Champignon on Madison
“After working at Mount Sinai for over 3 years I've whittled my lunch circuit down quite a bit.”
“It's a little pricey but the raspberry rugelach reminded my girlfriend of her youth and the caramel marvel kicked ass.”
“The panini's and sandwiches are well made, the pastries are fresh and delicious, and coffee/espresso is strong.”
Champignon on Madison
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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I know I can get a reasonable price quiche here!! I just had a hankering for one! I decided on the Quiche Lorraine. They also have leeks, spinach and broccoli.
Employees are friendly. I find them to be eager to please. The prices are very reasonable. They have a wide variety of options to choose from. The combo half panini and salad runs about $7.50.
The tables are comfortable. It's a small place. I usually find a seat before the crowds arrive.
There's not much else to say. It's a nice spot when you want a quick bite to eat. I've never asked but something tells me they do not have s public restroom.
The place was clean.
This busy cafe serves the neighborhood which includes the Mount Sanai Hospital crowd.
The coffee is good but the baked goods are over-priced.
Champignon does have a good select of items and their service is fine.
Service is fine.
We stopped by for a light breakfast of two items (chocolate croissant, fruit tart) and two coffees; total cost just under $15.
The perfect neighborhood spot for when you want to pop in and get something both tasty and convenient. It's a small space with just a few tables, but I usually go during those hungover weekend mornings when not very many people are out and about yet. My friends and I like coming here for coffee and a quick and casual breakfast – they have a great selection of breakfast wraps, sandwiches, quiches, pastries, and more. Make sure to get there before 2pm if you want any type of breakfast sandwich though.
Every time I stop in, I'm immediately thrown back to the times we found ourselves here in high school. Champignon was never a first choice but we went multiple times a week for the sheer convenience and routine of it. I think back fondly to $1 iced coffees that consisted of ice, sugar, milk, and coffee- in that order. What coffee connoisseurs we were…
A solid place for food, but wouldn't go out of my way for it. I've gotten many panini's and soups here– reasonably priced given it's location with pretty generous portions. Might take a while to get to you. A ton of desserts available as well — often very creatively decorated — and definitely something for any kind of sweet craving you might have. The people who work here have always been friendly- generally you order at the counter and wait to be called. A chill place to get work done or hang out with a friend, but might get busy during certain peak times (before/after school or during lunch hours) due to customers from the nearby schools/hospital.
Decent food/drinks but the service is terrible!!!! The staff here is unfriendly and just have a nasty attitude. I come here only because it's the only bakery near Mt. Sinai, and I have never experienced good customer service from them. From the person that takes your order to the cashier, everyone just seems miserable. If you're looking to get coffee/drinks just go to Starbucks, they don't deserve your business. For baked goods, they actually have a good selection of cakes starting from $32. So far I've tried their white chocolate mouse and strawberry sponge cake which were both good. But unfortunately because of their poor service, I would not recommend this place.
A petite cafe I'm looking forward to trying again and boosting with another star. A few metal paneled bistro tables outside lead the way into a cozy interior space filled with breakfast, lunch, and coffee break options.
There is a selection of pre-made parfaits, fruits and other quick to grab breakfast options in one refrigerated display, but the real allure comes from the myriad baked goods and sandwiches. At a glance this seems like a place only to fill your starchier fantasies with scones, muffins, croissant and cookies, but the salads and sandwiches also look delicious and generously portioned. A full cafe coffee menu ices the cake with convenience.
I only tried a cappuccino and small fruit and granola parfait, but both were great. Prices are a bit high (my items reaching the $7 mark), but given UES (Upper East Side for out of towners) location I'm not sticker shocked.
I'll be back to sample a sandwich and to pass more time seated and people watching.
I had to study for a final and wanted to feed my inner hipster at the same time so I ventured into this intimate cafe. The coffee brew was good; flavorful and bold. There are a few seats inside but not too many. There was a decent menu for food items that I will definitely give a try in the near future.
Having moved out of an apartment that sat two steps away from the glory that is Bagelworks, I've been keeping an eye out for a suitable replacement. I'm not sure if Champignon quite fits the bill just yet. The salmon, cream cheese, egg, and avocado on an everything bagel was delicious and hearty and exactly what I needed to power through a day of lugging things up a fifth story walk-up, but if I have to nit, I would wish for: 1) a chewier, fluffier bagel (this one was difficult to bite off), and 2) more lox and avocado. There was one small sliver of salmon and one corresponding nub of avocado. Come on! Bring on the delicious fats and omega-3s!
However. Their muffins have achieved that certain level of moisture-retention and cohesion that only using lots and lots of butter can do. For my breakfast, I had gulped down one whole cranberry muffin, three-quarters of the aforementioned bagel, and then, during a slow point when I could not stomach unpacking one more item, I picked the crunchy top off the apple banana muffin. Yes, I am not proud. This is what moving does to me. My diet this weekend was essentially the diet of a five-year-old's, with lots of things coming out of a vending machine. Anyway, the apple banana muffin was divine. As soon as I punctured the top, a dreamy cloud of cinnamon burst out. And then, after taking a few bites, I wandered off. Hours later, it retained the same finger-printed dents.
So that is my muffin and bagel story. I haven't tried anything else. Get the muffins!