Love this place!! Night Work bread is one of my favorite stops in Ballston Spa! Everything they make is sourdough-based and you can really taste the difference. The bread is so good!! Great flavor and great texture; and, I appreciate that they use organic ingredients. I actually wouldn't eat there if they didn't. The bagels are honestly amazing. They are the only bagels I will eat because they are organic sourdough (it's the only non-gf I'll eat). They are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, just how a bagel should be! Whenever I've ordered a bagel and cream cheese (which is more than a dozen times), they've always been very generous with the cream cheese, which I appreciate! They've also got more than just bread. They sell some local gifts and things: flowers, crocheted items, little crafts, chocolates, etc. Their cookies are soooooooo delicious. We always get at least one to enjoy after we eat our bagels. :-) There is a small sandwich menu (no hot items though - like no hot egg sandwiches, just egg salad). They also serve hot coffee! One tip: Go early. They often sell out of bagels and treats, especially on the weekends! It's just a really solid spot with really good food! Definitely worth checking out! We drive 25 minutes just to enjoy their bagels, bread, and treats!! read more

I'm back once again, to try their sourdough bagels that they're known for. I've always liked their sourdough baguettes and bread so I was sure that their bagels would not disappoint. Their friendly staff bagged up my everything bagel, onion as well as sesame bagel. When I got them home, I was pleasantly surprised to see how sizable and well seasoned they happened to be. They were crisp with a nice chew as well as soft on the inside. Absolutely delish and I will be back for more! read more

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I've been buying their bread at Healthy Living for a while now--the seeded sourdough is amazing--so I was excited to visit their Ballston Spa location. The shop is so cute, and I thought the prices were very reasonable. We picked up a sticky bun, brioche rolls, bagels, a tahini cookie, and tomato focaccia. The sticky bun was absolutely out of this world. Their cookies are always a hit, and this was my first time trying the tahini cookie--loved it. Everything was fresh, well-made, and exactly what you hope for from a great sourdough bakery. Can't wait to go back! read more

I've tried their breads and I would rate it 8/10. The olive and focaccia are really good. But, here is where they lost me. I was excited about their version of muffuletta and at $17 for a sandwich, you expect something special. Absolutely not. For that price point, I should be getting a substantial amount of meat and not just the bread. The sandwich costs more than most of their bread! You are serving a community of hard workers who are supporting your small business when times are tough! Furthermore, a guy waited about 1/2 hr for a bagel with just cream cheese. With all the great breads around, ignore the social frenzy with " gut healthy" sourdough and skip this establishment. When the business model does not put customers first, there will be no returning customers. read more

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We continue to try additional items from Night Work Bread and are very pleased. Today, as we were passing by we picked up some bagels and looked for my wife's favorite bead, Tart Cherry and Raisin Cinnamon Swirl. They did not have that bread, so we decided to try a loaf of Seeded Sourdough Sandwich Bread ($9). We also picked up, for the first time, some of their Bagels ($3 ea./ 4 for $10). We purchased two Sesame bagels and two Everything bagels. The first thing I noticed was that the bagels were not overly thick like some NYC bagels and even some local bagels. They were quite wide, however. These were good sized bagels that were likely to be better for making a sandwich since you wouldn't struggle to open your mouth wide enough to get a good bite. The second thing I realized was that each bagel was fully coated with its appropriate topping, and I do mean FULLY coated, on both its top AND bottom. The texture overall was a nice chewy experience with a harder crust and a softer crumb. The flavor of the sourdough seemed different than some of their breads, yet still very tasty. The Seeded Sourdough Sandwich Bread was another hit. It was available as either a rectangular or oval loaf. Topped with sesame, pepita, sunflower, and poppy seeds it had the nice sourdough flavor that Night Work is known for. This being my first time inside their brick and mortar location, I was a little surprised at the limited amount of space for both the workers and the customers. read more

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Delicious bagels. Being from NYC and Long Island I am always on the hunt for something matching those. This is in the same ballpark.

