La Bergamote NYC
“Whether you dream of napoleons or croissants, there will be something here for you to enjoy as you sip a cup of fresh made coffee or espresso.”
“The food is as outstanding as it was in the original Chelsea shop but the new environs are amazing…it's a brand new store!”
“I cannot wait to revist and actually taste their food and delicious looking pastries.”
La Bergamote NYC
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I went here recently with a group of 6 for Sunday brunch. It a small restaurant with a warm environment. When you first enter into the restaurant you get a view of their pastries from the counter. As the waiter greeted us he indicated that we would have to wait a little bit for him to make accommodations for our large group. Throughout our experience our waiter was very polite and professional. Once we got seated we reviewed the menu which was very simple. As we were ordering our waiter took the time to make recommendations and ask what our particular preference was. I ordered the Chive Scrambled Eggs, which comes with a couple fruits and a small salad. I would highly recommend this dish. Also our waiter indicated this is one of the most popular. The flavors of this particular dish were just right. Please note that the sides that were and additional charge were on the smaller side even thought they were $4 a piece. The prices were somewhat high, but average for the area. The service and professionalism of the staff was great. Overall this is a wonderful establishment and i would come back. It should also be noted that this establishment is very clean, this includes their restrooms. The views expressed are of my own and are my true personal experience at this establishment. My personal experience may not reflect this actual establishment, their quality or someone else's experience at the establishment.
A great patisserie with casual sit-down seating. Came here for brunch with a friend (La Bergamote doesn't take reservations for Saturday or Sunday brunch), but at 12PM we were able to be seated immediately. The service was friendly but the dishes were pretty slow to come out. I ordered the herbs and mushroom scramble, which was served with whole wheat toast, a side salad, and a small ramekin of sweetened berries. I liked the seasoned but delicate flavors of every part of the dish (nothing was too salty or sweet or greasy). But…try the croissants! The almond croissant is flakey, buttery, and delicious.
This is a good place to go if you're craving some French pastries or a good brunch.
Amazing pastries here at La Bergamot's Chelsea location. Add to this, great coffee, friendly staff, cozy space, and good hours (for a cafe) and this makes for a great place. I've been coming in regularly lately and everyday I'm greeted with the exact same pleasantness and sincerity. They have excellent croissants, and the other pastries look equally amazing. I'd love to try some more of their food, especially the stuff they have for lunch and dinner. I'll be back for sure!
5-Stars for the Pastries/Bakery
4-Stars to 3.5-Stars for the Food
I've been around long enough (since 1999) to remember the old La Bergamote location across the street, where Bocca di Bacco is now, so I think I know this place well, and can assure you that this is the Best French pastry/bakery in the city. It's almost as good as pastries in Paris, but let's be honest, nothing will ever be as good as it's origin location. But, if you want a taste of Paris in NYC, then this is the spot for pastries.
The food is very good as well, but there are better places for French bistro-type food (Le Grainne a block away for instance, Les Halles, etc.). The main reason to come here is for the pastries. Pastries have always been the focus here, even in the old location, there wasn't a full sit-down food option, maybe a few sandwiches and that's about it. So, stick to the pastries, unless you want to try something different and don't feel like waiting at Le Grainne.
And yes, the pastries can be expensive, but think about the amount of labor and quality of ingredients that go into each one. Over 20-years ago, when I didn't have as much money, this was the place I came to buy a nice gift for someone, and still today, having done better in life, I still come here for special gifts for someone, or even myself.
Oh my god, the breakfast/brunch served here is even more enticing than the stuff in the case, if you can believe that. Kids, look no further for a delicious French dining experience. I had the chive scrambled eggs, which held their own, but I kept getting distracted by my friend's meal. She had the almond brioche french toast and it is probably the best I've had – seriously to die for. Both dishes were served with tasty seasonal berries and all of the ingredients were fresh and flavorful.
I'm definitely getting that french toast next time.
Average dining experience but good atmosphere. Restaurant is located in chelsea area so food is on the pricier side – but not terrible.
We got eggs Benedict, chives scrambled eggs, french toast, almond chocolate croissant. The food was very good for my friends who got the eggs benedict and french toast. I had the scrambled eggs which was average at most. The french toast was supposed to be very good – but every single brunch place I've been to boasts about their french toast. The portion is also expensive $12-13 for ONE SLICES. Coffee was also average – no refills.
I might come back again to try the pastries but I am not too impressed. There are better brunch places.
Love buttery pastries.
The cashier was super eager to please and very friendly.
Too bad the almond croissant was cold and the buttery layers clumped together.
Also seating was confusing. If you ordered in the front, you could only sit at window seating. You cannot order a pastry and sit at a table, like their Hell's Kitchen location.
If you sat in the back, you had to order via waiter.
I appreciate the glasses of water and the beautifully displayed pastries.
Also thanks, to the super sweet cashier for answering all the questions and making sure we didn't sit in the wrong area.
I always go for pastries for breakfast when I travel for nice boost. I got Paris Brest and brioche (so?) which was lightly sweet and just right for the breakfast with coffee. Ambience is friendly and well lit with the windows all around. Nice way to start my morning before doing all day interview! Coming back for the framboisier and bergamotier 🙂
4/12 – Returned thankful for hot coffee as its raining today and I don't have any rain gear. I had trouble communicating with one of the staff due to heavy accent of sort and brunt attitude – didn't even get my coffee in the cup for here :/
But framboisier was light and made my mast morning in NYC pleasant despite the wet weather. Bright orange tulips outside and watching happy couple with corgi walk by, it's nice to relax before my 12 hour flight.
I wanted to try Pompadour and Magellan and Bergamotier but I'd be all sugared out! Perhaps if I were to visit again, those three can be my morning meals again. It's not something I can carry back home, sadly. But overall there's range of heavy to light delicate patisserie to choose and I've been happy with my choices.