Cafe d'Avignon is a fun bakery and sandwich shop in Essex Market. I tried both the mortadella and the roast beef sandwiches for lunch, and they were fantastic--fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The bread used in these was particularly outstanding- similar to a focaccia. The mortadella reminded me a bit of salami, which I really enjoyed. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. I sat outside in the shady seating area, which was peaceful and relaxing. A perfect spot for a casual lunch--I'll definitely be back. read more

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The scone is delish even though I look and salivate over all the other pastries. Invariably, I choose this one. Paired with a hot skim cappuccino, this makes for a lovely afternoon break. Flaky, tender, with a slight chew - perfect. The only problem is that I could eat two! I did see a tart with coconut and pineapple with flecks of slivered almonds that caught my eye. It is available every day so that is on my list for next time. The ladies who work here are nice. Even though there are counter high stools here, I like to take my eats upstairs as there are more choices to sit and enjoy. read more

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Sorry no pics! That's how good my sando was. On a recent visit I had the prosciutto and mozzarella on focaccia. It was so deelish. The fresh pesto spread really set this sandwich off. It also came with heirloom tomato on it as well. I devoured the sandwich in a few moments. Very good and adequate portioned for the pricing. Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely stop by again if I'm in the area. read more

First had Cafe d'avignon bread when I used to buy it from whole foods so I knew it would be pretty good. This photo is from the first time I went but have since been numerous times as I spend a lot of time in the LES. Almond croissant was solid but it wasn't as buttery/flaky as I would have liked. Coffee was mid-- if you're already at Essex Market would try porto coffee shop just around the corner. If you like the loaves at whole foods they also sell a bunch of specialty ones in the cafes which you can have sliced for you. The one with kalamata olives goes great with some feta eggs! read more

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Horrible service. Came in for a caramel macchiato since they have macchiato on the menu and it should be easy to put caramel into the coffee. The girl at the front desk with the two black curls for bangs was extremely rude and told me if I'm looking for Starbucks that this isn't it. I was honestly just shocked as it was extremely uncalled for I just left immediately. Won't ever come back here. "Tanya the supervisor " is who helped me and was extremely condescending. read more

The biggest hidden gem inside Essex Market comes in form of the amazing bakery that is Cafe d'Avignon. Their breads are consistently excellent and addictive. Between the amazing sourdough seeded loaf to the baguettes, there is a crispy and crunchy winner at every turn with a soft and fluffy interior. The quiches are criminally underrated as well. Come for the breads, add a quiche for lunch, and some delightful croissant bread pudding for dessert! read more

I was desperately seeking a cup of joe before my volunteer shift & stumbled upon this gem inside Essex Market. The salted oat maple latte had me saying "Dayummmmm" afterwards. And the pastries were worth the calories (SO WORTH the calories)!!! Thanks for the pick-me-up! read more

My friend and I stopped by Cafe d'Avignon in Essex Market for a quick lunch when we were exploring in the Lower East Side a few weeks ago, and it was a great stop for a quick little lunch. I grabbed their Salami pickle sandwich (salami, cheese, pickles, and Dijon mustard) - super simple and delicious. A great lunch on the go. My friend grabbed that and a croissant. Service was good, and it was such a fast option considering we didn't order anything that needed prep or heating at all. It was perfect since it allowed us to take our lunch on the go - we continued to walk around the LES for a while and then finished up in Bryant Park a little bit later since we had a matinee show. Definitely a place I wouldn't mind grabbing a lunch on the go from again in the future (you can also enjoy your purchases in the market if you prefer, of course)! read more

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Baked goods are incredible Bar stools for inside consumption. Lively market atmosphere read more

First time in Essex Market! Super cool love me a little market with European vibes. Arrived just a couple minutes after opening and there were 4 customers waiting for orders already! Got a country bacon & egg bun and a slice of banana bread. The sammie was surprisingly good for a brekkie sammie, soft eggs not overcooked and tasty crisp bacon, poppy seed roll brought it all together. Kinda pricey though especially for a bfast sammie. Banana bread was so good! Could've ate two. You get a large slice for about $5. Everything looks very fresh so definitely returning to try more breads and bfast treats. read more

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We visited Cafe d'Avignon for our order on TooGoodToGo and it was a decent experience. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. We got a loaf of Brioche Bread and one Ham & Cheese Croissant. It wasn't the most valuable surprise bag we got from TooGoodToGo but it's still a good deal. Their pastries were delicious, especially the croissant, which is crispy with flavorful filling. read more

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Although i think $6 for a croissant is outrageous! I must admit it's worth it lol. If you love croissants like me then this is the place to go to. My favorite is the almond and chocolate croissant. It does get packed but the service is quick and great! I'm not a coffee person but the vanilla Late is 100/10. read more

Delicious bread, tasty coffee, everything always fresh. Stuff is friendly and remember your order! Design is stylish and it's clean.

