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Colson Patisserie

Colson Patisserie Colson Patisserie: A coffee shop and French restaurant, Colson Patisserie is the New York manifestation of Hubert Colson's beloved establishment of the same name in Mons, Belgium. Serving up the best possible products made with love and the best ingredients available, it is well-known for its delicious breakfast pastries including croissants, pain au chocolate, and brioche. Stop by for delectable sandwich and coffee offerings at Park Slope and Industry City locations.

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Colson’s taking over the West Coast this weekend! We’ll be at World of Coffee in San Diego from April 10-12. If you’re p...
04/09/2026

Colson’s taking over the West Coast this weekend! We’ll be at World of Coffee in San Diego from April 10-12. If you’re planning on attending, shoot us a message so we can meet you there!

Loaded with lemons! Here to zest up the Spring season is our Lemon Croissant! 🍋🥐 Rich, buttery croissant dough filled wi...
04/02/2026

Loaded with lemons! Here to zest up the Spring season is our Lemon Croissant! 🍋🥐

Rich, buttery croissant dough filled with citrusy lemon curd pastry cream, and topped with lemon-infused royal icing. A perfect way to zest up the Spring season!

Available to Pre-Order for Pick-up now via link in bio!

Dark, decadent, and delicious. Indulge in our classic 8” Flourless Chocolate Cake this Passover! A rich, gluten-friendly...
04/01/2026

Dark, decadent, and delicious. Indulge in our classic 8” Flourless Chocolate Cake this Passover!

A rich, gluten-friendly dessert that highlights the intensity and boldness of chocolate with just the right touch of sweetness.
Best enjoyed at room temperature or slightly warmed. This Passover favorite treat will not disappoint. (Serves 8)

Available to Pre-Order for Pick-up now via link in bio!

Easter just got a little sweeter 🐣 Hot Cross Buns are here!Honey, boozy raisins, and a lift from candied citrus sweeten ...
03/27/2026

Easter just got a little sweeter 🐣 Hot Cross Buns are here!

Honey, boozy raisins, and a lift from candied citrus sweeten up our buttery brioche dough, baked with a traditional cross in the center.

Traditionally consumed during Easter, but we’ll have it through all of April. Available in Single Serve and Large (3-4 Servings).

Available to Pre-Order for Pick-up now via link in bio!

The perfect St. Patrick’s Day always includes a bite of Irish Soda Bread!Colson’s own twist on the Irish Soda Bread, a d...
03/17/2026

The perfect St. Patrick’s Day always includes a bite of Irish Soda Bread!

Colson’s own twist on the Irish Soda Bread, a delectable quick bread is an explosion of flavors from black currants, candied ginger, caraway seeds, anise seeds, salt, pearl sugar and of course, Irish Whiskey. *contains alcohol*

Available to Pre-Order for In-Store Pickup now for Single Serve and Large (3-4 Servings) via link in bio

Get in the St. Paddy’s spirit with all things Irish Whiskey!Rich, buttery croissant dough filled to brim with Irish Whis...
03/13/2026

Get in the St. Paddy’s spirit with all things Irish Whiskey!

Rich, buttery croissant dough filled to brim with Irish Whiskey infused chocolate ganache, and topped with Irish Whiskey vanilla glaze. *contains alcohol*

Available to Pre-Order for In-Store Pickup now via link in bio

🍀 The perfect St. Patrick’s Day always includes a bite of Irish Soda Bread! 🍀 Colson’s own twist on the Irish Soda Bread...
03/12/2026

🍀 The perfect St. Patrick’s Day always includes a bite of Irish Soda Bread! 🍀

Colson’s own twist on the Irish Soda Bread, a delectable quick bread is an explosion of flavors from black currants, candied ginger, caraway seeds, anise seeds, salt, pearl sugar and of course, Irish Whiskey. *contains alcohol*

Available to Pre-Order for In-Store Pickup starting March 12th for Single Serve and Large (3-4 Servings) via link in bio

My dear friend and mentor Hubert Colson passed away this morning after a long battle with lung disease. He was 69 years ...
07/05/2020

My dear friend and mentor Hubert Colson passed away this morning after a long battle with lung disease. He was 69 years old. He died peacefully surrounded by his husband and his dear friends.

He fought the disease with an almost superhuman amount of bravery and courage, always looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. In sickness as in health, he was a unique inspiration to me and many others. He is survived by his husband, Jean-Luc, who was at his side, with much love and generosity on this difficult rollercoaster of a journey that was Hubert's life for the past 15 years.

