Bon Vivant Patisserie & Cakery - Piermont, New York

Svetlana S.

This café is a true treasure! Beautiful atmosphere, delicious desserts, and very high-quality coffee. They even have a custom-made coffee machine, and their coffee is imported directly from Italy. The desserts are not overly sweet and full of rich flavor. The setting makes you forget for a moment that you’re in Piermont — the abundance of taste, the art on the walls, the ornate chairs, and the beautiful tableware transport you to a little street in Paris or perhaps somewhere along the Italian coast.
Many thanks to Andrea and the rest of the team for creating such a welcoming atmosphere. Your effort and attention to detail will be deeply appreciated by those who love beauty and refinement in food.
As for those who complain about the price of a coffee— well, it costs the same at Starbucks, only there it’s served in a plastic cup. And if someone doesn’t enjoy these desserts, there’s always a Crumbl cookie for $7 in a cardboard box to go.

Julianne B.

Special cafe. A mother-daughter team serve homemade pastries and desserts, along with specialty coffee and tea. It’s a place to relax and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The decor is lovely and really enhanced the experience. We felt neither rushed, nor crowded. Our pastries arrived on ceramic plates alongside real silverware. The tea came in individual tea pots. We appreciated these details. Light brunch for two came to $30. Thank you and we will be back!

David H.

This place is an amazing addition to piermont. I was looking for a cafe to get some work done and I saw this place. I am so glad I came in, the staff are super kind and were very helpful to explain their amazing menu. I got a cookies and cream gelato and a cappuccino to share with my girlfriend and it was not just a dessert, it was an experience. I highly recommend coming, it is definitely worth your time and money.

Alexandra B.

This café may be new, but it already stands out. It’s not a grab-and-go spot – it’s designed for sitting down, relaxing, and enjoying your time. The slightly higher prices make sense, as they reflect the quality of the experience rather than just a quick coffee. The selection is unique and carefully chosen, and the paintings on the walls give the place an extra charm.

C L.

A new gem in the heart of Piermont!
Enchanted by this new café in the center of town— it feels like stepping into a cozy corner of old Europe. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with charming decor that makes you want to linger over your coffee and dessert.

The espresso and cappuccino are truly first-rate — rich, smooth, and clearly made with care and expertise. And the desserts? Decadent doesn’t even begin to cover it. Every bite tastes homemade, with flavors that transport you straight to a European patisserie.

What really sets this place apart, though, is the hospitality. The family who runs the café welcomes you like an old friend, creating a genuine, heartfelt experience that’s becoming all too rare these days.

A perfect spot for a quiet morning coffee, an afternoon treat, or a cozy evening with friends. Piermont is lucky to have this place — We’ll definitely be back!

Kane A.

This place is really lovely. Super cute decor and seating areas inside and out, very friendly service, and the pastries and coffee drinks are delicious. I’m a little miffed by all of the harsh reviews so far—and was honestly hesitant to stop in because of them—but I’m glad I did. It’s a really unique little place.

Bebe

Serious Allegation of Discrimination: Dear Bon Vivant, Many of the local residents in the neighborhood have been very excited to welcome you with open arms (and a long awaited desire for a dedicated pastry/dessert shop in the neighborhood). My family and I visited on your opening day. I went online to see how your reviews were coming along and was extremely disheartened to see one of the shop responses to a review. It is a very serious thing to accuse a customer of discriminatory behavior and profiling based on an accent, especially in your first week of opening. It so happens that I, and many long time local residents, know the individual that you accused of profiling and unreservedly know that this individual 1) would never speak to any human that way or with that attitude and demeanor; and 2) would never profile someone because they have an accent.

This is an international community and is full of people who travel abroad regularly, have lived in Europe, and are very familiar with the cafes of Western and Eastern Europe. There is no need to talk down to customers in reviews that you are unhappy with or to make such a slanderous accusation about a customer who was excited to patronize your shop. There is a way to disagree or start a dialogue without taking the tone that you have in your response.

When we came to the shop on opening day, we also found the demeanor of the customer service a bit cold and patronizing, as if we were being talked down to for not understanding the business model. Nothing could be further from the truth as we lived in Europe for many years and have enjoyed many cafes across France, Austria and other locals with a similar model.

The local community is here to support local businesses and isolating them or taking a combative tone is not going to foster the goodwill that is needed to keep local businesses afloat. If you want to succeed and have strong community support, maybe take in the feedback and adapt to the needs of your customers and the community. And please do not accuse someone publicly of discrimination when there are many character witnesses on that day and in the community to counter that accusation. It will only make customers hesitant to visit your store and share honest feedback if they know they will be falsely accused of discriminatory behavior.

sylvie L.

Beautiful space, nice patio out back with classy touches everywhere, the prices though, exorbitant, $8 for a latte? At this price, invest in barista oat milk that foams, my latte had zero foam. This is not acceptable. Staff was super friendly.