Ordered at the counter. Waited with the hungry and excited patrons on the sidewalk but with a tasty pan au chocolat for the wait. The jambon-beurre were fantastic and better than some we had in Paris! read more

4/5 Overall | 5/5 for the Sandwiches! If Richaud focused exclusively on sandwiches, I genuinely think he'd be incredibly successful! His real specialty is the baguette and the sandwiches, which are easily the stars of the show. We ordered the jambon beurre, and it was fantastic! The baguette was perfectly crisp, the ham was delicious, and we were pleasantly surprised by the addition of mustard and cornichons, which gave the sandwich that authentic French touch. Everything came together beautifully, and it's exactly the kind of simple, well-executed French sandwich we love. Unfortunately, the viennoiserie didn't quite live up to the same standard. While it's nice that Richaud offers miniature versions of classics like croissants and pains au chocolat, we've definitely had better elsewhere. We're big users of the pull test and we pulled apart the croissant slowly (didn't pass the test sadly). Both could use a little refinement, especially when compared to how outstanding his baguettes and sandwiches are. One thing worth mentioning is the owner himself! Richaud is incredibly friendly, talkative, animated, and outgoing. He's quite the character, and his personality adds a lot of charm to the experience. It's always nice to visit a small business where the owner is so personable and clearly enjoys interacting with customers. Overall, 4/5 for the experience, but an easy 5/5 for the sandwiches alone! If you're in the West Village and craving a proper French baguette sandwich, this is absolutely worth a stop. We'd definitely come back when we're in the neighborhood, but next time, we'll be sticking to the sandwiches rather than the viennoiserie. read more

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Being from France, I'm always looking for a great jambon-beurre or jambon-fromage in New York, and I have to admit that Richaud does sandwiches extremely well. We tried what I believe was the Richaud sandwich, with ham, cheese, mustard, and cornichons, and I absolutely loved it. The bread was fantastic -- perfectly crunchy on the outside while still soft inside -- and all the ingredients came together really well. It genuinely reminded me of the kind of sandwich you could get back in France. The service was also a highlight. Everyone was very friendly, and hearing French being spoken behind the counter added to the experience. Being from France myself, I really enjoyed that little touch of authenticity and the welcoming atmosphere. We also tried the croissant. It was decent, but I have to admit I've had better croissants elsewhere in New York. Not too stretchy and buttery inside. That's probably the main reason I'm giving Richel four stars rather than five. Overall, a great experience. I'll definitely be back, especially for the sandwiches and that fantastic bread. If you're craving a proper French-style sandwich in the West Village, this is a great spot to try. read more

Came to try the jambon beurre sandwich since it is all over instagram. There was a short line that moved pretty quickly. The place is very small so you order and then wait outside. The sandwich is okay, the main flavor that I got was butter and didn't really notice the cheese or the ham. The croissant was solid. read more

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Loved it!! There is quite a bit of wait during the time of day, but totally understandable because its a very small shop that has blew up due to popularity. Waited around 1 hour total on a Saturday at 1PM. Staff is extremely friendly, and some cute sidewalk seats right outside! Highly recommend! FOOD: Jambon Beurre (7/10): Baguette and the cornichons are the star of the show! The horseradish(?) sauce is amazing too! Jam & Butter Mini Baguette (10/10): Baguette is warm, crusty but soft and amazing! Highly recommend both the peach and fig jam! read more

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A friend of mine shared with me a little piece of France that she found in the city. The following weekend we decided to make a trip down and go on an adventure. Hidden in the West Village, we find this lovely establishment. In front of which lies a lovely seating area, adorned with wonderful vases containing flowers and herbs. On the street we have a few makeshift tables and chairs to enjoy the ambiance of the bakery before you leave. We were lucky enough to get there before the line formed. Surrounded by the aroma of Baguettes and the white stone, you could hear classical French tunes from the likes of Édith Piaf. Talked with the Boulanger had a quick duet singing "Non, Je ne regrette rien" and ordered the Jambon Beurre. Then, we sat outside by the vases and enjoyed the ambiance until our orders were ready. I've had lots of Jambon Beurres and have made a couple myself; this sandwich revealed to me my lack of culinary creativity. Packed with Beurre, Ham, Cheese, Cornichons and Dijon Mustard; which took me by surprise because I am familiar with just ham and butter. Well I need not say more than that the sandwich was great! We had a lovely conversation with a regular in the outside seating area and hearing the banter from the workers was simply a joy. It is great to see people love their work and pour love into their craft. Simply Magnifique. read more

Richaud Petite Bakery - Small seating area in front of the bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Came here strictly for the jambon beurre and the craving was deliciously satisfied. Although a bit pricey for a simple sandwich, the ingredients were fresh and quality. The baguette was one of the crispiest I've had in a while - I'm definitely coming back to pick up plain ones. The sandwich itself was generously packed with ham, cheese, butter, cornichons, and Dijon mustard. I usually prefer my jambon beurre with literally just ham and butter as the namesake suggests but this was highly satisfying nonetheless. I'll probably ask to customize one the next time I'm here but they do have them ready to grab and go in batches. Line moves quickly and they have a small outdoor seating area that fills up quick. read more

Richaud Petite Bakery - Jambon beurre - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I just returned to Paris and was craving a baguette with butter and jam - while nothing can top a Paris baguette this comes very close. Some things to consider, the menu does not distinguish availability of menu items based on time, but they do in the bakery. They reserve baguettes for their sandwiches vs butter and jam at around 11. Also, I found the cashier/order taker to be gratuitously sarcastic. Def took away from the experience a bit. But Richard was very nice! read more

Richaud Petite Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I was in the mood to make a classic Tunisian kaskrout sandwich, which combines Tunisia's favorite ingredient, harissa, with any mixture of different chopped veggies (potatoes, peppers) and often some fried eggs. That chopped mixture is then served on a baguette, and imagine how lucky I felt when I stumbled upon this quaint new French bakery on Perry Street at that exact moment. Sadly, the baguette I picked up was decidedly dry and lifeless. A good baguette tempts you on the way home, but by the time I got to my kitchen a few nibbles later, I had doubts that it would do as a vessel for my kaskrout. I am not a professional baker who might discern the baguette's specific deficiency, but it just did not taste good. C'est une cata! (But their packaging is nice.) read more

Richaud Petite Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Having been to Denmark and Paris a few times, I was missing the pastries from Europe--heard people raving about Richaud Petite Bakery. First, as someone else mentioned, the cashier is extremely rude for a mistake of the actual business (not even mine). God forbid, she would be a nightmare for a business to hire as I would worry about customer backlash. Second, I arrived a little after 4 pm ET on a Saturday--the cashier had the audacity to rudely say they're closed and said the business doesn't close at 5 pm ET on Saturdays but at 4 pm ET. Sorry, this isn't Europe, where you get to dictate when you open and close. Attached screenshots of different sources that make the operating hours clear. Third, I was able to snag the very last qwa-san (croissant) along with a few mini qwan-sans (croissants). Below expectations and mid. No anything I had in Europe. I may return to try the jambon beurre, but I may just go to my usual L'appartement 4F for the jambon fromage instead. read more

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Adorbs & tre French. Lots to love & savor & so many temping treats that feel so authentically French. Haven't been this excited since the Tin Building, plus charming French baker. I wanted one of everything but I came for the Petite baguette and at $3.81 it's a Manhattan deal. Lovely spot. read more

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Cute little takeout window shop in the west village. The jambon buerre is textbook perfection, as good as any you'll find in Paris. The baguette is fresh and crunchy and the ham is a little fatty but sooo good. The cornichons are a perfect addition, as I love pickles. I also grabbed a mini pan au chocolate as well. The sandwich is big but you will finish it, it's that good. The gentleman who owns the store was very friendly and helpful. I will go back, bonus is they're open early! read more

Waited in line for about 30 mins for a jambon beurre. Worth every second. Authentic and fresh. Best since I was in Paris. Love the vibe of this tiny place. I recommend going on a weekday to (possibly) beat the line. I hear good things about their other baked goods, but haven't had an opportunity to try them. Highly recommended. read more

Love the Frenchieness of the place. Make me feel I am back in Paris. The Jambon Buerre sandwich est tres bon! The bread has a nice crust and chew. The mustard is sharp but not too sharp. read more

Was happy to see this bakery open recently in my neighborhood. Stopped in for a scone (baked on site) with butter and blueberry jam, as they recommended. Love the tucked back neighborhood vibes - looking forward to sitting for a coffee this weekend! read more

Worth the hype! I went before 10:00AM to beat the line & I'm glad I did! The sandwich recipe sounds like it might be too dry for me, however, it was perfect! read more

Incredible! The best ham baguette I've had in NYC. Extremely authentic French!! For some reason the line was stuck for like 20+ minutes. No idea why but then it went fast. They sell out of stuff so go early if you want a wider selection. By afternoon all they had was 30 ham baguettes left. A few chairs outside. Just an ordering window. Will definitely go back. read more

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Those were the sloppiest sandwiches I have ever seen. I am surprised because the French food and especially their pastries are a work of art. Those jambon beurre on baguette looked like what I would expect a sloppy Gen Z American to make not a former Parisian. I'm sure the quality of the ingredients are terrific but the presentation leaves a lot to be desired. read more

Good luck trying to find a quiet little place tucked into lovely Perry st. Open about a month and there's already lines and crowds and added seating. Sure . Good for business but this is social media hype. It's not that special. The location was. But not any more. Meh. read more

This cute shop is adorable. I had the jambon beurre and it was delicious. It took me back to my most recent trip to Europe. The bread was tasty, the cheese and ham fresh and the addition of mustard and cornichon adds the perfect crunch. I couldn't leave without also getting the baguettes which was top notch. The owner was outside in his beret. Will come back soon! read more

The food was just ok and the experience was even worse. They don't take your name or give you a number and everyone is ordering the same sandwich. They yell out "Jambon-beurre!" And then you fight with 10 other people to figure out who was next. read more