Photo courtesy of Butter Block
Ah oui oui! We’re headed to France! Well..not exactly, but these local bakeries are bringing a little taste of the Parisian Patisserie to Western New York. From flaky croissants and palmiers to decadent macarons and éclairs, these bakeries promise a slice of France in every bite. They’re almost too pretty to eat, almost. But none the less, bon appétit!
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Photos courtesy of The Grange Outpost
1. The Grange Outpost
4236 North Buffalo Rd, Orchard Park 14127 / More Info
If you love The Grange Community Kitchen, then you’ll love their bakery-focused shop, The Grange Outpost. Located in the Village of Orchard Park, The Grange Outpost is a grab-and-go-style cafe offering house-made pastries including croissants, palmiers, and brioche rolls, as well as the traditional French coffee, café au lait.
Photos courtesy of Butter Block
2. Butter Block
426 Rhode Island St, Buffalo 14213 / More Info
A fan-favorite bakery in Buffalo, if you haven’t been to Butter Block, you’re missing out. Here you’ll find a whole section of their menu dedicated to their decadent pastries. Menu items include French classics like pain au chocolat, chocolate hazelnut croissant, pain aux raisin, and quiche, just to name a few. We can’t forget to mention their stunning éclairs too, just look at them!
Photos courtesy of Blue Eyed Baker
3. Blue Eyed Baker
636 E Fillmore Ave, East Aurora 14052 / More Info
50 Buffalo St Suite 300, Hamburg, NY 14075 / More Info
The all day cafe in the Village of East Aurora & Hamburg is known for their macarons which are made daily at the bakery. Beyond their colorful macarons selection, they also offer brioche cinnamon rolls, croissants, and café au lait.
Photos courtesy of Ginger Snap Patisserie
4. Ginger Snap Patisserie
6572 E Quaker St., Orchard Park 14127 / More Info
When patisserie is in the name of the bakery, you know they have to have a good French selection of baked goods. At Ginger Snap Patisserie, you’ll find quiche du jour, fresh fruit tarts, macarons, tortes, éclairs, and more.
Photos courtesy of Fig Tree Patisserie
5. Fig Tree Patisserie
3062 Delaware Ave, Buffalo 14217 / More Info
Another patisserie in Buffalo, Fig Tree Patisserie not only offers French baked goods, but they also specialize in gluten free and vegan options too. All of their macarons are gluten-free, with the option to make them dairy-free upon request. Pro tip: if you are looking for some beautiful fruit tarts, put Fig Tree Patisserie at the top of your list!
Photos courtesy of Five Points Bakery
6. Five Points Bakery
44 Brayton St, Buffalo 14213 / More Info
At Five Points Bakery you will find a variety of croissants including almond, chocolate, fig and plain. Grab one with a café au lait to feel like a true Parisian.
Photos courtesy of BreadHive Bakery
7. BreadHive Bakery
402 Connecticut St, Buffalo 14213 / More Info
Focusing more on the bread side of classic French baked goods, BreadHive Bakery offers baguettes and pain rustique for all your fluffy gluten cravings!
Photos courtesy of Miller’s Thumb Bakery
8. Miller’s Thumb Bakery
258 Highland Pkwy, Tonawanda 14223 / More Info
For a golden, layered pastry of sweet goodness, look no further than Miller’s Thumb Bakery in Tonawanda. Everything here is made fresh daily with local ingredients including their croissants, kouign-amann, pan au chocolate, and more.
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