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    Ole & Steen

    4.0 (275 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Clara K.

    This cafe was right by the hotel we stayed. Such a convenient location to grab some coffee and a pastry in the morning. They have pretty good selection of pastries to choose from. We tried the cheese or butter bread which was good. You will not get a local friendly service here. It's NYC :) It gets extremely busy with ppl who are in hurry or even have a morning meetings at this place. I liked how I got to see the busy street of morning NYC from the window.

    Cinnamon Social latte w oat milk
    Hieu L.

    I had a drink reward to use so I ended up getting the cinnamon social latte with oat milk. I did a pre-order ahead of time, but the drink was not made when I came in and I had to wait, which I feel like defeats the purpose of order ahead. The app always gives me issues here. I really don't prefer their pastries for whatever reason but the drink option was just all right. It was on the sweeter side, and the variety of selection was not much to it.

    Denise A.

    This establishment was right across from our recent hotel stay in midtown NYC. Wonderful selection of sweet and savory pastries, sandwiches, fresh breads, and hot beverages. There are various locations throughout the city. I chose a poppy seed covered pastry with almond paste and a lemongrass hot tea. Both were excellent. However, service was quite slow and server not so friendly. Visited the next day with family and service was quick and friendly, and the coffee excellent. Prices on the higher end, but clean place with some delicious offerings to eat in or take out. Restroom for customers and a code on receipt is needed to punch in to enter.

    Cinnamon Social™ Slice and iced latte
    Angelina C.

    Pastries are good! The cinnamon social is yummy. Coffee was okay, pretty standard. It is a big location with lots of seating!

    Gatangalie S.

    Hands down to one of the most delicious danish pastry spot in NYC. Lately I have been visiting Ole & Steen for a summer afternoon snack. Most definitely appreciate the welcoming, relaxing and charming environment. I loved the flower decoration on the tables and oh my they have so many seating! I'm such a big fan of danish pastry and matcha. Within my two visits so far I'd ordered their swirl chocolate and raspberry danish. Lawd a mercy, its sweetness and crunchiness was satisfying. The danish pastry size was filling and must wash it down with a strawberry matcha. Absolutely a great pair! Would recommend visiting for a morning or afternoon treat if you find yourself in NYC!

    Chocolate Social Slice and Iced coffee Nitro
    Robert R.

    We were in the need of something sweet And a jolt of caffeine. Luckily this coffee shop was in short jaunt from our hotel. I had a coffee cold brew and a Chocolate donut type of dessert. We also ordered a matcha latte and another type pf pastry. People were friendly and they had the coffee ready quickly. If you're looking for a sweet treat and a coffee this place is perfect spot.

    12 oz Spiced Pumpkin Latte and Reuben Toastie
    Thorn N.

    Simple, classic sandwiches made with quality ingredients and paired with delicious drinks featuring real pumpkin puree. The space is bright, roomy, and perfect for working on a laptop or catching up with friends. A great spot for a quick, satisfying bite that doesn't compromise on taste. Polite and courteous service.

    What's left of a raspberry spandauer - it's yummy
    Amy K.

    Once, years ago, Ole & Steen was brand new in Manhattan and we stopped by to share coffee and a pastry. And we bought their version of, I think, a loaf of rye to take home. As I recall, we were unimpressed. But today, so many years later, on our way home from Grand Central Terminal, we found something different! First of all, it's a large storefront and it was packed, almost every table full, with what appeared to be young (20s, 30s) professional people at 4 pm. Lots of chatter, lots of computers open. Couples and groups of assorted combinations huddled around the small but adequate tables. We ordered 2 decaf Americanos and shared a pastry called a raspberry spandauer, a small piece of which is pictured here. It was delicious! Perfect crust, puffy and flaky, dry and not the least bit soggy. In the center, maybe a tablespoon of raspberry jam with sliced almonds scattered on top. Very very good. The coffees are served in paper cups w plastic lids, but hot and good. They also have some small plates and sandwiches if you're there for breakfast or lunch. It'll be nice to go back and try some of those, or try another lovely pastry on another lovely mid-afternoon!

    Cinnamon Social Slice
    Moeka S.

    Found this place on a whim when I was walking around Manhattan!! It said this was where the "cinnamon social" started and I had no idea what that was so had to try it. Inside felt like a nice modern cafe and they had a bunch of sourdough stuff which I was happy to see!! The cinnamon social WOKE ME UP. It was so good. It made me think of the first time I had Cinnabon and how as an adult this is what I thought or wished Cinnabon would be like. Just cleaner, simpler, and more elegant. I also got Christian something bun, which was like a fancier multigrain sourdough and it was really good, too. I would LOVE to try their cardamom bun next time.

    Yenisel D.

