maman
98 Greenwich Ave, Stamford, CT
Crema's Take
“Maman's French bakery pastries—especially their croissants and kouign-amann—are genuinely worth the trip, paired with solid traditional coffee in a warm, unpretentious space that feels like a Parisian café transplanted to Stamford. It's the kind of place that works equally well for a solo coffee break, a family hangout on a cold afternoon, or lingering over a laptop, though the service setup can feel a bit scattered. The cozy, earthy aesthetic and quality baked goods make it one of the better casual spots for slow-paced sitting and real pastry.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Man is such a beautiful and cozy spot, it has such a nice atmosphere. The bakery are amazing, especially the croissant and brownies. Love me some brownies and their sandwiches are so good. The place feels incredibly welcoming. Ariana was especially kind and attentive, she gave…
A lovely little French café with a warm, cozy atmosphere that makes you want to linger. Simple, delicious food, great coffee, and that effortless French charm—unpretentious, welcoming, and just the right kind of special.
I went this afternoon with my family — my husband and our daughters — on a cold day, looking for something simple and cozy: hot chocolate. I had been to this café once before, alone, just to grab a coffee to go. I chose to come back because I thought the space was nice and…
Pretty cafe bakery with very earthy decor - so definitely feels inviting. The bakes are mostly all really good - loved the orange pistachio olive cake, pistachio chocolate croissant and kouign, scones were a let down though. The coffee was pretty subpar for the cost and our…
Food was delicious, didn’t feel too rich, and coffee was great- was worth a short wait. Atmosphere is great although a little confusing service setup with limited self service options. The only thing preventing 5 stars is the mold on the water bottles which we chose not to drink
Crema Reviews
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