Breads Bakery does a fab job with holiday preorders. The process was seamless and so much better than stressing out and running to multiple locations to try to get doughnuts. They have a table to pickup preorders so you don't have to wait in the main line. I ordered a dozen for $39. You can select your assortment. Here's my review in order from the best to the least desirable, according to our group. Vanilla custard- the filling was thick and speckled with vanilla beans. It wasn't too sweet. This was the best according to our group. Strawberry filled- this is most traditional and Breads Bakery does a nice job. The jam is homemade. Pistachio- this doughnut was filled with smooth pistachio cream and was topped with a few pieces of pistachio. Not traditional, but they did a good job. Chocolate- the filling tasted like a semisweet or bittersweet cream/custard. Like the others, it was smooth. The vanilla was more popular among our group and I personally didn't love this doughnut. Mango- this was the one that those in my group felt missed the mark. It wasn't cloyingly sweet, so that was good, but the filling didn't do anything for us either. If you're looking for a mango dessert the one at Lysée is a real winner. read more

It pays to have a loyalty card because today I was able to get an iced cappuccino free! FREE is the operative and a happy word. Normally, I frequent the Union Square location where I got the loyalty card and finally was able to have this iced drink on such a hot day. David, the barista, made my coffee and I am sitting inside an air conditioned space enjoying the Java treat! read more

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I tried the Breads near Midtown, so I knew what to expect: deliciously well executed pastries and breads. We got various items including the almond croissant, cinnamon roll, and black and white cookie. The almond croissant is something else and easily one of my favs. Full of pure almond paste, the croissant it self has that croissant crisp with and added component of caramelization that brings the it to another level. The cinnamon roll was amazing too with its delightfully light fluffy bite. Furthermore, the cookie, which was more akin to a cookie-shaped croissant, was simple and had all the essence of a traditional black and white but better. Service was fast and friendly, shout out to the gentleman serving babka samples (which btw, so tasty!). Ambiance is very much in line with what you'd expect with a bakery. The bread is the star of the show! Good ample seating. read more

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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! read more

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I don't know whose idea it was to change how the chocolate is made but the hot chocolate here used to be top notch. Now it tastes bland like store bought chocolate powder and water. read more

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. read more

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Babka of the gods! Their Rugelach isn't traditional, but is excellent- more like mini chocolate croissants. Their eponymous breads are really good too. Don't sleep on their tuna sandwiches. The staff are nice here. A great asset to the UES. read more

As much as I love bread, SF sourdough has set a high bar for me, and I gotta say that this bread definitely hits that bar. Bread is absolutely delicious. We got a fresh loaf and some butter and that's really all we needed. That said, staff is friendly, and the pastries are also amazing. Coffee was just fine, but the amazing food and staff mixed with the relaxed vibe, great bakery smell make this a top bakery for me. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Breads Bakery - Upper East Side - Smoked Salmon on Rye - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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! read more

Breads Bakery - Upper East Side - Black & white cookie - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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

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Quite a place with not only a counter but a bunch of trays out amongst customers with fresh baked goods to pick from. Got Chocolate Ruggelah, Chocolate Bobka, and a Baguette. All are overpriced, but dems the breaks in NYC. The Ruggelah was very disappointing ... the quality was fine and it was nice and flaky, but there was not much chocolate that came through (and at $3 each, it should be perfect). Although I've had better, the Bobka was excellent. But the absolute surprise was the Baguette! Oh my ... it was delicious. Fresh, soft and crunchy at the same time and a taste that puts all other baguettes to shame. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

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I happened upon this Breads Bakery location while on the UES. I have always wanted to try the babka after years of seeing it on social media. I picked one up and tried it the following morning. I thought it was delicious. We got chocolate and I probably would have preferred the cinnamon but that's just personal preference. It was buttery, flaky, and tender. Everything you want your babka to be and more! read more

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Best baguette winner they said - so tried that first - eh lol other things tried - black and white covered flat buttery croissanty like center cookie... eh..Croissants looked amazing. Service was fast and friendly. Clean and nice store. Not a bad place to stop for some fun baked goods when nearby. read more

