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This post spotlights Angelina Paris, a renowned Parisian tea room, emphasizing its New York City location as a prime spot for a luxurious afternoon indulgence. The focus is on their high-quality pastries, teas, and chocolates, creating an inviting atmosphere for social gatherings and a pleasant break from the day.
This establishment is recommended as part of the GoCity New York Mini Guide for its French pastries and hot chocolate.
Details
Angelina, an NYC outpost of a famed Parisian tea house, offers a luxurious yet accessible French patisserie experience. It's particularly celebrated for its decadent hot chocolate and an array of exquisite pastries. While many items receive high praise, some diners note that the famous Mont Blanc might not live up to the hype for everyone, though the mille-feuille is often a standout. The ambiance is noted as cute and Parisian, making it a lovely spot for a sweet indulgence.
Food Overview
Angelina offers a French-inspired menu with a strong emphasis on pastries and hot chocolate. Their hot chocolate is frequently highlighted as a must-try, known for its richness. While the mille-feuille and other pastries like croissants and choux pastries are highly recommended, some reviews suggest that the famous Mont Blanc may not be universally adored, with one mention of it being less impressive than other items. Salads and Croque Monsieur are also available and have received positive mentions.
Highlights / Recommended
"The decadent hot chocolate and the mille-feuille are frequently highlighted as must-try items. Other recommended items include various pastries, croissants, and the Croque Monsieur."
Mentioned Dishes:
- •mont blanc(3)
- •hot chocolate(2)
- •millefeuille(2)
Customer Sentiment
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Angelina, praising its charming Parisian ambiance and its signature decadent hot chocolate and pastries. While most offerings are well-loved, some find certain iconic items like the Mont Blanc to be less impressive than expected.
Caveats
The dining area's acoustics can be poor for hearing conversations when crowded. One user found the millefeuille to be non-standard due to added caramel, making the pastry very hard.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About ANGELINA
Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Coffee W Seating Near Bryant Park
"Angelina Paris also has a location on the Upper East Side (UES)."
NeutralFrom post: Coffee W Seating Near Bryant Park
"Angelina Paris was noted as the only US outpost of a Paris cafe, but its dining area's acoustics were found to be poor for hearing conversations when crowded."
NegativeFrom post: Midtown East Patisseries
"Angelina, located at 40th and 6th, was mentioned as being 'OK'."
NeutralFrom post: Best Thicc Dark Hot Chocolate
"Angelina was recommended for thick hot chocolate."
PositiveFrom post: Top Croissant Or Pastry
"Angelina is considered a leader in croissants in midtown."
PositiveFrom post: Bryant Park Winter Village
"Agreed with the recommendation for Angelina, specifically mentioning their hot chocolate."
PositiveFrom post: Bryant Park Winter Village
"Inquired about Angelina Paris and added it to their list of places to try."
PositiveFrom post: Bryant Park Winter Village
"Recommended Angelina for good hot chocolate and baked goods as an alternative to the Winter Village food."
PositiveFrom post: Chestnut Desserts
"This user added that the NYC locations of Angelina Paris also offer a chestnut cheesecake, available until January."
PositiveFrom post: Chestnut Desserts
"This user mentioned that Angelina Paris used to have a Mont Blanc and may still offer it, noting there are a few locations."
NeutralFrom post: Bakery Recommendation
"This user is recommending Angelina as an option."
PositiveFrom post: Bakery Recommendation
"This user clarifies that Angelina NYC is a different establishment from Angelina Paris, but both are good options."
PositiveFrom post: Bakery Recommendation
"This user is recommending Angelina Paris as an option."
PositiveFrom post: First Time Nyc Trip Looking For Food Recs
"Angelina Paris, also by Bryant Park, is mentioned for having beautiful desserts, suggesting it as a good place for sweets."
PositiveFrom post: Trying To Find Where To Try A Millefeuille
"The millefeuille from Angelina Paris is described as pretty great but a bit non-standard, potentially due to added caramel making the pastry very hard."
PositiveFrom post: Trying To Find Where To Try A Millefeuille
"Angelina Paris is listed as a place to get a millefeuille."
NeutralFrom post: Trying To Find Where To Try A Millefeuille
"Angelina Paris cafe, located by Bryant Park, offers millefeuille."
PositiveFrom post: Chocolate Chip Cookie Near Times Square Bryant
"This user mentioned Angelina Paris as a good nearby option for a chocolate chip cookie, in addition to Culture Espresso."
PositiveFrom post: Afternoon Baked Treat
"This commenter found Angelina Paris a great option for a sit-down experience with their decadent hot chocolate and pastries, favoring the millefeuille over the Mont Blanc."
PositiveFrom post: Afternoon Baked Treat
"This user recommended Angelina Paris as a place to make an occasion of it, suggesting their hot chocolate and pastries, particularly the millefeuille."
Positive