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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I believe this is the biggest breads bakery in the city, I have not been to one in midtown though. This place is very spacious and clean. I checked out this place because this is the only location that has "black and white cookie". What I didn't know was it was a pastry form of black and white cookie and not an actual cookie. It tasted like milk chocolate and vanilla version of danish. Also, the cinnamon bun was very fluffy and has right amount of sweetness to it. read more

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If you're wondering if you should head to this location solely for the black and whites, the answer is yes and no. Yes, you're in the area because you just had a one night stand or booty call the night before and you're desperately trying to leave their apt. No, if you're looking to try these due to some overhyped social media post where you are going out of your way. They are good but not out of your way good. And if you are looking to secure some, make sure you go at 8 or later. They aren't out of the oven and iced until then. read more

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I've had only a few things here, but they're been delicious each time: apple challah, lemon cake, regular challah. I'm happy to try more!

This was my first time at a Breads Bakery but I've been wanting to check them out for a while. They currently have five locations around Manhattan, and I was at this Upper East Side Breads about two hours before closing so some items had sold out or were low in availability. But no matter, there were still many possibilities to choose from! Plus, due to Purim coming up, hamantaschen were up for grabs. I had an apple one ($3.50) and was really fond of the filling. I also tried the pain au chocolat ($4.75) and a brownie ($4.50). The brownie was all right; I would've liked it to have more of an intense chocolate flavor, but the texture was spot on. Saving the best for last, the chocolate croissant was awesome. The layers were dainty and buttery, and the chocolate inside was rich and fudgelike. The employees were nice, and indoor seating, outdoor seating, and restrooms were available. I'm glad I got to snack on a few of Breads Bakery's offerings, and I'll have to sample their famous babka and other goods on a future visit! read more

I would describe the Breads Bakery carrot cake as "Carrot Flavored Sand". It is absolutely disgusting. Dry and crumbly with a gritty texture. $16 for a small loaf of this shit. We each ate part of a slice tonight and tossed the rest in the trash. Complete waste of money. read more

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SO SO SO HAPPY THAT WE HAVE YOU GUYS IN THE NEIGBORHOOD! Keeping the same good level of quality, you guys have really good product! Best babka in nyc!! Love it and here the UeS delivers just as expected! read more

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Everyone raves about the chocolate babka but don't sleep on the cinnamon babka, it is amazing!! Honestly anything you get from here you can count on to be solid, really love this bakery! read more

Read an article 2 days ago about the absurd employee demand supported by 30% of their employees that the Israeli and Jewish owners of this bakery stop anything Israel or Jewish related, like being a vendor at a Jewish food festival in NYC. So I went in to show my support for the bakery and purchased the famous black and white. It was truly awful. The "cookie" which is supposed to be croissant-like was soggy. Its an interesting concept that I was willing to give the benefit of the doubt but it just was limp and heavy and airy all at the time (a bit contradictory I know, but truly the worst of each all in one). The frosting was so light it was tasteless. It was almost water like in consistency. The fact that the "cookie" was chocolate on the inside and had chocolate "frosting" on top made no sense. The chocolate frosting is supposed to be contrasted with white cookie to TASTE good. Cooking is about pairing complimentary flavors, not engaging in overkill. The 2 chocolates were indeed total overkill in concept. But in taste it didnt matter so much because the "frosting" was basically sugar water anyway. read more

First time here and everything looked delicious. Got lemon and chocolate babkas and some other things. Tasted great. Black and white cookie was different recommended by fellow yelpers. Flaky instead of cakey. Not my thing but people seem to like it. Olive bread stick were crispy and tasty. A favorite. Got potato burkas and enjoyed. Basically potato filling in croissant. Pleased with the quality of these pastries. read more

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The best damn bakery! Their babka is next level delicious! Melt in your mouth! I love going there and just letting my taste buds go on a journey. Everything is fresh and decadent in all the best ways! Even the coffee is slamming! A must visit! read more

My. Favorite. Coffee. Shop. Ever!!! Every morning my girl friends and I get a coffee and pastries here after walking our dogs. They have the best coffee and best pastries in the city! Every employee of this location is truly the nicest person and only looking to help and make their customers happy!! They have a kinda hidden breakfast board item on the weekends, Saturday and Sunday. It is $60 for ALL of this food, two coffees and two bottled drinks (orange juice, water, apple juice, etc. ) Its fantastic! I CRAVEEE this breakfast!! Also the manager of the coffee shop is cute read more

