Ceci-Cela

Since 1996, Ceci-cela has been providing Retail Bakeries from New York.

Know Before You Go: Both locations offer frozen croissants to bake at home.

The Extras: Check out the other Ceci-Cela location in Tribeca.

"Sinfully delicious Napoleons", "to-die-for" éclairs, tarts, madeleines, "flakey, buttery croissants" and other "sweets and savories" looking like "works of art" add up to "a taste of Paris" at this Little Italy patisserie; a "pipsqueak of a place" it may be, but it's "the real thing", from the "good, strong coffee" served in the "quaint little sitting area" to the "dash" of "sassy" service "to...

You'd think in a city brimming with French expats and bakeries that a good pain au chocolat would be a cinch to find. Not so. But your search can end at Ceci-Cela, where the breakfast buns are flaky and filled with just enough brown stuff.…

One of New York's premier French patisseries, Ceci-Cela has never been known for decent service. Which is a pity, considering the high quality of the products, ranging from excellent croissants to tarts, ice cream and cakes.

Soho patisserie's fresh pastries include all-occasion cakes, mousse, parfait, savories, breads, tarts, quiche. Small seating area to devour individual treats.

Ceci-Cela, the tiny patisserie feels like a bit of Paris. It sits on the border of Little Italy and Soho, in the trendy neighborhood of Nolita. The French staff offers all sorts of heavenly baked treats including meringues, croissants, fruit tarts, cakes and more. Unlike many nearby establishments, it will not wreck your wallet. There is limited seating in the back, for those wishing to quietly...