Épicerie Boulud

2.5 stars for their almond croissants
the flavor is there but on the two occasions I’ve eaten them the bottom of the croissant is really soggy which is disappointing
for almost 5 $ I’d expect a lot more

A bit hard to find with a very hipster like feel in brand marketing this place and the food samplings offered in the court are most accomplished.
The Canele’ from this place moved me.
There will never be a visit to NYC without one or more of these.
Amazing.

Super cute located in the Plaza Food Hall. The food is very pretty, and the prices reflect that. It ain’t cheap, and I don’t know if I’d seek it out… but it also was the most delicious slice of quiche I’d ever tasted. Perfection. We went for the croissants, and though they were exceedingly beautiful, they didn’t spring to the top of the best thing I’ve ever eaten list. Yes, I think Nutella in a croissant is a great idea, and when I found a tiny hidden pocket of it… it was delicious. But the chocolate isn’t evenly spread throughout the pastry, so was ultimately disappointing.

I had one of the best gingersnap cookies I’ve ever tasted. All of the sweets looked delicious but the sandwiches and salads looked positively anemic and tasted the same. I had the cobb salad which looked like it was made with Oscar Meyer turkey. I also had a chai latte that was served at room temperature and was weak. When I told the girl behind the counter, she didn’t say a word. It would have been so easy to say she was sorry or to take the drink off my bill, but I just got a blank stare. This took a 3-​star review down to 2. Mr. Boulud would not approve.

A disappointment.
Had the most watery chai latte I’ve ever tasted.
My spouse’s Assam tea was extremely weak.
The only redeeming factor– Muesli cookie was buttery, although my spouse found it dry.

I stopped by the Plaza Food Hall for a quick lunch near Central Park. I wish I had gone to another restaurant. I had a the spiced flank steak sandwich, my wife had the Cubano, my daughter the ½ grilled cheese and tomato soup, and my niece the Grilled Chicken BLT. The flank steak was medium rare and was a bit too chewy for a sandwich. The spices seemed off with a bit of smoky chile and a lot of what seemed to be horseradish. The filings added a sweetness to the sandwich that was also off. Overall I would not order it again. My wife enjoyed her Cubano. The pickles were better than usual store –bought and the mustard was spicy with good texture. I have had much better, but it was ok and she enjoyed it. My daughter had a pretty standard grilled cheese and tomato soup. She was particularly happy with the soup and liked that it was thick. My niece’s grilled chicken BLT was a cold sandwich. It was big and the favors were good but the bread didn’t quite fit so much of the fillings came out. The service was a little awkward but they were nice and the food was served quickly. They only have small tables so it is hard to get a group to sit together. The portions are big. If you got sides most people could share a sandwich. That is a good thing since for four sandwiches and tap water we paid $ 56. That is a pretty high bill for a mediocre lunch, even in Manhattan.

This 5 star review is based solely on the most amazing breakfast pastry ever, their raspberry chocolate croissant. It is buttery, flaky, chocolatey, raspberry tastiness. Love this pastry and have to restrain myself from getting it more regularly because I am only 2 blocks away. Try it, you won’t be sorry.

The food is not bad, after all it’s Daniel. But the service is an absolute disgrace. You are lucky if anyone helps you. The manager is busy stacking shelves and pays no attention to the customers who have been waiting forever for help.
If you ever do get to order, they forget part of your order. Happened to me twice in one week.
Can’t believe a great name in food would let this sloppiness go on
Like this.

Very good but expensive for some of the treats.
I was very happy to find my first real French «éclair» which was very good even though I dropped a tear at the same time to pay $ 5.75 for something that you find anywhere in France for less than € 2.
The cookies on the other hand were delicious and not overpriced ($ 2.5).

Decided to try their croissant after reading the rave reviews online. They were pretty big in size with their signature red raspberry ribbons baked right in. First bite: ehhhh. It was just a plain croissant that was good but nothing super special. Then I decided to take another bite. This time I got a bite with the chocolate filling. Mind blown. It was soooo delicious! My only regret was that I had only bought one for the road… Can’t wait to go back for more!

After I red an article about their Chocolate-​Raspberry Croissant, I was determined to have one. But once at the store, they told me that they were out of the raspberry croissant. I had the Kouign Amann instead. It was soft and delicate, made of buckwheat. Because it’s light, I didn’t have any heaviness on my stomach as desserts would usually make me feel.

Stopped here looking for lunch and they had a surprisingly decent selection. The half sandwich + soup for $ 10 is a pretty good deal. The soups of the day were tomato gazpacho (which was supposedly good) and the mushroom soup, which I was not a fan of. I was expecting a cream of mushroom soup but instead it was a strange thick and grainy consistency, like cream of wheat.
The only options for the ½ sandwich is the jambon beurre or the grilled cheese. The jambon beurre was delicious and the grilled cheese looked amazing as well.
We also tried a selection of cheeses — they are incredibly strong cheeses, so be prepared!
All in all, it was a good place to stop for cheap lunch and the service was nice. I’m not a fan of the soup or cheeses, but the sandwiches were amazing

There are several things I like about the Plaza’s visually appealing and gastronomically-​pleasing atrium: 1) clean restrooms, 2) beautifully crafted pastries as eye candy if you’re on a diet, and 3) quick service joints.
1) Need to run from UES to Grand Central for lunch but have to pee? Plaza.
2) Candy. Cookies. Cupcakes. Macarons. It’s like a rainbow for your eyes (and stomach) to digest.
3) Want to grab a quick bite for breakfast, or an iced coffee for New York’s muggy hot summer days? Epicerie Boulud is one fab option for that. Plus, if you come here on a weekday morning, the atrium will be mostly empty, and you can grab a table and eat your food in peace.

The gelato was pretty good. Tho some of the ice cream is pre-​scooped. And then it kinda changes color and looks different from the fresh stuff in the rest of the pan. The gelato was very tasty tho. The lemon was tart and refreshing and the pistachio /​cherry was good as well. Macaroons were delicious as well.

This is a nice little eatery inside the Plaza Food Hall. The food comes fast and the place has sleek bar seating as well as high tables. Despite the french pedigree, I had a Epicerie Banh Mi sandwich, which involved thai sausage, country pâté, parisian ham, daikon and carrot slaw, jalapeño and herb salad on a crispy roll. It was delicious, though I wish the insides had been warmed up like the bread was. Super good anyway!

There are duplicate reviews for their location across 59^th between Columbus Circle & Lincoln Plaza, but none for their Plaza Food Hall presence –
– which sure is amply staffed and stocked. Average macaron for Macaron day, and a nice, expectedly pricey selection otherwise.

When given the option of Peanut Butter, Vanilla or Raspberry I’m going to pick PB every single time. Today was no exception… even when ‘peanut butter’ comes in the form of a macaron.
If you find yourself wondering around the Plaza Food Hall and in need of something small, a little sweet, but not overly peanut buttery then stop by Epicerie Boulud for a Peanut Butter Macaron. So yummy and ended up being one of my favorites from Macaron Day.