Crema's Take
“Madame Bonté's screen-free downstairs is a rare gem that actually enforces a one-hour laptop limit, making it one of the few cafes in the city where conversation still happens over coffee. The multi-level layout—upstairs for quick hits, a peaceful downstairs lounge, and two outdoor patios—gives you options depending on your mood, though service can be inconsistent and the food is more solid than spectacular. Go for the genuine hospitality and intentional design that prioritizes human connection, not for Instagram-worthy pastries.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Over hyped mid tier space with bland food and subpar service. The wait staff has horrible communication, not only was my table avoided for most of my dining experience, but i ordered the Caprese sandwich and it was missing a major ingredient. When I communicated this to the…
Great place to have coffee. The section downstairs is screen free, and they limit the seating in front to one hour for people with laptops. So if you are looking for gelreat conversation, decent ☕️ coffee, I'd recommend.
Popped in for a quick latte while waiting for a friend — ended up chilling way longer than planned. Cozy downstairs, peaceful backyard, and super fresh coffee. Baha, the barista, was incredibly kind and made the whole place feel extra welcoming. A total gem in the Upper East…
Great cafe with lots of space. There was a casual walk in coffee shop upstairs but we went downstairs for a dine in brunch. Super efficient service and they had yummy open face sandwiches. Got the salmon one and the croque Monsieur and both were delicious. The almond croissant…
A very cute little place, but it’s bigger than I thought because they have downstairs seating as well as two outdoor seating areas and it’s a lovely experience. I had the croque Monseur $15 and I really enjoyed the crispy bread with melted cheese and a little bit of side salad.…
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