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    The French Workshop

    4.1 (48 reviews)
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    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Michelle C.

    I had always gone to the location in Bayside but never knew this location in Astoria existed. This location is huge; has a lot of seating, has beautiful selection of pastries and coffee. I ordered their Nutella cheesecake and strawberry cream brûlée cheesecake. I enjoyed the both so much I didn't have time to take a good picture. The strawberry was sweet and savory. The Nutella cheesecake had chunks of Nutella hidden in the cheesecake. I did not love their coffee, probably wouldn't order it again or try something else from the menu.

    Suki C.

    I've always frequent the french workshop at Bayside so I am aware of all their offerings! What's better at Astoria is all the seating they have! The location is bigger, more spacious and as you walk in on the left, you see the kitchen, which was pretty neat. Came to Astoria to meet a friend and spent some time here. I usually pick up bread or dessert but this time, we had some breakfast sandwiches and bakery items as well as some drinks. Food was good- heated when requested. Croissants were also very good. I ordered a matcha latte and they have two options- sweetened or unsweetened (powder) and I chose the sweetened which felt a little too sweet for my liking. At the end we picked up some bombolonis to go which were all very good- not too sweet and the donut part was nice and light.

    Pumpkin spice latte
    Felipe W.

    This upscale bakery in Astoria with cute, bright white indoor seating has a fine selection of baked goods and sweet drinks. I wanted a nice pumpkin spice latte during the cold winter and I made an excellent choice - the pumpkin flavor came out nicely despite how it was a bit too sweet. The cookies were solid - normally I like them smaller and right out the oven but the amount of butter in this cookie made it fun to chew and taste. I liked the almond cookie more for it sweetness level. The absolut vanilla was a nice combination of vanilla (I didn't see the beans?) and was quite lemon-y. The staff were friendly too, I liked the glass wall when you could see the chefs work their magic. I'll come back for sure, I just need to be watch my sugar intake!

    Cecilia L.

    Desserts 4/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 This spot offers beautifully made pastries that they are less overwhelmingly sweet than many other French bakeries. The quality is decent, with the fruits consistently fresh and every item thoughtfully constructed and reasonably priced The Raspberry Cake (4.25/5): Probably my favorite out of them all. I loved the cream to cake balance and the very generous amount of fresh raspberries Berry Fruit Tart (4.25/5): Wonderfully creamy with an abundance of fresh fruit on top Pistachio Cake (4/5): The pistachio element was a little on the sweeter side, but I loved being able to taste and feel the pistachio pieces in every bite Also did not love the handwriting on the chocolate for my pistachio cake :/

    Pistachio Gateau Birthday Cake
    Amy S.

    Let me tell you that this pistachio gateau vanilla cake with caramelized pistachio, pistachio ganache and pistachio mousse really is made perfectly! Just right with layered notes of pistachio in a rich vanilla cake. It's nice for birthdays or any day for cake lovers. We went to the French Workshop in Astoria and will come back to try other desserts when we are up for it. Worth revisiting for sure! Great service and the associate pumped a thumbs-up sign at my sister when he found out she was taking a picture of him doing the writing on our sister's birthday cake.

    Lavender Lemonade
    Bailey R.

    This cafe is a lovely place to come do work. The atmosphere is very quiet with chill music playing in the background. There's a LOT of seating, most of which has an outlet near it - perfect for those needing a place to work. I came here both yesterday and today and I ordered the same thing each time: a medium Lavender Lemonade. I'm not happy to report that the lemonades differed in taste each day, yesterday's being better... Today, they left out the lavender syrup that is supposed to sit at the bottom. Additionally, the lemonade has a TON of pulp in it today, whereas yesterday it did not. I've yet to try their coffee or one of their endless varieties of scrumptious looking pastries, but I'll definitely be back to try them soon. I'm *hoping* that today was just an unfortunate mishap and that they are typically actually consistent in the making of their beverages. I'll update this review later once I've tried a few more things!

    Linda M.

