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Aux Merveilleux de Fred in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
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Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
No
Health and safety
Mask required
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Safety dividers at checkout
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Quick visit
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Payments
NFC mobile payments
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Phone: +1 917-475-1992
Site: http://www.marvelousbyfred.com/
Site: http://www.marvelousbyfred.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:7AM–9PM
- Tuesday:7AM–9PM
- Wednesday:7AM–9PM
- Thursday:7AM–9PM
- Friday:7AM–6PM
- Saturday:7AM–6PM
- Sunday:7AM–6PM
Comments (199)
Cute little shop with the wafting smell of butter and baked goods that you can get from a few steps out of the door. The chocolate croissant hits the spot and the merveilleux minis were a good size for a treat.Other than that though, there’s not a whole lot of diversity in what they offer. Your best bet for seating is two small benches in front of the door - so it’s more of a grab and go kinda place.
Coffee and cakes tasted..Sitting by counter, its fun to watch baking...Employees are friendly too.
I visited right after the bakery opened in the morning. The croissant is amazing: flaky, crispy exterior with warm, buttery, chewy interior. I also had the small chocolate chip brioche which was good. It was a warm bun that was not too sweet. The customer service was friendly and explained the pastries available. This is one location of a European chain. The prices are standard for West Village.
Brings back fond memories of Paris. It’s so distinct inside with the decor/chandelier, but doesn’t feel snooty. Beyond appearance the brioche is sweet and fresh and delicious, and the merengues are a must-try.
Everything was amazing and so well explained by the staff. It was so freshly baked that I could see them making it.I tried the praline merveilleux and the raisin brioche and both were delicious! I would recomend to anyone and definitely return anytime
Really really good French pastries. Try them all. There are several gluten free options.
Great chocolate croissant and croissant. Very fluffy, well buttered, and melts in your mouth.Lines can get long, so make sure to get in early. Some of the best croissants Ive had - tastes so authentic!
Tried the Le Merveilleux, LIncroyable, LImpensable minis, and Meringue twist. The minis were interesting but not memorable to want again. This was my first time trying meringues and it was hard when you bite into it and melts into pure sugar in your mouth. Both desserts were too sweet and didnt have enough varied textures. The sugared brioche was good.
Ive been a customer of Aux Merveilleux de Fred since it opened a few years ago and, apparently, I love their products. My poor review is about their service.My recent experience is indicative of the personnels rudeness, disrespect for their customers, and lack of professionalism.I went to the West Village store to purchase their $45 cake and, when I arrived, there were two customers inside (who were together), so I stayed outside, waiting, as its indicated on the door. I ended up waiting for more than 10 minutes while a line started forming outside. While we were waiting and complaining about the situation, we were able to see how the employee was enjoying her chat with the customer in the store. Finally, I entered the store, mentioning about the long wait. The employee seemed annoyed, made a face, and exchanged some comments in French about me with the other customer that she had been chatting with.To my point about the 10-min plus wait, her response was that I dont have to buy from their store at all.So, to a long-time, repeat customer who is willing to buy a $45 cake and has been waiting for more that 10 minutes outside while the employee has been chatting with a French customer inside, theyre being completely unprofessional, essentially vulgar.
The pastries and bread here are amazing!! 🤤🤤🤤 I have never found fault in anything I’ve tried!!! I’m obsessed with the Nutella filled pastries!! The staff are always so kind and welcoming and I love that you can watch them create from the windows!! Even if you have to stand in line it’s not long and even if it were it’s totally worth it!!! You will be hooked after the first bite!!
Love it. We first came across Au Merveilleux by accident in Paris and were pleasantly surprised when they opened the NYC outpost in our hood a few years ago. Everything in this store is exceptional -Buttery flaky croissants and the namesake desert is absolutely divine.
Just went tonight 10 min before closing, the girl was so amazing nice and she made me try different pastries, delicious :)
OMG!! It was Sooooooo Amazing!!! I would greatly give 10 Stars if I could!! I just came across this while walking to my hotel and I went back every day!!!
I’ve been living in the neighborhood for eight years and these were the best croissants ever. This being said by someone who frequently visit Paris. I just went in this morning and they looked different, so I was concerned. They smelled different, too. I don’t know who the new baker is but this tastes like an American dinner roll. It’s awful. Terrible! It’s dense and doughy and chewy. Zero flakiness. Hardly any butter. And much smaller! You need to get a better baker - you’re going to ruin your legacy! And New York doesn’t put up with subpar. No wonder there wasn’t a line outside this morning…
Theres no way there is a better croissant in the city! The buttery and perfect layers. Always hot, always melting chocolate. Its soul nourishing.
