Balthazar Boulangerie

The bakery place is small and about $ 5.00 for a slice of chocolate cake that was just ok. Not satisfying.

Really cute little bakery in Soho! The space is a bit cramped and crowded, which can make the ordering process a bit inefficient, but I overall really enjoyed the selection of pastries and breads. I especially enjoyed looking up at the breads that were twice the size of my face. I came by after brunch to look for some strong caffeine to counter my food coma, and the coffee here is indeed very strong. I would definitely recommend it if you’re in the neighborhood and need a bit of a kick to your day.

I must say that I’m a bit of a croissant fanatic. Attempting to be a little healthier, I’ve been trying to eat more whole grains. I came across their whole wheat croissant and haven’t looked back. I’m sure it’s still butter and fat laden but it’s still crispy on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside. My mornings are not the same without this. I don’t see other bakeries in NYC with whole wheat croissants!

This place was a little disappointing, I have to say. It is TINY and so packed you can’t really take your time and ask questions about the different types of bread. I paid $ 7.50 for a loaf of whole wheat/​rye sourdough, and the bread was fine, but really not even close to what I expected.
I will go again on a slower day (I went there on a Saturday afternoon) and hopefully have a better experience.

One of the better bakeries in nyc. A bit pricey, but overall worth it. The almond croissant doesn’t really have that gooey, crusty filling that most other ones do. Theres almond slices baked on top of it, but is overall more sweet than savory.
Service is pretty decent but quick. Its tiny inside, so please be prepared to order to make everyone’s lives easier.
They no longer serve stumptown coffee. I wonder why that is…

Balthazar Boulangerie is another business that I keep forgetting to review.
I cannot speak about the entrees or the dining experience, because I only have gotten take-​out orders of Balthazar’s yummy cakes and doughnuts. Thus far, everything has tasted great and the variety is wonderful, too. Thus far, my favorite doughnuts made by Balthazar are the pumpkin, pistachio, banana ones, but standards like the chocolate are wonderful, too. I also love the almond croissants, tiramisu cakes, sticky buns, and the chocolate raspberry tarts. Seriously, it would be difficult to find a baked good that does NOT taste great at Balthazar.
Yes, the prices are high and the shop is cramped, but the baked goods are worth the expense and the crowds. Enjoy!

$ 3.75 for a terrible pain au chocolat and bad service. It was near the end of the day so no croissants left only almond, chocolate or whole wheat croissant (who wants that!). Service was not welcoming at all — it was like I bothered them by walking in.
The chocolate croissant did not have the buttery richness I like and just tasted bland and too doughy. Chocolate was a average. What a waste of calories.

Small, but an incredible selection of breads, pastries, and coffee/​tea drinks to choose from. Along with packaged baked goods that you can buy as small gifts or snacks for home.
Even since I got back from Paris, I’ve been obsessed with chocolate croissants. Got one at Balthazar and can’t wait to come back and try the other items. The ham & cheese one looked phenomenal as well!
I needed some caffeine, but really wanted some of the hazelnut hot chocolate as well. so I asked them to mix it for me. It was absolutely perfect. It was creamy and chocolate-​y, with caffeine!
The chocolate croissant was flaky and buttery. The chocolate inside was semi-​sweet and slightly soft.
I couldn’t be more excited to finally come here. It’s a short walk from the Prince St. stop in SoHo and you can walk around SoHo while you eat your pastries.

The almond croissant is phenomenal. Buttery, light and delicious. The almond paste isn’t too sweet and the extra (light) layer of crunch is a nice bonus. Much lighter than other popular almond croissants such as renaud’s in Santa Barbara.

I’ve passed by this place so many times, and finally got in and tried their stuffs. What I can say is just 3 words: OMG!
This tiny place (they do have the restaurant next door) has all the goodies.
1. The chocolate donut: it’s cake donut style and I don’t like cake donuts in general, plus I just ate a Cronut and 3 cakes from Dominique Ansel. So technically not that hungry. BUT, I finished this donut within a few bites. I didn’t expect it to be this good, chocolatory, moist, light, and very easy to swallow.
2. Tiramisu: it’s not like the Italian style where there are cream cheese filled between layers. This tiramisu is more of a solid cake than creamy style. And you can taste the alcohol flavor. It makes you full and it makes a wonderful breakfast to me.
3. Apple Galette: Again, I usually don’t like apple filled pastry such as apple pie or apple tart. But this galette was really delicious. I guess because I like this kind of crusty pastry. It might be too sweet to some people, but it was just fine to me.
4. Lemon soufflé: I love vegan soufflé, such as carrot or sweet potato soufflés. So I’d like to give this lemon soufflé a try, despite that I don’t like lemon pastries or cakes (hate lemon tart). The first bite tasted weird, as if the lemon cream was soaked in oil for a couple of days. I can clearly feel the oiliness or sense the taste of oil. After another bite, that taste was gone. But when j kept eating, it came back again. I didn’t feel disgusting, but the deliciousness was reduced.

