Come here!! It's amazing!! We came here on a whim after talking a stroll through the park. I ordered the almond croissant to go with the challah and my partner ordered the cinnamon roll. Then we came back and I ordered the chocolate almond croissant. The almond croissant is the best pastry I've ever had period. It's moist, perfectly spiced and sweetened, and so buttery. I love the almond filling, I cannot rave enough about it. I ate bites of the cinnamon roll and that was also phenomenal, so so tasty, sweet, and warm. Do not walk here, RUN. And take me with you. read more

I came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning with a friend. The place gets super busy so it's best to come early to avoid long lines. They're known for chocolate babka, cinnamon rolls, and rugleach. I ordered the spinach bureka (baked filled pastry). I also ordered a coffee. You can request the bureka to be warmed up. The bureka was fresh, delicious, and flakey. There was a lot of spinach filling. The coffee was good as well. The staff was very friendly and fast. There's some outdoor seating and a restroom inside. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area. read more

Breads Bakery - Upper West Side - Spinach Bureka & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Gosh! Could a place nail Israel/Middle East and French baking? well ... not in Paris (where I grew up) as those traditions are too entrenched (the abysmal quality of bagels in Paris is almost satisfying for how it proves this point, and there's no need to introduce the abysmal quality of most average French-themed baking with rare exceptions). But in New York, a place can nail both AND it has been done AND it already created unbelievable offsprings (the chocolate rugelach from outer space, the roselach from heaven). Prayers answered! Prayers exceeded even! Conversion is only a question of time. Nice place to sit inside, nice place to sit outdoor. Weekends afternoon start unfortunately to be packed (I missed the days it was unknown but you can't stop time). At this point I'm wondering if the sybillic name of this shop (calling a bakery "breads"?!) simply hides a masterplan for their incoming (western) world domination once they also master German baking. And coffee friends ... don't miss the deal: Bring your own reusable cup, and buy a "refill" to get coffee for about a dollar (some cashiers know, others don't, but it is legit). read more

Breads bakery is amazing! I stumbled upon it when searching for a quick breakfast option between my hotel and central park. It didnt end up being as quick as I would have liked because the line was actaully pretty long. After ordering a pastry and coffee it became obvious why the bakery was so busy. My almond crossiant was absolutely delicous. Next time I am in town, I will be sure to pick up a chocolate babka which seems to be one of the more popular items. I am happy to see that Breads Bakery has a handful of locations around the city. read more

I have the luxury to live within walking distance of this place. Have been here many times and every time I am surprised by the warm service. The staff members are always so nice and it's not unusual to find 4 rugelach in your bag when you asked for 3. I would definitely recommend the chocolate babka. Imagine a croissant roll stuffed with Nutella. Yeah, that's what it is. I like the rugelach as well. It looks like a miniature babka but stickier and with thinner dough. Another personal favorite of mine is the potato bureka, which I fell in love with and continued to eat for breakfast every day when I was in Israel four years ago. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the pastries they offer. They are all a bit pricy but great. read more

Breads Bakery - Upper West Side - Rugelach - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I love all of their stuff! Their cheese twists (?), banana bread and coconut bread are my go-to. Their coffee is great too.

The food is phenomenal. It's nice warm freshly baked food especially if you go early in the morning. Absolutely satisfied with it. I love the fact that the workers actually know their way around the area and they are. Really really fast. I presume that this place would not be all too advertising. But it was actually a real eye opener and the food was really good read more

I spent so much time struggling to choose what to get! Everything looks delicious. I got an olive bread stick, a mini apple pie, a mini pecan pie, and a chocolate rugelach. Everything was delicious!!! I will definitely be back. read more

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I've gotten the chocolate babka multiple times before, and yes, it's worth it. I don't even like chocolate babka, but something about Breads' makes it work for me. Is it the ratio of chocolate to bread? Butteriness of bread? I ventured out to try the cheesecake and the chocolate rugelach. I'm on a mission to try all the best cheesecakes in NY, and this one actually stood out (Veniero's NY style cheesecake is still the winner after 5 years of 'research'). It felt like a richer Japanese-style cheesecake, which worked for me since generally Japanese cheesecakes aren't rich enough for me. The chocolate rugelach was good - basically mini babka, with perhaps slightly higher chocolate to bread ratio. read more

