Crema's Take
“Francesco's croissants are the real reason to come—buttery, flaky, and made with the kind of attention to detail that makes you understand why people queue up for pastries in Paris. The coffee is solid and pairs perfectly with their sourdough sandwiches, but it's the baking that justifies a detour to SoHo, especially if you want a peaceful spot that actually feels unhurried despite being packed with people who know what they're doing. This is the neighborhood bakery that lives up to the hype, with genuinely clean ingredients and staff that treats regulars like friends.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I had breakfast at Francesco in SoHo and it was honestly incredible. Everything we tried was delicious, but the croissants really stole the show. I ordered several different flavors and every single one was amazing — perfectly flaky, buttery, and full of flavor. You can tell…
A 5-star experience in SoHo! The atmosphere at Francesco is incredibly cozy and peaceful, perfect for enjoying a meal without feeling rushed. The food is simply exquisite, but what truly elevated our visit was Adriana's service; her attention to detail was impeccable. As a…
This is one of those neighborhood bakeries you keep coming back to. The sourdough is always solid and lives up to the hype. Love that they focus on clean, organic ingredients and still make everything taste amazing. The pastries are consistently great and not too sweet. Easily…
Great bakery / brunch spot in Soho. You can feel the pastries and sandwiches are made of quality ingredients. The jambon beurre with their sourdough bread is amazing, as well as their pasties like the lemon mascarpone sphere. The avocado toast with smoked salmon is good, but…
Delicious buttery pastries meeting great coffee! There’s plenty of seating space and the staff is very nice and attentive. Flowers on each table and a great illuminated bright space. Had the almond croissant, which was different than most I had a before and was soaked in butter…
Crema Reviews
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