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            on any given day of the week, maman welcomes sleepy new yorkers, local celebrities, moms-on-the-go, business partners, and friends into one of our many locations. greeted by the scent of culinary splendor that wafts through the space, our guests step into an experience that engages all of the senses: rustic décor at every turn, the aroma and comfort of cuisines inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients. maman founders benjamin sormonte and elisa marshall have brought to life a melding of our earliest childhood experiences in the kitchen and a nod to their mothers from the south of france and north america. maman, after all, means “mother” in french. what started as an independent soho café and bakery is now a leading lifestyle brand that boasts cafés across north america.

            maman co-founder Ben as a baby with his mother
            maman co-founder Elisa as a child with oven mitts on

            two kitchens, one ocean apart...

            as young children, elisa & ben spent countless hours cooking with their mothers & families, planting the seeds for what would one day become “maman”.

            maman founders ben and elisa at soho opening

            october 2014

            maman soho opens

            upon moving to new york, elisa & ben open the very first maman location in soho, a grab and go café creating a “home away from home” for visitors from all over the world.

            papa poule cup next to chicken wallpaper
            papa poule shelf

            february 2015

            papa poule opens

            voulez-vous le poulet? maman opens their "brother" brand, papa poule, a french style rotisserie restaurant, across the street from their soho café.

            toronto window
            maman cup with CN tower in back

            july 2015

            maman toronto opens

            there’s no place like home… ben & elisa venture north of the border to bring a taste of maman to elisa’s hometown.

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            december 2015

            maman tribeca opens

            after the breakout success of the flagship location and demand for more dining space, maman opens in tribeca, offering full service dining & private event space

            maman greenpoint table
            maman cup in front of international center of photography

            june 2016

            maman greenpoint & pop up opens at international center of photography

            in search of further room to grow, maman sets their sight on brooklyn, opening a dreamy café space & commissary kitchen in greenpoint’s industrial neighborhood. as brand momentum starts to build, maman teams up with the International Center of Photography on a pop up coffee counter on Bowery.

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            may 2017

            pop up at samsung 837

            nestled upstairs at the samsung 837 experience store, maman opens their second pop up, serving coffee and pastries to shoppers & passerbys.

            marche maman overview shot

            july 2017

            marché maman opens

            wanting to grow the brand beyond food and beverage, marche maman opens a collective shop selling a variety of goods from local businesses and vendors on a curated rotation.

            nutty chocolate chip cookies on table
            hands breaking mamans nutty chocolate chip cookie

            october 2017

            feature on “Oprah’s Favorite Things” List

            maman’s crowd-pleasing nutty-chocolate chip cookie receives a coveted mention in the 2017 edition of “Oprah’s Favorite Things”, catapulting our nationwide shipping and selling tens of thousands of cookies.

            maman cup with eiffel tower paris

            november 2017

            pop ups in Paris & St Barth

            maman heads to the beach opening a pop up cafe in st barths at the tropical hotel. shortly after that, the team headed to Paris to bring a taste of maman to parisians, opening a cafe & coffee counter within the coworking & community center MONA by my little paris.

            external storefront maman nomad

            january 2018

            maman nomad opens

            maman opens the doors to their cozy nomad café, their first location above 14th st & just steps away from the iconic flatiron building.

            maman pastries with paper source products

            august 2018

            maman x papersource partnership

            in the summer of 2018, maman & paper source team up to open a one-stop-shop in maman’s tribeca location.

            maman hudson opening
            maman hudson tables seating

            november 2018

            maman hudson & pop up in theory headquarters

            maman opens their airy hudson location, plus an exclusive “staff-only” outpost at theory’s corporate nyc headquarters.

            montreal pastry counter

            august 2019

            maman montreal opens

            maman opens up their first location in snowy montreal, the sight of ben & elisa’s first meeting—it’s safe to say it was love at first sight!

            making boxes for hospital workers
            hospital workers with maman food

            march 2020

            maman at home

            as the world is forced to stay home, maman finds new ways to pivot their business model, expanding their selection of at-home amenities nationwide. from epicerie goods to cookie dough & more, customers delight in experiencing a taste of maman at home. maman also delivers thousands of hand-made meals to doctors, hospital workers, & nurses to give back to new york’s healthcare heroes.  

