I'm a croissant lover; met a friend who is also a croissant lover for coffee and croissants this morning. BUT, my husband and I recently took a trip to Paris and I also love pain aux raisins. To our delight, Cafe Bilboquet has those too, so my friend and I each had a small coffee and a pain aux raisins. The pastry was as good as any that my husband and I had in Paris! I've also had lunch here with a couple of other friends in recent months. They have a good variety of pretty authentic French sandwiches and some quiches, eggs, etc. Not inexpensive, but the food is top-notch. You order at the counter, then move up to the cashier, tell them what your order is and pay for it. If you're lucky, as we were around 9:45 this morning, you'll get one of the little round tables where you can sit and chat and relax; in good weather there are some tables outside as well; a lovely boulangerie or patisserie experience! read more

Cafe Bilboquet caught my eye as I meandered toward Central Park. I couldn't make out it's name, but I saw many customers coming out with coffees and pastries, so I decided I must try it. Upon getting closer to the door, I learned it's part of Le Bilboquet restaurant on the same block. It wasn't too crowded when I visited on a Tuesday mid-afternoon. Every table except 1 was full, but most people were heading outside on such a beautiful day with their drinks and pastries. The cafe is very cute and French. They have so many pastries I couldn't decide, so I ordered a pain au chocolat and tea. They serve Harney & Sons teas. This is a lovely spot, and I'll return to try more. read more

Typical Café with your usual pastries, and menu of beverages. I like their coffee for sure. The service is great but it could definitely get really busy, and you do have to wait. The space is self is very chic in its design, and there is a reason I came to visit . read more

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I had their kouign-amann and lemonade and while the kouign-amann was amazing, the lemonade was a bit disappointing. It came in a bottle so it wasn't made in store or fresh it seems and it was very sour. Although it is a lemonade, I think a little bit of sugar and a little less sourness would do great, or at least make it fresh as it's a cafe that already serves other beverages to order. The kouign-amann definitely saved the review as it was perfectly flaky and a good balance of sweetness. read more

Such a cute cafe with so many options including for vegetarians and vegans. I will 100% go back for the Dubai croissant. I ordered the veggie baguette toasted and it was insanely delicious along with a chai latte. Highly recommend to stop by if you're in the area. Ps. Cute dog friendly treats read more

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Very active and European style cafe with a plethora dessert/pastry options. Among cafe drink options from matcha to espressos. The staff are professionally nice and speedy with our time. It can be busy during cold season. Seating may be a wait. But there's decent size dining throughout cafe. Water closet located next to cashier. My oatmeal cookie, mini almond croissant, and chai oatmilk latte were tasty. The croissant was still flaky which means it was baked in house earlier and the oatmeal cookie was soft. I like the holiday aesthetic, have nostalgia of 20th century holidays. If you're in the East midtown area, stop by cafe bilboquet. read more

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My iced vanilla latte was solid but it's pricey for a place with no specialty drinks. Came Wednesday afternoon and the line was pretty long but moved quickly. My iced latte was good for the first couple sips and then turned bitter. I need to mix it more next time. Overall it's a solid spot but maybe not a frequent one for me read more

Cafe Bilboquet - Iced vanilla latte - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

They have ALWAYS served the customer in line AFTER me, the 2-3 times I've been here. Why. Infuriating. Are you selectively bypassing me? Are you _____? Are you just haphazard? Do you just take the aggressive people first? Are you just terrible at CS? Or ____? Why do you not honor your line? I've never had to write anything about this before. Unfortunately it didn't happen only once. Edit: moved this first line to the end, as the the relevant info is at the beginning now. Based on this, I've removed any comment on their food. For an area with a ridiculous #of impeccable pastry shops this is totally unacceptable. read more

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Cute place but not cute enough for a plain old latte to be $9. While this place has wifi, it is NOT computer friendly. I was asked to move outside if I wanted to continue using it. If this is a strict policy they have, it needs to be written somewhere. read more

Dubai Chocolate seem to be having a moment and I'm currently all on board. There is a croissant version here that is excellent. The other item I got was just ok. read more

Cafe Bilboquet - Dubai chocolate croissant - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

4.5 / 5.0 It's a very popular Cafe. A classy and relaxing cafe like a coffee shop. I was surprised at how clean the restrooms are. The croissants are said to be one of the best in UES.Crispy croissants and coffee go well together. The staff are all very kind and comfortable. It is one of the cafes I would like to visit again and again. What I ordered was: ・latte ・Pain au chocolate read more

