maman Introduce
Step into Maman, and you'll immediately feel transported from the busy streets of New York City to a cozy, rustic café in the South of France. This beloved spot, with its charming decor and warm, welcoming energy, has become a favorite among locals for a reason. Maman is not just a coffee shop; it's a full-fledged culinary destination that combines a bakery, an American and French restaurant, and a dessert shop all in one. The menu is crafted to evoke the comfort of childhood favorites, offering a delightful mix of savory and sweet options for any time of day.
Whether you're starting your morning with a fresh pastry and a perfectly brewed coffee, settling in for a leisurely brunch, or grabbing a quick lunch, Maman provides a consistent and enjoyable experience. The atmosphere is casual and inviting, making it a great place for solo diners to relax or for friends and coworkers to gather. This particular location on 18th Street is known for being larger than some of Maman's other spots, providing ample seating and a comfortable, two-floor layout perfect for a longer stay.
Located at 3 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA, Maman is perfectly situated in a vibrant and accessible part of the city. Nestled between the bustling Flatiron District and Union Square, this location is an ideal meeting spot or a convenient stop during a day of shopping and exploring. Its central placement makes it a short walk from multiple subway stations and bus stops, ensuring that it is easily reachable for anyone in the Manhattan area. The street itself is known for its stylish boutiques and a lively, yet not overwhelming, atmosphere.
The surrounding neighborhood contributes to Maman's appeal, blending urban energy with a sense of local community. The area's mix of residential buildings, offices, and retail shops means Maman serves a diverse clientele, from professionals on their lunch break to neighborhood residents catching up over coffee. The convenient location and welcoming atmosphere make it an easy choice for a quick visit or a more relaxed, sit-down meal.
- Dine-in: Enjoy your meal or coffee in the cozy, charming atmosphere of the cafe.
- Takeout: Grab your favorite coffee, pastries, or sandwiches to go for a quick bite on the move.
- Delivery: Have Maman's delicious offerings delivered directly to your home or office, making it easy to enjoy their food anywhere.
- Fast service: Despite often being busy, Maman is known for its efficient and prompt service, ensuring your order comes out fresh and well-made without a long wait.
- Great coffee: The coffee is a major highlight, with customers consistently praising its delicious flavor and quality.
- Popular for breakfast and lunch: Maman is a go-to destination for both morning and midday meals, offering a wide range of options from pastries to salads.
- Solo dining-friendly: The cozy and comfortable environment makes it an excellent place for those dining alone to relax and enjoy their meal.
- Extensive menu: In addition to coffee, Maman offers a full menu of breakfast, brunch, and lunch items, including sandwiches, salads, and more.
- Alcoholic beverages: The cafe also offers a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails for those looking to enjoy a different kind of beverage with their meal.
- Family-friendly: Maman's welcoming atmosphere and diverse menu make it a great spot for kids and families.
- Convenient payment options: The cafe accepts credit cards and debit cards for easy and modern transactions.
What truly sets Maman apart is its ability to create a consistent, high-quality experience across its multiple locations. This particular spot at 3 W 18th St has a reputation for being a great place to sit down and linger. The two-floor layout and spacious seating make it ideal for a longer visit, whether it's for a relaxed brunch with friends or a business meeting. The decor, with its rustic feel and signature blue-and-white accents, is a major part of the Maman charm.
Beyond the atmosphere, the menu is a major draw. From the perfectly crispy and flaky pastries to the substantial sandwiches and salads, there is something for everyone. Customer reviews frequently highlight favorites like the avocado toast, which is described as "divine," and their special drinks, such as the matcha strawberry drink. The availability of lunch options and packed meals to go adds to the convenience, making Maman a versatile choice for any occasion.
The staff is consistently praised for being warm, friendly, and efficient. This positive energy is a significant part of the overall experience and contributes to the cafe's welcoming feel. The combination of delicious food, great coffee, and a genuinely pleasant atmosphere is what keeps customers coming back again and again.
