Love that nyc is the only place in the US that this franchise expanded to! They specialize in Danish pastries, but also offer other traditional ones you'd find in other cafes, like croissants and cookies. What I've had: - Latte w/ Oat Milk: Solid bev with a good roast - Chicken BLT Toastie: Nice smoky bacon flavor - Smoked Salmon Sandwich: The cucumbers added a refreshing taste Deducting a star only bc I feel like their pastries can be a bit sweet for my liking and I also wish their sandwiches were a bit bigger, but their flavors are good, nonetheless! Plenty of seating, with laptop users downstairs, however this location can get quite busy! Restroom in the basement as well, just ask someone for the code. Overall, a good, classic cafe! read more

Ole & Steen - Chicken BLT Toastie; Latte - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The food looked very appealing. That is what got us through the door. The place looked very clean. The staff were nice and friendly. Only downside is that there were hardly any place to sit, but then there was more seating downstairs there's a basement area so that was nice and the downstairs area was clean and quiet. We enjoyed our breakfast sandwiches and a coffee before we enjoy this head out to enjoy the city. read more

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I was drawn in by the beautiful window display, which has amazing looking breads and pastries. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Cardamom buns are rlly good! Would come back for those (but probably get it to-go) Hot chocolate was not good Interior feels very corporate vibes but there is a lot of seating! Not super clean but it is in Union square, so probably lots of people coming in and out read more

Being a chef I have high standards. Most people will eat anything and rave about it. I typically don't give a place a second chance. I gave them a second chance. I had a salad with chicken that was mostly filler and little bit of chicken. And I got a cinnamon roll with chocolate. Meh okay but so dry. I will take them both home and improve them with more flavor. Avocados boiled eggs and pepper. And just warm the cinnamon roll thing up in the air fryer. read more

I've stopped in here a few times - bakery items are fine - but the staff are invariably distracted - detached - and disinterested... don't know what the reason is - assume no customer service training - but once past that - space is nice - just have to try and ignore the surly service read more

Ole Steen is a bakery which also has sandwiches. The sandwiches are good I particularly like their warmed panini's. The bread has a crispness and the sandwiches are relatively large. There were decent sized chunks of chicken. The food comes out quickly so a good place for fast service. The restaurant has an upscale feel and there is seating. read more

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I've walked past this place a lot and never gone in til today. It's a great find! They have millions of pastries and sandwiches and everything looks excellent. They also have coffee and tea, and their hot chocolate with a marshmallow looked excellent (I'm sad I didn't order it). I had a chai latte, which was the perfect temperature and delicious, and a gorgeous chocolate croissant. There's plenty of seating upstairs and downstairs on the lower level. This would be a great remote work spot if they have WiFi. read more

Nice that they will slice it for you, but quality of their whole loaves of bread has plummeted. The last three loaves have left me looking for a new option. read more

I came in here to grab a quick bite. The place looks clean and the bread displayed by the windows looked fresh. I got a ham and cheese croissant. It was soft, flakey and warm. Soo good. I would definitely get this again! They have an assortment of fresh baked breads. And sandwiches to choose from. I might grab a coffee next time too. read more

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I went to Copenhagen last year and whenever I miss it I go to Ole and Steen. I'm transported back to Denmark. The pastries are amazing but I also love the savory sandwiches and Brod Board with cheese. The flatiron location has additional seating downstairs so it's a great place to meet up with friends for coffee or a lite meal. read more

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Always passed by, this time decided to give it a try! Definitely worth the stop. Their Sandwiches are good and service is pretty quick read more

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The attractive looking display of breads at the window caught our attention as we were walking by on a Saturday afternoon. Inside is modern, spacious, with areas to eat on the main level and a downstairs area for eating as well. They have a single person restroom, which was littered with paper towels due to the garbage can overflowing with them. There was a variety of bread options from Danishes, to sandwiches, to swirls along with coffee, espresso, and tea options. Also a handful of vegan options which were labeled as such. We went with the special of the week, the spinach swirl, and the garden toastie, which was a bit enough sandwich for either two people or two meals and filled with vegetables, tasty sauces, and vegan cheese on focaccia bread. The spinach swirl was sweet and savory with spinach throughout, cheese, and sesame seeds on top. Total came to just over $17. The staff didn't seem to know too much about their menu, one unfortunate experience. We inquired about the matcha teas and some of the food options and received a "umm, I think so" or "I don't know" and left to figure it out ourselves. Would return to explore their menu more. read more

