Came up here for a coffee date, and it's a genuinely cute spot tucked into a quieter part of the UES. We sat outside and enjoyed the space and the weather, and the décor really commits to a specific aesthetic. If I had to describe the vibe: a couple from the Midwest who read a lot of Emily Dickinson and probably summer in Greece. Somehow it works. My date picked the spot, she said she comes here a lot to get work done, and you could tell it fit her energy perfectly. I don't usually make it this far north, but I was coming straight from the Met, so the timing lined up. Places like this make me think about someday having a family and bringing them somewhere exactly like it. Charming, distinct, worth the trip uptown. read more

While coming back from the MET, we stopped here for a quick coffee. It was around 6 PM, so I'm guessing it was close to closing time. Whenever I go to a coffee shop--especially a local one--I prefer getting my drink in a proper cup instead of those plastic ones. Anyway, I ordered a classic latte, but the taste felt very generic and nothing special to me. The ambience was good and the service was nice too; I just didn't really connect with the place. read more

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My friend recommended this little party shop for breakfast. I got a Nutella beignet, cheddar and scallion scone, and a hot chocolate. They called my name for the hot chocolate, and I noticed it didn't have whip cream on it when I had a paid extra for that. I asked the girl to add it, and she pulled out reddiwhip, which was a little disappointing, but it was still good. The Nutella beignet was delicious but did taste a little stale. The cheddar scone was really good. After ordering, I noticed they had a fridge with little glass bottles of Diet Coke, so I grabbed one on my way out. If you want to sit down and eat, you have to wait to be seated, but they offer grab and go service at the counter. Good option for quick breakfast. read more

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New review: I got an assortment of pastries. Mainly the MS bun and cookie Both are WAY too sweet, and oddly burnt, in addition. Really disappointing- was excited about this new pastry shop! Not really reliable-especially for an expensive bakery. Would be nice to NOT have burnt food. Old: Cute place w cute decor and fresh pastries! Lots of food options. read more

maman - Burnt too sweet not good not cohesive sink cookie - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

3.5 and rounded up. Came by on a weekend afternoon around 4pm and the cafe was pretty busy though gradually thinning out since they close at 6pm. Overall thought the service and food/drink were decent, nice ambiance and well-designed concept. Their success shows in their growth the past ten years to around 18 locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Each has a consistent romantic, rustic chic aesthetic with plenty of faux flowers decorating their interior walls and front entrance. Their menu varies a little by location though the gist is they offer breakfast/brunch plates like avo toast, eggs, sandwiches, baked goods in the form of pastries/cookies/cakes, coffee and tea options, and in this location--a spread of maman merch like books, lunchboxes, caps, mugs, tumblers, etc. My friends and I ordered: - hot salted tahini honeycomb latte + oatmilk $7.25, thought this was light on the tahini flavor, couldn't taste it much until reaching the bottom, where the syrup settled. Also a little confused about the "honeycomb" name as I didn't taste much honey or see any honeycomb. On the pricier side for what it was, I'd prefer a black sesame latte for the bolder roasted sesame flavor. Will give credit that the tahini was very smooth and not grainy though. - Iced honey lavender latte $6, decent lavender flavor, not too overpowering. Fragrant, smooth and refreshing on a warmer day. - iced latte $5.25, didn't try this though I assume pretty standard. - kouign maman $6, their take on this pastry was nice. Buttery, flaky a little crispier on the edges than I was expecting though also pleasantly surprised by the level of sweetness (was anticipating it to be sweeter). - coconut oatmeal cookie $4.50, I didn't try this though my friend enjoyed the soft freshness of the dough and finished it in one sitting. I will say visually speaking most of their pastries looked pretty good, like the raspberry brioche, olive oil cake, Nutella brownie, a few different cookies. The exception was their croissants which looked kinda sad a bit pale and deflated, at least when I was there. That aside this is a good cafe to meet up since there's a good amount of seating, around 30ish seats between the front and the back rooms. One bathroom. read more