BLEW MY MIND! Super small French bakery with amazing interior . The chandelier was a great touch! Kind of a hidden gem! Never heard about them, the smell of the pastries in the oven is what caught our attention. Both pastries were delicious! Lots of attention to detail. Almost made us feel as if we were back in Paris!!! 💕💕💕
Its one of the few places I accidently found when I just arrived to this city about 3 years ago. Back then, being a student, I ordered two pastries to go and tried them on the street. It was absolutely delicious. For the last three years of time in the same city, I havent found any dessert place thats better than this one simply in terms of taste. I came back there today, ordered a bunch, took them home to enjoy better. It feels different than how it did three years ago, but tastes still damn good.
Felt like we were bothering the person at the counter. The mini merveilleux’s meringue was not crunchy at all. I don’t know if it’s a matter of size or if it had been seating there for too long. Way below expectations. 3 stars is kind.
Amazing pastry shop. Everything is very fresh, delicious and not to sweet - like real french pastries.
I tried the dark chocolate cake with marring.chocolate brioche sugar brioche and plain croissant it was fresh but there is something missing it’s not the French taste but it was good
The smell of baked goods attracted us into this bakery, and boy were we led to the right place!!! It smells divine and the service was quick. We got a cramik brioche (with raisins) and want to go back for more already!
Authentic French pastry. We tried the meringues and cream puffs, so delicious! Very kind and friendly staff.
Everytime we go to NYC, we visit this location to have our Cramique. They are as good as in France! And the people are always so nice at this location.
Hands down to one of the top 3 places in NYC for best croissants and nutella brioche.Good prices but take out only.My nutella brioche was 3$.They serve tea and coffe!
Probably the best french-style bakery in whole Manhattan. Pastries expensive, like any other croissant place in America , but this time its really worth it. Never had croissants and brioches so good and so crusty in America (French guy speaking, so believe me, they easily compare to our croissants, no doubt about it! )
Love the bread and I love the attitude of the folks that work here. No nonsense, so dont come in there acting stupid with your dog in hand. (its a bakery, people. We dont want your dog fur in our brioche.)I asked the manager what was good and what they had available, and he directed me to the sugared brioche. PHENOMENAL and I dont even like bread. So good, must try!
Wonderful place. Everything is perfect. Had croissant and small brioche and coffee. So delicious 😋 😍
A fancy French pastry shop. Even the baker/cashier is French! The window setup is dazzling, but it can be a little hard to discern whats what for first timers. Staff is helpful with that. I highly reccomend the cream puffs, but Im less of a fan of the meringue. Its definitely worth a try!
The goods are good and the decor is SO fANCY! THE BIG CHANDELLIER IN THE MIDDLE SETS THE MOOD! no 5 stars because the customer service is not always consistent: sometimes you get greeted, sometimes you get an attitude. its you and your luck and how the person behind the counter is feeling on that day.In conclusion: food is good, decor is amazing customer service is 50/50can do better
I was walking by and smelled some tasty sweets. I looked in the window and just had to try one of them. It was life changing. Seriously one of the best pastrys/desserts ever. Im telling everyone I know to try this out.
The Dark Chocolate Merveilleux had the right amount of sweetness to balance with the dark chocolates bitterness.
So excited to see my favorite Parisian pastry in NYC!! It’s 100% authentic and delicious!!Very friendly staff as well!
Excellent french bakery with croissants which are very close to how you find in France.Coffee + a croissant/brioche is a definite must in the morning.
I came in with my family towards closing time and was pleasantly surprised. We actually walked past the store, but the items on display caught my eye and we turned back. I had no idea what the items they sold were, aside from the bread. The lady up front took her time explaining the desserts and made some recommendations about her favorites. I never felt rushed, even though they were clearly done for the day. Great customer service and delicious desserts! We enjoyed a meringue thing with white chocolate on it and my kids loved the chocolate chip bread. Perfect balance of sweet and savory.
The signature dessert was fine , nothing special. The bread pudding was cold and congealed, apparently intended. I dont see the big deal, pretty overhyped.
If there was a place for great tasting brioche, this would be it!! Go in and order a chocolate brioche and you wont be disappointed!!
I cant recommend this place enough. The interior space is quite small so they make full use of their large windows to display their beautiful pastries to entice passerby. If you think you dont like meringues, I would still encourage you to try one of their merveilleax. Their brioches and waffles are also perfection. I came near closing time so the wonderful lady gave me extra croissants :)
An average bakery; brioche doesn’t taste like a proper French one. Meringue was nice :)Another thing which was rather discomforting - a dirty apron one of the bakers was wearing. Don’t want to make any conclusions on the hygiene standards for their products based on this, but it did raise questions in my head.
