Iconic French bakery & bistro w/ must-try spiral croissants & short rib French onion soup. Pastries & champagne make it ideal for any occasion.
This French bakery and bistro is a beloved New York City institution, known for its exquisite pastries and classic French fare. From their highly sought-after 'Suprêmes' croissants to hearty dishes like French onion soup with short rib, the menu offers a delightful culinary journey. It's a perfect spot for a casual brunch, a celebratory meal, or simply indulging in some of the city's best baked goods.
Specializing in French cuisine, this restaurant is particularly lauded for its innovative pastries, especially the 'Suprêmes' croissants, with chocolate and pistachio flavors being fan favorites. The French onion soup, noted for its generous inclusion of short rib, also receives high marks. While most feedback is positive, one user found the pistachio croissant to be overly sweet and another noted a softer exterior on the butter croissant than ideal.
"The spiral croissants, particularly the chocolate and pistachio varieties, are highly recommended. The French onion soup, noted for its generous portion of short rib, and the burger are also frequently praised."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment, praising the unique pastries like the spiral croissants and the rich French onion soup. The ambiance and overall dining experience are frequently highlighted as excellent.
Important Note
One user found the pistachio croissant to be overly sweet and potentially sour, though other users had different experiences. Another commenter noted the butter croissant's exterior was softer than ideal.
"This user listed Lafayette as a good spot that was once impossible to book."
Positive"This user recommended Lafayette in NoHo for French brunch, highlighting its nice pastries."
Positive"This commenter inquired if Lafayette in Noho carried Echire butter."
Neutral"This commenter suggested Lafayette in Noho, mentioning that their restaurant is on Uber Eats and has a grocery section that includes French butter."
Positive"The original poster added Lafayette to their list after hearing about the short rib inclusion in their French onion soup, expressing excitement about meat bits in the soup."
Positive"Lafayette's French onion soup is praised for including a large chunk of short rib, which the commenter found amazing."
Positive"This user rated Lafayette's burger as good (7.5-8/10) and their fries as exactly what the original poster might be looking for."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended as a spot that could accommodate a large group for brunch."
Neutral"This user mentioned Lafayette Bakery as a place that might take reservations and is suitable for dessert."
Positive"Lafayette was listed as a potential dining option."
Neutral"This user recommends Lafayette as the preferred choice for Thanksgiving dinner."
Positive"The user is asking for recommendations for Thanksgiving dinner in Manhattan and has narrowed down their choices to Warren St Bar and Restaurant and Lafayette."
Neutral"Lafayette was recommended as an attractive option that is open early for breakfast and offers pastries. The commenter also mentioned it serves champagne."
Positive"Lafayette Cafe was mentioned as a possible place for lunch."
Positive"The restaurant Lafayette is mentioned as selling Jordan almonds in its bakery section."
Positive"Lafayette Bakery's Butter Croissant was rated as solid, with good texture and flavor, although the exterior was softer than ideal. The Rolled Pistachio Croissant was found to be too sweet due to excessive pistachio glaze."
Neutral"Lafayette is listed as one of the restaurants serving good beef tartare."
Positive"Lafayette is listed as one of the restaurants serving good beef tartare."
Positive"Lafayette is listed as one of the restaurants serving good beef tartare."
Positive"Lafayette is listed as one of the restaurants serving good beef tartare."
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