Balthazar Bakery
(212) 965-1785
80 Spring St
New York,
NY
10012
40.7226
-73.9982
Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Balthazar Bakery
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From the Soho grandees who drop in at breakfast for a croissant, to the star-struck tourists who check in at lunch, to the cream of New York who continue to cram its dining room, Balthazar's customers know, year in and year out, what they are getting. The crown jewel of Keith McNally's Francophile empire remains as hot and as sharp today as the day it opened. The room, all mirrors and red banquettes, is always jammed but somehow never falls too far behind in service; the food, a lineup of orthodox bistro standards ranging from skate in brown butter to roast chicken for two to nightly specials like pot au feu and bouillabaisse are inevitably executed to perfection. The once and future downtown restaurant is still in its glory.
User Reviews
mm550366
May 06, 2009
This is one of my favorite places to eat in the whole city. The bread is something i dream about its so good, and having lived in France for a while i can tell you that everything at Balthazars lives up to its sophisticated French menu. Must haves are the croissants (perfectly lamented with beautiful honeycomb texture inside), the french onion soup, with its caramelized onions and cheese, and (when its on the menu) the pumpkin ravioli are too die for, oh and the french fries: pure bliss and i always finish my meals there off with a fabulous authentic french cappucino
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BriannaM1237
April 29, 2009
The cookies and cake here are great. Daily pastries are not as flavorful and used to be fresher than they are these days. Lunch menu is fantastic, a bit over priced but it's reduced to half price if yo can wait till 6PM! It is overcrowded though, so be prepared to have you patience tested while waiting for your selection. Customers in a rush and servers can both be quite rude when it's busy.
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writeon1
February 16, 2009
I don't even care about the restaurant itself (which is a bit overpriced) but I would eat everyday at the bakery, if I could! The croissant and pastries available there are assuredly authentic and delicious! But yes, bring your patience. The crowds can be maddening once they are out of certain items, they are out.
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When to Go:
To avoid the nighttime crush, check out the late-afternoon lunch menu served weekdays from 3pm to 5pm.
Know Before You Go:
Those who like a few mimosas with their eggs Benedict, beware: No alcoholic drinks are served Sundays before noon.
The Extras:
Breakfast is served weekdays from 7:30am to 11:30am. Many brunch favorites are offered, as well as more traditional items like granola, soft-boiled eggs and, for the health nuts, an egg-white omelet.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Late Night Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Group Dining, Business Breakfast, Food Delivery
