Altbau

Altbau is an airy Williamsburg bakery connected to Tartine baking pedigree, garnering major hype for its artisan sourdough loaves and scratch-made goods. The shop is celebrated for its intricately laminated, airy croissants and specialty pastries, often drawing crowds down the street for its high-end bread.

Commenters generally agree that the pastries are genuinely delicious, but opinion is sharply divided on the pricing and crowd factor. Many express heavy skepticism over long wait times and paying twelve dollars for a loaf of bread, viewing the hype as overpriced, even as others validate the quality.