Mark T.
Yelp
Maman provides a very good breakfast, and a cool environment for meeting a friend (or two or three). No friends? No worries, communal seating, a and no-laptop policy low-key encourages you to socialize.
I ordered:
- Pistachio Croissant
- Papa's Breakfast Bowl
- Cappuccino
For the croissant They did not skimp on the cream in the slightest! It was filled to the extent I always hope chocolate croissants are! Plus the cream wasn't overly saccharine. It was, unfortunately, quite cold though, so the flavors could quite shine through.
Now, the croissant was fairly light, but it didn't quite have the lightness flakiness, and airiness found in some french bakeries. Notwithstanding, when you add the rather dense cream, this takes away from its light consistency.
Where it comes to the Papa's Breakfast Bowl, this was a simple dish with some interesting touches. The potatoes were seasoned and cooked nicely, though didn't have any crispness. The bourbon bacon jam and chipotle aioli were nice touches to help bring more dimensions to the potatoes. The egg and avocado, meanwhile, were nothing extraordinary.
Finally, the cappuccino was very good. It was strong, and the coffee seemed to be balanced in terms of acidity/bitterness.
While overall I wasn't blown away, Maman fit the bill by providing a very solid breakfast and a nice vibe.