Paulo Valdez Bakery Inc
(212) 255-5911
187 W 4th St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7338
-74.0018
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Paulo Valdez Bakery Inc
The Editor
Aaron Barker
Citysearch
In Short
Confections like eclairs and meringue can be had at this nondescript Greenwich Village patisserie, but the freshly baked croissants and brioches are what fly from the glass display case. If the chocolate croissants have sold out--and they often do--Claude himself will peek out from the back kitchen to let you know when the next batch is arriving. Space is tight, but if there's room you can order in and join other French expats flecking their cheeks with buttery crumbs.
User Reviews
ripfuel45
June 13, 2009
My obsession with this bakery came to a screeching halt this morning. I've been a regular here for over a year. THEN ... Claude recently retired and evidently took with him everything that makes this place great. Went this morning and the croissants were hard and stale. I thought I had walked into the wrong place. AND, my girlfriend found a piece of hair inside one of the layers. When we tried showing it to the lady behind the counter (discreetly to save her the embarrassment), she quickly picked out the hair and raised her hands with the "what hair?" expression on her face. Did she actually think we didn't notice??? Just then another customer walked in and she apparantly didn't want to disclose we were discussing hair in the food so starts shouting, "there is no piece of paper in there." Unbelievable. I didn't want to deal with her so started to walk away but my gf said, "Look, there was a piece of HAIR in there, and now you're holding it in your right hand...see?" The lady couldn't play dumb anymore and just gave us a "Who cares? It's just hair" look. We walked out with more disappointment than anger as we have to find a new place for croissants. Any suggestions?
read full reviewSaltillo
August 09, 2008
Yes, enjoy the chocolate croissants, not as sickingly sweet as the American imitations; savor the quiche, visually exciting as well as tasty (albeit not up to the onion tarte of Rue Mouffetard), but take everything to go to Washington Square Park or even Abingdon Square Park so you combine the sweet visage of a sunny day with the food. That way you can purchase your favorite java, as one reviewer mentioned, and even some juice at the nearby supermarket and have a sweet family breakfast. Combine these various elements, with Claude's items at the center, into an edible collage of your own creation sans le visage "grumpy."
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noelliiie
August 05, 2008
This is the most delicious food you will ever put in your mouth. Claude works so hard. I always seem him pulling fresh croissants, quiches, and cookies out of the oven. This is a VERY small place but serves the best food you will EVER eat. The croissants and quiche taste better than being in France and you are right in the West Village, NYC. This is an authentically French pattisserie with such a charm to it. SO DELICIOUS. Worth trying or walking to on a weekend for a great goodies to take back home with you.
read full reviewThe Details on Paulo Valdez Bakery Inc
When to Go:
The day's goods are baked fresh and are still hot from the oven when the bakery opens at 8am.
Know Before You Go:
The $2 minimum required to sit at the one of the four round marble tables won't be hard to reach (an almond croissant runs $1.70).
Carry Out:
Unlike Magnolia Bakery, there's no ostensible limit to the number of pastries you can buy as long as they're in stock.
Category:
Bakeries, Grocery Stores, Wholesale Bakers, Restaurants
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Cheap Eats
