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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Butter Block

Buffalo, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 74 2026
Butter Block

A French-style patisserie in Buffalo's Five Points area selling laminated pastries, pies, cakes and coffee. Croissants, sweet and savory danishes with rotating fillings, pop tarts and the maple bacon bow tie anchor a seasonal menu.

Highlights

  • Almond and hazelnut croissants
  • Maple bacon bow tie
  • Savory danishes and pop tarts

Good to know

  • Lines form early but move quickly
  • Small indoor seating area, gets crowded
  • Pre-orders taken for holidays and pies

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