The very best Chocolate almond croissant in the world!! It's been weeks since I've been to the Breads Bakery and I am still Dreaming about this amazing chocolate almond croissant decadent treat. I highly recommend dropping in for one of their perfect pastries and a cup of their freshly brewed coffee. Next time I'm in NYC this will be my first stop. Or at least my breakfast. read more

Yum! Super excited this is a short walk away from me. Iced Mocha is made with real chocolate! Let's talk about the cinnamon roll. I had to ask if it was soft inside because it looks kind of hard. They said it was soft like a croissant inside. I would agree but also say that it was chewy in a good way with all the cinnamon sugar on the outside that surprised me. The middle bite is the best bite! In my mind I want another one yet I miss the traditional style of even more chewy-ness.. it's a weird feeling but definitely enjoyable. Try it out for yourself, they seem to sell like hotcakes! read more

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There chocolate babka is amazing When ever I go to Manhattan I have to get Two of them One for the week and I put one in the freezer, there croissants look amazing read more

I wasn't sure if the chocolate babka was going to live up to the hype but it was delicious!!

The babka here is really something. Super soft and buttery, laced with fine lines of ultra-sweet chocolatey goodness. We came in as soon as Breads opened. We bought one loaf ($15) of babka to share between 3 people for breakfast. We could barely finish half! However, it stayed good for several days and kept the satisfaction going. The interior of the shop is quite spacious and industrial. Not much seating space. From the moment it opened, there was a steady stream of people coming and leaving. My only real complaint is that the cash register was broken so we had to pay with card. Only had cash with me so it was a struggle getting my babka paid for. Oh well, the Jewish delicacy was worth it in the end! read more

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Stopped by for a quick breakfast and I couldn't be happier with what I got. We got a latte and mocha to go with our quiche and spinach bureka while we people watched outside read more

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Chocolate Babka - repeat that after me multiple times. We were staying at the Empire Hotel, and this place was right next door. We probably grabbed coffee and babka here almost every morning of our stay read more

First thing you notice when you walk in is all the homemade baked goods everywhere. Some are on racks and others are in cabinets. So many different things. There are also a couple tables where you can sit and enjoy your food however these are almost always taken. I felt like a rebel and went with the yogurt. It was pretty good as well and shows that not only the baked goods are good but also anything that comes out of here. Fyi, if you are on a diet don't come here! It is perfect for a cheat day. The worst part of Bread Bakery is that sometimes a line forms but it moves quick. Really like it here and you should definitely come check it out! read more

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The hot chocolate is amazing!! Definitely will go again. I wish the Lincoln square location was a little cozier, but overall it's good!

THE BEST CHOCOLATE BABKA EVER!!!! I came here at 8 pm on a Saturday night looking for a chocolate babka and soufganiout(they ran out by 1 pm according to the register). They had about 6 chocolate babkas left(1 for $15 or 2 for $22), So i went for the latter. This chocolate babka was so moist,fluffy, and not overwhelming with chocolate. I definitely recommend this place because you can get a slice or take home the whole babka which stays fresh for 4-5 days! Can keep I.T in the freezer too and warm up a slice whenever needed. A must try!!! read more

Breads Bakery - Upper West Side - Inside of chocolate babka - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I LOVE BREAD AND THIS IS BREAD HEAVEN. I stopped to check out this place with a friend and all my dreams came true. I honestly didn't know what to get and was overwhelmed with all the options. After scouring yelp for suggestions, I decided on getting the chocolate babka and it was AHHMAZING. Please get it. You need it in your life I promise. I also picked up a baguette on a whim because who can resist a BEAUTIFUL baguette next to a best baguette of 2019 sign. Not me.. and yes I ate it on my way to the next food place haha. They have a bunch of seating in the back and a wide variety of food. If you love carbs (and who doesn't) you will be happy here. CONCLUSION: Perfect place to pick up a few goodies for friends and yourself. You need to try the chocolate babka and if you love bread, get the baguette. You're welcome :) read more

