A local gem! All the food is delicious. We're so lucky to have this bakery. And those of us who remember Norm's it's fun to see the beautiful space living such a nice life now. Def recommend checking out if you're in the area. read more

So many delightful in-house-made options - including the best scone I've ever had in my life. It had the perfect slightly-crunchy exterior with a soft flavorful inside (not pictured because I can't find the photo in my mess of a camera roll.... I guess I'll just have to go back and get another one... darn ) Soups, sandwiches (on their house-made bread!!), so many baked goods (varying degrees of fancy), lots of fun seasonal specials, free parking & wifi, and great cup of coffee! Single-person / gender neutral restroom. Can't beat all that! Vibes are home-y, service is kind, and the seasonal decor adds a lovely touch of fun and warmth - especially if you go around Halloween (even the bathroom is decked out!). Writing this now has convinced me I need to get back there ASAP read more

General Bakeshop - Breakfast Sandwich, Cold Brew - Bakeries Near Me - Brewster, New York

Brewster is so lucky to have this Bakeshop! I've been here a few times, and it's consistently good. So many gloriously delicious looking pastries, cute modern farmhouse decor, and hot, strong espresso drinks. I got the salmon bagel, and added capers, onions and tomatoes (which is $0.75 extra). They whipped up a unique take on this breakfast favorite, with the salmon, onions and tomatoes chopped up and topped on the bagel like a bruschetta. It was fresh and flavorful. Also got my beloved cortado, which came in a huge mug & I could actually hold the cup because there was a handle vs. the normal cortado cups that are burning hot with no option to hold them other than to burn off your finger tips on the hot glass. (Who invented those?!) The chef (who I suspect is also an owner?) was super chipper and friendly, and he delivered my dish, while the sweet barista brought out my coffee. This spot is giving homegrown local vibes, and I'm here for it. read more

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Yummy bakery in Brewster that I'm glad I finally made it to!! The bakery is nicely decorated and has tons of display cases with a variety of baked goods as well as freshly prepared foods. I saw everything from dips to salads to cookies and croissants. We went on a Saturday morning and decided to try some pastries and then got a cookie for later. We shared a berry scone, zucchini bread, and my husband got a ham and cheese croissant. The scone was decently moist but was pretty bland and needed some jam or other accompaniment to really hit the mark. The zucchini bread was pretty good! The winner was the croissant it was flavorful and the cheese was perfectly crispy on the outside. The cookie was peanut butter chocolate chip and truly one of the best cookies I've had. We also tried an iced tea and it was so delicious. Overall we really liked this spot! Next time I hope to try some of the freshly baked breads. I'm really glad we finally made it here and encourage everyone to make the trip! read more

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Delicious food and tasty coffee!!!! Highly HIGHLY recommend!!!! When you're in the Brewster NY area definitely stop in at General Bakeshop!!!!!! read more

General Bakeshop - Shrimp po boy and a latte - Bakeries Near Me - Brewster, New York

I LOVE this place. Yummy pastries, matcha and chai lattes! I always look forward to going back.

I blame sheer laziness on the holdup of not writing a review on this place. This is hands-down one of the best, if not the best bakery I've ever been to in my entire life. I will say the only shame about this place is it's in the small town of Brewster. I feel like if they ever expand it out to a more lucrative area, their business would explode. I don't think they're hurting for business in anyway; I just can't imagine how this place would do in a better area. Now what to get : I would say pretty much everything is worth trying, besides, maybe the donuts or the macaroons. Those are the only things I've had there that weren't very great. The donuts taste like pizza dough, and every time I try macaroon, it just doesn't have much flavor. Now for the good stuff! When it comes to the sweet treats, I don't think there's one thing there I haven't tried unless he puts out something new. Every time he makes his chocolate pie, that is definitely something I grab. Another favorite is the Paris breast. The Keylime pie is perfectly balanced. Just the right amount of sweetness and tart. It's been a while since I've gone there, so unfortunately I'm forgetting a lot of the names of some of the desserts he has created. But safe to say anything chocolate is a winner. There is this delicious creation that I believe is called the Hazelnut Crunch Bar. If I recall correctly, it's like five layers of different chocolates, and it's to die for. The cookies are great as well. Chocolate chip cookie is the standard and my favorite. Seriously, when I tell you, I've probably tried every dessert there, I am not kidding. If I get diabetes in a couple years, this place will probably be why haha. Now my favorite thing to get there is the cheddar dill scone. It tastes like the Red Lobster biscuits went to French heaven. All the scones are great, but that one's my absolute favorites. When I used to visit, I would always leave with a couple of them and just throw them in the freezer. They make great breakfast sandwiches. I used to get salmon bagel, but you can deconstruct it and get a piece of sour dough on the side instead. I've purchased sourdough from there a couple times and it's been good as well. Seriously, I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. So if you're in town, definitely give this place a try. You won't regret it. read more

