Financier Patisserie
“Glad to see Fiancier opened up in grand central, this is my go-to patisserie shop in town before heading out for client.”
“I feel that the other reviews here that have said these macarons are just OK are borderline-blasphemy.”
“But how can one resist their beautiful display of chocolate mousse cakes, tiramisu, eclairs, and napoleons?”
Financier Patisserie
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I'm a little surprised at the average rating. I was thrilled to stumble upon this patisserie as I was passing through Grand Central Station. I was really hungry, and for me, there is never a bad time to substitute a proper meal with delicious pastries.
I was in a bit of a hurry, but my general impression was that the pastries here are well-made, pretty, and there was a nice variety to choose from. I just picked up a pistachio eclair to go, which turned out delicious, and I did not notice any service issues while the staff rung me out. Even though there was a line, I did not have to wait too long.
As far as eclairs go, the best I've had was in Switzerland, and the one I had here did not surpass it. As far as pastries go, the prettiest I've seen were in Paris, but I think this is not bad at all for a place to quickly grab a well-crafted pastry on the way to catch a train.
Three words: Key Lime Pie!
Oh! And Almond Croissant. 🙂
Perfect portions, perfectly made, I mean- so delicious. Location is great, for me that is I grab a croissant every morning and that makes my day great. 🙂
Definitely recommend going here for a sweet treat.
Financier is a small NYC chain featuring Euro-style breakfast and desert sweets. Their baked goods are the best looking and tasting in GCT, especially for the price. However, they offer only a limited selection, with few seasonal specialties, and if you want a full size cake it is best to order ahead (consult their website for details). These also sell coffee, but are strictly to go. They are especially commendable for the range of their creations that include fresh fruit, although those on a diet do best to stay away!
I walk from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to my offices on the east side of town in the morning and sometimes I stop at Financier Patisserie to get a treat to share at the office. The Grand Central Terminal is convenient for me on my path even though I may have to go against the herds of people leaving the terminal to get to the Financier Patisserie café, because it on the inside the terminal with no access from the cafe. The other Financier Patisserie cafes in the area are out of the way for me.
The staff never get annoyed having me just standing there staring and taking photos at all the delicious cakes, mousse, cookies, macarons, and other deserts treats. I usually settle for the small pack of Palmier cookies @ about $6.00 in the morning. I loved their light crispy layers and sweet outside sugar coating. They are small and about 20 to container which is a clear cylindrical package. I and some of my sweet tooth coworkers will have some with our teas and coffee in the morning, and somethings we still have a few left over to have after lunch.
I like the Palmier more than the Chocolate, Coconut or Diamond cookies. I have not tried their coffee or macarons and getting a cake or other rich desert in the morning would be little too much, But I did try the Black and White cake on another occasion which I found to taste real good. I would say they are a notch below Maison Keyser which has similar French style offerings but a notch above Paris Baguette in richness.
This place has been my dessert place since they took over that coffee place. I love love love Napoleon cake from Financier. First I tried their cheesecake and loved that too but one of their staff recommended Napoleon and voila! I found my match! *:) Ever since that day, I buy Napoleon every few months for special occasions. Sometimes I get the macaroons for the office but I can't say it's the best macaroons, but I can say it's the best Napoleon. I don't care he's the ruthless war monger as Elaine from Seinfeld put it, but he came out good! *:)~ It's the best Napoleon cake I've eaten so far, so if you stop by the place, get one for yourself. But don't blame me for making you add some pounds *:p Enjoy!
This is more of a 3.5 rating. However I got a French macaroon and it was da bomb! Man oh man it was so good. I've been hearing all this hype about macaroons so when I passed this place on my way to work, I just had to grab me some.
The bad part, their expensive! Three bucks a pop for these tiny things. Look like lil Debbie creme pies so I thought the price would be similar lol
Everything in this small place is expensive but it's a French bakery so is expect it to be otherwise I'd go to the hood spot to get me an empanada and Dominican cake.
I'd come back again after I scrap up some change.
Caution…… Dominican Woman Eating Chocolate…At all times!
So I'd been thinking long and hard about what to give up this month for Lent and I went down the list:
-High Heel Platform Shoes…nope- not in my lifetime
-Chai or Decaf Tea… Nope. I need it….Just like some people need their coffee.
-Bread….. Ye..a..h….. I guess I can
-Chocolate… Oh hell no!
When I'm in Grand Central, there's one stop on my to-do list before I hop on the Metro North heading home. Financier offers so many sweets to chose from to satisfy any palate. They carry pastries such as apple pie, apple turnovers and cheese danishes with a French flair. But what always pulls me in, is their variety of chocolate pastries. They're all delicious, in different ways. Yet, one in particular, has my name on it and it's their 'Chocolate Mousse'… Tasty, delicate and strong- all at the same time.
The shop in Grand Central Terminal (as in others throughout NYC) brings to mind a true, French Café, with its hexagon, floor tiles and light yellow woodwork. (Light green and white stripes are their signature color statement). Presentation of all their baked goods are displayed so attractively, ready to be eaten.
The few times I've been to the Grand Central location, staff has been a little uneven. I have gotten either the nice and pleasant, or the rude and lack-of-customer-skills employee. Sometimes, they're in tip top shape, other times, they just lag a little, but it's not horrible. They just need to tweak and check their attitudes.
While I have committed myself to still eat chocolate, and I know that in my heart of hearts I can't stay away from it for 40 days, it is my bad habit, that I just can't do without. And since I did not give up chocolate for Lent, Financier in Grand Central, will remain at the top of my list.
I was in Grand Central Station and wanted something warm to drink that didn't make me feel like I was mugged when I forked over my card. I walked past this cute little place and ordered a small Earl Grey tea au lait for $2.50. They had a good selection of other pretty pastries too for upwards of $6.
My drink was very yummy with a good balance of tea and steamed milk. Their cups are so cute, and they give you a mini Madeleine cookie to go with your drink! How awesome is that?!
I can't say anything about their food or pastries since I only ordered a drink, but I'd definitely try a pastry or two the next time I'm in NYC.