Rating The Best Pastries In Paris - Cedric Grolet Opera

[@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

[@phiperinne]

Exact. Toute les boulangeries en France en font et çes viennoiseries sont délicieuses. Pas besoin de tout ce cinéma

[@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

[@Jasminou8]

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

[@LuluBowenTarot]

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.

[@HansDelbruck53]

20 Euro

[@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.

[@mithulahiri4105]

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

[@noediaz8929]

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

[@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!

[@courtneyawalsh]

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

[@BakerVS]

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).

[@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

[@markhellemans3440]

I have a family member that has a very popular pastry bakery. Only open on friday, saturday and sunday morning. You can only order online or by phone during the festive periods, other times you can try your luck in the line. The bakery is in a very small town, next to the church, but it is close to Brussels, so people come from far to pick up their orders. That avoids the issues you had in this video. When the come for a visit to us, they always bring some goodies, and that is paradise....

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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! 😅

[@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.

[@maryf.27]

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

[@ThePasinis]

best ever apple pastry

[@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.

[@infallibleblue]

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

[@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

[@monicareno4088]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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 😨😨😨😨

[@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.

[@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.

[@sophiac5765]

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

[@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.

[@Kattmandu19]

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

[@julierollins7676]

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

[@lauraautry6992]

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

[@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 ...

[@Ameslan1]

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

[@ThePasinis]

soon coming the long video

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

28% is nothing to sneeze at. That's over one quarter percent.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Emejulieta]

I really appreciate your honesty haha, cool video 💖

[@shays7815]

All those pastries looked so good. 😋🥐🥐🥐

[@sylverrecomio1372]

Vlogs in France! I’m So excited!🎉❤

[@vikkihine]

Never worth queuing when everywhere has great croissants ❤

[@mariayoudina6140]

COUPER LE PAIN EN CHOCOLAT EN DEUX MAIS QUELLE INFAAAAAMIE

[@niskamelchionne1942]

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

[@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.

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Thanks for the giggles!🍪🍰🥮🧁🥐

[@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🤌🤌 " 🤣🤣

[@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 😂

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Something I’d like to point out is it’s not actually called pain au chocolat everywhere in France! If you visit the southwestern part of the country (like Bordeaux, Arcachon or Bayonne), they call it chocolatine! And in the area surrounding Strasbourg in the northeastern part as well as Lille in the very north, they call it petit pain au chocolat! Some parts in the northeastern region like Nancy also calls it croissant au chocolat! Outside France, it’s called couque au chocolat in some parts of Belgium while in Canada, Quebec says chocolatine as well while Ontario and New Brunswick says croissant au chocolat. Remember, like how there are different dialects of English, this is the same with other widespread languages like French.

[@ninacubana]

C’est vrai moi je suis de Strasbourg et j’appelle ça un petit pain 😅

[@gamewidben]

Thanks for the history lesson 😂

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

​@@ninacubanaStrasbourg, beautiful city. Enjoyed my visits there.

[@natalieh6748]

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

[@iplumzer]

His reaction about the cookie 😂 I’m dead

[@thegioiongvat1809]

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

[@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. 😊❤

[@dianepeel7154]

You guys are judging these w/out any context. Pain au chocolat is not supposed to be overly sweet pastry. It's subtle. Each pastry has its own place. Some can be eaten alone (apple) and some are eaten w/ coffee .. or however you want to eat them. It depends on one's mood. They are all amazing. That's a tourist trap. Enjoy your video though.

[@AshtonColby]

That cookie looks amazing!!

[@wendylou8963]

The finger wag did me in😂😂😂😂

[@baiapluka9737]

you're supposed to bite into the pain au chocolat not cut it. The amount of chocolate is usual is supposed to be a hint of a more fluffy pastry

[@marcella4345]

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

[@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.

[@mars_in_mass]

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

[@katush80]

His reaction to the cookie 😂🫣haha

[@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.

