The best French in Times Square
All 21 French places in Times Square, measured the same way. 14 came out above the median. Le Parisien Bakery leads at 94, with Monterey right behind on 89. Expect $$$$, $60+ — that covers 40% of the places here. Order-wise, french onion soup, latte and croissant get mentioned more than anything else.
- Median Sweet Score here: 60
- Typical place carries 1,380 ratings
- 14 deliver
- 16 take reservations
- 10 have outdoor seating
- 14 open for breakfast
Le Parisien BakeryTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 8,517 ratings.
MontereyTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 881 ratings behind it.
Tartinery Café - Bar | Olympic TowerTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,447 ratings behind it.
The Consulate - MidtownTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,399 ratings behind it.
La Grande BoucherieTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 10,949 ratings behind it.
Le BernardinTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 4,633 ratings behind it.
L'Ami Pierre - French BakeryTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 725 ratings behind it.
Gabriel KreutherLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Brasserie Cognac Central Park SouthLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Quality BistroLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
{petite} mamanLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
L’Avenue at SaksLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Le MaraisLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Wafels & DingesLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
La Bonne Soupe
BXL Cafe
Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud
Paris Bar
maman
Le Rock
Benoit New York
That’s all 21 of them ✦
What else Times Square is known for
French in Times Square, briefly
What is the best French in Times Square?
Le Parisien Bakery currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 94, built on 8,517 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many French places are there in Times Square?
We track 21. 14 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does French cost in Times Square?
The commonest price band on this list is $$$$ — $60+ — covering 40% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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