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Madame Bont Caf in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Phone: +1 212-722-1122
Site: http://madamebonte.com/
Site: http://madamebonte.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:7AM–5PM
- Tuesday:7AM–5PM
- Wednesday:7AM–5PM
- Thursday:7AM–5PM
- Friday:7AM–5PM
- Saturday:7:30AM–5PM
- Sunday:7:30AM–5PM
Comments (123)
Small and cute little coffee shop. Tried the cortado, which hit the spot. The sandwich was alright, but definitely not that exciting especially for the price. I would come back if I wanted to sit and enjoy a nice cup of coffee, but not for lunch.
Super cute cafe offering a variety of coffee drinks and non-coffee drinks. I’ve had the turmeric latte twice and the salep once and all were delicious. They offer sandwiches, as well as pastries from Balthazar. Very friendly too. It’s become one of my favorite cafes on the UES.
Please note this establishment is in NO way related to the Bonté family or their patisserie on the UES.Response to the owner:Please note that I have been to your establishment more than once after receiving numerous inquiries about the name and I stand by my review, though I did enjoy the coffee.And yes, I am aware of its meaning, though I would point out that it is a noun, not an adjective.Of course, this is America and you are free to do as you please and in the spirit of my name and the Madame Bonté (my mother who was a fixture on the UES for 25 years) who undoubtedly inspired the name of your establishment, I wish you nothing but success.
Very confused by the good reviews lol. But I guess everyone’s experience is different. Employees were not welcoming and I seemed to be taking away from their phone time. The ice coffee was not good, tasted super watered down. Kinda upset I passed several cafes to try this spot.
One of the few places in New York that knows how to make a great espresso! Yummy treats and friendly baristas make this a destination worth going out of your way for.
Best coffee in UES with friendly barista
I just love love love this place! Best coffee shop in the city hands down.
Love this place! Great coffee and pastries! Very dog friendly, they’ll give your pup a treat ☺️
Great cappuccino and amply made. It’s not Paris but the croissant is good. Not a friendliest of service, But I go back.
Iced lavender latte was ok, nothing worth a wow factor. Location is small and cute, but the guy at the register was not friendly at all.
Bartenders were really cold. Asked for iced matcha latte with no ice but gave me one with ice. They were super annoyed when I asked for another one with no ice. They ended up taking out the ice but drink still tasted super water down.
Great coffee, ambience, pastries abd wonderful staff. This is the go to place for a coffee meeting, or just the pick me up you need to get through the day.
Lovely French themed coffee shop on the UES. Very friendly people, quick service, and tasty cappuccino. Apart from drinks, they also have some pastries, macaroons and other more substantial food. Ill be back to try the food.
It was my first time visiting Madame Bonte and I absolutely loved their coffee and coffee shop environment. The vibe of this shop was so cozy. I enjoyed a slice of their Banana bread and Avocado toast. The coffee was AMAZINGLY RICH.
Friendly spot for coffee and baked goods comes with cool decor and nice outdoor seating. Great coffee!
Excellent coffee! Very strong and the drinks are strong. The service is great and the location is accessible.The prices are very fair for the location and competition around the location. I will definitely recommend this location.
Great coffee, delicious food with fresh ingredients, beautiful decor. However, downstairs is screen free, which significantly impairs medical board studying and research for me! In understand the atmosphere that they are trying to create but not realistic for my study spot needs. The search for reliable coffee sport continues.
The best in the area. They sometimes sell out of the Balthazar fresh pastries fairly early, so get there before 11.My favorite is the lox on croissant sandwich and a yummy oat milk cappuccino. The avocado toast was very good too, good proportions!Delightful.Service is excellent and space is cozy and cute. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ !
Cozy small cafe in the upper east area, we love having the morning cafe in that place. Highly recommended
Welcome to the neighborhood, this is one of the most well thought out cafes i know and full of interesting things to try. Coffee is solid and then there is a great case of balthazar goods, protein bites, chocolates, kombucha, recess seltzer...all that and its a beautiful place to hang out
This is not just a go-to coffee shop but a coffee shop that clearly takes great care in having amazing-quality coffee, a great La Marzocco machine and amazing pastries. Forget going to a big chain (not that you ever should)... but ultimately this is where you find the good stuff.
They carry Counter Culture coffee. Good variety of specialty coffee drinks. I brought my reusable coffee cup and they gladly used it to help #NoWaste movement. The neighborhood specialty coffee place.
I love this cafe, cozy place, cappuccino and brown butter salty cookie my favorite 🥰 Tugce and Ali are so kind, friendly, helpful all the time for all customers. 💫✨🙌🏻👌Thank you guys.
I felt like their hygiene practices werent great... the main person making the coffee pets dogs and lets dogs lick her hands and then continues to make coffee without washing hands etc. Maybe OK for dog lovers but for others, not so great. Also standoffish and somewhat rude staff... unless you have a dog.
Coffee is really good but a bit pricey even for Manhattan rate. I guess since no much other options in the area they can do that price 😂😂😂
A picture is worth 1,000 words. My favorite neighborhood coffee spot with outstanding beverages and delightful pastry. Definitely worth a special trip to the area for this joint!
Cool spot eith great decor I really like how it looks. Tasty dishes also
The pastry and coffees are good. The seating is nice and the employees are nice. Just don’t order food from them. I got a sandwich made on what looks like American sliced bread and I was very disappointed. The sandwich was really sloppy with the thickest slices of cheese I have ever seen on the sandwich. Made me really side to see this when I got home. Now I know.
Its a cute cafe, I got the honey oat latte and an almond croissant which was delicious
I want to really like this place but I got a smallLavender latte with almond milk and it was around $7.50. This drink isn’t unique to this coffee shop but the the high price is. Also, even though I was drinking this very pricey drink inside they gave it to me in a paper cup. That really takes away from the experience.
I got a rose latte from here. Really unique and tasty. Customer service was great. Due to the high volume of customers, they may take a little to get to your order but its definitely worth it. Prices are Im not going to lie, pricey, but a nice once in awhile treat :) they also serve baked goods and sandwiches.
Lovely place. Coffee is tasty. They brew counter culture. Decaf is available.
Love their americano’s! I’ve tried two of their sandwiches after waiting 15-20 minutes to prepare and I couldn’t justify the actual sandwich’s. It was good and in a bind I’d probably grab one if I needed a quick bite and didn’t want to go to two different places to satisfy my coffee desire too.
Nuclear-strength cold brew that tastes mainly of bittersweet chocolate at a reasonable price. What else could one ask for?
Really rude staff— don’t come here! The drink was really watered down and the service was poor as well. They got my order wrong and were rude about fixing it.
I was expecting your traditional hostess like any other restaurant but it was more of like a Panera bread but for Italian food. I totally enjoyed that since I dined in on my own. The shrimp scampi was a little on the lemony side but full of flavor. I checked in for the garlic knots which had a high intensity flavor for both pesto and garlic which I loved! They were also light and fluffy. The calamari fries were a perfect pairing to my pineapple hazy ipa. Everything was delicious.
The cutest little cafe!! It’s always packed when I walk by in the mornings, though I haven’t had the chance to try their food. I will say that the owner is a delight (very dog friendly!) and the pastries are incredible. So glad this opened up here!
Nice little café. Though, dont go there for the pastries, even in the morning their croissants are not fresh, it seems they have been baked a while ago.
Cappuccino was good (slightly on the milkier side), and the almond croissant was pretty nice too. They have outdoor seating which is nice.
My best friends and I decided to come here on a week day for dinner. The place itself was a bit hard to find - since they have sus staircases that lead up to the place - but the place itself was very clean and pretty big. The place was pretty empty when we arrived - but it was a Thursday at 6 pm (they do have reservations so I would definitely recommend making a reservation just in case they get busy).