Absolutely LOVE the Marvelous in Dark Chocolate
A hidden gem!! The Merveilleux are heavenly but their baked goods are incredible too. A must.
Such a friendly staff, we were just walking by and stopped to watch the chef through the large picture window. He lured us in with free samples and we were hooked! I had the chocolate croissant, it was amazing!
Just making my way downtown...then I saw pastries!Best detour ever, I had no idea what I was getting but meringue and cream? Can’t go wrong with that.I ordered the chocolate, coffee, hazelnut and speculos minis. Each one was outstanding! I preferred them cold as possible so it was almost like ice cream.If you are in the area, this is a must try.
What happened to this place. Back to when it first opened the brioche was like heaven... now I wont even let my dog eat it. Hard as a rock
Its okay. Had the chocolate croissant and marvielliex thing. The chocolate croissant was ordinary 3/5. The Marv thing was interesting, but not something I would order twice. Id rather eat a macaron or cookie. Its worth trying once though. Maybe Ill order bread next time.Cute place, but its a bit fancier than it needs.
Skip the meringue and brioche, go directly for the plain croissant which, in 20 years of eating croissants all over NYC, is the best I’ve had in town.2021 update: a bit inconsistent 😕
This is happiness in a form of a sweet. It is pure joy in your hands, and in multiple flavors! I don’t say this lightly, but this is one of the tastiest (while managing to keep it somewhat light) sweets I’ve ever had. I look forward to going there whenever I’m in the neighborhood.
Guys, I looooove your bread with raisins and croissants and those little pastries. Everything is so delicious!!! The only think that I didnt like was coffee but it didnt even matter as I walked into your store to get bakery but not coffee. You are the best in baking!!!! My kids love your pastries as well. You are a gem!
One of the best croissants in NYC! Great place, nice service and great food - you can’t go wrong with that ❤️
I have lived in Europe and spent a lot of time there. His little creations are good, the bread is fair. I didnt like the oil and butter he uses to cook the bread. Pain aux Chocolat is the one of the better pieces there.
Best authentic French croissants in the whole of the NYC. Recommended many times by actual French. Unbelievably good
Fantastic pastries! I dont even have words to describe them, so light and delicious, yet rich in flavor. I cant wait to go back
Awesome bakery specializing in French breads! Highly recommend the raisin sweet brioche. Their staff is very personable, and always helpful. Nathanial is an excellent addition to their team!
As a roving bakery junkie, I can only tell you that watching the bakers create their croissants and gorgeous fresh pastries is a mesmerizing experience.
Pastries are amazing, the meringue pastries especially. Store is clean, staff is friendly. Displays are beautiful.
So happy that you offer your delicious French pastry in midtown now, much closer to my personal interest. I am going to gain weight, cest sûr !stopped by this shop without knowing that it was a french bakery. With a well-recognizable french accent, the employee gave me a brioche with raisins. All the pastries are a wide of variety of mouth-watering products. Tasting my brioche, I felt like, for a moment, in my country, in France. Thanks a lot for this worthy experience. Thank you JulietteUpdate: I went back to buy some pastries for a New Year Bridal shower, they were all delicious...
Best brioche and crossiants in NYC! Ordered an assortment for delivery for mothers day and they were delivered quickly and still tasted perfect. Cant wait to visit in person to get whatever is coming out of the oven.
This spot is far far from cheap.But by god, easily the best brioche Ive ever had outside of France. Amazing.
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Very delicious ; and the staff friendly;beautiful variety of pastry
Im something of a croissant-connoisseur, always hunting for the best croissants, and these are by far the best Ive found. Perfectly crispy, buttery, and so authentically French!
This place has the best chocolate chip brioche bun in all of NYC. The store is beautiful, and they have a wide range of pastries to choose from. You cant go wrong with most of the things on the menu.
Service is great but the chocolate croissant I had was alright.
I was surprised by what I witnessed the other day at this store. The person in line ahead of me ordered an oat latte, and as they waited outside I witnessed the young man behind the counter pour almond milk into the pitcher and use it for the drink. Kind of alarmed by such careless behavior. As someone with a soy allergy, I will not be going back there again.Response: I did not alert the staff as it was very busy and I didnt want to start a commotion. However, I did flag down the woman who ordered the coffee and notified her of the mistake, it was lucky she doesnt have a nut allergy. This occurred on Sunday around 2-3pm
They have other shops in Belgium, France and Switzerland. Their specialty are the merveilleux, a delicious pastry made with a meringue, cream and shaved chocolate or nuts; amazing!! ❤️
First had these pastries in Paris, but this NY location does not disappoint! EVERYTHING is delicious. I come down from western CT once a month for my fix of sucre loaf and chocolate croissant.
