Whether it be a strudel, croissant or turnover, I can’t resist that flaky dough and Tisserie delivers when it comes to those pastries. Their baked goods carry just enough crunch and flakiness and the buttery taste doesn’t feel greasy or heavy at all. I’ve had many of their Apple Chaussons and Apple Pockets (both of which I highly recommend) and just recently I’ve had their Cream Cheese Strudel which was also delightful tasty and filling. But if you’re not into sweets, they carry a variety of sandwiches, quiches, pizzas, salads, etc. But the sweets are the better deal.
The interior decor is pretty swanky. (Thankfully) they’ve recently put in more seating downstairs so you don’t have to stand around and enjoy your goodies. It’s very relaxing to just sit and munch while you people-watch.
Though Tisserie is near and dear to my heart, I must warn against the desserts. They look lovely, but their track record has not been very good, not to mention their prices are rather steep. My friend had the Passion Fruit Mousse just the other day and it was too much tart and not enough taste. The cakes and cheesecakes are also so-so. I highly recommend steering clear of the quiches. I was with my other friend when she got a slice of Salmon Quiche, and it was disgustingly salty. So much so, that we could hardly finish it together while taking nibbles of my apple pocket to subside the saltiness. Additionally, the crab in the Crab Quiches look noticeably like imitation crab meat.
But if you’re ever around Union Square, you should check it out because the puff pastries are just that good. And the prices are very reasonable (as long as you stick with the pastries)
Tisserie
857 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
(on the NW Corner of Union Square, 17th st)
