My Honest Review of Lidl Pastries as a Pro Baker
A pro baker reviewed various pastries from Lidl, a grocery store known for its affordable bakery items. The review highlighted both positive and negative aspects of the pastries, with standout items like the chocolate chunk cookie and lemon poppyseed scone receiving high scores. Overall, the pastries are praised for their low prices, making them a good option for budget-conscious consumers.
- ▪The chocolate chunk cookie received a perfect score of 10/10 for its flavor and texture.
- ▪The lemon poppyseed scone also scored 10/10, noted for its pleasant lemon flavor and moist center.
- ▪The butter croissant was rated 7.5/10, praised for its buttery taste and value at $0.49.
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| Original publisher | Bon Appétit |
| Canonical URL | https://www.bonappetit.com/story/lidl-grocery-store-pastries-review |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-27T15:08:01.785Z |
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CookingMy Honest Review of Lidl Pastries as a Pro BakerI tried the grocery store’s famous $0.49 croissants, plus chocolate chunk cookies and more.By Jesse SzewczykMay 27, 2026I’m a bit of a pastry snob. Not in an annoying way, but in an endearing way that’s justified and rooted in years of experience. (That’s what I tell myself!) I develop new baking recipes almost every week in the Test Kitchen, so I’m constantly tasting, examining, and critiquing every detail of sweet treats. So when the German-owned grocery store Lidl—famous for its beloved bakery section—opened up in my neighborhood, I knew I needed to try it.What makes the bakery items so popular? Well, for starters, they’re dirt cheap. I’m talking less than a dollar for many. And people genuinely love them.
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