I'd heard a lot of hype about Librae and was walking by on a Tuesday around 2pm when I noticed there was no line so I quickly hopped in and grabbed a couple of treats to try. Maybe I hyped it up too much in my head or maybe it wasn't fresh since it was later in the day but the pastries were stale and dry. I got 2 rose pistachio croissants, a dirty chai sticky bun and a za'atar labneh morning bun. The croissants were dry and hard and the morning bun tasted a bit stale. The dirty chai sticky bun wasn't bad. Not going to be rushing back but maybe I'll have to give it another try (this time in the morning) when I'll have a better chance of getting it fresh. read more

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Great bakery spot for when you're craving something sweet! Ordered the rose pistachio croissant and it was extremely flavorful! If you don't like pistachio then you definitely won't like this as there is a pistachio sodas on the inside of the croissant. I came at around 2PM on a Sunday and it was packed! Definitely want to go earlier in the day next time to try some more treats! read more

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Librae is trendy but for good reason. Haven't had the pleasure of trying one of their glorious sandwiches but I can safely say that their pastries are worth the hype. Service is fast, accommodating, and to the point so don't expect a lot of patience for when you order - they typically have a long line to get thru. The pistachio rose croissant is ridiculously good. It's both aromatic and just the right amount of sweetness. My friend and I got a regular pastry and danish as well but the pistachio was where it's at. read more

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The pastries here are really fabulous. Don't know if I'd wait in line for it, but definitely a top bakery in the area. Salted mocha & rocky road bread pudding are favorites of mine read more

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Stopped in spontaneously because my friend and heard of this spot and was curious. The interior decor was soothing and artistic, from the lettering to plants to the stools. I could see myself reading, writing, or catching up with a friend in any of their seating. There was a line when we entered but it moved rather quickly. We were super excited to try the pistachio rose croissant. My first bite was delectable and I enjoyed the filling quite a bit. However, I experienced diminishing returns with subsequent bites and felt slightly nauseated by the end, probably due to the sweetness. I'm sure someone with a bigger sweet tooth would have enjoyed it immensely! My friend thought it was overall underwhelming in taste but aesthetic for photos. I would return to try their other pastries. read more

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Line reached up to their door when I arrived on a Sat afternoon, but it moved quickly. I had this place bookmarked and I was in the neighborhood so I decided to grab some of their pastries. They have unique flavors and the quality of their pastries is good. But it isn't something I would go out of my way to try again. Especially with their prices. read more

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I came for the butter croissant...and this was as close to the outskirts of Paris that I've ever had outside the motherland. Almost too buttery, which meant it was just the right amount of butter, with a crisp that I can still hear crunching in my mouth. I don't actually remember how much this puppy cost but it was worth every penny. We also got a Danish that was still perfect an hour after purchase (we pounded the croissants in real time but had to wait on the Danish). I am already looking forward to my next visit! read more

love love this place! As a bakery/cafe connoisseur, Librae truly has my heart with their stunning pastries! The staff were super friendly and patient with us! Def rec their espresso pain au chocolat and their cookie and their iconic pistachio croissant! read more

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If you are looking for a phenomenal bakery, Librae is probably my favorite in all of NYC. Unique coffee, beautiful pastries (you will want to try every one of them), ample seating and the vibes are great. My favorite is the tahini latte - unique! The feta and dill scone was amazing for someone who really loves savory - wasn't too dry and perfectly flaky. I'll 1000% come back and love that they rotate their menu! read more

This bakery has some of the best baked goods in the city. The chocolate chip cookies here are insane and you can't get anything that isn't going to be phenomenal. I got a tahini chocolate chip cookie here which was a unique take on a chocolate chip cookie with a roasted sesame flavor throughout, which complimented the chocolate. The touch of sea salt on the cookie made it perfect. I also got a dirty chai cinnamon bun and it was moist, and probably one of the best morning buns I've ever had! I will be going to librae and picking up a fun baked good whenever I get the chance! read more

