ZipPicks Awards
Best French in East Village
Best Brunch in East Village
Best Restaurants With Private Dining Rooms in East Village
Master Critic Review
Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery
8.3
A bustling French grand café anchored by a serious bakery, ideal for everything from croissants and coffee to rotisserie-driven bistro dinners. It’s polished but approachable, with reliable cooking and a room that hums from morning to night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Croissant and baguette service, Rotisserie chicken, Duck confit
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: A rare combo of top-tier French bakery and all-day brasserie under one roof.
Who should go: Brunch crews, pastry hunters, and easygoing date nights.
When to visit: Morning for pastries or early evening for dinner.
What to order: Croissant, rotisserie chicken, duck confit.
Insider tip: Skip the line by grabbing bakery items to-go and eating in nearby plaza steps.