This maman was just what I was looking for after walking around the union square farmers market. Easy to order, tables rotate quickly and I was able to find a cute table for myself right by the window. I got the eggs ratatouille. Eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes stewed together in a cast iron pan with two eggs. It was topped with herbed feta and had a generous portion of bread to dip into the sauce. Usually I am complaining about the lack of bread but not this time. I paired it with their seasonal pumpkin spice iced latte with pumpkin foam. It was so good. No artificial pumpkin taste and not overly sweet. They have water bottles and glasses on the side so you can serve yourself. read more

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Unnecessary confrontation over a 5-minute early pickup I'm a regular Too Good To Go customer and have picked up bags from Maman before without issue. This visit was a frustrating exception. The app activated the swipe button shortly after 5PM -- which Maman and several other stores have recently started allowing as an early pickup signal. I went to the store accordingly. The young male Hispanic employee at the register refused to hand over my bag, insisting the pickup window didn't start until 5:15. All the bags were already packed and ready. There were no other customers in line. I tried to explain how the app works and that early pickup had been allowed here before, but he repeatedly cut me off. At one point I said "if you want to play by the book, so be it" -- meaning it as a neutral acknowledgment. He took offense, raised his voice, and kept repeating "I don't play, you play" in an increasingly hostile tone. I asked if he understood the expression. He just kept repeating "I don't play." When I asked to speak with a manager, he said there wasn't one. When I asked what a customer is supposed to do when there's a problem with an employee, he told me to come back tomorrow and talk to him. This was completely avoidable. The bags were ready. It was a 5-10 minute window, allowed by the app. The confrontation served no purpose. What struck me afterward was how easily the entire interaction could have gone differently with just a slightly calmer and more customer-oriented response. Something as simple as this would have resolved it: "You're a few minutes early, but since the bags are already ready and there's no one in line, I'll go ahead and give you your bag. Just for future reference, we try to keep pickup at 5:15." My concern was ultimately less about the exact pickup time and more about the unnecessarily adversarial tone; particularly being repeatedly interrupted while trying to explain, the employee raising his voice, and being told to "come back tomorrow and talk to him" when I asked how a customer is supposed to address a problem if no manager is present. The store manager/owner must address this. read more

Absolutely delicious food, and I love that they offer vegan options too. The staff were friendly and quick to answer any questions. The drinks were delightful, and the roasted potatoes were incredibly tasty! The ambiance is so beautiful, it feels like you're in Paris, and the coffee cups are absolutely charming. read more

Went to try the almond croissant latte and it was pretty good .. it does taste like almond croissant read more

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The spinach salad was divine - so fresh and filling yet light. It definitely gave me Martha Stewart vibes. After so much heavy eating on a trip to NYC - it was great to have something so green and fresh. read more

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I have tried their matcha here in the past and decided to try their iced chai with oat milk this time. It was good but something I could make at home. They just used chai concentrate then added oat milk. Service was great either way. Of note, there is a restroom inside but requires a code and for paying customers only. read more

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hot chocolate 10/10 Almond chocolate croissant 10/10 Friendly service. Everything is always tasty. Can easily find a spot to sit early morning. Love it ! read more

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I think Maman is a great mini chain. It's a good spot for coffee, lunch or breakfast. This is a smallish space but it has quaint decor and friendly counter staff. The coffee is good and I like their pastries, cake slices and cookies. They have a 'no laptop' policy which I think is great, it's good to see people interacting and chatting with each other and the tables torn over faster which means if you've purchased something you can actually sit down and enjoy it. I wish more cafes had this policy. read more

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Great food, coffee, and pastries! The space is very pretty but it's super cramped. Unfortunately, the wait times can also get pretty long which makes this a less than ideal stop for those who don't like crowds or are in a hurry. It's difficult to find space in new york but I wish they had less seating and organized it better. I also wish they had a better system for lining up. Oftentimes the crowd for grab and go gets mixed up with the crowd waiting for a table. Another minus for me is I've been to multiple locations and I dont think the bathrooms are well-kept. They also only have one stall that all the customers share which gets backed up when you're serving coffee... The sit down food is pretty good and the shakshuka options are cool. I also love their veggie sandwiches. From what i've heard the coffee is wonderful too. read more

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This location is run by the maman from Hansel and Gretel--yep, the one who persuaded daddy to leave the kids in the forest. So they'd never return. This Maman brought us runny egg salad where yellow goo splashed on us and on the table, and then ran over the sides of the wooden board, but she didn't bat an eyelid. This Maman didn't bring us napkins to wipe the spill. This Maman didn't bring us water. We'd rather wander in the forest and eat breadcrumbs than come back here. read more

maman - Runny egg salad creating a massive spill that will soon stain the oceans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

No wifi and a no laptop policy at a cafe is INSANE I'm sorry. They claim it's to prevent squatters but I saw plenty of people "squatting" with books instead lol. Tables were absolutely filthy, the guy working had no idea how to scan the app, and my hibiscus tea was average at best. Giving two stars because I appreciate that they use actual glass for dine ins, and the place itself is really cute. In particular I love the mismatched chairs and flower displays. read more

