Maison Kayser
(Now Closed)Bakery and Café$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
The experts at Village Voice and Serious Eats recommend this place
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Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014If the classic French sweets don't entice you, sit down in the café for a full menu of hearty soups, salads, and hot cocottes. Read more
Carly HeitlingerFebruary 2, 2015This is one of nyc's best brunches. A perfect place to enjoy your favorite french foods in a great atmosphere. I love the salmon tart one! Oh, and the waiters wear striped shirts!
Diane BOctober 26, 2013Pink Praline Brioche was flavorless and a total waste of calories. But the almond croissant was amazing! Nice even spread of marzipan across the entire croissant. Fabulous! Cappuccino was perfection.
Azhar BayJanuary 13, 2020French onion soup with a fresh baguette and salted butter was a perfect combination. Desserts with a cup of tea completely made my day, especially a tart with pistachio and apricots is a must try! 🥰
A little bit of Europe on the Upper East side. Wonderful fresh baked breads with jam along with great coffee and breakfast dishes makes for a huge leap up from the Upper East Side diner breakfasts.- Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014Even the simplest tart is a beauty. The raspberry tart has a crisp pastry shell full of a soft, almond-kissed cake, pastry cream, and as many fresh raspberries as it can hold. Read more
NinaAugust 19, 2013Really great food. I lied in France for 2 yrs and know good French food. This salmon tartine was delicious, light, and fresh. Service wasn't good- Staying true to its roots of being French. ;)
ZenFoodsterSeptember 2, 2017Stop in to get a ham & cheese croissant & their amazingly refreshing Summer Tropical Garden Herbal Iced Tea -a blend of mango, pineapple, papaya & peach flavor! 😋
Gabriel EvansNovember 3, 2015Delicious French pastries. Obviously the chocolate croissant is a must, but the Yuzu pastry is also good!
Katie LarusseDecember 2, 2015I went there for brunch, which was great, but pretty basic to my taste. However, it's an amazing bakery and the only place in NY where you can find legit French bread! Also, go for the desserts!
Their tartines are amazing. As well as their almond croissants. Their white chocolate brioche is absolutely delicious! Everything here is awesome, so you can just order anythig!
jessica m. hintermeisterMarch 11, 2013Best Baguette: baguette Monge-slightly swollen at middle & slender at tips, crackly outer crust yielding to a moist, almost damp crumb...tastes buttery w/o butter, rich & complex w. a subtle tang.
Huaisi CenOctober 8, 2015Favorite place for brunch, like the one made in small pot with salmon. Nice place to meet friends in the morning. They also serve great bread.
- Carly HeitlingerFebruary 11, 2015Put Maison Kayser at the top of your must-visit places. I love it!!! The salmon tartine is my favorite. (PS The waiters wear stripes!)
Angie JenieApril 23, 2017Good brunch/lunch spot. Crowded but not a long wait. Love the norwegian eggs benedict, onion soup, and their mesclun salad.
Kelsey KluteFebruary 16, 2015Best croissants EVEERRRRR. And anything with scrambled eggs. In not sure what they put in those eggs, but I want to eat them for every meal!
Karla SosaApril 1, 2015Pastries and viennoiseries are delicious. I usually come for brunch; an amazing selection of French breakfast foods, all fantastic! The service is always quick and friendly.
The best pastries ever. The white chocolate brioche and the chocolate croissant are incredible. Also all the cookies.
- Village VoiceJune 10, 2013The beastly Plie au Chocolat features an ample dose of pastry cream and chocolate chips that will give you a first class seat on the Feel-Good Express from the first bite.
Cesar HuntJune 11, 2017Try the almond croissant! You can't go wrong with any of the tartines, everything is absolutely delicious!
GillianJune 19, 2016Chocolate almond croissants were some of the best I've ever had, not too heavy or oily. We had lunch - salad was good, salmon was amazing.
Jonathan HOctober 23, 2012Reasonably pretentious as could be expected but the baguette was good and the steak tar tar appetizer was JUST RIGHT with a little salt & pepper
Abigail KofflerAugust 15, 2014Get a tartine, the bread is amazing! The grilled vegetable one has banaganoush
Jacqueline KDecember 31, 2012Pain de Gruyere = to die for. Your mouth won't know what to do except smile :) Get a loaf to go if the bakery line isn't too long. If so, you can buy at the table at restaurant price for $0.50 more.
Erica FinleySeptember 3, 2013I went here on @collegeprepster's reco — the saumon fumé was impeccable, and the ambience is too fun. Great iced coffee, too.
Jason BrewSeptember 6, 2015Not only a great bakery and coffee shop but also a really great restaurant attached. Stop in for a weekend breakfast
Jinnie LFebruary 27, 2015smoked salmon platter is so good but my favorite dish is croque madame♡ don't forget to try their coffee n chocolate croissant!
Eatery ExpertSeptember 2, 2012Perfect place for breakfast meeting, girls lunch/brunch or anything involving parents. Exceptional French desserts and pastries, great steak tartare and excellent gazpacho.
Jackson HarrisDecember 9, 2015French coffee and breads here are their specialty. They also have some great things to eat like eggs and freshly made croissants
Marcelo BombardelliMarch 18, 2013Been to this pastry shop in 3 different countries and they're all outstandingly good. Chocolate financier, the "madalenas" and croissants are a MUST.- Robert SApril 19, 2015Very tasty brunch, with fresh house baked breads and pastries. It's BYOB / bring your own bottle, if you want a drink.
jonathan hegranesApril 9, 2013breakfasts are amazing... killer egg dishes. only complaint is no alcoholic brunch beverages. so if you *need* a mimosa or bloody mary, this isn't the right place.
You must absolutely get the financiers (mini ones available too), and the madeleines. The breads are also the best in all of NYC.
Anastasia BezverkhaOctober 21, 2014Coffee and the fresh bread. Overall, everything is delicious. Great brunch spot, but always super busy on weekends. ☕️🍳🍞
Ellen GreenbergJuly 9, 2014Try the Mochaccino mouse soo delicious and beautifully presented. My friend and I could not finish.
French onion soup is great. Pre fixe lunch special is a great deal. You can take your dessert to-go.
Adored the crabe y guacamole. Perfect nosh for light lunch!
Gabriella NarvaezAugust 10, 2014One of my favorite slots for both sweet and savory items. Definitely try their chocolate almond croissant.
Jeff HAugust 9, 2012Try the Croque-Monsieur. I promise it's like none you've ever had in NYC. They serve it Tartine style- so not overwhelmingly heavy but incredibly rich
Connie ChiuNovember 7, 2016The giant cookies are amazing. My favs are the ginger, coffee, and pistachio ones.
Michelle C.September 10, 2012Tasting Table write up: almond financier, lemon tart, praline cream Paris-Brest and the croissant-hybrid plié filled w/egg custard and chocolate.
Mari AbeJanuary 18, 2013When run of the mill cupcake shops just won't do, head to Maison Kaiser for a tart citron meringue or chocolate eclair. Both perfection.
Jordan PfeffleDecember 20, 2015Almond croissant was so good! Not like a usual croissant but still yummy and sweet
Larisa GrollemondJune 17, 2015Classic French pastries and fresh bread, don't miss the vanilla eclairs!
Anna MOFebruary 28, 2016Great baguette and olive bread. Coffee is very good as well. Not the best service in town.
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