Crema's Take
“Maison B positions itself as a casual all-day breakfast and coffee spot with reliably clean space and decent seating availability, but the 3.7 rating reflects real inconsistency: espresso drinks are frequently described as thin, watery, or over-earthy, baked goods are undercooked or oversweetened, and service can range from attentive to actively disengaged. You'll find the occasional satisfied customer praising the waffles or French toast, but enough people report disappointed cappuccinos and poorly executed eggs Benedict that this reads more like a convenient neighborhood diner than a destination worth planning around.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Clean and busy restaurant but usually has an open table. I have given it multiple tries over the years both dine in and take out.Overall not worth it. The hot espresso beverages are very earthy and the cold espresso beverages are watered down with milk. Food is good but served…
Great Waffle coffee ☕. We also ordered French Toast platter and Spinach Omelette platter. Great seating, atmosphere and service. Definitely recommend this spot!
Nice and clean store. I don’t like the chocolate chip cookies, too big and too sweet, the inside is not fully cooked, tastes like the cookie dough.
Disappointment. The cappuccino was tasteless, more like milk mixed with water. The eggs Benedict were overcooked, and there was very little bread underneath. The bread was also toasted and had an unpleasant aftertaste from the excessive amount of sunflower oil.
I had an incredibly disappointing experience at Maison B Café in New Haven—it might be the worst service I’ve ever encountered. The coffee barista seemed really down, sitting in the corner and barely acknowledging us, which made the atmosphere feel heavy. We had to practically…
Crema Reviews
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