Loved Salt Bread Ko! I got the classic salt bread, egg sandwich, summer peach, and tried a few of their spreads, including the myeongnan (pollack roe), which was definitely my favorite. The bread is so fluffy and buttery with the perfect crispy bottom, and everything tasted super fresh. The staff was also so sweet. Definitely coming back to try more! read more

Salt Bread Ko - salt bread tasting box - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The filling was creamy and the bread was crispy on the outside. The Uji Matcha, Pandan Coconut and the Black Osetra Caviar were all amazing. The staff were friendly and the bakery itself is super cute read more

Salt Bread Ko - Black Osetra Caviar - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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Extremely fresh breads. Warm with a light crust and fluffy interior. Crisp bottom with just the right amount of salt. I did not think I was going to enjoy the breads as much as I did. They are as the hype claims. Line never lessened as we waited but it moved quickly. Seating is extremely limited so don't even expect it. Staff was courteous. read more

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Had the classic salt bread here on a workday evening. There was no line to order and then a slight wait for our bread to come out. We could see them putting in fresh batches. Limited seating indoor with benches along the side and a couple of tables outside but overall hard to come by. The salt bread was large and we just had the original with the nori spread. The Nori spread was good and the seaweed flavor was quite strong which was nice. The bread itself was quite large, very fluffy and buttery inside. I only wish there was more of a crust, just some on the bottom but overall the exterior was very soft and dimpled in as soon as you held it. Great to have a fresh salt bread spot in ktown but not my favorite. read more

This bakery really got me hooked. Soft, pillowy buttery salt bread with that perfect fresh-baked texture. Simple, warm, and seriously satisfying. The kind of bakery stop that makes you want to come back for another after another. The pastries aside from the original salt bread also come with filled in cream like Earl Grey Chocolate, Strawberry Lychee Jam . They also sell specialty sandwiches like Black Osetra Caviar with truffle spread or scallion spread, Spam Egg & Cheese Sandwich. The spreads in different flavors like Scallion, Garlic Knot, Nori Sesame Oil are fabulous ! They are so rich, creamy with authentic bold flavors. I love them all . Really, you need to check this bakery out. Everything is just exceptional. What I ordered : Pastries : Original Earl Grey Chocolate Pandan Coconut Uji Matcha Spreads : Nori Sesame Oil Truffle Myeongnan (Pollock Roe) Drinks : Iced Matcha Latte read more

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The salt bread is so good and fresh. It's warm. Tastes so good with the guava jam, which is a separate add-on purchase. It's not too salty or oily either. There was only a short line during mid-afternoon snack time. There are 2 kiosks to order from. I got the combo of 2 salt breads with 1 iced soy milk. There is a ledge bench to sit and eat. No tables or chairs. read more

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I've had salt bread in Korea before and remember not being super impressed, but my friend loves Salt Bread Ko, so we visited while waiting for a concert at MSG. The store itself is not awfully big, but I think they did as much as they could to make it look cute and polished enough to want to stick around sitting on the window sill. The pastry cases showcase some of the cream dips that are available. My friend loves just the salt bread itself, so we ordered a set of three plain salt bread. It's a little bit pricey, but each piece of bread was pretty sizeable, right around the size of a Costco croissant. The shape was really cute and Instagrammable too. Because it was hot and fresh out the oven, the buttery smell hit me right away. The dough is pillowy and soft but with a pleasant crunch on the crust. The whole bread is very buttery, and I realized that the salt breads I had in Korea were usually smaller and had less depth in the butter fragrance, though my hand would be greasy after having a salt bread. Salt Bread Ko salt bread was also quite buttery but didn't feel overly greasy. It was a little saltier than I expected, and I found the extra salinity didn't enhance the butter flavor. But the bread was still quite nice warm and not too sweet. Overall, I do think the plain is the way to go, though if you're looking for a sweet dessert, the creams all looked quite nice. read more

Salt Bread Ko - Plain salt bread - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

