We spent last week revisiting some favorites in prep for our release of the SohoKind Café Guide to NYC in early January.

My son and I hit a wonderful surprise of a spot.

La Boulangerie on the Upper East Side.

Really charming place. Inviting and comfortable setting right on the corner of 79th Street and 3rd Avenue. Traces of Europe in the air. And on a beautifully overcast day, it hit the café spot.

Somehow I had walked by numerous times, and finally noticed it today.

Too bad that it was not until now, as they will be closing next week and heading back to Israel.

The staff was very friendly, to match the ambience. The music was a fit. The espresso was pretty good. Being served in an espresso glass and with a Hershey kiss were memorable touches.

Plus, they had a light and buttery croissant.

Do they really have to close?!

Visit La Boulangerie this week!

Address

La Boulangerie – 1389 3rd Avenue, New York on the corner of East 79th Street. 6 train at East 77th Street.

Music

Edith Piaf – La vie en rose

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