Well worth the hype bakery! Here are the highlights: 1. Line can get long. Go early if you see your favorites 2. The laminated pastries are really the star of the show. The croissants are what my dreams are made of 3. The seasonal sticky bun is exceptional. 4. The staff is always so nice! read more

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I stumbled upon this bakery when I was wondering around in east village and it was the best decision ever to try their pastries. LOVE their rose pistachio croissant. All my favorite things combined into one pastry. I wish I could try more items and bring back their pistachio croissants home after my new york trip. read more

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A friend recommended this spot during a recent trip to NYC. I went early to make sure I could get the full selection. The interior is very cute and felt cozy on a cold and rainy day. Service was quick despite the long line, and very friendly as well. I had the pistachio and rose croissant, as well as a za'atar morning bun. The pastry was divine. The pistachio rose croissant had a perfect balance of pistachio and not too much rose, but the za'atar morning bun might be one of my new favorite treats. So savory and buttery and delicious. Would highly recommended! read more

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Great stuff here - the line is not ideal but it moved quick on the weekend! Don't expect to get any seating inside the bakery but there's a park close to enjoy all your treats!! read more

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This bakery has such unique flavors and pastries! My friends and I were on a bakery crawl and shared 4 pastries. Although all were delicious, the standout was definitely the pistachio rose croissant. I also had a delicious tahini coffee with oatmilk. My only complaint is that there is not a lot of space to sit and also the coffee was rather small for the price. read more

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Very popular bakery, stopped in to try their breakfast challah sandwich (fri-sun only), and also picked up a corn blueberry shortbread cookie The sandwich was great - very big, cheesy with a parmesan crisp as well, some mushrooms on there that get lost, soft egg and a tomato based dip. Mine was overheated to where the bun was hard but I still had no trouble finishing it, I'm sure it's awesome when they get it right. Cookie was good, a bit pricey for 5.50 but expected read more

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Finally came here after passing by here a lot. Bought with my eyes and offer almost all the pastries got a small cortado to go. Unfortunately it did not live up to the hype. First time and last time here. read more

Exceptionally rich pastries with interesting flavors. This is one of my sister's favorite bakeries in the city so we walked here on her 30th birthday. It's very popular, even though it was around 10 a.m. on a Tuesday we had to stalk a table to finally get a seat. It's bright and cheery inside. There's no restrooms (which seems to be normal for this city). We got a Peach and Goat Cheese Croissant and some type of scone. The croissant was very decadent and the flavors complemented each other well. It was a seasonal item. The scone was also very rich and delicious. Both were good, but I could only manage a couple bites of each, because of how rich it was. I got an oat milk latte and it was pretty standard. I'd come here more for the pastries than the coffee. There were a lot of interesting flavor combinations I saw, I would definitely check this place out for something different, yet delicious. read more

This popular bakery is busy, but the line goes by quickly. There's also a couple tables and seating for a quick dine-in. You can see all the baked good coming out from the kitchen as the turnover rate goes quickly, so you're getting something fresh. We ordered the famous Rose Pistachio Croissant ($8.50) and a Za'atar Labneh Morning Bun ($8.00). The croissant is huge with a lot of pistachio filling and rose petals sprinkled on top for a nice aroma. This was delicious, but also better to share as it can be overwhelming for one. The morning bun was smaller, but had a crispy layer outside and soft fluffy inside. The za'atar made this a nice savory item, but it's petite. I'd come back for that rose pistachio croissant though. read more

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Popped by on a Saturday late morning and it was busy but the line moved fast. We got the tahini chocolate cookie, pistachio rose croissant and the feta dill scone. Objectively all were very well done. Super flaky croissant, soft yet crispy cookie, super buttery scone. I will say the scone was more of a biscuit but only in the best way like I loved that thing. The other two were just not my personal flavour profiles so I will get something else next time. But again, scone was banging and I wish I got the carrot one on special too- next time. Good amount of seating actually, likely to get a spot even when its busy if you just are patient! read more