TOO GOOD! I recently tried salt bread in Seoul and this is the real deal! I'm surprised this place didn't have a line out the door!? They have a lot of different flavor combinations here but honestly you can't go wrong with the plain/original. Super buttery crispy bottom that doesn't need anything imo. I got it with the chili oil butter which was really good though (ended up saving that to use on something else) Will be back!! read more

Salt Bread Ko - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I LOVE salt bread and salt bread ko does not disappoint!! My friend liked the cream salt bread a lot but I am a softy for the original salt bread. It is crispy on the outside (especially the bottom you can hear the satisfying crunch!) and super soft and buttery inside. So good when it's fresh and warm. The heirlook tomato saltbread is also pretty good. But my true love will always be the regular salt bread. Out of all the dips, my favorite is hands down the truffle. It is a little pricier but it is so worth it. Not a big fan of the garlic one. The spicy one is ok. The line can seem intimidating but they are pretty efficient and get to you shortly soon after you order on the kiosk. Very little sitting room in and outside so be ready to take to go if needed. read more

Salt Bread Ko - Cream salt bread on top and regular on bottom - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Lovely lovely cafe in ktown selling great pastries and refreshing drinks. My bf and I tried their new strawberry matcha latte which had the right amount of sweetness. Their salt breads were spot on so tasty and the dips were so addictive to try. Staff was also super nice and knowledgeable on the food and highly recommend checking this out :) read more

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Finally came here after hearing all the good things about this place. The menu is quite simple with a few salt bread options and drinks to choose from. The store is definitely tiny and it's meant for take-out. There is a ledge by the window inside that you could sit at but with all the foot traffic, it's not enjoyable for you or the other customers. When you enter, there's a couple of kiosks that you order from. Then they'll call you when your order is ready. I got the pandan coconut one and it was very good. There was a good ratio of filling to bread and it was not too sweet or dense. The bread was soft and fluffy and the slight salty flavor balanced out the sweetness. It is a bit on the pricey side in my opinion so this would be an occasional treat for myself. read more

Salt Bread Ko - Pandan coconut salt bread - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Came the taste the salt bread and it was delicious! The texture was a little like a kolache with a distinct saltiness. Also had the soy milk with it and although it was refreshing, most of it was ice. Had a bite of the tomatoes and cream cheese salt bread - it was refreshing and good. Nice for a quick stop. There's a window sill seat for about 2-3 people and a bar you can lean on. Definitely a takeaway bakery. read more

Salt Bread Ko - Salt bread - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Tldr: worth it if you come across a fresh batch Spontaneously decided to come here while I was in K-Town. It was 6pm on a Saturday, and there was a dozen people standing around when I arrived. Turns out they weren't allowed to order yet because a new batch of bread isn't ready yet. Luckily a new batch was ready in less than 10 minutes after I arrived. They started letting us put in our orders while the bread was cooling but gave a heads up that if we want fillings, it would take longer since they had to cool more. I only ordered 3 plain salt bread, so I was able to get my breads very quickly. I heard how they bake fresh batches regularly, but I didn't expect them to have a new batch less than an hour before they closed. Then again seeing how they have a queue at that hour means it wouldn't be a concern. I was still surprised to stumble into a new batch. When I got my bread, it was steaming hot from the bag. I struggled to hold on to it with the napkin provided. Omg it is the fluffiest bread I've ever had. I think this might be the freshest bread I've ever had out of an oven (steaming hot steamed buns are a different story). It was obviously oily from the butter, but that didn't bother me even though it normally would. The salt is obvious both from the outside and the inside which is also slightly saltier than I normally like. I like how the outside has a sturdy, not crunchy but obvious dry shell on the outside. Overall it tastes like a more decadent version of dinner bread rolls. I don't like the way they only let you buy plain breads at a minimum of 3 or 2 with a spread. I don't want any spreads, nor do I want to eat three breads at once. I was in a rush so only had time to eat one while fresh. I think I could eat 2 if I'm hungry but 3 would be too heavy. The butter heaviness and oiliness is less appealing when cold. I think it was the right choice to not get any spreads since the appeal here is the fluffiness, freshness, and richness. Spreads and fillings would force us to wait for the bread to cool down. Also the butter and salt is strong enough that additional flavors would be too much. If must, I guess choose something sweet. I'd rather they upcharge me to $5 or something to buy just one. Then again I don't like how it's that expensive for such a plain roll lol... I guess by forcing people to buy multiple they can ensure that batches can sell out and therefore bake regularly to provide that that appealing fresh baked goodness. read more

