1. Crooked Tree
110 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 62 tips and reviews
Kathryn Phillips: Savory crepes are surprisingly filling. Sangria is delicious. Dulce de leche crepe with fruit = amazing. Really cute place.
Francisca Tan: I cant ask for anything more than great sangria and crepes! Love the nutella crepe w/ strawberries, bananas, and the cherry that topped it off ice cream. After a long walk in Soho, it hits the spot.
Chris Faile: Their simplest sweet crepe is also their best-- you can't go wrong with the honey and sugar selection.
3. Croissanteria
68 Avenue A (btwn 4th & 5th), New York, NY
Bakery · Alphabet City · 72 tips and reviews
Alleycat: Best croissants in the city! Warm and soft on the inside, light and flakey on the outside! 🇫🇷
Valentin Guerin: Excellent croissant for NYC (says the French guy). You can't go wrong here, everything is good, my favorite is the French ham sandwich, in a croissant of course! The staff is really nice.
Jinnie L: The stuffed croissant are delicious!! croissants n coffee = breakfast yeah~ ;)
5. Panya Bakery
8 Stuyvesant St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · East Village · 118 tips and reviews
Laura Pena: White chocolate and Bacon macaron. 'Nuff said.
Emma B: Fun macarons (bacon, yuzu, cassis, green tea flavors), decent coffee, and awesome curry soba.
Jinna Pak: Get the ham&cheese croissant and Korokes and cheesesticks. Personally like the chai tea and tuna onigiri. I love everything about this place!
9. PMF Pardon My French
7.8
103 Avenue B (btwn E 6th St & E 7th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Alphabet City · 57 tips and reviews
Paul Wagner: Delicious French brunch. Try the croque Madame
Nick Andlinger: Great vibe, great cocktails. Loved the Bibb lettuce salad, bone marrow, risotto, and duck breast. Will be back for sure!
Anthony: hidden gem. croque Madame is authentic and a pure delight. benedict and French toast are to die for. unlimited mimosa/Bloody Mary is a must. cash only! staff is handsome and perfect
10. Lucien
8.6
14 1st Ave (at E 1st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · East Village · 77 tips and reviews
Kat: I love this place. On point authentic french food w great prices. Leave here happy every time!
Yasemin B: Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, best French bistro in the city, without a doubt. Everything on the menu is fantastic. The steak frites pepper sauce is unbelievable!
Maxime Bury: Classic French food. The rabbit is good, so are the mussels, and the pigeon
11. Le Jardin Bistro
115 Avenue C (Btwn 7th and 8th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Alphabet City · 14 tips and reviews
Jardin Bistro: Cosi and Warm french bistro, simple with great food and an amazing service. it is amazing to have such a bistro in NYC
Dens: I think this may be new "Best Steak Frites in Alphabet City" spot -- great cocktails, deep menu, escargot & solid steak (tho no bernaise sauce). Our new go-to since Casmit got hit w health violation.
A L E X: The food was wonderful. Had the French onion soup. Service was friendly.
Neil Glassman: Arguably the best cupcakes in NYC. Macarons, eclairs, ice cream sandwiches, cakes and more to savor in cramped seating or take away. Order in advance if you plan to buy more than a handful.
Meli: The creme brulee dough'ssant melts perfectly in your mouth, while the vanilla crepes cake is a mound of absolute fluff. A tasty bite with a casual feel. Always a long line, so be prepared to wait.
Bing Reid: For cupcakes I love the chocolate with marshamallow kind of frosting, crepe cakes, and their interpretation of kouign amann - or King's Man sort of cupcake.