Our Top 10 Best-Selling Pastries and Why Customers Love Them

Top TLDR:

Kelly's Kitchen best-selling pastries are beloved for their made-from-scratch quality, seasonal ingredients, and consistent flavor. This guide covers all 10 top sellers — from buttery croissants to fudgy brownies — and explains what makes each one a customer favorite. If you're visiting for the first time, start with our Classic Butter Croissant or the Signature Almond Danish.

There's something special that happens when someone takes their first bite of a pastry made with real butter, hand-folded dough, and ingredients sourced with care. At Kelly's Kitchen, that moment is what we work toward every single morning. Our ovens are on before sunrise, our team is elbow-deep in dough by the time most people hit snooze, and by the time our doors open, every tray is freshly filled.

Over the years, customers have told us which pastries they dream about, drive across town for, and bring to every Sunday brunch. This list is a direct result of that feedback. These are the ten best-selling pastries at Kelly's Kitchen — ranked by love, loyalty, and how fast they sell out.

1. Classic Butter Croissant

This one never leaves the menu, and it never will. Our Classic Butter Croissant is laminated by hand using a 72-hour cold-fermentation process that builds flavor layer by layer. The result is a pastry with a shatteringly crisp exterior and a soft, honeycomb-like interior that holds together just long enough for you to finish it.

Customers say it's the croissant that "ruined all other croissants for them" — and we take that as a compliment. Pair it with one of our seasonal drinks for a full morning experience.

2. Signature Almond Danish

If you've ever walked past our display case and stopped mid-step, it was probably because of the Almond Danish. Topped with sliced almonds, a dusting of powdered sugar, and filled with house-made almond cream, this pastry balances sweetness with a slightly nutty depth that keeps it from being too rich.

It's one of our most photographed items, and for good reason. Check out our full pastry menu to see what else is in the case.

3. Chocolate Hazelnut Morning Bun

This is the pastry that converts people. Guests who walk in thinking they're "not a pastry person" walk out holding a Chocolate Hazelnut Morning Bun. We roll our signature dough with a chocolate hazelnut filling, twist it tightly, bake it until caramelized on the edges, and finish it with a light drizzle that sets into a thin shell.

It's indulgent without being heavy, which is why it shows up on nearly every catering order we fulfill.

4. Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

Some pastries are seasonal. This one earned its permanent spot. The Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish uses a lightly sweetened cream cheese base topped with whole blueberries that soften and burst during baking. The dough underneath stays tender, and the edges crisp just enough to give you that satisfying contrast.

We use fresh blueberries when they're in season and switch to a house-preserved jam during off-months — so the flavor is consistent no matter when you come in. Learn more about how we source our ingredients.

5. Cardamom Knot

The Cardamom Knot has a dedicated following, and they're vocal about it. This Scandinavian-inspired pastry is made with enriched dough spiced with freshly ground cardamom, hand-twisted into a tight knot, and finished with pearl sugar. It's aromatic, chewy in the center, and just sweet enough.

It's the kind of pastry that feels familiar and unexpected at the same time. If you're curious about the story behind it, we talk about our baking inspirations on our about page.

6. Lemon Poppy Seed Scone

Not every best-seller needs to be layered or filled. Our Lemon Poppy Seed Scone proves that a perfectly executed simple pastry is just as compelling. We use real lemon zest (not extract), a light touch with the sugar, and enough butter to keep the crumb tender without making it dense.

It's the top pick for customers who want something that pairs cleanly with black coffee or tea. Scones are also frequently part of our weekend brunch specials, so check what's running before you visit.

7. Kouign-Amann

This one takes the most time to make and sells out the fastest. Kouign-Amann (pronounced "kween ah-MAHN") is a Breton pastry built from yeasted bread dough layered with butter and sugar, then baked until the sugar caramelizes into a crackling, toffee-like crust on the outside while the inside stays soft and slightly chewy.

It's not available every day — we make it in limited batches throughout the week. Follow us on our events and specials page to catch it when it's fresh out.

8. Ham and Gruyère Croissant

Our savory option on this list, and it earns its place. The Ham and Gruyère Croissant starts with the same laminated dough as our Classic Butter Croissant, then gets filled with thinly sliced ham and a generous amount of aged Gruyère before baking. The cheese melts into the layers, the ham crisps slightly at the edges, and the whole thing tastes like a proper European bakery lunch.

It's become the go-to for customers grabbing breakfast on the way to work and for office group orders. If you need it in quantity, reach out in advance — we can accommodate large requests.

9. Brown Butter Financier

Small in size, enormous in flavor. The Brown Butter Financier is a French-style mini cake made with almond flour, egg whites, and butter cooked past the melting point until it turns golden and nutty. The result is a dense, moist little rectangle with a crisp shell and a flavor that lingers.

We rotate seasonal add-ins — a raspberry pressed into the top in summer, a sliver of candied ginger in fall — but the base recipe doesn't change. View our seasonal menu rotations to see what's current.

10. Double Chocolate Brownie

Yes, a brownie. And it belongs on this list. Our Double Chocolate Brownie uses two forms of chocolate — melted dark chocolate in the batter and chunks of semi-sweet chocolate folded in before baking. No cakey texture, no dry edges. Just a dense, fudgy center with a paper-thin crust on top that crackles when you cut through it.

It's the most-ordered item for custom gift boxes and one of the first things we add to any celebration package. If you've never had ours, it'll reset your expectations for what a brownie can be.

What Makes a Kelly's Kitchen Pastry Different

Every item on this list shares a few things in common: real ingredients, no shortcuts on technique, and a team that takes the time to do it right. We don't use pre-made doughs, artificial flavors, or anything we wouldn't want to eat ourselves.

The other thing these pastries have in common is that they've all been shaped by the people who come through our doors. When something sells out fast, we pay attention. When customers ask for something back, we listen. This list exists because of that conversation — and it changes as our customers do.

If you want to make sure you don't miss your favorite, you can place an order ahead of time or sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop on what's fresh, what's seasonal, and what's selling fast.

How to Find Us and When to Visit

Our pastries are baked fresh daily, and high-demand items like the Kouign-Amann and the Cardamom Knot can sell out before noon on weekends. We recommend visiting early for the best selection. You can also check our hours and location page before heading over.

For parties, corporate breakfasts, and events, our catering team can put together custom pastry assortments built around this list — just let us know your headcount and any dietary needs, and we'll handle the rest.

Bottom TLDR:

Kelly's Kitchen best-selling pastries — from the Classic Butter Croissant to the Double Chocolate Brownie — are made fresh daily using scratch techniques and real ingredients. Each of the 10 items on this list earned its spot through consistent customer demand and uncompromising quality. To guarantee your favorites, place an order online ahead of your visit or arrive early, especially on weekends.