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One of the best things ever- I kept seeing it online and missed the cut off the first time I tried to go. It's safe to say this lives up to the hype The chili butter is sooo good- I can only imagine what the truffle one tastes like. I didn't expect the tomato salt bread to taste as delicious as it did. It comes with scallion butter and complements the tomato so well! The plain salt bread is also good, buttery, and light. Earl grey was good but the filling isn't as extraordinary as some of the other pairings. i'd love to try the pandan coconut one read more

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Good combo for a summer afternoon. Grease so please finished off in no time , if you are feeling fancy you could get some caviar but I am on budget so I get the free spread ( the everything spread) i think that tasted like caviar for a hot second. O the matcha latte you could order to wash down the butter. Overall, that day I would like to gain some weight. read more

Salt Bread Ko - With everything spread. Good garlicky stuff - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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Tried Salt Bread Ko for the first time and absolutely loved this spot! The salt bread is so crispy on the bottom and soft and savory on top. The texture was amazing and pairs so well with the spreads. I got the guava (seasonal flavor) which was so fragrant and fresh as well as the kimchi bacon which is perfect for the savory peeps out there. The bread is baked fresh every 30min and the staff were all so friendly. The heirloom tomato bread tasted SO FRESH and came with the green onion spread inside, making it super refreshing. This spot is great for a delicious and quick pick me up or even if you want a quick Matcha Latte! I highly recommend and would definitely be back‍ read more

Salt Bread Ko - Strawberry White Chocolate, Matcha, 2 Salt Breads Guava and Kimchi Bacon Spreads - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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Located on 32nd St, bet 5th Ave and Madison Ave. Small place, had to wait outside when there was a very short line inside. One bench inside. Posted menu was small, but I ordered via the kiosk which showed more options. Got the summer peach- bread was soft, slightly sweet with hint of salt; and the filling with thin slices of peach was really good, and not too sweet. Made to order and was quick, and packaged in a sturdy container so can travel with it (but I think it's best to eat it soon.) read more

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While the line may look long, it's just to order at the two kiosks - so don't be intimidated! You can get their more dessert forward combinations or just a classic 3 for $14. The salt bread was freshly baked and warm, with a toasty bottom, salty top, and cloud like interior - and definitely bigger than other salt breads I've tried. read more

Salt Bread Ko - Salt bread - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Easily the best salt bread I've had so far. I ordered the Pandan coconut and its one of the best salt bread ive had. Great balance of salty and sweet. The pandan filling was not overly sweet and the pandan flavor did not overpower the bread. But the best part was the almost brulee like crust on the bottom. It was totally unexpected but it provided an extremely satisfying crunch to the bite. read more

Salt Bread Ko - Pandan coconut - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

After trying Justin's I had to test out Salt Bread Ko for research purposes! There are a lot more options and combinations here, but I wanted to try the original. Ordered the 2 Salt Breads + 1 Spread ($12) and chose the Scallion. The bread was fluffy, soft, and very buttery. A little too buttery for me and it was lacking salt. I only tasted the salt when I got to the actual grains on top. And despite there being scallion slices in the spread, the flavor was almost nonexistent. read more

My first time having salt bread... damn is all I got to say. It's soooo good!! I love the spread selections they have available to choose from. Line moves very quickly esp ordering from the kiosk. Store is super small and can get cramped pretty quickly though. read more

