Rating The Best Pastries In Paris - Cedric Grolet Opera

We're in Paris so you know what that means?? We need to try some French croissants and see if they really are the best in the world. One bakery that's become famous on social media for their tall croissants and extra long lines is Cedric Grolet, specifically- Cedric Grolet Opera. Today we set out to face the daunting 2.5 hour line to try croissants, pain au chocolate, and other delicious and fancy French pastries. Will it be worth the wait??
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[@AriesSupertramp]

the best croissant is where you don't have to wait hours.

[@glamkakes3783]

Exactly I’ve been in Paris for 1 month and have yet to have a bad croissant anywhere

[@ok-qx6pw]

Réel c'est quelque chose que tu prend puis tu mange c'est une expérience courte mais plaisante

[@shawnkay5462]

Costco lmao

[@yasminebouchakour8540]

His reaction for 20$ cookie killed me 😂 my husband would’ve the exact same reaction

[@LuluFrance]

I have an amazing boulangerie in my little village/almost town. Their cookies sells for €3 each and we buy them when we feel like a special treat, not sure I'd spend €20!!! They're definitely amazing biscuit's though. I'm super lucky to have a such a high quality artisan boulangerie on my doorstep.

[@GagaMEFr]

Cedric Grolet is such a touristy thing, we local Parisians know where we buy better pastries like Michalak's without any LINE! + Cedric's we can get them in special stores without LINE ( the line is for tourists)

[@micheleg.2244]

So, can you suggest me another city in France where to go for having crepes and pastry? (possibly with an airport)

[@GagaMEFr]

@@micheleg.2244 well in Paris you find Everything but if you want good crêpes, best is Bretagne region ! You don’t need to go out of Paris for good food, just avoid the Touristy big shops, go to small authentic stores

[@sp-01987]

I always try to avoid these tourist traps and instagrammable places when travelling. Hoping to visit Paris in the summer, are suggestions for good food (anything and everything) that isn’t overpriced? Locals always know better.

[@micheleg.2244]

@@sp-01987 Any main city to suggest with a close airport?

[@N0N4M30]

Bah lance alors des noms ou aller stp

[@katerinastylianesis7392]

The reaction she had when she saw he had her apple things is PRICELESSSSSS. This is a solid relationship where sharing is not longer something you do. Don't mess with my half hahaha

[@roberthunt1540]

As a baker since 40 years, can say that a croissant can only be so good . . . the classic, you either execute the century old recipe well or you don't. Many fine patisserie throughout Paris.

[@lloydg8324]

Beyond the food and beyond your review, what keeps me watching are the both of you. I adore the way you play off each other the mutual respect and admiration. You’re both just adorable!

[@noediaz8929]

Alessio’s reaction after the cookie was priceless 😂 I really appreciate his honesty when it comes to reactions

[@infallibleblue]

So cool! I love your humbleness and adventure to try!

[@courtneyawalsh]

It’s lovely that you weren’t greedy and thought of others. 🙏🏼😘

[@lauraautry6992]

That is crazy waiting so long. The pastries look delicious 🤗🤗

[@mithulahiri4105]

Pistachio and orange flower water is a very typical Middle Eastern combination! I ❤ it!

[@DinaMadi23]

You guys are so cute and funny🥐🥐. This is the first time I watch one of your videos and I like that you are strict in your ratings! I'm a gourmet myself and my taste buds are very demanding too 😁. Look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@Emejulieta]

I really appreciate your honesty haha, cool video 💖

[@alleycat5472]

The Look when Jessi realized he had her apple pastry. Wow !!

[@lindatuttamore8676]

That was the best part of the video. I was dying laughing!!!

[@lb8141]

I honestly would not wait in line for a croissant. The only line I wait in is TSA and that's because I have no other choice.

[@kitskivich]

Sorry to be distracted from the food, but I LOVE the pink coat. Also, Alessio's wily expression at 17:50 is solid gold.

[@poktangju]

love you guys...apple pastry looks amazing!!

[@coriantisimamora]

nice shape of apple flower pastry looks good ..nice to share of chef chatting pastry cake ...

[@carrieharrison9581]

I'm sure there are plenty of other bakeries there where you could get something equally amazing, if not more so, without sacrificing several precious hours of your trip. No way is that worth it!

