French bakery faves: divine croissants & jambon-beurre sandwiches.
This French bakery in Midtown offers a delightful array of classic baked goods and sandwiches. Customers rave about their croissants, often calling them the best in the city, and their jambon-beurre sandwiches are a highly recommended, authentic taste of France. While most feedback is positive, some find the baguettes to be just okay.
Specializing in French bakery items, this establishment is most celebrated for its croissants, which are frequently described as the best in NYC. The jambon-beurre sandwiches also receive high marks for authenticity and flavor. While baguettes are available, feedback on them is mixed, with some finding them underwhelming.
"The croissants and the jambon-beurre sandwich are highly recommended. The chocolate chip cookie also receives an honorable mention."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the quality of the baked goods, particularly the croissants and jambon-beurre. The sentiment is highly positive, with many calling specific items the best in the city.
Important Note
One user found the baguette to be underwhelming, and another noted that the jambon-beurre, while tasty, was messier than expected and the ham flavor was quite strong.
"The commenter suggested trying Le Ami Pierre in Midtown for baguettes, advising to visit around lunchtime for the freshest bake."
Positive"L'Ami Pierre, situated on 51st street next to Le Bernardin, was suggested as a place to find a croissant."
Positive"The commenter had L'Ami Pierre's ham and butter sandwich for the first time and liked it, though they found it messier than expected. They generally agreed with the original poster's assessment."
Positive"The author found L'Ami Pierre's jambon-beurre to be less refined than Pavé's, noting that the ham was more strongly flavored and abundant, which masked the butter. While a filling option, it didn't match Pavé's quality."
Negative"L’ami Pierre is located in Midtown and is praised for its jambon beurre sandwiches, which rival those had in France."
Positive"L'Ami Pierre is considered a leader in croissants in midtown."
Positive"This commenter planned to evaluate L'ami Pierre's croissants for the sub and later confirmed their first one was excellent and definitely French, planning further visits for a proper sample size."
Positive"This commenter claimed L'ami Pierre on 51st street has by far the best croissant in the city and encouraged others to try it, also recommending their chocolate chip cookie."
Positive"This commenter claimed L'ami Pierre on 51st street has by far the best croissant in the city and encouraged others to try it, also recommending their chocolate chip cookie."
Positive"This commenter found the croissants at L'ami Pierre to be very good, though not quite as good as those in Paris, and ate them multiple times during their visit."
Positive"This commenter simply listed L'ami Pierre as a recommendation."
Positive"This commenter claimed L'ami Pierre on 51st street has by far the best croissant in the city and encouraged others to try it."
Positive"This commenter claimed L'ami Pierre on 51st street has by far the best croissant in the city and encouraged others to try it."
Positive"The author had a positive experience purchasing a baguette from L'Ami Pierre, and the chef Eric Ripert even complimented their French accent."
Positive"Julien Boulangerie and L’Ami Pierre were recommended."
Positive"This user recommended L'Ami Pierre, stating that they have a great gazpacho."
Positive"The user finds Ami Pierre to be 'okay' but specifically notes that its baguette is underwhelming."
Negative"L'ami Pierre was a go-to choice for sandwiches in Midtown, though their sandwiches are noted as being a bit bigger."
Neutral"Replying to a suggestion of L'ami Pierre as an alternative to Maison Kayser, this author enthusiastically affirmed the choice with a simple 'Yes!', indicating strong agreement."
Positive"In response to a request for Maison Kayser alternatives, the author briefly suggested 'L’ami Pierre'. This recommendation was positively affirmed by another user in a reply."
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