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Librae Bakery is an inventive bakery located in Cooper Square that is Bahrani inspired but uses baking techniques from Denmark! My first time , I tried the Pistachio Rose Croissant and the Za'atar Labneh Morning Bun. Both were great and I particularly recommend the pistachio croissant. Today, I tried the Shakshuka Focaccia. - Shakshuka Focaccia (8.3/10): Focaccia was good. I don't know how but the bites of plain bread were still flavorful! This didn't really taste like shakshuka since there wasn't much tomato/tomato flavorings but the egg yolk was jammy and egg whites were well seasoned. I do wish that it could be served warm read more

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Amazing bakery in the East Village/ Cooper Square between 5-6th Streets, with flavors inspired from the Middle East. Fabulous quality... which may seem expensive but the portion size and ingredients are worth it. Loomi babka, delicious almost creamy center, soft dough, easy to pull apart. $8.44 with tax. Salmon sandwich, $16.33 with tax. Awesome customer service from their manager who handled my "questions" about my salmon sandwich. read more

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I hate when my first review of the year is negative - it feels like getting up on the wrong side of the bed. I recently had a baby so I've been spending some time scrolling social media and physically feeling not so hot, and the Librae chai cinnamon bun popped up on my feed. I asked my husband to pick one up for me. This man generally eats like, an old can of beans for lunch when I'm not there to supervise, so he doesn't know what's trendy and what's not. He went to Librae in the late morning to pick up the pastry. Another thing to note that he is generally incredibly even-tempered and after 10+ years in NYC, no one's attitudes really bother him. He told me the employees at Librae were ridiculously rude to him. He asked if they had the cinnamon buns and the employee SNAPPED at him like he was a moron and told him they were out, and then turned away from him. He was in complete shock to be treated that way over simply asking if they had something - the man doesn't know if they're popular or not! He said nothing else looked appetizing and that he was so surprised by their attitude that he just left. It must've been really, really bad because he rarely would refuse to patronize a business based on their demeanor. I would never ask him to go back, so I guess I will be sticky chai bunless for life. Look, I know Librae is fairly popular right now, but this is no way to treat potential customers. Social media trends come and go - local customers are forever. Long after your sticky buns disappear from my Instagram feed, you'll wish you had repeat customers who work like two doors down buying up your baked goods. But I guess for now, Librae doesn't want our business. Oh well. read more

OH LORD Literally everything I tried was AMAZING. Espresso pain au chocolate had the slightly hint of espresso flavor, a deep dark rich chocolatey center, and the flakiest almost syrupy exterior to the croissant itself. Total win. Feta dill scone was laminated and both soft and pillowy with a bit of crunch and chew. Beautiful. Might've been my favorite of the savory. Shakshuka focaccia was packed with flavor and still had a jammy SLIGHTLY RUNNY YOLK???? HOW!!!! It really captured the flavors of a shakshuka very very well compared to another other place I've had shakshuka focaccia (side eye) French onion focaccia was the winter flavor special and had a very strong cheese flavor, not at all mild and flavorless as I had worried. The morning zaatar bun surprised me because I was totally nervous I wouldn't like it but it was very much a savory cruffin with labneh and the herby zing of zaatar atop. Fantastic. I wish the dirty chai sticky bun had been gooey and softer but I think that's just my preference! It was my least favorite of everything (and funnily enough my most anticipated of the lot) This ones around for a limited time too. I got there just before ten and while tables were packed as always there was no one else on line for treats. Fortunately there's a park with plenty of seating across the street. I will absolutely be back and give the sea salt mocha a go next time with their next selection of baked goods. read more

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Danish style pastries and European style breads, with middle eastern spice palatte. A small space with a big selection. World class pastries and delicious lacquered doughs. Unusual and addictive flavors. read more

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The tuna sandwich is amazing--the sumac onions, lemony dressed kale, and sourdough bread are just perfection! I also like their scones, both the sweet and savory ones, a lot. Their seasonal hot chocolate was amazing last year but I don't know if it's coming back this year. If you go on a weekday there is hardly a line. Weekends are a bit nuts. read more