I dont know exactly how or why people make these but they are amazing little treats! Buy half dozen and plan on eating them ALL in one sitting. They are extremely sweet but very light and airy. I was told that they wont keep overnight so eat them all the same day...Im not sure if this is true or not but we obeyed orders and ate them all the same day:)
I just love this place. The raisin brioche is a little piece of heaven every time I get it. The coffee is good and the staff are friendly, no hipster service here. I just want to thank everyone on the staff for being so great and bringing some baked joy to us during these hard times.
Pretty good croissants.. the first time I visited, they were fresh and hot. The second time, it wasnt warm and kinda hard but it still tasted good.
I love bakeries. But I especially love this place. Everything is very very genuine. The place, the people, and the food.... Oh man.First, the people who work there are great people. They love what they do and they care for their customers.There are many delicious items here but I think my favorite one is the brioche.They have a sugar brioche and a chocolate brioche but they are both amazing. They look so pretty and taste even better, melting in your mouth.Dont hesitate to stop by. Do not think twice.Tip: get the brioche in the morning when they are warm, it will change your perspective on life! (they are still good when cold though)
The brioche is light, fluffy and delicious. My favorite was the chocolate croissant: crispy, doughy pastry and rich chocolate. Very friendly service :) thank you so much!
Best croissants Ive ever had in the city. Right amount of flakiness, and you could actually taste the butter.
Literally everything in this place is fantastically amazing and that includes the coffee.
I’m a seriously huge fan of their chocolate brioche when in Paris. Unfortunately, they don’t bake them as often over here, thus it’s harder to get one just out of the oven. When you do though - there’s nothing quite like it.
Their brioche is AMAZING! Go for the lager size because you’ll finish the smaller ones in two bites. They have chocolate chip, sugar, and raisin brioche. I usually just order whatever is warm and fresh. Always a good idea to ask when the next batch is coming out, its worth the wait for a hot one!
Best merengue ever! I usually stop to grab a coffee and croissant (which is *chef’s kiss*), but this last time I picked up a Belgian chocolate merengue and it was everything. Highly recommend!
Travelled 16 miles expecting to taste a first-class Brioche. Very disappointing. It was probably made with a seed oil instead of a good-grade butter. I’m still searching for superb Brioche.
One of my favorite places in New York. Best croissants and pastries I have found. For a taste of the sublime—have patience: ask to wait for a fresh batch of whats next. If they are in a good mood (usually the case) youve found Luck herself.
I’m so fortunate to live near this place. Although not all items are available as in Europe, my senses are full alert mode when they open the door early in the morning with that heavenly smell. Try everything you’ll love them all. Hope this place carries cakes more often.
This bakery is amazing. The brioche bread is now my Achilles heel. They have this other popular dessert in various flavors -. Im not sure what its called but it is melt in your mouth delish! No seating -- just a small pick up place. They serve coffee and have a tiny standing coffee counter.
So good. Definitely high quality French treats. Our friends in France let us know this shop had come to NYC - true friends indeed. I love the sweet bread filled with Belgian chocolate. The best is when its still warm from the oven. Heavenly!
Their brioche is AMAZING! Go for the lager size because you’ll finish the smaller ones in two bites. They have chocolate chip, sugar, and raisin brioche. I usually just order whatever is warm and fresh. Always a good idea to ask when the next batch is coming out, its worth the wait for a hot one!
This is a hidden gem in the Chelsea neighborhood in Downtown Manhattan. The whiff of mouth watering bakery deliciousness is unmistakable as you cross the inviting doors of this establishment. Once you are in you would definitely want to try the dark chocolate infused The Merveilleux and be amazed how effortlessly it melts in your mouth leaving behind an exquisite flavor of fine French bakery. Do yourself a favor and pop by this place when you are back in Chelsea.
Great croissants and brioches and decent coffee. They offered us tastings so it was easier to decide what we will get. The only reason for one subtracted star is that they dont have seating inside, only two benches outside (the time of visit was January).
