Timeless Milanese charm meets elevated Italian cuisine & pastries. A truly classic NYC cafe experience.
Experience a slice of Milan right in New York City at this authentic Italian cafe and patisserie. Known for its charming ambiance that transports you to a bygone era, it's a perfect spot for a delightful lunch or a coffee break. The establishment offers an elevated take on Milanese cuisine, making it a consistently good choice for those seeking a classic Italian experience.
This Italian cafe and patisserie is celebrated for its classic Milanese cuisine, pastries, and coffee. Recommended items include their flourless chocolate cookie, mini Italian cookies, and the 'Sant Ambroeus cake'. While generally well-regarded, some customers find it to be on the pricier side.
"Customers frequently recommend the flourless chocolate cookie, mini Italian cookies, and the signature 'Sant Ambroeus cake'. The avocado toast with sliced avocado and iced lattes are also highlighted as go-to items."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, appreciating the authentic Italian atmosphere and classic offerings, though some note it can be overpriced.
Important Note
Some customers find the restaurant to be overpriced, particularly for breakfast.
"The coffee bar in the Regency Hotel is mentioned as being really good."
Positive"The coffee bar at Sant'Ambroeus is stated to serve the only real Italian coffee in the city."
Positive"This commenter suggested Saint Ambroeus as a possibility for lunch on Madison Avenue."
Positive"Commenter buys a pandoro from Saint Ambroeus every Christmas, finding it not cheap but very tasty."
Positive"The original poster mentioned that Sant Ambroeus has a good, but not great, Princess Torte."
Neutral"The commenter likes the San Ambroeus restaurants in Manhattan, stating they are always on point."
Positive"Sant Ambroeus was suggested as a place to visit for a mother-daughter trip, likely for its ambiance or offerings."
Positive"This commenter suggested Sant Ambroeus locations, stating their Italian sandwiches are on very soft, brioche-like bread, though not triangular."
Neutral"Sant Ambroeus was suggested for coffee and pastries as part of a breakfast plan for a NYC trip."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as having a love/hate relationship with the commenter."
Neutral"Sant Ambroeus was suggested as an Italian restaurant option on the Upper East Side."
Neutral"Sant Ambroeus is a go-to for an iced latte and avocado toast, specifically noting a preference for sliced over mashed avocado."
Positive"A user corrected the spelling to 'Sant Ambroeus', implicitly agreeing with the recommendation."
Neutral"Sant Ambroeus (initially misspelled as 'saint ambrose') was recommended by a user for overpriced breakfast."
Positive"St. Ambroeus is briefly mentioned as a suggestion for an authentic Italian coffee shop, in response to the original post."
Positive"The author recommends Sant Ambroeus, specifically highlighting 'the Sant Ambroeus cake'."
Positive"Recommended Sant Ambroeus."
Positive"Author nycwinelover recommended Sant Ambroeus, praising its 'elevated Milanese cuisine' and its established, 'time-tested' reputation."
Positive"Recommends Sant Ambroeus as it's very close to WTC (right across the street) and accessible indoors."
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