Hubert was the definition of a renaissance man. He was born in Liege, Belgium on February 15th 1951. He was the only son of a baker and pastry chef who carried the family tradition dating back more than two centuries; and a mother, teacher of French letters who became quadriplegic due to complications of childbirth. For most of his life, this dual heritage drove Hubert to constantly inhabit the worlds of letters, theater, education and food.

He started his professional life in education as a teacher and school principal. He faced discrimination in his family and within the educational system because of his homosexuality. In 1985, he opened his namesake bakery in Mons which delighted customers for 20 years. Its incredible range of breads, tarts, cookies, waffles and ice creams delighted all who entered. During that time, Hubert authored 4 cookbooks including 2 volumes of the famous "Martine" children book series.

In his 40s, Hubert started psychology studies at the Sorbonne in Paris. For years, he commuted between Paris and Mons, studying and then working as a psychoanalyst (after graduating with a Master in Advanced Studies) half of the week, and baking and tending to his store and customers on weekends and holidays. For years, he worked with terminally ill AIDS patients.
During that time, he also met Jean-Luc who became his life partner. They married in 2014.

He was a tireless worker, educator and creator. While juggling these two very different professions in two different countries, he also found the time to write a memoir ("Petrir la Vie" which translates to "Kneading Life) which was published in 2009 by Payot. He was also an avid theater lover. He was a member of the Moliere academy, the French equivalent of the Tony Awards.

In 2006, Hubert was forced to close his famous bakery in Mons. Years of living two full professional lives in two cities had taken a toll on the bakery. At that time, he also started a long battle with cancer that haunted him until today. 2006, was also the year I was privileged to start carrying Hubert's torch in Brooklyn.

For years, Hubert, when physically able, travelled to NY to work with the many chefs and bakers who've worked in our kitchens in Park Slope and Industry City. He was a tireless teacher and cheerleader, giving his time and expertise, always pushing us upwards. He touched the lives of many of our employees and customers with his determination, dedication and talent. You could always tell when Hubert was in town, because our pastry case would be overflowing with new products, delighting our customers. While it is self-evident that Colson Patisserie would not have seen the light of the day without him, I must also say that it would not have survived without his continued dedication. Small businesses like our bakery are fragile entities, operating on razor thin margins, always vulnerable to the smallest crisis. Colson Patisserie in Brooklyn, although well received by the Park Slope community from day one, was one of these fledgling businesses that took many, many years of work, dedication, investment in time and money to become a financially sustainable company. Hubert's dedication and love always kept me going. He and I knew we were doing something right. Our customers never failed to let us know how important our little bakery had become to many of them.

I know that Hubert took great pride in seeing our company develop and reach maturity. After opening our commissary kitchen in Sunset Park in 2012 and with the arrival of Andrew Hackel, who joined the company in 2013, we were able to grow our wholesale customer base, finally bringing revenues in the business that allowed us to invest in staff, equipment, systems and packaging. By the time Covid-19 shut down New York a few months ago, Colson Patisserie had a staff of 65, supplying close to 200 cafes, grocery stores, hotels and other businesses on a daily basis and operating two retail bakeries/cafes. The strength of our business before the crisis ensured that we would survive this moment even though many of our customers have left the city and so many of our wholesale customers have closed.

So in this time of uncertainty and hardship for so many, we must channel Hubert's energy, strength and optimism more than ever. We don't know yet how long the COVID crisis will last and how deeply it will change the lives and the economy of New York and its citizens. This past week, as I was processing Hubert's final hospitalization and the realization that his life was ending, I was walking in the semi-deserted streets of Manhattan witnessing entire blocks of shuttered businesses; I was reminded that small businesses like ours create the connections, the culture and communities that make our city thrive.

Hubert, you have taught me so much and changed my personal and professional lives in such a profound way. You were truly a member of my family. A dear friend to my parents and extended American family. An uncle to me, my brother Raphael, my wife Ronit and my children. And during these last few years, your courage and tenacity in the face of this illness that took such a toll on your body and your ability to work, travel, go to the theater, enjoy the company of your friends, everything that gave joy and meaning to your life, was an incredible example of resilience and grit.

Rest in peace Hubert. Your legacy lives on.

Mon cher ami et mentor, Hubert Colson, est décédé ce matin après une longue bataille contre le cancer. Il avait 69 ans. Il s'est éteint paisiblement, entouré de son mari Jean-Luc et de ses amis les plus chers.