            maman king tables with florals
            king doors with coming soon hoarding

            january 2021

            maman king opens

            just in time for the new year, maman opens the doors to its spacious king street location, a one-of-a-kind spot featuring indoor enchanted garden decor, an expanded event space and barista training center.

            maman university exterior window

            february 2021

            maman university place opens

            right in the heart of NYU’s campus, maman opens up a new café in a historic landmark building; catering to students, residents, & tourists alike.

            upper east side exterior shot
            cappuccino on wooden stool

            june 2021

            maman upper east side opens

            our first venture uptown, maman opens its doors to a new neighborhood in the upper east side, bringing our beloved classics uptown and quickly becoming a neighborhood hot spot.

            welcome baby x maman flatlay

            september 2021

            maman partners with welcome baby

            as their exclusive charity partner, maman creates fundraiser initiatives such as pay as you please for soft openings of new locations, as well as drives and special events, raising over $25,000 as of fall 2022.

            rockefeller table with floral vase

            september 2021

            maman rockefeller opens

            a new location in the heart of the city, steps away from the iconic rockefeller center.

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            maman cookbook

            september 2021

            maman : the cookbook is released

            elisa & ben release maman: the cookbook, sharing over 100 of their cherished family recipes along with maman classics, available in stores and online at major bookstores nationwide in print for the first time. the cookbook received mentions in publications such as vogue, food & wine, & the new york times.

            cafe table and retail shelf

            october 2021

            maman upper west side opens

            after demand becomes apparent for more uptown locations, maman ventures across the park to the westside, opening a new café at 84th & amsterdam.

            cobble hill exterior shot
            Cobble Hill doorway

            november 2021

            maman cobble hill opens

            centrally located in the residential neighborhood of cobble hill, maman opens their second location in brooklyn; welcoming in families, passerbys, & coffee connoisseurs. as day turns to night, the spacious back room transforms into a dreamy event space.

            pastry counter with hanging lights

            january 2022

            maman bryant park opens

            on the precipice of a hopeful new year, maman opens its spacious bryant park location. as the midtown area slowly reopened its doors to locals and tourists alike, a home in the heart of midtown felt like a natural next step.

            tables and florals on wall at jersey city
            ribbon cutting at front door

            february 2022

            maman jersey city opens

            maman makes its first appearance in neighboring new jersey , opening its jersey city café with breathtaking views of the hudson waterfront.

            interior communal table
            exterior with florals and and maman logo

            march 2022

            maman lincoln square opens

            just in time for spring fever, maman opens its bustling lincoln square café, just a few steps from the iconic lincoln center.

            maman hudson yards interior

            april 2022

            maman hudson yards opens

            tucked inside the spacious amazon building, maman’s newest outpost serves up the café’s signature south-of-france charm to both tourists & office workers alike.

            coffee and cookies with to go boxes
            moynihan station pastry counter

            april 2022

            maman moynihan opens

            all aboard! maman opens in Moynihan Train Hall, the transformed James A. Farley Post Office Building, with an exclusive cookie menu.

            maman sign and maman cup grand central
            espresso machine

            may 2022

            maman grand central opens

            located just steps across from new york’s iconic landmark, maman opens their grand central café, offering up grab & go treats to travelers catching the train.

            bethesda dining room

            june 2022

            maman bethesda opens

            maman embarks on their first US expansion beyond new york, opening up shop in beautiful bethesda, maryland. locals & visitors alike will be delighted to see the beautiful open air shopping lane, surrounding cobblestone streets, & bistro style outdoor dining.

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            july 2022

            maman meatpacking opens

            with architectural accents from the original highline & the return of papa poule’s rotisserie menu, maman’s meatpacking café offers a little something for everyone.

            maman lexington seating
            maman lexington exterior sign

            august 2022

            maman lexington opens

            nestled between 55th & 56th street on the east side of town, maman lexington is a welcome addition to the neigborhood.

            maman ardmore dining tables
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            october 2022

            maman ardmore opens

            maman makes its first foray into pennsylvania with its charming ardmore café

            maman's midtown east location
            maman's midtown east location

            october 2022

            maman midtown east opens

            maman's 44th street location makes its debut in the fall of 2022

            maman's princeton café
            maman cup outside princeton café

            november 22022

            maman princeton opens

            located in princeton's charming palmer square, this café is the perfect spot to gather with friends, colleagues, or loved ones.

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