I. LOVE.BREAD The iced coffee here is great and the bread is even better. Don't just take my word for it, head on down today! read more

This place got a $50M grant two years ago. And the result is they're raising their bread prices by 20%. Help me understand why I paid twice for my loaf this week, Bread Alone. read more

The heart of Rhinebeck. Everything here is top notch quality. Try the halloumi sandwich.

This place's drinks were fine. The hot chocolate was a bit watery, but not horrible. The coffee was OK. Trouble starts when we order cold drinks. I get that preserving the sea by banning plastic straws in your establishment is a good idea, but there's a point where you go too far. This place makes you pay two extra dollars to buy a metal straw for your drink. That itself is aggravating enough on its own, but the real kick to the gut is when you're given a PLASTIC CUP with a PLASTIC LID made for a PLASTIC STRAW. And do you know what the best drink to consume during the summer is? ICED DRINKS. Of course they don't offer plastic lids or really any cup that requires a straw for the HOT chocolate, because using a lid that doesn't require a straw is only good for the unpopular drinks, as not many people will order a hot drink, right? At least change the lid so that it's not mandatory to get a straw. I mean come on, the plastic lids on the cold drink cups had a straw slot! To get a straw, we had to walk back to the car to get a Dunkin Donuts straw. The way this place feeds off of their parched patrons to make an extra two dollars is utterly ridiculous. TLDR: Go to Dunkin Donuts. They have actual straws for.... WOAH! THEY'RE FREE!! read more

I stopped in for a small lunch while driving through. Got a chicken salad on multigrain and a coffee. Both were erfectly fine. The baked goods did look really solid, but for a more substantial meal you'll need something else. read more

5 stars are for the spicy green egg sandwiches. Had 2 in 2 days. If we were in town longer I would have had more. My husband had the bagel with salmon. So outstanding!!! GREAT and creative way to nourish for the day. Wish we lived nearby!!! Took bread and cookies to go. Bread was outstanding. Sourdough. Cookies were good. read more

They have great pastries and bread. I also enjoy their selection of sandwiches and salads. We used to dine there regularly but the service can be a bit off at times. I'm actually glad they no longer offer table service since the servers sometimes could have a bad attitude. The breakfast burrito is my favorite item on the menu. I miss their egg and mushroom sandwich with garlic aioli. Although I have been enjoying the spicy green egg sandwich. It's quite delicious. Lattes are always consistently well made. Ever since they remodeled the store, the line to order food is now reversed and creates a dysfunctional dynamic. The place looks great and glad they added the booths. I just wish they would clean the tables regularly. The last few times I have been there, every open table was filthy. This most recent visit I was there with my family and I asked one of the servers if it would be possible to have the table cleaned and pointed out there was food bits all over the floor under the table, no one came to clean it up so we didn't stay. I'm hopeful things will improve. It's a popular spot in the area. read more

This place is fabulous. We went on Saturday morning and had to wait a few minutes for a table. Boy, was it worth it! I ordered an omelette with bacon, carmelized onions and cheddar cheese. It came out quickly and was overstuffed with ingredients. Eggs were done just right and the bread they make in-house was outstanding as well. My wife had a spinach, tomato and gruyere omelette and enjoyed hers equally as well. Top shelf coffee and excellent service make this an absolutely must try in Rhinebeck. read more

Always fresh and delicious friendly service love all products - always stop by when visiting Rhinebeck

I feel like the quality, not in this location alone, has gone downhill. I remember their baguettes were like the best thing ever and now they are just meh. Also, years ago, they made this mouthwatering mix berry pie, the dough of it was just so perfect, thin, but strong enough to hold scrumptious filling and now, their dough tastes weird. read more

