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Madame Bonté Café
$ · Cafes, French

1834 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128 (212) 722-1122
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Madame Bonté Café 7.8
Upper East Side-Yorkville
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Madame Bonté Cafe is a sibling-run European-style cafe on 2nd Avenue known for its croissants, espresso drinks, and light breakfasts that lean French. It works best as a neighborhood stop for coffee, pastry, and simple café plates rather than a full, lingering dinner.
Must-Try Dishes: Butter croissant, Croque madame, Quiche Lorraine
Scores:
Value: 8.4 Service: 8.2 Consistency: 7.5 Food Quality: 7.9 Atmosphere: 7.6 Cultural Relevance: 6.2
What makes it special: Casual French-leaning cafe where proper croissants and espresso anchor the day.
Who should go: Locals needing relaxed coffee, pastry, or light Frenchy brunch.
When to visit: Mornings and early afternoons for fresher pastry and open tables.
What to order: Butter croissant, croque madame, slice of quiche Lorraine.
Insider tip: Grab a window seat for laptop time and people-watching along 2nd Avenue.