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Our server was the nicest man! I got the lavender latte and my husband had hot cocoa. Also I got the herb feta with side of toast/butter and my husband got the artichoke quiche. Drinks were amazing. The quiche was delicious. However, the feta was just crumbled with herbs. Why not have whipped feta so it is easier to spread. Too, the butter was still almost frozen so it wouldn't spread. Small disappointment but could do better. Having to fight to spread butter and then have crumble feta that is also not easy to spread, makes for to much effort to enjoy. read more

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Came a bit after 4 pm, post brunch rush, and there was ample seating. I ordered their Small 12 oz Matcha Latte ($5.50) and unfortunately found it to be a bit too bitter, likely due to too much matcha powder in the drink. I also ordered their Scallion Cheddar Scone ($5) and it was way too sweet for my liking, and was also taken aback at the price I paid for the quality of the pastry! Perhaps I just had a bad experience on the day I went, but am a bit crushed from my visit - taking into account their prices and food/beverage quality. read more

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My sister, husband, and I went on our own small NYC Cookie Tour. We stopped at a bunch of places that we've been wanting to try. Maman was the 10th stop on our cookie tour. The photo I took is definitely not very flattering, but I promise this cookie was delicious. It was crisp at the edges and chewy in the middle. This was our list of places we tried: L'ami Pierre Culture Espresso Daily Provisions JM Bakery Seven Grams Butterdose Librae Funny face Levain Maman Gooey on the inside We also stopped at these places, but they were out of cookies by the time we got there. Michaeli La Mercerie Best Damn Cookies (Closed) read more

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I am a delivery driver who visited this establishment to retrieve an order that the application indicated was ready. Upon inquiring about an estimated time of arrival, as the application displayed limited time and the order value was low, I encountered an unprofessional response, including mockery from the staff and the manager. The manager even attempted to record me when I voiced my concerns regarding their unprofessional conduct and dismissive attitude towards my work. I believe all employees and the manager on duty at 9 a.m. should be held accountable for their actions by the owner. They contacted law enforcement in an attempt to intimidate me as an African American individual; however, once I presented my perspective, the officers departed. This behavior is unacceptable for a coffee shop, particularly given my decade of experience as a barista. read more

My friend and I visited Maman around 9 AM on Wednesday. Despite the rain outside & it being a weekday, it was pretty crowded. Luckily we were able to share a large 6-seater table with another group. We ordered lavender hot chocolates along with a pistachio chocolate croissant and croissant ham & cheese sandwich. The hot chocolates were amazing & pretty big for it being the smallest size. Both croissants were decent, though the ham & cheese one could've been warmed up just a bit more. Overall good experience here, will likely be back! read more

maman - Lavender Hot Chocolate, Pistachio Croissant, Croissant Ham Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Very busy but we loved the pastries and lavender lattes! Decorated cute inside and even though it was crowded, it was still fun. Pastries were delicious! read more

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The interior seems small but has more tables than expected, however, during busy times of the day it can be hard to find a table. As soon as you walk in you are typically greeted with a line blocking access to the menu and display items so it can be a little hard to figure out what you're ordering before getting to the front of the line. The food is ok - I ordered a quiche and it didn't feel that fresh. I feel like the quality has declined from previous years. read more

If you are person who value a good time and good food, DON'T come. It's a 8:30 am, I was excited to get some coffee and catch up with some work, when I open my computer, the employee immediately told me no laptop policy. Ok, I respect it, however, there is literally no people in the store since it's early in the morning and there is no point of telling me to close my laptop the moment I brought it out from my bag. Honestly, I had ate here a few times. It's disappointment every time, the coffee is watery and food is mid. read more

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Currently the street is under construction but the place is still accessible. Very nice ambiance. It's like walking into a European coffee shop place (pick your country). I had a cortado and a chocolate croissant. Both delicious. I totally recommend it. read more

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Love the vibes here, beautiful Instagramable food, and pretty good too. Drinks here are great, but I've only had non-caffeinated drink. read more

This is NOT hot chocolate, comically under-chocolatey. Especially doesn't work with the lavender. It would need to be a much darker chocolate to work with the lavender in a way where the lavender wasn't overpowering. Also the place is very overpriced. read more

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Ambiance (4/5) - The space was a little small, but aren't all coffee shops in New York? Service was prompt and the waitstaff were really nice, and the floors where white tile so the place looks big and bright and airy. Food (3/5) - Cannot really attest to the food - the pastries looked like they had sat out for a while but were really really cute... we just got two drinks. The hot honey lavender latte was nice and light but the lavender taste was a lot stronger than the honey. The matcha latte was also light, but wasn't quite sweet enough and tasted mostly of milk than anything else - the matcha wasn't very strong and at the end was a bit grainy. read more

maman - Honey Lavender Latte; Matcha Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Went in and asked to be seated for 2 people on an empty Sunday in Spring. All of 3 people in the cafe on University Place. I asked the barista behind the counter what types of tea they had. The barista replied, " How the fuck would I know?!" I said you work here I don't! It's not listed on the menu at that time. I walked out disgusted. Wrote to corporate via email and did NOT hear from them. I will never go back! read more

