If you've been searching for a real baguette in NYC since the Maison Kayser days, your search ends…read morehere. Getting a fresh loaf used to be my husband's morning tradition, and we've been disappointed for years--until we found Bread Story. The owner, Yann Ledoux, was the executive baker for Eric Kayser USA, and he has kept that legendary tradition alive. The best part? They open early, so you can actually get a warm, fresh-from-the-oven baguette to start your day for $3.50. It has that perfect, shatteringly crisp crust and airy interior that made Kayser the gold standard. It's such a relief to have an authentic French boulangerie back in the neighborhood that focuses on the craft rather than the 'scene.' If you miss the old Kayser loaves, go see Yann early in the morning--it's the real deal.

Today I bought a loaf of the plain brioche which is tasty by itself and the star in a sandwich. I…read moreate a ham and cheese sandwich with a cappuccino. The palmier was dismal as it had become stodgy and soggy. With the humid weather anything that is made from laminated dough suffers. I could barely take two bites. The one at Marcel's is far superior.

My favorite old school bakery to stop at while in the Kips Bay/ Gramercy part of town. It's been…read morearound since 1935! I love the confetti cakes and petit fours, but pretty much anything you choose will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Onion roll alert:! Old school pastry shop that's a Gramercy Gem with all the usual suspects. Many…read morespecial items here at reasonable prices. Ate: Onion roll Chocolate cannoli Total $7.28 On to the onion rolls. Being an expert from years of consuming the best! From the Catskills to Wolfies to Cuccios on Ave X I know a great onion rolls and this one is outstanding! Best in Manhattan

This was my first time ever at Amy's bread and I'm so sad we came towards the end of the day! A lot…read moreof the bread and pastries were sold out, but I had no idea since there were so many other shops further closer to the entrance and this particular shop was towards the middle or back. Nevertheless, the gentleman working there was incredibly helpful and we ended up getting a blueberry coffee cake slice as well as some walnut bread slice that looked more like a hummingbird cake slice and two different breads that were simply delicious!! The gentleman actually said he was from Oakland, Oakland, California, so that was funny to me since I'm from the Bay Area also. Ambience in the store was very clean and rustic and if they weren't closing so soon I would've stayed to enjoy my pastry, but we had just finished eating at the Japanese taco spot down the street or alleyway? So look for my review on that! I can't wait to go back to Amy's bread and try more of their actual loaves of breads, as well as their pastries!!

Jeez, this place is annoying. I'll admit that the bread twists and other bakery treats sometimes…read morecall my name. But the service is awful. There are never enough people working behind the counter, and even when there is one person in front of me it takes forever. Also, there is no clear indication where the beginning of the line forms so people are always cutting - intentionally and unintentionally. The last five times I wanted to buy something, I ended up leaving without making a purchase in order to get back to work in time. Frustrating!

I've been a regular at Miss Madeleine's for the past three years. In fact, Miss Madeleine's, in my…read morehumble opinion, has the best croissants in the city - a city, mind you, that is not short on French bakeries. To place this boulangerie among the top is a grand statement indeed, and I stand by it. Miss Madeleine consistently churns out freshly baked goods that you can smell half a block away. If you're lucky, you may arrive on a day when the bread baskets are being filled with items fresh from the oven, which was the case on my last visit. I come here for my favorite treat from the menu: the ham and cheese croissant. Flaky on the outside yet soft and custardy on the inside, cheese light and melty slathered all over the tender sliver of ham. Warm, of course, having been pulled out not too long ago from the oven. I've tried other goods from this shop, including the leek and chives pastry that is packed full of flavor, and a slice of pistachio cake, also delicious and not too sweet. Miss Madeleine is a neighborhood favorite, and it will soon be yours if you give it a chance.

a great bakery with solid croissants on the upper east! came around 11am and sadly they were sold…read moreout of some of the stuff we wanted to try. the croissants we had were delicious nonetheless! the butter they used was great. madeline's were also so soft and fluffy! no seating inside.