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I avoided this trendy coffee shop until the buzz died down. Met a friend for coffee today. Nice space. We scored an outdoor table. The coffee was very good. The staff were nice. Didn't try anything else on the menu. Now that there's not a line out the door, I would happily go back. read more

Cute and spacious coffee shop with lots of seating!! A friend and I came to grab a coffee and catch up. We really enjoyed our coffee and my friend got a quiche as well and said it was really good!! Service was good - you order at the register then they hand you a number and you take a seat. read more

always such a busy location, but sooo much seating! it can get really loud and cramped (slightly messy too) during peak hours, but I like how there's a large range of people that come here! it's such a fun spot for hanging out. pastries from maman are really hit or miss, and they can get really hard and dry throughout the day. they have decent coffee and an amazing quiche lorraine. read more

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I came to maman with my mom for brunch, and we had such a fantastic experience! I had been here and to their other location in Ardmore PA before, and had completely forgotten about it until we were in the area on the way to the Met and wanted a fancy brunch. Before you even enter, the facade looks beautiful. Like many trendy restaurants in the city they've created a flower display that wraps around the molding and windows, making it feel like you're entering a tiny overgrown cottage in the French countryside. The inside is very clean and aesthetically pleasing, with rustic farmhouse-style tables decorated with flowers and blue and white ceramic tableware. On a Tuesday afternoon there were plenty of open tables in the front opposite the pastry display cases, but we opted to go upstairs into their quieter back seating area. We started with some of their seasonal lattes, which were both fantastic. I got their salted tahini honeycomb latte, that came sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. Such an unconventional flavor combo that worked SOOOOO well... I savored every last drop!! My mom got the honey lavender latte which was so fragrant and delightful too. For brunch, I ordered Elisa's breakfast bowl- with a fried egg, marinated chickpeas and sweet potato, sun dried tomatoes, herbed feta, and thinly sliced cucumbers over farro. Mixing it all together allows the feta to combine with the other flavors and create a delicious creamy dressing. My mom got the Tawni salad, which was so savory and delicious that I kept stealing bites! It had arugula, finely chopped red cabbage, sweet potatoes, farro, and pickled red onions tossed in a kale/pumpkin seeds pistou (pesto) and topped with an egg. The mark of a great salad (to me) is when I love it so much that I want to recreate it at home. This was definitely the case for both dishes!! The service was very prompt and efficient, but no one ever came to rush us out of our table. On the day that we went it was counter pickup only, but you were welcome to take food to one of their many tables and sit for as long as you'd like. It was very casual; there were even some ladies playing mahjong in the corner. We also got a blueberry goat cheese and thyme scone to have as a snack later, and it was incredible. The flavors complimented each other so well, and the berry and cheese filling made for an almost cheesecake-like texture inside the scone. I've done too good to go orders from maman before and have been impressed with the quality of their pastries so this was not a surprise. They really excel in creating unique flavor combos that elevate everyday baked goods! read more

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Good first experience at Maman. My vanilla cloud cookie was unique, fresh, and gooey. They have a great chocolate chip cookie as well. My matcha latte with vanilla was also very enjoyable. Long line on a Saturday mid-day. Very cute spot! read more

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I placed a DoorDash pick up order at 1 pm Saturday it said it'd be ready at 130, I got there at 150 and the order wasn't there. They gave my order to the wrong person. Very low urgency staff that really take their time and don't care about guests read more

Food, coffee, and service are great, I always come here and everything is fresh. But I had to clean the table outside myself because it was covered in crumbs. Last time I ate inside and had to wait 10-15 minutes for someone to clean the table, which was full of dirty dishes. I even asked them to clean it but they took forever. read more

I've been here several times given its proximity to our building, and unfortunately the issues feel systemic rather than incidental. The overall experience consistently reflects poor management most evident in the staff's dismissive attitude and lack of basic customer service or appreciation. There is a prevailing sense that customers are an inconvenience rather than the reason the business exists. In addition, the pastries often have flies all over them. With better leadership and standards, this could be a very different establishment, but as it stands, the experience is consistently disappointing. read more

