Crema's Take
“Ole & Steen brings Danish bakery excellence to New York with reliably excellent pastries (the almond and raspberry croissant is worth the trip alone), though their espresso drinks lean corporate-consistent rather than thoughtfully crafted. It's the perfect grab-and-go spot for a quick, quality coffee and something buttery to eat, with a high-volume vibe that works better as a neighborhood pit stop than a lingering third place.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. Quick-grab spot. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The light skin Spanish male barista with a mullet cut that’s on bar this Friday is rude, and this is after spending $40 and tipping. I simply asked for confirmation on drinks, if you don’t like your job and having to answer questions maybe you shouldn’t be in this profession.…
Corporate / high-volume vibe. They use Eversys machines for their espresso drinks, so expect consistency, not artisanship or craft.
Ole and Steen have a great product most of the time and the service of the staff is excellent. But the heated pastries cheese and ham croissant etc are just wrong. Too oily, too much fat in the filo pastry, just not right. I through away mine after the first then second bite. …
Stopped here for a quick coffee and croissant. The coffee was solid, but the almond and raspberry croissant was definitely the highlight. A great spot to swing by if you’re in the area, and it also works well as a place to sit down and get some work done.
A popular Danish bakery, and while my experience was mostly enjoyable, there were a few mixed moments. I tried the Cinnamon Swirl which I had high hopes for, given the bakery's reputation. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a letdown. The swirl looked beautiful with its golden…
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