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Maybe a skosh overrated. Waited on line, which moves fast (so don't be intimidated if you're waiting outside). They don't have a TON of options but I'll say everything they do have is aesthetically beautiful. Went with a pistachio rose croissant, which again looked beautiful but was a bit lackluster. I wish there were a bit more creaminess to the topping as it seemed a bit thicker than I would expect. Also ordered an Americano which took a strange amount of time to receive (and the space is not designed for people to be able to stand around). Ultimately, an interesting hype and worth taking a picture inside with your pastries but probably wouldn't need to go back. read more

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Oh man this place is dangerous...it's hard to choose what to get! The pastries are amazing. Buttery, flaky, sweet and savory options, plus full bread loaves to go. Last week I tried their loomi babka $7.50 and tahini date latte $7.50 with oatmilk (+$0.75). The babka was lovely, buttery, not too sweet, with specks of black lime swirled with just the right tinge of lemon curd. Subtle and bright! I had not known what to expect and this really blew me away. I hear so many good things about the pistachio rose croissant which I plan to get next time. The latte had a smooth, light toasted sesame taste without the grainy paste that sits at the bottom of the drink that I see in some other places. That being said the flavor of the dates was very light, almost barely perceptible. If you go on a weekend morning the lines are long and most everything sells out by early-mid afternoon. During peak times the wait for a coffee drink after ordering can be up to 15-17 minutes, on top of the line at the front door for another 15-20 minutes. Be sure get there early! They also have seating for about 20 people at small tables seating 2-3 people each. Staff is friendly and helpful. Inflation is tough for sure, the total for two items with tax was $17.50. So prob not a place to go every morning, though nice for an occasional treat. read more

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Cute bakery with very good quality pastries! The plain croissant was very good, your standard good laminated buttery croissant. The egg sandwich with mushrooms alright, the egg was a steamed egg variety which isn't my favorite but the flavors of the mushroom were great with it, just wish there was more mushroom. It was a bit pricey at $15, so not sure if I'd get it again. Also got the feta and dill scone, which I wouldn't recommend as the feta flavor didn't really come through too well. Additionally, I also got the elderberry hibiscus iced tea, which was very bland and lacking in flavor. Giving 4 stars since the quality of each pastry was good, well baked. But the flavors didn't fully hit. read more

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Librae Bakery is one of the hottest bakeries in New York City. I happened to hit it at the right time and was able to order with a small line in front of me. First the smell is intoxicating! Freshly baked breads are to the left and so many different pastries are to the right side of the bakery. First time here and I'm here for one item, the rose pistachio croissant. Now this is a different spin on the typical croissant. Librae Bakery touts as a bakery with "Middle Eastern roots and Danish technique". Trust me, this combination invades my dreams. I also read online the coffee being served is managed by Dona Murad, a Bahraini coffee roaster. Coffee and outrageous baked goods? I ordered a latte, the rose pistachio croissant as well as a loaf of bread with cherries. I pay and run outside with my freshly baked goods. First bite, its very subtle but I taste the rose. Biting deeper, the pistachio filling kicks in and puts the croissant on another level. The Rose Croissant from Librae Bakery is a game changer for sure. Perfection being served. My wife and I DEVOURED the loaf of bread over the weekend. If you're here for a croissant, buy a load of bread as well. It really is amazing. The next time I come, I'll try the Jerusalem bagel with labneh! read more

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I went around the afternoon and unfortunately, most of the pastries were gone, but I was luckily still able to secure their Pear Almond Toffee Scone (~$8) and a 10oz Latte ($6). While the pastries are on the pricier end, I have to admit - the scone was DELICIOUS. The toffee paired so well with the almonds, and the pear gave it a nice sweetness. There's a good amount of seating for a cafe, but they fill up quick, as this bakery is popular. My friend and I ended up sharing a table with other people. I couldn't commit to their infamous $8.50 Pistachio Rose Croissant on this visit, but overall would come back when I'm in the neighborhood, to eventually try it, as well as their other pastries! read more

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Okay I wanted to think it wasn't worth the hype but it is. This croissant is life changing. Just look at how golden and buttery and crispy it looks. It's actually one of the best croissants I've ever had! The inside is really nice. There's a good amount of seating at marbled tables. Great aesthetic. The focaccia here looks delicious too! I would love to come back and try it! Staff are also super friendly! read more