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It happens to be the only good bakery left on the uws. The food and product is amazing but the service is horrible. The employees are not well mannered and i seem to leave the bakery aggravated often. And when you order online on seamless or their site the extra surcharges are extremely high for bread!!! Every time i buy bread there i pay a minimum of 20$ for 2 loafs!!!' Price is outrageous. If the bread wasn't so good i would never buy there. Lets see what happens when rostta opens up down the street. read more

Recently stopped in here with my mom for a pre-ballet pastry/snack break after a few hours of walking. When approaching Breads we looked at eachother, smiled, and knew we were going in. I'm serious we probably looked around for 15 minutes before deciding what we wanted because everything looked and smelled soooooo delicious. The smells in this bakery are sick. We were lucky and got a lovely little seat outside and got to eat out there. We ordered a smoked cheddar croissant and a cheese danish. Of course we had the savory first and it was really really delicious, but upon biting the cheese danish we fell in love. Topped off with 2 drip coffees. Perfect day spot read more

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The best in everything !!! Love the Olive Cheese sticks - super chewy and delicious .... the sourdough bread is amazing ....Breakfast sandwiches ( on a Brioche ) too die for and on top of all this ..... the staff is wonderful / friendly and patient ...... just please / never go there hungry .... Before I forget ...... The Cinnamon Rolls .....oh yes , a must buy read more

Breads Bakery - Upper West Side - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I'm a fitness instructor and I come here willingly and frequently. Why? Because if I'm going to eat bread and dessert, it better be damn good! Top five baked goods: *chocolate babka! The best. Truly. *flourless brownie (party size) *cheese straws (savory) *walnut raisin bread *sesame roll Ambience: The store is bright, clean, and the staff is super duper friendly. Caveat: Many a cappuccino was watery or thin. Espresso drinks are not their strongest quality. Wifi: this delightful bakery doesn't have the most reliable wifi, so leave serious work at the office. Tip: bread loaves are $4 after 7pm (except challah) Tip: buy babka for a party and you will win the party read more

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I've been itching to try Breads Bakery famous Chocolate Nutella Babka and rugelach for a while. Sure they ship but (3) babka's is a lot just to try it. Finally the time came though when my boyfriend recently brought some back home from a quick trip to NYC. It was a over a day old but the babka was still fantastic, some of the best I've ever had. The layers of butter laminated, yeasted dough, soft on the inside, flaky on the outside, nutella and chocolate chips throughout. So good. Dangerously good. The rugelach on the other hand was just ok. Maybe it must be eaten fresh and mine were too past their prime. Still enjoyed it but not as incredible as I was expecting. Now that the babka has won me over, I'll be back to try more things next time I'm in NYC. read more

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Came here to quickly grab a coffee and a baked good. Was super impressed with both and the overall ambience is really nice. There aren't a lot of seating options so don't plan on seating here and eating your goodies. I got a Mocha latte and the Chocolate Rugelach, which was soooooo yummy! I also had one of the Cheese sticks, which was fresh out of the oven and also soooo tasty. Definitely will come back here next time I'm in the area and looking for a pick me up treat! read more

Breads Bakery - Upper West Side - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Far and wide, I've heard tale that Breads has the absolute best babka in all of New York. Andddd.... I still haven't tried it. But! I have tried a bunch of their other specialties now and can definitely call myself a fan. Not only that, but I really like this outpost, because the store is so spacious, they have outdoor seating, and the staff is awesome! I came with a group and we tried the cheese straws, the rugelach, an olive straw, and a chocolate chip cookie. We even got to try their banana bread and flourless chocolate cake which is kosher for passover (yay!) AND after watching me agonize over the decision of which pastry to choose, a really lovely employee snuck over a cinnamon bun for us to have. Way to ruin my diet and win a customer for life! My only complaint is that it's a bit expensive, but for such good stuff, it's worth it. read more

