New York | L'Appartement 4F 🥧

I’d heard about this bakery in Brooklyn that always has a line. On a weekday morning, I braved the early hour and arrived shortly after their 8 a.m. opening. The two-story loft-style shop feels quintessentially European. 🍃 Already, a young man sat in the corner, half-heartedly reading a book. Locals trickled in one by one to buy their bread, and the kids couldn’t wait to dig in. Initially a small home bakery run by just two people, it was founded by Gautier, a young French engineer who turned his baking recipes into a science. Each croissant is still hand-rolled. 🎢 I ordered a tea and went straight for the pistachio rose croissant, which is one of the priciest at eight cuts per piece. Its flat body has crispy edges. One bite releases a rich buttery flavor mingled with the aroma of pistachios and roses. Next time, I’ll try the raspberry one. 🏙️ I sent a photo to my mom, and I could almost hear Mrs. Piggy’s scream on the other side of the screen: “Air-drop me one, please!” 🥐 L'Appartement 4F Address: 115 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States 🌊 After leaving the shop, turn right and head downhill. In about three to five minutes, you’ll reach Brooklyn Bridge Park. You can sit on a lakeside bench and enjoy the view of Manhattan across the water. It’s also a great spot to see the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. 🌸 #NYCEats #NYCTravel #HiddenGems 🌟