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Great little spot for fresh baked breads, bagels and more tasty goodies. Fresh coffee and a terrific menu of breakfast and lunch options. Came in for lunch and coffee to meet a friend traveling the 84/684 route. Conveniently located two minutes off the intersection of 684/84/202/6. Service was super friendly and attentive. Prices are extremely reasonable. It's got an old town vibe and offers seating here and there around the bakeshop and kitchen. Great little place! read more

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Amazing bakeshop with tons of things to choose from baked fresh daily! From pizza on certain days to bagels to GB buns to chocolate croissants. The baked goods here are pretty incredible. This place is ran by two incredible chefs that worked Michelin-starred restaurants who opened up their dream place during covid. They're pastries speak passion. Baked goods isn't all they do here at GB, they also make sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, soups to take home and incredible tasty and healthy meals ready to go. They are committed to using the highest quality ingredients in all their recipes. They strive to use organic flours, avoid artificial dyes or flavors and rely on honeys and maple syrup in place of white sugar. Coffees are even brewed through a reverse osmosis water system! These guys are extraordinary at what they do and the quality that they serve and strive for. Love the inside space it's a lot of fun. The little outdoor area that holds a tiny table with enough space for 2-4 people is my fave. Speaking about fave: you MUST try their spinach and artichoke grilled cheese. It's from another planet. Also a cheese pullers dream. Yes, we know. It gets pretty warm inside during summer but I'm sure they're working on it. This doesn't detract at all from the quality of food items they serve. Yes, also quality does cost. So if you want quality, accept it. This isn't a fast food/bake shop. It's evident. So just enjoy the place, don't drink hot coffee on a hot day, and you'll be fine. read more

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A world class food operation in tiny Brewster NY. One of the best. Breakfast, lunch or sweets. + awesome coffee. Highly recommended. read more

Amazing food, pastries not your regular bakery! It's so clean inside and a comfy sight for sore eyes! The staff is fantastic! We crave this place! read more

I just finished lunch and sat down at my computer and Yelp says "you should write a review of General Bakeshop" and I'm wondering, how did Yelp know my lunch was a delicious Shrimp Po Boy from General Bakeshop? I figured it was karma so I'd better write this review. A couple of our neighbors at our place in Danbury recommended this to us so we tried it out for the first time last summer for breakfast. Croissants, coffee and some sweets....all were amazing. The price put a bit of a dent in my wallet but compared to what you'd get at Dunkin or someplace, it was worth it. We've been back a few times, mainly for croissants but a friend came up to visit so we stopped by on the way home from the train station and he got a Roast Beef sandwich that he raved about. Fast forward to today, my husband was on his way back from getting our car inspected (shoutout to Brewster Service!) and stopped to get some sandwiches. He opted for the aforementioned roast beef and I got the Shrimp Po Boy. We were each impressed with our sandwiches. Bread is half the battle with a sandwich and the roll on which my Po Boy was served was incredible. Fluffy, yet strong, with great texture. The bread was strong enough to hold the shrimp but there were so many, a few fell out while I was eating. The sauce was great too. At $16, it's not a cheap sandwich but I was completely full by the time I finished and it was amazing. I am a big fan of General Bakeshop. It's definitely worth a visit or two. read more

