You’ve definitely seen these pastries on TikTok — the gooey centers, the dramatic slow-mo pull-aparts, the layers that are flakier than that random girl in your sorority you see once every three years.
And suddenly, you’re deep in the comments trying to figure out if it’s from Librae or La Cabra or some other painfully aesthetic bakery where the line stretches down the block like it’s opening night at Tatiana.
Because this is New York, where people will willingly stand in a two-hour line for a laminated square of dough with cardamom in it. And honestly? We're there right alongside them.
Some viral pastries? Perfection. Others? Just a croissant with a marketing degree. I’ve suffered enough cheugy, overpriced trends for both of us — so you don’t have to.
Let's get into it.
Elbow Bread – Sweet Potato Pretzel
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A soft, salty, sweet potato twist on the classic pretzel — chewy in all the right ways with a golden crust that says, “I live in LES and only shop vintage.”
Librae Bakery – Labneh Morning Bun
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Buttery, flaky layers wrapped around tangy labneh with a hint of orange — a fresh, Middle Eastern twist on your "I swear I'll be gluten-free tomorrow" pastry.
Radio Bakery – Tomato & Garlic Focaccia Slice
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Soft, fluffy focaccia piled with slow-roasted tomatoes, zesty garlic and a slick of olive oil — crispy edges, squishy middle... basically your favorite Parachute pillow in bread form.
L'Appartement 4F – Pistachio Rose Croissant
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Flaky, buttery croissant stuffed with creamy pistachio and a whisper of rose — topped with crushed pistachios for that “I’m not basic, I swear” validation.
Red Gate Bakery – Toasted Carrot Loaf
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Warm, spiced carrot loaf glazed just enough to feel fancy — as cozy as your romantic Wildflower Farms getaway your situationship doesn’t know about yet.
Supermoon Bakehouse – Honey Lavender Cruffin
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A croissant-muffin hybrid filled with honey custard and a floral hit of lavender — kind of like your new Diptyque perfume, but edible.
K’Far – Pistachio Cinnamon Bun
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Sticky, nutty cinnamon bun loaded with pistachio cream and crushed nuts — so good you’ll lie about how expensive an Uber to Brooklyn is just to get one.
La Cabra Bakery – Pain Suisse
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Buttery, rich pastry with creamy custard and dark chocolate — it somehow makes you feel more underdressed than your mother-in-law does.
Win Son Bakery – BEC Scallion Pancake
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Crispy, flaky scallion pancake wrapped around smoky bacon, melty cheese and a perfectly cooked egg. Your local Bodega could literally never.
Tall Poppy – Everything Cruffin
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Everything bagel meets cruffin, filled with tangy cream cheese — like your hungover bagel just got verified and won't shut the fuck up about it.
From Lucie – Lemon Olive Oil Cake
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Light and moist, bursting with lemon zest and olive oil — artsy, but the kind of artsy where your parents have "property" in Park City.
Hani’s Bakery – Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookie
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Packed with milk, dark and white chocolate chunks — crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside and so in demand it’s cute you think he’ll text you back.
Thea Bakery – Chicken Milanesa Sandwich
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Crispy fried chicken, tangy slaw and mayo piled high on a toasted roll — as messy as your last relationship and just as satisfying.
Petit Chou – Raspberry Cheesecake Danish
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Buttery Danish filled with creamy cheesecake and tart raspberry, dusted with powdered sugar — equivalent to your seasonal depression taking a mental health day.
Smør Bakery – Cardamom Bun
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Soft, sweet and spiced with fragrant cardamom — like wearing a Jenni Kayne cashmere sweater that’s definitely not on sale.
Kora Bakery – Tamarind Apple Fritter
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Crispy, sticky and perfectly chaotic — tangy tamarind and sweet caramelized apples come together in a combo that sounds unhinged, but totally works.
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