[Photograph: Kathy YL Chan]

Croissants are the highlight of any visit to Mille-Feuille, but don't forget about their other treats. Extra dark and voluptuous, Mille-Feuille's Royal Chocolate Mousse ($5) comes enrobed in an outer layer of dark chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. Slide your fork to the bottom and capture all three components in a single bite. The mousse accounts for 80% of the creation, and the bottom 20% is made of layers from almond cake and crisp feuilletine bound together with chocolate.

Mille-Feuille Bakery

552 Laguardia Place, New York, NY 10012 (map)
212-533-4698
millefeuille-nyc.com

About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan blogs at Kathy YL Chan, where she chronicles her eats and travel adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.