Der Pioneer

8.2/10

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Get the canele. People say it's crunchy outside and soft inside, and a few claim it beats what they've had in Paris. The cheddar chive biscuit and the come up almost as often, and the cold brew is good. A couple of people have hit dry pastries.

737 Church Ave, BrooklynKensington, BrooklynGoogle Maps

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  • there's a coffee shop in Brooklyn called Der Pioneer - fantastic as well -- worth it for more than just the gazpacho

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  • replying to u/Possible-Source-2454: Der pioneer in brooklyn makes killer ones! Its their logo.

    Der Pioneer was the bland one I tried unfortunately!!! I was so disappointed.

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  • I haven’t had better than Der Pioneer in Kensington in recent memory. Their Kanelbullar and Franzbrötchen are also nuts.

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  • Der Pioneer in Kensington does have a streuselschnecke (schnecke also meaning snail, in German). It's been a while since I had it, and it is delicious, but I can't remember if it had a similar texture (I think maybe not).

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  • replying to u/Upper-Lake4949: I'm pretty sure Poetica started with just a couple of locations near Windsor Terrace, the owner is from that area, and they opened somewhere around 2020-ish? I'm also pretty sure they are still all owned by one guy, but not sure what he did before or why he's aggressively expanding. I'd also wonder if it's that Poetica is "taking over" or if the guy is just good at getting in when another tenant is on their way out (if that's enough of a difference even, idk!). My ideal world would have variety and small independent businesses, but if the choice is Poetica or like...Blank Street? I guess it's Poetica.

    Der Pioneer is clearly the more upscale shop, with a bigger selection of better, freshly made baked goods

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  • replying to u/Whoops-A-Donald: Der Pioneer in Kensington Brooklyn

    Absolutely the answer! Der Pioneer is a fantastic little cafe & the Canele is even on their logo

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