    This place just opened by Broadway station in Astoria. It is a sweet tooth's heaven! Every kind of pastry imaginable and they offer coffee too. One of our favorite cakes is called The Duke, a super thick chocolate mousse with graham cracker on the bottom. It basically tastes like a very rich s'mores chocolate cake. We have also tried their peach tart and Oreo cake. They also offer writing on the cakes for special occasions. The space is huge with ample seating. It feels very relaxing to be inside and would make a great spot to catch up with a friend or even read a book while enjoying a pastry and coffee.

    Austin K.

    Got the fruit tarts here - both vanilla and chocolate versions were good and firm tarts themselves. The cream was a little too sweet for me but I appreciate that it has a custard flavor vs ones such as at Martha's.

    Karen B.

    I spent a lottt of time here during the summer (when I needed a good place to focus for my business. The interior is superrr cute! They have amazing coffee & great pastries. My go-to was an oatmilk caramel macchiato and a butter croissant. Very clean, lots of great options. Seating fills up fast a lot

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    Danielle G.

    How did this bakery opening fly under the radar for a month?! This is a PERFECT addition to the Broadway area of Astoria, just steps away from the subway. Walking in, you are transported to a peaceful oasis--with sights of the bakers working their magic and ample seating with free WiFi. Now for the pastries...WOW. There is a massive variety of treats with flavors that are not easily found elsewhere (matcha banana bread, coconut pound cake, pistachio cream and raspberry shortcake). Definitely do not skip the cookies either!

    Angela G.

    SOOOOO excited for The French Workshop's grand opening in Astoria. I've been going to the Bayside location for the past couple of years and was so eager to hear they were expanding :) The space itself is HUGE. There are plenty of spots to dine-in and I noticed outlets at every seating area - which is super convenient. I also loved that when you walk in, there's an open kitchen & you can watch the bakers bake the pastries. Although everything looked so fresh, I was full from dinner, ended up just ordering a Nutella hot chocolate & it was perfect. If the line gets too long, there are also screens to mobile order. Will definitely be one of my go-to spots. Welcome!!

    Neil H.

    Overwhelmed is the best way to describe the French workshop. I was looking for a cozy bakery/cafe. Instead, I found a huge cafe, almost the size of one of those Shake Shack, with an enormous amount of seating, cakes, and desserts scattered throughout the space, so given the limited time I was there, I would say that my first evaluation may be a little biased, as I felt very rushed. There was too much to choose from in such a limited time, and they were set up in such a way that makes you want to sit there for hours drinking expensive coffees and eating desserts, all the while using your laptop for work or schoo/ The eatery is embedded in a ground-floor, almost basement-like dwelling. I do not remember what was there before, but they sure hollowed out a very large dining area with lounge-like seating. I did not find my little white chocolate cake terribly exciting, but that could have been just due to the mood I was in at the time. So my conclusion is somewhat limited. I think three stars is the right grade for now, but I plan to certainly pay them another visit. All I can say is that they are worth a second chance!

    Chocolate cheesecake and another chocolate dessert ok/good not great
    Jennifer T.

    I came here with my husband and my sister for dessert. It's a cute bakery with plenty of seating. We all thought the desserts we had were just ok, and not good enough for a repeat visit. We had some cookies, a carrot cake, a chocolate cheesecake, a cheesecake brownie, and some other chocolate dessert. They were all just ok with the chocolate cheesecake being the best of all, but still not great. The worst was the cheesecake brownie. It wasn't chocolaty and the cheesecake on top tasted off. With all the dessert places in Astoria this one isn't worth a visit.

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    Its hard to find a solid bakery nowadays in NYC. A lot of the really good ones have closed down,…read moreand it makes it really difficult to find a quality bakery without all the fluff. The 7 layer cake is a beautiful work of art and the taste marches. Its a vanilla cake with chocolate frosting topped with strawberry and chocolate mouse. Note to the wise, don't make the same mistake I did. Always look at your cake once it is placed in the box. The display cake looked good, then I did not get to inspect the cake before it was placed in the box. Once I arrived home, I saw that the top part of the cake had a dent in the mouse and strawberry covering which made it look messy. It was an embarrassment to present it as such so I improvised by using the mother's day signage to cover up the blip. When I called to speak with the location about it they dealt with it very professionally and were apologetic about the situation and offered a comp. It was such a relief to have customer service go right after experiencing that.