[@SocialStudiesMane]

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

[@OperaLuv16]

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

[@desormais22]

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

[@ThePasinis]

yes it is

[@perladeoriente99]

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

[@omarsheriff51]

Imagine coming to Paris to order a cookie xD

[@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 😊

[@vonlipi]

In Montreal we call the pain au chocolat chocolatine. Waiting in line for anything insults me, particularly when the things I want are sold out! The bakery should definitely have quotas.

[@kamelryke31]

@D Anemon Ils viennent du Sud Ouest ! hhh J'espère qu'ils disent aussi "poche" pour dire "sac" !

[@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

[@sabrinaevefit9716]

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

[@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.

[@katrinlausch3078]

Well tobe fair you ordered the "RASPBERRY PISTACHIO FLOWER cake", so of course there are fruity berry flavours and it is not just pistachio. Second a flan is meant to be rich and heavy and yes the US-American version cound be a rich cheesecake with pastry.

[@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!

[@sophierenaude2164]

Cedric Grolet is well known to be a touristy trap. He used to be really good (well, his team) when they were working at the Meurice but his shop is a joke. The shortage of croissants / pains au chocolat is on purpose (scarcity = luxury). Same for the outside queue (they only allow 2/3 people at the same time and take their time to serve). And prices are obscene. There are so many better patisseries and boulangeries in Paris (and in France in general) . Thanks for this video, that was a fair review.

[@wesandchelle]

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

[@jes_h.]

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

[@Yaa7700]

Damn alessio you gulped that hazelnut one 9:46

[@kitty4dreams]

sneaky sneaky Alessio

[@rascal211]

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

[@u140550]

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

[@rascal211]

It all looks great.

[@dm7761]

Cedric...the ultimate artist. 💯

[@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 old Hollywood actor Louis Jordan .

[@sunmoonstars0369]

he looks nothing like Robert deniro.

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

The answer to your observation is a resounding no and no. Get an eye exam promptly!!!

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

​@@starbuono-ev3mdYes. Exactly what I thought upon first viewing. Louis Jourdan. French. Like Alessio's 28% DNA.

[@starbuono-ev3md]

@@LUIS-ox1bv Thank you for spelling Louis JOURDAN 'S last name properly I wasn't sure how to spell it ! 😁👍

[@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

[@ElodieNicol]

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

[@StudioFish]

Love your travel vlogs!❤️

[@bc2907]

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

[@user-uh1dd2jb2p]

I love french and Italian food... And both countries are very beautiful, very beautiful people 🤩

[@widnerjerome6075]

Next Time you return in Paris ! Try « Philippe Conticini », « Cyril Lignac » and « Pierre Hermé » !

[@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

[@roxannewright4983]

20 💶 😂😂😂😂 dude felt that in his soul

[@magdalenka461]

we had a similar experience with my sister when we queued up for an hour for the desserts, it was a bit too expensive for one dessert that was too tart and nothing else and the other one, the opera flower was good but we took to comparison two desserts from neighbouring Pierre Hermes and honestly, they were more refined in flavour and about 10€ cheaper. I wanted the desserts to be exceptional but that just did not happened. It does not live up to the hype in my opinion and definitely is not worth the queuing for long hours. I'm glad though that you got to like some of the items you bought.

[@2902sam2902]

Croissant and pain au chocolat aren't exactly pastries. We called it "viennoiserie". It's more bakery related.

[@tatic2b]

Très surévalué , en fait l embllage se paie cher .les fruits trompe l'oeil sont jolis mais tous identiques dans la technique . ( rien d exceptionnel) optez pour Conticini , Michalak ou même Ladurée , vous serez nettement plus satisfait. Les prix de Grolet ne sont pas justifiés

[@agnesmadeleine6893]

Faut prevoir de prendre son ptit dej à 11h30...😅 Et alors la repartition des barres de chocolat est à revoir; elles sont superposees au lieu d etre cote à cote, et plus espacees l une de l autre...

[@jeffrhondaoliver8909]

Sweets for the sweet!

[@milaszczecina5553]

Binging xxx love from Warsaw

[@VickiTakacs.]

Euros are NOT dollars.

[@Leah]

Nice camera quality!!!

[@Lootensansy2308]

Better go to local stores even in belgium