Crowded on a Saturday brunch crowd on UES. Locations downtown may check out. Cute French inspired cafe. Scallion scone delicious and seasonal pumpkin cube delicious. Good vibe a bit noisy. Would come back. read more

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One of my favorite things to do is enjoy a cup of cortado along with delicious food, and this place has plenty of opportunities. Today, I enjoyed a cheddar and scallion scone. However, the avocado toast, the nutty cookies, the omelet, and the quiches are some of my favorite options here. The service is good and the space is nice with plenty of seats. read more

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This is such a great place. Remember Le Pain Quotidien? That's what this establishment is, but nicer! Just add a little greenery and flowers - and some cool china, and you feel like you are home. What a delightful place to have breakfast, I must say. We met with our friend and got coffee, croissants, and eggs! We were all so happy with the food that it made us in such a great mood. Everyone was thrilled with their experience. You order at the counter, they give you a number for the table and then they bring the dishes to you! Check out any of their locations; they are all so good. read more

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I love the atmosphere. It's like a cozy kitchen. I especially love the cute crockery. The matcha latte is great. And I really enjoyed my overnight oats that came with a raspberry sauce. read more

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Great cafe with lots of tables inside which is amazing. They have a really good selection of all standard drinks as well as a specials menu. I got the cardamom bun latte and I absolutely loved it. My friend got the regular latte, and it was also really nice. Great place to sit and have coffee or even take out. Although it does tend to get slightly noisy inside. read more

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Solid cafe on UES with an assortment of pastries, breakfast options and baked goods. We got ham and cheese croissant, I got the GF turkey cobb, and the summer matcha with coconut whip cream and a pistachio matcha latte. GF bread is def hard to get right, I ended up eating it more like an open face sandwich. Matcha was decent. read more

Decent spot for brunch perhaps if you got at the right time. We got there at a busy time and service seemed busy everywhere else except our table. We had an omelette and the eggs ratatouille. Can't say anything bad but there also was not anything special. I was interested in trying a pastry or other dessert but was really turned off by the service and just wanted to leave. I don't mind trying to stop in again for a pastry to go but would not bother trying to dine in again. read more

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Beautiful and delicious! Their brunch is really good, the menu is smaller but has plenty of options. Their pastries are insanely good. Typically full on the weekends but the wait is not that bad. read more

Was here recently for a work breakfast, around 9am. Got a table easily but the room quickly filled up. We each had a Papa's Breakfast Bowl -- some substitutions and ingredients taken out were allowed, although they messed that up upon arrival (was quickly solved, though). The bowl had good taste and I enjoyed mixing all the ingredients together. I wouldn't mind coming back in the future, but just wouldn't be my first choice. Keep in mind there is no wifi and we got in trouble for taking a laptop out. The server was nice about it but this is not ideal for remote workers! Design touches were nice with a French/American vibe and overall the place was clean. read more

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Came here for breakfast on a weekend and this place was super busy! You can't make a reservation for tables, but once I was seated and ordered, I was told I had to move because a large party made a reservation and needed the space where I was seated. I was then moved to a different table where the spot hadn't been cleaned off. I ordered a ham and cheese croissant and added egg, and it was just okay. Same thing with the latte - it was just lacking something. Their cookies are absolutely amazing and I thought their breakfast would live up to them but it just didn't. read more

maman - ham & cheese croissant sandwich - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

We had an unexpected morning in NYC after our return flight was cancelled the night before and landed with a friend who lives next door to Maman. The space is beautiful both inside and out and radiates French cafe vibes. I also noticed that they offered a lot of features to make the restaurant kid-friendly- changing station, high chair, waiting area, etc. we ordered cappuccinos, a kouigan maman (their name for it), piña colada croissant cube, breakfast bowl and slice of the banana bread. The breakfast bowl was filled with potatoes, egg, avocado and bacon- it was probably our favorite item that we ordered. The croissant dough seemed a little off - more dense than flaky. The piña colada cream was delicious though. The only other thing we noticed was that the cappuccinos seemed smaller than usual and felt like a bit of a tease. Our service was straightforward and on it. Overall, a positive experience. read more