I tried only small version of Belgian dark chocolate meringue, my friend - caramel hazelnut one & regular coffee (machine was already shut down by the evening). Cant say we were impressed with meringues, too much cream and too few meringue inside, next time want to try regular one without any cream. My friend liked that coffee. BUT!!! What gives this place 5 is amazing friendly beautiful selling girl, quiet atmosphere with French mood AND THEIR BREAD!!! Girl gave me sample to try & even more when I asked cause this was love from the first sight! It wad just sweet sugary bread, but my God, so soft & fresh & melting, I never ever dreamed bread could be like this! Now Im gonna dedicate several morning to authentic French breakfasts with all sorts of their bread bakery & a cup of coffee from the machine. Love!
Great place to stop in for a coffee and a pastry. The eponymous merveilleux are fantastic - really sweet and fluffy. You can see the whole kitchen from the window, and watch them bake everything fresh every day, which is really cool as a local.Theres no seating at all, so dont plan on eating here.
I just had the best French brioche. Super soft absolutely worth every bit of it.
French pastry place. Great little shop. They have their offerings on display at the window which has a description of the item. Its like window shopping but at pastries instead of clothes. Solid chocolate croissant. Didnt try their other stuff like various brioche breads, but will do so next time.
I cant believe I never reviewed this place! I am here all the time. Their coffee alone is top notch. Their signature, though, is the merveilleux treats. This bakery has the art of the meringue down! They also make excellent cakes made out of crème and meringue with whatever flavoring you choose. Their meringue is on the sweet side as is their chocolate fondant. Very good croissants, not the best in Manhattan, but definitely in the top 10.
The best croissant in the U.S. hands down. Their brioche are mouth watering addictive !
I had their regular coffee, raisin bread and chocolate croissant. Everything was excellent. However, theyre basically a bakery. So you cant expect to have a table here. Just a basic seat outside where the dust from passing vehicles gather slowly on you. They dont even have napkins. Remember: its a bakery.
You know when i come to this place the smell is sweet staff is very friendly. There stuff is always fresh. I forget about prices in this place. Chocolate sandwiches are deliciously good. Croissants are perfectly done. There sandwiches are excellently made. The only place in manhattan i cant complain about 1 place. Keep up the good work
Aux Merveilleux de Fred has all the hallmarks of an icon; a small space, with a few choice selections, each one refined into a masterpiece. No mounds of cookies by the pound, or bins of rolls or loaves covering the walls of the store, Freds only offers a literal handful of items, and they are all delightful.The simplest offerings are the probably the brioche. Available in raisin, sugar, and chocolate, these wonderfully airy, chewy breads are great anytime, but my advice it to get here when they open so you can have one still warm from the oven.Still there can only be one star of the show, and here thats the Merveilleux. As you probably guessed already these little meringue cakes are marvelous in English, and delicious in any language. Covered in whipped cream and delicate shavings, they have 6 varieties in a range of flavors including hazelnut, coffee, and cherry, and of course, chocolate. Three sizes are available, from the egg sized minis, up to full sized cakes. Fred has refined these beyond their traditional form, and the ones here are so light and airy they almost vanish in your mouth leaving only a memory of their magic.Being a European establishment they also offer excellent coffee here, latte, espresso, cappuccino, etc. as well as a few creative concoctions of their own. Im partial to the Marvelous coffee, which is espresso, hot milk, whipped cream, crushed meringue, and chocolate flakes. Sure its sweet, but if Im here Im not worried about my blood sugar!This is the kind of place that is legendary for a reason. Go back to your low-carb, sugar free, quinoa and kale lifestyle tomorrow! Go here now and taste the sweet bliss of a Merveilleux!
We randomly stopped in after having dinner at the tavern next door. Picked up a few treats and was offered something interesting that turned out to be amazing, the chocolate chip brioche bun. Wow!
Very cool bakery. We got the 6 pack so we could try all the flavors of Merveilleux. The kind server offered our son a meringue drop for the road. The other wares looked super yummy too.
A cute, little shop that is very France inspired! Youre able to view the workers making the pastries. The caramel merveilleux (meringue and cream sandwich) was good. Definitely different, its like eating air almost.
Never seen something like the merveilleux before. This is a unique dessert item. It tastes like a cloud with toppings on a macaron-like base.My favourite topping flavor was hazelnut. This is a chain bakery, originally from Europe.
All recipes are gluten free except the incredible.
Yes, you should stop in. Yes, you should get yourself a merveilleux especially if youve never had one before. Its light, airy delicious meringue. The flavors are strong and present. The brioche is pretty good, but the merveilleux is where its at. It is delicious and unlike any kind of dessert youve ever had before.
Wonderful! While visiting from Australia in March I went to Aux Merveilleux 3 times. I highly recommend sitting on the little bench out the front, eating some little treats and watching the world go by. The locals were so friendly and very proud of their little local patisserie.
