Balthazar

Item: Balthazar
Author: Andrea Wien

Cuisine: European, French

Last updated on June 18, 2019

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

Balthazar oozes a cool vibe that's impossible to replicate. Perfectly positioned on a Soho corner, this is the breakfast spot of the rich and famous. It's not uncommon to spot a celebrity, and of course, the food is divine. Billed as a French brasserie, the energy is something else entirely - not quite New York, not nearly Paris. Instead, it feels like its own little world, a hideaway for anyone who's in on the secret. We'd recommend visiting for brunch and then popping over to indulge in the bakery where you'll find decadent options like flourless chocolate cake, lemon tarts and pistachio opera cake.

Address:

80 Spring St
New York, NY 10012

Phone:

212-965-1414

Website:

balthazarny.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Andrea Wien
New York Local Expert

Dessert, Breakfast: "Ask for a peek at the bakery's operations and your wish may be granted."
SoHo's Best Restaurants: "Skip the scene with a takeaway basket of Balthazar's legendary bread from the onsite bakery."

Best for Dessert Because: It's a traditional French bakery with an added layer of cool.
Best for SoHo's Best Restaurants Because: Still in vogue (and in Vogue) after nearly 20 years, Keith McNally's ode to the Parisian brasserie is a quintessential SoHo experience.
Best for Breakfast Because: If you can get a table, you'll eat breakfast sandwiched between celebrities and models.