    From the moment you walk in you can smell the absolutely lovely scent of bread and pastries. The staff is very helpful and welcoming. They great lunch specials with drink, sandwich and chips. Besides that they have a huge selection to choose from. The portions are nothing short of amazing. I am truly happy I found this spot. Pro Tip: they have a rewards app that if you download you can get instant points to redeem for various items. They also give you a birthday treat

    Yvonne D.

    Stopped in for a quick snack during my walk. Did the raspberry danish and strawberry rhubarb lemonade. Couldn't hear up my danish because they turned the oven off? Ok I guess. But other than that it was great! Danish was very flaky and not overly sweet, lemonade was nice and refreshing. Large space with lots of seating options.

    Ashley J.

    Highly disappointed! I ordered an iced almond milk latte ($7) tasted so bland and watered down. The chocolate cake was also dry and hard, not worth it. I'll give it two stars because there's nice amount of seating, they have downstairs seating too! It's a nice place to relax, the ambiance is nice.

    Magda C.

    Great cardamom bun, selection is nice included savory items and bread. Service is good too.

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    I love Ole and Steen. I've been to Denmark and this is the closest you can get to enjoying pastries that you would find in Copenhagen.

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    This place is now officially my go to hang out spot. Plenty of sitting options and food is excellent and coffee is ground breaking.

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    I lived in Sweden for five years when deciding to grab a cup of coffee I couldn't resist a place…read morecalled a Scandinavian house it was fika time. I was treated to wonderful customer service and a multi course meal really good food with an amazing presentation. I never had monkfish before it was pretty good. This place is Lagom. I was tempted to practice my Swedish on someone however I was way too nervous to even say hello. Maybe I'll muster the courage to try it before I go back to Los Angeles.

    Adequate, if not a little more, average take on the Scandinavian classics, this is a good place to…read morestart, especially for those who have not tried this cuisine before. This restaurant (rather, cafe) is a nice way to get in a few dress rehearsals before going out for the real thing. As I am about to embark on a Scandinavian adventure, I had to try the Swedish Meatballs first. They are a great way to start off if you do not know where to begin with this cuisine. The meatballs are delicate, but tasty. The gravy carries a little bit of heat and acid, but it is balanced out by the sweetness of the lingonberry jam, which is balanced out by the pickles. My only fault is of the mashed potatoes, which they cater here to American tastes by dolling it up when it does not need to be. Basic principles, keep it as simple as it is and let the meatballs be the star. That is why it is Swedish Meatballs and not Swedish Mashed Potatoes. Seven to an order is perfectly acceptable. I then had to dive into some dessert. The cinnamon bun is good but not great here. Warm it up and it is fabulous. Served chilled and it feels like something you just got on the back end of an SAS flight. I will note to have these warmed up for future reference. While it is not on the menu, the Princess Cake is an indulgence everyone should try at least once. The distant cousin to the Black Forest Cake in Germany, this feels almost like a caked up version of a Linzer tart. I enjoyed it, albeit it is very rich. Take your time eating it or you will spend your time afterwards regretting your life choices. Respect the cake and take your time eating it. I am happy I got the chance to eat here and gave this little cafe (which is a short walk from Grand Central) a try. Reward yourself and get some Swedish candy afterward. Tak.

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    4.6(37 reviews)
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    We came here for something else and accidentally stumbled upon Nordic Preserves Fish & Wildlife…read moreCompany. Looking at their displays, they had an amazing selection of salmon, herring, cod, pickled beets, tomatoes and more. We decided to try their "Lock, Stock+Barrel" sample of 4 different salmon w/ condiments, pickles, raspberries and crackers. You can get a choice of 3-5. Our choices were their Artisanal smoked, Pastrami Cured smoked, Togarashi smoked, and Norwegian smoked. The condiments were a mustard and dill sauce. The salmon was melt in your mouth good! So good, you didn't need the sauces. We did taste both and liked the mustard. Didn't use much of it though. The winner was the Norwegian smoked for both of us and for me, the Togarashi and Pastrami Cured were tied at 2nd. The two people behind the counter were great! Very helpful and made our experience sitting at the counter a fun time! I will be coming here anytime I crave smoked salmon!

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    Aska - Langoustine

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    3.0 miWilliamsburg - South Side
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    Always a line in NYC, and of course at the renowned La Cabra we knew there would be a wait on a…read moreSunday morning around 10:30 AM. We got the cardamom bun and pain suisse pastries and an iced americano.. and if there's anything you take away from this review.. it's that you come here .. you HAVE to try at least one pastry or else why would you go??? The cardamom bun is La Cabra's signature laminated cardamom bun , and the pain suisse (my personal fav) was so delicious!!! I also bought some beans to take home: Yacuri - Geisha from Ecuador and La Papaya - Bourbon

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