"Really great place. I was a bit rude, but the male server was incredibly nice. I loved his attitude and personality, and the coffee was delicious. Seating outside was fine. Would recommend chai unsweetened, lactose free milk (without additional charge), and a shot of espresso (+$2). For a total of ~$8.67"

"Starting to notice this trend where businesses offer regular customers a rewards program but the tellers conveniently speed you through the checkout process, thus preventing customers from claiming their rewards or even “logging in” to ensure your purchase goes towards your rewards. I’m not sure if that was the issue the morning of 11/16 but as a regular customer, I was rushed through checkout despite the fact that I was literally still typing away on the square tablet. There was only 2 others customers and before I could press the option to send the status of my rewards, one of the tellers cleared the screen. Typically in most stores I go to, tellers make sure they’re all done with one customer before moving on. When I pointed out that I wasn’t done, she coldly told me that she was trying to help the next customers. I once again pointed out that I had not finished checking out because of the rewards prompt on the screen, and she once again with more of an attitude this time, told me that she was trying to help the next customers. Finally, she hen apologized to 1 customer behind me, as if to apologize for me causing a delay. I must have been there for a total of 3 minutes including waiting in line myself so I was also confused by that since none of us had been waiting a considerable amount of time. I never received an apology. I was also the only Black customer in line though so perhaps that was an issue for her? I had been nothing but polite and never raised my voice. This was definitely a bummer since it’s my go to for bread. Don’t provide rewards programs if you’re not training your staff to manage customers who then use the service you decided to provide! Other than that, the bread is delightful!"

"Café d’Avignon is an artisanal bakery café in NYC, founded by the same team behind Pain d’Avignon, the award-winning bread bakery that has been supplying Michelin-starred restaurants and top hotels for over 25 years. Bread is at the heart of everything they do, and they do it exceptionally well. The bread is impeccable. I particularly enjoy the small ham and cheese sandwiches they serve. The coffee is also excellent—strong and well-balanced. The staff is friendly and efficient, and the relaxed vibe of the café makes it an ideal spot for a quick breakfast or light lunch."

"It’s an industrial operation masked with a French name. So follows the baked goods it produces. On the baguette—as it almost always goes, when not actually made by bakers that observe the requirements for calling something a baguette. It’s shaped like a baguette, but the telltale signs starts at its size. It’s large (Americans rejoice). Basically it is a loaf of bread made to look like a baguette. As you reach out ei to anticipation of a light, airy but crisp feeling of a baguette, it is immediately weighed down by the sheer what you will soon discover is a rock. The crust thick and not crispy at all. Your jaw gets a workout. The flavor is ok. The croissant is sad. Classic North American style devoid of richness."

"I went here today for breakfast and it was wonderful. I purchased a ham and gruyere croissant and an iced oat milk latte that was just perfect. They have an amazing selection of breads and sweet and savory items. This location is immaculately clean, and the service is excellent. The people that work there are very kind and actually happy to be there. I will definitely be returning again very soon. I just love all the shops at the new Essex market."