When I have meetings in New York, I know where I’m going: Angelina Paris. Angelina has existed in France for over a century. It has only one sit-down location in the United States — and this is it.

I plopped into a soft chair at a sleek marble table. A tuxedoed waiter came by, ready to take our order.

“I’ll have a latte and the tarte au citron,” I said.

I tried to pronounce the latter item Frenchly in order to seem cool. Then I realized, I was talking to an actual French guy. Uh oh.

The founder I was meeting arrived and slid in across from me, ordering a large coffee. “I love this place,” he exclaimed.

And who wouldn’t? Midtown Manhattan is noisy and chaotic, but Angelina is serene.

As he explained what his company is doing, I leaned into his laptop, intrigued. The quiet atmosphere makes it easy to focus on what matters: the conversation you came to have.

Ahh, my coffee! The latte was rich, foamy and smooth.

Tarte time! I delved into the delicate creation, sliding through smooth custard and hitting crisp, buttery crust that shattered under my fork.

A good tarte au citron has a balance: rich, sweet, and sour all at once, and not too much of any of those. Angelina’s is perfect.

The chocolate items are also not to be missed.

I dearly love the trocadero — a little cake with a crisp layer of icing, chocolate cake, and gooey mousse inside. Actually, it’s not all that little.

And we cannot forget la piece de la resistance: the hot chocolate.

Above all, Angelina is known for hot chocolate. It comes in a little jug that they pour into your cup. Alongside: a generous mound of whipped cream.

It’s the best one I’ve ever had.

If you come to Angelina, it’s good to understand how the seating works.

There are high tables just past the counter — those are great if you’re just having coffee.

Further back, there’s a maitre d stand and a larger seating area. This is for if you want to have desserts too or a full meal.

Angelina is just off Bryant Park at 1050 Sixth Avenue. It’s open 7 days a week — you can find the hours here.

I usually haven’t needed a reservation, but at weekend brunch, you may want to make one.

Let’s be honest: New York can be a little much. The honking, the hollering, oof!

But go inside Angelina, and you’re greeted by nice people who want to make your time there lots of fun. Everything you eat or drink is special, carefully made, and delicious.

What are your favorite spots in NYC? Leave a comment and let us know!

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