Salt Bread Ko - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Back to Salt Bread Ko after two months and saw they've got some changes since the opening. Instead of hourly drops, they now bake their salt bread fresh in small batches every 30 minutes. The prices also went up: from $10 to $12 for 2 Salt Bread plus a spread, and from $12 to $14 for 3 Salt Bread. I had to wait for a bit for their new batch, so mine was still warm every time I get it. I also just noticed they use Isigny Sainte-Mère butter (a premium french butter I actually use at home!) which makes the bread extra rich with a touch of mineral sea salt. ＊Uji Matcha Salt Bread $6.50 * I was genuinely blown away by this one. This is the least sweet flavor out of all their sweet salt bread I've tried, with a slight bitterness from the rich matcha whipped cream. They were generous with the filling too, as there was matcha cream throughout the entire bread! ＊Strawberry White Chocolate Ganache Salt Bread $6.50 The strawberry white chocolate ganache was light, fluffy, and reminded me of strawberry yogurt. It's less sweet than the strawberry lychee jam flavor I tried before, and the bottom stayed crispy. ＊OG Salt Bread ** Their salt bread is so plump! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, with the perfect butter hole and a crunchy bottom. Tbh I liked it even more on its own than with the spreads. But if you're getting spreads, I'd rank (1) truffle (2) chili crisp (3) pollack roe. 2 salt bread + 1 spread for $12, 3 Salt Bread for $14 read more

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The place has THE BEST BREAD, crispy on the bottom and perfectly airy and soft inside. It's one of those things that seems simple until you realize how hard it is to get the texture right and I get why they bake every 30 minutes! The egg sandwich and tomato were AMAZING but my favorite is still the original salt bread which I typically take home and make breakfast sandwiches out of the next morning . The bread is bigger than you'd expect and you can put all kinds of fillings inside. This place is WAY better than Justin's which reminds me of regular restaurant breadsticks versus the salt bread I had overseas in Asia. RUN to Salt Bread Ko and make sure to try all their new flavors. read more

Salt Bread Ko - salt bread Strawberry Lychee Jam - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

You can imagine my excitement when another salt bread bakery opened up in NYC! Salt bread has blown up for a reason, and this spot is doing it right. Everything is baked fresh, with new batches coming out every hour. It's buttery, soft, and pillowy on the inside, with a crispy, golden bottom that makes all the difference. Think of it as a cross between a steamed bun and a croissant. They also offer a great selection of dips and spreads like truffle, garlic knot, and nori sesame oil. There was a long line when I went but luckily it moved pretty fast. I need to come back to try more, especially one of their sweet options. read more

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Vibe/ambiance: fresh bakery but no seating Service: standard Items ordered: salt bread: 6.8/10; fresh batch straight out of oven, but felt a little underbaked read more

Salt Bread Ko - Salt bread - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

TL;DR: TOO salty, but maybe we got a bad batch Ended up coming by here and waiting for their next batch of salt bread to be done so we could order. You order at a kiosk inside, which they only had 2, and it gets crowded in there with people who are waiting for their order from the previous batch/waiting to order when it's done. The service was great though. They were so friendly and nice. I think they could benefit with crowd control inside. The space is VERY small, and people who got their order would just stand inside, making it difficult for more people to come in and order/people who are waiting for their order to come out. Additionally, I think they could package their breads a bit better. Separately rather than throwing them in the to-go bags. Overall, their salt breads come out nice and hot. FOOD: ~Original salt bread (2/5): I know the name says salt bread, but these were unbearably salty. The spreads I got were also on the salty side so it did not dampen the saltiness much. ~Black Osetra Caviar with Truffle Spread (3/5): I give this a higher rating because, while it is expensive, it comes with a GENEROUS amount of caviar. This was definitely better than the salt bread itself. ~Nutella salt bread (2.5/5): Still salty, but the sweetness from the nutella spread made it a little better. The spread itself was just okay. Overall, I wouldn't wait in a long line for this again. read more