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Great selection from macaroons, coffee, wine, pastries, and sandwiches. The prices are a bit expensive, but you definitely pay for the vibes! The service is usually fast and there's typically seating whenever I come by. read more

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Cute bakery with a good amount of seating. It's mid town prices. I didn't sit in I took to go. Service was quick and kind. Pastries looked delicious. I tried the almond croissant and it was yummy. Coffee (oat latte) was good and well made but not memorable. read more

We loved the food at this little cafe. We were there on a Thursday around 2 and the line didn't end for over an hour. Food is rich and flavorful, lemonade was perfect blend of sweet and tart. It's worth a stop, be prepared for a crowd. read more

Cafe Bilboquet - Lemon torte and caprese slider - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

I give it 5 stars for the food and ambience and 3 stars for the wait. Service is yuck and efficient. They will make time to answer your questions but when the line is out the door, they want you to be ready to go when it's your turn to order. Feels a bit like a French patisserie. Baguettes with ham and cheese, heated, were my absolute favorite item. The hazelnuts croissant was good but messy. The oatmeal raisin cookie was fabulous as was the palmier. The egg sandwich was subpar really but not terrible. Bland at best. We had one other item that was delicious but I forget now. A regular black drip coffee is easy to to get. A special coffee, made to order, will take some time. Like also to 15 minutes actually. Seating inside and out makes it great for all seasons. It's near the stadium ark so take it to go and enjoy your treats walking along the mall. Definitely recommend and would return. read more

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Best food: Quiche Lorraine ( ask them to warm it for you) Ham and cheese baguette (warm), Savory scone (cheddar cheese, bits of ham onions and something else I think) Salmon Feuille (salmon, avocado onions, capers with a cheese spread, trust me its satisfying), I never tried the coffee I am a tea enthusiast. Service: Warm and friendly, Just clean up after yourself! It is always busy in the cafe and there is outdoor seating, some attractive people, meeting for business, personal or girlfriends meeting up. Ambiance: Tres Chic! It feels like your are transported in to France. I love the way it feels (when I can get a seat). Try not to talk loud and be obnoxious some of us just want to enjoy the moment in silence. Thanks. read more

Looking for a "classic" Upper East Side French bakery and cafe? You will find it here with the recessed seating, (faux) marble walls, and wood tables and accents. And be ready for UES prices. Service was brisk, not friendly. The staff is ready for patrons who know what they want. I was dismissed as I lingered to look at what was offered and answers to my questions were given without eye contact and an "why are you asking?" sense of exasperation. Responding to my ask for some additional milk for my coffee seemed to be a hardship . The NYT acclaimed Dubai chocolate croissant was my draw to the shop, and it did disappoint. Soggy layers of croissant was the vehicle for delicious chocolate and tasty pistacho paste. To offset the sugar, I purchased a $15 lentil salad that was about 1 cup of lentils, a perfectly poached egg, and 5 frisée pieces of lettuce. Not enough lettuce for the bowl. The final mouthfuls were pure lentil. For an additional $1, I ordered the lemon dressing. Delicious. Yet with a $15 salad, Monsieur at Madame Bilboquet could include the first small container of dressing for free. The iced coffee was the best of the $33 meal. I didn't leave hungry (and took half the croissant home), but left unimpressed. read more

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We walked in hoping to eat delicious food, as the ambience and customer service were great. We get our food, it is cold and bland. Absolutely no taste, no seasonings, nothing redeemable. We had to throw our drinks away they were so bad. Do better, please. A $50 breakfast should not be such a disappointment all around. If I could give it less than one star, I would. Go to Broad Nosh Bagels, they're amazing. read more

No laptops allowed--just putting that key piece of info up top as I've never been in a cafe before that told me no laptops--no electronics, yes, but specifically no laptops was a first for me. Everyone had their phones out. This is a very cute shop. Nice selection of sandwiches and pastries. The coffee was good. Staff were very nice. It is quite crowded. I got a latte and a frittata. The frittata was good but I had it toasted and it was still quite cold. I came here to have coffee and a bite while my mom was having some surgery upstairs. The doctor's office does not allow food or drink, so I had to sit and have my coffee at the restaurant and needed to do work. This cafe is busy and I respect if they need to limit laptops to keep the traffic moving. I just wish that had been prominently disclosed so I could have found another place where I could sit for a bit. read more

According to the NY Times article dated June 26, 2025, these guys have one of the best plain butter croissants in NYC, so since I was staying close by, I had to try. The cafe is very cute and service lovely. I took my croissant to go, and ate it in the park with a coffee. It was indeed very good, though perhaps not as crispy as I've had elsewhere. Very buttery and well layered. Glad I tried it and would have again. read more

