I've known about Bear's Cup as their original and seasonal location is up in Bolton Landing. I have always wanted to stop in but for one reason or another I never made it there. Imagine my excitement when I heard that they would have a big and beautiful location right here in downtown Saratoga, wow! I contained myself and waited a few weeks past their opening date so I could stop on in. They have a parking lot attached to their store as well as available street parking which is really convenient. They do sell out of their baked goods early, so you want to get there ideally when they open. On the morning of my visit, I street parked and joined a small line a few minutes after they opened. This allowed me to soak in their beautifully decorated and aesthetic space, as well as decide on what I wanted to order. The decision was not easy as everything smelled and looked delectable. However, I could not wait to get my hands on their almond croissant, bear claw and bagel. For good measure I also left with a pain au chocolat as well as a cappuccino. I was most blown away by the texture of their bagels which had a nice chew and yet were soft on the inside without being too doughy. Their almond croissant and bear claw was outstanding and some of the best I have ever had. That's saying a lot as it brought me back to bake shops that I have enjoyed both in Belgium and Germany, yum! I know some may say that their goodies are on the pricier side but you can't measure artisanal quality and the love you taste in their baked goods. You really have to try it, to understand. Consider treating yourself now and again or as often as possible to something so special. You will have no regrets, I promise. read more

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Across the street from the Hilton, this was our Go To for fun coffee drinks and fantastic morning pastries. It's also a very popular place in general so be prepared to wait a few minutes. They also have breakfast/bagel sandwiches if you are looking for something more than just a sweet pastry to start your day. Fun vibe, good service... these folks are non-stop motion to get orders our in a timely fashion. Seating is first come, first serve. We saw several people with laptops working/studying while having their Morning Joe. They have a small patio if you are lucky enough to get a table outside. read more

Bears Cup is undeniably adorable, one of those places that just makes you smile the moment you walk up, even if there's a line snaking out the door. And yes, there will be a line. The good news is that it's worth the wait. The food is excellent, beautifully made, and clearly crafted with care. Service is friendly and efficient, even with the constant crowd. That said, the prices are steep. I love supporting local businesses, and Bears Cup has so much charm, but at this price point it might be tough to justify frequent visits. Still, for a treat-yourself morning or a special stop, it really delivers. read more

Big supporter of local eateries and fully expecting to pay more for a well made product. That said- walking away with a $33.17 bill (before tip!) for 2 bear claws and a croissant was let's just say price 'shock and awe'. Come on people, charge what you need but these off the wall prices just leaves people feeling taken advantage of. read more

Bear's Cup is our newest pastry-and-breakfast place and it's very popular. I have cruised by the location at Broadway and Route 50 several times on the weekend and was unable to find a parking spot, but on Thursday at 8 am there was no problem. A plain croissant was excellent and a fine example of proper lamination. A raspberry-pecan-chocolate chip scone had barely enough flour to hold it together and was more like a cookie. I think the latter is a rotating specialty. There are also savory items and bagels with toppings for those looking for a breakfast meal. There's ample seating if you want to get coffee and linger. There is an intrusive ambient soundtrack however which is a pet peeve of mine. We shouldn't need audio support to eat our bagels read more

Okay so another 3.5 experience! This place was slammed, really loud and complete with a super long line. If it wasn't like Grand Central Station on a Monday morning it would have been rustic and charming. The service was great though! She answered all of my questions and wasn't the least annoying. She suggested things to order based on popularity which was nice of her! And she informed me that yes, all of the pastry was made in house! That's a win for me. Now if only said food lived up to said hype. My chai latte was okay, neither good nor bad. The croissant that dressed my sandwich was undercooked, it was still doughy. The sandwich itself didn't taste like much. I really liked the spinach and feta danish though, that was well seasoned and tasty! Now it must be said that they are changing an absolute fortune here, so to be fair the quality didn't match the price tag. read more

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Love the ambiance here! The designer was extremely meticulous with the details and environment they were trying to create, because when you walk in...you just GET IT. It's beautiful inside. Service is fast and employees are always kind! We frequent Bear's Cup for drinks and bagels! Oh are the bagels so so delicious. I subtracted one-star because the drinks have been inconsistent--sometimes they're great and other times, our drinks are so watered down we can't finish. In addition, I wish they opened before 8am . Despite that, Bear's will keep us coming! If you are looking for AMBIANCE or a nice, chill, meetup spot--I highly recommend this location! read more

