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    Breads Bakery - Upper East Side

    4.2 (108 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Desserts, Cafes
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    BREADS BAKERY - UPPER EAST SIDE ATMOSPHERE

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    Serapina C.

    Came across Breads on the east side and picked up some goodies!! They have a wide assortment of pastries and sandwiches - we got their croissant, chocolate rugelach, apricot/plum shortbread, and baguette! Can start by saying that their baguette is lovely, fluffy on the inside and crisp on the surface, and it tastes amazing when warmed up with a bit of butter. I personally liked their plum shortbread the best as it had a hint of sourness complementing the sweet pastry - the apricot was good as well I just prefer plum over apricot - I also personally love a mealy crust and since it had jam in the middle it was soft and moist without being soggy. The chocolate rugelach I think is more of a hit or miss as for me, it was a little too greasy and the chocolate overpowered the pastry (it was like 80/20) but some may find it nice and decadent. Service was nice and they have plenty seating inside!

    Kristina I.

    Their flakey black and white cookie was truly to die for. I am not a huge fan of black and white cookies because I always find the cake to be too cake-y and sweet. Couple that with the sweet frosting and it's overload for me This "cookie" was the perfect blend of buttery flakey pastry and sweet frosting.

    Brew coffee
    Ling C.

    I recommend this Bread Bakery if you are in the area. The coffee is delicious. Also, there are many dairy and non dairy options. They charge $3.54 for a cup of coffee to stay and it includes one free refill. During my time there, I was surrounded by a woman on her laptop and a nanny with a child. I had to have my airpods on while I was studying. Hence, I give this establishment 4 out of 5 stars.

    Cinnamon Roll
    Jiwon K.

    Came here for the cinnamon rolls, stayed for the fresh baked baguette. The cinnamon rolls are not the traditional kinds with the icing, but rather covered in cinnamon sugar, and I honestly really liked it. Coffee is decent as well, and they have a good amount of seating, so you can sit and enjoy your treat for a while.

    Smoked Salmon on Rye
    Sydney N.

    Stopped in for a quick breakfast before exploring the Upper East Side. Service was very quick and the staff answered our questions. I got the Smoked Salmon on Rye, and despite looking a bit small, it was perfect! Delicious salmon (no slimy icky bits), tasty onions and cucumber slices, and the slice of rye was a good base for it all. Filled me up!

    Black & white cookie
    Annie W.

    Have heard a lot of hype surrounding Breads Bakery's chocolate babka and it did not disappoint! The staff were super friendly and provided recs for storing it (not that it lasted long because it was devoured quickly) but it kept well through plane travels and was perfect even after being stored in the freezer. The dark chocolate was decadent and really shined through with each layer of fluffy dough. Also tried their chocolate rugelach which were so flaky and soft. They really knocked their use of chocolate out of the park with all of their pastries. Of course, had to try their black & white cookie which are only offered at the UES location - flaky, balanced and also great, but remain hugely partial to the babka and would go back just for that. Got everything to-go, but they do have a nice space for seating in the back!

    Melissa M.

    I went to breads bakery for the black-and-white cookie, they ran out the first day. I went back because I heard how good they were and it was so worth it. It's a cookie with a croissant. Hard to describe but delicious delicious. Delicious. You can tell the locals frequent this bakery. Friendly people. So many choices. The hand sandwich options looked so delicious. If I lived in this area, I would never buy bread in a grocery store again. They have seating in the back.

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    Fantastic hamantachin! Great Israeli and Jewish bakery items in a casual cute atmosphere on the UES.

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    Marcus L.

    This was a nice stop during my NYC trip. The hot chocolate and mocha here is top tier. There's also a great selection of baked goods.

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    Maureen M.

    Where do I start! I ordered specifically at this location because of their black and white croissant cookies filled with chocolate. They are Devine! I brought home some chocolate babka which is so chocolaty and buttery I bought 2, chocolate cake is amazing very chocolaty as well. Cinnamon roll made from a croissant was delicious. Love love love the cheese straws and the rugelach. Will be ordering again next time I come to the city. Very easy to order and the staff were friendly and helpful!

    Black & White Cookie
    Alexa M.

    I have been really in the mood for a good babka and I decided after hearing about this place for a while to finally try it. The UES location is the closest one I could find and I'm happy I made the trip there. Although I could've purchased the whole store since everything looked so good I didn't and I decided to go with of course the chocolate babka which was so rich and definitely had a lot of delicious chocolate inside of it. The chocolate rugelach which may be the best chocolate rugelach ever (definitely haven't had such a good rugelach in a long time) and the black and white cookie which was SOOOO GOOD! I also did get a Baguette which I had the next day and it was still pretty fresh and delicious. Service was quick but I did get inside right before the line got real long behind me, they seem to still have a good system on getting people in and out quickly. I would definitely return to this location and try the almond croissant and the cheese rugelach next time.

    CHEESECAKE BABKA. My two favorite things!!!
    Kaia B.

    Over the past two years, everything I've ever gotten from Breads has been excellent. The prices are definitely on the steeper side, but it's absolutely worth it if you're looking for a treat. I come here sometimes on my morning commute, and their scrambled egg sandwich on a sesame brioche bun with Gruyère and chives hits the spot every time. They make a really good latte as well. I've gotten their olive and Brie sandwich before, as well as their Tunisian sandwich, which is absolutely an undertaking that will leave you stuffed. Their egg salad sandwich is pretty decent as well. All of the sandwiches are made on their delicious home made buns and bread, which really take their stuff up a notch. Breads is also an amazing place to pick up special occasion desserts and delicious pastries. My family loves everything babka, including their chocolate babka, limited edition savory bialy babka, and the MOUTHWATERING cheesecake babka that they're selling now. The latter is so soft and delicate yet rich and addictive. Of course, the chocolate rugelach are fantastic, and so are the limited edition cheesecake rugelach. These bite sized pastries are also perfect for kids and babies, who I've seen eagerly munching on them. The cinnamon buns are more like a croissant than a bread, but delicious all the same- covered in cinnamon sugar and deliciously chewy. Their potato and spinach bureka are flaky and savory, perfect for a snack or smaller breakfast. The palmier cookies are so buttery, sweet, and honestly addictive. They also have outstanding holiday offerings, most especially their fresh latkes and sufganiyot before and during Hannukah. Last year I must've bought a dozen of their passionfruit sufganiyot, and this year my favorite flavor was strawberry. Breads also has hamantashen in all different flavors for Purim, from chocolate to matcha. All of their holiday baked goods can be purchased at a different counter to the side, away from the main glass display cases. The staff here are very very patient and efficient, which I applaud considering the rather *particular* (snobby and rich) upper east side clientele they have to deal with. They keep the place running smoothly, and very clean and pleasant. While there are many tables and chairs inside, this place is really more of a fully operational and no-frills bakery, with a fast moving checkout line and products flying off the shelves.

    Kevin B.

    Friendly staff, great iced latte, and great breads / bread selection! They also have a lot of seating and wifi

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