Dominique Ansel Bakery
Bakery · 189 Spring St, New York, NY 10012, United States · United States
★ 4.3 on Google · 9,211 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 41 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.3★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.3★
- Flagged
- 4%
- Coverage
- 11%
All reviews shown by Google
959 examined reviews
41 of 1,000
1,000 of 9,211 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this bakery offers a popular selection of creative pastries, including their signature cronuts and DKA. While many praise the friendly service and cozy back garden seating, others find the items overpriced and overly sweet.
+ Repeated strengths
Cronuts & Pastries
Reviewers frequently highlight the delicious, flaky textures and monthly rotating flavors of the cronuts and DKA pastries.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-12-08
This is a mandatory stop for me every time I go to NYC. Their cronuts are the best (obviously) but the food has a great taste and the service is always the best; shout out to Dany for his fantastic service and great smile always
5★ · 2024-12-18
The frozen smores were delicious if you like really sweet things. The DKA was amazing. The staff at the SoHo location is really what stood out for me! Everyone we interacted with was SO friendly and they kept giving out samples which is alw...
1★ · 2026-06-25
The pastries are astronomically mid and overpriced. Also the staff can be quite rude sometimes
Customer Service
Multiple reviewers note that the staff is welcoming, helpful, and provides great customer service.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-12-26
Went a few days before Christmas and it had a line. We were greeted at the door with a smile, handed a menu and free hand warmers (it was like 19 degrees). The wait was well worth it… the pastries are incredible and atmosphere great! Best s...
5★ · 2025-07-31
Delicious pastry and good sandwiches. Great coffee. The prices are sky high!! Worth it for an occasional treat!
5★ · 2026-04-28
Amazing food. Been waiting year to try and cronut. Didn’t disappoint.
Seating and Ambiance
Reviewers appreciate the pleasant indoor and outdoor seating area located in the back of the shop.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2024-12-26
Get here before 9 am if you want a seat! Everything is good.
5★ · 2025-07-30
Dominique Ansel Bakery in Soho continues to live up to the hype. I popped in for a quick treat and left completely delighted. The almond croissant had just come out of the oven about an hour earlier and was honestly perfection—crispy on the...
− Repeated complaints
Excessive Sweetness
Several reviewers report that many of the pastries and fillings are too sugary or heavy.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2024-12-17
I CANNOT BELIEVE I was charged over $22 over 2 pieces of GARBAGE!!! The December cinnamon and caramel cronut was an absolute waste of money and even worse, hunger. It was EXTREMELY stale with overly sweetened frosting. It tasted like 5 day...
5★ · 2025-12-21
Visited Dominique Ansel Bakery in NYC and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We bought the Sticky Toffee Pudding Buche de Noel and a Cronut, and both were incredible. The Buche de Noel was rich, moist, and perfectly balanced—not overly swe...
3★ · 2025-09-28
Ordered a Cronut Did not wait The taste was just loaded with sauce and sugar It was chewy and not bad, but my stomach felt queasy by the time I finished one
High Prices
Reviewers frequently complain that the food and beverages are overpriced for the portions provided.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2024-12-24
Most overrated bakery in NYC! Everything we chose was kind of a disaster! Including the coffee! And the outrageous prices! Even the people before us at the table left everything there after taking 1 bite of the many things they got! There a...
2★ · 2024-12-25
It seems like a tourist trap. It may have been cool before, but all we found was extremely expensive baked goods and a huge line. Unfortunately, we also bought a cronut, which was the worst $9 we've ever spent. The price is ridiculous, and...
2★ · 2025-09-09
The Cronut wasn’t as advertised. It said it was peach and tres leches but we detected zero tres leches. After looking at photos it looks like ours was just completely missing a part. DKA was overcooked and almost stale. Pretty disappointed...
Long Lines and Crowds
Reviewers note that the shop experiences long lines and crowded conditions during peak hours.
3 supporting reviews
3★ · 2024-12-26
it had been a while since i last visited this overrated French bakery... Wanted to give it another chance but it was just ok... Definitely not worth the hype and the prices... There are much better places nearby for better croissants at low...
5★ · 2025-12-23
Dominique Ansel Bakery is a true landmark of modern pastry and a must-visit for anyone who appreciates creativity combined with technical perfection. Far beyond the fame of the Cronut, the bakery consistently delivers desserts that are imag...
5★ · 2025-10-05
Very delicious 😋
Good for
- Trying signature novelty pastries like cronuts
- Relaxing in the back garden seating area
- Unique gifts and sweet treats
Avoid if
- You prefer pastries that are not overly sweet
- You are on a tight budget
- You dislike waiting in long lines
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Dec ’24 | 56 | 0 |
| Jan ’25 | 43 | 1 |
| Feb ’25 | 48 | 1 |
| Mar ’25 | 68 | 0 |
| Apr ’25 | 62 | 2 |
| May ’25 | 51 | 0 |
| Jun ’25 | 55 | 1 |
| Jul ’25 | 64 | 3 |
| Aug ’25 | 52 | 3 |
| Sep ’25 | 60 | 5 |
| Oct ’25 | 53 | 2 |
| Nov ’25 | 49 | 1 |
| Dec ’25 | 65 | 3 |
| Jan ’26 | 17 | 1 |
| Feb ’26 | 26 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 47 | 1 |
| Apr ’26 | 46 | 1 |
| May ’26 | 64 | 9 |
| Jun ’26 | 49 | 5 |
| Jul ’26 | 25 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 38 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 3 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 41 flagged reviews.
Mil Moon
13 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-07-21
It doesn’t matter when you read this, this is one of the beeeest bakeries in the city! You must have it !
v venikashree
161 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-12-25
Dominique Ansel Bakery is a must-visit for dessert lovers and content creators. The presentation is playful, innovative, and highly photogenic. The bakery space is bright and inviting, making it easy to capture great photos. There’s always a sense of excitement around the counter. Perfect for touris...
Delrina
62 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-03-14
The pastries are so cute! Also, Dominique Ansel liked my artwork on Instagram like years ago which was why I tried out the bakery!
Alexa Lomonaco
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-01-16
The milk and cookie shot was delicious! The best part of the experience was the service though—Dani and Lawrence were so sweet, fun, and welcoming!! Dani and Lawrence truly went above and beyond!
Jordan Soeto
1 review
★★★★★
2025-02-10
Very Good 80s music was playing While I was eating my cronut and pain au chocolat
Anthony Pagan
1 review
★★★★★
2025-04-18
Absolutely amazed with the desserts!! Definitely worth stopping by if you're nearby!
Bobus Mcmann
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2025-06-20
The worst service I’ve ever experienced. Will never come back. Maria, cashier, refused to let me look at the cakes on display. She said you come here, and read the menu. She left her coworker to handle the long line while she stood to the side, making me wait and giving me dirty looks. Eventually s...
Arne Martens
1 review
★★★★★
2025-07-03
Otis Clark
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-22
Gregory Fosdal
1 review
★★★★★
2025-09-10
Currently attending our fourth pie night and just want to express my gratitude to the staff. Thank you for holding an incredible event for my family and I to celebrate an annual tradition. The staff is incredibly accommodating and the food is awesome as always. We always feel at home here so thank y...
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