Great as always. Went with a dirty flavored iced coffee light ice with almond milk and two macarons. Friendly service as always!
Christian V.
A few friends and I came here to try the flat croissants that were all over social media. We came around noon and were surprised that there were still some left! We ordered the mango, strawberry, and hazelnut flat croissants as well as a matcha cream-filled croissant The verdict on the viral flat croissants - it's a very intriguing and cool concept, but it's honestly just okay. Taste wise, nothing super special or anything to rave about, but they're still good. They're pretty crunchy and messy so don't eat these in the car! Out of the 3, my favorite flat croissant would be the hazelnut/chocolate one since I'm not too big on tart flavors, and the mango & strawberry ones were a little tart for me. My favorite item we ordered though was the matcha cream-filled croissant! I wanted to try the black sesame one as well, but they were out. The croissant was soft and the matcha cream filling had the perfect matcha flavor - not too sweet and the matcha flavor wasn't too strong. Overall, I'd definitely come back here and would want to try more of their pastries!
Fred B.
Very unique pastry place. My wife and I decided to try this spot out on a suggestion of our son. When you go there there is a display of their pastries. The down side is that is all the pastries they have. On that trip we only got the Monkey bread. Fast forward one week wife and ordered ahead for pick up. To get your croissants suggest either going early as they sell out or call in order .
Ricky K.
A flat croissant place in the Bay Area? Never would I have thought that that would be a thing. After seeing this place on social media, I just knew I needed to give this place a shot. Aesthetically, they're beautiful for flat pieces of croissant bread. It's like super crispy, flaky, and it literally tastes like a crunchy croissant. With the addition of the fruity flavors and chocolate flavor, the croissants literally taste like a pocky stick which I actually thought was delightfully good and whimsical. The mango and strawberry croissants ones were definitely some of my favorites. The fruitiness definitely cuts into the butteriness of the croissant, and it was slightly tart which I also liked! The chocolate hazelnut and matcha croissant were alright. But that's just me being biased. As much as I thought that this was a cool experience, it's also pretty gimmicky as well. I would definitely choose a regular croissant over this any day. But at the end of the day, if you wanna try a unique croissant place, Alexander's Patisserie should definitely be added to your list.
Ally Lin
This is a very small bakery but the cakes (for the most part) are consistent with the Mountain View one. There's only outdoor seating and the vibe is just a bit off. The hyped flat croissant tastes like a butterfly cookie.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
May C.
All excited to try the flat Croissant. Bought 2 the original and mango. They were both so burnt that it they tasted bitter. Could not eat. Tasted bad. Too bad!
Mike B.
Croissants def good, they ran out of flavors and we only got to try one flavor. Wishbit was closer to me I would more likely try the other stuff. Oh check in with the yelp app and get a free cup of coffee. Good with your Croissants.
Lindsay C.
Tucked away next to Alexander's Steakhouse this spot is definitely hidden. I had no idea it was next door to the steakhouse until someone mentioned it. Location is super small and there is no indoor seating. I tried their matcha croissant, pistachio croissant and the flattened croissant dipped in mango. If you like matcha, you'd like the matcha croissant. I'm usually not a fan of filled croissants because the croissant loses its crispy exterior. In this case the shell was still crispy but there was way to much filling. It was 25% croissant and 75% filling. The filling had a nice matcha flavor and not too sweet but it was a dense cream filling. I was fine after 2 bites it was personally too rich for me. Pistachio croissant- very reminiscent of baklava. I enjoyed this one more and I'm usually lukewarm about pistachio items. It was not too sweet and crunchy throughout which I appreciated. Pistachio flavor was subtle without being overpowering. Flattened croissant- I got so many forwarded instagram stories about this item. Didn't come in to try this but since I was here why not. There was 4 flavors including strawberry, mango and chocolate. I opted for mango. It was crispy and the mango dipped parts slightly sweet. I'm not mad at this at all. If you want something crunchy and not too sweet you could opt for this. It's been compared to a palmier cookie but not as sweet as one of those cookies. It was interesting to try just once. May come back to try the strawberry flavor if I'm in the area. I saw on social they also serve afternoon tea but this location is pretty small and unless it's a nice day out I saw very limited seats.
Nadine Y.
While their pastries and cakes look so beautiful and decadent, they do lack some sort of flavor. I would also say that the items on the menu is a bit on the pricier side compared to other places I have been to. The interior of this place was small and nice with display items that one can buy. These items consist of tea, coffee, fresh vanilla, etc. The service here was decent. I did ask the employee what she recommended and she told me that everything was good here and that you couldn't go wrong...not very helpful.
Liana࿔
The store are very small and don’t have much thing so sale
Ordered 2 cakes for my teenage cousin's bday party of 13. One was the Opera Cake. We were all very disappointed to see a bday cake that felt like they gave us the top half of a full cake. There was no depth/height of cake, and it just lay flat on the table. I will not be buying cakes from here, especially given the $$$ price they charge for it.
Christina H.