Great addition to the neighborhood! Plenty of cafe seating indoor and outdoor. Top quality coffee and a lovely French inspired food menu (fresh and toasty baguettes, ham, cheese, jam, lots of pastries) and a little swag shop. Right outside Q train entrance. Would absolutely recommend.
This is why you go to a local coffee spot. Went there to get coffee for two. They told me very clearly which coffee was which so there was no confusion. They even changed up my order at the last second upon request. If you’re tired of runs to Dunkin’, this is the spot in UES. Love when baristas are attentive and actually care.
Lavender iced latte with oat milk and rose latte with oat milk are my new favorites! Perfect ratio of coffee to sweetener. Avocado toast is a must. Cranberry scone is delicious it is served with butter and strawberry jam. Food and drinks here are made with love 💕
The staff member was very friendly and accommodating during my visit and made everything we ordered perfectly! The environment was great for meeting or working on a PC. I will definitely be going back.
This is a super nice cozy small coffee shop with tables in the street and indoors, coffee is good, fresh pot and the chia and cashew balls which are quite pricy 2 for $4.50 I must say is a must have. 4 of those and a nice coffee with oat milk is my Sat treat before my shift next door.
A little gem. Great coffee, baked goods from Balthazar’s, very good grilled cheese and tartines, ample cozy seating downstairs and friendly staff.
Cute cafe 🥰 I got a latte which was good considering I dont really like coffee. The vibe was great for studying and its pet friendly! I met a regular there - a doggie who gets treats ❤
What a cute place to get your cup of tea, coffee or something new! The service was so friendly and I tried the beetroot latte which was amazing. I love trying new things and that’s definitely one to go for. The best part about the drinks is that there isn’t sugar pre-added, which is hard to find for a matcha latte. They also have options for milk if you like that!
Ice matcha latte was not sweet and they dont have simple syrup. this is very dissapointing
Latte excellent, I had two to ensure they were really good and they were! Kouign amann pastry was delicious ( Balthazar). Friendly staff, lovely modern decor and outdoor seating. A gem.
A neighborhood gem! And, more than that, an nyc favorite! The owners are so warm and welcoming . You can tell they’ve poured their heart into this place (and their coffee!). The baristas are always professional and consistent. I’ve already started a Madame Bonté latte budget - yikes. So many wonderful things to say about this place!
It is rare that I submit reviews, but Madam Bonte is a really special place that deserves all the praise! The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Everything Ive ordered (from danishes to the salmon tartine to cappuccinos and salep) has been amazing. It is very apparent that they have sought out quality products in terms of their coffee, pastries and sandwiches and are dedicated to providing customers with a happy, authentic and unique experience. I love that they continue to curate their selection - bringing in new products from time to time! Never change!
I got off the train on 96th and 2nd Ave and was in the mood for something sweet. I had heard about his place and it had really great reviews so was excited to try it. I took the train from World Trade Center and had gotten a coffee before taking the train up here so I had a cup of coffee that I had been sipping on. When I came into the coffee shop I opted to buy a scone and also bought oatmeal to have later tonight. I didn’t get a coffee since I had already been sipping on one during my train ride. I had ordered an uber to take me home as it started to drizzle and sat on one of the chairs outside since the uber gave me a 9 minute wait.A gentleman approached me rudely and proceeded to scold me as I was eating the scone (which was very good by the way) and said “you know you’re not supposed to have outside drinks, this is a place of coffee, that’s what we do so you shouldn’t do that.” I explained that I had come off the train and told him my cup was practically empty and that I had purchased a scone and oatmeal. He made me feel so bad that I gathered my stuff up quickly and left promptly.I try to support and respect small businesses especially during this time. It was not my intent to disrespect in any way. There is a better way to approach customers though and his scolding and way to speak to me was not acceptable. Although the scone was very good, after this interaction I will not be back. I’ll stick to my staple Black Star Bakery. Best of luck.