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This was our first time here. We went for a late breakfast/early lunch. Service was friendly. I had the bacon egg and cheese which was delicious. My husband had the chicken sandwich which he said was very good. Our daughter had the pancakes which she really enjoyed. She also got a couple of macarons to go. Everything tasted fresh. The baked goods looked amazing tho I didn't try any of them. Maybe next time. read more

General Bakeshop - Bacon egg and cheese. - Bakeries Near Me - Brewster, New York

Folks are finding this place. Parking lot is usually quite full and few tables inside usually taken. There is one very nice table outside if you have more than 2 in your party. We enjoyed a brunch of egg sandwiches with choice of bread and additions. I have a trained pastry chef in my family who has given the "thumbs-up" on beautiful, yummy pastry items in the overflowing pastry case. There is something for everyone and the staff is helpful and customer friendly even though they are busy-we've only gone on weekends though. Don't forget your coffee or tea. They do a great job with either one. read more

Great bakery with fine pastry. Worth the coffee alone, the cakes are a added treat When you visit Brewster be sure to stop in read more

General Bakeshop - Boston Cream Donut - Bakeries Near Me - Brewster, New York

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Great items to pick up to go. Excited to taste my goodies when we get home. The girl who took care of my order is the most kind and accommodating of the lot of servers they had today. Bought a good amount of stuff coz she was so nice! Be mindful though when you stand in front of the counter. A rude and totally nasty server hit me towards the glass and had the gall to bad eye me with along with her coworker. She hit me and she acts like it's my fault I was buying something. I felt her racism. I hope they work on this. read more

Found this on Yelp on a drive from White Plains to Vermont. In from out of town and wanted a quality meal. We found it! The service was fantastic. We enjoyed the grilled cheese spinach and artichoke, chicken parm sandwich and a breakfast sandwich. The counter service was wonderful and we received a warm smile and welcome. She was kind as we shared we were from out of town. The coffee looked great but I didn't get a chance to try some. Many people were enjoying various coffee drinks. Also, the baked goods caught our eye but we needed to leave. The spot is popular, but we didn't feel rushed to order, which was nice. The sandwich breads and buns were wonderful and freshly made. Back on the road... this was worth the stop and we would love to stop in again if we pass through town. read more

Quaint coffee shop with good eats and treats. Definitely a popular stop for locals. Friendly service!

Delicious pastries! Great service! Great little spot. Clean and friendly. We will be back for sure!

Amazing quiche Lorraine ! The best I've had General Bakeshop never disappoints!! Everything is delicious read more

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///azing breakfast sandwich!!!! Very clean place and relaxing ambience. Drove off course but boy did it hit a spot!

Workers are always super friendly and helpful!! Baked goods are phenomenal, if a little pricy. But! Thats what you get in this area! So totally worth it! read more

An inviting spot for coffee or lunch! We had the zucchini bread which was moist and flavorful followed by a grilled cheese and artichoke sandwich. We shared both and enjoyed every bite! Delish! read more

Very nice and clean place. We had 2 egg sandwiches and it vas very tasty although I would prefer other bread. The blueberry muffin was not the best. I think for the area the place a little pricey, but still worth to try. The stuff members were very nice!!! read more

food for skinny people LOL everything is really pretty looking but isn't very fun to eat. I think the donuts are baked, for example. who does that? I don't think the person in charge ever actually eats bread, cake or donuts. maybe they like to bake and then display their cakes and donuts so their friends can see them while politely declining and having a salad instead? excellent service though and the ambience is really nice. it reminds me of SOHO. priced like it tooLOL bacon, sausage, two eggs and cheese on a roll for $12. and change. a whole large B-day cake will set you back $70.00 Oh and the roll the egg sandwich was on was all wrong for the sandwich- it was too dense and granular, kind of like dry hallah bread but not sweet. just like the baked donuts. an egg sandwich really should be on a kaiser roll- crusty and chewy and fluffy. One time I got a Baguette right before closing and the inside was fresh and nice but the outside was hard as a rock. I sliced it into 1/4" rounds and ate it with cultured butter and hurt the roof of my mouth. a little crust is good. too much is gimmicky. more evidence whoever runs the place generally doesn't grab a loaf of bread on the way home for dinner lastly- they have a few young women working there and I've seen a few male customers say some borderline douchy things to them and it didn't seem like the woman in charge was interested in shutting any of that down which made me kinda sad. read more

Always high quality! A family favorite for baked goods, breakfast and lunch. Olive bread and Sourdough loaves are the best in the area.

