So Smartmom and Hepcat with OSFO stopped into that tiny new cafe on Seventh Avenue – the space where Uncle Lou’s ices used to be. We ordered a couple of lattes and asked the Barista who owned the place.
"The owner’s right there," he said. And it was the woman who owns the French bakery on Ninth Street, Delices de Paris. That’s a wonderful place — they do everything with great care over there — French pastries, coffee, pies, cakes.
"You made it to Seventh Avenue," Smartmom said. The owner started laughing. "Yes we finally made it to Seventh Avenue even though the place is very, very small." she said.
A very spirited woman she. Smartmom has had many conversations with her over the years. She is spunky, hard working and funny.
She cannot get over the location. Early in the morning the place is already hopping. "No sign, no advertising, the place was crowded from the beginning." she said. Being right there by the F Train should be a real boon. She’s got location alright. In spades.
We knew we were in for excellent latte. Hepcat got a coconut macaroon ($1.00) and Smartmom got a delicious french macaroon (72 cents).
We wished them well and enjoyed our lattes and cookies as we walked down Seventh Avenue.
LOL, there here have been many signs on that window since. Also some apparent signs of improvement within since Rosa took over. I’m just sad there closed for now, doing some of the needed improvements many of us have noticed and I have to walk all the way up to 7th to get my morning latte and almond croissant. Just as good as always… but no place to sit down. Maybe they should put stools in.
Delices de Paris on 9th Street is not affiliated with the new place on 7th Avenue. They have a sign on their window saying so. It’s a copycat bakery/cafe.