This review is based on to-go cake. Ordered a 10" Earlgrey chocolate cake for a party. Packaging and service were nice, and delicious cake. The cake is a piece of art and it tastes good. I especially like the chocolate cookies bottom.
Cherylynn N.
3.5 STARS Friend: "What's that?" Me: "A 2D croissant." Friend: "Looks like someone sat on it. Hope they didn't fart on it." Me: *SNIFF TEST* Spending hours painstakingly creating beautifully laminated layers only to *SMASH* it seems sacrilegious to a French croissant. But, this became a viral trend in Korea last year which has now come to The Bay. Introducing the 2D Korean-inspired: Croissant Nurungi aka Flat Croissant.... They're available at Alexander's Pâtisserie (Cupertino & Mountain View). 4 flavors: Plain, strawberry, mango, and chocolate ($6-$6.50 each). * Plain ($6) // 3 stars * Strawberry ($6.50) // 4 stars : Gimmicky? Fo'Sho...imo. Low key reminds me of palmiers (cookies), the 2D croissants were crunchy and flaky with a buttery, slightly caramelized sweetness. Not as sugary as palmiers. After several bites, the plain one became monotonous. The strawberry chocolate + dehydrated strawberries was much better. The creamy pleasant tartness perfectly complemented the butteriness. Pairs well with tea + coffee. Overall, the 2D croissants were fine and I may get one again when I'm craving a bougie palmier but def seems like another social media novelty trend. Gotta try things for yourself tho. Rounding down because of my other experiences at this pâtisserie. I'm a fan of their steakhouse but I find their desserts look better than they taste (for my taste preferences). Also, on one visit, the macarons and truffles I purchased were stale. OTHER NOTES: * Hidden behind Pacific Catch's storefront. * Much smaller than their MV location with a limited selection. * Hot tea + coffee available. No matcha tho which is disappointing considering their brand has Japanese influences. * Tock: Cake Pre-Orders + Afternoon Tea Rezzies * Afternoon Tea ($65 pp) in partnership with Claude Le Tohic and SF's ONE65 is available on the patio. Includes fresh seasonal assortment of pastries, macarons, sandwiches, chocolates, tea, and coffee. * Outdoor patio seating only (dog-friendly).
Athena Hero
I love the cakes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Artem M.
Nice spot from a known steakhouse. We've got an opera cake and some Christmas special cake (unfortunately I forgot the name). Both were delicious! We also got a sample of 6 different macaroons to try out at home. These were ok but not as good as the cakes imo. I also had a chocolate lava croissant, it had a very rich chocolate flavor and the quality of the chocolate was very high. I'd get it again next time.
Great as always. Went with a dirty flavored iced coffee light ice with almond milk and two macarons. Friendly service as always!
A few friends and I came here to try the flat croissants that were all over social media. We came around noon and were surprised that there were still some left! We ordered the mango, strawberry, and hazelnut flat croissants as well as a matcha cream-filled croissant The verdict on the viral flat croissants - it's a very intriguing and cool concept, but it's honestly just okay. Taste wise, nothing super special or anything to rave about, but they're still good. They're pretty crunchy and messy so don't eat these in the car! Out of the 3, my favorite flat croissant would be the hazelnut/chocolate one since I'm not too big on tart flavors, and the mango & strawberry ones were a little tart for me. My favorite item we ordered though was the matcha cream-filled croissant! I wanted to try the black sesame one as well, but they were out. The croissant was soft and the matcha cream filling had the perfect matcha flavor - not too sweet and the matcha flavor wasn't too strong. Overall, I'd definitely come back here and would want to try more of their pastries!
Very unique pastry place. My wife and I decided to try this spot out on a suggestion of our son. When you go there there is a display of their pastries. The down side is that is all the pastries they have. On that trip we only got the Monkey bread. Fast forward one week wife and ordered ahead for pick up. To get your croissants suggest either going early as they sell out or call in order .
A flat croissant place in the Bay Area? Never would I have thought that that would be a thing. After seeing this place on social media, I just knew I needed to give this place a shot. Aesthetically, they're beautiful for flat pieces of croissant bread. It's like super crispy, flaky, and it literally tastes like a crunchy croissant. With the addition of the fruity flavors and chocolate flavor, the croissants literally taste like a pocky stick which I actually thought was delightfully good and whimsical. The mango and strawberry croissants ones were definitely some of my favorites. The fruitiness definitely cuts into the butteriness of the croissant, and it was slightly tart which I also liked! The chocolate hazelnut and matcha croissant were alright. But that's just me being biased. As much as I thought that this was a cool experience, it's also pretty gimmicky as well. I would definitely choose a regular croissant over this any day. But at the end of the day, if you wanna try a unique croissant place, Alexander's Patisserie should definitely be added to your list.
This is a very small bakery but the cakes (for the most part) are consistent with the Mountain View one. There's only outdoor seating and the vibe is just a bit off. The hyped flat croissant tastes like a butterfly cookie.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
All excited to try the flat Croissant. Bought 2 the original and mango. They were both so burnt that it they tasted bitter. Could not eat. Tasted bad. Too bad!
