Maison Kayser
(Now Closed)Bakery, Café, and French Restaurant$$$$
Flatiron District, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and Gothamist
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William HJuly 25, 2016Top-notch cold brew, white-chocolate brioche you wouldn't expect to blow your mind, and curry & pavot baguette which is a thing that is great. If you have a dog, sit outside and feel good about life.
Andrew WeberApril 27, 2015Food is excellent - I recommend anything with bread! Seating at the restaurant is tight so I prefer to take out. Nice grab and go refrigerator at the front of the store with sandwiches and salads.
Terena P.August 11, 2013For brunch, must have the croissant and baguette with butter. Also the egg tartines are divine. The eggs are so creamy and the toppings simple but flavorful.
enjoy a meal outside while sidewalk people watching with your own bottle of vino (BYOB). if you need something on the fly, go to flatiron wines just a few doors north.
A great spot for breakfast on the weekdays or a place to rest mid-day from errands in the area. Can't go wrong with avocado toast (with eggs in the am or crab in the pm).
Dane FeldmanFebruary 26, 2016Dined here recently with Eric Kayser himself. The man is truly passionate about his baguettes, his family, and making a lasting impression on every neighborhood Maison Kayser is located in. Amazing.
Simply fantastic pastries (almond croissant and pecan bread are 👌🏼), also get the cold brew: one of NYC's best
This place really well know for bread and pastries, not forget to mention it they have really good full menu as well. They have famous Niçoise salad, lamb cocotte and fig and goat cheese tartine.
Kate FurmanJune 30, 2015Almond croissants, baguettes, carbs galore. If you have time, eat outside on a warm day and people watch. Otherwise, you can get pastries to go on the right half of the store.
jacob gannFebruary 24, 2015everything from the coffee to the authentic Parisian pastries. go in the morning for the freshest taste. they will pull an almond croissant right off the baking sheet for you!
Delicious bread! I love their chicken quinoa in the restaurant and the Cobb sandwich from the to go section. Beautiful pastries!
Fanny ChanAugust 10, 2013Very cute French bakery connected to a restaurant. Bread was definitely one of kind of you're into bread. I had their desserts--do creme brulee and almond chocolate croissant. Yes, just do it!
Anne SaulovichAugust 11, 2014Great fresh, healthy food. Pastries are to die for, and the baguettes are sooo good. All this and if you sit outside an awesome view of the Empire State Building!
TK 🍦🍷December 29, 2013You can get table service, or take-out. This French bakery is charming, cozy, and offers divine baked goods! It's in a great location too, just off Madison Square Park.
MarcApril 3, 2014Tasting Table Choc Chip Cookie List: "Sometimes you want a chocolate cookie with your chocolate chips. Eric Kayser bakes a fine bittersweet one that's rich and 'everything I want' "
Untapped CitiesNovember 17, 2014Maison Kayser was started by French baker Eric Kayser. Kayser now has restaurants throughout the world offering an authentic Parisian atmosphere and a menu that closely follows suit. Read more
Even if you're not hungry, you should always make room for the mini breads (fig, cheese, or olives). Wonderful, cheap snack
Hidden gem! Good place to sit and have a conversation with someone. If you're in a rush, their Bakery is great for food-on-the-go
I love the chicken and quinoa salad here so much, maybe more than the baguettes. Cold, tart, and creamy.
Popping up all over the city now like crazy but so far the quality is maintained. Great cappuccinos and a darn good Nicole’s salad
Julian ModestoAugust 7, 2014A decent chocolate chip cookie with dark chocolate & pecans: the Cookie Noir. Alternative to a Birdbath Bakery/City Bakery cookie
- Megan GrissettJuly 19, 2013If you want to stray from your standard street-side pastry in the mornings and to pay a little extra for something good, this is the place to go! Am now hooked on their financier framboise.
The Viennoise au Chocolat is to die for. Also, check out the sandwiches, which bring a little corner of France to the US.- F. BastardSeptember 11, 2014The plié is the best combination of chocolate and bread that ever crossed my lips. Even better than the babka at Breads.
🄵🄴🄻🄸🅇 dnǝʇsɔɥAugust 27, 2018Get the bread basket for a delicious and very affordable French breakfast.
Truly French croissants, pains au chocolat, baguettes of all shapes and sizes. Egg dishes are ok-croque Monsieur is solid
Larisa GrollemondJune 10, 2016Bread, pastries, etc. One of the only places that reliably has chocolate almond croissants--don't miss them!
Kris SAugust 13, 2013Grab a sandwich to go and eat it in Madison Square Park or in front of the Flatiron Building. It will cost you twice as much to eat it there.
aurore quercyJanuary 29, 2015A real taste of France. My favorites: the fig bread, the plain financier and the pain au raisins
Has the energy of a paris bakery in the morn. Almond chic croissant is God sent and coffee amazing.
Emmanuel GalvanMarch 9, 2016Super nice service, fast line, and of course, the bread is awesome ! Duh ! It's real French !
Joshua NewmanJuly 10, 2016Croque madame is excellent, and the breads will change your life. An excellent import!
Sean DalyJuly 22, 2017Pretty sure that every item has butter on it. But then again, its also what makes French cooking so good!
Best baguette in the city. I love all the cake and pastries. staff is really nice too
The chestnut tart is absolutely remarkable. Indulgent filling mixed with varying textures, all without being overly heavy.
Lindsey KimMay 31, 2015Great spot for a quick lunch. Grab a chocolate almond croissant on your way out!
Great cold brew, fresh sandwiches and my Paris classic chouquette!
honeywhatscooking.comJuly 3, 2014Almond croissant is slightly eggy, try the adagio instead - chocolate mousse. Chicken Poulet club is delish.
Christina ChinAugust 1, 2015Super nice and helpful staff, almond croissant with marzipan is very good.
sarah parsonsSeptember 13, 2013Best bread in NYC. Also amazing cheese cake and cheese pastry and pistachio financier
suneelAugust 25, 2014skip the restaurant if there's a wait. buy their delicious breads and desserts and enjoy them on your own terms.
The chocolate croissants have an amazing filling, also the choquettes are an easy win.
Yummy French pastries. Grab a latte or cappuccino with a pain au chocolat
The cocottes are sublime. You can see the egg cooking in if you dig into it immediately.
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