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    4.4 (80 reviews)
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    Chris W.

    Wanted to try Smor next door but it was closed, so picked up some items from the bakery: - AEC egg sandwich (5/5): buttery fluffy bread, eggs, and avocado. Incredible, freshly made - Cinnamon roll (4/5): quite dense and very sweet - Egg and ham croissant (4.5/5): enjoyable - Double espresso (4/5): not bad, don't think it was single origin, darker roast Very hard finding seating inside so had to sit outside in the 25 degree cold for a while, will be back someday to try out the actual restaurant!

    Nancy A.

    So I passed by this nice cute, hip, and trendy bakery and to my surprise, it has a nice list of drinks that are really affordable compared to a lot of coffee shops these days. Got an iced latte with skim milk and it was pretty good. Place is very quiet and it was somewhat packed. Pretty good place to use your computer to do work and sip coffee. Lots of wood seating and a very industrial feel with high ceilings.

    Muoi H.

    One of the best cardamon cinnamon roll I've had so far in NY! The matcha donut was overly sweet for me! Definetly coming back here every time I'm in NY

    Gab G.

    Stopped in here on a Saturday afternoon to grab a cardamom bun. It was solid, but the ones at La Cabra (or Otway Bakery, if you're willing to go to Brooklyn) are much better.

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    Katey G.

    I popped over to Smør to meet a friend for coffee and a treat. The bakery is a great spot to sit and enjoy a casual bite and a nice coffee. There's a good amount of seating for such a small space with natural light and a good atmosphere. I decided to get an iced latte and an open faced tuna sandwich. I'm a big tuna sandwich fan (especially any option that does not include celery). This one is served on top of sliced sourdough with lettuce, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and dill. It was very good, but not a resounding favorite. It was a bit messy to eat, and I think it had a few too many ingredients. Still a tasty lunch that I wouldn't hesitate to order again.

    Joyce C.

    If you're looking for Cardamom Buns, this is the place! Best one I've had in NYC so far. It's a full experience - the lacey baked dough strips, generous amounts of cardamom paste, the little bits of course sugar topping. Everything that I've read about and try to re-creating at home, but why spend the hours when you can support a small business with $5-6 purchase. The bakery is a bit of a trek from the subway, but a bit easier if you take the L from Union Square/14 Street to 1st Avenue. Would like to explore those avenues more in the future. When I went, in 2024, there was a lot of construction awning covering the business and block, so it was a bit hard to find. Came upon the sister restaurant, Smor, first and had to continue walking down. Upon entering, you're in the cloud of wonderful smells and cozy minimal Norwegian design, lots of plywood colors, a little seating area in the front, and shelves for a small marketplace. There's only a few tables to sit at, maybe more during the warmer months outside. The items that they had for sale on marketplace were well curated, high-quality, and unique; showcasing a lot of small businesses; but I was here for the cardamom buns! And they had plenty. It was late on a Sunday afternoon, so I'm not sure if they usually sell other pastries. But they had plenty of what I was looking for. I don't remember if I also got a cinnamon bun, I think it was okay too. Go here! Get a few and freeze them for a delicious breakfast or snack - or you may just end up eating them all in one week, like I did. So addicting. And isn't cardamom healthy for you? - an Ayurvedic spice. Benefits all around, LOL.

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    Shirin B.

    Best cardamom bun in the city. You can't have a bad pastry here, all of it is baked fresh, including their bread loaves. East village was pretty dead on a Friday morning but then I walked past smor and it was packed!! Their brunch items including their avo toast and eggs are also delicious but definitely come for a coffee and a pastry!

    Pesto asiago roll
    Stephanie C.

    Stopped in on a walk around the neighborhood and the place was full of people working on their laptops or reading. I could see why because the space was airy and sunlit and smelled like bread, an ideal combination. We arrived when they were cleaning the display case so we couldn't get a good look at the items available and there wasn't a menu of the baked goods offered (not uncommon especially in places that change up their menu regularly), but the staff member named a few of the items they had available. I picked a savory option, the pesto asiago roll. It was okay minus a bitter note from the pesto that clashed with the sharpness of the asiago. The laminated dough was good, it had a nice stretchiness that could've been enhanced with a quick reheat. I'll make sure to try some of their other options next time I'm in the area.

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    Aine V.

    second time here and did not disappoint! still have savory bfast options at the bakery. got bfast burrito and sandwich both were delish. also got the cinnamon roll and cardamom bun of course. service quick! sat outside and had a grand ole time

    Cardamom bun + cardamom latte
    Dana S.