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Warm, soft, and chewy salted bread with crispy edges~ it's what dreams are made of. Ordering and payment are completely through the kiosk, wait time for order wasn't too long. Got the Pandan Coconut cream salt bread~tasted so delicious. The combination of buttery salty bread and the sweet cream filling; takes buns/breads to a whole new level. Also, got the iced Matcha Latte, which tasted okay. The star of the show is still this warm salted bun~loved it! thinking of joining their loyalty program to add some more yummy deals. read more

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{Overall: 4; Food: 4} Service: 4 Salt Bread Ko is a fun bakery with a unique offering (salt bread). They only release bread at specific intervals, with a timer on their website, to ensure you only buy bread fresh. It's served right out of the oven, so it is incredibly warm and fluffy. I think it's still good even when not fresh! It just becomes firm as salt bread does. They have some fun toppings and spreads. The savory spreads are between butter and cream cheese. The lines are not too bad, even on weekends. Once you are in line, it moves relatively quickly since people are just ordering on a screen. Service is friendly. Everyone working there seems excited to be there. It's fun to see the fresh bread come out. The store is small with no seating. I think the bread would be just as good without the hype created by having to buy it at specific times. It would be even better if they allowed customers to place orders at any time and come back to pick up once they are ready, rather than only taking orders right when the bread is out of the oven. That would make the line shorter. read more

I wasn't expecting a takeout spot to serve the best bread I've ever had, but here we are. This bread is absolutely unreal. The inside is impossibly soft and pillowy, the bottom has the most satisfying golden crisp, and it's finished with just the right amount of flaky salt. It's one of those things where you take one bite and immediately start wondering how soon you can come back for more. And the truffle butter? That deserves its own standing ovation. Rich, creamy, perfectly balanced, and so good that I was scraping every last bit out of the little container. Not a single drop was going to waste. The fact that this came in a simple to-go container somehow made it even more impressive. No fancy plates, no restaurant ambiance--just ridiculously good food doing all the talking. 1000/10. If you're ordering from here and you skip the bread, we can't be friends. read more

Salt Bread Ko is really amazing! The store is located right around k-town and there's usually a line. They tend to sell out really quick within 10-15 mins of opening and make more batches every 30 minutes throughout the day. If you want to grab some on the weekend, make sure to get there early! I tried both the sweet and regular breads and ended up enjoying the regular ones with spreads a lot more as they were super savory. The bread was soft on top but had a nice flaky/buttery bottom with a nice salty kick to it! My favorite spreads of the three I tried was the Scallion followed by Pollock Roe. The Pandan and Strawberry were also great but I felt the sweetness overpowered the flavor of the salt bread just a bit. If you have an air fryer at home, these are perfect to warm at a low temp for a little before serving! read more

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We were waiting for our lunch reservation nearby and checked out Salt Bread Ko after seeing the line of people waiting for it to open shortly before noon. We grabbed a pack of 3 + spread to share and while I only had the og salt bread plain it was great warm and pretty buttery. I appreciated that there was a good amount of salt as well for flavor and overall a tasty snack. I didn't try the spread or the sweet/savory combos but they don't have everything available at each hour. Definitely come when a new batch drops for warm bread. read more

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A new salt bread place opened recently. It's more of a takeout place. Very limited seating in the restaurant, and a bench outdoor. It has specific time drops (go to the website for the time drops so you can get the fresh out of the oven experience). They still write the time drop schedule on the door but it's easier to go to the website. Yay! I finally timed it with the next freshly baked drop was available. 10 minutes before the bread was baked/cooled down, the employees tells you to put your order in via the kiosks. There is an order limit of 3 breads per person. The savory/salted ones were ready quicker since it didn't need extra preparation. The sweet ones took a bit longer since the employee had to cut the bread open, wait for the bread to cool before piping the cream into the bread. It tasted better freshly baked so enjoy! read more

