St Honore Bakery

09/01/09

Appearances can be Deceiving

by scholes at Citysearch

Upon arrival, St. Honore appeared to be unique, warm and a place of quality. However, myself and my 3 guests were soon in for a rude awakening. We discovered that the young staff were rude and short and curt, the food was very overpriced for the poor quality, small amount and ordinary presentation. In addition, while dining we noticed approximately 4 small brown pests (not allowed to use the R--ch-s word in this write-up) running under our table close to the food service counter. Furthermore, while getting up to leave, I noticed one of the male bakers pick his nose while handling food. I DO NOT recommend this overrated bakery to anyone and will not return.

• Pros: The smell of fresh bread...
• Cons: Small brown pests, Poor Hygene, Overpriced, Rude Staff...

12/23/08

Rude Owner & High Prices!

by croissant75 at Citysearch

Although the atmosphere is quaint and reminds us of France, the boulangerie , of course, lacks modesty. The prices are high, and the owner's attitude doesn't reflect the "kind" French culture. Some time ago, our small group wasn't welcomed on the premises even if we ordered some pastries, tea, and coffee. Good food items can be found at Ken's Artisan Bakery, amongst others, and the service is consistent. Having a taste of France is also feeling at ease while enjoying what you have just ordered. This wasn't the case about three years ago at the Thurman location. We now go to Ken's Artisan Bakery or the Pearl Bakery. Please spend your money somewhere else if you can.

• Pros: Cute place
• Cons: Rude owner

12/13/08

disapointed

by rachelsmith14 at Citysearch

I'm learning french right now and my parents thought it would be cool to take my family out to st honore for my birthday. they said they closed at 5 or 6 (i cant remember) and it was either 4:45 or 5:45 and they would not serve us. They were very rude to me and my family and they pretty much ruined the night, not to mention... my whole birthday. I would definately not reccoment going here. Obviously they dont care if their customers are happy if they wont serve them 15 minutes before they actually close!

• Pros: none.
• Cons: really bad service

04/21/07

Burnt Croissant, Snobby Service - something strange about that croissant?

by fooddude123456 at Citysearch

Get over yourselves this place is not that great. Some things are really good but it is not to die for and the croissant was burnt and had a really wierd taste. I have been all over the world eating croissants - France, Mexico, New York, etc. and I have made croissants too for years. Where was that butter taste that coats your tongue? I hate to say this but I don't know how they make them? All the bakeries I have seen have a large dough sheeter that is atleast 8 ft long with a conveyer belt on each end. The dough gets very long as you sheet it out. They have a small table top sheeter that i can not figure out how it makes the croissant dough? I would have to guess they get in frozen croissants. I would not normally say anything but I just thought it was strange the taste and the layout?

• Pros: Great Cold Pastry and Bread
• Cons: What is up with those croissants?

03/31/06

NOT Recommended

by mizbiz at Citysearch

Snotty service w/out basic knowledge of products, over-baked and over-priced items. Spare yourself. Grand Central is much better.