A cute bakery serving up Danish baked goods -- one of a few locations in the city, but this Union Square one is centrally located and has a decent amount of seating area. The tables tend to get filled up but there's a more counter seats that turn over quickly. The breakfast sandwiches are delicious and filling. My favorite menu item is the Cinnamon Social -- it's one big slice so recommend sharing! read more

Ole & Steen - Cinnamon Social Slice - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Nice cafe to work from home, and get some work done! They have a wide variety of food items to choose from, and even have a downstairs for more room. It's super spacious and modern in here, but the only downside is that it's a bit harder to find a spot when it's busy. Other than that, would definitely recommend coming here to get some work done! read more

Fast and friendly service and cool interior but their signature pastry, the Cinnamon social, was rather underwhelming. Nothing about it made it particularly stand out in terms of taste. $5+ but it's a pretty big slab so price isn't too bad. read more

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Come here for the pastries!! If I had only that I would have given a higher review but I also got their matcha latte and it was bordering a grass-like taste. I would come back to try just their normal latte and get a pastry while I'm there. Their selection of pastries is amazing! You get lured in just from the window. There's a few tables to sit and work inside and service is super quick. read more

Ole & Steen - Chocolate Bun - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Great bakery! Delicious food! Cake was great. Amazing service. Good location! Place is beautiful

All tables and floor dirty and horrible counter service for a $12 coffee and pastry it is embarrassing to be in here. read more

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Pros Quick service Average price points Standard pastries Dimly lit Cons Average tasting pastries Doesn't really have a niche Underwhelming aesthetics read more

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Stopped in as I was in the area for a dentist appointment, passed this place by many times I've been in the area but never stopped in until now. I was enticed by the window display of treats which looked decadent. When I walked in, you có tell this was more than what Starbucks would offer in ambiance unless you go to their high end shops. I ordered the signature hot chocolate and Savory Spinach Swirl flaky. Was not expecting the total but then again everything is expensive in Manhattan. Service was meh but not mean or flakey. I had some issues understanding their payment kiosk but that passed. In all not sure if I would make this a daily spot for coffee or other drinks unless you're ok with slight sticker shock. But if you want to feel like a Dane (Denmark) which is where this brand is from then go all out. read more

Ole & Steen - Signature Hot Chocolate size Price: $9.54 - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

LOTS OF SEATING! FREE WIFI! This is a great place to get some work done. Upstairs can get a little loud but they have more seating downstairs, which is generally pretty empty. I got the lemon cardamon swirl, which was delicious. I also got the matcha latte, which was ok but I think their coffee is probably better overall. Staff were friendly. It's a long line to order but it moves pretty quickly. read more

Ole & Steen - Lemon Cardamom Swirl ~ Got excited - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

AMAZING!!!! Sandwich's and pastries are so delicious! Friendly staff and fast service! we go everytime we in nyc!

June special $3 cardamom bun. Just delicious with European flavors! All the food looked very good. Next on my list is that $8 vanilla pastry! It's huge! Quick service. Tipping not required but accepted if you desire to do so. read more

Ole & Steen - Cardamom bun $3 June special - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I cannot recall a time when the service was pleasant. i don't expect to be best friends with the staff but there is just an unnecessary lack of being simply cordial. Bought a cinnamon swirl at 4 PM on a weekday. told to go the end of the counter to pay and just left it to be picked up and for me to pay. I'm not sure why I did pay. And it was stale. read more

I am a regular and like the place. sadly has gone downhill badly. they have increased prices. I got a sausage egg sandwich. They charged me 2.00 extra for sausage! why? it is a egg cheese and sausage sandwich which is clearly labeled. Bathroom had no paper towels or hand dryer. Feces on the floor. it was unusable. coffee spilled in the busy center of the restaurant. no attempt at cleanup or donate was made in 20 minutes I was there. server had language difficulties when I noted these things. I spoke English. The Supervisor was out and not available was what I gathered. Epic fail at customer service, sanitation, safety, and management. What else could go wrong. Sandwhich has shrunk dramatically in the last two months and was badly overheated. This made me sad as I normally and previously liked this place. Not anymore. Today is Dec 21 and the visit was around noon. read more

