I usually go to the UES location but I happened to be in the UWS area a few months ago and wanted to stop at By the Bakery to buy some baked goods for my friends since I love this bakery and want everyone to know how wonderful it is! I got two bags of their almond cookies and four of their cupcakes: two black and white cupcakes (chocolate cupcake with white frosting) and two of the "M" cupcakes (vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting). This was my second time having their almond cookies and it was still delicious and not too sweet! I also had their "M" cupcake before so this time, I tried their black and white cupcake. It was okay, a tad bit bitter for me and reminded me of an oreo, I wouldn't get it again but that's just my preference. My friends who have tried their black and white cupcakes loved it though. Their "M" cupcake still remains the superior cupcake flavor and just overall my number one item from this bakery! Both locations seem to be consistent in their products, however, two things I noticed different in terms of this location was that I couldn't just enter the bakery, you need to wait for the employee to ring you in. And they also packaged the almond cookie bags kind of fancy, they wrapped it with a ribbon and attached their logo on the bag. I thought it was a cute touch :) read more

The gf and dairy free options are great but staff need more training. I told the person at counter of my wheat and dairy allergies. I asked for gf lox bagel w/ vegan cream cheese. I was a bit confused as to why gluten free and dairy free baked goods were so near each other on the display. I asked for a donut that was not dairy free and was not able to exchange it when I realized it had dairy. Not a big deal however better signs would help out. Also it's great that staff is polite but a smile wouldn't hurt. read more

I have been to the store located in the UWS, and several times, and the staff has not been friendly. Today, I went in, I was friendly and the 2 women working there, never even smiled. I have spoken with a few other people about the atmosphere in the store, and they too, have experienced the less than welcoming reception. One person even said she felt uncomfortable, and no longer goes to the store. The baked goods are quite good, however! read more

Unfortunately not that great of a bakery. The Bundt cake was ok and not worth the price. However it's not bad for a gluten free bakery. read more

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Creamy, delicious and not too unconventional vegan pumpkin cheesecake for Thanksgiving. A big hit. Next year I'll buy more than one. The apple tart was just ok; good for huge fans of lots of cinnamon. Too cinnamon-y for my taste. read more

My daughter and I were heading to a nearby concert in the park. I wanted to bring a fun dessert and I saw By the Way Bakery on Yelp. The store has a modern vibe. Glass cases are filled with beautiful options. The woman working behind the counter was pleasant and pointed out some good options. My daughter ended up loving the cream puff. I really enjoyed the almond cookie, fudge brownie cookie, and a pecan coconut cookie. Let's just say they made me forget all about gluten. Truly excellent dessert! read more

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I had a slice of their cake, it was 'the m' at a birthday party. The cake was absolutely phenomenal that I had to know where it was from and found out it was from here. Hard to believe it was also gluten and dairy free. Also looks like it's $50 per cake which I think is a great price for the size, taste and presentation. Would definitely order from here. read more

It is a very nice bakery, lots of options and a cute ambiance. Had a cream puff and it was mid. The lemon cake was okay. It is a good choice for gluten free desserts, but nothing exceptional! read more

Ordered a custom cake from by the way bakery bc the store had great reviews. I went in to make my order and Bre, I believe her name was, was great! She gave me really good advice and was honest about the flavors. I decided to order a custom chocolate cake with additional toppings, opting for the tropical flowers. I wasn't aware that this business was Kosher, and the cakes were dairy and gluten free. So I didn't love the flavor and thought it was pretty dry, but I think this could be a great option for anyone who has a kosher diet. On the expensive side (65 dollars for a 6inch cake), but isn't everything. And the cake was pretty cute! read more

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Great people - cute shop. The muffin was good but I would not get the coffee again. I do love that this shop is in the area. I came for breakfast but it looked like a place that sells a lot of cakes too. read more

Horrible and pricey!! They get away with it because they lable it gluten free, dairy free, I think it is completely tasteless and so exhorbetant for not having any of gluten, dairy, etc. Yuck! read more

