Atelier Ariana — Restaurant in New York

I stumbled upon a little piece of Paris in Brooklyn :) Atelier Ariana might make my favorite plain croissant in NYC—and that’s saying a lot since I usually go for the flavored ones.

It is a charming bakery in Carroll Gardens serving artisan French pastries and desserts, curated by Chef Ariana Barkin. Everything here is beautifully crafted.

It’s a quiet, relaxing café for getting work done on a weekday. I’ve already been to Atelier Ariana twice in a month. The staff couldn’t have been sweeter. Big shoutout to Caroline for walking me through the menu and giving me great recs every time I visit.

＊Croissant $5 I could totally taste how fresh it was. Even at room temperature, it was still very flaky. The center was different from typical croissants, it was softer and fluffier, and wasn’t overwhelmingly buttery either. It’s a croissant I’d love to eat every day.

＊Strawberry Cake $6 I went with their spring special. The cake was filled with fresh strawberries and layered with jam, while the butter cake was incredibly moist and rich. So obsessed.

＊Gruyere and Rosemary Torsade $6 So aromatic and crunchy! I enjoyed the rosemary flavor. A solid savory pastry choice for breakfast.

＊Gateau Marbre $4 Highly recommended by Ariana and Caroline, I gave it a try and WOW, I got the hype! Imagine a fudgy and gooey brownie but better — they blended hot fudge while making it.

＊Orange Almond Cake $3 Citrusy cake with a dense and moist texture, and it was gluten free!

＊Apricot Cookie, Strawberry Cookie $1.5/pc Seasonal cookies garnished with fruit jam. Fruity, bright, and buttery mini bites for summer.

＊Latte w. Oat Milk $5.9 The latte art really made my day. You don’t usually get a solid latte at a bakery. The milk was well steamed, and the espresso-to-milk ratio was just right. The price even included alternative milk, which was...

Wow wow wow! I haven't tasted croissants and pastries this good since I lived in France. I've been to this beautiful new cafe 3 TIMES in their first week.

I've tried the plum butter cake, financier, pain au raisin, almond & chocolate croissant, plain croissant, cookies – everything is so incredibly delicious. Baked fresh and so buttery. And I love that the chai latte is not too sweet!

Lovely place to sit and work on a weekday. Good WiFi and a very nice bathroom downstairs. I will be back...

I recently visited Atelier Ariana Café in New York, and I was blown away by the quality of their croissants and pastries! The croissant was buttery, flaky, and simply perfect. Each pastry I tried was equally delicious, with a rich, fresh taste that made it clear they use high-quality ingredients. The atmosphere of the café is cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a treat. I highly recommend this place for anyone who loves great pastries. I’ll definitely be...