Terrible staff. Very rude. The three who are supposed to be working would rather chat and be on their phones while other workers are running around them doing the work that needs to be done. read more

Breads Bakery - Upper West Side - Counter area phone use. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I'm sure these sandwiches would have been delicious hot, but beware ordering online (Uber Eats, etc) from this location. In my case, the store sat on a small order for well over an hour before notifying the pickup is ready. Needless to say, the egg sandwiches arrived so cold the cheese had already re-hardened. Wasn't good in the microwave either because the bread was sopping wet (hard to see in the picture). Gross. read more

Breads Bakery - Upper West Side - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Don't get me wrong. I LOVE their breads and pastries. I only gave this location 3 stars because I felt their staff don't have a good understanding of their own product. I got a muesli here a few days ago. Before buying, I had no idea what it is. I saw there are grains and poppyseeds on it, so I asked the guy working there if it's sweet or savory. He told me it's savory. But later I realized that it's actually sweet, because there are dried fruits in it (cranberries) and not even close to being savory. The muesli still tastes good and healthy, but I was very disappointed at their lack of knowledge about their own breads and passing wrong information to customers. read more

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I have a story involving the famed chocolate babka: I brought it to a housewarming party the first year I moved back to New York. As a down-to-the-core homebody, at one point during the evening, I sat by myself in a corner and ate all of the gooey, amazing innards of a babka loaf, wiped the crumbs off my lap, and left without doing a sad lap of the goodbye circuit. It was a very fulfilling night. Breads and the babka is one of the reasons why I love this city so dearly. Anyway, I've already sung my praises for the downtown location - this outpost has the same selection of goods but a much more disorganized seating area. Whereas the Union Square shop has the bakery right when you walked in and a cafe area further back, this spot mashes both spaces together. I popped in once during the November-December holiday craze and it was absolute pandemonium: about three or four haphazard lines with people cutting in and out, cashiers randomly shouting, dirty tables, etc. On to the food: grab the pastries and bread (including sandwiches that come on said bread). They also have small tins of hummus, quinoa salad, yogurt parfaits but you can get those for cheaper elsewhere. Special shout out to the sufganiyot (filled with chocolate and strawberry jelly) and the chocolate almond croissant that I would gladly eat every day for the rest of my life if health didn't preclude me from doing so. The brie and olive sandwich is also good for back-to-back meals, though, fair warning, your breath will be terribly offensive for everyone else. And I love the egg salad sandwich but it's pretty dense with the mayo. I'd also aspire to be that person who demolishes a whole mushroom quiche with their bare hands. The one downside was some kind of tuna salad with soggy leaves; overpriced for not that much ingredients besides lettuce and not satisfying at all. read more

Just when I didn't think anyone can reinvent the wheel and boom I dived into this establishment for a quick croissant latte combo snack and both taste amazing. The facility was clean and spacious. The latte was definitely up to par with the major chains and competitors from block to block because obviously we all know there are no shortages of cafe and baristas in this urban jungle. read more

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The chocolate croissant was tasty and flakey but it could have used more chocolate. The cheese bread was so yummy!!

Goodness gracious this place is pricey. So what I did is my cousin and I we stuck to the pretty simple and inexpensive stuff. We got a big big big French baguette that tasted so great with some feta cheese that we got at home. We also got this chocolate croissant that was pretty good, but mostly places never put enough chocolate. My wife wasn't happy about that. Because she is the chocolate monster and chocolate monster likes a little bit more chocolate and her croissants. Happy wife happy life. They also have these really cool cheese sticks that are awesome and make sure that they warm them up for you. read more

Boujee and top-notch. Love this bakery ! Pretty delicious breads and desserts. Babka and chocolate croissants are my absolute favorites here. Everything always tastes fresh - no matter what time of the day. If you are walking past it ..absolutely recommend. There are a few locations around the city. A few tables outside on the side walk. Mainly take out spot. read more

