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Our Story

about us

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 2022

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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december 2022

{petite} maman 55th & madison opens

right in time for the holiday season, maman opens its first grab-and go concept location

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exterior of store

february 2023

maman georgetown opens

bonjour dc! maman opens their first dc proper location in georgetown

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interior of union market store

march 2023

maman union market opens

this spacious café includes a beautiful loft seating, industrial accents and maman's signature south of france inspired charm

greenwich café interior
greenwich café exterior

june 2023

maman greenwich opens

right in time for father's day, maman opens up their first location in charming greenwich, ct

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august 2023

{petite} maman dupont opens

serving up select classics from the maman menu, this location is the perfect grab & go spot for a quick coffee or lunch on the go

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interior of café

november 2023

maman penn quarter opens

this spacious café features gorgeous floral accents and a dedicated event room

interior of wynwood café
interior of wynwood café

february 2024

maman wynwood opens

bonjour miami! maman makes a big splash in south florida with the opening of their wynwood café

interior of navy yard café
interior of navy yard café

february 2024

maman navy yard opens

maman's light & airy navy yard café instantly becomes a neighborhood staple amongst DC residents

interior of sunset harbour café
interior of sunset harbour café

july 2024

maman sunset harbour opens

right in time for bastille day, maman opens their sunset harbour café {complete with limited quantities of the giant croissant!}

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august 2024

maman coral gables opens

maman opens their beautiful coral gables café with a warm reception from the neighborhood and an official ribbon cutting ceremony with the mayor's office

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indoor seating west palm beach

august 2024

maman west palm beach opens

maman's foray into west palm beach includes a beautiful outdoor dining patio, an exquisitely decorated interior and a designated event venue space

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january 2025

maman foggy bottom opens

located just steps away from george washington university, maman opens their 7th dc location in snowy january

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april 2025

{petite} maman opens at the hugh

nestled inside the hugh food hall, this location brings our signature charm to one of midtown’s most bustling culinary destinations

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may 2025

maman 18th street opens

maman’s new flagship location opens in may with three levels, plenty of room to gather, and all the charm you’ve come to know and love.

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