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This is my new favorite bakery on the upper east side, amazing quality pastries, reasonably priced and amazing customer service. I cannot believe I tried this for the first time today. We made a selection of many of their signature items and tasted all! Bureka, potato and feta, amazing, crunchy, seasoned, perfectly baked, olive stick perfect balance of flavors, texture and lots of olives and cheese, pain au chocolate soft inside crispy outside delicious, a miniature croissant with chocolate spectacular, worthy of the "best croissant of nyc 2025" award they obtained this year, but the absolute best, the star, the reason why I'm giving them the tile of best bakery in UES, the cheese stick bread, OMG. I won't spoiled it for you, this was actually the only good picture of the food I took because I wanted to remember it, please go and get some for yourself. Best piece of bread I've eaten in NY. Period. read more

Breads Bakery has been a staple for me since I moved in NYC! All the breads and pastries are delicious! Location: It is located along Third Avenue. There is few seating inside and there is a great display of pastries when you enter and at the side there is also a display where you can grab and go. Service: They were fine. Not that much interaction. Food: All the pastries here are good!! CHOCOLATE BABKA: this is a must!!! You better get this than anything else!! It is so chocolatey and delicious!! The bread and chocolate ratio is perfect. BANANA CHOCO CHIP CAKE: so moist with bits of chocolate and banana on it. perfect for tea! FLOURLESS BROWNIES: so decadent and dense in a good way! Price rating: 8/10. It went up a lot, but I still buy it cause it's good! The clientele here are mostly annoying cause you are in UES they feel entitled. Came here multiple times and they can't wait for their turn to order. read more

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Okay, so Breads Bakery has my favorite rugelach in the entire city. However, for this excursion I came to their UES location specifically for their special black and white cookie --you can only get it at this Breads location! It's incredible and I think it's better than the black and white cookies because it's flaky similar to a croissant. They also had their seasonal mixed berry babka so I grabbed that too. Great location but pretty slow service, lines can be super long. read more

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Tried some other things throughout: Apple Challah: they had a whole baked apple instead. It was a little dried out and could have benefited from a bit more almond cream perhaps. The flavor profile was good though - only have this seasonally. Spinach/feta bureka is much better than the potato bureka. The spinach quiche is also very good. You can ask to have these heated up. The parmesan crisps were not too cheesy and it's a nice savory snack. read more

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Everyone knows about the babka and the rugelach, (best in the world) but guess what?? They also have the best oatmeal raisin cookies I've ever had in my life!! And today I tried the Jerusalem breadsticks, and they were amazing too. I absolutely love this place. read more

I began to visit the Bread Bakery stores wen I was at the 14th St. Green market. I tried their lemon cake bought from their 16th St. store and decided to revisit that store several times. Then, a few weeks ago I visited their store on third Avenue around 74th St. and tried their chocolate cake which was absolutely incredible. On Friday I visited the store and bought a chocolate cake. I was rather disappointed at the checkout, when I was not offered a bag in which to put the cake.The person receiving payment did not offer me a small paper bag which seemed disrespectful. I also find it annoying that when I check out making a $20 purchase I am asked to give a four or five dollar tip. Perhaps the person taking my money was more interested in receiving a tip than providing me with a small bag. read more

What an amazing concept! The bread, cakes, and other baked delicacies were a little pricy, though. Of course, I could not resist a flavored croissant and coffee. I will be back and give them a firm recommendation! read more

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This place used to be very good when it was Eric Keyser. It has slipped a lot. The quality has declined significantly, while prices are way up Also poor service, long lines of rude people read more

My mother and I meet at this Breads store every week for breakfast. I love their smoked salmon and cucumber on Jerusalem baguette sandwich and their cappuccinos - and if you eat in, they'll give you a complimentary cookie! The food is always fresh, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is always warm and lively. It's a wonderful place to sit, talk and enjoy some wonderful food and coffee. read more

