Such a great cafe! The matcha was great. Had original sailor moon dub on VCR and some really cool magazines and books to look through
Kate Alvarez
Loved the black sesame tahini cookie and everything croissant, really cute interior and pet-friendly!
Savannah Matthews
Had a great experience! I got a black sesame hojicha latte and almond croissant- both were outstanding and great prices. Super worth the trip and I'm excited to come back
Zachary Stamp
Other reviews are correct, me and the wife started making this our regular coffee spot and it is fantastic. Lovely coffee, staff, and puppies. What more could you want?
Michèle Saint Michel
What can I say? It’s the namesake. And it’s worthy of the name.
Café Saint-Michel serves some of the most interesting coffee drinks in the neighborhood—my favorite is the black sesame latte. Deep, mellow, a little mysterious. The pastries rotate seasonally, but the rhubarb custard danish with orange-laminated dough. No words. Buttery folds that melt into each other like silk in heat.
When I bite into the center, the true middle, it hits: thin flaky crust, thick custard, tart rhubarb exploding across tongue and cheek. It reminds me of the first month of falling for someone you’ll eventually love. That exact bite. Divine craving, new flavors, heady aromas. Intoxicating. Fleeting. There’s only ever one bite like that. The danish builds to it. My last relationship started there. One perfect mouthful, then it was all downhill, like heli-skiing a black diamond at Snowbird. Exhilarating. Dangerously consuming. Then gone in a rush of chilled air.
After the pastry, I usually sip my black sesame latte on the walk home. It’s mellow and wide. A gentle counterpoint to all that sweetness. It reminds me of what happens after love. When the sugar fades and you’re left with yourself again. Still standing. Still full, somehow. The calm expanse of a vista from solid ground.
Café Saint-Michel is like that. A place to touch base. A place to remember how to come back to yourself.
Caitlin
Vibes are perfect, the espresso drinks don’t yet taste that good in my experience compared to other local spots.
Jenn
Literally the most delicious cookies I’ve ever had wow wow wow ! I loved everything about this place! So welcoming so cool and so yummy 😋
Shien Lee
This is me and my dog's favorite cafe. The food and drinks are unique and tasty and it's a wonderful place to hang. Gem in the neighborhood :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabby Nahle
Best cafe I’ve been to in New York to be honest. Love the owners sooo much they are so kind, creative and welcoming. A really cute spot to have a drink and snack and get work done or relax and unwind. Also love the vibe of the shop with all the old movies that used to be my faves. Anyways don’t skip on visiting while you’re out here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DYNOMAN
Love everything about Saint Michel! The staff is so friendly and welcoming, the drinks are great, as are the pastries. My favorites are a late with an extra shot (hot) and the chocolate chip cookie (only weekends). They are also dog friendly, and my dog loves going to Saint Michel. They are locally owned and operated, which is also great!
Such a great cafe! The matcha was great. Had original sailor moon dub on VCR and some really cool magazines and books to look through
Loved the black sesame tahini cookie and everything croissant, really cute interior and pet-friendly!
Had a great experience! I got a black sesame hojicha latte and almond croissant- both were outstanding and great prices. Super worth the trip and I'm excited to come back
Other reviews are correct, me and the wife started making this our regular coffee spot and it is fantastic. Lovely coffee, staff, and puppies. What more could you want?
What can I say? It’s the namesake. And it’s worthy of the name.
Café Saint-Michel serves some of the most interesting coffee drinks in the neighborhood—my favorite is the black sesame latte. Deep, mellow, a little mysterious. The pastries rotate seasonally, but the rhubarb custard danish with orange-laminated dough. No words. Buttery folds that melt into each other like silk in heat.
When I bite into the center, the true middle, it hits: thin flaky crust, thick custard, tart rhubarb exploding across tongue and cheek. It reminds me of the first month of falling for someone you’ll eventually love. That exact bite. Divine craving, new flavors, heady aromas. Intoxicating. Fleeting. There’s only ever one bite like that. The danish builds to it. My last relationship started there. One perfect mouthful, then it was all downhill, like heli-skiing a black diamond at Snowbird. Exhilarating. Dangerously consuming. Then gone in a rush of chilled air.
After the pastry, I usually sip my black sesame latte on the walk home. It’s mellow and wide. A gentle counterpoint to all that sweetness. It reminds me of what happens after love. When the sugar fades and you’re left with yourself again. Still standing. Still full, somehow. The calm expanse of a vista from solid ground.
Café Saint-Michel is like that. A place to touch base. A place to remember how to come back to yourself.
Vibes are perfect, the espresso drinks don’t yet taste that good in my experience compared to other local spots.
Literally the most delicious cookies I’ve ever had wow wow wow ! I loved everything about this place! So welcoming so cool and so yummy 😋
This is me and my dog's favorite cafe. The food and drinks are unique and tasty and it's a wonderful place to hang. Gem in the neighborhood :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best cafe I’ve been to in New York to be honest. Love the owners sooo much they are so kind, creative and welcoming. A really cute spot to have a drink and snack and get work done or relax and unwind. Also love the vibe of the shop with all the old movies that used to be my faves. Anyways don’t skip on visiting while you’re out here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love everything about Saint Michel! The staff is so friendly and welcoming, the drinks are great, as are the pastries. My favorites are a late with an extra shot (hot) and the chocolate chip cookie (only weekends). They are also dog friendly, and my dog loves going to Saint Michel. They are locally owned and operated, which is also great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Quite unassuming and filled with interesting art and books to read .
Delish macha!
Kid-friendliness: And dog friendly too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love everything about this cafe. The staff, the decor, the coffee is delicious. Best in Bushwick.
Absolute gem!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The girl that works here is the best!!! She is so nice and welcoming, she made my day!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So cute so nice so fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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