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

A few really baked goods. Okay coffee. Got an assortment of things to try. -Iced Coffee -Black and White Cookie -Chocolate Almond Crossaint -Spinach Bureka -Feta Bureka -Cheese Straw -chocolate rugelach The Jerusalem bagel and the Cinnamon Rolls were the standouts from this batch. Soft and chewy and good flavor for each. The biggest letdown was the black and white cookie. They makes theirs layered with croissant dough, which may explain the price, but I prefer just to get a traditional one from a good corner bagel shop. They spend so much attention on the chocolate that I think the vanilla side is left behind. The second biggest letdown was the rugelach. Too airy and lacking intense chocolate goodness, especially for the price. The other baked goods were fine, perhaps of typical high-end bakeries, but just didn't pack a lot of flavor for the price and I wouldn't personally get them again. Coffee was just average. Perhaps some items are a little overhyped, but overall if you've got the spare change to splurge here, give them a try. While rather expensive, I will eventually make it back to try the signature babka. read more

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Honestly, the service in that store sucks, they weren't friendly at all and they had an attitude. I've worked in retail and in the food industry before and honestly, doesn't matter who you are a good morning and a nice positive energy makes a difference. And the coffee was disgusting. I personally will never go back. read more

Yum! This is a newer location and very tasty. The baked goods are delicious. Good for a quick grab and go, or they have some places to sit as well. Try the cinnamon buns/rolls! read more

A Tunisian and a chocolate rugelach for lunch made supper almost unnecessary. Fantastic sandwich full of surprises and constructed in such a way that if I had been sharing we both would have had a similar experience. Beat the lunch rush and got to a park bench for casual consumption. Extra napkins helpful. Simple think-fast counter ordering and quick payment. Many tempting treats; enter with caution. [September 2023 visit] read more

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We really liked their homemade hamentaschen. While the traditional sweet ones were good, the savory pizza dough hamentaschen were a delicious surprise too. Can't wait to try the babka and breads! read more

Very friendly service, great egg salad sandwich ! I'm happy I happen to pass by and find this place accidentally. I look forward to returning! read more

The chocolate babka is magical!! If you try one thing, try that. Everything else I've tried has been really good too. It's a bit pricey but worth it. read more

My go-to at Breads Bakery is (obviously) the chocolate babka, but while visiting a friend on the UES I had to try this location's exclusive black and white cookie. I'm so glad I did! It's more like a pastry than a traditional b&w cookie (the base is lighter and flakier), but it's a great spin on a classic. This was my first time at the UES location and I think it's my favorite. Aside from it's black and white cookie advantage, it's bright, airy, and there's a ton of seating. read more

Stopped him because my sister had to pick up an order for her dorm room children in the city... I decided I wanted a bagel which they did not have so I got the second best thing which was a Jerusalem roll... Thank God it had sesames on it and they had the " good butter" , ... my sister loves their gluten-free sourdough bread, she bought two big loaves of that, we did ask for chai tea lattes from the barrister who said he could make it, the cashier said they don't make that so I had to go back to verify and he said "yes I do have the things to make it" so the cashier was a bit surprised... Anyway I should've taken note of her face because they were horrible, both me and my sister agreed no more chai tea lattes at the bread shop, lol. All in all good experience. #Week2OfNewYorkLiving read more

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The best bakery in town, no one can change my view. Just fresh, on point, quality goods. Price is not bad either. (Only talking about the UES location) read more

I love the food, but the service is very inconsistent at least in the mornings. The counter people are always moody and most of the breakfast items, such as the croissants are not even ready and the counter people can even be rude about it. Management needs to pay closer attention to the lack of preparation and maybe have more people on staff that actually are a stakeholder of the business. Bad service and great product will make you lucrative in the short term, but it is not sustainable in the long term.. read more

Good god, there's nothing bad at these places. You don't necessarily need to go to any particular location--they're all good. Even the one in the hospital I visit has exceptional sweets. I cannot recommend enough their chocolate babka and chocolate chip cookies. They are truly magical experiences. While I won't say it's got the best chocolate chip cookie in the city, but if somebody claimed that to be, I wouldn't fight them on it. read more

Babka is insane I could eat one everyday Ive done 4 in a week before Get the cinnamon babka if you have a chance I think its seasonal? read more

Happy for this addition in the neighborhood! All their burekas are good and I also like the cheese sticks. The chocolate croissant is good but nothing special can definitely find something similar in other bakeries. I absolutely love their chocolate babka and enjoyed their Brussels sprout tart! They haven't been doing tarts recently but I'm here every week! Will definitely try the black and white cookies that everyone is talking about. I went in a weekday afternoon and it was still pretty crowded! But other times when I'm walking by it's not too bad. Definitely depends on weather and if it's around a meal time. read more

Always absolutely delicious! Service is great. I will be back asap for more breads and treats!