Hubert a été malade pendant près de quinze ans et s'est battu avec un courage surhumain, animé en permanence par l'espoir d'un avenir meilleur. Il fut pour nous et beaucoup d'autres, une source d'inspiration. Son mari Jean-Luc l’accompagna avec amour et générosité tout au long de ce chemin de joies et de douleurs.

Hubert était un homme hors du commun. Né à Liège, le 15 février 1951, Il était le fils unique d'un boulanger-pâtissier et d'une professeure de lettres. Après la naissance d'Hubert, sa mère contracta une sclérose en plaques et resta tétraplégique. De ses parents, Hubert hérita à la fois du désir d'enseigner et celui d'un savoir-faire exceptionnel dans le domaine de la pâtisserie.
Il débuta sa vie professionnelle dans l'éducation en tant que professeur et directeur d'école. Il fut la victime de discrimination dans sa famille et dans son milieu professionnel en raison de son homosexualité. En 1985, il ouvre sa boulangerie éponyme à Mons, perpétuant ainsi une tradition familiale vieille de deux siècles. Pendant vingt ans, il enchanta une large clientèle avec ses pains, tartes, biscuits, gaufres et glaces. Il fut aussi l'auteur de quatre livres de cuisine dont deux dans la fameuse série « Martine » destinée aux enfants.

A l'aube de la quarantaine, Hubert commence des études de psychologie à la Sorbonne. Pendant des années, il fit la navette entre Paris et Mons, se consacrant à sa formation de futur analyste tout en continuant à régaler les clients de sa pâtisserie, travaillant ainsi sans relâche. Durant cette période, il s'investit avec beaucoup de dévouement dans l'accompagnement des malades du sida en fin de vie. C'est à la même époque qu'il a rencontré Jean-Luc qui allait devenir son mari en 2014.

Il fut un travailleur infatigable, un éducateur et un créateur. Tout en jonglant avec ces deux métiers très différents et dans deux pays, il trouva également le temps d'écrire un récit, "Pétrir la Vie" publié en 2009 chez Payot. Passionné de théâtre. Il fut membre de l'académie des Molière pendant de nombreuses années et entraîne à sa suite un large groupe d'amis à la Comédie Française.

En 2006, Hubert fut contraint de fermer sa célèbre boulangerie de Mons. Ce fut une épreuve très douloureuse pour celui qui, pendant des années, mena de front deux activités professionnelles dans deux lieux différents. C'est au cours de cette même année que le cancer d'Hubert fut diagnostiqué et qu'il commença une bataille contre la maladie. L'été 2006 fut aussi celui de l'ouverture de la Pâtisserie Colson à Brooklyn.

Pendant des années, Hubert est venu à New York pour former et travailler avec les nombreux chefs et boulangers de nos cuisines à Park Slope et Industry City. Il fut un enseignant et un soutien infatigable, donnant son temps et son expertise, nous poussant toujours vers le haut. Par sa détermination, son dévouement et son talent, Hubert a pris une place importante dans le cœur de nos employés et de nos clients. Lorsque Hubert était à New York, notre comptoir débordait de nouveaux produits, pour le plus grand plaisir de nos habitués. Bien qu'il soit évident que Colson Pâtisserie n'aurait pas vu le jour sans lui, je dois également dire que notre entreprise n'aurait pas survécu sans son dévouement et son implication. Les petites entreprises comme notre boulangerie sont des entités fragiles, opérant sur des marges minuscules, toujours vulnérables à la plus petite crise. Colson Pâtisserie à Brooklyn, bien que bien accueillie par la communauté de Park Slope dès le premier jour, fut une de ces entreprises naissantes qui demandent de nombreuses années de travail, de persévérance, d'investissement en temps et en argent pour devenir viable. Le dévouement et l'amour d'Hubert m'ont permis de persévérer. Lui et moi savions que nous faisions quelque chose de bien. Nos clients ont souvent témoigné de leur attachement à notre petite boulangerie.

