The scene inside Patisserie Claude every morning is a generous mix of French expats and locals who flock to this West Village institution for their delectable offerings of French breakfast pastries. Mousier Claude who has owned and run the bakery for the last 15 years has the appearance of a grumpy man, but he turns out some of the most delicious croissants, brioches, and quiches in this downtown neighborhood. All of the goods are baked fresh daily and are piping hot when the store opens at 7:00 am. If you want to secure yourself one of the four small round tables, a $2.00 minimum is required. With all its offerings, our favorite pastry in the shop is the croissants.
The croissants are warm, flaky, buttery, and crisp on the outside and continue to be warm, moist, and soft on the inside. When the croissants are fresh you can sit there and peal away each flaky layer off the other and see the true craftsmanship that goes into each one.Patisserie Claude is located at 187 W. 4th St. between Barrow and Jones St.
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