Address: 3 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
Phone: (646) 344-1981
Choosing Maman is an excellent decision for a variety of reasons. Firstly, its reputation for having "great coffee" is well-deserved, making it a top choice for serious coffee lovers. However, Maman's true strength lies in its versatility. It's not just a coffee shop; it's a full dining experience. You can enjoy a quick morning coffee and pastry, sit down for a leisurely brunch, or grab a satisfying and well-crafted sandwich for lunch. The menu offers a delightful mix of savory dishes, like the "Smashed Avocado Tartine" and "Croque 'Maman'", and sweet treats, including a variety of pastries and the fan-favorite chocolate chip cookie.
The atmosphere is another key reason to choose Maman. The "charming and cozy" interior makes it a comfortable place to escape the city's chaos. Whether you're flying solo for a peaceful moment or meeting up with friends, the space is inviting and well-suited for both. The fast and efficient service ensures that even during busy times, you won't be left waiting long for your fresh and delicious order. For those in New York, Maman represents a slice of European charm and culinary excellence, making it a truly worthwhile destination for coffee, a meal, or a sweet indulgence.
maman Menu
bottled drinks/juices
- Alain Milliat Juice $6.00
- Coke $4.00
- Evian Bottled Water
- Kombucha $8.00
- Orange Juice
- Spindrift Sparkling Water $3.25
sparkling water and real squeezed juice.
- Maman Cold-Pressed Juice $11.00
100% cold pressed juice
hot drinks
- Americano
a double (12oz) or triple shot (16oz) of espresso pulled directly over hot or iced water
- Au Lait
seasonal drip coffee topped with 1/4 steamed milk of choice
- Barista Box $35.00
10 servings of seasonal brew, includes cream, milk, sugar, cups, lids, stirrers, and napkins
- Cappuccino $4.75
double shot of espresso with thickly foamed milk (8oz drink)
- Chai Latte
dona chai concentrate and your milk of choice
- Cortado $4.00
double shot of espresso with equal parts micro foamed milk (5.5oz drink)
- Drip Coffee
seasonal coffee filtered brew
- Espresso $3.50
double shot of espresso blend
- Flat White $4.75
double shot of espresso with the silkiest steamed milk (8oz drink)
- Honey Lavender Latte
a double or triple shot of espresso paired with a homemade honey lavender syrup and served hot or iced with your choice of milk
- Hot Chocolate
cocoa steamed with your milk of choice
- Hot Tea $4.25
sloane's fragrant hot steeped selection: signature black, earl grey, heavenly cream, ginger twist, marrakesh mint, citron calm, rouge provence, jasmine mist (16oz drink, 1 tea sachet)
- Kids Hot Chocolate $4.00
an 8oz version of maman's classic hot chocolate, served less hot and with milk of choice
- Latte
double or triple shot espresso with micro foamed milk
- Lavender Hot Chocolate
cocoa and dried lavender steamed with your milk of choice
- Macchiato $4.00
double shot of espresso with a dollop of micro foamed milk (4oz drink)
- Matcha Latte
matcha green tea shot with steamed milk of choice
- Mocha
double or triple shot of espresso mixed with a rich chocolate and steamed milk
- Hot Salted Tahini Honeycomb Latte
double espresso, a rich house made tahini honey sauce with fleur de sel, steamed milk choice, sweet & salty sesame crumbs
- Moroccanoil X Maman Triple Spiced Cloud Latte $6.50
Double espresso with spiced brown sugar syrup, with your choice of cloud-like blue steamed milk — a nod to the weightless Moroccanoil Treatment Mist.
iced drinks
- Cold Brew
slow steeped cold brew served right from the keg over iced
- Iced Cappuccino $4.75
double shot of espresso with thickly foamed iced milk (8oz drink)
- Iced Chai Latte
dona chai concentrate and your milk of choice
- Iced Coffee
- Iced Cortado $4.00
double shot of espresso with equal parts milk (5.5oz drink)
- Iced Honey Lavender Latte
double or triple shot of espresso paired with a homemade honey lavender syrup and served iced with your choice of milk
- Iced Latte
double or triple shot of espresso with micro foamed milk served over ice.
- Iced Macchiatto $4.00
double shot of espresso with a dollop of micro foamed iced milk (4oz drink)
- Iced Matcha Latte
matcha green tea shot with your choice of milk, served over ice.
