French Cafe Gourmand

Elizabeth Cho

MG GM

The place is really nice. Just a few tips: you can tell espresso beverages are made by untrained people, the technique is outdated and the coffee beans taste a bit burnt to me. Surprisingly there is no line in this place in the morning for coffee… The prices are reasonable for this location. I am sure some improvement can be done to flourish! Good luck and thank you!

Christina Martinez

I happend to see the owner (I'm assuming?) put out a corner sign on Maiden Lane and Broadway advertising French Cafe Gourmand one morning and decided to go investigate. It's always nice to find an independent little nook in an area that is overrun by cold office buildings and ubiquitous chain cafes (not complaining, these places are reliable and convenient). But this place feels more intimate, not just because of the cozy space, but because of the pleasant service. The coffee was great and the almond croissant was AMAZING. This will be a regular stop on my way to work in the mornings.

Sabina Colleran

while the presentation of the to-stay option was lacking, the food was pretty good. I had the broccolli and cheddar soup with a salmon quiche. Nothing spectacular, but a nice cozy spot to get a mug of coffee and some lunch or breakfast.

Marcelo Fornerino

The only thing that is French about this cafe is it's service - terrible and arrogant. The food looks like it's prepared by a rushed teenager. The croissants are stale and chewy, the sandwiches are bland, and prices are too high.

Albert Feliu

5 stars for the café and the price/location; but 3 for the announced "best croissant in NY". I don't understand how come their croissant won a prize... At least mine, was chewing gum.

Philip Wilson

A French cafe that's putting the quiche in the microwave to serve it.. NO THANKS. I don't microwave food in my home, and I certainly don't believe in paying to eat at a restaurant with an oven and stove that chooses to use the microwave instead..

Oksana Shur

Great service from nice people. Delicious coffee and many pastries and yummy lunch options to choose from!