Croissants def good, they ran out of flavors and we only got to try one flavor. Wishbit was closer to me I would more likely try the other stuff. Oh check in with the yelp app and get a free cup of coffee. Good with your Croissants.
Tucked away next to Alexander's Steakhouse this spot is definitely hidden. I had no idea it was next door to the steakhouse until someone mentioned it. Location is super small and there is no indoor seating. I tried their matcha croissant, pistachio croissant and the flattened croissant dipped in mango. If you like matcha, you'd like the matcha croissant. I'm usually not a fan of filled croissants because the croissant loses its crispy exterior. In this case the shell was still crispy but there was way to much filling. It was 25% croissant and 75% filling. The filling had a nice matcha flavor and not too sweet but it was a dense cream filling. I was fine after 2 bites it was personally too rich for me. Pistachio croissant- very reminiscent of baklava. I enjoyed this one more and I'm usually lukewarm about pistachio items. It was not too sweet and crunchy throughout which I appreciated. Pistachio flavor was subtle without being overpowering. Flattened croissant- I got so many forwarded instagram stories about this item. Didn't come in to try this but since I was here why not. There was 4 flavors including strawberry, mango and chocolate. I opted for mango. It was crispy and the mango dipped parts slightly sweet. I'm not mad at this at all. If you want something crunchy and not too sweet you could opt for this. It's been compared to a palmier cookie but not as sweet as one of those cookies. It was interesting to try just once. May come back to try the strawberry flavor if I'm in the area. I saw on social they also serve afternoon tea but this location is pretty small and unless it's a nice day out I saw very limited seats.
While their pastries and cakes look so beautiful and decadent, they do lack some sort of flavor. I would also say that the items on the menu is a bit on the pricier side compared to other places I have been to. The interior of this place was small and nice with display items that one can buy. These items consist of tea, coffee, fresh vanilla, etc. The service here was decent. I did ask the employee what she recommended and she told me that everything was good here and that you couldn't go wrong...not very helpful.
The store are very small and don’t have much thing so sale
Restaurantji Recommends
Ordered 2 cakes for my teenage cousin's bday party of 13. One was the Opera Cake. We were all very disappointed to see a bday cake that felt like they gave us the top half of a full cake. There was no depth/height of cake, and it just lay flat on the table. I will not be buying cakes from here, especially given the $$$ price they charge for it.
This review is based on to-go cake. Ordered a 10" Earlgrey chocolate cake for a party. Packaging and service were nice, and delicious cake. The cake is a piece of art and it tastes good. I especially like the chocolate cookies bottom.
3.5 STARS Friend: "What's that?" Me: "A 2D croissant." Friend: "Looks like someone sat on it. Hope they didn't fart on it." Me: *SNIFF TEST* Spending hours painstakingly creating beautifully laminated layers only to *SMASH* it seems sacrilegious to a French croissant. But, this became a viral trend in Korea last year which has now come to The Bay. Introducing the 2D Korean-inspired: Croissant Nurungi aka Flat Croissant.... They're available at Alexander's Pâtisserie (Cupertino & Mountain View). 4 flavors: Plain, strawberry, mango, and chocolate ($6-$6.50 each). * Plain ($6) // 3 stars * Strawberry ($6.50) // 4 stars : Gimmicky? Fo'Sho...imo. Low key reminds me of palmiers (cookies), the 2D croissants were crunchy and flaky with a buttery, slightly caramelized sweetness. Not as sugary as palmiers. After several bites, the plain one became monotonous. The strawberry chocolate + dehydrated strawberries was much better. The creamy pleasant tartness perfectly complemented the butteriness. Pairs well with tea + coffee. Overall, the 2D croissants were fine and I may get one again when I'm craving a bougie palmier but def seems like another social media novelty trend. Gotta try things for yourself tho. Rounding down because of my other experiences at this pâtisserie. I'm a fan of their steakhouse but I find their desserts look better than they taste (for my taste preferences). Also, on one visit, the macarons and truffles I purchased were stale. OTHER NOTES: * Hidden behind Pacific Catch's storefront. * Much smaller than their MV location with a limited selection. * Hot tea + coffee available. No matcha tho which is disappointing considering their brand has Japanese influences. * Tock: Cake Pre-Orders + Afternoon Tea Rezzies * Afternoon Tea ($65 pp) in partnership with Claude Le Tohic and SF's ONE65 is available on the patio. Includes fresh seasonal assortment of pastries, macarons, sandwiches, chocolates, tea, and coffee. * Outdoor patio seating only (dog-friendly).
I love the cakes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice spot from a known steakhouse. We've got an opera cake and some Christmas special cake (unfortunately I forgot the name). Both were delicious! We also got a sample of 6 different macaroons to try out at home. These were ok but not as good as the cakes imo. I also had a chocolate lava croissant, it had a very rich chocolate flavor and the quality of the chocolate was very high. I'd get it again next time.