Je sais que Hubert était très fier de voir notre entreprise se développer et atteindre sa maturité. Après avoir ouvert notre laboratoire de production à Sunset Park en 2012 et avec l'arrivée d'Andrew Hackel, qui a rejoint la société en 2013, nous avons pu accroître notre base de clientèle de vente en gros, générant enfin des revenus dans l'entreprise qui nous ont permis d'investir dans le personnel, l'équipement, les systèmes et l'emballage. Au moment où le Covid-19 a fermé New York il y a quelques mois, Colson Pâtisserie comptait 65 employés, livrant quotidiennement près de 200 cafés, épiceries, hôtels et autres entreprises et exploitant deux point de ventes. La force de nos activités avant la crise nous a permis de survivre à ce moment, même si beaucoup de nos clients ont quitté la ville et que la plupart de nos clients de vente en gros ont fermé leur lieu de vente.

En cette période d'incertitude et de difficultés pour tant de personnes, nous devons plus que jamais garder en nous l'énergie, la force et l'optimisme d'Hubert. Nous ne savons pas encore combien de temps durera la crise du covid et à quel point elle changera la vie et l'économie de New York et de ses citoyens. La semaine dernière, alors que je prenais conscience qu’Hubert entrait à l’hôpital pour la dernière fois, je me suis promené dans les rues semi désertes de Manhattan et ai vu que des blocs entiers de boutiques étaient fermés. J’ai pensé alors que des petites entreprises comme la nôtre créent du lien social, des échanges, de la culture et sont indispensables à la prospérité d'une ville.

Hubert, tu m'as tellement appris, tu as changé ma vie personnelle et professionnelle de manière si profonde. Tu étais vraiment un membre de ma famille. Un ami très cher pour mes parents et ma famille américaine. Un oncle pour moi, pour mon frère Raphaël, pour ma femme Ronit et pour mes enfants. Au cours de ces dernières années, ta combativité face à cette maladie qui dévastait ton corps et t’empêchait de travailler, voyager, aller au théâtre, profiter de la compagnie de tes amis, bref, tout ce qui donnait du plaisir et du sens à ta vie, reste pour moi un formidable exemple de résilience et de courage.

Repose en paix Hubert. Ton héritage perdure.
--
Yonatan Israel

11/23/2019
colson patisserie is proud to announce the arrival of these breathtaking babies, each of which does in fact weigh as muc...
11/01/2019

colson patisserie is proud to announce the arrival of these breathtaking babies, each of which does in fact weigh as much as a newborn, ready to be offered up at your thanksgiving feast. or any given tuesday, we don't know your life. pumpkin, apple calvados, chocolate pecan, or poached pear & almond cream, all serving 12, for pickup or delivery, plus they're 11% off on orders placed by 11/11. [we're also handling your breakfast buffet and your bread basket -- details forthcoming -- because we want you to be well-rested for national stretchy pants day.] link in bio, samples in store, pie bounty abounding. @ Colson Patisserie

our challah’s available online and in our cafes for your high holiday spreads, it weighs two pounds, can also come with ...
09/21/2019

our challah’s available online and in our cafes for your high holiday spreads, it weighs two pounds, can also come with raisins, and that’s that on that. whether you get an extra to eat on the commute home is between you and the moral authority of your choice.

08/31/2019

we’ve been so busy luxuriating in our freshened-up park slope digs we haven’t even shown the ‘gram. a little more room in the entryway, a ramp so folks have a smooth ride getting in and out, and a row of pendant lights, all the better to show off the goods. not bad for a three day glow-up.

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374 9th Street
Brooklyn, NY
11215

To get to 9th Street in New York, you can take the subway and get off at either the Astor Place or Union Square stops. Alternatively, you can drive and park on nearby streets or use a parking garage in the area. Please note that parking can be limited and expensive in this busy part of town. Once you arrive on 9th Street, look for the coffee shop and French restaurant located in the vicinity.

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7:30am - 7pm
Sunday 7:30am - 7pm

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Colson Patisserie is a delightful French bakery and coffee shop located on 9th Street in New York. The establishment is an extension of the beloved Belgian patisserie of the same name, which has been serving up sweet treats for over twenty years. The New York outpost is run by Parisian born filmmaker Yonatan Israel, who trained with Hubert Colson and his team to continue the tradition of serving the best possible products made with love and the best ingredients available.

One visit to Colson Patisserie will leave you craving more of their delicious breakfast pastries, including croissants, pain au chocolate, and brioche. Their light and moist financiers are also a must-try. If you're looking for something savory, be sure to stop by for their delectable sandwich offerings.

The ambiance at Colson Patisserie is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while indulging in one of their scrumptious pastries. Whether you're in Park Slope or Industry City, this bakery and café is definitely worth a visit.

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