Good tea, but such a frustrating experience this time around. I've been taking quite a few online courses this semester, so I thought I'd head to Essex Market bright and early, grab a coffee or tea at Cafe d'Avignon, and make my way upstairs to get some work done and be productive. While I usually drink cold drinks, even in the winter, I figured I'd change things up for once, and ordered a hot earl grey tea. I went upstairs, settled down, and took a picture (a few pictures, really) before opening the lid and taking a sip. And then from there, it all went south. The cup would not stop leaking!! When I first noticed the light water ring on the table, I ignored it, passing it off as condensation from when I first opened the lid. So, I put a few napkins under the cup and continued with my work, but when the napkins only got wetter, I knew something was wrong. I picked up the cup and noticed tea was dripping from the seam... not even from the top of the cup seam, near the lid, but rather at the very bottom. And at a rate of one drop every two seconds... excuse me?? I ended up only drinking a few sips before throwing the rest away. Very disappointed and still so confused by the entirety of it all -- never had this happen before. read more

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Amazingggg! Literally reminded me of how they made coffee in Italy when I visited! The cappuccinos were delish!!!! The service was so kind the pastries were pretty good, depending on what you get. Ask, then to heat it up for you. Located on the first floor in Essex Market read more

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Cafe D'Avignon, located at the Essex Market, has a lot to offer from fresh baked breads to mini sandwiches to pastries along with some great coffee. We went for the Summer Peach Bread Pudding and it sounds just as amazing as it tasted and with just the right amount of sweetness. We received a generous portion and, somehow, scarfed it all down in one sitting. The side of Creme Anglaise, however, wasn't really needed since it tasted very similar to the bread pudding. We also ordered both a latte and a cold brew. The latte was very bold and rich and, by far, my favorite out of the two coffees. Later on, we returned for some fresh Ciabatta Bread to bring home. We had the ciabatta as part of our breakfast the following morning. All I can say is wow. Sooo.. gooood. All of the breads here look amazing and fresh. I'd like to try them all. read more

Matcha was incredible here and the vanilla syrup is amazing! Vania was the best barista I have ever encountered!! 10/10 experience here!! read more

Must try: Coconut Chocolate Croissant and/or Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant with a Cold Brew! Why: I fell in love with the Coconut Chocolate Croissant just looking at it and my love grew after the first bite! The buttery and flaky croissant was heavenly and you know it's delicious when you make a mess after each bite. Shamelessly, I also got the Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant, which was also really good. read more

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Solid bakery with lots of appealing options. I ordered a pain au chocolat, my barometer for French bakeries. It was not bad, but not amazing. Almost too flaky and missing that wow factor. The sea salt chocolate cookie was great though. Complex and just decadent enough without making you feel heavy afterward. I tried a bite of their seeded sourdough loaf too. Very interesting and probably yummy with butter. I'd definitely come back to try other goodies. read more

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My go-to coffee shop in LES! Located in Essex Market, Cafe d'Avignon will seriously never let you down. I've been here 8-10 times now, tried several drinks and food items, and haven't been disappointed. They definitely make the best iced vanilla latte in my opinion, and the service is always exceptional. read more

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Essex market is a great indoor market with a variety of vendors. If you are there early in the day you should check out this cafe. Good tea and coffee as well at breakfast options read more

The only cafe/bakery I go to in the city. Never get bored, only something different. And the sweetest employees.

I wanted to enjoy this so much because it looked so intriguing, but the texture was really weird. I got a crème brûlée bread slice it was like in my mind a cook version of banana bread but it was kind of a .."wet" texture on the inside instead of cake or bread like? I don't know if I would come back to try anything else... read more

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Nice that it's open relatively late, but pastry game is weak. The salted maple latte is okay, service is pleasant and fast! So many options in the Essex Market and it's nice to stop in for a bite or drink before a movie at Regal Essex. read more

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Been to their other locations and it has always been a pleasure for me when I visit. Got the whole loaf of the cornmeal olive honey lemon cake. They were even nice to cut and prepare the whole one that they had and place it in a to go box. Great for anytime you want something cakey or sweet but not to sweet. I enjoy it mostly warm with tea read more

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Tries this place once again. Service was rather poor. And the plain croissant I was given was much smaller than before read more

The quality of the staff is just as great as the quality of their food! Being new at the area and having a to choose from dozens of choices, the staff puts them at #1. Special thanks to Rafelina for the amazing service! 10/10 recommend read more

I was looking for a good bakery, and found one! Too bad, I live 2500 miles away, but I could stop by whenever I visit NYC... I bought Pistachio croissant and country bread...both are really good. I brought country bread back home, sliced, and put in the freezer. I toasted and put Bordier butter (brought back from Paris), and oh boy...it was so good! I cannot find a good bakery in my neighborhood unfortunately. There are places specializing in pastries/donuts, but when I want solid European style bread, it is not easy... read more

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An amazg choc chip cookie. It's pricey, but sweet and salty, incredibly crunchy/gooey. Awesome!!