[@ZeChADPK]

As a French baker. it is absolutely not worth the wait nor the price Absolute shame of a tourist scam

[@lirazdemasure936]

So many rude comments here. Thank you for the video. First time I'm watching one of your videos and it was very entertaining. So thanks! I think that Cedric Grolet is very good in PR, and I say this because there are plenty of top pastries and bakeries in Paris and in France that are making epic pastries, and you don't need to wait such a long time in line or pay such prices. The thing is with such places, is that if they don't keep it small- the quality suffers- and you can see it with most pastry shops that went big. The first time I ate Pierre Hermé's deux mille feuilles I was in awe. Now if you will eat this- it doesn't' resemble the taste it had before.

[@luzflores56]

Hi could you let me know who you recommend going to for pastries ?

[@theodorefruchart7058]

@@luzflores56 Any small french shop with "Patisserie fait maison" (meaning "pastry baked at home") written on the facade. There will be no line and it will cost you less than 30€ to get what's in the video.

[@Kattmandu19]

The look on her face when he picked up her apple tart! She literally did a double take! 😂😂😂

[@marianapolitano1642]

Ciao guys, I am in Paris too and thanks to you I avoided to spend €10 on the macarons 😂 this morning went to Cédric Opera. Pain au chocolate is average, then I had a cream and chocolate kind of roll and a croissant (I shared like you). Not worth the wait and the money in my opinion and people are just savage around that place. He needs to do better. And after 2 hours queue to go sold out is not good either.

[@Phals]

The only reason this bakery is popular is because the pastries look good, all the hype comes from instagram pictures and attracts all the superficial people.

[@kamelryke31]

Pierre Hermé is better...and Conticini was a revelation for me...what a delicate taste, especially his vanilla flavored specialties. Heaven ! Grolet is overrated because he's very good when it comes to design !

[@iplumzer]

His reaction about the cookie 😂 I’m dead

[@shays7815]

All those pastries looked so good. 😋🥐🥐🥐

[@natalieh6748]

I saw Alessio's face. Lol just waiting to steal your apple pastry 🤣 like a little sneaky kid. You two are so cute 😍

[@niskamelchionne1942]

Thanks for awesome video. I get so happy to see new videos each time. Enjoy your stay in Paris

[@sophiac5765]

Omg his side eye at the end killed me... 😂😂😂

[@sylverrecomio1372]

Vlogs in France! I’m So excited!🎉❤

[@julierollins7676]

Y'all are getting really really close to 300K, that's awesome

[@giorgiacanali5457]

Guys if you don't try Sthorer... You've seen nothing in Paris. Shorter queue, and the Queen went there when visiting Paris. Rue Montorgueil is also one of the coolest Rue in Paris

[@NICOJOSE77]

Good to see you both here in my country i love your vidéos and thanks to you i'll be soon in italy i wish your travel in Paris will be nice 😉 and for him i give you my " amore che fa🤌🤌 " 🤣🤣

[@StudioFish]

Love your travel vlogs!❤️

[@sabrinaevefit9716]

LOVED this!!! My hubby and i wanted to go here! Thanks for the review!!!

[@AshtonColby]

That cookie looks amazing!!

[@Ameslan1]

So funny watching the DNA that Alessio has French DNA! HAHAHA

[@ThePasinis]

soon coming the long video

[@maryf.27]

I appreciate and love the honesty. And the apple pastry made my mouth water!

[@ThePasinis]

best ever apple pastry

[@monicareno4088]

I think the experience of meeting new people and making new friends is worth it. 😊

[@lilfuris]

I’m flying to Paris next weekend. Can’t wait to try all the delicious pastries! Thanks for the review and tips!

[@amiralx88]

Please don't go to this bakery their is bakery at every corner of the street you don't have to wait 2 hours and spend a ridiculous amount for a regular croissant.

[@SocialStudiesMane]

Thank you kindly for this wonderful review and you saved for many people time and money ✨

[@latteslettersandlife]

I travel a lot for work. Every time I‘m in Paris I get Croissants there and I‘m never in line long and I always get what I came for. Cedric is hyped for a reason, he is creating masterpieces and limiting access would be wrong. I don‘t go to a place to get one item, I buy croissants for breakfast and I at least buy 2-3 everything and often times other things too.

