I'm a snob for really good croissants. Big Booty has THE BEST most authentic French croissants in…read moretown. The perfect match of crunchy surface and buttery interior. A little salty butter and some good coffee...shut your eyes....and you're in Paris.

While I was heading to the train station on a Citi Bike, I realized there was a bakery. I happen to…read morebe on the hunt for some cake to enjoy on the train back to Philadelphia. So I whipped my bike around, and headed inside. The exterior of the store is small and cute. I loved seeing everything in the window. Great advertising. The name itself also made us giggle. There were a few others walking by and they had a giggle too. Clever for sure. Really gets people looking. Once inside there were two men working. I think it was close to closing because they were wrapping things up. But, they were willing to help us place our order and get us situated. They were kind and helpful. I opted for a chocolate base cupcake, red velvet, and funfetti. Funfetti was my favorite! The cake was moist and the icing was nice and sugary. I prefer a sugary icing. The chocolate cupcake was rich in flavor. I absolutely loved the cupcakes. Simple with a little pizazz. The cost was about $4+ for each cupcake. I think that is on point and pretty reasonable. It is comparable to other bakeries in NY and other states. I'd definitely return to grab some more on my next trip.

Chocolate chip cookies are amazing and owner is the nicest woman ever, definitely recommendread more

The woman at the counter was friendly and went over the menu and seasonal specials with us…read more Everything was great, your typical NYC bakery ambiance.

So happy to have so much to choose from that is all gluten free and dairy free. We bought an…read moreassortment just to try things out. Cream puff. Delicious. Other favorites were the cinnamon chocolate chip muffin and the almond cookies. It's a small space, so can feel overwhelming with all of the choices. They are happy to help you pick just the right thing for your occasion or let you ponder the choices in awe. A really enjoyable experience/treat for the sweet tooth. We will definitely come back when we are back in town.

December 2025: i saw that they were selling sufganiyots during this month and i never had one…read morebefore so i was intrigued. i only got two since i wasn't sure if i would like it or not and when i tried it, i knew i should have gotten more. if i were to compare it to something else, it would be similar to a jelly doughnut, EXCEPT SUFGANIYOTS ARE WAY BETTER! the sufganiyot was soft and not dry, it reminded me of a biscuit but soft and fluffy. and the inside had this, i believe a raspberry or strawberry jam that paired so well with the doughy exterior. it was also not too sweet, just how i like it!!!! this pastry was honestly one of the best things i've ever eaten, i'm not even exaggerating. IT WAS THAT GOOD. LIKE WHAT KIND OF SORCERY IS THIS?!?! UGH I WAS SO MAD because by the time i ate my sufganiyot, i was already at work, and i wasn't gonna be in the area until the new year, so i literally called the bakery a few days later asking them if they were still selling them after new years and they said the item will only be selling in december. NOOOOOOOOOOO, I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE END OF 2026 TO EAT THEM AGAIN??? lol, it's fine. i can wait. but yeah, when the holidays come around, go to By the Way Bakery, and don't sleep on these!!! February 2026: recently, i helped throw a going away party for a coworker at my job and i suggested that we get a cake from By the Way Bakery even though i never had any of their cakes before. but i've had a bunch of their other items so, i was certain that their cakes would be a hit too. so my coworker got their classic chocolate cake and honestly, i thought it way too sweet. like it definitely tasted good, don't get me wrong. but personally for me, it was quite rich and i had to drink water in between bites because of how chocolatey it was. everyone at my job enjoyed it though so i'm happy they were pleased with my recommendation.

A friend and I stumbled upon this bakery on a walk in NYC. We love the peanut butter, double…read morechocolate chip and while chocolate chip cookies. The service was friendly and they were happy to answer any questions we had. The ambiance was neat too. I would recommend them for snacks with protein in them. Ps. Don't get a bag if you don't need to, they charge a $1 for it.

I randomly decided to stop by with no prior knowledge of this store-just because I saw protein +…read morebakery ??? Walking in there were lots of sweets and was welcomed by an employee who explained the gist of everything! I am not usually a fan of sweets but I decided to try the chocolate brownie and lemon bar which were so good. The employee offered to warm them up which I highly recommend and was a perfect treat to walk in the cold! I did not taste any weird aftertaste and genuinely tasted like a normal brownie! I do wish the lemon were a lil less sweet and more sour- but that's just me not liking sweets and loving sour things!

