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    Apple Pie Bakery Café

    4.0 (160 reviews)
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    Tofu salad
    Krystyn P.

    Okay, so out of all the offerings at CIA, this was just average. Overall it's best to remember that each dining facility is a classroom lab and learning experience for all of the students. I do wonder though if the things get smoother (i.e. did class just come into session when I visited?) the food offerings were good but the management of ordering flow was a bit of a mess. I don't know if they set things up with a weird flow and then hopefully the students figure out the flaw, but it certainly feels like they're set up with a disadvantage. You can only order pastries right at the pastry window, but they can't check you out. You then have to go to one of the other checkout registers, but then it feels like you're cutting someone off who just wanted to order a coffee. I've never walked into a bakery with this level of disorganization so it was like really? I'm hoping this is a matter of training for the students, but from an outside entity walking in, it's confusing and it doesn't display the institution in the best light.

    Chicken Caesar salad and unsweetened black currant iced tea
    Kari A.

    We had lunch here yesterday and it was fantastic! I am a huge Caesar salad fan and it was fantastic. But here's the thing and I hope they read these reviews and fix it--lots of items on the menu are prepackaged in the cold case to go BUT when I asked if that was my only option for a Caesar salad they said no, that they made them fresh for dining in! This is not made clear anywhere and the menu and setup implies the items in the case are only made to go. So I got a freshly made Caesar salad that was delightful! My friend got a freshly made beet salad and we both had the unsweetened black currant iced tea. The students working there were very friendly and professional and helpful. We very much enjoyed our lunch! They really should put something like (to go or dine in) next to the menu items that are offered to go but are also made fresh for those dining in.

    Pratiksha R.

    Reached at 8.05 am while they were still bringing their breakfast cakes out. We ordered a Southwest breakfast burrito and 3 cheese breakfast burritos. Both were delicious. I loved the southwest burrito more since it has a lot of veggies with eggs. The staff was really sweet. I was confused about what cake should I order and with their suggestion ended up ordering peach cornbread cake that was good and a bit dry because of corn flour but peaches complimented it well. The ambiance is beautiful. It feels like you are walking in some fancy restaurant space.

    Mary T.

    Stopped in here for a late lunch with some friends. Good thing we got there before two because that's when they stop making hot food. They seemed to be out of the things that I wanted to try but I was very happy with what I ordered. The chicken pozole soup was AMAZING! Lots of chicken with tons of flavor and a little kick! The broth was full of flavor too. Loved it. The cauliflower pizza was also great. The little honey drizzle sweetened up the pizza more than I'd like normally but it was a nice touch. For dessert (I finally made it), I had a huge biscotti half dipped in chocolate with a cappuccino. A perfect ending.

    Fried green tomatoes, Asian beef tacos, gnocchi.
    Danielle L.

    Went back to our alma mater for a fresh taste of deliciousness and old memories. The service was excellent, even for an informal cafe! The food, excellent! I always love coming back home for real food! Thanks AP!

    Loredo L.

    Stopped by for dessert after eating at American Bounty. We got the last available apple pie and it was one of the best I've ever tasted. Must try!

    Apple Pie Bakery (Culinary Institute) Poppy scone
    Christian L.

    Excellent Bakery! Been here numerous times for breakfasts, meetings, coffee or to chat. There are no reservations required. This bakery changed since like 2010 - it's now more modern and has less tables. It seems more geared towards Culinary Institute of America students these days, too. When I came here 4 weeks ago at about 11am the baked goods were already sold out! What gives? Get those bakers and cooks to make 10 more items a piece so that the public, staff and visitors don't come here and leave disappointed. That's important!!! Even if superiors and superintendent think they can not afford the sugar, flour and spices.. Bake a few more items in the morning, instead of running out and looking like deadbeats to the public who want to visit and walk away with nice memories. Running out of breakfast items during breakfast at a Culinary Institute is, well: unacceptable! Review: 5

    Shani F.

    Went for lunch on Monday (the restaurants were closed so we were very glad that the cafe was open). We made it just in time and even though it says take out only, they do have an indoor area where they let people sit. We both had the lemon chicken with orzo, which was delicious, and I'm not a big orzo fan. The soup came with their crusty rolls (saved that for later). I ordered the cauliflower flatbread, which I was expecting to be vegetarian. I didn't read the list of ingredients close enough because it turned out there was prosciutto on it. It looked beautiful, but gave that to my friend since I don't eat pork. Instead I ordered the tomato tartine, which was on great bread! For dessert we tried a couple of baked goods. I had the beautiful lemon tartine (even the top was edible!) and my friend had this lovely concoction with bananas. The massive chocolate chunk cookie was for the road. I would definitely like to go back and try the restaurants as well as return to the cafe in a different season.

    Sweet treat and chips with dip
    Mel C.

    First time back here in a while. Greeted right away when entering the building with a friendly student to help direct non students. Went to the bakery- beautiful space flooded with natural light. Display case of bakery items looks inviting. I was looking for a sit down lunch meal as I had last time I was here. I was disappointed as most items were cold in a cooling display case. They had 3 fresh items to choose from- pizza, pot pie or soup. Non of which I wanted. I wanted a freshly made salad and was unable to get that. I went with two chips and dips as to grab something. My guest was there for the bakery items. They had many options. The sweet treats had beautiful presentations to them, but while eating they would fall apart and did not wow us. I unfortunately will not be returning. I do love the culinary and will select one of the sit down restaurants as opposed to the bakery.

    THE BEST cortado I have ever had and amazing chocolate dipped almond biscotti!
    Kristen K.

    I had the best cortado I've ever had...ever...this past week when visiting this bakery at the CIA! The chocolate dipped almond biscotti were also amazing! I would drive back from RI just to have a couple more!! Thank you for the friendly service and a delicious snack!

    Michelle T.

    This place is amazing. Every dessert and pastry is to die for with such a steal price. The intricacy and uniqueness of each of the cake were impressive. The lemon cake had such a unique flavor of spices that I never thought would pair so well - lemongrass and ginger. The apple cake had really nice filling in the inside. Croissants weren't bad but definitely better quality than most places. I would past on the small Ferraro rocher cake. The bigger cakes are definitely a better value. They're only open Monday thru Friday and sells out quickly, come early!

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    This place is amazing the food the people and meeting some of the students was great

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    Wonderful CIA establishment for great food and fun. Excellent desserts and great service.

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    Is this cafe appropriate for well-behaved toddlers? It seems like a casual eatery and my son would probably be in heaven with all the treats.

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