[@leahr.2620]

I agree I won't wait 2 hrs. and yes they should have a limit. At least some of the pastries were good, but I would definitely need coffee with all those sweets.

[@rascal211]

It all looks great.

[@adinacunningham]

I'm so glad you reviewed Cedric! We're going to Paris and I follow Cedric, so I wanted to try his pastries, of course. But I'm disabled and could never wait that long, and there are so many great pastries and croissants in the city. So now, I'll pass on Cedric. Thank you! 😅

[@arrowv1]

I have been wondering about this place and we didn’t make it when in London. Glad we passed as it seems like it good, but the internet has made it something more than what it truly is.

[@bakerzermatt]

The thing about French croissants is similar to the thing about Italian gelato: some are better than others, but on the whole it will be delicious EVERYWHERE. French croissants are amazing, and most real bakeries will make them extremely well. Just go to any French bakery. (Otherwise, Italian cuisine is my favourite, but the French croissant easily beats the Italian cornetto/brioche).

[@perladeoriente99]

🥐 love your videos always🤗 Thanks for sharing🤗Many blessings!!!

[@katush80]

His reaction to the cookie 😂🫣haha

[@auntlynnie]

ROFL @ Alessio casually stealing a bite of your apple tart!

[@iyouitry]

Orange Blossom always goes well with Pistachio in the Levantine cuisine like Baklava.

[@wendylou8963]

The finger wag did me in😂😂😂😂

[@LeMagnifiqueDoubleAgent-cj4zo]

I’ve been to Cédric Grolet a few times while living in Paris. In my opinion, the pastries and the croissant are worth trying once even if expensive and touristy (and I hate tourist places), but definitely not worth waiting for more than 20 minutes. I believe you dan still make a reservation for the cafe at Opera, there is also the cafe at Le Meurice, and you can just buy some of the pastries in specialty stores around Paris, so unless you’re nearby already and there is no to a small queue, it’s not worth it.

[@gjprieur7744]

ROTFL !!! great stuff !!! my wife had the same reaction with the 20$ cookie...she never saw that one coming !!!! Go Alessio !!! Now the one thing that's really to die for is the Pan dei Dogi in Venice at Pasticceria Toletta

[@wilke238]

But is it just me who finds this man completely (as well as nice) resembling Robert De Niro as young man? 😳😳😳 He's his photocopy, really!

[@starbuono-ev3md]

I really don't see that he resembles De Niro to me he looks more like the French actor Louis Jordan .

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Looks so good. Safe travels.

[@strawberriesncandii]

This reminds me of the whole cronut craze in NYC. People lined up for hours for it. I never understood the hype. I’m gonna see if I can try it when I have time.

[@thegioiongvat1809]

Omg one of the most honest and dedicated reviewers i've ever watched, keeping up with good videos bro

[@doodsanddudes]

They could put more chocolate inside there, maybe they are more hype. I would have definitely went with the pistachio pasty. Why would they ruin pistachio with orange. Simple is the right thing for sure. The apple looked very good! Looked like the apples were cut very uniform. Actually mostly everything BUT the croissant looked good. Grazie Ciao! If you ever come to Charleston we can go looking for some good food and collaborate.

[@wesandchelle]

🥐Thank you for sharing your adventure. Yhe range of emotions in this video makes me 😆.

[@ukuduku]

Anytime you get a croissant try to warm it up in the oven for a few seconds until soft before eating to get the full flavor and melt the chocolate filling

[@lemikoasmr]

As a french person, im offended by what you wrote 😨😨😨😨

[@marcella4345]

2 hours??? Dang , glad I can get them on every corner here

[@vikkihine]

Never worth queuing when everywhere has great croissants ❤

[@djelzinga2634]

🥐I am traveling to Paris next week so I am enjoying your recommendations as well as seeing how you are dressing for the weather. Thank you!

[@ThePasinis]

it was very very cold! the wind was crazy very day

[@dm7761]

Cedric...the ultimate artist. 💯

[@milaszczecina5553]

Binging xxx love from Warsaw

[@Leah]

Nice camera quality!!!