It was raining and miserable and we just wanted some food. A quick Uber ride from Central Park got us here for some much needed sustenance in the morning. I picked Carol's tomato basil soup ($9) and a large honey lavender iced latte with whole milk ($5.75). The soup came out not too hot and chilled at some parts, which was fine. Filled me up without feeling too heavy. I so looked forward to the iced latte since I had been up for quite a while. Gave me the caffeine fix I needed! Plenty of seating inside by the front and even more towards the back when you go up the stairs. Appreciated that their cold drink came in an actual glass! read more

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3.5/5 stars I came to try Oprah's famous nutty chocolate chip cookie which would be better if the nuts and chocolate chips were separate. The cookie would've been better warmer too. Honestly I wouldn't come here for cookies since there are better chains. As for the hot chocolate, the foam was too thick and the hot chocolate itself had a very bland taste without much chocolate coming through. The restaurant itself is beautiful for a date or even to study. I would come back to study or meet up with a friend for coffee but not the biggest fan of the food. The service was nice. read more

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Maman is a classic! We have been so many times over the years in DC at multiple locations. We even went to maman years ago when visiting NYC. The food is always super reliable no matter what you get. The coffee doesn't blow me away but it does the job everytime. The only thing is I'm always pretty disappointed when I get pastries at Maman, and it happened here again. read more

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We loved our brunch here! The inside is adorable and they have some outside seating as well. We came around 11am on a Sunday and there were a few open tables. They also have to go as an option if you're in a rush or they're out of tables. I ordered the create your own omelet. I got it with tomatoes, ham, and herbed feta cheese. It was great! I didn't love the whole cherry tomatoes (wish they were diced!) but the flavors were good. I added toast and the seasonal jam and it was good as well. read more

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Maman's ubiquitous presence in the city make the aesthetic cafes feel familiar & comforting. This is the third (maybe fourth?) location I've been to because simply walking by guarantees at least a peek inside. And looking often leads to buying. I was missing the lavender white chocolate mocha from my go-to San Francisco spot when I ordered a lavender latte from Maman, but the slightly bitter, watery drink didn't hit the same. Their display case bursts with every sort of carb you could want but the almond croissant is a standout with all its sweet, gooey insides. Maman has a variety of creative coffee drinks & a menu full of savory items I'm looking forward to trying. Even though my first encounter with this location wasn't perfect, I'm sure this Maman, or the next, will find me walking through their doors soon again. read more

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RATING: 6.7/10 PRO TIP: Walked in a Sunday morning at 10:30 and no wait. But it did get crowded towards noon. Get the belgian waffles. EGG SANDWICH + CHICKEN - Unfortunately they don't have sausage or some variation of it, but they do offer to add chicken for a few bucks to the bacon sandwich to make it heartier. While each component tasted good if not great, I didn't find the components meshing well together as well as I'd have liked. The egg was nice and runny; the chicken was dominating the flavor - not sure if it was a good complement after all - the avocado on top was super mushy and made the top bun slip off the sandwich; the cornmeal bun had a nice gritty texture to it which was interesting and was warm. The bacon was lost in the rest of the sandwich (maybe my own fault). Just okay - nothing to write home about but def hearty. BELGIAN WAFFLE ** We almost didn't get this but you MUST. It was the highlight of the meal - it has a beautiful crisp/sugary crunch texture to the outside, and a softness inside; wouldn't describe as fluffy but sweet and not too sweet. Smaller than expected, but it was a nice sweet bite to share. CAPPUCCINO - their coffee is just okay I would say but def got the job done. FINAL RANKING: GOOD (terrible / bad / ok / GOOD / great / excellent) read more

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Came here Saturday afternoon after lunch and the place was packed. I've ears a lot about this place so I wanted to try but the place was too crowded to sit down and enjoy some parties. So I ended up getting a large iced Matte latte with soy milk to go. Tbh the matcha was not as strong as I hoped it would be. While the color looked good it was quite bland and watered down. I also noticed the ice melted quite quick even tho it was not the honest day in nyc by far. I personally hate it when my ice melts before I finish my drink lol. My friends recommended the pistachio croissant but I didn't get it cause the place was so packed I kinda just wanted to be in and out. Maybe I'll be back next time? read more

maman - matcha latte large - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