Stopped in for a little treat after a chore day and went a little overboard ordering because everything looked so good! Ended up getting : - hummus - labneh - 2 baguettes - 1 feta boureka - 1 potato boureka - 1 chocolate croissant - 1 chocolate rugelach I was very tempted to get more (the chocolate babka for example) but my SO and I are only two people, so I couldn't justify it. We had the boureka's warm as an afternoon snack and they were fantastic. I preferred the feta and my so preferred the potato but we were wowed by both of them. For dinner we had the baguettes with the hummus and labneh plus some assorted pickles we made previously (carrots, cucumbers, cauliflower, radish) and some beyond meat meatballs and it was a really yummy meal. The hummus is far better than your store bought version and the labneh was thick and creamy. The bread was, of course, perfect. No need to toast it because it's the right consistency (crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside). I have some leftover bread and no bread box so we'll see how it holds up for the second day. This morning I had the chocolate croissant (which I lightly toasted so the chocolate would I melt) and it was made perfectly but a little too chocolatey for my liking (probably I just don't like chocolate as much as I think I do / as much as other people do). But the croissant was beautifully flaky and buttery. Now that Maison Kayser is closed I think I've found my new bakery! (But even if Maison was still open, i might still pick breads) read more

Okay so to be brutally honest, this place is expensive. Hate to say it, but it's true. That being said, the quality here is BOMB AF. I ordered a baguette, two cheese sticks, and a cappuccino. And let me tell youuuuu, it's all fantastic. The crust on this baguette is fire. Absolutely fantastic. The cheese stick? Besides being delicious, they gave me one for free. Who does that in Manhattan in 2020? Very few. I'm a big big fan of this place. If you're in the area, come by and support this local gem. read more

Baked goods are one of my life's greatest sources of joy and this place, as a result, brings me immense joy. The selection is broad, from Burekas to croissants to breads to Babkas. Their chocolate babka and croissants are splendid! There often is a line, specially in the mornings, due to COVID social distancing constraints, though don't let this deter you as the line moves quite quickly. Their coffee isn't the greatest but I'd definitely come back to try more goodies and instead get me coffee from another spot nearby! read more

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I usually go to union square location because I'm usually in that area a lot. When I found out there is breads bakery at this uws location, I went in for chocolate babka. The price went up a little. I think it's now $15 per babka, $25 for two (instead of $14 and $22). Other baked goods are also good (croissant, almond croissant, etc) but their chocolate babka is by far my favorite, and you'll know the reason when you try it! They freshly bake it multiple times a day, and I am able to get warm babka regardless of the time of the day I go in. Love breads bakery =] read more

Breads Bakery - Upper West Side - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Noticed Breads Bakery from across the street. Usually, go to a Pret A Manger or Starbucks. So, try new place this time. As I walked in on a Saturday around 12:30 pm there were lots of people. Searched for something to snack on like a salad or sandwich. There were more baked items in display cases as you enter and at the counter further up. Saw Babka, honey cake, croissants, etc... Found area where they had salads and prepared meals. Went for the Salmon with cream cheese on Sourdough bread. The line was confusing. I got on the line. Some people got off cause they were looking around. I came up to counter. Staff said that all you getting. I said I also wanted a large Cappuccino. Staff directed me to go to other end. Saw another staff making coffee. I stood on that line. One customer said she did not know where line was. By the time, I went to place order, the staff making coffee said I have to pay first. I told her staff mate at counter said go where you are. At least, I gave her the order. Then, I went to another line to pay. Couple of things 1) Once they rang up order. The computer ask if you want to add tip. You gotta be kidding. I did self servIce. No need to tip. I went on three different lines. 2) I had to ask for bag. 3) The cashier asked what kind of milk after I had placed the order. After paying for everything, got back online for the Cappuccino. The staff made coffee for someone else. I was happy I was out of this place. What an ordeal just to get two items. Found their baked item to be tad expensive. You can get Babka elsewhere. Cappuccino can get at any other store. read more