It really pains me to type this review. I was visiting NYC at the end of October, and stopped into the shop. I came for the cramique—the chocolate brioche—which I discovered in Lyon in 2018. That was a life-changing experience. Perhaps I should have known better not to pick the last brioche available in the window this time. The pastry was very sad—thick, dense, dry, and devoid of all warmth. Little resemblance to the warm, pillowy, instantly melt-in-your-mouth treat from the heavens I had previously enjoyed. It probably shouldn’t have been sold for immediate consumption. That being said, the service was very nice. AMdF is still worth giving a try!! And so is the cramique. Just make sure it hasn’t been sitting out for too long.
Everything here is incredible. I am currently eating a chocolate brioche and am already thinking of going back for more. The merveilleux are unreal.
I spent over 4 months in Paris and Aux Merveilleux has some of the best tasting sugar brioches Ive ever had. Its like a hug in your stomach. They make them throughout the day and fresh brioche is amazing
Best brioche ever. highly recommend making this is a stop. get each a sugar and chocolate one
I really like this place but the last time I was there, the croissant I got was pretty much burnt. I should have checked while I was there I guess but I left it for the next morning. I woke up, made some tea, took the butter out of fridge so that it’s not too hard, took the croissant out of the cabinet - all pretty excited for my lazy breakfast on my day off work - and it’s burnt! Such a bummer.
Ive been to the London location so when I found out they were opening one in NYC, I was excited. The one here is smaller than London. They have the same meringues and theyre just as good as I remembered it. My favorite flavors are the praline and coffee. I usually just get a small one since the large is too big for me to eat by myself. The staff is nice and friendly. I just wish they had small tables to sit and eat it.
Wow. Its heaven in bread. Chocolate Bread to die for. The baking smell wafts for blocks. Expensive.
I was walking along 8th ave this afternoon and smelled something nice. I looked in the window and noticed baked goods. I ordered a chocolate almond croissant. Very tasty.
Fantastic time spent on a walking tour of the quiet streets of Greenwich village sampling several local treats. My favourite was Aux Merveilleux de Fred. The most delicious meringue treats imaginable. I went back for seconds and thirds. Highly recommended.
Just as good as I remember from Paris. I never thought I like meringues but this has changed my mind. I highly suggest grabbing the sampler for $15 and sharing. These obviously arent the most filling but theyre delicate and very very tasty.
We enjoyed the merveilluex on a recent trip to Brussels, and were delighted to find that they have an NYC outpost. The signature treat is a delicious combination of flavor - surprisingly light and not over the top sweet. Try the dark chocolate or speculoos versions
Little meringue puffs field we different flavored mousse, looks really cool and if it has a gift little bit on the high-priced side
My sister and I shared a puff pastry stick with caramelized brown sugar and a meringue pastry with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. We couldnt believe how something so simply prepared could be so delicious and decadent.
The Incredible pastry was terrific--great cookie-butter flavored cream with a meringue outer piece. Great value!
First time coming to this branch, love their food and their service.
Nice bakery. Delicious handcrafted goods.
A cute bakeryThey offer awesome dessertAnd their bread is very good too
Lovely staff, I was served with a smile. Loved my sweets and will visit again
Ganache-filled brioche = 5 stars. The meringue tasted of fridge, but I think that isnt normal. Only quibble: I dont speak french and, ignorant as I am, never know how to pronounce the name of this shop when I recommend it to friends. Perhaps shorten to Freds for non Francophones?
I usually dont like meringues, because theyre basically crunchy, overly sweet puffs of air, but the merveilleux here are an exception. The Belgian chocolate one tastes reminiscent of oreos, if oreos were made of good chocolate and fluffy. Sure, meringues and whipped cream may seem a little too basic to pay for, but not in the form of these pastries.
Delicious and unique. Although it does taste very different from the Paris store, which was way better for almost the same price. But yeah if we can’t be in Paris all the time, this is definitely a close 2nd.
Amazingly fragile and delicious. If you havent tried one you must pick up a selection for your next dinner party dessert. They make authentic croissant and pain au chocolate as well!
Would you like to live in Paris, but not the real Paris, instead a Dream Paris, the Paris you imagine when you read books about it or watch Amelie or meet a well-dressed French person who is clearly better than you or see a cute illustration of the Eiffel Tower on a child’s lunchbox—a Paris that never was and never can be?At this shop you can eat a cloud of merengue that’s almost unbearably beautiful and light, just a wisp of something wonderful that afterwards you can’t be sure if you tasted it or imagined it. Which is just what Paris feels like.
