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French-style cafe serving baked goods, sandwiches, cocktails and smoothies, plus offering views of Columbus Circle.
What to order: Smashed Avocado Toast · Egg & Smoked Salmon Toast · Butternut Squash SoupFrom Google Maps reviews.
One of the universal truths of life is that bread is fabulous. Slice that bread and toast it, and you’ve got yourself a blank culinary slate, signaling creativity in how you top it. If one has ever sat in a French café and ordered breakfast, one has probably encountered the word "tartine" (tar·tine). When talking about le petit déjeuner, it refers to a split baguette with butter and jam. But in France, a tartine can also be an open-faced sandwich on a slice of baguette. Bread is the bedrock of
As usual, I picked our lunch spot based on Google reviews—and Tartinery Café’s 4.8 stars were spot on! This charming café is located near Columbus Circle, right by Central Park, inside a shopping center on the third floor with a lovely view overlooking the circle. I had the avocado toast with a soft-boiled egg and lentil soup—both fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. My husband had the quinoa bowl with added salmon, which was a great portion and equally delicious. Our servers, David an
A great spot to take a breake in Manhattan. The seating area on the 3rd floor is a real highlight, looking over Columbus Circle. The atmosphere feels much calmer than the busy streets below. Don’t miss the cookies from the related take-away counter next door - they’re worth trying and make the perfect accompaniment to a coffee.
From the Oct 17, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.