Where to start, where to start.. I came in on Saturday morning with my son. Want to stop at 7-11 for a buttered roll and coffee?? Oh thank heaven dad... Are you silly?? I'm gonna hold out for an Almond Croissant and coffee thankyouverymuch. I need to get a good bread for dinner as well. Pain D'Avignon isn't a storefront but a booth located within Essex Market. The market itself represents the lower east side with a butcher, baker but no candlestick maker. I know I'm going to get my bread / breakfast, zip in and zap out. There are so many different styles of bread on display, it can make you dizzy from the choices. Semolina, seeded, pullman, french, round, the choices are plentiful. I need a good Italian bread for dinner. The counterperson was a nice guy. He said, I have the perfect Italian bread for you but its not fresh from today. Tell you what I'm going to do, I'll ring you up for the Almond Croissant and the Italian bread and give you a free hot chocolate. I guess I have that face. If you're in the area and need bread, there's simply no other place to shop but Pain D'Avignon in the Essex Market. read more

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Best damn almond croissant! I met a man while waiting in line. He was from France and he said these were the best in NYC and that they were very close in taste, flavor and texture to the ones back in France. read more

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I stopped by here to pick up a baguette. This is a bakery located in Essex Market. Everything looked fresh, and the baguette was $3.75. I think the price is reasonable! I got it yesterday and ate some yesterday, today, and I still have some bread left for tomorrow too. It's a delicious baguette! I took off one star because it was confusing to purchase. There wasn't a clear line and the customers weren't sure where the start or end of the line was. There should be more organization so it's clear where people line up instead of an ambiguous crowd. read more

Stopped in to grab a croissant to go the other day. They have so many great options! I decided on the coconut chocolate croissant. So basically an almond joy! Although the person working there wasn't very nice or helpful, the croissant was really delicious and I would come back to try more of the other options. Hopefully someone nicer will be working! read more

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I'm not a huge bread fan but this was so good!! Their breads are fresh and still fluffy! The exterior has a great crunch. Walnut croissant: this was good, but wasn't wowed. I loved some of their other stuff much more. Sugar croissant? I can't remember the proper name but this is like crack and worth breaking my healthy eating streak! Get this! Whatever it is, get it! Cranberry (?) cookie: this was so good also. It reminds me of a sweet shortbread cookie. I loved it. Black and white croissant: it supposedly has coconut, but I couldn't taste it. It was very blah for me. I wouldn't get it again. I'm scared that I found this place because my one-pack belly is going to become very rotund. read more

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Great place for some quick bites. It's a plus that you can preorder online. The place seemed disorganized though due to internal policies and the platforms they used to preorder. read more

Been coming here for years dating back to the old market. Everything is outstanding, I usually get a loaf of sourdough bread, and sometimes the sweets. The coffee is excellent and the staff is always friendly and quick. read more

There are two locations for this business. I like the one in Essex Market a lot. I haven't been to the one in Downtown Brooklyn yet. The reason I really do like this place is due to the Kouign Amann the cousin to the Croissant. For me, this can be hard to find outside of Paris but it's one of my favorites on a Sunday. Like in Paris you can get a Kouign Amann in different flavors but I do love the original. So if you are in the LES stop by and try this place out, I do recommend it highly. read more

So this cafe is adjacent to quite a few hotels in the flower district, and so is convenient for picking up a quick breakfast when heading out in the morning. The espresso machine is this rich copper low-slung beauty, and the cafe is decorated really nicely. It was busy on a weekday morning at 9am, with folks chatting in pairs, and a few folks on laptops pecking at some emails. The cappuccino was excellent, with good wet foam just like I like it, and the milk was not too sweet (add sugar if you need it). I went two days in a row, and had both a croissant, and a blueberry scone. The croissant was good -- not like what you'd get in Paris, but solid for NYC (3.5 out of 5?). It was quite buttery, so grab a napkin. The blueberry scone was better, but again not the absolute best (maybe 4 out of 5). I'd definitely have the blueberry scone again and be just fine, although I'm sure I might experiment elsewhere around town as well. Overall, the ambiance and location are really great, which pushed me to a 5-star instead of 4. read more

They're cheese amman is to die for!!! They are so buttery. The staffs are super friendly. read more

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Cute bakery. Tucked inside Essex Street Market, you can find plenty of delicious breads at Pain D'Avignon. Everything's fresh and made with quality ingredients. They use organic sugar, wild flower honey, sea salt and Greek olive oil in their breads. The prices are reasonable. I love how they offer loaves in different sizes. Their mini loaves are the perfect serving for 2-3 people. Employees were sweet and quick to wrap up our breads. No seating available. Just grab and go. read more

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