maman
98 Greenwich Ave, Stamford, CT
What to expect
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 me such a great service. Definitely coming back and would recommend!!!!
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 imagined it would be a pleasant place to return with my family. Unfortunately, it is all looks — the service is terrible. We ordered two hot chocolates for the kids and two cappuccinos. When I said I wanted an avocado toast, the employee did not offer any help or explanation about the options available. Everything felt as if it should have been obvious, as if I was expected to already know the menu. Even after placing my order, I received something completely different, with no guidance or confirmation — served in a to-go container, without anyone even asking whether we wanted to sit down. The message was very clear: “don’t stay.” When my daughters saw whipped cream on my drink and asked to have it added to theirs, I went back to the counter and was met with extreme unwillingness. The employee made a very unpleasant face and said bluntly, “you have to pay.” Of course I was going to pay. The issue was not the price, but the attitude. I spent about $60 to receive the wrong order, lack of guidance, poor communication, and hostile service — especially disappointing when you are there with a family and children. A truly terrible experience.
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 latte was actually a little cold but I loved the lavender hot chocolate.
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