“ So far this is the second Maman location that I've been to, and both have been great. Maman are my go to for coffee, and sometimes breakfast, when I'm in the city. They always have a nice selection of pastries and do a great job with their espresso drinks. ”

“ I love Maman! Conveniently located next to Bryant Park, this spot is both charming and cozy, with a decent amount of seating--though it gets crowded. You order at the counter, and the staff brings your food to the table. I shared the Wilde Salad and Tartine au Saumon with my dad. The portions weren't huge but good for a lighter lunch. Both dishes were fresh, flavorful, and complemented each other well for a balanced meal. I'd order them again! I also tried a bite of my mom's tuna sandwich, which was tasty but had too much bread compared to the filling. For dessert, the vegan sesame tahini dark chocolate cookie was amazing! It had a soft, gooey center with crisp edges and a wonderfully subtle mix of nuttiness, sweetness, and saltiness. While I've tried several of Maman's pastries, including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie, the vegan cookie easily takes the crown! We all agreed it's one of the best cookies we've ever had. ”

“ Cortado is brilliant! Best since I've had since the tiny place in San Juan Puerto Rico. Venue is very pretty, and on a December Saturday afternoon at lunchtime is packed, but in a pleasant way, and not very loud. Food is delicious and presented beautifully, and Double bonus... You can have your excellent coffee in a real cup! ”

“ Overall experience was positive, the vibes were beautiful and pastries and drinks are innovative. My go to is the lavender hot chocolate which is amazing! Only caveat is that be prepared for noise and crowds, you have to fight for seats, especially in the weekday mornings as it seems to be a prime breakfast meeting and tourist location. ”

“ Wonderful hideaway in NY that takes you away. Love the atmosphere and the smashed avocado tartine and honey lavender latte was what I needed on this misty Saturday morning. I'll be back for another visit the next time I'm back in New York! ”

“ This place has exceeded my expectations when it comes to a cafe and bakery. If you're expecting a fast cup of coffee and a snack to-go, I would rethink coming here. This place offers more opportunities to dine in and enjoy refreshments. Despite construction and other obstacles on the outside, the inside of the shop seems well-maintained and offers plenty of seating. The service workers are efficient and friendly. My friend and I ordered one of the well-known pastries, the Cinnamon Bun Kouign Maman and the Regular Kouign Maman. If you're a person that usually craves sweets, these treats will not disappoint. Despite our intentions of staying less than a few minutes, the ambiance of the cafe was relaxing and encourages those to unwind inside. I would go here if you have the time to relax, possibly focus on work, or meet up with friends! ”

“ Finally seeing what the hype is about. Super cute bakery/coffee shop, with some other light fare options for breakfast/brunch/lunch. I had the granola parfait and it was very good, as was my soy latte. Service can use a little work, staff were very friendly but my friend's quiche was served cold and had to be sent back to be re-heated. Seating is on a first-come basis but tables turn quickly so you won't wait long for a table to free up. ”