Old school European pastries . A delight every time I visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Are Xte
BUT, this nice place doesn’t open UNTIL 9AM 😡…it’s great coffee place and should open EARLIER ☕️🥐🥖😋👍 AND I like the beautiful girls 💐🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Radek Mroz
everything is delicious !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt J
Makowiec (Polish Poppy Seed Roll) best in town! always fresh and delicious (order to go) Dine in on Cappuccino and Raspberry Chocolate slices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Bakery, Poppyseed Roll
Mark Lumerman
Get a Tiramisu , a slice of Apple Cake & an Eclair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nevin West
Extremely expensive compared to other bakeries nearby
Olivia Wilson
One of those underrated places that makes you wonder why! Just come here once and get anything and you'll be coming back for more. This is genuinely my go-to spot for pastries. Nothing is overly sweet. The workers are always polite and welcoming.
The chocolate rum truffles are incredibly rich and moist. So chocolaty and satisfying. Another favorite of mine is the round shortbread pastries filled with delicious vanilla pudding with either blueberries or raspberries. The shortbread crust is a work of art. I also always get the cheesecake (the one without the apples on top). It’s so good that I prefer to enjoy it on its own, without any added flavors.. it really stands on its own.
Apparently, the owner flies to France frequently to study baking, and that passion shows in the pastries.
I guess it’s not as popular as it should be because of the space itself. It’s not really the kind of place you sit and relax with your coffee and pastry. The tables line the wall, right next to the line of waiting customers, and are usually occupied by elderly regulars who’ve long finished their pastries and sit for hours reading newspapers and chatting.
That said, McCarren Park is just steps away, so you can always take your treats there and enjoy these precious delicacies in a more scenic setting!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Esposito
The peach danish is one of the best pastries I've ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Augustynowicz
Best 👌 bakery in Greenpoint ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
W Martel
Be careful what you’re paying for.
If you choose to pay by credit card, debit card, or over the phone, Cafe Riviera will add a 4% surcharge to your bill—without informing you in advance. This is not only poor customer service but also a violation of New York law, which requires businesses to clearly and conspicuously display the total price, including any credit card surcharge, before the customer completes the transaction. Additionally , it is not legal in New York to charge a fee for debit card payments, surcharging debit cards is prohibited. I used debit card to pay for the product.
When I brought this up to the owner, she responded sarcastically, saying, “How much extra did you have to pay? One dollar?” Is only one dollar! She also claimed that they always inform customers about the fee. That’s simply not true. I’ve been to this café multiple times and have never been informed about this surcharge until I questioned it myself.
To the owner:
It takes years of hard work to earn loyal customers, but it only takes one careless moment to lose them. This isn’t about the $1—it’s about how you treat customers . Your customers are the reason your business exists and thrives. Respect them.
By the way... Since you say it's only one dollar (that's not that much) why don't you cover the transaction costs?)
Poppy seed roll and the cheese Danishvery both fresh and delicious
Jacqueline Peret
The bakery has tasty treats for a good price and plenty of seating. The hours are also ideal if you want to meet up with someone after work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katya O.
Now these are seriously good pastries! Fresh and not overly sweet. If you, like me, aren’t really into the super sugary American desserts (sorry key lime pie, apologies donuts) - look no farther! I’ve had poppy seed roll, strawberry danish and peach danish (my favorite). Everything was perfect. Honestly, just the best. They have a great selection of teas too. The prices are very reasonable and the place is very popular with locals.
Old school European pastries . A delight every time I visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BUT, this nice place doesn’t open UNTIL 9AM 😡…it’s great coffee place and should open EARLIER ☕️🥐🥖😋👍 AND I like the beautiful girls 💐🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
everything is delicious !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Makowiec (Polish Poppy Seed Roll) best in town! always fresh and delicious (order to go) Dine in on Cappuccino and Raspberry Chocolate slices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Bakery, Poppyseed Roll
Get a Tiramisu , a slice of Apple Cake & an Eclair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Extremely expensive compared to other bakeries nearby
One of those underrated places that makes you wonder why! Just come here once and get anything and you'll be coming back for more. This is genuinely my go-to spot for pastries. Nothing is overly sweet. The workers are always polite and welcoming.
The chocolate rum truffles are incredibly rich and moist. So chocolaty and satisfying. Another favorite of mine is the round shortbread pastries filled with delicious vanilla pudding with either blueberries or raspberries. The shortbread crust is a work of art. I also always get the cheesecake (the one without the apples on top). It’s so good that I prefer to enjoy it on its own, without any added flavors.. it really stands on its own.
Apparently, the owner flies to France frequently to study baking, and that passion shows in the pastries.
I guess it’s not as popular as it should be because of the space itself. It’s not really the kind of place you sit and relax with your coffee and pastry. The tables line the wall, right next to the line of waiting customers, and are usually occupied by elderly regulars who’ve long finished their pastries and sit for hours reading newspapers and chatting.
That said, McCarren Park is just steps away, so you can always take your treats there and enjoy these precious delicacies in a more scenic setting!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
The peach danish is one of the best pastries I've ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best 👌 bakery in Greenpoint ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Be careful what you’re paying for.
If you choose to pay by credit card, debit card, or over the phone, Cafe Riviera will add a 4% surcharge to your bill—without informing you in advance. This is not only poor customer service but also a violation of New York law, which requires businesses to clearly and conspicuously display the total price, including any credit card surcharge, before the customer completes the transaction.
Additionally , it is not legal in New York to charge a fee for debit card payments, surcharging debit cards is prohibited. I used debit card to pay for the product.
When I brought this up to the owner, she responded sarcastically, saying, “How much extra did you have to pay? One dollar?” Is only one dollar! She also claimed that they always inform customers about the fee. That’s simply not true. I’ve been to this café multiple times and have never been informed about this surcharge until I questioned it myself.
To the owner:
It takes years of hard work to earn loyal customers, but it only takes one careless moment to lose them. This isn’t about the $1—it’s about how you treat customers . Your customers are the reason your business exists and thrives. Respect them.
By the way... Since you say it's only one dollar (that's not that much) why don't you cover the transaction costs?)
Restaurantji Recommends
Like a time travel for the best pastries
Poppy seed roll and the cheese Danishvery both fresh and delicious
The bakery has tasty treats for a good price and plenty of seating. The hours are also ideal if you want to meet up with someone after work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Now these are seriously good pastries! Fresh and not overly sweet. If you, like me, aren’t really into the super sugary American desserts (sorry key lime pie, apologies donuts) - look no farther!
I’ve had poppy seed roll, strawberry danish and peach danish (my favorite). Everything was perfect. Honestly, just the best. They have a great selection of teas too. The prices are very reasonable and the place is very popular with locals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poppyseed Roll, Peach Danish, Pastries
So yum and everyone is very nice
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