Cafe Bilboquet - Croissant - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a meeting and while waiting I ordered a pastry and a tea. I definitely had higher expectations for this place.. Filthy water was used to make the green tea that I ordered. It smelled like sewage. I couldn't drink it. C'mon get some filtered water or clean the water machine more often. Croissant was on point though! It was gone in a second. Flaky outside with softer interior. Lighting kept flickering from bright to low, music varied from euro trash to smooth French tunes. The service was good though! The girl at the register was a sweetheart. read more

Cafe Bilboquet - Green tea and Croissant - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Very expensive and very poor costumer service. Bill not come back here, it's Manhattan and there are endless possibilities for great coffee place with with excellent customer service . I do not recommend read more

$9 for a single coke? Come on. That's crazy for even NYC prices. Don't understand how a coke could be that much more $&& than a latte?

Stumble into this spot and it's quite small inside with some seatings. The line to order was not long but it took quite some time to just order a Mocha and chocolate chip cookie. There were 4 staff members and it still took time for the drink to come. You were given your baked goods at the registry so I couldn't even munch on it while waiting. Chocolate chip cookie was really good and different than your typical cookie. It has chocolate mousse or chocolate swirls on the inside along with the chocolate chips. It did not overpower the entire cookie rwther it enhanced the texture as it was a soft consistency and a crunchy outside. read more

Cafe Bilboquet - Mocha with chocolate chip cookie - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

3.5 / 5.0 - Cafe Bilboquet is located near Central Park and we stopped by for a tea break. It is such a cute store with many delicious-looking pastries. However, the chocolate eclair we tried did not taste fresh--it was hard and tasted like it'd just been sitting there. It was too bad because the seating area outside was really nice, too. read more

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Loveeee chance finds. Found this one while casually strolling in my neighborhood. It legit feels that you are in a cafe in Paris. Great section of bakery goods, coffee and French music. I need to be more regular here. I have never experienced bad coffee at a French place. read more

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Went here twice in two days. I loved the aesthetic of this place. It's very classy and cute. And it's bright!! It has nice lighting inside with some very artistic paintings and pictures. The service is nice and efficient. The bathroom is clean, which is always a plus. I got bun feuillet, pistachio macaron, raspberry beignet, and iced latte. They were all delicious. The macaron had the perfect texture. The crunch-air-chew-jam and I got the nice pistachio flavor. Bun feuillet was a nice fancy smoked salmon sandwich with cucumber and some other greens and sauces in it. It was cold, which made sense with the smoked salmon in it. I was also expecting some crunch and the layers of pastry bursting in my mouth but it was more of a softer bun. I guess I just got deceived by the look of it. Delicious raspberry beignet, and perfect size, too. I was surprised by how reasonable the price was knowing where it's located at and how fancy the inside felt. It's a nice stop to rest after walking in the park for so long or to bring some pastries to the park to picnic. read more

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Terrible service and insanely overpriced. Stopped in to grab a snack and a coffee and was dumbfounded like a small cheese baguette and iced latte was $18+. I watched them charge the woman behind me $9 for a small bottle of Evian water. I can buy that at any deli for $2-$3. The workers were unfriendly. There was also nowhere to stand while you waited for your coffee, so I was just sticking my work backpack in people's face while they tried to sit and enjoy their coffee. I would never come back here. read more

This is a cute little French spot right by my job in the city! It is so warm and cozy looking when you walk in, no wonder it is always packed. We came here for lunch yesterday. Although they have so many delicious bakery items on display, I ordered the chicken cobb salad and chocolate covered animal crackers. The salad was filling and satisfying. The ONLY Areason I give this place 4 stars is because they forgot to give me my sparkling Evian water and there were no utensils or napkins for my salad in the bag. But I think I'll stop by before work tomorrow and pickup some bakery items for the office. Who can resist a hot and flaky croissant? read more

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Cute Cafe/Bakery that made me feel like I was in Paris! There are so many delicious treats in the display case. I ordered a pistachio pie which was delicious. I also ordered a cup of hot water. Service is efficient and great here. The line is fast - Make sure you know what you want to order before you're at the register! There's ample seating throughout the Cafe. Even on a busy day, if you're patient you'll get a spot eventually. There is only bathroom, but at least it's nice! read more

