Croissants, danishes, scones, muffins — baked in our kitchen each morning starting at 4:30 AM. Out of the oven by the time you arrive.
Most cafes don't bake their own pastries. We do — every morning, in-house, starting at 4:30 AM. By 8 AM the croissants are still warm, the danishes are out of the oven within the last 90 minutes, and the muffins have just set. This page is the full pastry menu and what we'd recommend with each.
Year-round pastries
Butter croissant — $4.50. The classic. 81 layers of European-style butter.
Almond croissant — $5.50. Filled with almond cream, topped with sliced almonds.
Chocolate croissant — $5.00. Two batons of dark chocolate baked into the lamination.
Cookie of the day — $3.50. Rotates: chocolate chip, oat raisin, peanut butter, ginger molasses.
Muffin — $4.00. Daily flavor varies.
Scone with jam — $4.00. House-made jam.
Seasonal pastries
Each season brings rotating items:
Spring (March–June)
Strawberry-rhubarb danish
Lemon poppyseed muffin
Pistachio shortbread
Rosewater financier
Summer (June–August)
Peach galette
Blueberry buckle muffin
Lemon-cardamom scone
Fall (September–November)
Pumpkin spice scone
Apple turnover
Maple pecan sticky bun
Spiced almond croissant
Winter (December–February)
Chocolate-orange croissant
Cardamom roll
Gingerbread muffin
Mince pie tartlet
What makes our pastries different
European-style butter — higher fat content, more lamination, better flake.
French-style flour — more delicate texture for laminated dough.
3-day croissant process — dough is started two days before baking.
81 layers of butter in each croissant. Industrial bakeries do 27.
Real fruit — pumpkin is real pumpkin, apple is real apple. No "pumpkin spice" syrups.
No frozen dough — everything mixed and shaped in-house each day.
When to come for fresh pastries
The case is fully stocked at 8 AM. By 11 AM on weekends, the most popular items (almond croissants, sticky buns in fall, danishes) often sell out. By 2 PM the case is thinner. By close (5 PM) the leftover items go to staff or get donated.
For specific pastries, come before 11 AM on weekends. For weekday browsing, anytime is fine.
Drink pairings
Pastry
Drink
Butter croissant
Drip coffee or flat white
Almond croissant
Flat white or hot matcha
Chocolate croissant
Drip coffee, black
Cookie
Iced matcha or cold brew
Muffin
Hot tea or americano
Scone
Cortado or hot tea
Pastry trays for groups
Hosting a brunch, meeting, or event? Order a pastry tray (12, 24, or 36 pieces). 24 hours notice. See catering details.
Address and hours
Café Mia · 1128 Broadway · Brooklyn, NY 11221. Open daily 8 AM – 5 PM. Pastries fresh starting at 8 AM.
Frequently asked questions
Are Café Mia pastries baked in-house?
Yes — every pastry is baked in our kitchen each morning, starting at 4:30 AM.
What time should I come to get fresh pastries?
Before 11 AM on weekends — the most popular items often sell out by then. Weekdays anytime.
How much is a croissant at Café Mia?
$4.50 for butter, $5.00 for chocolate, $5.50 for almond.
Do you have gluten-free pastries?
We don't currently make a gluten-free version of our laminated pastries. We can offer gluten-free bread for sandwiches.
Can I order a pastry tray for an event?
Yes — trays of 12, 24, or 36 pieces. 24 hours notice. Email CafeMiaBk@gmail.com.