They are Asian hater. Actually I'm half JapaneseAmerican. Store lady chose and gave me "1 inch Almond cookie "paid $2.50. So so mean awful store girls. I didn't know 1inch cookie when I got it at the store because she was wrapping with hiding it. When I opened the package with another cakes, I was speech less. 日本人や、エイジアンの方々はこのベ―カリ―に絶対行かない方がいいと思います！ read more

I highly recommend the cookies from here. I got a bunch of gingerbread cookies to bring to a dinner party where people had various dietary restrictions. They were such a hit! I have to say I'm a little disappointed by the cakes here. Don't get me wrong, they are very good, but they are way too sweet in my opinion. They sell their packaged cakes at Whole Foods and you can see how many grams of sugar is in one slice and it's actually crazy. I am definitely a dessert person but don't like when my desserts are overly sweet. I'll stick to the cookies from this bakery. read more

Gluten and dairy free bakery. Their almond cookies are delicious. Their birthday cakes are a great option for people with food allergies. I have no idea what ingredients are in the dairy free frosting but it's delicious. Their items are also kosher and they do special orders for holidays. read more

Awesome! Gluten free and best bakery on UWS! The best of its kind! Highly recommended!

This bakery was a great find. I'm gluten intolerant and my friend is allergic to soy and dairy. Yet we were able to find something that suits us both. Tasted great too! read more

The cakes are $40 but hubs is DF and I'm GF. I totally love the little cookies. Cake was too sugary for me and gave me a carb crash. Nice service. I've had coffee here as well to go w bag of cookies. Sooo good! Not a place to sit down tho. read more

Omg so good - can't tell it's gluten and dairy free. So moist and delicious! Thanks for accommodating dietary restrictions! read more

Amazing gluten-free breads, pastries, and sweets! Not cheap... but definitely a worthwhile splurge.

Was I concerned about visiting this place so late in the day? Yes. Was I disappointed? .....being gluten-free and dairy-free, i am used to disappointment... But No! ...although, I did overhear the person in front of us say that they were out of their first choice....I was super happy with sharing a delicious whoopie pie and cinnamon chocolate chip muffin. PS - I had intended to snap a pic of the place and the yummy treats but the line moved quickly and there's really no indoor seating so we happily gobbled up our delicious treats on the move. read more

By the Way Bakery made the cake for my grandpa's 90th birthday, and it was really good. The cake was delicious and had the perfect look too. It had a sandy beach look with a picture of my Grandpa in his younger years. The cake was delicious, and I always expect and get the best from By the Way Bakery, and they exceeded those expectations! I am beyond happy with this experience, and I'm so happy that we utilized this bakery. read more

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Giving it one star for a few reasons. For starters i was dressed in streetwear attire, i walked past the bakery and was really excited to see non dairy and gluten free! Upon entering there are two young ladies it's a fairly small bakery. One of them made a comment and though maybe i didn't hear it she said "oh she's not going to buy anything" ..... it's a bakery mama are you making commission off cupcakes lol? Girl bye. Then she tells the girl , I'll be right back & leaves. Lol MMm Okay??.... Anyways i ended up getting a raspberry lemonade cupcake. $5.00 for a bare minimum cupcake just like innocent yesterday no bueno This cupcake was dryyyyyyy , the frosting didn't even taste like raspberry lemonade. The vegan cupcakes at a supermarket were better quality. Very disappointed + that experience wasn't cute, never visiting here again. read more

I had to look for kosher pastries for an event. I found them online and I went to take a look and "sample". I am opposing gluten free and dairy free regimen unless you ahve. a real medical reason for that. But they are GF and dairy free and Kosher. The girls at the counter were very kind and patient, answered all my questions. I tried the peacan chocolate cookies, the raspberry bar and the Linzer and I have to say, I was surprised. THe raspberry was nice though the crust was ruther dry and hard (understandably so) the pecan chocolate cookies was delicious, crumbly and moist and the linzer was also tastey and the crust was les fakey than a regular one but not hard like the raspberry one. Overall, service is their strong suit. read more