My friend brought 5 cakes from this high end coffee shop to our lunch gathering today. Everyone was excited to get one but very disappointing. 2 ladies had Mont Blanc aux marrons which was disappointing. A good Mon tblanc tastes delicate and real marrons such as chest nuts. I had 3 bites and it was nothing like the one I loved at Angelina Paris and Ginza Tokyo Japan. A waste of money. I had a cake with a red leaf decoration and white shreddered chocolate tasting like a fridge. It was disgusting as I could tell the white chocolate is not fresh and absorbed the fridge taste(smell) as if I was eating a refrigerator. I ate a few bites and could not finish. I suggested I could bring them back to the store but the lady who bought them said she didn't want to go back as the store girls were arrogant. I stopped by the shop to speak with a manager who was nice but I could tell the girls behind of the showcase are not sweetest as selling sweet, delicate bread and pastries. $12 per cake. The coffee shop is chic and packed always. It is sad that they sell cakes like these. read more

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I picked up a baguette and two slices of pistachio tart. Everything was very very good. Baked with love for sure. Worth the trip. read more

Cafe Bilboquet - Indoor seating. - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Everything was great and delicious 100/10. The staff and manager (i guess) tall black guy was so helpful. Whatever he recommended tasted great. read more

Cafe Bilboquet - A Must Place while in NY everything was delicious The manager ( i guess) tall black guy was great and very helpful. - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

crookie and mini pain au chocolat seriously amazing. better than some i've had in france. darling interior as well. read more

Cafe Bilboquet - crookie - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

When I was visiting NYC I wanted to have Breakfast at Tiffany's just like Aubrey Hepburn did. I was looking for a place that served coffee and pastries so I could bring it over to Tiffany's. I found Cafe Bilboquet on my trusty Yelp app. The place was pretty packed, and it looks like a cute social cafe. My cousin and I grabbed coffee and croissants to-go and ate it outside of Tiffany's! Super fun and happy to check that off my bucket list! read more

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Cafe Bilboquet was in my TO GO Collection! I walked down to the Plaza Hotel only to find the food court closed. It was way past time for me to eat. I used my app and hit my TO GO collection to search for the nearest food business. There it was Cafe Bilboquet. Boy was I happy I bookmarked this beautiful Cafe. First off I'm not in the habit of ordering without checking the prices first. Since my rent took a big reduction I'm going to enjoy the extra cash! I looked over the items and decided the Peach Sandwich sounded great. My helper behind the counter was so sweet to advise me based on sugar content and my other food allergies. The bread sounded delicious too. He heated it up and let me take his photo. Bonus points for that! I decided to go outside to eat. The spaces are like having your own little private booth. It's very comfortable although my table needed to be cleaned. I am not going to deduct for that because I'm finding that to be an issue every place I go to eat lately! The delicious sandwich alone is well worth Five Stars. One note I showed proof of vaccination at the register but changed my mind and sat outside. Like I said it was a great outdoor seating space and the weather is beautiful today. I'm recommending Cafe Bilboquet. Even the restroom is luxurious! Check out the picture of Amy Winehouse near the unisex restroom! read more

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Café Billoquet is so charming, so comfortable, so homey and so very French. Like most French cafe/ bakeries spacing is limited. But this magnificent staple on the east side just seems to work. I've never tried their quiches, soups, salads or sandwiches. I usually come in just for baguette, a mini pain au chocolat or for their palmiers. Regrettably, they don't have my favorite pastry- Madeline's, but they do have tons of French macaroons. The croissants and pain au chocolat are the perfect mix of butter, crispness, and sweetness. Almost as I've transported to France. I don't come as much as I should here. But each time I do, I am always taken aback on how lovely this place is. read more

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Ice Cold Baked Pastries. I purchased a Spinach Feuillete today for $9.80 and it was ice cold. (Probably baked yesterday or days ago and stored in fridge overnight and put out on counter today) Shame on you to charge almost $10 for day old pastry that isn't flakey and baked today. I've loved this shop for years and will continue to patronize them. The counter staff are extremely nice and always make me feel welcome. Their other pastries are always fresh and delicious so I will chalk up today as management trying to save a buck. The counterstaff did offer to heat up my item but I prefer it at room temperature. read more

Enjoyed this cafe. Indoor and outdoor seating. Nice staff, ambience of Italian coffee shop. Good almond croissant. read more

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Whenever I am on the UES near 60th Street I like to stop in for a coffee and a bite to eat. Today it was a small cappuccino and an orange and lemon brioche with large sugar crystals on top. Simple and tasty. Mornings it's mobbed by various neighborhood regulars and elegant dressed ladies. It's très French and has not only lots of pastries and viennoiseries but also food items for sale like biscuits, jams and chocolates. There is a restroom on the same floor. read more