    TLDR: Surprisingly good vanilla lobster tail…read more Schmoop and I came here to check out the lobster tails, which is an Italian pastry we both love. We had low expectations, realizing it was in the middle of Times Square, assuming it would be a tourist trap like most places in Times Square. We were pleasantly surprised! It had really good crispness and delicious filling, which was vanilla forward (used to normal custard). Didn't try anything else except the lobster tail. They have other flavors as well -- we will try the Nutella flavored lobster tail next! AMBIANCE: Super small place (expected) so it's take away only. Would come back if I'm in the area again, although I tend to avoid due to crowds.

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    Babka alert! Babka alert!!!!!! They have the most dangerous and delicious cinnamon Babka we have…read moreever had so far. We originally came in to check out their bagels. They don't have a large bagel sandwich or schmear section menu, they keep it simple here. But, I'm all about smoked salmon so we ordered the NY breakfast bagel sandwich. Bagel consistency was chewy and flavor profiles were light-for example I tasted a hint of the dill cream cheese schmear, hint of smoked salmon, chives, red onion , and lemon zest. Good, but would have liked stronger flavors or more of the ingredients. What shined was the cinnamon Babka! A dense bread with a soft gooey cinnamon goodness in the middle. Hard to have just one slice :D. They offer a chocolate one as well. Orwashers have a couple of locations, we happen to hit this one as it was on our way to The MET.

    One of the best flavors for a classic Chocolate Chip Cookie in nyc I've had so far. You can…read moredefinitely taste the browned butter. It's a simple classic cookie that's crispy on the edges and chewy in the center without being undercooked or gooey. This is not for the people who usually prefer the mound styled cookies that levain has, but as a fellow levain fan, I personally loved this cookie a lot. I especially feel that a lot of cookies have too much chocolate in them, but I'm obsessed with the dough part of chocolate chip cookies. This cookie was a really good balance and it was delicious until the last bite. Gonna be an obsession for a while for sure. Other things to know the staff were pretty friendly and greeting when I walked in. It's a small place. No particular seating area available. Great to walk in grab what you want and leave. I did also try their tomato focaccia which was delicious. The Dubai croissant however, was not it. The filling was dry and the croissant had also dried out, so it was just a flaky chalky mess. But definitely go for the cookies and breads.

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    1.5 mi

    When in NYC, the best place to grab some pastries and coffees, the ultimate morning pairing. The…read moreinside is small and on the cozier side, so definitely more of a spot for grab and go. I was able to snag seats with good timing when I came here to enjoy my Iced Americano and Halva Croissant. The filling in the croissant was delightful! Service was terrific and with their other options, I would totally come back. I also tried their cookie and it was excellent. My Iced Americano went well with my baked goodies. They know how to do things right here!

    I stopped by on a Monday morning and was greeted warmly as I walked in. It's a clean, brightly lit…read morespot with limited seating (saw some people sitting on a bench in front of the store). There was one person at the counter taking/filling orders (she was very nice and helpful) and one person making drinks (coffee/tea). There was a short line, but it moved fairly quickly. I ordered some chocolate rugelach, cinnamon rugelach, and cheese & cherry rugelach ($2.75/each, except the larger cheese & cherry ones for $3.50/each). I love, love, love their chocolate rugelach. It's flaky, buttery, chocolately, and tender with some crispy edges. The cinnamon ones were good, but the chocolate ones are my favorite here. The cheese & cherry rugelach were delicious and fluffy with the right amount of sweetness and filling. I've previously had some of their other items, and can also recommend the dark chocolate babka (which I was lucky enough to purchase one time while it was still warm), the pistachio cherry croissant, and the spicy cheese stick. I will be back to try their other items.

