Went to this place around 8 PM on a weekend and was surprised to find it still open, with plenty of seats available. I ordered this cake, not sure what it's called, but it had strawberries and whipped cream. Probably not the healthiest choice, but it tasted pretty good! read more

La Bergamote - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Popped into La Bergamote after a recent doctor's appointment. My friend used to work in Chelsea and highly recommended this bistro. The menu is simple and gives one ample items to nosh on. The weather was cold, so I instead of lunch I decided on a small hot chocolate ($5.25) to warm up. My friend got a small cappuccino ($5.50). We also got a pain au chocolat ($5.25) to split. The service was excellent and the waitress was extremely attentive and friendly. I really liked the atmosphere of the eatery. The lights looked vintage and weren't too bright. There were about 12 patrons when we stopped by eating a variety of french cuisine including salads, sandwiches and breakfast offerings. Besides the classic french dishes, La Bergamote serves fresh pastries baked daily. Patrons can order a custom cake for a special occasion. I hope to return here soon as I heard the omelets and pancakes are amazing! read more

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This place was recommended to us by a dear friend. This french bakery DID NOT disappoint. Croque Monsieur was absolutely delicious and perfectly crispy. Although I personally enjoy slightly less cheese, I still found myself eating more. The salad was perfectly flavored and light. My partner got the Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes which (Im personally too picky to enjoy fruits with pancakes typically) was SOO delicious. I was super impressed with its texture being so soft and slightly crispy. The hot chocolate was not too sweet and not too bitter, and they were able to make it with oat milk! I highly appreciate when places offer non dairy milk options. I will be coming back to this place the next time I visit the city. Service was nice and ambiance was cozy! A must visit! read more

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These may be the best pancakes I've had in the city. People rave about this other resturant that is French in Brooklyn and has a three part french name. I've reviewed them and found their portions to be lacking and the price to be overly expensive, even for NYC. Instead come here. The pancakes are similar, meaning that these are better. Crispy edges, fluffy center, doused in real maple syrup, with macerated berries. It's lovely and feels fancy without breaking the bank. Their bacon was also perfect. High quality crispy, but not burnt. Just perfect. This place is SO GOOD. I would say get here before 11am as it fills up and you may not want to fight the (older) Chelsea brunch crowd. read more

La Bergamote - Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancankes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by La Bergamote for a large black iced coffee, which came out to $5.40. Simple, smooth, and exactly what I wanted. What stood out just as much as the coffee was the space itself. The café has a warm vibe with marble tables, vintage-style lighting, and a pastry case that immediately grabs your attention. read more

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We were going to Chelsea market to walk around and eat breakfast, but didn't realize that even though the market opens early, most of the tenants don't open until much later! So we decided to look for a restaurant relatively close by, and found this place. OH MY GOSH, their breakfast was amazing. Our group of 7 all agreed it was the best breakfast we had on our visit in New York. I got the Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes, and it was perfect. Pancakes had the barest crunch on the outside, soft and gooey with sweetness on the inside, and the berries add a nice sweet tartness to the whole dish. Definitley a must visit for breakfast. I don't have a photo but also tried their scrambled eggs and again, perfectly executed french scrambled eggs. Wonderful. The people working there were very nice too! read more

La Bergamote - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid food, mid-tier service. I came in with a group of 6 for brunch, but note that they don't take reservations. I came here to try the pancakes, and they were quite good! Their only pancake option is the lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes. It comes as a standard two stack, and is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, which is the exact texture I love. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't taste the lemon or ricotta moistness, but overall these are a solid stack. The maple syrup isn't overdone, and the pancakes were cooked perfectly. The wait staff were not very attentive nor friendly, which was a bit sad given how quaint and small the cafe/restaurant is. read more

La Bergamote - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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I went for breakfast while visiting New York with friends. I had the croissant and the chicken apple sausage. Both were pretty standard and kept me full. The server was also very friendly and attentive. It was a very cute place as well! Everyone else really enjoyed their meals. read more

La Bergamote - Chicken sausage and croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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We came for bakery items but they had no cake style desserts. They had lots of beautiful mousse style desserts and other lovely choices. Sadly that's not what my friend was craving. I had the Bleu cheese burger and it was delicious. It had a really thick block of cheese and nice crispy bacon . The fries were skinny and fresh. They had a very nice wine list. read more

