The story
Tucked away on Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud in the 11th, Boulangerie Criminel has quietly earned a reputation that reaches the highest echelons of Paris—Franchino Er Criminale notes its baguettes are even made for the mayor’s office. This bakery operates with a quiet confidence, drawing locals and in-the-know visitors alike for what the reviewer calls a “highly recommended” stop. The vibe is casual and unpretentious, the kind of place where quality speaks louder than decor.
Franchino awards an 8.5–9/10 overall, singling out the *chausson à l’abricot et vanille* as “exceptional” and praising the *pain au chocolat* as great. The croissant is good, if “a bit soft,” but the real win is value: €8.20 for four pastries. For those seeking a neighborhood favorite with serious pedigree, Boulangerie Criminel delivers without fuss.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
The Girella emerges as the undisputed star, a flaky, buttery marvel that reviewers call transcendent. The overall vibe is one of rustic, rebellious perfection, where every bite feels like a delicious crime.
“This swirl pastry is very good, very good. It's moist inside. The pastry is well made.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Boulangerie Criminel. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A highly recommended boulangerie that even makes baguettes for the mayor's office. The apricot turnover is exceptional, the pain au chocolat is great, the croissant is good but a bit soft for my taste. Great value at €8.20 for four pieces. Overall 8.5-9/10.
Dishes mentioned
Chausson à l'Abricot et Vanille
This apricot and vanilla turnover is beautiful — the lamination is perfect, you just want to bite it. It's made with care, like your grandmother making gnocchi. The jam is really good, you can see vanilla specks. It's exceptional.
Girella
This swirl pastry is very good, very good. It's moist inside. The pastry is well made.
Croissant
This croissant is well made but I prefer a higher degree of dryness. It's soft like an Italian cornetto from a bakery. It's good but I like it more cooked, more dry.
Pain au Chocolat
This pain au chocolat is beautiful — it has a good external flakiness. Look at the lamination! This is a great product. The chocolate bar inside is good. It really redeemed the place.
