Sant Ambroeus Sotheby's — Restaurant in New York

The cafe is a stone’s throw from NYP-Cornell, and if you walk into the Sotheby’s building and take an immediate right you’ll see its entrance down the foyer.

The entrance has a sign that says “wait to be seated” which I think is a little weird. Those who want counter service for to-go food and drink should be able to just enter the space in my opinion but I was approached fairly quickly so no big deal. There is a case with prepared food and a case with baked goods, although the platter of baked goods didn’t have the placards saying what each thing was (what type of muffin, croissant, etc.) and it feels like you’re annoying the cashier by pointing and asking.

I ordered my cream horn and iced mocha and for the cream horn in a bag immediately. Several minutes passed before the barista asked what drink I was waiting for… I guess someone misplaced my ticket? I also didn’t have a clear view but I wasn’t certain I saw her make it with oat milk. It’s not an allergy, just a preference, but I’d spent so much time in there I just wanted to leave so I said thank you and exited.

Truthfully if I ever wanted to “treat myself” again I would give this place another chance, and to anyone who works nearby and wanted to indulge on their lunch break the food did look good. Maybe try it for...

I bought their plain croissant and turned it into an egg croissant sandwich at home. I wish I hadn't. The croissant itself had a slight fruity taste (still not sure what it is.... Felt a bit sweet and citrusy?) So didn't go well with the bacon and eggs I put in it. But that's just my fault. The croissant itself was great on its own. As a person on a quest to find the best croissant in town, I would say it's in top 10 but not the best. This shop seemed to focus much more on the actual coffee and other foods, so that makes sense! I would love to go back to try their coffee - especially the one with espresso and...

Luxury & wealth—if you are luxurious and wealthy this is where you want to be. Delicious food with an aesthetic of contemporary modernism meets futuresque 1960’s utopian style. The food is heavy as in the flavors are subtle yet bold enough to fill you up. At the same time, be wary if you’re not earning a couple of million annually because this place could cost you a whole paycheck or few. Also, it’s in Sotheby’s, either you have the money or you don’t. Not be bitter, buy yourself a treat (bakery, gelato, coffee) at the downtown location and call it a day. It’s Prada or...