I went to this establishment prior to them redoing it. Although I have been in Rhinebeck before, my visit at that time was my first to Bread Alone. The first visit was ok. I did not find the help friendly but they were not nasty either. The ambiance is nothing to speak of...cramped, cold and just plain ordinary. The food was ok for the price, as both items that were ordered (a wrap and sandwich) was tasty and nicely presented. However, this last visit on Saturday, August 12, 2023 was a totally different story. I went in with my son to order 2 sandwiches. When I looked on the menu, I did not see anything familiar from the last time. That is when I was told that they changed the menu. I also did see that they had redone the place. The prices were ridiculously expensive...I guess they had to pay for the renovation. I am from New York and their prices were comparable to NY or more. I questioned one of the girls behind the counter about the menu and she informed that they changed the entire menu. If it ain't broke don't fix it but I guess they do not live by that motto. I ordered the tuna and herb toast and my son ordered a herbed chicken sandwich. I asked if the tomatoes were fresh..they told me they only have roasted tomatoes. What? Who doesn't have fresh tomatoes? I asked about putting bacon on the sandwich, they told me it would be an extra $5. Are they kidding? I asked about putting avocado on the sandwich and was told it is an extra $4. Organic avocados at Wegmans or Whole Foods are not even $4 a piece. I passed on both and just ordered the sandwich. Both items were "to go." Imagine my surprise when we left the place and went to eat the food in the car before driving back. I was in shock. My son's sandwich was smaller than what I used to make him when he was in elementary school and my sandwich was thrown in a brown box. My sandwich was 2 pieces of burnt bread that had herb butter smeared on it (barely) and tuna on top that was dumped straight from the can. No mayonnaise, no celery, no taste. It was absolutely disgusting. I ate it because I did not want to take the time to go elsewhere as we were on a schedule and needed to leave. Wrong decision! I ate most of it and threw out the rest. Unfortunately later on that day into the evening, I became horribly sick with food poisoning. This place needs to be shut down permanently. The people that work there are nasty and the prices are outrageous. Save your hard earned money and time. read more

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I love the bread here and their soups are really good. They used to have a chicken curry salad that was really good and so was their Mediterranean plate but they got rid of those and replaced them with other menu items. We used to come a lot more but we find ourselves coming in for the soups only. read more

Lunch today at Bread Alone was a disappointment. I was ignored at the register until I asked "Where do I place an order?" three times. Placed the order for 1 Breakfast Burrito, 1 Smoked Salmon Bagel, 1 Cappuccino & 1 Coffee for $31.00. My Smoked Salmon Bagel was mostly cream cheese, w/ a single slice of cucumber and 2 very small, very thinly cut slices of Smoked Salmon - mostly a bagel and cream cheese for $15. My husband's Breakfast Burrito was mostly black beans & a bit of avocado - he couldn't taste any egg, cheese, sour cream or salsa and said the burrito itself was a tasteless mush. Coffees were fine. The restaurant wasn't clean. A customer allowed her two small children to run around the restaurant screaming and getting underfoot - that is when we left, although if I had not grabbed one of my elderly companions, she would have been knocked over by one of the small children allowed to race around the space. One would think management would have stopped this behavior. We will think twice before eating here again, if ever. read more

Nice outdoor seating (in the back). The Cubano and chicken salad were good - the chicken salad was maybe too minty.

Happening town bakery And cafe. Best grilled cheese sandwich in Hudson Valley. Side salad that comes with is a nice way to cut the richness of the sandwich. Cup of soup to go with made a filling lunch. Get the sourdough bread that comes with even if you're full. Bread this good is worth the carbs. read more

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Making a first time visit to this lovely area of the Hudson River Valley, we stopped by Bread Alone for a pastry and coffee this morning....and what a delightful treat it was. I'm with Anthony of Oakland in saying the coffee is fabulous and the pastries were fresh and perfectly prepared. We took home a loaf of whole wheat to enjoy on the road on the trip back home. I can only imagine what a warm and inviting place this is in the winter with snow coming down. Being a desert rat, I'll leave it at that. read more

Interesting place, bread is the highlight and worth the trip. Stay away from the pumpkin spice coffee has a moldy taste. Also, the Reuben sandwich only has one slice of pastrami. When I told them they promptly apologized, but no refund or more pastrami was offered. I will give it another chance, but maybe they could manage the bees a little better. read more