Billed as having the best chocolate babka in NYC, we took the subway trek because I wanted to bring some home for our Christmas brunch. Although the website said you could order ahead for pickup, I was unable to do so & the message that it was unavailable. Warm, aromatic & very very crowded, the line for the bakery case/counter was almost out the front door. Mr T went to stand in line while I perused the rest of the bakery. I could tell he was not thrilled about the line & since it was cold outside, having heavy coats, scarves & gloves on made for an uncomfortable mix. Fortunately, I discovered that you could help yourself to the goodies on the shelves & go to the coffee counter to check out instead of the main checkout. Low and behold, they had my babka on the shelf, along with linzer cookies, a lemon loaf & pastilles. I grabbed my goodies & motioned Mr T to step out if line & join me at the coffee counter. He was pleased. The only downside is that I didn't get to look at the bakery cases & pick out a selection of yumminess & see everything that they had. The lemon cake was a bit dry, the cookies were awesome. The chocolate babka was a hit at brunch (warmed in a 350° oven for 10-15 mins) before serving & well worth the trip uptown. ***wanted to add a note. We bought an extra babka & froze it when we got home. We baked it in the oven at 250° for 15-20 minutes on New Year's Day & it was delicious. read more

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Breads is a staple in the city. With the best voted baguette what harm can they do. I got the spinach and feta croissant, pain au chocolat, and an almond croissant. The spinach and feta was light and crispy but could've used some more feta. The pain au chocolat used darker chocolate which is always appreciated but felt a little too doughy, while the almond was delicious and just a little too crispy (almost burnt on the edges) - but these could be just the ones that were picked and not the whole batch. The staff always had a smile on their faces and we sat in the back where there is a ton of space with outlets so if you want to do some work - breads has you covered. read more

Breads Bakery - Upper East Side - Mushroom Quiche - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The baguettes! OMG!!!! Glad I had a black and white as an appetizer so I didn't eat the whole loaf all at once. Where to begin...and stop!

I was gifted again if this delicious Babka. It is so delicious that it is hard to portion yourself. Great for quick gifting during the holidays too! read more

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This bakery located in the Upper East Side of NYC has a nice assortment of treats but if you go later in the day they are usually out of a few popular items. I purchased several small chocolate rugelach $2.45 and the black and white cookie croissant $5.50. It was all delicious. read more

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Breads Bakery on Third Avenue is still my favorite. You can sit inside now and today I used their restroom for the first time. It's dark in there so bring your flashlight! It's high tech toileting. You wave your had over the tank and it flushes. I love their baked goods. I'm really addicted to the Spinach Boureka. Every couple months I have to have them. Two makes a perfect size meal for me. I'm definitely returning to this location. I highly recommend because their employees are great too. Prompt friendly service was provided today. I'm glad I decided to eat here. read more

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A real New York gem and classic. Let me tell you why. CHOCOLATE BABKA*** Arguably the star of the show, and regarded by many as the best vodka in New York City, After trying it for myself I am convinced that it probably is. Fluffy chocolatey and maintains this very multi gooey chocolate texture despite eating it multiple days in a row. Soft and satisfying and not too sweet. CINNAMON BABKA*** Didn't love this as much as the chocolate Babka but that's because of the inherent flavor profile itself. This while also soft and not too sweet contains finely chopped walnuts, Raisins, and of course cinnamon. Yummy and a great breakfast option. BLACK AND WHITE COOKIE*** Another one of their claim to themes this amazing black-and-white cookie might be nothing that you've ever had before. The cookie itself is layered kind of like a croissant and has this dog a crunch when you're able to get it fresh. The cookie itself has black and white parts and the white half of it is layered with frosting that is soft and not like a shell like typical black and white cookies but so good and has a deep vanilla flavor that is really enjoyable and will keep me coming back for more. RUGELACH*** Also amazing, SO SOFT to the bite and chocolates but not too sweet. It's like biting into a cloud, how do they do it!? I've had a variety of their other items including the chocolate almond croissant, various loaves of bread, their breadsticks - I especially love their olive and cheese breadstick - and they're all really good. You can't go wrong here but the items detailed above in specifics are the best. read more

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I've only been here twice but loved all of my purchases. It's a busy place, but the employees are friendly and helpful. The Jerusalem bagels were so good. The bread is fabulous and fresh. The breadsticks are also divine. I will try a chocolate babka when family is visiting! read more

Breads Bakery - Upper East Side - Jerusalem bagel - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

We came in for hot chocolate but the smell of the breads lured us to buy more. There was a bit of a line but it moved quickly because there were many people helping you. The hot chocolate was delicious! We also got the: Cured Salmon on Jerusalem Baguette - so good! I loved the bread. Tunisian - this was amazing!! I've never heard of this sandwich and it was delicious Chocolate Rugelach - WOW! It's like eating mini chocolate croissants but more amazing. Melt in your mouth pockets of heaven! read more

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