La Bergamote - Bergamote Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

La Bergamote used to be a favorite pastry stop for me years ago because a friend of mine really loved this place. They are still as lovely as ever and the pastries are still excellent. read more

La Bergamote - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Had an improvised dinner for myself, I tried onions and goat cheese tart as an appetizer and roasted salmon ratatouille as my main. Service and atmosphere very good. Before I tried the pan au chocolat, superb. I can't wait to go back! read more

We love the menu and selection. It's our special breakfast place and one of the few remaining nearby. The service is excellent. Very attentive and professional. I like sitting outside in the warm weather, or by the window inside. read more

Super yummy food Incredible taste and service! Nice ambience!! Didn't take a good picture but got the Mussels and the Salmon over ratatouille! read more

Probably the most tasteful French food I've had outside of France! Ambiance was simple, service was good but come for the food! We started with the onion soup of course a good classic and it was excellent. My husband had the steak frites and delicious! The star of the show for us though was the Cajun chicken, the seasoning was perfect, the bird was juicy and all cut into perfect portions. Desserts also can't be missed! This will be a regular go to when I'm back in NYC. read more

La Bergamote - Steak Frites au Poivre - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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It's a small cafe, not fancy. The staff covered both indoor and outdoor seatings and was quite busy though they were friendly and the service was adequate. I had Eggs Baltic which was delicious. I highly recommend it. I also had a lemon tart to go which was tasty as well. read more

La Bergamote - Lemon tart - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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It's about the little things This is an evening sweets review --- Cosy but not small. Authentic and understated Chelsea all day Bistro. On point decaf cappuccino Authentic crème brûlée Strawberry shortcake-y Delice Great venue for intimate personal conversations and friendly meet ups. read more

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Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: A cute dessert shop on the corner that had a lot of patronage and a wide selection to choose from. The extended review... Food: 3/5 - We got a few desserts ranging from pistachio to strawberry to lemon. The taste was standard fare. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 4/5 - Some seating both indoor and outdoor. When we went seating was fairly hard to find but we were lucky. read more

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Found this place on Apple Maps and made the decision to come here based on the very good reviews. Turns out the food was actually better than what the reviews even gave. I ordered the omelette which blew my mind and the French toast that was out of this world. This will be a staple for breakfast every time I come back to Manhattan. Whoever the chef is automatically deserves a raise. read more

I had French Onion soup and a Croque Madame sandwich. Both were alright--soup was salty and the sandwich tasted kind-of bland. Service was the opposite of friendly and tried to hurry me out when I was taking my time and there were open tables after 2pm. There seemed to be a lot of regulars and it was pretty loud. I loved the glass case of pastries, but am glad I went elsewhere nearby for coffee. read more

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The AppleCelery soup was very delicious and vegan. This is my favorite spot better than the Reserve. My opinion. read more

La Bergamote - Apple Celery Soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

La Bergamonte is hands-down the one of the best brunch spots in NYC! . The staff is wonderful and the owner is truly lovely - just genuinely kind people who make the whole place feel warm and welcoming every time you walk in. And the food? Absolutely delectable. Every dish on the menu is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully done. My forever go-to is the mushroom omelette, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything here. The vibe is always buzzing in the best way - lively, cozy, and full of good energy. I absolutely love it. Highly recommend! read more

Yes, everything is very fresh & delicious! Discovered this gem recently. Have visited multiple bakeries in the Chelsea area and never was impressed with any of them. Except for La Bergamote. They made an impression on me and I will surely go back. Purchased a nice assortment of delicious pastries, everyone was better than the other. Really wanted to give them four and a half stars. read more

Came here looking for a good coffee and chocolate desert. Chocolate pastry had cinnamon in it which the person behind the counter didn't mention and coffee was awful. I ended up barely eating the pastry. Also, had asked for almond milk in coffee and it just tasted off.Thinking they may have used vanilla flavored almond milk instead of regular almond milk. Or too much milk. Also, the guy behind the counter was rude and not at all helpful. read more

Their quiches are mediocre. The storefront is quaint without being exceptional. And the brunch options are generally unmemorable. With all that being said, their chocolate dome mousse cake is the only cake I have ever loved. There are cakes that I like - Veniero's torta di mandorle, the brown sugar boba cake at Prince Tea House, the red velvet from Empire Cakes. But a cake as perfect as their chocolate dome cannot be found anywhere else on this planet. There is just the right amount of white chocolate layered in to make you anticipate those perfect bites without being overpowering. Bites with or without mousse are never dry, and the chocolate casing is delicious in and of itself. read more

Very slow and inattentive service. Hard to get them to bring you water - we had to put our glasses on the edge of the table to indicate that they needed to be refilled. No one came back to ask if we needed anything else. The food took over a half hour to arrive and they didn't seem interested in getting paid - the check took forever. My husband's burger had freezer burn and my tiny merguez baguette was very dry. The pastries looked delicious and unique, so maybe that makes it worth visiting. read more

The decor of La Bergamote is classic and elegant with cozy ambiance. We were appealed by its desserts lineup when we walked in. We got their Napoleon, Almond Croissant, Almond Brioche and Raisin Swirl as our first try. Everything was decent and delicate with a reasonable price. Our favorites were the Napoleon which the filling was rich and Almond Brioche with soft & fluffy texture. However, we were a little disappointed with their Almond croissant since it was lacking filling. read more

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Great little cozy bistro. I was simply walking by and noticed their pastry case. Decided to indulge my sweet tooth and was not disappointed at all. I tried a Succes which was almond mouse that was enveloped in a meringue covered with Almonds. Delish. The cappuccino hit the spot as well. Service was spot on. read more

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I have been a patron of this place for years. I dined again with a friend on March 2, 2025 and was served by Renato. When I received the bill, I was surprised to see a gratuity of 20% already included. This is what I would have tipped anyways but seeing it already included was alarming because this isn't standard practice in NYC unless stated in restaurant policy or for parties of 6 or more. When I confronted our waiter, he informed me that when the restaurant thinks certain tables won't tip they add gratuity. The response was downright discriminatory and this practice is illegal. He continued to defend his stance unapologetically and refused to provide any information regarding the manager. What's worse is that the table next to us (receipt image also attached) wasn't subject to a forced gratuity. This matter is not about gratuity per se but the discriminatory practice applied by the restaurant. I expect prompt investigation of the matter with a resolution. read more

La Bergamote - Images of bills for parties of two from 2 adjacent tables. See the difference. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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I really love coming to this place for chill weekend brunches. It's not over crowded and I never feel rushed, so it's perfect for a leisurely morning (but not good for a big group, best for parties of 1-2). The brunch menu is simple but so fresh and delicious. The croque madame is my favorite but the lemon berry ricotta pancakes also sometimes win me over. Also they have soooooo many delicious and unique pastries and cakes that I can't help but take one home with me every time. read more

La Bergamote - Croque madame - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

What a serendipitous find! I must have walked by this place thousand of times and didn't realize what I have been missing out on all these times!!! Was strolling around chelsea and stumbled upon this dessert wonderland when I suddenly had a craving for desserts (although to be honest I have craving for desserts all the time lol). The inside is beautiful!!! Retro French bistro decor and vibe with beautiful tin ceilings! There's an elegant restaurant next to the dessert/bakery area. All the desserts are delicate and aesthetically alluring! To my surprise and amazement, the fruit cakes totally blew my mind! (this is the FRIST time I finally encountered desserts that lived up to my elusive "not too sweet" standards!!!) The framboise has light airy smooth mousse/cream topped with refreshing raspberry compote. The eponymous Bergamote Citron cake left me dreaming about it forever! The mousse/cream melts in the mouth, and the bergamote/citrusy compote has some shreds of zest/peel that gives it additional citrusy flavor and texture! In the sense of the world's smallest violin, I Personally would prefer more mousse/cream and less cake part. The tiramisu is great! Alternating layers of fluffy and smooth mascarpone and light and fluffy lady fingers. It's surrounded by plaques of white chocolates with their name imprinted on. The Black Forest cake has a great variety and combination of different textures - juicy cherry, crunchy chocolate curls and a crunchy chocolate layer on top, fluffy light cream. Flavor wise I think they may have infused the cherry and/or with alcohol (as you should per the authentic original recipe), so I didn't love it as much (I am not the biggest fan of alcohol in general nor the slight bitter alcohol taste) The trois chocolat cake is super chocolatey and decadent. I should it be equal layers of white milk and dark chocolate, but it's actually mostly milk and dark chocolate with a small white chocolate center - I enjoyed it very much! I would enjoy it more if it's a little less sweet. The coco cream brûlée is something new for me. To begin with, It looks adorable! If I didn't know, I would think it's a crème brûlée at all! To me it's more like a chocolate mousse with a custard in the center. I loved it - very chocolatey and smooth with a delightful creamy custardy center! Wish it's a bit less sweet though. They also have savory items. read more

Usually a big fan of this place, but the service this morning was below par. The two ladies working the outdoors were cold, robotic, and making me feel very unwelcome. They both gave off a really sad vibe and low energy. I wanted to buy some pastries to take home but after that experience I just wanted to leave and not give them any more of my money. read more

Late night sweet tooth? No problem. This place is open until 10pm. You can take it to go or have a seat and someone will come to take your order. We shared the napoleon, Black Forest and chocolate croissant. The napoleon was a tad bit to sweet for me. I loved the Black Forest. It had a good amount of cherries. The chocolate croissant was good too. I had black tea with my dessert. The girls working there were attentive and speedy. read more

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Their blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes are the best I've had in the city. The edges are crispy, the inside is fluffy, and it's perfectly tart. It also comes with a generous serving of fresh berries. Dropping stars for pretty abysmal service. read more

Went for breakfast this Sunday morning. The special was an omelette with salmon and cream cheese. Unfortunately, there was only a sliver of salmon and a barely noticeable smear of cream cheese. For $27, I expect more than a sliver and a smear. They must have been running out of these items because the "specials" board changed from salmon and cream cheese to something completely different. I'll stick to the baked goods if I ever go back. read more

Ok pancakes but the service was horribly slooooow and they charged $1 per little oz of side sauce, WE WERENT INFORMED of the charges. And $1.50 for 2 tsp of syrup! Are you serious! read more

La Bergamote - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Was seeking to relive a breakfast Le Meridien hotel in Paris of about 10 years ago. Saw the chive scramble on the menu and thought maybe that was what I had. Finely chopped green stuff I recalled. This was not that breakfast, so search continues. However this was a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs on brioche and berries and a little salad. The OJ was fresh squeezed Nice pastries at end. read more

La Bergamote - Breakfast of Chive Scrambled Eggs, OJ, earl grey tea. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

This cute little bakery is a mainstay in the neighborhood, always a great variety of pastries and desserts available for all types of occasions (or, if you just want to treat yourself!). I highly recommend the pistachio cake, the tiramisu, and the fruit tarts. Their fruit tarts have a crunchy, flakey crust (none of that sad soggy bottom) topped with just the right amount of cream and fresh fruit. The pastries are about $7-8 each, but they are super authentic patisseries. read more

La Bergamote - pastries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Oh my God!!!!! Best sweets in Town!!! We were parked near La Bergamote and my sister saw this place while going back to our car and decided to go in. What a pleasant place!! William was above understanding as he was bombarded with questions from my mom, my sister and me. He was very happy to answer ALL of them... When I say "ALL of them", I mean like 20 questions. I was feeling bad for him having to put up with us. **Hehehe** I ordered a bunch of sweets: cream brûlée, french toasts, macaroons, another almond dessert. I have pictures of mines, my sister and mom got a box full of sweets each, as well as a baguette for them to share. I loved EVERYTHING!!! Haven't tried the cream brûlée yet but looks as tasty as everything else. The macaroons were the bomb, they taste delicious and felt like they were freshly made as the outer was crispy and the center was very soft. My boyfriend had never had macaroons before and devoured them within seconds, then he was asking for more and wanted to eat my sister's, that's how good they were! My mom wants to go back today cause she already went through her box! Loved this place. Will definitely be back as they are asking for more sweets from here. 1000% recommended!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Loved the lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes and the mochaccino. Eggs Benedict was also good.

Extremely slow service - possibly the slowest I've ever experienced in nyc. The slow service was particularly bizarre as the place was a third full and I could see 3-4 of the staff literally standing around talking. Food was a tad overpriced even for Chelsea. I'd skip this one. read more