Crema's Take
“La Farine's French pastries strike that rare balance of buttery indulgence without cloyingly sweet finishes, making them worth savoring rather than just wolfing down. The Upper West Side café itself feels genuinely elegant and calm—think bright, spacious rooms with a second floor perfect for lingering—and the coffee program deserves the same attention you'd give the croissants. It's exactly the kind of place where spending two hours over a single espresso and pain au chocolat feels like the whole point.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →La Farine is a lovely cafe on the Upper West Side with so many freshly baked pastries and delicious coffee. It’s a good spot to grab a few treats to-go and perhaps sit in the park nearby, but there is also an upstairs seating area for chatting and some people doing work as well.…
★★★★★ La Farine Pâtisserie et Café is such a beautiful little French café on the Upper West Side. The atmosphere is calm, elegant, and perfect for a slow coffee and pastry moment. Everything felt very Parisian, from the presentation to the flavors. I tried their pastries and…
Absolutely loved it here! The sandwiches and pastries were good, no surprise there, but I was so pleasantly surprised by the drinks. I didn’t expect to love them as much as I did, and honestly… I’m craving them as I type this. From the refreshing mountain berry tea to the mint…
Great café with a wide variety of options. Both pastries and savory items were delicious! The pastries were not overly sweet, so they were enjoyable all the way to the last bite. My favorites were the Smoked Salmon in Challah Roll and the Tarte Bourdaloue! The coffee was…
Such a great find! This bakery is so spacious and bright with a decent amount of seating on the second floor. Truly the perfect place to grab a coffee and pastry, catch up with friends, solo date, or get some work done. My favorite bite was definitely the smoked Gouda and…
Crema Reviews
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