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If you think that world-class French pastry requires a transatlantic flight, Tasting Table can save you the trip. In their definitive list of the best French bakeries in the U.S., Coral Gables’ very own Bachour has been recognized as a premier destination for a slice of Old World Europe.
Bachour is the flagship establishment of Antonio Bachour, a titan in the culinary world. Having started his journey as a teenager in his family’s bakery, Antonio has ascended to the pinnacle of his craft, being named the Best Pastry Chef in the World by the Best Chefs Foundation in both 2018 and 2022. His Coral Gables location is a Michelin Guide-recommended institution that seamlessly blends a full-service restaurant with an elite patisserie.
While the menu offers sophisticated savory options like mushroom flatbreads and friend calamari, the standouts remain the baked goods. Bachour’s croissants have earned a following, transcending the traditional butter-and-flour staple with inventive iterations including strawberry and mascarpone, pistachio and dulce de leche. If you're seeking pure decadence, the croissant bread pudding and the guava and cheese pancakes are frequently cited as life-changing treats. Demand is so high that favorites regularly sell out quickly.
While Bachour represents the gold standard in Florida, Tasting Table highlighted several other master bakeries across the nation that treat bread- and pastry-making as an art form. The list includes New York icons like Balthazar, Almondine and Dominique Ansel (the home of the Cronut), along with San Francisco’s famed Arsicault Bakery, Los Angeles’ République and others.
These establishments share a common thread: a devotion to traditional French techniques and a level of craftsmanship that makes every bite feel like a celebration. And for those of us in Coral Gables, the very best of France is just a short drive away.
The best French bakeries in the U.S. according to Tasting Table
Almondine Bakery (New York, New York)
Bachour (Coral Gables, Florida)
Verzênay Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
Poulette Bakeshop (Parker, Colorado)
Essence Bakery Cafe (Phoenix, Arizona)
Arsicault Bakery (San Francisco, California)
Balthazar Bakery (New York, New York)
République (Los Angeles, California)
Dominique Ansel Bakery (New York, New York)
Bakery Nouveau (Seattle, Washington)
Bakery Lorraine (Various locations, Texas)
Twisted Croissant (Portland, Oregon)
Michette (Somerville, Massachusetts)
Bellegarde Bakery (New Orleans, Louisiana)