The desserts were delicious! We got pecan pie, apple pie, cream puffs, and carrot cake. They were all good.

Charming spot for coffee, baked goods and bfast/lunch. Very happy to find this spot, a stones throw from some good trout streams... I had a great latte, bagel w a schmear, and a treat. Someone nearby ordered a reuben sandwich - it looked amazing. read more

Oh.my.god.....AMAZING! Just amazing!!!! The presentation of everything was so beautiful. It's like all the items in the shop were little pieces of art. I got the oatmeal raisin cookie, blueberry muffin and BEC sandwich and all three were probably the best I've ever had. Not only was the food outstanding and beautiful, but the shop itself was so clean and really well decorated. Also, side note...the bathroom was really nice too clean, pretty and smelled amazing haha. A MUST TRY! Going to make this my Saturday morning tradition read more

Tucked away in a small town, we found this cute restaurant via Yelp on our way to Boston. If you're passing by this town, I would highly recommend stopping in. Everything we ordered was amazing (spinach artichoke sandwich, pastrami sandwich, burger, chicken orzo soup). The employees were really friendly & the inside of the restaurant was so quaint. read more

This place is amazing! The celebration cake is to die for- it's so good, we're having it as our wedding cake! I will be going back all the time. read more

General Bakeshop - Celebration Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Brewster, New York

This place had great recommendations from friends, but my experience today could have been better. The order taking and payment process seemed very disorganized. I ordered a croque monsieur croissant and didn't realize it wasn't warm until I got in the car and took a bite. Disappointing at this price point. Today was not a very hot day (high of 80) and it was extremely warm inside the establishment. I would have expected more at this price point. It has great potential if the staff was better trained and the overall experience improved because obviously the food is of the best quality. read more

I was really hoping to love this place and their breads certainly look amazing but, you know, it's super expensive for what it is. A pint of mayonnaise-thick mediocre clam chowder was $8 and costs $16 for the pint. The Hazelnut flan, which was too strong, cost $7. I'm shocked they're able to get by in Brewster with prices like these. If I were to come back, I'd try their breads, but I'm sure those are crazy expensive too. The space itself is adorable though with tons of seatings and books. read more

My family and I have been coming to the General Bakeshop since they opened and have only had wonderful experiences here. The food is always amazing and the servers are always kind. I can't eat gluten, and they are extremely accommodating (and the gluten free treats are delicious - I highly recommend the GF chocolate chip cookie). The owners usually come out and talk to everyone, which is appreciated. Overall, I can't recommend the General Bakeshop more! read more

Stopped in today for my first visit and very impressed with the whole vibe! Got the hot pastrami special and it was delicious!! You can tell they must make the pastrami in house as was not as salty as store bought and the rye bread great! Pick up little a few treats for the kids which also look delicious! Looks like Brewster finally has a place that people should make the trip to try it out! read more

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Highly recommend this place. We've tried many things from the menu for both breakfast and lunch and have never left disappointed. Staff is great and the owner is always accommodating. read more

A beautiful bakery, and an absolute daydream of a road trip lunchtime pit stop. Everything we ate (a roast beef sandwich, the breakfast sandwich on a scrumptious "Brewster Bun", a bagel, a glazed doughnut... and frozen soup, a kouign amann, and two scones for when we get home) was fantastic. Loved the decor, the kind and welcoming staff, and will always appreciate a thoughtfully decorated bathroom (including full-length mirror:). Wish we lived closer so we could become regulars! read more

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We ordered almond croissant and a hummus and an apple turnover. The pastries are ok. Hummus is not as good as we like.

Cute atmosphere and lots of great baked goods and lunch choices. Will definitely be back.

Food and service is excellent. The breakfast sandwich is my favorite, but all the baked goods are outstanding.