
Craving French food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable French spots around New York City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Gelateria Gentile

Topping the list is Williamsburg's Gelateria Gentile, situated at 253 Wythe Ave. (at the corner of North First Street). Offering crepes, pastries, homemade gelato and more, this family-owned cafe and gelateria, which traces its roots all the way back to 1880, is the highest-rated spot to score low-priced French eats in New York City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 145 reviews on Yelp.
2. Creperie

Next up is the Lower East Side's Creperie, located at 135 Ludlow St. (between Stanton and Rivington streets). This spots serves up sweet dessert crepes and savory dinner crepes, as well as veggie-friendly crepes, and with four stars out of 471 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
3. La Tropezienne Bakery

Then there's La Tropezienne Bakery in East Harlem, with 4.5 stars out of 113 Yelp reviews. This much-loved, low-priced go-to offers authentic French baked goods baked daily on premises, including bread, croissants, cakes, eclairs and even sandwiches made on fresh baguette. Head over to 2131 First Ave. (between 109th and 110th streets) to see for yourself.
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