Happy hour at Maman in SoHo
Maman’s flagship at 239 Centre Street is the French-inspired cafe that started it all, a rustic, flower-strewn SoHo corner known for its cult nutty chocolate chip cookie, flaky croissants, and a leafy back garden. By day it’s a bakery-cafe favorite for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
What surprises most people is that Maman also pours a proper apéro happy hour. Come mid-afternoon into early evening, the counter turns out $7-$8 cocktails, wine, and beer, an unusually good deal for a cafe this photogenic.
The Happy Hour
The apéro happy hour is offered weekdays from 3pm to 6pm and weekends from 4pm to 6pm at participating Maman locations, and SoHo is on the list. Expect $8 signature cocktails, $8 house wines by the glass, and $7 seasonal beers. The kitchen closes at 4pm here, so the later end of happy hour is drinks-only, worth a quick call to (212) 226-0700 to confirm timing before you go.
The Room
The SoHo original is small and rustic, with Maman’s signature blue-and-white florals, weathered wood, and a hidden back garden patio that makes it one of the more Instagrammable cafe spaces downtown.
Who Maman Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Afternoon apéro | Cheap $7-$8 cocktails, wine, and beer from mid-afternoon make it an easy early drink. |
| Coffee and pastries | The nutty chocolate chip cookie and croissants are the draw any time of day. |
| Weekend brunch | Quiches, salads, and sandwiches on homemade bread pull a steady weekend crowd. |
| Casual catch-up | The garden patio and low-key vibe suit a relaxed meetup over coffee or wine. |
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Maman FAQ
Does Maman in SoHo have a happy hour?
Yes. Maman offers an apéro happy hour with $8 cocktails, $8 house wine, and $7 beer, running weekdays 3-6pm and weekends 4-6pm at participating locations including SoHo.
What is Maman known for?
Its French-inspired baked goods, especially the nutty chocolate chip cookie made famous on Oprah’s Favorite Things, plus croissants, coffee, and light cafe fare.
Where is the flagship Maman located?
The original flagship is at 239 Centre Street in SoHo, Manhattan, near the Canal Street subway station.
What are Maman’s hours?
The SoHo cafe is open 7:30am to 6pm on weekdays and 8am to 6pm on weekends, with the kitchen serving until 4pm.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Maman before visiting for a specific deal.