Came here craving for their pistachio or pumpkin seed donut, but Balthazar was not ready with them early in the morning. I opted for their chocolate walnut cookie and their raspberry jam danish. The chocolate walnut cookie tasted weird… a bit tart and tangy… not the way cookies are supposed to taste like…
The raspberry jam danish was not memorable.
Customer service was great and attentive!

One of the best chai lattes in the city and the go-​to place if you have a sweet tooth. This is not a «hangout» spot, but more of a stop in while wandering through the SoHo neighborhood.

Fantastic service, atmosphere, food! Awesome experience. My friend and I shared several things. We took the waitress’s recommendation to not just go for steak frites but try other more «unusual» items. We were not disappointed. Favorites were warm goat cheese and caramelized onion tart plus the profiteroles with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Awesome experience!

We came in to try the hot chocolate so I can’t speak for anything else. I told my sister that we paid $ 3.50 for a cup of hot chocolate here and she was surprised it wasn’t more expensive. The hot chocolate was good, but also really hard to describe. It smells and tastes really rich, but goes down really watery. I’m still puzzled, but it’s good hot chocolate and it didn’t come from a packet of powder. It’s really small inside and gets cramped easily so we tried to shuffle to side as we waited.
Also, their menus need to be updated or taken down. A lady in front of us wanted to order soup (which was on the menu) but apparently they didn’t have it…

Three words. Hazelnut hot chocolate. That is all I can remember and all anyone needs to know about Balthazar Boulangerie.
Last year we stumbled into this place after watching a movie preview event at the Soho Apple Store. It was freezing and we needed something to warm us when our eyes caught this beverage on the menu. It was delicious.
When we went back to NYC this year my friend and I ended up going there day after day as it was just as cold as it was the first time we tried it and just as tasty and satisfying.
Honestly I can’t remember what else I got I’m sure I got a pastry or something, but if you like hot chocolate and hazelnut this is a MUST get. I spent about a month after the first time having this drink trying to recreate it or find some kind of powder version that would do it justice but to no avail.

The ham and cheese croissant toasted is very tasty, with a good amount of ham. Perfectly balanced, with the cheese adding a creaminess that works well. At 7.90 it’s not cheap, and I don’t know if I’d buy it again, given that there are other ham and cheese croissants at other bakeries for a few dollars cheaper. I couldn’t find the price listed anywhere in the store, but the space was so small and tight that another customer could have been blocking it. Really standing room only Space for 5 – 6 people and no place to sit. Would come back to try other pastries, and I definitely recommend the ham and cheese croissant once, but a bit pricier than other bakeries around town.

Yes I will say it.
This is one of the best bakeries in New York City!
Here you will find the classic pastries done right.
it is a to go place because it is tiny. you can get a perfectly baked item. and you can also grab a coffee or tea to go too .
when you walk in you feel that you walk into a bakery in France.
The service is great!
you could seat on the benches outside .
also you can always send me a message and buy me a pastry and coffee

A pastry shop, not a café (the namesake restaurant adjoins), featuring a small, but choice selection of breads, pastries and deserts. This evening we treated ourselves to a small flourless chocolate cake and a classic St. Honore.

Got the fruit tart today and it was magnificent. Normally, fruit tarts are way too sweet for me, but this one was perfectly flavored. The fruits were fresh as well. And the crust… the crust was amazing. Crust is always my favorite part of a tart (and the part by which I evaluate the tart the most), and Balthazar perfected it. Not too dry, not too mushy. It was delicious.

Balthazar was the first nice restaurant I went to the very first time I ever saw NYC, so it always holds a sentimental place in my head when I think of classy New York-​y places even years later. That also extends to the tiny little bakery next door to the restaurant, which cranks out some of the most gorgeous breads in the area.
Personally, I have a weakness for pastries so I’ll treat myself to a coffee or almond Chai latte and one of their delicate, classic pastries. You’re not going to see anything too off the wall, but they nail those classics. The almond croissant is a favorite; I love the crusty brown buttery shell that forms at the top.
It’s not cheap — I think we’re hovering around $ 5 for a pastry, maybe something similar for an espresso drink. But I think $ 10 is pretty worth it for an indulgent treat once in a while!