L'Ami Pierre - French Bakery

Yes! Of course, a Valentine’s cake at L'ami Pier !!! This is an absolutely brilliant, genius cafe in New York, Manhattan 🗽❤️ It’s my most favorite place!!! Every single time, both my husband and I each of us individually getting huge pleasure from coming here... The staff is amazing: cheerful, kind, and warm, right up to the very last customer before closing every time! I’m in love with the energy of this place. And I truly consider it the best cafe in New York out of all the experiences we’ve had during our 3 years of living here.

If you’re pining for a taste of France, this is a place to bite into a freshly baked pain au chocolat or pain au raisin with a delicious coffee confection or jus d’orange. I had the white peppermint mocha (not very French but oh quite délicieux) and Husband had the flat white. Both were top notch. Atmosphere is nice and reminds me of the food places in La Défense. Modern lighting and displays with hip music going. I’d go again.

I found the perfect place for a slow morning near Times Square. This cafe is a true gem. I loved sipping hot soup on a winter morning while watching the city go by from the window. Their eclairs and croissants are also excellent. Want a good breakfast with that classic, fast-paced New York hustle? This is it.

L’Ami Pierre is exactly the kind of fast-casual spot I look for near Times Square—clean, bright, and stocked with the essentials. The setup feels efficient without being sterile, and everything is laid out so you can get in, pick your favorites, and head back out into the city. I grabbed an almond croissant to go, and it was surprisingly delicate for a place that moves this fast—flaky layers, just the right sweetness, and still warm when I opened the bag. Their menu covers all the bases, from fresh Caesar salads to daily sandwiches, so it’s easy to mix healthy options with a quick treat. Service was quick and friendly, the space looked spotless, and despite the rush outside, it felt calm inside. For a reliable bite steps from the chaos of Times Square, L’Ami Pierre delivers.

French fast food. Drip coffee was good with a shot of espresso, otherwise not much taste. Real mugs and cups to stay, thank you. Croissants looked good, but were not delicious. Nicely flaky, but almost underbaked inside and the taste made me wonder about the butter(?) they use. OK ham and cheese baguette (the bread part a bit underwhelming). Plenty of seating, also some outside.