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Price notwithstanding, this was a delicious place to try the viral salt bread. I can say that we are big fans! We got the salt bread with chive spread, a chocolate Earl gray tea filled bread, and a classic milk creme bread. The plain bread was delicious, even though we went an hour or so before closing! The plain bread still tasted fresh and I couldn't tell how long ago it had been baked. There's a perfect combination of crunch, fluffiness, and salt. The spread was a nice touch, but we won't get it next time- the plain bread by itself was delicious that it didn't need extra spread. As for the sweet buns, they had a gratuitous amount of cream filling and were not to sweet. A perfect harmony of sweet filling and slightly salty bread. Overall, we will come by again! It is on the expensive side, but so worth it for a treat! read more

The line out the door was definitely justified. I've had Korean salt bread elsewhere, but the salt bread here was super good. I just got 3 plain salt breads because I was taking it to go for the BTS concert at MetLife. I ate them 4+ hours later, and even one of them the next morning, and they tasted better than salt bread I've had fresh at other places. Perfectly buttery and salty. Nice crispy bottom while being soft everywhere else. I wish I had a chance to get more while I was in town! read more

Tried the tiramisu salt bread and it was good! Crunchy salty bread with tiramisu cream just perfect!! Will come back try the earl grey chocolate!! read more

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First time trying it... not sure about the hype since the next store that sells custard tarts also offers salt bread, but let's try this place since I think it is the first place in Koreatown to sell salt bread. I ordered the 2 salt bread + garlic knot spread, pandan coconut, and strawberry chocolate. I preferred the savory over the sweet. The bread itself was crispy on the bottom (so much oil) and soft on top, with a sprinkle of sea salt, which reminded me of a pretzel, just way softer. The wait wasn't too long on a Saturday at 1ish, once you ord read more

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"Meh"... it's ok la. I think for anyone who hasn't visited Seoul and tasted their famous salt bread, then this would be OK. Bc in lieu of airfare, you're getting an introduction. I was surprised there's a line around lunch time, since this is more like a breakfast or snack. The line was short, waited about 5-10 mins, before ordering through the kiosk. ( congestion is from the kiosk ordering). Service is that you get a packaged good. Small shop. More than 6 ppl will be uncomfortable. Grabbed their original salt bread, nothing fancy, no spread (bc if it's truly the amazing version with the fluffy butter center, you won't need it) and ... it was ok. Would I buy again? Nah. read more

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Heard buzz about this place and decided to check out. It was just a handful of people inside when I arrived. It is easy to order from the kiosk. There are no registers, so its all card or tap to pay only, no cash. Staff said that maximum that they were selling per person was 3. I couldn't eat too many & was by myself so I ordered 2 with the strawberry lychee spread which was $2.00 extra. There are many spread options. Some are additional. My order was quick and came out hot. The sweetness of the spread mixed well with the salty of the bread. Definitely do need a drink. Places is small with few bench seats, inside and out. Can definitely see this place being a hit when the weather gets warmer. read more

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Food 5/5 Value 2/5 Ooomph salt bread ko is officially my favorite salt bread spot at the moment! While the price is definitely on the higher side ($12 for 3), the quality makes it worth the splurge. The bread is incredibly fluffy and soft with a rich, buttery center that actually melts in your mouth, exactly what a perfect Shio Pan should be. I arrived at 10:30 AM and was lucky there was no line. Note: Their flavored options aren't ready until noon, so I'll definitely be back to try those next! read more

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I was so excited when I got off the bus and saw this place right in-front of me! I had been wanting to check it. Guess it was my day. It is an order by kiosk place. They have two kiosks and you get a number and when your number is called, your order is ready. I only had the regular salt bread no fillings inside. But from the menu as you see in my pictures they have a few different kinds that you can have in your salt bread. As I said I opted just to go with the regular one. It was tasty and buttery. I would cone back here as I have gotten into salt bread recently. The ambiance is chill. It is a small place with a little indoor and outdoor bench. read more

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