Lack of consistency and huge disappointment with our baked goods today. The market is a tough one but seeing our croissants half the size they used to be was shocking. We pick up a few plain and almond croissants weekly and didn't check our bags until coming home to a find a few that were miniature in size. We use these to make breakfast sandwiches at home but the sheer size of the croissants makes them impossible to fill with anything substantial ...we may take our business elsewhere in the neighborhood... read more

Breads Bakery - Upper East Side - For reference, tiny croissant we paid $6 for... - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I love this new addition to the UES. Breads Bakery is a cozy spot with amazing pastries and a substantial outdoor seating area that's much appreciated during this time. The inside is also very spacious and doesn't feel like you're on top of other people trying to place an order. I've been twice so far and the customer service is always very friendly. And on to the food... I've had the almond chocolate croissant which was flaky, chewy and delicious. A little messy to eat but that's a good thing! And sadly I didn't snap a pic because I was too busy eating them but the black and white cookies are SO GOOD! they're almost like a flattened croissant stuffed with chocolate. It's hard to explain but they are very delicious and worth the trip to get one or several. read more

Breads Bakery - Upper East Side - Chocolate Almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Breads Bakery have locations all over nyc and I don't really know what they are known for. The pastries looked fresh so that is a good sign. I tried the black and white cookie and wasn't the biggest fan. It had dark bitter chocolate and a different preparation than a normal cookie. The croissants were fresh and flaky. I will go with those next time. read more

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Expensive but worth it. They serve up some of the best breads and pastries I have ever eaten. From the poppy seed roll breakfast sandwich to their chocolate rugelach everything is so finessed. I almost always get a fruit tart and almond croissant when I visit. I'm a regular! read more

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4 &1/2. This review is very much specific to this location insomuch as it is primality focused on lavishing praise on it's brilliant, completely revisionist take on the cities most undeniably iconic of cookies, the black and white. Correct (to some degree) to all the haters who have pointed out the obvious fact that this version deviates from the classic in countless ways. Duh, and who cares, it's delicious and manages to pay homage to the classic cookies precisely for the fact that it honors it in a completely original way. In short, B&w's here get the cronut treatment, with the dense, cake-like foundation of a classic B&W getting swapped out for a decently deliciously and buttery, layered lamented crust akin to the type of the finest of French delicacies. The classic thick, fondant style crackly black and white topping is likewise swapped out in favor of a more delicate vanilla glaze atop the white side and rich cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips baked into the black side. I covet and treasure a classic b&w as much as any NYer (and for my money Ridgewood's great Rudy's bakery is a strong contender for best in the city in that category) but the updated version here is as great as any of those to be found, while again being brilliantly completely different from all of those. Seinfeld famously said of the B&W, "look to the cookie" and the innovative version here are worthy of nothing less than a hard stare. I can't recall if I was actually ever at any of the previous location of this establishment before checking out this branch upon hearing of its new school b&w, which I believe is still only on offer at this location. I've seldom sampled much beyond that when here, but I can legitimately say the few other things I've tried, namely the spinach-stuffed bureks and bec variants, have all been uniformly delicious and exhibited a similar brilliance in showcasing creative homages to classics. Bonus points for extra quick and efficient streamlined service that really keeps the constant line moving. Sure it's on the pricey side, but you are literally smack dab in the middle of Manhattan and getting an elevated NYC experience, so quit ya whining haters! read more

The black and white croissant cookie has such a hold on me. I waited 1 hr and 20 mins for the next batch because they were sold out. So worth it since you can't get it anywhere else, the croissant is half chocolate. Fair pricing for the quality and such a great assortment of items. Amazing breakfast bagels/sandwiches. read more

Went here on Sunday morning, and got a few things: Almond croissant - good Almond chocolate croissant - good Spinach feta bureka - ok Feta Nutella - ok, slightly stale Double cappuccino- bad , too milky, not strong. Indoor seating is open. The staff is rude. I remember a time when their croissants and burekas were amazing, but not anymore. I will come back for the chocolate babka but not for anything else. Michaeli bakery at E90 and first Ave has MUCH better croissants and burekas. read more

Came here because another reviewer said they had one gluten free bread. Nope! Save your time.

Stumbled upon this bakery / coffee shop and it was really good! My group of 5 was able to sit in the spacious seating area inside and the almond chocolate croissants we had were really tasty and tasted like they were baked fresh. I would come back! read more

They never have the products they advertise. I've gone twice now and the singular product that they're using to headline this store isn't in stock. They have several locations and refuse to bring it to their other locations which are less out of the way. I find this practice to be inequitable and without a preorder system in place this encourages people to line up for the limited product. This is pretty sour in a pandemic. People shouldn't be lining up overnight for anything. read more

Breads Bakery is a great addition to the UES! I ordered the Jerusalem Baguette, Chocolate Chip cookie, and Oatmeal Raisin cookie. Everything was absolutely delicious and freshly baked. I can't pick a favorite because it was all so good. I will definitely be returning try more of their items! Recommend checking out this bakery! read more