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Flan and Chocolate Croissants

You want a proper flan to finish your meal, but you refuse to settle for anything less than a buttery, flaky chocolate croissant when the craving hits.

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Updated May 2026
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Modern French café with cozy vibe and authentic pastries creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Spacious seating includes an outdoor patio that enhances the Parisian feel. French music and the scent of chocolate add to the relaxed, charming ambiance.

Offers a pistachio flan that stands out for its rich flavor. Also serves a special flan alongside other pastries like beignets and eclairs.

Freshly baked croissants come out light and flakey with the perfect amount of chocolate in each bite. The pain au chocolat is rare to find and pairs well with a cappuccino.

People are saying

"This cafe feels like you're in Paris with authentic French tastes."

"The chocolate croissant is heavenly, light, and flaky."

"I thought the pistachio flan was to die for."

Good to know

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They have a buy-one-get-one-free mimosa special on Sundays.

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The café is open daily until 3 PM, perfect for breakfast or lunch.

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The prices are reasonable for downtown, making it budget-friendly.

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Moulin image 1
Bakery

Small bakery with quiet sunny patio and outdoor seating creates a local café vibe. Atmosphere feels bustling yet cozy, with a view of the bakery and flour mill adding charm. Pastries and breads stand out for exceptional quality and taste.

Flan features a layered crust and a vibrant passion fruit flavor in the custard. Vanilla flan pairs well with iced lattes and appears alongside other pastries like matinée cannelle and pain au chocolat.

Chocolate croissants have an extremely crispy texture with exquisite buttery layers. They come out fresh and light, with a crispy outside and airy inside.

People are saying

"I found the pastries to be delicious and perfectly flaky."

"The vanilla flan pastry was delicious and had a layered crust."

"The chocolate croissant here is crispy and fresh."

Good to know

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The entrance is through a little alley next to Fidelity Title to the rear.

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Seating is very limited, especially during busy hours.

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Moulin offers generous outdoor seating in a quiet alley.

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Temple Pastries image 1

Spacious bakery with plenty of seating upstairs, downstairs, and outdoors offers a bright, modern vibe filled with natural light. The atmosphere is busy and lively, often too loud for meetings but perfect for casual visits. Beautiful pastry displays add to the inviting, well-designed space.

Hazelnut praline flan features a crispy croissant shell and a caramelized bottom layer. The Parisian version tastes like a rich custard tart, especially good when served warm in the morning.

Rye flour adds a deep flavor and a flaky texture to the chocolate croissant. The rye pain au chocolat offers a perfect flavor enhancement that stands out from typical versions.

People are saying

"The pastries here are amazing and worth visiting for."

"The rye chocolate croissant is flaky with a deep flavor."

"The Parisian hazelnut flan was phenomenal served warm."

Good to know

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Expect long lines unless you arrive early or late.

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The best pastries often sell out by mid-morning.

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Parking can be difficult in the area.

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Brooklyn French Bakers image 1

Bakery offers authentic French pastries with award-winning croissants and crispy, airy textures. Warm, inviting atmosphere complements the experience, with a lively, positive energy throughout the space. Regulars arrive early to enjoy fresh goods before they sell out.

Cakes like the Royal and Parisian Flan stand out. Flan comes in matcha, chocolate, and original flavors, all rich and smooth.

Chocolate croissants have a crispy, buttery crust with a soft, chewy inside. The chocolate is soft and complements the buttery exterior well.

People are saying

"I found the croissants here to be the flakiest and most buttery."

"This chocolate croissant is buttery, flaky, and simply superb."

"I thought their flan was heavenly, even though I generally don't like flans."

Good to know

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The bakery delivers breakfast baskets on weekends.

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Be early to avoid missing out on regular croissants.

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The price of the almond croissant is 4 dollars.

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Yann Couvreur Café - Wynwood image 1

Elegant café with beautiful decor and sophisticated atmosphere offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Live acoustic music and complimentary pastries create a peaceful, trendy vibe. Pastries stand out as unique and highly praised, often compared favorably to those in Paris.

Vanilla flan stands out with its exquisite texture and heavenly flavor. The flan often comes recommended and even offered for tasting before ordering.

Beautiful layering creates a crisp exterior with top-quality chocolate inside. The pain au chocolat bursts with vibrant, fresh flavors and stands out as truly worthy of its name.

People are saying

"I found the pastries here to be delicious and authentic."

"The chocolate croissant's layering and chocolate quality were just right."

"I found the vanilla flan to be rich and amazing."

Good to know

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Reservations are recommended for Sunday brunch due to high demand.

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Karaoke nights happen every Thursday, starting at 8pm with a two-drink minimum.

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Expect limited seating during peak hours, especially on weekends.

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La Parisienne French Bakery image 1

French bakery atmosphere fills the space with French music and authentic decor. Seating includes both charming outdoor and fresh indoor options, offering views of the city. Pastries stand out as exceptionally delicious and beautifully presented, creating an elegant and cozy vibe.

Flan here has a light, bouncy texture that stands out from typical versions. It offers a chewy, soft feel that makes it enjoyable and memorable.

Chocolate croissants feature warm butter and a crispy outside with a flaky texture. Variations include a rich, buttery hazelnut chocolate ganache and an almond chocolate option that is not too sweet.

People are saying

"The coffee here is amazing, just like everything else."

"The chocolate croissant is buttery and flaky."

"The flan here is so light and bouncy, unlike any I've had."

Good to know

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The bakery seats about thirty people indoors and has some tables outside.

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Waiting over 20 minutes for a coffee is common during busy hours.

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Arrive early as popular items sell out quickly.

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Bread Story image 1

Small bakery shines with authentic French pastries like chouquettes and buckwheat baguettes. Flan tart natural offers balanced sweetness and true French flavor. Warmed Pain Au Chocolat and almond chocolate croissants pair perfectly with coffee, highlighting chocolatine as a unique choice.

Flan tart natural stands out with a natural flavor and a taste comparable to those in France. The flan cake impresses with its balanced sweetness, while the Parisian flan offers an okay option but could use less sugar.

Warmed versions of the Pain Au Chocolat and almond chocolate croissants stand out here. The chocolatine offers a notable alternative, and these pastries pair well with coffee like drip or cortado.

People are saying

"The pastries here are always so fresh and delicious."

"I enjoyed the pain au chocolat, it was excellent."

"I found their flan tart natural to be my favorite pastry."

Good to know

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The café starts getting busy around 9 AM, even on a Sunday morning.

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There are only two tables available for seating in the café.

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Be sure to come early for the best selection.

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Ludivine Paris Bakery image 1

Small, sleek bakery with authentic French style and a charming tiny outdoor area. Atmosphere feels warm and inviting, evoking a Parisian boulangerie with a neighborhood vibe. Indoor seating is limited, making outdoor tables popular on sunny days.

Flan here comes in a slice that is not quite Parisian style and tastes only slightly better than the canele. Prices run high, with flan costing over $7, which does not match the dessert quality.

Chocolate croissants feature typically French flavors with rich chocolate inside flaky, buttery dough. They pair well with other pastries like lemon tarts and caneles for a classic French bakery experience.

People are saying

"These pastries are authentic, delicious, and full of flavor."

"The chocolate croissants here look and taste amazing."

"I considered Ludivine Paris Bakery my favorite bakery in LA."

Good to know

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Street parking is available, but it can be limited during peak hours.

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The bakery offers a variety of freshly made pastries and coffee drinks.

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Reservations are not required, but expect busy times on weekends.

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