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    Breads Bakery - Upper East Side

    4.1 (110 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Desserts, Cafes
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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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!

    Black & White Cookie
    Maxwell L.

    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.

    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.

    mocha
    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.

    Fresh mint tea

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

    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.

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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!

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    Black and white cookie. Chocolate rugelach. That is all. Visiting from California. Thank you to the staff here, they were kind and helpful.

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    Great looking to the eye and even more appealing to the pallet.Great selection of delectables.

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    4 years ago

    Simply a lovely jewish bakery. The bread smelled amazing and the store was well maintained.

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    Consistently excellent. Fast and friendly service. Best babka around and the breads can't be beat either.

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    The baguette is great as are their croissants. The staff is friendly too. Definitely one of the best bakeries in the City.

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    The dessert here is so inviting and pretty. Especially the mousse based ones that look like fruits…read more I got the mango, orange, and the one that looks like a mushroom. The orange has a base made of chocolate Rice Krispies. All of them have more fruity filling than the mousse. They are very fragile. I recommend eating there if you can. Finding can be a challenge because it's busy and there aren't many seats. I got mine to go just to be taken to the park across the street . The mushroom kind are totally ruined. It has strawberriy jelly and it was a mess. The orange one was almost ruined too. The mango has some diced mangoes. I devoured three of them instantly. Definitely come back to try more.

    Yummmy!!! What a cute and unique dessert boutique! So many choices but what makes this place stand…read moreout are its adorable and colorful mousse delicacies. The inside was packed with folks! There was no place to sit down because of how busy it was but the staff kept the line moving quick enough. The place still seemed reasonably stocked with their desserts and treats, despite the late afternoon time that I arrived. I ordered 4 different treats to go and they're packed in small box individually. Unfortunately, they didn't quite stay intact during my trek back to my hotel and were tumbled around in the boxes. Nonetheless, the taste and flavors held up well and even after a few days in the fridge. The yuzu daisy has this vivid pastel yellow-pink base and adorable gelatinous yellow gem atop a white flower. The yuzu gives a subtle infusion of tart that is balanced out by the light delicate skin texture of the rest. Sitting atop a thin round rice crispy. I loved the red mushroom one which is a creamy pink mousse inside the cap. The stalk is a thin porcelain-white chocolate light base also filled with a rich cream. Adjacent are two cute little tree nuts. The orange and mango have such vivid colors and are aesthetically pleasing too. Just like the previous ones, their delicate chocolate exterior houses a rich tarty mousse-y filling. I think the mushroom has a better balance and variety of flavors. Although I don't eat mousse treats often, I look forward to trying some of the other ones in the future, like the blueberry, banana and cloud.

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    Veniero's

    4.1
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    Their pastries are delicious!!!! The service could be better on different days haha. I love…read moreeverything they have. You cannot go wrong with anything at all. Everything is so fresh and just so amazing. I wish they delivered out of state so i could still enjoy their desserts.

    This used to be my favorite Italian bakery. I haven't been to this bakery in years like ten years…read moresince I was a teenager. Today I decided to make a special trip to go here to grab a few goodies. I forgot how small the place was and how low the ceilings were. That wasn't an issue though. The place was nice and cakes were stacked neatly. What was surprising to me is that they don't have any cookies laid in the front display. It's all placed in the back almost hidden. I was deeply disappointed with their cookie selection. It was deeply surprising that they don't sell the butter cookies that had jam in the middle and dipped with chocolate on one side with sprinkles. I did ask the clerk and even showed him a pic of what I was looking for and he said they never sold them. They only had the linzer cookies and they didn't look so good. They also did not have the lobster tail. They did have the sfogliatelle which they also called a lobster tail. I thought they were not the same? Some bakeries sell both and they are definitely not the same. I did end up buying one of their sfogliatelle with cream and some rugelachs. The sfogliatelle was good but the rugelachs tasted slightly underbaked. It did taste fresh though unlike many I've had in other bakeries. However, for $28 per pound, I wouldn't get it again. For those not having lobster tail and not having the Italian cookies, I will have to give Veniero's a low rating. I never thought an Italian bakery would not carry staples. Very disappointed. I need to find another Italian bakery now.

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    4.4
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    What a delightful surprise! After working late and attending an event after work, one of my…read morecoworkers suggested we stop here because they loved their cookies. I had never heard of the place before, but I was happy to give it a try -- and I'm so glad I did. From the moment you walk in, the experience feels special. The store has two beautiful double doors that create such a grand entrance, and once inside, you immediately feel the energy. The place was bustling with people, and everyone seemed happy and excited -- from the customers to the team behind the counter and the baristas. The cookie case was overflowing with so many amazing choices that it was hard to decide! I ended up getting the Rocky Road cookie, a Double Chocolate Chip cookie, a Two Chip Chocolate Chip cookie, and a blueberry muffin to enjoy for breakfast the next morning. The service was absolutely impeccable, and everyone I interacted with was warm, friendly, and delightful. When I got home, I had half of the Rocky Road cookie with a cup of tea, and it was incredible. The cookie was large and chunky but still perfectly enjoyable -- not heavy or overwhelming. It literally melted in my mouth. The chocolate was rich and smooth, and every bite was just delicious. The next morning, I tried the blueberry muffin, and it was just as impressive. It was light and airy, not overly sweet like many blueberry muffins can be. It truly felt like a breakfast pastry. The blueberries tasted fresh and burst with flavor in every bite. I will definitely be back for more cookies. This was such a wonderful find, and I'm so happy my coworker introduced me to this place!

    I ordered ahead of time since there was a bit of a line and the store was on the smaller side. Got…read moremy cookie right away when I came into pick it up. Guys... I will say that I didn't think I would like this cookie at all since usually I like thinner crunchier cookies. But holy cow!! I was blown away by the crispy edges and the interior wasn't too soft gooey either. The chocolate and walnuts added to the cookie enhanced the flavor even more! For such a big cookie the middle was cooked perfectly. Very chunky and sizable cookie too so I ate it throughout the day rather than one sitting!!

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