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By the Way Bakery is one of those old-fashioned kind of places that's become a rarity in NYC. After a lot of searching, I discovered a few things: 1) The website states "all of our baked goods are gluten-free & dairy- free ...& certified kosher" 2) everything is made by hand 3) freshness is key 4) they deliver ! I placed an order for a bunch of cupcakes & the lemon poppy mini cake. Well I wish I had more photos but the cupcakes literally disappeared before I could turn around and get one for myself. No problem because the lemon poppy mini cake was totally delicious! It had a perfect balance of sweetness offset by intense lemon - but it was the way the flavors were balanced that really impressed me. Not too sweet, not too tart, just perfect! And gluten free too - you'd never guess. read more

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By the Way Bakery Cute little bakery for take out only. Great customer service and friendly staff. Very patient with me looking up ingredients due to my allergies. Unfortunately most gluten free pastry shops predominantly use soy in everything. I have a problem with soybean. There are two pastry options without soy. I took photos so you can see how beautiful the products are displayed. For those of you without food sensitivities I highly recommend. Just be prepared to fix your coffee, buy pastry, and leave. It's a small place. One time of year I make an exception. Food sensitivities or not, the holiday cookies are the bomb! read more

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Apple heaven! Burry me in lemmon poppy seed! Staff is so nice. Virgin first timer, when I asked cusromers what do they recommend they all started raving about what they loved. In the receipt is says discount for being awesome! What the hell, who does that? By The Way, that's who! read more

Wow. One of the best cakes I've ever had. We got the 6 inch vanilla with a chocolate topping. Everyone at the party agreed this was an excellent cake. Even the kids there said it was the best cake of their lives and these kids eat a lot of cake. Also, Diana at the bakery was awesome in helping us secure a cake the morning of the party. Will be purchasing from here again read more

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My colleague brought these cupcakes to work and WOW! I have been gluten free for over ten years and these are some of the best I have ever eaten! I was shocked they were gluten free! read more

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Got some mini cakes for a gluten-free, and she liked it! I tried a bit too, and they weren't bad. I got the Lemon Poppy and Apple mini cakes. The Lemon Poppy was moist and had just the right amount of sweetness. The Apple mini cake tasted a bit more basic / muted. It wasn't too sweet. It wasn't bad, but I probably wouldn't get it again because they have a lot of other baked goods to try. read more

Ever since buying my first cake from By the Way, I was already thinking about what flavor I'd try next. I couldn't resist ordering another layer cake to bring to a holiday gathering and I made sure to place my order early enough for pick up. I ended up settling on the latte layer cake and it was so delicious!! I enjoyed it more than the double chocolate one. It's a vanilla cake with latte frosting and my only gripe is that there weren't more chocolate covered espresso beans on the top. I also ordered a gingerbread from their Christmas menu this season - it was a little pricey at $7 per cookie. Gingerbread is one of my favorites and I was a tiny bit disappointed with how crumbly my cookie was, but it may have just been from an off batch because everything else that I've tried from this bakery is amazing and I'm so grateful that they offer such delicious gluten-free desserts :) read more

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I got here on a Monday after lunch and there wasn't much left. The remaining cookies looked a little dated. This is essentially a take out place, with very little space inside and no seats. I tried one of their pecan turtles and it was ok. Would like to go back and taste some of their missing cookies when they're freshly baked. Friendly and welcoming service. read more

This has become our go to bakery for all celebrations! They have a wonderful selection of everyday items and specialty cakes and desserts to make various holidays. Both my gluten free and gluten full friends and family rave over their creations - they are as tasty as they are beautiful. I've had multiple cakes, bars, cookies, muffins, Yule logs, etc- both custom ordered and from their pre-made selection. BTW Bakery has never disappointed. Bonus - most Whole Foods in NYC carry a limited number of their items if you need a great GF/DF item in a pinch! read more

Beautiful, decadent, delicious cake for an extra-special occasion. My dad is gluten-free and he was so happy to be able to indulge with all of us. Thank you for providing such amazing treats to the community! read more