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We spent about $45 on a bagel, 1 sandwich, a latte and a matcha. Was it worth it? Ehhhh? The blue'bear'y pancake latte was great - you can tell the syrup is house made and fresh! Espresso itself wasn't bad, it just wasn't my favorite. Skip the bagels! Sandwich was just okay. I wish I got to try their other baked goods but they were sold out for the day by the time I got there (noon on a Saturday). The inside is beautiful, they have a parking lot, and the staff was very friendly, but I'm not sure any of that justified the price for me. I wanted to love it and understand the IG hype but .... read more

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We went and braved the 30 minute line because we'd heard mixed reviews and wanted to check it out. The chai was like any other chai around. The matcha with vanilla was very good..a tad sweet for me but good matcha flavor. The plain bagel with plain cream cheese was very good--just as a bagel should be: crispy yet chewy. The blueberry muffin, however, was straight bread pudding. It definitely didn't have a muffin consistency. While it was tasty, it also had a faint blueberry flavor for the amount of blueberries--maybe they used frozen blueberries? So while I enjoyed, if you want a muffin this is not for you. Would I return? Not for a thirty minute wait. Not worth the price or wait. Also--a postcard is $8?! Who pays that? Not me, for sure. read more

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pastries were yummy and looked too perfect almost didn't want to eat it! haha. latte was delicious. i wish they had more seating for how busy this place gets. but this is just a place id go once or twice if i want a fancy looking pastry. their merch was super cute but overpriced imo. read more

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Ok wow. Earlier this morning my daughter drove to Bear's cup for breakfast and returned with a bagel sandwich for dear old dad. A plain but incredibly tasty bagel, lox, cream cheese and capers with a touch of dill. Folks i'm not exaggerating when I say this was without a doubt the best bagel sandwich I have ever had and that includes the ones down in the city. I asked her how much it cost and was told $18, I would happily pay that and perhaps a bit more it was that good. Oh and she also got me my very first Bear Claw which was equally as good. I believer a 40 minute road trip is in order for next weekend. read more

Bear's Cup - Well, worth the $18 - Bakeries Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

What a gorgeous little spot. I've been wanting to try this place since opening and when I saw the Neapolitan latte and holy crap this is gorgeous!! So much flavor in one cup! I loved it!! I may have to make a pit stop every month to see what they have. And the girl behind the counter who took my order was amazing. She was so sweet to help me with my order being a first time customer. And now I'll be a regular even if I have to drive from Latham. Which reminds me.... We could totally use a Bears cup in Latham... wink wink. Just sayingnnn read more

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Best bagel I've ever had was fighting myself between eating it and not because on one hand it was so good but on the other I didn't want it to be gone! I was salivating out of my mouth after the first bite would highly recommend this place if you want the best food you've ever had! read more

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Bears Cup is my new obsession!! We went last week and they were out of almost everything except the spinach & feta croissant and the best pistachio latte I've ever had. I couldn't stop thinking about that croissant or latte all week, so I asked my husband to go back this weekend. This place is something special, the pastries and coffee are absolutely out of this world amazing. The flakiest, buttery, crunchy on the outside soft on the inside croissant I've ever had. The bagel was well seasoned with plenty of homemade veggie cream cheese. The iced pistachio latte with vanilla cold foam was worth the extra lactate I needed to take to drink it. The apple cup was a flaky croissant with custard and apple compote. The fruit and cheese danish was excellent with a smooth cheese filling inside a crispy pastry with fresh fruit. The Saratoga location on Broadway by the corner of 50 & 29 has a decent size parking lot. There is some seating inside, just know It is Really loud, and has been totally packed each time we were there. The line moves very quickly and the team works well to get orders out without too much of a wait. read more

