“The pistachio filling was very good and plentiful, which somehow justifies the price of over nine dollars, but after a while, it feels heavy; you almost feel like you can't finish it.”
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“The pistachio filling was very good and plentiful, which somehow justifies the price of over nine dollars, but after a while, it feels heavy; you almost feel like you can't finish it.”
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“The croissants at Librae (instagram @libraebakery) have incredible flavor, great flake (I’m not a super-flake guy), but of the “top croissants” I’ve tried so far, it’s the only one that I’ve felt was way too greasy feeling.”
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“I had the same experience as you. I was so excited to sit outside and enjoy my pistachio croissant, but it was so greasy that it dripped all over my bag and the bench and I had to do an emergency clean-up lol”
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“my favorite cookie in the city is librae's tahini chocolate chip. I am not the biggest tahini fan but the flavour profile is done so well and it's not overpowering.”
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“One of the best croissant products I’ve ever had. Imagine the best croissant you’ve ever had combined with a luscious, silky, and super pistachio-forward rose baklava.”
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“Have you tried the scone?? I wonder how they make it, it was soooo airy I almost think it was yeasted. I almost like it more than the croissant.”
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“I had a sort of elongated bagel. We loved it so much I think we ordered a second one. It was the standout.”
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“Personally not a fan of Librae (good flavor ideas but poor execution, pastries are often dry/too sweet and lack flakiness)”
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“Same, got a croissant that wasn't even as good as the ones at the local French bakery, Le Fournil right nearby. The croissant lacked flavor, is the best way I could describe it. Same with the pain au chocolat, I guess there's something weird they're doing with their pastry dough.”
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“I love librae but their service is mind numbingly slow.”
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“Rose pistachio croissant, again very very decadent and buttery, delicious, but one is all I can handle for how rich it is.”
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“I’ve never liked their “instagramable” pastries - croissants, danishes and filled cupcakes. Their cookies would be a top contender if the quality was more consistent but their best items to me have and will be sandwiches, focaccias, savoury pastries and cinnamon rolls”
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“For laminated pastries with insane buttery depth, Librae would be my top choice. The butter just permeates the whole thing ... and if they aren't into sweets, the savory Za’atar Labneh Morning Bun has that buttery goodness and isn't sweet at all.”
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“great bakery that's a cross with several different cultures: french, middle eastern and danish. just note their style of viennoiserie is more danish style so the layers are slightly thicker and chewier than the traditional french style. i love their halva croissants, but can't go wrong with anything here. even their cookies are great.”
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“My mind also goes to the rose pistachio croissant at Librae but it is _so_ cloyingly sweet and rich that it makes you feel like shit after the first bite, not sure if that's the best quality of a dessert.”
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“A technically good croissant should not be oozing butter. The layers are *wet* with butter. It’s just too much butter”
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“Personally I cannot recommend Librae. There is such a thing as too much butter. Their croissants are literally shiny and dripping fat. It’s gross.”
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“Librae is probably my favorite chocolate chip cookie ever. It does have tahini in it and it balances the sweetness of the cookie very well. the chocolate is rich but it is bittersweet and functions really well on this cookie.”
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“Shakshuka focaccia 🤌🏼 & the tahini date latte was the best drink we tried”
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“Chocolate halva croissant from librae bakery: 8.5/10, a bit too sweet”
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“Chocolate and halvah croissant from Librae Dirty chai sticky bun from Librae”
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“Everything was delicious: lemon curd babka, za’atar muffin, olive bread, feta-dill scone, tahini choc chip cookie. Overall 9/10 from both of us.”
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“Librae - pistachio rose croissant”
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“Everything is very good. But I find their pastries less polished and somewhat overpriced compared to the other bakeries.”
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“Nothing new here, but the feta dill scone and pistachio croissant at Librae bakery. Geez”
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“Loved rose pistachio croissant. Just perfect.”
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“Had the rose pistachio croissant and it was incredible. I think this shares the top spot for favorite bite of the crawl.”
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“As an offbeat recommendation, the chai sticky bun at Librae deserves an honorable mention.”
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“Librae - cranberry cheesecake danish, loomi babka, sourdough pretzel, carrot ginger scone, pistachio rose croissant”
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“Thanksgiving Pies from Librae, Petee's Pie, Four and Twenty Blackbirds”
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“Librae’s rose pistachio croissant”
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“Librae has a bread plate that changes seasonally but includes house baked bread, cheese, butter with flaky salt and some sort of seasonal homemade jam. Absolutely phenomenal”
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“then snake through the EV, grabbing some nutty/floral thing from Librae”
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“I don't think I've had one bad thing here. Basque cheesecake, pistachio rose croissant, breads, baguettes, focaccias, cookies, sweet and savory pastries. All incredible.”
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“never had a better pistachio baked good than Libraes pistachio rose croissant”
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“I’m also familiar and a big fan of the cookies at Librae.”
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“Everything I've had there has been somehow overbaked and stodgy/greasy.”
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“I've had better elsewhere and at a better price point, considering.”
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“That pistachio rose croissant at Librae is so stupidly good, we've had to put a limit of how often we can go there”
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“Aint no way u didnt get the pistachio rose croissant 🤦♂️”
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“pastries from Tadaima, Win Son Bakery, Radio Bakery, Librae, La Cabra”
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“I can even smell the oil when I walk by. It's very maximalist, which isn't my style for laminated pastries.”
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“The dill feta scone at Librae is fire though”
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“I order the Pistachio Rose and Halva Chocolate croissant at Librae and they’re always great.”
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“Or maybe Librae’s tahini chocolate chip because of the tahini to balance the sweet chocolate.”
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“The za’atar morning buns and loomi lime babka are great and also usually available.”
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“Librae for amazing pastries.”
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“and croissants at Librae (like a block from Hani’s).”
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“I haven't been disappointed by anything from Librae. They had a rose hot chocolate during Valentine's day that I think about all the time...”
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“My stomach thanks you and my wallet and waist line curse you.”
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