Dominique Ansel Bakery (Cronut birthplace)

Dominique Ansel Bakery at 189 Spring Street is where pastry chef Dominique Ansel introduced the 'Cronut' in May 2013. The Cronut generated international media coverage and long lines outside the bakery, with images of the pastry circulating widely on social media. Dominique Ansel trademarked the name and the bakery's Cronut launches became recurring internet-famous events.