[@Yaa7700]

Damn alessio you gulped that hazelnut one 9:46

[@ELEKTRARE]

Y’a que les touristes pour attendre 2h dans la rue même pour le père Grolet qui abuse sur les prix non mais allo 😱😱😱 sinon j’apprecie votre sincérité pour le feed back 👍🏼Alessio est tres charmant 😊

[@ZeChADPK]

Une arnaque clairement 😂

[@mars_in_mass]

Aye Dios mio! $20! LOL 🤣 NOPE I won't do it! Calmati Alessio, calmati! I'm with you!

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

I agree considering the popularity of those croissants that they really need some form of strict system in place where the most croissants one person is allowed to get is two. Your flan looks similar to a Portuguese pastel de nata (egg tart)! An egg custard tart and dusted with cinnamon! Pastéis de nata were created before the 18th century by Catholic monks in Lisbon. At the time, convents and monasteries used large quantities of egg-whites for starching clothes, such as friars and nuns' religious habits. It was quite common for monasteries and convents to use the leftover egg yolks to make cakes and pastries, resulting in the proliferation of sweet pastry recipes throughout the country. In the aftermath of the Liberal Revolution of 1820, following the dissolution of religious orders and in the face of the impending closure of many convents and monasteries, the monks started selling pastéis de nata at a nearby sugar refinery to bring in revenue. In 1834, the monastery was closed, and the recipe sold to the sugar refinery, whose owners in 1837 opened the Fábrica de Pastéis de Belém. The descendants own the business to this day. Because of Portuguese colonization, they gained popularity in Macau, Mozambique, East Timor, and Goa.

[@sengs.4838]

I am living in Paris and each time I come across that patisserie, I can't help thinking but what could make those people lining up like this up to almost 60 or more people on the street every time, I would not do it but it amazes me in someway there should be good crunchy multiple reasons but raghh , the queue outside is part of the show , it is made on purpose obviously

[@u140550]

6:07 I’d warm that up, but cold is good as well.

[@kitty4dreams]

sneaky sneaky Alessio

[@rascal211]

He was playing. That's why he took such a small bite from that apple.

[@OperaLuv16]

Love these videos where Alessio acts like he can’t stand France. It’s so funny

[@omarsheriff51]

Imagine coming to Paris to order a cookie xD

[@texascountry7663]

Love that you're sharing your experiences, thank you both! Now I don't have to go to France 😂, no desire. Italy and Greece, yes.

[@kridswonderhowell4541]

Amen! My thoughts exactly!

[@michaelbrennan7148]

The stars shine bright deep in the heart of Texas !!

[@vonlipi]

Paris is full of little bakeries that are amazing and affordable without line ups…..just saying

[@michaelbrennan7148]

@@vonlipi Air travel from USA can be pricey and even getting time off from work as well. Viva Europa !

[@havefaith7879]

If you’re basing your decision making on this video please reconsider. Poor example of what Paris has to offer.

[@karenmar1529]

🥐🥐Ooooo la la, had me laughing 🤣 and a chocolate chip cookie for $20? Oh my goodness they could at least iced it with some nutella. Glad you guys went for the experience, that apple tart did look so delicious.

[@cajgana]

This is good pastry no way for nutella

[@janisblack2183]

I wouldn’t stand in line for any food. You end up paying a premium price for a short term fix. There’s so many options for delicious food in Paris and Alessio made a very logical point. You should be able to go online and order so you are not waiting in vain. I would also learn how to make the same thing at home if I liked something a lot. It takes a bit of practice but like Jessi said about the cookie, you can go and get the ingredients yourself and make a whole batch. Plus there are so many copycat recipes online. 😊❤

[@jeffrhondaoliver8909]

Sweets for the sweet!

[@tmit9992]

Please... there are so many good pastries in Paris no need to overhype this one. The guy creates videos on social media I got it, there are so many other amazing shops!

[@sydish0t735]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@ThePasinis]

grazie mille ❤️

[@ericpmoss]

I'm guessing that the pistacchio may have tonka bean in the cream. If so, it is glorious on its own with a chocolate glaze, but IMO doesn't play well with others.

