Apr
30
2012
Location: Madison Avenue and 30th Street
Price: Average ($$)
Atmosphere: Cozy, European atmosphere; A few tables occupying the café; hidden treasure
Customer Service: The man that helped me was a little rude and did not speak; we paid and left *C+ for service*
What I ordered: Chocolate croissant
Review: Even at 9pm, the croissants were still fresh! It was flaky and the taste of butte was evident. However, the amount of chocolate was lacking. If you are looking for a chocolate croissant that is oozing with chocolate, then this is not the croissant for you. But if you want a croissant with a hint of sweetness, you found your treasure!
Reviewed by Zack
Apr
25
2012
Location: 372 Third Avenue
Price: Average ($$)
Atmosphere: Grab & Go; Wall to wall selections
Customer Service: Terrible service; Maybe it was the woman that helped me or the workers are just overworked and underpaid; Slow, unfriendly, and not enthusiastic *D for service*
What I ordered: Tiramisu
Review: Not only was the service bad, but the pastry was even worse. It was dry and not made with the right ingredients. It was way too sweet for tiramisu and the filling was stiff as cardboard. Anyone who has had real tiramisu knows that the topping is not to be made with buttercream and that the consistency should be creamy with a hint of coffee. Whatever I had, was not tiramisu, but some bad imitation.
What I ordered: Cream Puff
Review: Looks better than it tastes. Clearly is was not a best seller because it tasted like it sat in the refrigerator for a few days. The puff pastry lost its crispiness and was soft and dry. The consistency of the custard was extremely thick and tasted like raw eggs. The strawberries garnishing the sides were rotting and the whipped cream center was clearly not French cream and tasted like cool-whip.
Reviewed by Francesca & Zack
Apr
15
2012
Location: The Corner of 24th Street and Park Avenue South
Price: Average ($$)
Atmosphere: The Credit Suisse/ New York Life hang-out; Plenty of seating unless you come when everyone decides to take a coffee break
Customer Service: Staff is very friendly and upbeat; they are attentive to your orders and fulfill them pretty quick. *A for service!*
What I ordered: Brownie
Review: Not the best brownie I’ve ever had, but it will do. The brownie was not as fresh as I expected, lacking on the moist side. However, it was the right balance of sweet and chocolate. There were some chocolate chips in the center and a hint of coffee running through the batter. A cup of coffee will intensify the chocolate flavor of this brownie.
Reviewed by Francesca