- Iced Mocha
double or triple shot of espresso mixed with a rich chocolate milk served over ice.
- Iced Salted Tahini Honeycomb Latte
double espresso, a rich house made tahini honey sauce with fleur de sel, iced milk choice, sweet & salty sesame crumbs
- Iced Tea
sloane's crimsonberry, peach mango green, or black citron served over ice (12-16oz drink)
- Martha's Red Iced Tea With Citrus & Berries
cold steeped raspberry infused hibiscus iced tea, shaken with muddled raspberries, whole blueberries & citrus wheels, garnished with fresh mint
- Papaya Matcha Lemonade With Papaya Coconut Lime Fruit Whip
house made papaya lime sauce sweetens this lemonade base, layered with a cold frothed matcha tea shot, & topped with our papaya coconut lime fruit whip
- Shaken Papaya Lemonade
house made shaken papaya lemonade
- Wild Blueberry Caramel Iced Latte
homemade blueberry caramel sauce, double or triple espresso, iced milk choice
- Moroccanoil X Maman Triple Spiced Cloud Iced Latte $6.50
Spiced brown sugar espresso over iced milk, topped with a fluffy blue cloud foam — inspired by the weightless Moroccanoil Treatment Mist
maman classics
- Anna's Belgian Waffles $15.00
topped with guava jam, fresh cut strawberries, side of salted whipped butter & a dusting of powdered sugar. served with maple syrup. "
- Daily Quiche $10.00
perfect for your next brunch, luncheon or just when you're feeling hungry.
- Elisa’s Breakfast Bowl $16.00
marinated chickpeas, roasted zucchini, balsamic farro, roasted tomatoes, cucumber, herbed feta & topped with a sunny egg
- Estee's Bacon Egg & Cheese $12.50
crispy bacon, melted cheddar, over easy eggs & spicy tomato ketchup on a toasted croissant bun
- Farmhouse Granola Parfait $10.00
greek yogurt with almond butter granola & seasonal compote (strawberry basil jam)
- Make Your Own Omelette $14.00
three egg omelette served with side balsamic greens (choose from an assortment of toppings)
- Maman's Breakfast Sandwich $14.00
avocado, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, bacon & a sunny egg on a brioche bun
- Overnight Oats $11.00
creamy oats & chia seeds layered with a guava filling & a sprig of fresh mint
- Papa’s Breakfast Bowl $16.00
roasted potatoes, arugula, bacon, caramelized onions, avocado, chipotle aioli & a sunny egg
sandwiches/tartines
- Andrea’s Everything Croissant & Salmon Sandwich $17.00
smoked salmon*, lemon whipped cream cheese, cucumber, pickled onions, herbs & everything seasoning on a house made seeded croissant bun
- Croque 'Maman' $16.00
parisian ham, comté cheese & bechamel on sourdough
- Elvira's Vegeterian Wrap $15.00
basil pesto, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, caramelized moroccan carrots, pickled onions, crumbled feta & shredded romaine
- Ham & Cheese Croissant Sandwich $12.00
parisian ham, comté cheese, dijon mustard & cornichon pickles
- Jacqueline's Tuna Sandwich $16.00
from the south of france…olive oil marinated tuna with black olive tapenade, mixed greens, cucumbers, pickled onions, sliced hard boiled eggs, sundried tomato spread on a baguette
- Jenn's Chicken Wrap $17.00
roasted chicken, hummus, roasted tomatoes, red peppers, pickled onions, & arugula with herbed yogurt in a mediterranean wrap "
- Marie's Chicken Caesar Wrap $16.00
shredded romaine, roasted chicken, shaved parmesan, country bread croutons & pickled onions, tossed with caesar dressing in a mediterranean wrap
- Martine's Steak Sandwich $17.00
sliced flank steak*, za’atar tahini dressing, roasted red peppers, pickled onions, grated tomato, arugula & chimichurri on a baguette
- Smashed Avocado Tartine $13.50
tomatoes, cilantro, onion & lemon, served with pumpkin seeds, sea salt & chili flakes on sourdough
- Katie Chicken Sandwich $17.00
herb roasted chicken, basil aioli, roasted red peppers, arugula & roasted tomato on ciabatta.