Obsessed with the Date-Cardamom loaf which is only available Weds, Thurs and Sat and is not transported to Farmers' markets. It hits a magical sweet/savory balance so it's equally good paired with butter and jam or rare roast beef and stinky cheese. Have tried the onion-olive, summer squash and artichoke-onion flatbreads and love them all. Fig walnut scone is coma-inducing. Less excited about olive bread (not enough olives and tartness for me) and farmer bread (too soft to slice for sandwiches) but your mileage may vary. Bottom line, this is a world class bakery on a side street in Ballston Spa. And you can get coffee and a loaded bagel if you care to munch and mingle. read more

Predictably, the bread is fantastic. I got just a small slice of the sourdough that comes with the soup option, and it was delightful. The soup that day was a coconut chickpea kale concoction, which was perfectly fine, but if I had made it at home I would have definitely been reaching for lemon juice, garlic, sambal oelek, etc. just to punch up the flavors a bit. The drip coffee I would not get again here, though it was nice to see oat milk out with the other creamers. Service was a little strange, in that I was waiting in front of the cash register for many silent minutes as the employee behind the counter looked at a note on her phone and muttered to herself, but I'm assuming that she was new and just engrossed in whatever information she was reviewing. Thankfully, another team member stepped up after a while and gave her a nudge. read more

Food was 5 Stars plus Service was 4 Stars Ambience for "eating in" is 4 Stars We wanted to try a new place, came for breakfast, and it was worth the 15-20 minute drive. Valentine's Day, 10:15 AM. However, I was disappointed that they do not serve decaf coffee. When we ordered, a staff member was training a new person. Both women were not welcoming or at least a little friendly. They were unpleasant even after we said it was our first time here. They may have been feeling stress. But no excuse accepted. This accounts for loss of one Star. My daughter ordered an onion bagel with cream cheese. It was outstanding because the bagel was not dense like other places. Toasted perfectly. The texture was pleasing to the bite, and the flavor was excellent. She also ordered a Sticky Bun which was decadent! Check out my photos. I read that the scones are amazing, especially the fig one. I ordered the BLT which was the best I have ever had. It was on their signature crusty sour dough bread and toasted just right. Yum. There are several varieties of bread to purchase by the loaf. They only use brioche rolls and sour dough bread for sandwiches. The quality lean bacon was so good I asked the pleasant person who made the BLT where it came from. I was told from a smokehouse in Vermont. She added that it is sold at Hannaford. The bacon portion was generous. The bacon sublime. I would have tried the Mushroon Soup but the sandwich filled me up. I thought about taking half home, but I ate it at the shop! There are a few tables across from the counter if you would like to eat in. A small vase of fresh flowers graced each table. But the draft from the entrance door was occasionally unpleasant since it was 19 degrees. While we ate, many customers came in to order or pick up. A delivery man picked up a large order to deliver to other businesses. Check out my photos that enhance my review. read more

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Off the charts sourdough bakery -- cinnamon roll was to die for and the lox bagel came with fresh vegetable fixings that were very enjoyable. Plus the team and owner are super nice! Cute, small spot with people executing 100%. Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Excellent customer service , great selection of baked goods all fresh ! This was the perfect spot to stop for breakfast ! read more

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Bread is amazing, love the babka and the scones.. customer service was very good. First time customer

Yum! We grabbed a lox sandwich, cinnamon rolls, Date/Cardamom Bread, bagels and cream cheese. Everything was great! read more

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Amazing Sourdough in all products. Have had the Country loaves of bread several times, sesame and cinnamon raisin bagels as well as all cookies. Products are fresh and taste wonderful. Stock up on cookies and freeze extras for taking out when I need one. The scones are so good and have had the pastry bars they make, as well. Every product is worth the trip and they are at the Saratoga farmer's market also on Saturday in Wilton. Not sure if they are at Lincoln Baths on Sunday read more

Best bread, and friendly staff!! The olive loaf is a family favorite. They are a great addition to our awesome village.

This place has the BEST bread I've EVER had and the babka is to Die for!!!! The next time you are in Ballston Spa NY it's a MUST!!!! The owners Leigh and Cindy are amazing!!!! read more

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Fantastic bread, fantastic sandwich. Visited from suburban Chicago. Wish i could find a bakery like this by me

Great people/service, Amazing music, and the best sourdough I've ever had! The bagel was of the highest quality and as someone who typically has new york city bagels I was thoroughly impressed with just how good their bagels are made! You can see them make the bread which is such an interesting process. If you're in the area definitely stop by and try something! read more

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Amazing food and service! They're a farmer's market turned to brick and mortar shop. It is evident from the quality of food. The owner was warm, welcoming and open to allowing me to take pictures. I'd have to say the standards are up to par with fresh ingredients and amazing taste. They know their bread jargon and have great eye for unique and niche breads. read more

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Few bakers are true artisans - sure you can find them in Europe and a few in San Francisco and NYC but seldom elsewhere - until now. Welcome to the real deal with all the makings of the best bread you ever tasted. Stop in for a sandwich, soup or salad but make sure you take a loaf or two home. The crust has that chewy texture and the body that sponge feel that soaks up the olive oil and balsamic the way it's meant to. Seriously, this is the bomb. Can't believe it's in my backyard! Definitely a destination stop! read more

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Food is top notch no doubt. My only complaint is the shelves are empty no matter when i show up. I ordered ahead - pick up at 11- shelves looked bare-few cookies left,no babka, only 1 type of focaacia- and your open till 3? This isnt the first time- have been there 3 times in this year- same story. Too bad read more

If you like sourdough products I highly recommend Night Work Bread. I especially like their bagels and cinnamon rolls.