I found their merveilleux too sweet for me. I ordered the dark chocolate and the coffee flavor. Both were very light and flavorful, but just a little bit too sweet. Maybe its just my personal preference.
The gentleman behind the counter was very patient and helpful, and took the time to help me pick out a gift that would survive a 6-hr flight. Even though there were a few customers waiting, he never rushed me but made sure I was taken care of. Phenomenal service.
I just stumbled upon this place and had a sample of the raisin brioche. So delicious straight out of the oven on a snowy day! Cant wait to get home to try the loaf I ended up purchasing!
My favorite place for croissant in the West Village. In Manhattan...period
Delicious meringue with whipped cream and praline! Best customer service. Lovely decor and clean. Pick up sweets for your love or dinner party.
If youre looking for tender, light, fluffy dessert, this is the place for you. I tried a few of their merveilleux and they were like delicious clouds. Not only that, but they take so much pride in their work. Definitely not like most dessert places.
My husband is Belgian and he loves their brioches. Fantastic pastries. A bit on the expensive side, but highly recommended.
A must visit in the West Village. I don’t even know how to describe the sublime nature of the merveilleux, especially the ones found in this shop. If you have even the smallest interest in pastry, confections or just good food - you owe it to yourself to check out this very special place.
This place is amazing and a little too close to home as I have a sweet tooth challenge.
Outstanding location.Great patisserie that offer a top quality product in a superb environment.The 6 portion tray for the cost of $18 its worth every single penny.
Delicious brioche with friendly and helpful staff
White chocolate Merveilleux is to die for. Raisin brioche is a bit dry.
I always get something, every time I pass by this place
Great glazed donut...I love it! 😃Also the vanilla choux was excellent.I had the dessert for my cheat meal here, Happy for the choice!
Their croissant and pain au chocolat have a taste of France. I highly recommend!
They have the best croissants in the city, and their signature Marvelleux desserts are awesome.
Great sugar raisin brioche. We bought one on recommendation by the baker behind the counter and agree that its lovely even after it has cooled.
Marvelous! Can only hope one day they venture out west and open one.
Terrific place to get fresh, tasty pastries and more.
The pastries and brioche here are simply delicious and one of the best Ive ever had. I highly highly recommend visiting when in New York City
Terrific brioche and merengue! Never imagined merengue in the way Aux Merveilleux makes them.
The Perfect Creation.When i describing it to my friends, I tell them that it feels like you actually taste a cloud! So light and so good!And even more flavors than I tasted in Paris!Love this place!
My FAVORITE French bakery in NYC!!!
The sandwich I ate was pretty great: glossy, fresh roll, slices of brie, raisins, and few soft greens. The simple things are the hardest. Merveilleux indeed
Some of the best croissants in the city.
Superb! Delicious, ethereal meringues that are lighter than air and a staff who are friendly, enthusiastic, and generous. They are a wonderful addition to the neighborhood.
Most delicious freshly baked croissants and pain au chocolatYum yum
Wish they would have the chocolate waffle iron goodies again! Love those!
Belgian bakery! Haven’t tried the merveilleux nor the meringue (not my thing) but their brioches are great.
I would recommend this place to anyone. I got coffee and pastaries here with family and close friends and ate them at the highline (its walking distance). Go and enjoy yourself. Treat yourself on a beautiful day, then go on a nice walk after. :-)
Its like eating a cloud made of sugar, dreams and happiness. GO. Spend 3$ on a small one.Try everytging else at least once as well. Only get the brioche fresh out of the oven.
Aux merveilles de Fred is my go to place when Im in the area for a walk. They offers delicious French pâtisseries.
I struggle to articulate how phenomenal this place is. The talent that goes into the baking is seriously legit. Wow, try the chocolate brioche and the croissants.
Great French desserts. Simply out of this world
Love love love the sugar brioche. Super-friendly bilingual staff and airy atmosphere. Great place for a quick treat.
Delicious pastries. Authentically French.
Delicious French pastry and also some rude French welcoming. I would say it is an authentic French experience.
Love this place - get the merveilleux and youll be transported to Paris or Lille in a moment. Their bread is also fresh and very tasty.
Their warm croissants are to die for!
Most delicious chocolate croissant I’ve ever had!
They’re still open for pickup, awesome desserts, worth riding from any location to taste!!
My favorite French pastry shop in NYC!!
Cute little bakery with really yummy food. Definitely would come again
The merveilleux are light and offer a pop of sweetness. Their baked goods and sandwiches are also recommended.
Best croissant I ever tasted. No more to be said.
The best pastries, I rave about this place constantly. Niki is always so kind.