Old school and worth it over all the chains and new places. It's a classic for a reason and worth…read moreseeking out.

This place has such a cute, classic bakery storefront. On a weekday night, this was a quiet place…read morewith not much foot traffic. It was a convenient, quick in and out for me. The Rainbow Cookie was slightly different than what I'm used to, I think because it was slightly larger and softer like a cake. It was good!

What a cute little spot! Bauli has been around for about a year now. Situated in the flatiron…read moredistrict near Union Square Park, which is a great location. I spoke with the owner who gave me a brief history of the origins of their business. Bauli is the last name of the Italian owner and creator of these adorable little Minuto pastries. The inside has such cute eye appeal with bright pastels. It's kept tidy and clean. A cute little purple vespa sits at the entrance. Their theme is a purple lavender --my favorite --which is probably why this appealed to me visually. There's plenty of seating inside and at the back is a rotating wall of "fun-facts" about minuto Bauli. I highly recommend checking that out. The company also does wholesale with future collabs in certain retails/grocers. All their minuto bread is made fresh daily and it is cut down longitudinally in the middle and stuffed which creamy filling of your choosing. I tried the hazelnut and dark chocolate fillings, which were exquisite. I love pistachio but it was too sweet of an after-taste. Then you also get toppings of your choosing for each little loaf. I got the crushed pistachios and hazelnuts. Then sprinkled with some powder sugar. You can order sets of 2,4, or 6 loaves in a box to go. The pastry cream flavor is a classic and I wanted to take it with me but it is better refrigerated or eaten promptly. They also have savory snacks like margarita pizza and salame piccante, as well as ham-and-cheese croissant in case you want lunch before a sweet treat. I do recommend checking out this adorable little spot where the team seems dedicated to their Italian pastry.

Stopped by Minuto Bauli in Union Square and accidentally lived my best Italian life for 20 minutes…read more Ordered their fresh-filled pistachio cream donut--made with a 100-year-old sourdough starter. They literally fill it while you stand there like a kid watching magic happen. First bite? I saw the light. Possibly angels. Definitely pistachio. Washed it down with a cup of imported Lavazza coffee, because when in an Italian pastry shop you don't order "regular coffee"... you order something that makes you feel like you should be arguing about soccer. Then I grabbed a slice of their spicy salami pizza--mozzarella, tomato sauce, and enough kick to remind me I'm still in New York. Solid slice. No regrets. The ambiance is great it makes you feel like your in i'm willie wonker coffee shop. This spot just opened its first U.S. shop and the concept is dangerous: one pastry, infinite fillings. Translation: I came for a donut and left planning tomorrow's return trip. Union Square just got sweeter... and my willpower just got weaker.

I love a bakery with a variety of options. Angelina truly had something for everyone…read more My favorite of the variety we bought were actually the mini fruit tarts! I love that each one holds one type of fruit so you can really enjoy what you like best. The mini Nutella donut and Oreo cheesecake were also delicious. Seems like a good spot to catch up with a friend, but there is limited seating. Service was great!

After dinner, we decided to walk off our meal, and as we passed by Angelina Bakery, I was glad we…read morestopped in. The bakery was spotless, and the pastries displayed behind the glass case were absolutely beautiful and incredibly tempting. Dee, who was working behind the counter this evening, was warm, friendly, and very helpful. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that all of the pastries in the display case on the left were 50% off during the last hour before closing. Even though we had just finished a big dinner and were completely full, I couldn't pass up such a great deal! We ended up buying several pastries to enjoy for breakfast tomorrow. We'll definitely be stopping by again!

Americano, cheese and olive breadstick and vanilla Latte were all excellent. Vert fast service…read more Small, three tables, clean

fast service, very tight seating since this place is popular! got a cinnamon roll. tasty, but no…read morefrosting for texture and depth so kind of average.