Margot Patisserie - The Ansonia

05/22/12

Worst Help on UPW

by Bobby69

Stopped by for a cup of coffee and could not believe how impolite and rude the two women working there are -- no thanks you after a tip, a "whatta ya want" and not helpful in the least -- no wonder no one was there. Doe the owner ever stop by? Never see me there again

01/26/09

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by AnnaSOHO

Cafe Margot is dirty, i stopped by for a coffee and instead I found an insect in my brioche. I saw rodents on the floor. More insects in the bathroom. Managers were nasty and loud screaming at his workers in French, the counter personal hardly speaks or understands English. Immigration and food service and inspection service should come and close this joint. I would never recommend this place, stay AWAY!!

• Cons: Dirty, and rude people.

06/24/06

Splendid eats

by cheezees

I love this place. The almond croissants are to die for. The coffee's great too, not burnt like Starbucks. Though it is small and slightly overpriced, the taste more than makes up for it. Just try their delicious muffins and madeleines. The service on weekends is always very friendly. But I agree with the last poster, during the week in the afternoons they have that blank stare on their faces. I guess standing all day isn't fun and they're probably underpayed. And sometimes I find the managers are quite rude.

• Pros: Cozy, incredible food, curteous staff
• Cons: Owner and manager are rude

04/11/06

Gem of a bakery

by frappuccinousa

I hate to share this little haven. The fact that it is difficult to locate in the midst of busy Broadway makes it a gem - it is sandwich between a dry cleaner and a building.

After I discovered this place I will never go to Cosi or Starbucks, it is much more inviting.

The pastry is good, I recommend the lemon tart and apple twist...it's cozy and quiet enough to carry a conversation or read a book. The service could use alittle face left...they all seem so depress, I guess being on shift all day is tiresome, which explains why they close so early 7PM for New York : ( I don't even get out to 6PM!

• Pros: lovely seating, good pastry, quiet
• Cons: closes early, slightly rude, small

10/23/03

Hidden treasure

by Dahto123

Wonderful little french pastry shop. I love their sandwiches, croissants, and particularly the marble cake. There are a few tables set up on the side where you could sit and have your lunch or dessert there. The shop could be hard to spot, since it's actually off the Broadway. Marble cake is not available everyday.

• Pros: good pastry
• Cons: small space