Sprawling Belle Epoque-style brasserie & bakery serving classic French fare & cocktails.
At a glance
#74 of 81 French restaurants in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.20
Rating breakdown
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5 ★55%
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4 ★24%
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3 ★10%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★7%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery?
- Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 2,983 reviews.
- How does Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery rank in New York?
- Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery is #74 of 81 French restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery located?
- 380 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003 — 2.5 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery?
- Phone: (212) 533-3000 · Website: lafayetteny.com
Beautiful place. Perfect for the Instagram crowd.
The bar has free tap water. The sit-down restaurant area has free tap water. The walk-up bakery does not. Yes, the bakery that draws in a line for their famous round croissants.
They insisted they only sell bottled water. I tried going to the bar for tap water but they directed me back to the bakery. I'd suggest adding a free water dispenser by the bakery register but I'm sure it's been discussed 🤷♂️
The croissants were great, but the no-free water and $3 butter felt too money driven and rubbed me the wrong way, sorry.
The bar has free tap water. The sit-down restaurant area has free tap water. The walk-up bakery does not. Yes, the bakery that draws in a line for their famous round croissants.
They insisted they only sell bottled water. I tried going to the bar for tap water but they directed me back to the bakery. I'd suggest adding a free water dispenser by the bakery register but I'm sure it's been discussed 🤷♂️
The croissants were great, but the no-free water and $3 butter felt too money driven and rubbed me the wrong way, sorry.
Beautiful , clean , delicious! We got a couple treats : after school special and one of their pistachios “viral” croissants and WOW! They are honestly so worth it. We wish we would’ve had time to sit for lunch as the food looked fresh and delicious but we will deff make a point to try it next time.
I went for the famous croissant but didn't realize that they don't start serving them until 12 pm. My mistake, but thankfully I was there at 11:30 am so I didn't have to wait too long. A line for the croissant starts to form around 11:30 so I recommend arriving early. While we waited, I decided to order a turkey croissant sandwich - not a fan. It was very dry. I ended up throwing it away. As for the croissant, I got the Pain Au Chocolat Supreme. Just a heads up - it's VERY rich. The croissant itself was crispy. 4/10 for me.
Every thing was delicious and beautiful. The atmosphere was warm & inviting. The servers & hostess were beautiful & well groomed. I ordered the French 75 & Brisket Burger. The drink was poured perfectly. I ordered my burger medium. It was the best decision I made this year. The cheese, caramelized onions, dijon mustard, pickles & buttery bun melts in your mouth. I usually don’t order burgers at restaurants but this was amazing. On the way out I stopped at the bakery. I picked up the almond cherry cake & strawberry crunch donut. They both were both good decisions. The cake was sweet & moist. You can taste the almond & cherry in every bite. The donut was soft & crunchy at the same time because of the strawberry crumbles. This place is worth the hype & every cent.
Really cool French bakery with a classic/vintage interior. The famous croissants are totally worth the wait. When I came, they had chocolate, blueberry, and pistachio. I’ve come around the afternoon time, and people start lining up at 11am for the croissants, and they are ready for purchase at 12. Get there early, as the line will stretch around the block. The men behind the counter who sold me the
Croissants were very friendly and personable.
Croissants were very friendly and personable.
It’s a tradition to come here every year for my birthday since I was a kid. I selfishly wish their croissants didn’t go so viral so I could still easily get reservations there. The food is always delicious and it’s best to go for brunch with friends and family for special occasions. Staff is always friendly and service is fairly quick even when it’s very busy.
Stopped by for a quick blueberry danish! I thought the flavors were excellent, but the pastry itself was less flaky and more hard than I expected it to be. It was absolutely beautiful though!
Update: I lined up for the Supreme croissants, and I get the hype! SO GOOD!! The cream was a little too sweet for the pistachio flavor, but the strawberry lemonade one was delicious! I will be back to try the chocolate flavor!
Update: I lined up for the Supreme croissants, and I get the hype! SO GOOD!! The cream was a little too sweet for the pistachio flavor, but the strawberry lemonade one was delicious! I will be back to try the chocolate flavor!
Lafayette:
So they are pretty infamous for their round croissants with cream filling. Is it worth hours in line (probably not) also I don’t like waiting in line for that long. With that said, we did go at the 8am opening on a Tuesday and manage to score the croissants with just 3 people ahead of us. I sure am glad I got to try it. It is flaky, soft buttery and the pistachio cream is divine. Yes, I would buy these again if I’m in NYC and I don’t have to wait hours in line. The chocolate one is more dark chocolate cream than milk chocolate but it was still delicious. We also did ate breakfast and everything was refine. A bit pricey but for the ambiance, service and quality of the food, it is great value. We had a bit of a mishap with our order but our server Hector G smoothed it out and gave us such a great service. Is it a must…oh yeah.
So they are pretty infamous for their round croissants with cream filling. Is it worth hours in line (probably not) also I don’t like waiting in line for that long. With that said, we did go at the 8am opening on a Tuesday and manage to score the croissants with just 3 people ahead of us. I sure am glad I got to try it. It is flaky, soft buttery and the pistachio cream is divine. Yes, I would buy these again if I’m in NYC and I don’t have to wait hours in line. The chocolate one is more dark chocolate cream than milk chocolate but it was still delicious. We also did ate breakfast and everything was refine. A bit pricey but for the ambiance, service and quality of the food, it is great value. We had a bit of a mishap with our order but our server Hector G smoothed it out and gave us such a great service. Is it a must…oh yeah.
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