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

I recently tried a gianduia chocolate crossaint, it was excellent.

[@mariayoudina6140]

COUPER LE PAIN EN CHOCOLAT EN DEUX MAIS QUELLE INFAAAAAMIE

[@roxannewright4983]

20 💶 😂😂😂😂 dude felt that in his soul

[@user-cw5lo3id7p]

For the Pistachio flower you taste the orange blossom! It made with

[@arlenerodriguez38]

🥐Live Paris and adore pastries!!! Thanks for the review. Come and visit florida one day. Tory’s Donuts

[@golommatthew899]

So lucky that you get to travel hopefully one day for me. Hopefully I have a special person by then.

[@bc2907]

🥐Thanks for taking us along your journey. Looks like Alessio is embracing his 25%🤣

[@jes_h.]

When he grabs the apple pastry, 🎶dumb ways to die🎶

[@maryannebonafair3981]

🥐 Too funny! Now I'm off to make my (your) pizza dough for the coming week. Safe travels.

[@celticears]

Look, y'all Jessi & Alessio, hey. This (commenting to podcasters about podcasters/ing. . . ), not my thing. I am on, basically as a Classical music and opera nerd, and if I have any energy for commenting, it goes there, but I have to say, you know, Jessi, and you know, Alessio . . . I mean that's nothing special, and I am nothing special, but, I think, just from looking around that it just might mean that for whatever it is worth, YOU two might be something special. And I expect that the two of you have SOME awareness of the fact that all of these freaking people think so. I mean, the line for croissants at M. Grolet's Opera should be so long as what you have waiting around this single post. I've never seen you before today, and not absolutely sure I'll ever see you again (my loss, if I don't). But for today, you are fresh and funny and you deliver reasonably interesting information in a clear, entertaining manner, leaving one begging for more. I do not mind telling you that you have made my day, which just possibly might be a tougher thing to pull of than you would initially think. I want to thank you for it, and just say once again, nearly a year after you made this March '23 commentary on your (lengthy) visit to the talented but possibly overrated M. Grolet's shop, how glad I am to have gone along. I wish you the best, health and whatever else you think is important: pastries hopefully, followers by the thousands (but I don't think you are likely that shallow, you know; i mean you appreciated them but hopefully they are not your life) and, of course: HAPPINESS, lots of happiness, gioia, as it were. I mean it. Viva d'Italia, viva VERDI, Viva l'Opera, Viva you! What fun. Ciao, Michael.

[@petesmart1983]

Should visit Nice in the sud, very Mediterranean and completely different to Paris and north of france

[@babsou]

Tou have to test trompe œil by Cédric Grollet. Il is amazing. If you like hazelnut try la noisette.😊

[@desormais22]

That cookie reminds me of like a giant birthday cookie here in the states

[@ThePasinis]

yes it is

[@chancenfood4407]

I love seeing your content . I would love to see Alessio try jollibee spaghetti for his reaction or jollibee in general.

[@xorbodude]

💀

[@chancenfood4407]

@@xorbodude oh I know he's gonna be super judgmental of it. I just want to see the reaction, lmfao.

[@ThePasinis]

what it is jollier spaghetti?

[@chatta6013]

@@ThePasinis Jollibee is a chicken food chain found mostly in the u.s.a.

[@allieren]

@@ThePasinis Jollibee is a Philippines-based fast food chain that has locations in America. Jollibee spaghetti is spaghetti the Filipino way, which is very different from American, and very VERY different from Italian 😊

[@martinchochol1756]

@ 17:34 I heard the sirens 🤣

[@ohiogma]

croissant ❤ 🍎

[@Ginger30161]

Now we need a Parisian to rate Italian pastries

[@HotaruChuu]

Yes honestly croissants and chocolatines are not worth the time and money! The cookie either... BUT omg you really missed out on the hazelnut tart 😭 the paris-brest one! It's amazing....

[@deanreedy4991]

Drive half hour each way to my favorite Ma & Pa doughnut shop so I get it, but two hr. Wait I'll pass. miss my Sicilian pastries and double Expresso in morning morning which I had to have to make it to lunch after hard night of partying

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Thanks for the giggles!🍪🍰🥮🧁🥐