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Dominique Ansel Bakery

Store · SoHo

Dominique Ansel Bakery, photographed by New York Dearest

Dominique Ansel is a must for the famous, cult-following cronut.

Dominique Ansel is a must for the famous, cult-following cronut. The cronut is a mix between a croissant and donut. Run don’t walk.

The reason why the cronut is among the best Christmas desserts in NYC (aside from the obvious) is the fact that the flavors rotate every month and never repeat.

That’s right! For the past decade, Dominique Ansel (the genius behind this innovative treat) creates a new flavor every month to keep New Yorkers and visitors on their toes. December’s cronut flavor for 2023 is Malt & Caramel. The cronut is full of a creamy malt ganache and salted caramel ganache.

Hours
Sun 9 am to 7 pm; Mon to Sat 8 am to 7 pm
Cost
Pastries $4.25 to $11.50, savory sandwiches $14 to $15.25 (dominiqueanselny.com menu PDF)
Subway
C, E to Spring St, 2 min
Address
189 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

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