Give their Sangria a shot, I heard it was pretty good. Otherwise, you can opt for a variety of beers on tap or any of their cocktails. There are also plenty of reds and white, so pick your poison.
Just noticed this coffee shop since I live a few streets away. Very nice cappuccinos and they get their croissants from Balthazar Bakery every morning! I definitely see myself coming here before work in the mornings.
What a cute place !I love their hot chocolate and croissant!The owners they’re really nice people!
My favorite coffee shop in the city. Always clean. The service is warm and welcoming. I am addicted to their espresso and grilled cheese sandwich
Calm, cool and collective. Try the Turkish coffee.
Madame Bonté is the perfect small and friendly coffee shop. The close-knit team is super friendly and accommodating!
The best coffee and service on the upper east side.
Tuğçe, Allen, & Ali are top-notch and this place, although it can be bustling at times, is always worth a visit. Love their lavender white mochas 🤤
Wonderful coffee and baked goods. And really like the cafe atmosphere. I’m only sad that we discovered this on our last day visiting the city.
This place is EXACTLY what the Yorkville 90s needed. Delicious and fresh cafe treats, wonderful coffee, and a super sweet/chic vibe. Prices are in line with similar spots in the 80s. Very sweet young folks who run it! So thrilled to live steps away.
Always love this place!!! Great outdoor and indoor options, but it’s so popular sometimes you have to wait for a seat.
Coffee is pretty good but the service always takes a really long time, I wish there were more than one barista at a time
Professionalism from staff could be improved. Coffee and pastries were good.
Coffee was okay. Pastry was underwhelming at best. Sandwich was straight up terrible. Baguette was hard to bite and swallow. You don’t throw a huge chunk of butter in a jambon beurre simple because the word butter is in its name.
I stopped by for a cappuccino but I couldnt help myself not to grab one of their famous jambon-beurre sandos. Tastes like those ones in France, very satisfying. One of the best coffees and sandos around UES.
Best coffee in the area. Also, we love the team behind it.
The coffee was terrible and the guy behind the counter was very rude
By far their coffee is the best in the entire upper east, and I don’t say this lightly. However I wish their prices were a bit more affordable.
Very disorganized staff. No line or organization for morning rush. Although indeed charming inside. But it felt very chaotic when we went.
Coffee does not get better than this. Once you drink coffee here you will never be able to enter the starbucks across the street. Or any other coffee shops in yorkville.
Our go to spot in the neighborhood , excellent all around . A bonus is Mariachis great drinks .
Great coffee and amazing pastries in a sweet little spot. Their canelé alone are worth a visit!
A little expensive but definitely worth it. The matcha latte is the best drink from a caffe I have ever had.
Best coffee in the city. The service and the quality of the product is extremely good , I definitely recommend this place.
Amazing spot. Good coffee, great people. Service could be quicker, but thats a non-issue for such a great place
Great pastries, atmosphere, and coffee, with extremely friendly and welcoming staff.
Fourth star for friendly owner and sandwich man. Nice break from diners. All are welcome.
Just ordered an iced latte. Cute place with nice seating area on a pretty sidewalk
Good coffee nice place
Really cute café, delicious coffee, and very sweet staff. My go-to♥️
Nice quiet place with great food and service
Beautiful decorations, delicious breakfast and coffees. Loved it!
Fantastic new coffee spot for the neighborhood! Great taste and friendly staff!
Lovely little cafe! Nice people, great coffee, great tasty treats!
Nice place, small and cozy!!!
Very comfy atmosphere. the iced lattes and pastries are pretty solid.
Very beautiful cafe and the owner team is just great, good and coffee both good.
Incredible coffee incredible service
Love the atmosphere and the staff and owners are nice and caring. Great outdoor space- looking forward to being able to sit inside!
Great coffee and delicious treats, adorable little cafe with outdoor seating
Best staff and coffee!
Nice service cute and cozy little Cafe to relax and convers and work
Good coffee and nice place to have a little break
Great service, simple and cute ambiance, great selection of drinks.
