layers, crisp on the outside, with this soft, buttery interior that’s almost gooey. This is unlike other kouign amann that I’ve tried elsewhere. They had a ton of other pastries that looked amazing too, but unfortunately I have to be on the run to work and had time for only one pastry. So I guess that means… I have to come back!

From the moment you walk in, the display draws you in with rows of golden, glossy croissants and beautifully layered pastries that look almost too perfect to eat. The croissants are simply perfection — flaky and crisp on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, with that rich buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. Every bite makes it clear this isn’t your everyday bakery croissant; it’s something special, crafted with true mastery. Yes, the prices are on the steep side, and we had to close an eye when paying, but the quality makes up for it. This place isn’t about the ordinary — it’s about the extraordinary. The almond, chocolate, and hazelnut varieties are a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds.