What keeps me coming back to The French Workshop is that it's open late -- and there's plenty of space to sit down and actually enjoy your dessert instead of rushing. The desserts never disappoint, and if you're a chocolate lover, get The Duke. It's amazing -- rich, indulgent, exactly what a chocolate dessert should be. But honestly, the real star of my visit was the Chai Latte. Creamy, perfectly spiced, not too sweet -- a solid 10. I'll be ordering it again. read more

The French Workshop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

I came in two days late to redeem my birthday reward, which is $8 off anything, and the cashier would not honor it. So I redeemed my other rewards points to get a drink. I chose the Iced Pumpkin Caramel Macchiato, but Husa, the barista, messed up my order. She made an Iced Matcha Pumpkin Caramel Macchiato instead. It was horrible. She apologized and corrected her mistake, and the drink was lovely. TIP: If you are a rewards member, you must come in on the day of your birthday or no $8 off. As usual, the shop is clean, and the customer service is top notch. read more

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I work with a very high-end clientele and needed to provide a large amount of gourmet breakfast items for an event. Their pastries and breakfast sandwiches are always a hit! Not only do they look luxurious but they taste rich and decanted. Their bread is always fresh even the day after. The quality has been consistently excellent and for that reason, I'll always choose the French workshop for my catering orders. Additionally, the Plainview location has an incredible staff. One coworker by the name of Nick patiently helped me my very large order. He carefully packaged and condescend my items into the least amount of boxes he could and even offered to walk me out to my car. He had excellent customer service and I hope this review gets him the recognition he deserves. read more

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I love their crunchy iced latte--it tastes delicious! However, I placed my order on the app and still had to wait 12 minutes for a single coffee. The service was very slow because there were only two associates making drinks for a huge line of customers. They definitely need more people working inside during peak times. Managers, please add extra staff! The poor gentleman making the coffee was struggling, though he did politely apologize for the delay. I reassured him that it wasn't his fault; having worked in coffee shops during the morning rush myself, I could tell they were severely understaffed. I really hope management realizes how much this impacts the business Saturdays and Sundays should always be fully staffed! read more

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The place is well lit and spacious. There is limited seating, enough but limited. Lighting is good and is clean. Customer service was nice and patient. The desserts... were okay. French workshop desserts taste the same to me, as if they all have the same base: the cookies, the tarts, muffins etc... but it's a good place to sit, enjoy a tea with something to munch on. The lemon tart was quiet nice. It was a good balance of tart, sour and sweet. I like the marshmallow fluff that was toasted on top of it. The raspberry madeline was a sweet butter cookie, crunchy on the edges with some parts being soft. It was okay. We also got tea. read more

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Supervisor (or someone inspecting the place on Sunday 10/25/2026) had no gloves and uncovered hair. He cleaned the table in the bakery area and after that took pastries and cake with bare hands. How can he be a supervisor there? We felt so disappointed when we saw that... read more

Jay was amazing! I didn't love my original drink, but he helped me find the perfect choice and made me a delicious one. The staff is wonderful, the pastries are delicious, and the place is absolutely amazing. I'll definitely be back many more times, and I already know where I'm getting my birthday cake!! read more

Hmm are they losing their touch?! Because the fruit tart I got was spoiled! You wouldn't notice it till you get ready to eat it and the strawberry moved. There was mold in between the strawberries! I tried to call them all day because i don't have time to drop by today but no one is even picking ip their phone...what business doesn't pick up their phone all day or at least having an answering service company or a voicemail option then...very disappointing, frustrating, and overall horrible experience which is saddening as this was my go to for my tarts and creme brûlée cheesecake... read more

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Absolutely everything is so good here but I especially love the pistachio gateau and today's new try was the almond cookie and oh my heavens! I need a dozen of them! read more

Love this place. The drinks are delicious and even more so all the pastry treats and sandwiches. A great place to come work if you can get a seat. read more

The French Workshop - Some delicious treat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

There's indoor and outdoor seating. I've only been once but it seems like a good place to work and/or study if you're okay with people talking. It was relatively quiet though. There is so much sweets available and a good selection of coffee. I'm not a coffee expert though. The staff were friendly. I ordered a sandwich but I can't remember the name. It had chicken in it. It was good but the bread was super hard. I also had the Christmas tree sweet treat. It was good! read more

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Very cute bakery. So many options of desserts and the food looks amazing. I love how diverse the staff was. There's two locations you can sit to have access to an outlet. I love the option of getting your food heated up or not. My friend told me the sriracha Caesar wrap was amazing. I would say since it is a very busy bakery and only one garbage can accessible, they should empty it frequently. It's so small and with it being small and in front by the entrance it's not a good look. I love that you can purchase boxes of the mini cookies and breads. The glass window to watch them making the sweets is dope as well. I will for sure be coming back. The iced coffee is good as well. read more

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This place is fantastic. Everything was perfect. I had a pistachio raspberry croissant and the Dubai chocolate date and a London Fog to drink. The croissant was flaky and chewy with the perfect amount of pistachio cream and raspberry preserves. The flavors just lend so well to each other. The date was stuffed pistachio cream and kataifi and topped with dark chocolate. It was a great sweet bite. I would definitely get both again. The London Fog was classic and just right. The staff is fast. It was packed and the line went quickly. This is a great place to stop for coffee, tea, pastries, specialty cakes, and sandwiches. read more

The French Workshop - Pistachio raspberry croissant, Dubai chocolate date, and London Fog. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

Amazing, everything was so good, service and ambiance were great. Will come back again read more

I really like this place. Its very clean the food is fresh and the dessert is unbelievable so many options. read more

The French Workshop - Sriracha Caesar Wrap and a Teriyaki Wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

I absolutely love the place! but, recently I've noticed that they discontinued something that everybody likes, and it's very delicious. Mini spinach pies! I hope they'll bring them back. How can you discontinue something that everybody likes? For that reason, my review is not the best.... It could have been, but I'm waiting for them to bring back the miniature spinach pie that I buy along with the miniatureapple pies and cheese. I live very close to Plainview shopping center. read more

Was in the neighborhood and have only been to the bayside location previously. This one is also open and spacious with similar options and accommodations. Ordered an iced latte and was happy with the result. read more

The French Workshop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

Love the coffee here and everything is so yummy. Its hard to come here and not walk out with a sweet treat.

Pros: + Large variety of baked goods - omg, you wouldn't believe your eyes. The food is simply out of this world + Gorgeous presentation - great for dates and meeting friends for coffee + Great for gifts + Amazing fruit tarts - perfect for a summer coffee + Easy parking + Great location IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

This spot has a great atmosphere for getting work done or meeting as a client. The store is always on the cleaner side and the staff is decently nice. However, the drink consistency is a real issue. I've ordered a Freddo Espresso--medium sweet, no milk--multiple times, even three times in a single day, and it still isn't coming out right. It's a simple drink on the menu, and it shouldn't be this difficult to execute. Please teach the employees the correct way to make this so the coffee is actually drinkable and matches the high quality of the workspace." read more

This place has been on my radar for quite a while, I was in the area so i stopped in. I hate to be that person but I'm going to have to be honest. I had to wait quite a while for someone to ask me if I needed anything. I had already walked up and down the counter and display cases a few times but no one came. My partner in crime had to summon one of the girls who were standing around the registrars talking. I was the only customer so they definitely saw me. I could absolutely and have forgiven lackluster service if the food was very good but it was heartbreakingly not good at all. Everything looked amazing but looks were deceiving. I got a lemon tart that looked like it had meringue but was some kind of gooey marshmallow fluff like substance, the lemon inside was slightly Pledge like but the crust was good. I also got a lemon square which is usually one of my "testers" at a bakery to see if it is good. No, it wasn't. It had no taste at all and whatever was on top seemed like toasted breadcrumbs. I think they forgot the sugar and the lemon. The inside was not creamy, it was definitely over baked. Then the little linzer cookie, it was sad and dry. Welcome to the French bakery of broken dreams... read more

The French Workshop - My little tasting plate. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

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FIRST OF ALL - LOVE THE FRENCH WORKSHOP!! Every time I come here it is busy - but there is space to sit? haha it is always full and filled with people enjoying their food and coffee. It is always clean, nicely lit, enough space from others, and the shelves are always fully stocked. Even on busy days I don't think I have ever been turned down of an item. I love, love, love their BLT and their iced coffee with sweet cold foam. one of my favorite go to spots! read more

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Great spot for casual dates. Good treats or a whole lunch. Coffee is good. It can get a bit crowded at times and the seating is limited so I would recommend getting there early to see if you can get a table. They try to be like a hip restaurant with the tables are all lined up against the wall, so don't expect any privacy because people will be right next to you. read more

The melody cake is to die for. Whenever I bring it to an event I get so many people asking, "omg where is this chocolate cake from? ". We used to drive into queens for the TFW and so glad now we can swing by Plainview! The melody cake has layers of soft chocolate, decadent glaze and crispy wafer things. A lot of variable textures that really teases the senses. Big fan. Oh their coffee isn't bad also! read more

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Never been disappointed by them until today. I ordered a Cream Bougatsa and it was so stale I couldn't eat it. The flaky pastry was so hard it was making the loudest cracking noises when I bit into it. I'm complaining because I worked in a cafe for 14 years and anyone who has even the smallest amount of care for their job would pick that thing up and immediately notice it wasn't fresh. It must have been cracking in their hands. I could feel it before I even attempted to bite it. Place is too expensive to be selling stale pastries. The barista was nice but I have 14 years barista experience with a local cafe so im no stranger to making any of these drinks and he melted the bottom of my to go cup making my iced matcha latte(because he mixed the matcha into hot water IN the plastic to go cup.... When there's steel steaming pitchers and all sorts of other options to mix the drink in and then pour it into the to go cup over ice lol) so when he finally set it down on the counter for me it was bubbled out on the bottom and was wobbling back and forth, I picked it up to try and see what the problem was and there was chunks of dried up matcha at the bottom. He kindly remade the drink for me which I appreciate but I'm getting startled by how little people care about standard of service these days. Girls ringing me up did not make eye contact or say hello/thank you/have a nice day or anything. Just really starting to realize how poor service is in general these days. No one has any work ethic or pride in doing their jobs exceptionally. It's a concept completely lost on this generation. And then they expect you to tip read more

Enjoyed the pastry, but the tarts.. meh... could skip. Went to visit friends in LI... and was craving good pastries. Found "The French Workshop"... spacious, clean and the dessert looks good. Service was a bit confusing... I think one side is for hot food and one for dessert? Not sure... but I just waited for someone to ask "are you being helped?". We got some napoleon... and a mixed tart box. Tarts were ok, didn't love it... think there's apple, pecan, apricot and something else... couldn't remember. But the napoleon was pretty good. Would get it again if I'm in the area. Maybe will try other selection.... Solid 3. #yelplife #longislandeats #sweettooth read more

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What a delight. I used to frequent TFW in Bayside. I'm so glad one opened up closer to me so I can treat myself whenever. Hehe Between their Nutella bread, Nutella crossaint, madelines, pistachio muffins, macaroons, mini cookies by the bunch, and many more goodies. You'll just have to stop by for a treat yourself. This place is always busy whenever I stop by however their service is impeccable. Line moves pretty fast. It is huge in here. Located inside a shopping center in plainview. Ample amount of parking as well. read more

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An amazing assortment in a clean and pretty bakery! Great prices. Open one in Richmond VA please!

I love how The French Workshop serves your dessert on a silver platter. I feel like royalty walking back to my table! The open commercial kitchen shows they are sending out a professional product. This is the third French Workshop I've been to and this place is solid. We're out for the evening with my inlaws and they wanted to have coffee and dessert after dinner. Looking over our dessert choices are very pleasing. I understand the restaurant has to appeal to everyone with items like "The Oreo Bomb", its nice to know they also make sophisticated desserts like the Chocolate Noir I had the other night. The Chocolate Noir had a nice chocolate balance, not too sweet with cocoa powder topping but just enough to satisfy any sweet tooth craving. My wife does this new thing, we usually split a dessert to save on calories, now she has a "one bite" move. I wanted to order something with more crunch but the Chocolate Noir was a nice compromise. The baked goods at any French Workshop are great as well as the various sandwich offerings. These items might not be available later in evening. If you need a special birthday cake, consider The French Workshop! read more

The French Workshop - Chocolate Noir - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

The display of bakery items is exceptional and fresh. I was greeted with a friendly morning smile and laughter. I ordered the matcha latte, a brioche egg and cheese , a Nutella cookie and some fresh berries. The matcha latte was really good. The egg and cheese brioche not so good my egg was still cold even after I saw them heat it up. The berries were average but it tasted like they don't wash them before so slicing. However, the winner was this Nutella cookie that was filled with soft and chewy greatness. If you want variety, leave that regular coffee spot and you will not be disappointed! read more

The French Workshop - Nutella cookie and fresh berries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

Upscale bakery and sandwiches and coffee shop. Sit all day in their roomy space and relax. Pleasant help, and tasty but expensive pastries. Very clean, nice tables, and bathrooms available. read more

The French Workshop - Seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

So happy The French Workshop opened here! I have a doctor across the street and am often in need of good, quick food after spending time in a waiting room. French Workshop offers a ton of goodies ranging from cookies to cakes to sandwiches to iced drinks. I had the honey turkey sandwich (SO good!) with an iced chai latte with almond milk. While the sandwich is fairly priced, the substitute milk is $1.30 extra which okay fine but come on, that's a bit steep for almond milk. Everything was delicious, though, so I'll definitely be back. Parking is a mess since this is one of THOSE lots in this area where nobody knows how to drive and it's a game of Frogger to get from your car to the store. read more

Do not go to this location. It was fantastic for the first two years. The store has no adult management and is run by teenagers. The trash is overflowing, the unique customer experience is gone and the quality of the food is poor. After eating the creme brulee cheesecake, I found a layer of black specks. I do not know what it is but I believe it is pepper since my tongue was tingling after. The cashiers no longer follow an assembly line, which gave the customer a personalized experience, where your order was run up automatically when you got to the cashier. The cashier asked me what I ordered. And after taking payment, moved onto the next customer with the same question. I waited a few minutes for someone to come along and put my sandwich in a bag. I then had to remind them I had desserts as well. When I got home, I grabbed the box to take it out of the bag and it opened up, causing the dessert to slide off the paper. I realized the person handling the dessert did not place a sticker on the bottom of the box, which would have kept the lid from opening. Very disappointed and will no longer go to this location. read more

The French Workshop - What are these black specs on the bottom of the creme brulee cheesecake? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

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I finally made it to The French Workshop. The shop is beautiful with plenty of options. At first glance you literally want to order everything! The staff were kind and very helpful. I went on a Thursday afternoon so even though there were customers dining, it wasn't overcrowded. I ordered a honey turkey sandwich (containing Swiss cheese, honey mustard, lettuce, tomato on a cheese focaccia bread), spinach soufflé, and pistachio cream. The sandwich was sooo good!!!! The spinach soufflé was delicious. The puff pastry was buttery and flaky, and the soufflé was savory and seasoned just right. The pistachio cream was the one disappointing purchase I made. The pistachio cream itself was good, but the pastry was not. I was expecting flaky, light, and buttery like the croissant pastry but it was dense and salty. Definitely wouldn't order again, but two out of three isn't bad. Looking forward to my next visit when I can try some more of their delicious treats. I have another critique. Being that this is called the "French Workshop " I expected them to know the correct name for French pastries. However, they labeled pain au chocolat as a chocolate croissant when there is clearly a difference. I hope they fix this error. If you're in the area, definitely worth a visit. read more

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The French Workshop has grown on me and into a full fledged 5 star bakery cafe stop off. Can't say its 3 stars anymore if I find myself coming here this often haha! Tiramisu, cookies, decadent cake, espresso, coffee, tea and a really nice bright and well lit shiny cafe with well spaced bistro tables. Perfect place to sit and enjoy a light but decadent cafe bite. read more

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I love this place, Soooo many options and all delicious! Customer Service is top notch too!

i love this bakery for its food. i will say i had a horrific service incident once - the staff was insanely rude and mocking my family for taking a "long" time to decide (there was just a lot of us and therefore we were giving them a ton of business). i've come plenty of times but still always remember that. but the food is good and that's the only reason i return. read more

Maybe one of the best French pastries I have ever eaten. Lovely place, great staff! read more

The French Workshop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

The French Workshop has a wide selection of desserts, pastries, drinks, and sandwiches to choose from. Today, we got the BLT and Italian Club. Both were delicious, crispy, and hot! The sandwiches are high-quality and the venue does not skimp on any of the ingredients. The service was great and the venue seemed very tidy and clean. There were lots of workers who were happy to take our order the moment we started looking at the food items. Always happy to be at The French Workshop! Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 read more

The French Workshop - Italian Club - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Plainview, New York

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Unbelievably slow line. Waited 30 minutes for black coffee and it's 100 degrees inside