Saffy's Coffee & Tea Daily Guide: Operating Hours, Location, and Latest Updates
By Robert Thorne
The display case at Saffy's reflects Genevieve Gergis's deep command of Levant-inspired baking, leaning on floral notes, bitter sesames, and rich laminated doughs. The undisputed centerpiece is the morning cardamom bun, an intricately twisted pastry rolled with cracked green cardamom seeds, coarse sugar, and brown butter, delivering an aromatic warmth far more balanced than traditional cinnamon rolls.
Equally prominent are the tahini chocolate chip cookies. Finished with flaky sea salt, they trade cloying sugar for nutty, earthy depth and a dense, fudge-like center. Rotating options include seasonal fruit brioches, za'atar-dusted savory croissants, and flaky bourekas stuffed with sharp feta, potato, and wild greens.
On the savory side, the hot kitchen focuses on substantial morning staples. The signature egg sandwich arrives on a golden, house-made challah bun stacked with soft-scrambled pasture eggs, melted sharp cheddar, herb aioli, and the option to add spicy house-cured merguez or cured trout. Portions are generous, wrapped tightly in foil to preserve the steam and softness of the milk bread on the trip home.
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