Almondine Bakery

Dumbo
85 Water St.
between Dock/Main Sts.

P: 718.797.5027

A French pastry shop in Dumbo that has a devoted following for its traditional breads and pastries, especially croissants and baguettes.

What's great:

Classic French pastries like éclairs, fille feuille, opera, and chocolate mousse.  They also make pies and cakes, such as one they call the "almondine," which is a flourless cake made with a crunchy wafer, chocolate mousse, praline crème and chocolate dacquoise. 

What to know:

Their cakes come in two sizes, small and large.  They also have a cafe and serve sandwiches, quiche, and lunch specials.