    I was looking for a bakery in this area, found this place and saw some pictures of the cardamom bun, and was sold. The shop was a lot smaller than I expected and was packed, but I was able to get one of the tables outside. The cardamom bun was as good as it looked, very soft, a little buttery, and pleasantly strong on the cardamom. I got a decaf cardamom latte to go with, which was also great, very smooth and just barely sweet. Wonderful start to my morning.

    Various pastries and FOCACCIA SLICE
    Emma P.

    What a great little coffee shop! After enjoying a dinner at Smorgasbord we decided to visit the bakery for breakfast. It's fairly but has seats inside and out (not sure if there's a restroom?), service is at the counter. They have a range of pastries and sandwiches and coffee etc. The coffee is great, strong but smooth and the pastries are fantastic. We had a seasonal donut and a Cardamom Bun. The bun was less doughy than others I have had previously- it had more of a heavy croissant like texture. It was however delicious with a good hit of Cardamom. Staff are friendly, the cafe is light and bright, there's a small variety of groceries to buy (condiments, canned fish etc) and prices are reasonable.

    Cardamom bun
    Francesca A.

    Nice people, sweet young person at the register! Omg the cardamom bun. Don't miss it if you are in the east village, it can hold its own against any croissant! Coffee was excellent, I went twice on our last visit because I wanted that cardamom bun.

    Albert K.

    Cute spot! Bakery where a lot of their goods are also made here. Good choices of scones, pastries, and cookies. Coffee very reasonably priced with a latte at $4.50.

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    0.9 mi

    I am obsessed with the pastries and cakes here and how beautiful they are! I deeply appreciate the…read moreartistry that goes into making these fruit-looking desserts that bring the taste to life. The Mango and Pistachio looked so realistic and mirrored the flavors perfectly. I love the size of their cakes which are perfect to share with a group of 4. I indulged in their Black Sesame Mochi Cake and Blueberry Chiffon Cake which both have the fluffiest sponge cake base, a fluffy vibrant cream, and fresh ingredients and fruit. Give their drinks a try too. I enjoy their matcha here! The Traffic Lights is a strawberry matcha with a mango cream top. And I also tried their Black Sesame Latte but substituted the espresso for matcha and loved this customized pairing. FYI, there is no bathroom!

    Finally decided to try this place after walking by it for years. I refused to try this in the past,…read morebecause I didn't like how many items they put on display. It felt like items weren't made with care and mass produced at a factory or something. I went 10 minutes before they closed and there was still 10+ of each dessert. I'm not convinced that they will dispose of them. Even if they do, it means they didn't do a good job in forecasting demand especially after being in business for multiple years. I ordered mango and yuzu. Both were too sweet and had one dimensional flavor and textures, not refreshing per their stated flavors. Even if their appearances take effort, they don't look pretty enough for me to forgive what goes in my mouth. I'm used to having patisseries with many layers and elements. Mango's sponge probably only took up 20% of the bottom, because I barely had bites of it. Most of my bites didn't have any. I didn't like how liquid the filling was. It didn't exactly ooze out but just melted into a puddle in my mouth. Yuzu looks pretty with the pink and yellow glaze, but it didn't go with the realistic fruit theme. I chose it for the flavor combination which is strawberry, yuzu, and guava. This was slightly better in terms of flavor variety in the mouth. The flower on top had a weird off putting flavor. The bottom crispy rice apparently is supposed to be chocolate but it came out plain. It was tasteless anyway, so not effective in terms of flavor or texture.

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    Mushroom and Yuzu
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    Mont Blanc, so good.
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    This is review #2600 for me!…read more Veniero's is a classic New York place. It's been around over 125 years! I was here during a walk around the East Village after an early weeknight dinner. I heard they have a good rainbow cookie! I left with 8 rainbow cookies and 1 slice of coconut cake. I schlepped them on the L, then the C, and all the way to the UWS. I put the box in the refrigerator and sampled the goods a little later. The rainbow cookies are fine but the coconut cake is where it's at! It's 3 layers with thick icing and lots of coconut. I'll be back and I'm in love.

    Absolutely amazing! I scouted this place out before our trip to the city because I wanted a…read moredelicious cheesecake. Well I found this place and it didn't disappoint at all. When we went, it wasn't busy so we were greeted and helped immediately. The staff was nice and helpful despite what other reviews said. They have so many options of cheesecake flavors but I just wanted the plain. They also have other desserts and when I saw the cherry butter cookies I had to get some. Everything was delicious and it held up very well with our travel back to Koreatown area and the flight home to Florida. I have a core memory of cheesecake that was crust less from my childhood that my mom used to get and keep in the freezer. I've been searching for that unique flavor and this is it! I finally found it. They have seating where you can dine there as well as some tables outside. Very easy to find and beautiful building. Highly recommend!