I thought it was good! I got a few crossiant popcorn sticks were yummy. Slightly too sweet but it's a great indulgent dessert. read more

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Great service and cute atmosphere but I think the Cesar wrap I got was too small for the price. From 3-6pm they have a happy hour with $8 wines and cocktails which you cannot beat. I'm in no rush to go back but a decent option if you're in the area read more

I do love this place. Such beautiful decor and thoughtful touches. They have gluten free options. I hope they bring back the cauliflower Reuben sandwich soon. It was delicious. This last visit I had a gluten free grilled cheese with bacon and and iced chai with coconut milk. With all the add ons it was $29. I think a $20 GF bacon grilled cheese is a bit too steep. The bread and cheese were great and the bacon did add some flavor. I will be back but will probably order a tea and a GF pastry if they have any. read more

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Beautifully decorated cafe. Multiple locations across NYC and major big cities. Gets busy at times but service is great and staff is attentive. A bit over priced for coffee, even tho the quality is good. Would only come here for coffee as the food was a bit disappointing and expensive. No laptop policy if you dine in. read more

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My review is contingent that I have not tried a lot of items from this place... I am an absolute sucker for anything rose flavored! Maman has a absolutely DELICIOUS mocha rose latte that I love. I absolutely recommend it! In terms of food, I have purchased pastries for friends and family before. They always enjoy them! read more

maman - Mocha garden rose dark chocolate mocha small - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

I finally got to try Maman after walking past different locations multiple times. For someone who was new to this chain, its almost like Tatte but for French/American cuisine. It features a wide range of classic breakfast dishes (with their take), salads, soups, sandwiches, and baked goods from bread to cookies, as well as many coffee drink options. Out of the several things I tried, the green shakshuka was my favorite! I loved how it had a generous serving of sauteed greens with lots of herbs (basil, dill, cilantro, etc) and olives. The sauteed greens were well seasoned and mixed well with the chunky feta cheese. I only wish that the sunny side up eggs were less cooked and could have added some runny yolk to the mixture.The sourdough slices were also solid - toasted but not too dry. The turkey sandwich featured tender turkey along with an appropriate amount of goat cheese and cranberry jam. The sweet potato soup was pretty standard with a strong potato flavor but felt that it was under-seasoned. The nutty chocolate chip cookie was filled with chocolate chips and nuts ranging from macadamia, almonds, and walnuts. I wish I could have had it fresh right out of the oven but it was still tasty nevertheless. The staff who took our order was super nice and answered a lot of our questions. There was a good amount of seating inside with "two" floors. Loved the rustic vibes and decor including the plants, wooden tables, and blue/white china patterns. read more

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Ill start by saying my friend loved their cobb salad sandwich. The tuna sandwich had no flavor, trying to depend on the sauce on the bread which didn't go together. The gluten free bread was $4 extra and tastes like nothing and chews like rubber. read more

You want to like this place. It's cute. Unique. Feels like a lovely break from the day - initially. But, it's slow (verrry slow - the line, the food service, everything), the food is incredibly inconsistent, and on my most recent visit, my brownie had a long hair baked into it. When I complained about the hair, they quickly tossed the brownie and gave me a new one from the same tray, no apology. No real acknowledgement of how disturbing it was. And, I was honestly too disgusted to eat it. Bottomline: the joy of visiting ends at the ambiance. Everything else is a disaster. read more

Not sure why this shops gets mediocre ratings. Maybe bc they are always out of stock on pastries is what I can think of. If you come in on weekend afternoon, it's most likely you will be told what you want has been sold. Also havent tried their cooked dishes. For pastries tho, imo it has some of best flavored croissants in the town. It's just simply content. Nothing flattery, just homy and smoothing. Other than pastries, their cappuccino is one my fav in the area. Service is comfortable too. What's not to like for a nice weekend sweet treats. read more