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Desserts by Michael Allen

1015 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11238
nr. Grand Ave  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-230-3360 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: Coffeehouse, Dessert / Ice Cream Shop

Official Website

michaelallendesserts.com

Hours

Tue-Fri, 7am-8pm; Sat, 8am-8pm; Sun, 8am-6pm; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

C at Clinton-Washington Aves.

Prices

Individual pastries, $1.50-9; cakes and pies, $16-45

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Breakfast
  • Great Desserts
  • Lunch
  • Notable Chef
  • Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef
  • Take-Out
  • WiFi
  • Reservations Not Required
  • Catering

Alcohol

  • No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

Former Water’s Edge and United Nations pastry chef Michael Allen has been bringing desserts of all stripes and freshly-baked bread to a stretch of Fulton better known for bodegas and dollar stores since November 2008. With the exception of a few loafs of fougasse bread jauntily hanging in the window, the décor is spare, but the warm lighting and an open kitchen create a surprisingly cozy atmosphere for enjoying a cup of good coffee and a dense yet supremely moist carrot-raisin muffin. The French and American bread selections (everything from brioche to a whole wheat country loaf) are a boon to a neighborhood with few grocery options. Traditional French pastries and desserts are a highlight (the tart lemon macaron is especially nice), but the bakery also features arguably the best cupcakes in Clinton Hill: dense cakes topped with an airy frosting. A variety of cakes, pies, and, during the holidays, gingerbread houses, are available by special order.

Recommended Dishes

Carrot raisin muffins, $2; red velvet cupcakes, $2.50; lemon macaroon, $1.50

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Service: 10.0
Décor: 7.0
Value: 8.0

How could this place not get a critic's pick?

denmanjeffrey from 11225 | Posted on 9/15/09

Overall Rating: (NA) (Not Rated)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 7
Value: 8

Desserts by Michael Allen didnt get a critics pick? Travesty! Everything there is first class. The woman behind the counter is incredibly nice and everything I've had there has been amazing. The Preline in particular was great. Decor is a tad bare but who cares? Best pastries ever.

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