Iced Chai Tea was delicious! Great ambience and super friendly staff
Fresh food and cool stop 🌺
Great latte and the seating outside was cute!
Best coffee shop in the city! Try their sandwiches.
Lavender coffee and rose latte are amazing!
Chic decor and delicious coffee. A wonderful addition the UES.
Cutest little cafe on the Upper East Side!
❤️❤️❤️
Great local coffee shop!
Best coffee
Great coffee, pastries, and service
Fast and friendly, great addition to the neighborhood.
Like the outdoor dining.
Very Nice.
Best cafe in the neighborhood
A good espresso in the rules of the art at the price of the upper east side.Ditto for the cappuccino.Space quite limited inside but warm and well arranged.Pleasant staff.
Total reviews rating 4.6
123 Reviews for Madame Bont Caf 2023:
Review №1
2020-07-07Excellent spot for coffee! It’s been a gradual reopening for most spots in the upper east side and harlem with not many places having grand openings but this place deserves some attention. Great coffee, friendly staff, and lots of available outdoor seating to hang out or read a book.
Review №2
2022-07-24Small cafe in the upper east side with a cute atmosphere and vibe! I got an iced chai latte and my friend got the lavender London fog! We both loved the chai and the London fog was good too! Typical NYC coffee prices.
Review №3
2021-10-05I absolutely love this local cafe!The drinks they serve are fantastic. Youll find a more traditional espresso machine here than youd see at a Starbucks/Dunkin, which creates an excellent espresso!They have a loyalty program, which is nice if you live nearby.They used to play their music WAy-TO-LOUD!I used to avoid even doing a to-go order... it was just too overwhelming. Recently, theyve transitioned to a softer jazz, and the volume is much more subtle and inviting.I highly recommend!
Review №4
2021-08-02This is one of my new go-to coffee shops for studying and/or hanging out. I love love love their almond croissants, they have decent prices, working outlets, comfy seating, and good lighting. The music was a little loud last time I took my roommates there for group study, but the staff is pretty nice so I will continue suggesting this place to friends and fam!
Review №5
2021-10-12Great place for coffee and pastries. Fresh sandwiches and heartwarming staff. A hidden gem if you wish to sit down, relax and have a sip of coffe with treats.
Review №6
2022-04-17What a great little spot! The salmon and cream cheese croissant was perfect as was the matcha latte 😍 Friendly service too.
Review №7
2021-10-30I used to come here when it was Jax. Loved coming here to do work. Have been coming to the spot since it switched to Madame Bonte. Very cute cafe! Only thing that I would suggest would be to allow screen usage. I was here on a Saturday afternoon, which is usually a busy time for NYC coffee shops but the downstairs was empty as you can see from the photos. I believe you’re missing a lot of potential customers who would come here if you allowed people to use their laptops. Perhaps designate a portion of downstairs for screen users.
Review №8
2021-07-16Super cute coffee shop in the UES! They have a good selection of beverages and the seasonal are great! I saw the specials announced on the street and the IcedLavender Latte caught my eye… went in and try it and was delicious and different.The service is superb, really friendly and chatty (if this is something you like).The interior area is small but the outdoor seating is great. Have seen a lot of people having coffee and working from there during weekdays and I just love the vibe.Give it a try!
Review №9
2021-05-18Cute and charming cafe in UES! They have a good range of beverages (hot and cold) and seasonal specials available as well. Although I only stopped by for a hot tea, I’m excited to go back to try more of their menu and pastry items! (I came in around noon and most of their pastries were already gone, so next time I’ll come earlier)Pros:-Wide selection of beverages-Non-dairy milk options!-Sandwiches available-Outdoor dining areaCons:-Small indoor dining space (but it’s cute!)-Pastries seem to be popular so come earlier in the day before they’re gone
Review №10
2022-08-30We were so happy when this cafe opened! it is the cutest one in the neighborhood with lovely seating both indoors and outdoors. the food and coffee is delicious. its a great place to give yourself a well deserved break.