Breakfast-- it's a small space with friendly staff. There are a few tables plus bar seats…read more The gluten free pastries do not taste gluten free. That is, I assume, what every reader wants to know. The bread tasted gf but it's a good version. Chicken salad was a huge serving and good. Omelettes were tasty and had good filling flavors and amounts I would come here again in a second.

Small cafe with a yummy menu. I enjoyed a gluten free cinnamon roll and side of bacon to start my…read moremorning. The server was very kind and attentive. Wish I could come back to take advantage of the pasta and wine deal! Lots of baked goods that were also dairy free like scones and muffins and small bags of cookies for sale too.

nutella banana bread was soooo moist! friendly staff as well! will definitely be returningread more

3.75 I at first went to Unregular Pizza looking for the…read morebakery. Thanks to a sign on their door about Unregular Bakery having seating, found out it is located on the next block across the street. Got Bombolones -$5.50 - $6. Blueberry rosemary (vegan) was filled and also topped with a jam-like topping- was good, though 1/2 was enough bec still sweet. My family liked the strawberry cheesecake one, topped with a fresh strawberry. Other pastries available, some savory options as well. A whole menu of hot and cold beverages. Wouldn't mind tasting another pastry if in the area. Located in busy Union Sq area so a few train lines nearby.

I wasn't even remotely in the market for dessert but then I walked by and the Cookie Odyssey sign…read morebasically said, "Hey you. Yeah, you." I told myself I'd just browse... and then they offered me a sample. Game over! These cookies strike that elite balance of chewy on the inside with just a little crust on the outside. I was instantly sold. Huge fan, zero regrets, and I'd absolutely recommend this spot to anyone in the UES looking to indulge in some solid cookies. Banana Chocolate Chunk Cookie (5/5) - Apparently their bestseller, and I totally see why. Imagine moist banana bread that decided to glow up and become a chocolate chunk cookie. Unreal. Do yourself a favor and try this one! Peanut Butter Cup / Reese's Pieces Cookie (5/5) - A no-brainer win for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. Overall, this place hits!

I walk by all the time and finally gave into my chocolate chip craving and stopped by for some…read morecookies. It's super tiny inside - one table. The counter with the cookies is small too. I got 3 mini cookies for $5.99: - triple chocolate: not as chocolatey as other ones surprisingly - banana chocolate: the banana just added a different texture to the cookie - I didn't mind it! - original chocolate chip: just what I was craving - it hit the spot

Solid cake makers & great quick spot for a sweet treat. I'd recommend anything cake based vs their…read moreother items like cookies. For example the red velvet & the strawberry snack cakes were wonderful. I loved that you could really taste the butter in the cake. I also enjoyed the snowball (pink marshmallow & coconut over chocolate cake) just based on nostalgia- if you remember those from childhood. Big shop, very cute, plenty of space to sit & enjoy or plug in a laptop even.

Ok so I finally stopped in because I walk by it all the time and it always looks like it's gonna be…read moreincredible. I didn't go for a full cake (maybe that's my mistake lol), I just grabbed the blackout snack cake and a swiss roll. Both were... fine. Like genuinely not bad, I ate them, no regrets, but I also wasn't sitting there like "omg I need to come back tomorrow." The blackout snack cake was super chocolatey (which is the whole point) but it felt kinda dense/heavy and after a few bites I was like ok yeah, I get it. The swiss roll was soft and cute and all that, but it tasted pretty standard? Not dry or anything, just not memorable. Service was totally fine. People were nice, quick, normal, no weird vibes. I didn't do a big convo with anyone but they were friendly and helpful enough. Ambiance is actually really nice though, bright, clean, cozy in that bakery way, kinda calm. It's a cute place to pop into and it smells good in there. One thing though: I didn't see any deals/specials and it felt a little pricey for "snack cake + roll" that were just ok. I'm guessing the full cakes are better and that's what people are really coming for. If I go back, I'd probably try a slice or a full cake situation, because I feel like I didn't order the right thing this time.