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I've been coming here a handful of times and I have mixed feelings about this place. I love the location, decor/space, and selection of pastries to choose from. This is a popular spot that deserves high praise but sadly there are small issues that should be taken into account. The reason why I rated it at 3 stars are as followed. Table and seating is limited which isn't the issue, but the customers who only buy one item and take the large table that seats 2-4 people, bring theirs laptop and stays there for long periods of time. Other cafes I've been to have this rule of 30 min seating limit and no laptops, and people follow it with no complaints/issues. And music was a bit loud and possibly set at shuffle mode, it went from chill/calm music to loud pop music. Aside from those two minor issues, I do want to share my personal favorite items/pairings to end on a positive note. My favorites are the espresso pain au chocolat croissant with hot coco and pretzel bun with cappuccino. I still would recommend to come and try their array of pastries, sandwiches, and drinks. Just be attentive in finding a seat if you wish to sit inside and capture that picturesque shot read more

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Let me tell you that my expectations for the pistachio rose croissant were through the roof. I've heard too many good things and wondered how a croissant could change your life. But when I tell you this croissant CHANGED MY LIFE - I'm not exaggerating. The pastry itself was so flakey, just perfect. And the pistachio filling - I'm not even the biggest pistachio fan and I was drooling all over this thing because it was so damn delicious. I never would've thought myself a rose flavor fan but one bite of this croissant converted me. I cannot do it justice by explaining what it tasted like - just go try it. I cannot explain how good it felt to eat this croissant - i was so ready to be mad because it cost $9. But for this croissant they can take all my money TLDR: go try the pistachio rose croissant, it actually changed my life. read more

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The pistachio rose croissant was the star of the show - warm, flakey, and balanced. The focaccia was nothing special but still yummy. Latte was solid but again didn't stand out I would come back here and recommend coming on a weekday read more

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Another great bakery in the neighborhood! It's almost unfair to my waist line that I live by this, Supermoon, Petit Chou and La Cabra. I've been here three times. I had to come back again after the Infatuation post in which the majority of the writers chose Librae bakery as having the best croissants. This past week I came twice. I liked the chocolate croissant and the pistachio one as well. What really knocked things out of the park were the scones. The fig and fennel scone was to die for. It was soft, buttery, and crispy with enough savory dispersed throughout. We also had the sweet salted scone today which was amazing. read more

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Greetings from someone who has just tried one of the BEST pastries of their life: the limited edition double chocolate hazelnut knot. Its a NYFW special, so it comes in a chic box and is topped with edible pearls. The flaky croissant dough on top, coupled with the rich black cocoa flavor is the perfect treat for chocolate lovers. It's available until Feb 14! We got the pistachio rose croissant, which melded the two flavors superbly. I have full confidence that anything this bakery produces is going to be top-notch. If anyone asks me where they should get pastries in NYC, I'm guiding them straight to Librae Bakery. read more

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The feta dill scone was DELICIOUS! Bustling inside the shop but service was swift. I was planning to just pick goods up and leave which worked out, because there was no seating to be found. read more

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I got the rose pistachio croissant and loomi babka because of the reviews and the server said the loomi was his favorite. They were both okay. Shared both with a friend for breakfast and we didn't want to finish them. The croissant was a little dry. Nothing to rave about. Would I get them again or recommend them to a friend? Nah. They were both forgettable and not worth the wait or price. read more

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Amazing bakeries are in abundance throughout the country and certainly in NY but in my opinion, Librae is churning out some of the best and most innovative baked goods right now. If you don't believe me, go check it out yourself. Even Bon Appetit recently named them among the best bakeries in the country right now. Why is it so good? First, the quality. So good they can rival any other famous bakery out there. But beyond the quality, this Bahraini owned bakery lives up to their self designation of being a "third culture" bakery. You'll find Middle Eastern flavors and ingredients throughout their pastries and the results are not only delectable, they are downright picture perfect. My advice? Come early, come with a friend. Order as much as you can and make sure to get a box to go. Repeat. read more

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