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    4.3
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    Stopped by Daily Provisions to order breakfast on a Wednesday morning. There's seating indoors…read more(with low back stools) and seating out front (about four tables). I had to run to work after an appointment so I ordered for takeout. The person taking my order was friendly. I opted for the Lumberjack and a black cold brew. I received the drink very quickly, with a short wait for the sandwich. While waiting, one member of the staff stocking up supplies on the side started chatting with me and then she offered to check up on my sandwich. She came out with it shortly thereafter. She was very friendly and helpful. The sandwich held up well during my 15-minute commute to the office. It is a really indulgent sandwich, with each bite revealing the sweetness and butteriness of the maple crueller, the saltiness of the thick cut bacon, and the savoriness of the cheese and the eggs as the yolks popped. I sipped the cold brew in between bites to cut the richness. It was a very satisfying meal. The Lumberjack is not something I would recommend you eat every day, but it's good as an occasional treat. In the past I've ordered lunch from Daily Provisions via delivery (the "Chefy" salad and the chicken milanese with arugula salad are my favorites), but I might start adding other breakfast sandwiches to the mix.

    I ordered doordash so didn't experience the place itself, but I tried the new salmon niçoise salad…read moreand I really enjoyed it. It was a very decent amount of fish and a very hearty bowl because of the other toppings. The anchovy dressing was great to top it off.

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    Baked treats display
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    4.4
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    0.9 mi

    Very helpful today helping me make sure my non-profit got tax exempt saving dollars that could go…read moreto our participants and programs. Even got it delivered. Ask for Jeff!

    What a delightful surprise! After working late and attending an event after work, one of my…read morecoworkers suggested we stop here because they loved their cookies. I had never heard of the place before, but I was happy to give it a try -- and I'm so glad I did. From the moment you walk in, the experience feels special. The store has two beautiful double doors that create such a grand entrance, and once inside, you immediately feel the energy. The place was bustling with people, and everyone seemed happy and excited -- from the customers to the team behind the counter and the baristas. The cookie case was overflowing with so many amazing choices that it was hard to decide! I ended up getting the Rocky Road cookie, a Double Chocolate Chip cookie, a Two Chip Chocolate Chip cookie, and a blueberry muffin to enjoy for breakfast the next morning. The service was absolutely impeccable, and everyone I interacted with was warm, friendly, and delightful. When I got home, I had half of the Rocky Road cookie with a cup of tea, and it was incredible. The cookie was large and chunky but still perfectly enjoyable -- not heavy or overwhelming. It literally melted in my mouth. The chocolate was rich and smooth, and every bite was just delicious. The next morning, I tried the blueberry muffin, and it was just as impressive. It was light and airy, not overly sweet like many blueberry muffins can be. It truly felt like a breakfast pastry. The blueberries tasted fresh and burst with flavor in every bite. I will definitely be back for more cookies. This was such a wonderful find, and I'm so happy my coworker introduced me to this place!

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    Close-up of Levain Bakery's iconic cookies, rolls, and pastries in a glass counter at the Flatiron location.
    Close-up of Levain Bakery's iconic cookies, rolls, and pastries in a glass counter at the Flatiron location.
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    4.5
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    0.3 mi
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    Always a line in NYC, and of course at the renowned La Cabra we knew there would be a wait on a…read moreSunday morning around 10:30 AM. We got the cardamom bun and pain suisse pastries and an iced americano.. and if there's anything you take away from this review.. it's that you come here .. you HAVE to try at least one pastry or else why would you go??? The cardamom bun is La Cabra's signature laminated cardamom bun , and the pain suisse (my personal fav) was so delicious!!! I also bought some beans to take home: Yacuri - Geisha from Ecuador and La Papaya - Bourbon

    La Cabra has a really nice, intimate vibe to it, though it is definitely a smaller space. They…read moredon't really permit laptop use here, but honestly, that is kind of standard for spots like this in New York. During my stay in the city, I stopped by and just ordered an iced americano. The quality of the shot was excellent, smooth, bright, and really clean. The bar setup itself is super unique and very minimalist. They are running a really interesting under the counter espresso machine where the main bulk of the equipment is hidden away, leaving just these sleek, minimal group heads rising up from the counter. It was my first time seeing a machine of that style in person, and it looks incredibly sharp. I would absolutely come back here next time I'm in the area.

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    Matcha latte
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    Seasonal choux (lemon cream w/ mint and blueberry compote)
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