Danish delights (mainly the buns) are an exciting change of pace to the glut of Israeli bakeries that have permeated the downtown and midtown Manhattan scene. At some point, there is very little to differentiate every pastry shop from one another. They all have almond croissants, cinnamon swirls and cardamon buns. While O&S makes you pay up for the uniqueness, the kloben and skagen are two of several offerings that are delightful treats worth trying. The rapid expansion of this chain in midtown has made it rather convenient for folks to experience O&S offerings. read more

Looking for a coffee shop with a large workspace? Ole & Steen is the spot for you. There's lots of seating on the main floor and even more seats downstairs. Downstairs there are lots of comfortable seating arrangements. There's options to sit at one of their low and cozy armchairs or a small table for yourself. There's even the option for a longer table setup that's great for meeting with a team. Wifi was fast and the bathroom here was well maintained. The food and beverages though... I thought they were below average. The cinnamon roll was dry and hard and the coffee was superr basic. Overall this place is a yes if you really need to get some work done while in the Union Square area but I wouldn't specifically recommend getting food from here. read more

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So many delicious options. Hard to choose so come with a plan! Their baked goods are up front, then come the sandwiches, only after you pass the register do you see desserts like the Mango tart I had. I ordered a Copenhagener pastry and a tea and in the end added cookies and the mango tart to my order. I just wanted to get one thing! Lol My rating is because there's tourists darting around you as you look at the pastries. They run up on the right and on the left instead of moving with the line and seeing things as they come. And I came in mid-day Thursday so I can only imagine the weekends here. Service is great! Good amount of seating! And yes I loved the Mango tart. read more

Ole & Steen - Mango tart and Lemongrass tea. Perfect treat - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Very true to bread and rolls in Denmark. Love the salt&pepper rolls, the danish rye and the seeded sourdough are especially good

2nd time! Although from the outside, the inside is very crowded, you won't feel it when you come in. This store is quite big inside and high ceiling so you don't feel so tight inside. Store friendly, line moves pretty quickly, delicious pastries. bathrooms are in the back. (2 is available) they also sell cakes and store original bags. it's right Infront of the subway station, try their food :) read more

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Delicious bread and pastry. Great to surprise someone and gift for a friend. Highly recommend this place. Great location by union square! read more

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Really good breakfast sandwich, hot cocoa and coffee. Quick and courteous service and a great and well managed seating area. read more

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Stopped in here because my friend recommended it + the Cinnamon Social and boy he wasn't wrong. The place itself is darling and modern. Indoor and outdoor seating and a good selection of pastries and breads- even in the late afternoon. The cinnamon social was incredible- gooey on the inside and flaky on the outside. Definitely enough for two! Prices are fair and service was great. Highly recommend! read more

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My favorite bakery to peak into and grab a pastry before getting on the L. My fav are the lemon poppy seed muffin and apple social brioche

Came in for a quick cold brew on a long walk - great place to stop in. It was clean, and aesthetic. Lots of open seating space, great for conversation with a friend. Pastries looked cute. Coffee wasn't anything special but still enjoyed! Complimentary water for your own use, which I enjoyed. read more

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Nothing wrong with this place! Espresso drinks were solid and the pastries were fine as well. A little sweet and the pastry was not super flaky or texturally interesting, but enjoyable anyway. There are better pastry and coffee places in NYC, but this one is just fine! Odd praise, but I love the plates and the modern interior. Seems like this would be a nice place to do some work! read more

Ole & Steen - Raspberry Pistachio Bun, Cinnamon Swirl - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Baked good and sandwiches and breads are excellent. But rather expensive. And the coffee sucks. Such a pity. Their drip coffee tastes like mildly flavored coffee water. Yuck yuck. read more

Stopped in one morning because of the dark and moody ambiance. The ham and cheese croissant was famously good. Certainly a return pastry spot. read more

Ole & Steen - Ole & Steen in Flatiron, just before 9am on November 1st, 2024. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Spring is here! I stopped by for a cup of their yummy cappuccino and saw the cutest little dessert ever. It's part of their Spring/Easter display but unfortunately it didn't taste as good as it looks. It's a marshmallow peep so I expected it to be soft & marshmallowey but the outer shell is hard with a weird, sour meringue center which wasn't pleasing to my palate at all. It's coconut crusted which was nice but the meringue is off-putting. My cappuccino was great tho! Happy spring! Ig:@Soooomuchfun read more

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