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the BEST BAKERY I've ever had, and I'm saying this as an nyc girlie who has a sweet tooth. The ambiance and decor, just amazing. The service, even better. And the foods, heavenly!!! Came on a snowy cold day and wasn't too crowded, felt very homey and ordered bear claw (9/10) almond croissant (11/10) and BEC classic on croissant (11/10)! All of them was SO GOOD I had to come back again right before I left town on Sunday but sadly came at 8:15 and already ran out of almond croissants because their almond paste didn't cook well enough and they gave us free upgrade substitution, it really warmed my heart because we had already ordered, nothing else can be done, and I was really looking forward to eating it one last time and bringing one home. Obviously it doesn't replace what I actually wanted but the service was so understanding!! And the food the second time, still amazing!! My new go to if I could come here all the time! I even looked at a cute card they had by the ordering table and the server asked did you want me to punch that for you and confused because I had no idea what it was! My fried commented in a joke oh wow we came last time and no idea this was here and she was laughed politely and gave us extra punches. I just want it for souvenirs because I sadly am unable to make this trip here enough for the reward but such unexpected impeccable service and kindness! Overall A must try if you're in town read more

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The line moved very quickly all though it was quite long! The door was almost out the door. Yet, plenty of staff to keep things moving I purchased a bear claw, a plain croissant, an almond croissant, and 2 bagels with coffee.. my husband and I shared these over the next two days. Personally, I did not care for the chocolate filling inside the bear claw! Too sweet! The bear claw is huge and can feed 2-4 people The almond croissant. Was delicious! I left the plain for my husband. Too boring ! Bagels were delicious. So fresh. And chewy Definitely will be going back Oh yes, the Christmas decorations were beautiful! Well done read more

literally obsessed with this place!!! the honey sriracha cream cheese is disgustingly good. i always buy a tub of it to bring home and use it as a dip with wheat thins the bear claw was also incredible - very decadent, could feed 5 people haha. service was super quick! there was a long line but it went really fast read more

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Went on opening weekend and there was a line out the door. This is clearly one of the new hot spots in Saratoga, and everyone wants to post it on Instagram. By the time I got to the register, many items were sold out and I waited about an hour--but it was opening weekend, and Saratoga has clearly been waiting for them. The space itself is adorable, there's parking, and the staff was very friendly. The bagels and croissants were excellent, and the coffee was great. That said, because of the hype, reputation, and prime Saratoga location, the prices are very high. High-quality products, yes--but wow. Definitely worth a visit, and I will be back. read more

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Very large pastries, friendly staff. Not cheap but well worth the price. Pastries are sweet but not overly so. Start with a bear claw and you will return. read more

We got there right when it opened. While there were a ton of people, it seemed like things were moving efficiently. Staff were friendly and seemed to be enjoying being there. Despite the crowd, it was a pleasant atmosphere to sit and eat inside. We aurally ate 2x over the weekend. The first day, I got the BEC. It was a touch greasy from all the cheese and butter and bacon but in a yummy way. My mom got a bear claw. The next day, I went with the New Yorker (minus tomato) and cinnamon roll chai (iced, less sweet). My mom picked the BLT. We got some treats to bring home- double chocolate croissant and coffee cage muffin. There was lots of salmon and the flavor and quality were terrific so I felt the price was justified. My mom loved her BLT. The drinks are expensive but it was a tasty splurge. The pastries were a touch on the dry side. It wasn't completely perfect but we were pleased overall. This is definitely where we will be eating breakfast again in Saratoga. I'm so happy to see a local business in a beautiful building creating a positive community space (and somewhere with a parking lot!). read more

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This place is amazing have matcha they use to have matcha with lavender cold drinks but I don't know if the still serve this I think it was seasonal they have crepe like bear claws I think there called warm there amazing ! The atmosphere is great if you can find a seat a little loud but it's nice came here with my friend Trish the day after new years one of my favorite coffee spots read more

The food and service was great! The place smelled so good and the pastries all looked amazing! We will be back!!

