Eclair Bakery + Cafe

"Small modern storefront known for eclairs & macarons, plus other French pastries, coffee & more."

Eclair Bakery + Cafe is a New York City neighborhood artisan bakery and cafe, located at 303 East 53rd Street in Midtown Manhattan, known for handcrafted French pastries and a wide selection of eclairs. The bakery is led by Head Pastry Chef Stephane, who trained at the Ferrandi French School of Culinary Arts in Paris; signature offerings include eclairs made from pate a choux dough prepared in small batches throughout the day, alongside croissants, macarons, tarts, caneles, and sandwiches. Stephane trained at Ferrandi in Paris and opened the bakery in 2013 after two years working in a French bakery in New York. Located at 303 East 53rd Street, New York, NY, serving the surrounding Midtown Manhattan neighborhood. Visitors frequently cite the freshness and quality of the eclairs (including pistachio, almond, and vanilla caramel), praise the friendly staff, and note the clean, bright, well-lit space with ample seating.