Fast, accommodating service with delicious food. Staff is also pleasant. they offer some refreshing drinks during summer days. read more

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First time here. I asked the cashier for the top sellers. I was recommended to try lavender latte and nutty chocolate cookie. I've heard about the cookie so I had a high expectation. Maybe because of that, I was kinda disappointed when I took the bite. It was just a regular chocolate cookie with nuts. Nothing so special. Lavender latte is also okay. Kinda too milky to me. I like my coffee have coffee flavor instead of just a cup of flavored milk. Vibe is okay. I like the plants but no so much the music. And using bathroom is challenging there. read more

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Came in around 10 AM on a Saturday and there was no wait for a table for 2. We ordered the lavender lattes. The lattes were served in a beautiful set and honestly was equivalent to a med-large-sized latte. We got the carol's tomato basil soup with grilled cheese sandwich which was excellent. We also got the Meredith turkey sandwich which I loved. The fig spread is too good! My only complaint would have to be the side of potatoes - they were a bit bland. The ambiance is also really cute. I love the wallpaper and china they use for their meals. read more

maman - lavender latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

We stopped by here for lunch on a cold morning! Their set up is pretty confusing. There's only one line however you have to go straight up to the cashier to dine-in. If you choose to dine-in, you have be seated by a host inside and then order from the staff. You cannot wait in the line and order for dine-in at the cashier. Would recommend better signage to clarify this. We chose to sit outdoors which did not have heat lamps and was in the shade. It was super cold but worth it for the food, and will be perfect when it's warmer out. The pastry basket is delicious. It comes with one plain and one chocolate croissant and one special "surprise" pastry. It was all so flaky and buttery. We also got the breakfast platter which was very filling and healthy. We figured out the best hack for this dish: make the avocado into avocado toast on the bread, spread a bit of the bacon jam on it, and top with the fried egg. SOOO good. Can't wait to try their other dishes read more

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I've become mildly obsessed with Maman. Their newest location is in the Village, and it's got a really cute and cozy vibe to it. I tried their limited edition white chocolate raspberry rose cookie, which was wonderful. It was so good I had the whole thing before I got home, in 30 degree weather. It tasted like a raspberry flavored macaron. I also got their pistachio loaf cake, which is now my favorite. read more

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Hard to find a table always a wait to be seated, to order and to pay. Food is ok. Used to think it's fantastic but somehow I feel quality has gone down a bit. Better to have your coffee to go or try other cafes read more

Got a coffee there and enjoyed it. Cool little spot with what looks like some very tasty pastries and other goodies. Coffee was good. I'll try it again next time and get food. read more

I was visiting NYC for the weekend and heard so much about Maman's pastries and coffee so I knew I had to give it a try. They had a variety of specials available and I chose the blueberry latte. The drink tasted great but pastries left something to be desired. We picked up the nutty chocolate chip cookie and strawberry almond croissant. The croissant was not flakey or crispy but tough and chewy. It has a good flavor but the texture was not pleasant to me. It was around 4-5PM at this time, so maybe it was because the pastries were left out but I would honestly don't think these should've been sold at all. Next time I'm in town, I will definitely check out another location earlier in the day read more

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Love this place. Great coffee and food always fresh!! Staff is always friendly. I love that they don't allow people sitting there for hours on a laptop or phone. Great place to catch up with friends. read more

Coffee was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful! Loved the atmosphere as well, it was very inviting !

Ambience is chill, lots of snack, coffee, tea and food options. I love taking a break here. The staff is basically all college students so be sure to leave a nice tip because they're working hard! read more

wonderful place, amazing service. I got the breakfast sandwich it was delicious. For sure I'II come back more time

Absolutely amazing experience, I am a huge fan of Maman chain and this location is just as wonderful, great friendly service . Lovely ambiance read more

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Good place for a quick brunch. Ordered the egg salad tartine and the Mamans breakfast sandwich. Both were good and filling. Service was quick and the place definitely has been decorated with design and atmosphere in mind. I bought some tea as well for my sister and it smelled delicious. read more

maman - Egg salad tartine and Mamans breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Interesting decor and the high ceilings and design have an upscale feel. My meal was decent but it certainly was pricey. Staff were pleasant and efficient. I also very much appreciate the real glassware instead of the wasteful paper cup. It also provides a more upscale image. read more

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This place needs organization and nicer employees. We went here after noon on a weekend. Walking in, there were so many empty tables inside the cafe and yet so many people standing around the coffee counter when we walked in. The person manning the counter was very curt, stopped me and said we needed to wait for a seat. They didn't say how long we'd wait or offer a waitlist for us to sign-in on. I asked the people standing around the counter and they had no clue what was going on either. There were quite a few employees around, but no one seemed to take any initiative with customers. We wanted to give them some time to get organized, but after waiting a 15 minutes, we just left. What a MESS! read more