- Martha's Turkey Cobb Sandwich $17.00
oven roasted, antibiotic-free turkey with candied bacon, hard boiled eggs, sliced avocado, romaine, fresh basil leaves & dijonnaise on country bread
soup & salads
- Agathe's Mediterranean Tabouleh Salad $15.00
with homemade tabouleh (cucumbers, tomato, diced red onions, fresh herbs) mixed greens, mint, parsley, fennel fronds, crumbled feta & a side of herbed yogurt dressing
- Raquel's Chicken Caesar Salad $16.00
shredded romaine, roasted chicken, shaved parmesan, country bread croutons & pickled onions, served with caesar dressing on the side
- Soupe Du Jardin De Sylvain $12.00
roasted red peppers & tomatoes blended with vegetable broth & topped with basil pesto, homemade croutons, fresh herbs & olive oil. served chilled or hot
- Sunshine's Hummus Salad $16.00
homemade mediterranean hummus, mixed greens, caramelized moroccan carrots, roasted fennel, pickled onions, fresh herb bouquet & citrus sumac vinaigrette
- Wilde Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
smoked salmon*, hash-brown croutons, balsamic mixed greens, cucumber, herbed yogurt & avocado
a little extra
- Grilled Cheese $7.00
- Side Avocado $3.00
- Side Bacon Strips $6.00
- Side Balsamic Mixed Greens $5.00
- Side Butter $2.00
- Side Egg $3.00
- Side Gluten Free Toast $7.00
- Side Herbed Feta $4.50
- Side Roasted Chicken $5.00
- Side Roasted Potatoes $6.00
- Side Seasonal Jam Side $3.00
- Side Smoked Salmon Side $7.00
- Side Toast With Butter $5.00
- Tuna Side $6.00
tuna tossed with tomato, onion, roasted red pepper, fresh parsley, salt & pepper. served with a lemon wedge
- Side Sliced Flank Steak $8.00
- Side Marinated Chickpeas $4.50
- Side Of Hummus $4.00
maman Details
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
Atmosphere
- Casual
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1Charming and cozy atmosphere with a warm, friendly staff. The coffee is absolutely delicious, and the avocado toast is simply divine. The whole place feels welcoming and full of good energy. Highly recommended!
August 05 · Veronika KvaratskheliaLoved this location too! It’s much bigger than the Midtown one — two floors, plenty of seating, and the same cozy, stylish Maman vibe. I’ve been here a couple of times now, sometimes with coworkers, and every drink and pastry we’ve tried has been great.This time I ordered the matcha strawberry drink — delicious and worth the wait (they’re usually pretty busy, but drinks come out fresh and well-made).Pastries are tasty, and they also offer lunch options and packed meals to go.Definitely recommend this Union Square location if you want to sit down for a bit longer or enjoy a brunch/lunch in addition to coffee.I’ll keep coming back for sure!
September 04 · Ivanna KaleniukAbsolutely gorgeous cafe….. makes you feel like you are in a tea shop in England or a French bistro. :)The decor and details are impressive. :) the toilets are clean. The staff ready to help. :)You are greeted by a display of beautiful baked goods and merchandise. We were seated quickly. :)We ordered the lavender honey latte and a matcha latte- both were good. :)The quiche was amazing- fluffy and filled with vegetables. The Belgian waffle was absolutely gorgeous- the guava jam was so flavorful!Highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area. :)
May 26 · Veena ChoudaryGreat brunch place. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Food is nicely presented and delicious. Love the blue and white tableware. A bit on the pricey side.
June 24 · Evelyne NguyenWe are regulars at MAMAN Lex and at The Hugh. First time to come gown to the 18th st location. We used to visit here fr years when the space was City Bakery. It is a very large space with additional upstairs. Small tables for coffee at the front which I did before our group arrived.Came with group of four for lunch. Got a nice table in back quickly as not busy today. Ordered four dishes to share. Then two deserts to share.All was good except we were surprised that at this location, you now order from a server at the table and then of course a tip is required. Different from Lex and Hugh.We went back to this Maman again as we were in the area shopping. Sat in the front section and had a very nice decaf Americano and a banana chocolate walnut bread -Perfect!
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