Night Work is a fun place to visit because they have so many different fresh items available. Some are sweet and some are savory and they have breakfast items available also. read more

The Fig and Walnut Scone was decadent. I enjoyed it at the Broadway Grind. They feature your marvelous sourdough items. I have traveled the world and I must say your Scone rated #1. Texture perfect! Not overly sweet as to mask the full Fig flavor which paired with the walnuts made it scrumptious. Fresh, generous portions and well worth the cost which was not extravagant. Thanks for your dedication . Aliki M read more

Fabulous surprise! Some friends and I were visiting a few local antique places and stopped at what we thought was a deli, for lunch. What we found was something different and turned out to be exceptional! There were soup choices, a beautiful bakery and bagel options on display, including a big plate of huge cookies. One of us had egg salad on a bagel and absolutely loved it. I had "Israeli toast" - a generous slab of toasted rye topped with hummus and a delicious mixture of chopped tomato, onion and cucumber mostly. It was so very fresh and delicious. It left me feeling satisfied and full with clean healthy genuine food, like a person was meant to feel after lunch! Friend no. 3 had coffee and a large cinnamon roll which he shared and I must say, it was perfection. Crispy, cinnamon-y, with just the right balance of sweetness, also a generous size for sharing. The bakery itself was very open, clean and bright with a good amount of activity going on in the kitchen area. The lady at the register was genuinely warm and friendly. Ice water was complimentary and readily available in a large carafe, as were the utensils which were of the compostable variety (bonus!). There was some cute bench seating available inside but they had some very nice umbrellas and picnic tables outside. We ate outside as it was a lovely day to do so. If you find yourself in Ballston Spa musing the antiques stores or the town, be sure to take a turn onto Science Street and check it out for yourself. A take some bagels home for tomorrow's breakfast! read more

I absolutely love this little spot and so do my kiddos! Top notch baked goods and if you're not sure what makes them different they will happily explain it. I'm a big fan on companies that like to educate their consumer. I love to stop in whenever I get the chance! read more

I stumbled on this gem by chance. I've always liked sourdough but this is a whole new level. The cinnamon buns are incredible. The dough is soft and fresh with a slight tang from the sourdough. The cinnamon is warm and unctuous without being too sweet. The breads are best I've ever had. We had the olive bread, the seeded bread, the bagels and brioche. It's the kind of place that you want to visit often. I hear that people come to Ballston Spa from CT, MA, and VT to stand in line to get fresh goodies. Currently open Th-Sunday. Run, don't walk. Enjoy their breakfast sandwiches and toast. Take home cookies and bagels and do it all over again. Lol. read more

Excellent bagel sandwiches and cookies. Nice outdoor sitting area to eat on picnic tables. Friendly staff

Truly excellent bread. Being a truly artisan sourdough with a long ferment, the country sourdough bread keeps well in my breadbox a full week. The baguette we bought Saturday was still perfect on Tuesday night. The special flavors are incredible. I especially love the cardamom date loaf. I enjoy it as grilled cheese with bacon, In a chicken curry salad sandwich or just toasted and slathered with peanut butter (Major Maple if you can find it). The chai snickerdoodle cookies are our favorite dessert with a scotch read more

Best bread! Baked perfectly. Crispy crust, soft interior, flavorful seeds! Friendly, helpful staff. A must visit if you love bread.

Such a lovely hidden gem! Discovered this wonderful shop through the recommendation of a friend. Sweet ambiance in a casual setting that is neat, bright, and colorful. The breads are crusty and fresh as are the cookies and scones. Friendly warm staff which always represents a great work environment. Got open faced egg salad - my partner chicken salad - which was flavorful and fresh - served open-faced on the most scrumptious bread and later split a chocolate chip cookie "to die for". Tables inside and out. Great place for a tasty lunch, crunchy snack, or really great baked bread to take home for later. read more

Just the best bread around Saratoga Springs. The sourdough loaf is a perfect loaf to enjoy throughout the week ... the smell and texture is perfect. We've had both their babkas a few times and they are soooooo good! And if you looking for the occasional sweet, they have excellent selections at the farmer's markets (get there before they sell out) read more