Off to a dinner party? Looking for a perfect hostess/host gift? A box of merveilleux will make you the belle of the ball!
Delicious croissant and brioche. The inside smells like butter. Would highly recommend.
One of the best chocolat croissants Ive had, coming from someone who lived in Paris
My teenaged daughter and I loved this bakery and will be back on our next trip to Paris.
Wonderful unique desserts! Love this place!
The brioche selection was amazing! Nutella was the winner for sure
Best croissants i’ve had outside of Paris. Mind blowing
Im French and have been looking for a legit croissant in NYC for years. Mark my words: this is the best in town.
Tried them in the Winter Bryant Park. Brioche with raisins was very good but the hot cocoa was pure sugar :(
Good but too sweet.
I have to say it is too too too sweet!! Brioche is just mediocre. Try Mason kaysers brioche, that one is great.
My imagination of the pastry world simply stopped aspiring after having a croissant here. It was perfect in every way.
Best chocolate croissants in NYC!
Best meringue Ive ever had. Especially liked the coffee variety👍
Delicious pastries! And they have a lovely staff. Great place
The sweet stick brings me so much happiness. The best pastry in the world
Delight of a meringue cakeA little bite,of Paris
Love this place. Desserts are amazing and people who work here are super nice as well
The chocolate brioche is amazing every time, and freshly backed any time. How do they do it?
Melt in your mouth delicious. Was walking and came across this lovely place. The dessert I had was amazing!
Incredible chocolate croissants, so glad I stumbled on this place!
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Aux Merveilleux de Fred 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-08I had a quick visit to Aux Merveilleux de Fred and had their signature meringue and cream ball in coffee flavor. It was my first time trying it and the texture took my by surprise because it is very light and airy inside, so its not as heavy as I thought, overall its an interesting sweet pastry worth trying. The chocolate chips brioche was nice too.
Review №2
2022-05-21This place is a fantastic French pastry spot! 🧁 Aux Merveilleux de Fred (translates from French 🇫🇷 to Marvelous by Fred) has an incredible selection of high-quality desserts 🍰 and pastries! 🥐 Definitely try their signature Dark Chocolate 🍫 Marvelous desserts! Staff 👨🍳 is super friendly and welcoming, the service is quick, and the ambience 🎶 is fantastic! I wish I knew about this place earlier!
Review №3
2021-12-05Recommended by my son and well I had to try them out. So croissants on a Sunny Sunday morning. Chocolate was the first to be tried. Wonderful taste. Cooked to perfection. Then a single espresso. The plain one had to be eaten too. Freshly hot (had to wait 5’) but worth the wait because it has a very nice touch to its taste. Another espresso and we are done. Now it’s the turn of the rest of the family to enjoy them while the sip their lattes.
Review №4
2022-03-09I bought plain brioche, pain au chocolat and two meringue pastries. All pastries are good taste that they are not too much sugar.There are no seating inside and outdoor, we can only take it out.☆I visited this bakery in March 2022.
Review №5
2021-12-21I stopped by to pick up some desserts.I was touched by how nice the salesperson was.I asked for recommendations and the lady kindly explained her favorites and the differences of the flavors.I enjoyed the sugar brioche a lot. I hope to taste other flavors next time!
Review №6
2022-01-20This is a cute little place with great desserts if you love meringue. The Merveilleux cake is their best product. Attached photo is for Meringue cake. (I finished the Merveilleux before I could get to taking a picture) Reasonably priced and worth a try as this is their flagship store in NYC. There are no indoor seatings, so a bit inconvenient in the winter. Overall, worth trying at least once.
Review №7
2022-01-20To-die-for croissants. seriously the best i’ve had in the city. also you must get the meringues, they arent too sweet and the texture with the whipped cream is an absolute dream. i couldn’t stop saying “wow” as i ate it.
Review №8
2022-02-07Recognized the name after vacationing in France. Stopped in as I was craving a delicious croissant and I was not disappointed! Plus tried one of their signature Merveilleux (different flavors) and it was perfectly sweet.
Review №9
2021-08-04Tasty baked stuff freshly made, cute store and not too crazy line.Awesome customer service (detailed explanation of every items)I got the raisin brioche , cherry merveilleux and the chocolate croissant. Croissant is super buttery. Merveilleux is very very light and tasty. Brioche was consumed in the next day and smell and taste good even after one day.
Review №10
2021-08-19Wow great bakery specialising in Marveilleux. They are soft, sweet and delicious! Would recommend getting a box of six so that you can try the different flavours - they are all really good. Only 2 customers were allowed in at a time but we had a look through the window while waiting!