Just ok. Pastries are good but definitely not great. Like not a craving great, just meh. Drinks don't have much to them although they sound delicious, they all just taste like oat milk ! read more

Let me just say, they know what they're doing. Pastries are to-die-for perfection. Coffee is delicious. And best bagels I've had in a while (my husband thinks they're a tad to salty but to each their own). Staff is already friendly. One thing to note: it's busy, so expect a wait and a hard time finding a seat. read more

It's fine. Typical overhyped over priced trendy Toga spot like Noah's Italian. The white suv driving suburban stay at home moms love it. I don't need to go back, but that's just me. Again, it's fine but if you want a spot like this just do uncommon grounds for half the price. Loc of bagels at exit 18 blows this place away. Service was great, people were nice. 3 stars is fair for my liking. Just not my cup of tea. read more

Amazing !!!!! Service is down to a science to get orders out as fast as they do. We order toasted bagels, plain and everything both toasted and with veggie cream cheese. The bagels were made to perfection soft on the inside. Chewy and delicious. The cream cheese was soft and full of veggies in every bite. We wanted a bear claw but by 11 am they were sold out. We got the chocolate croissant instead and we were not disappointed. Large in size soft and flakey and chocolaty. Parking was an issues but worth the wait the interior was great and fits downtown Saratoga. We will be back. read more

Best bagel I've ever had, even better than Popup Bagels or Apollo Bagel in NYC. Pastry was also amazing. Its nice inside aswell, however I wish there was more seating, or people wouldnt take up chairs for hours at a time. read more

Nadalie was such a nice smiling face to take my order! The food was amazing and was ready very fast!

The best bagels hands down! The coffee is heavenly. The service is amazing. This place is a must!

First and foremost to mention is how lovely and generous the owner is along with her staff. Danielle is donating lots and lots of savory and sweet pastries to the local code blue shelter , senior center and other community members in need- I love the energy and kindness that makes up the Bears Cup Cafe in Saratoga Springs NY- read more

If you want to talk about deliciousness, this place delivers! The Taylor Ham Egg & Cheese on their signature Croissant tasted like heaven on earth. I had to go back the next day for the Nova and cream cheese served open-faced on the best bagel NY State has to offer. Superb! read more

I have worked my way through the food/drink menu quite a bit (BEC, SEC, the dill, chocolate chip cookies, double chocolate chip, matcha, cinnamon oat.....) and have liked everything EXCEPT "The Bolton" the onion was wayyyyy too overpowering. The prices are quite high. I got a BEC, The Bolton, and 3 cookies and it was $40. Other than that, great staff & beautiful space! read more

Ermagherrrd. I've died and gone to heaven. Never did I ever expect to get impressive, memorable, delectable bagel in upstate NY. The shop is so adorable and very inviting but the atmosphere doesn't even get close to how good their bagels and pastries are. Their drink selection is also very tasty and colorful. I now have a great incentive to get back to Saratoga to visit family. I'd also like to mention the staff was so friendly and fun. While waiting for my breakfast sandwich, I saw each customer walk away from the register smiling and/or laughing from their short interaction. Good service goes a long way, way to go BC :) read more

Great stop while visiting Saratoga Springs. Friendly staff, cozy vibe, and an excellent iced gingerbread latte that was smooth and perfectly balanced. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Love this place! The bagels and pastries are always fresh and delicious, and the coffee hits just right. The staff is super friendly, and the vibe is cozy. Perfect spot for breakfast -- can't recommend it enough! read more

Great bagels and cream cheese. They do not skimp on the cream cheese and bagels are a good size and great texture. The NYC (w smoked salmon) was my favorite. Banana bread and bear claw were delicious. The store itself is very inviting and beautifully decorated and the service was prompt and efficient despite the long line! Definitely recommend! read more

The croissants are just as good (if not better) than those straight from the best patisserie in Paris... it is shocking you can get this quality and attention to detail in upstate New York! I can't say enough about the cinnamon roll, and of course their bagels are INSANE. Don't sleep on their speciality lattés or matcha ON TAP... Also okay yes there is a line, but it is worth it! The hype is REAL. read more

First of all, the mildew smell is a bit offputting. Please get an ozone machine and let it go overnight on a timer or something..... all the pastries were sold out, which is understandable because of the hype of a new place and blah blah blah. So we got bagels and some sandwiches, cucumber, and dill, and the smoked salmon, which were pretty good. Bagels are good, not nyc great but pretty darn good. They were a tad expensive and the coffee prices are ridiculous, just go get your coffee at Darling Donuts and definitely Donuts there too. read more