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    Super cool how Angelina opened a bakery near Lenox Hill Hospital serving a variety of baked goods,…read moreand I think where they really shine is their tiny little pastries and cookies that you can get individually and pay less but get a greater variety. It's the perfect place to get a small bite. They also have lunch sandwiches that are on the smaller side and cheaper and it's the perfect light lunch; I'm a fan of their chicken one. Huge fan of their presence and think they definitely have a lasting place in the neighborhood. The mini croissants are nice and crisp on the outside, the donuts are maybe my least favorite thing, but their little italian cookies are also really solid and the perfect small bite. They also have coffee slush, at least during the summer.

    HUGE fan of Angelina Bakery locations and their nutella croissants have got to be one of my…read morefavorite things in NYC. We were going in to the MET for a tour and only had time for something quick. Angelina was the perfect stop except I've been spoiled with the other two locations I've tried that are much larger, appealing and has more variety. This was a pretty hole in the wall location (in comparison to the others) and I wasn't super obsessed with the quality of the doing (again, in comparison to what I already know of Angelina). I'm not sure if they bake everything in house but it does feel more like they get smaller batches of things maybe frozen and then stick them in the oven and fill them. It doesn't taste the freshest, the croissant dough isn't as pillowy, crispy on the outside and full of layers and flakes that I'm regularly used to. I'm always happy eating anything with nutella so that was still a win, wish it was more in line with the regular Angelina experience. Also, they don't have the same amount of things and as extensive of a menu, so just know before you go :) No bathrooms either it seems like!

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    I've been a regular at Miss Madeleine's for the past three years. In fact, Miss Madeleine's, in my…read morehumble opinion, has the best croissants in the city - a city, mind you, that is not short on French bakeries. To place this boulangerie among the top is a grand statement indeed, and I stand by it. Miss Madeleine consistently churns out freshly baked goods that you can smell half a block away. If you're lucky, you may arrive on a day when the bread baskets are being filled with items fresh from the oven, which was the case on my last visit. I come here for my favorite treat from the menu: the ham and cheese croissant. Flaky on the outside yet soft and custardy on the inside, cheese light and melty slathered all over the tender sliver of ham. Warm, of course, having been pulled out not too long ago from the oven. I've tried other goods from this shop, including the leek and chives pastry that is packed full of flavor, and a slice of pistachio cake, also delicious and not too sweet. Miss Madeleine is a neighborhood favorite, and it will soon be yours if you give it a chance.

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    NaiSnow offers healthy and delicious tea beverages and fresh baked items with over 1,200 locations…read moremainly in China. NaiSnow's first stop in the U.S. expansion is in Flushing, New York. The second location in New York is 27-51 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101. My first NaiSnow experience was at the Long Island City location. I walked in and ordered the Matcha Latte Boba, Caramel Egg Tart, Matcha Tiramisu Tart, Coffee Tiramisu Tart at the counter. It didn't take long for the order to be ready and it was all packed in an insulated bag. Inside, there are a few tables and countertop seats. The caramel egg tart is filled with custard core and a caramel aroma, the coffee tiramisu tart has a sponge cake soaked in coffee and layered with cream on a crisp and buttery tart, and the matcha tiramisu tart is made with premium Jingshan matcha powder fully infused into the cake base and layered with smooth cream cheese filling. The tarts are golden and have crispy layers. It just melts in your mouth. They are also a good size. The matcha latte boba was also very good. NaiSnow is definitely worth checking out!

    So I ordered 2 Highland Tea Latte today, service from the register was normal. But when I told her…read moremy instructions, it was no cheese foam, no cocoa powder, and no ice. I normally get this drink and the drink just comes out slightly less than it should be. Today, the one making the drinks had the audacity to really hand me two cups looking like this. I didn't realize I paid $12.52 for a cup that is 3/4 full. This is normally never an issue as they always give a reasonable amount, but I don't know what's wrong with the staff making the drinks today. Personally, I feel like I'm being overcharged at this point.

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