Amazingly delicious gluten free bakery. BTW made the most beautiful and decadent Birthday cake for my daughter. My daughter was happily surprised. Everyone loved it. I sampled a few individual cakes and other items before I ordered the cake and loved it all. read more

Ordered their GF pumpkin pie for thanksgiving and it was amazing! Gluten free people want pie on holidays too. The bakery was clean and cute. Definitely returning to try their other stuff soon! read more

I bought an almond orange cake and a layered cake with vanilla spongecake and chocolate frosting for a family holiday dinner earlier this week. Both gluten free. They were way too sweet. Both cakes could have been delicious with just half the sugar. read more

Everything is gluten free and dairy free. It is a freeing paradise to pick whatever you want from the menu without having to ask. The traditional chocolate frosting and vanilla inside cake was exactly what was expected. Their chocolate brownie was decadent and delicious! I would never have been able to tell that it was gluten and dairy free. Their chocolate chip cookies crumbled faster but nonetheless was also good. But those brownies....yum. read more

Can't say enough great things about my experience with By the Way Bakery! I ordered a cake through the BTW website and sent them a special request to pick the cake up a day early, which they were able to accommodate. The staff at the store were so kind and boxed the cake up nicely for my commute home. Finally, the cake was AMAZING!!! I 10/10 recommend to everyone, food allergies or not, and will be using for all of our future birthdays while we live in the area. read more

Allow me a moment or two to hardcore gush... Hiya, Covid-impacted, gluten-free bride here! My large-ish wedding was transformed into a small, backyard wedding due to Covid. I wasn't planning on a cake, because I didn't think it would be possible to find a tasty gluten-free cake. Enter Helene and By the Way Bakery! *cue a fairy godmother, magical theme song* Helene swung into action to talk me (and my now husband!) through all the cake options. She answered all of our questions, had a tremendous amount of patience as we went back and forth on details, and was quick to get us all the information we needed. As if a global pandemic wasn't enough to deal with... Enter the big August 2020 storm. Dun, dun, dunnnnn! By the Way Bakery was among the many establishments that lost power and were without for longer than they should have been. Helene called me to explain the situation, apologize for it, and tell me that she was in the process of buying a generator to try to get her locations back on the grid. While we were really looking forward to having a tasty gluten-free cake, it seemed like the cards were not stacked in our favor. But, somehow, HELENE CAME THROUGH! And, let me tell you... it was more amazing than I could have ever expected! I'm still drooling at the thought of the magical slice of heaven that By the Way Bakery created. Lemon poppy cake with raspberry jam and lemon curd filling with a vanilla chiffon frosting. This is was not only the best wedding cake we (and our guests) have ever tasted, but it was also just an ah-mazing cake. Best. Cake. Ever. Hard stop. No caveats. Period. I cannot thank Helene or her staff at By the Way Bakery enough for their commitment to baking incredible products AND ensuring that this Covid-couple got the wedding cake of their dreams! read more

By the Way Bakery - Swoon. This lemon poppy cake filled with lemon curd and raspberry jam and topped with vanilla chiffon frosting. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

We've stopped in a few times for small snacks (cookie-type things) over the years, since this place is right around the corner from where our kids used to take swim lessons. They were, IIRC, enjoyable and tasted as good as their gluten / dairy-inclusive counterparts, but were not otherwise memorable except for maybe their slightly spendier than usual price tag. This past weekend, however, a friend brought over a lemon poppyseed bundt cake that absolutely floored me. It was wonderful by any standard: redolent with natural lemon flavor, moist with a perfect, slightly dense (but not too dense) crumb, just the right degree of sweet. I wouldn't've guessed that it was gluten free (and dairy free, I believe). It had the same consistency, mouthfeel, and nuanced fragrance as a sour cream filled version I sometimes make for loved ones on special occasions. I can't personally vouch for other products at this store, and I'm a little frightened to look up the price tag for this cake. But it was made with the level of quality I'm accustomed to encountering only at bigger name places like a Dominique Ansel, Bouchon, or Maison Kaiser. This was good cake, kids. I see no option but to stop back in to try some other items. read more