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Pain au Chocolat

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Hand-shaped daily by our pâtisserie team in NoHo, the Pain au Chocolat is a French classic done with Lafayette's signature precision.

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Pain au Chocolat — Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery, NYC

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Pain au Chocolat | Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery NoHo NYC

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Discover Lafayette's signature pain au chocolat — handcrafted French viennoiserie from NoHo's most-photographed bakery counter.

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Hand-shaped daily by our pâtisserie team in NoHo, the Pain au Chocolat is a French classic done with Lafayette's signature precision.

Origin story

Born in our NoHo viennoiserie kitchen, the Pain au Chocolat was developed by Chef Camille and her team to honor French tradition while taking advantage of New York's morning rhythms.

Flavor notes

· imported french butter

· fresh-milled flour

· lightly sweetened cream

Texture notes

· 62 layers of butter

· audible crackle

· open honeycomb crumb

Pairing

Espresso, oat-milk cappuccino, or our seasonal house-made matcha.

Serving suggestion

Best enjoyed the morning of. Pair with a warmed cup of our espresso.

CTA

Pre-order at the counter (212-533-3000) or visit 380 Lafayette St. Doors open 7am.

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What is the Pain au Chocolat?

A French viennoiserie hand-made daily at Lafayette in NoHo, NYC.

When can I get the Pain au Chocolat at Lafayette?

We bake fresh daily starting at 7am. Saturdays usually sell out by noon — Sundays a little later. Walk-in only at the bakery counter; the dining room operates on Resy.

Do you ship the Pain au Chocolat?

We don't ship — these are best within hours of being baked. We hold a limited number for next-day pickup if you call ahead.

How long is the line?

Saturday and Sunday mornings 9-11am are peak. Weekday afternoons (2-4pm) are typically walk-right-in. Order ahead via the bakery counter on weekdays.

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"Very French and very Cute 🩷 We tried the Pain au Chocolat and it was the creamiest, flakiest and most delicious one ever! The Hot Chocolate was rich and delicious as well. 10/10 recommend for ambience, vibes…"
— Simran Bhansali

"The famous Lafayette croissants were definitely worth the hype!!! We tried the Pain au Chocolat and Pistachio croissant. It was crunchy on the outside and soft and delicious inside with the creamy filling. The coffee was great too!"
— Poorvajaa Raman

"…. Para aquellos a quienes les gusta la bollería francesa, es un lugar imprescindible. El “Pain au chocolat” crujiente, como debe ser y con un chocolate interior muy bueno. El “Roll de chocolate” increíble. El chocolate exterior “negro” muy bueno. El chocol…"
— Francisco Javier

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