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Not quite sure what was wrong with the chai latte, but it really was the worst latte I've had. Bitter and tasted rotten. My friend got one too and she tossed hers out as well. Sad we paid so much for a coffee we tossed. read more

Bought a Smoked Salmon sandwich and paid $14.00. There was barely a super thin slice of salmon, camouflaged under cucumbers, onions, and lettuce. I could not taste the salmon. Unfortunately, I got it to go and was unable to return it. Never again! read more

Go to place for coffee and bakery goods. Friendly and attentive staff.COVID safety precautions in place.

The place is beutiful, the bakery stuff is amazing, The coffee's are good. I thought the omelette was average . The avacado sandwich was very good. Some of the staff I felt were not very pleasant, they had a grumpy face, no smile. That makes the whole experience less appealing. read more

This place is always packed but for good reason because the food is absolutely delicious!! I highly suggest online ordering and pickup your food to go. Otherwise you wait quite some time when you eat/walk in. read more

5 stars for the coffee. Even though I didn't try anything else, all the pastries, bread and food looks great too. Nice milieu, friendly staff and quick service. But what is important to me is the coffee; had a cappuccino and it was not too big, less milk, rather hot and a great espresso taste. And I got it in a ceramic cup!!! The way it should be. read more

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Good for vegans and carnivores, alike, this cozy cafe serves breakfast and lunch on fresh baked breads. There are some delicious add-in's and sides, such as: thick-cut bacon, smoked salmon and avocado. Worth a stop if you're visiting the quaint town of Rhinebeck. read more

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I would usually give this place 5 stars as I love their lattes. But today I went to get a latte, drive 15 minutes to get there and was so looking forward to it. When I got the latte it was a cup full of foam with a little milk. Not much as it felt very light in my hand. I asked for more milk and they did add some but was on the cool side .... So had a crappy kind of cold mostly foam latte ( latte should be mostly milk not 2/3 foam). Anyway though I love this place o wish I had gone to Starbucks today instead. Might be a while before I return read more

Came in here with the family on Christmas Eve. This is my third time this week eating here but my first time dining at the restaurant in the back of the bakery. We came in here around 12:30 PM and this place was packed, the line out the door. They told us that they will call us in about 20 minutes for the next available table. We came back in 20 minutes, but we end up waiting just a little bit over an hour and we're about to leave and go to another restaurant, thank God we did not! They finally sat us down, the service was incredible, where do I begin. I met Katie, she was so adorable and dressed up as a Christmas tree. She was so helpful from the beginning till the end. Even though she was not our server, she kept us updated on when our table was going to be ready and she took the time to answer all my questions on the menu. Bella was our server With a smile, not only that she was a tentative, but she remembered our party of eight order without using a notepad . Very impressive, not one mistake. Loved her reindeer outfit too! They kept our coffee refills full. Ashley helped take out some of the food, she was very pleasant as well. All the entrées or top notch at the finest ingredients and it's pretty obvious that everything was fresh. The portions are incredibly large, it's very rare that I asked for a to go container. The best thing about this restaurant, is that they are a team player. Everyone works together to make everyone happy. I hate it when you go to a restaurant and ask for something other than your server, then they tell you, no problem let me go find your server.. They made a bad situation turn in a good situation with the incredible service, I will definitely come back again and again and tell all my friends. Thank you so much Kate, Bella, Ashely and the awesome staff. The management is incredible, Best places to enjoy Christmas Eve, Service with a smile read more

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I had breakfast here last Sunday. I eat here every year when I attend the New York Sheep and Wool Festival. I'm not a big fan of the coffee, but the food is very good. This time I had eggs, bacon, home fries, and toast. Every part of the breakfast was well prepared. The bacon is thick cut and flavorful. The home fries are real potatoes still wearing their skins. The bread is made at Bread Alone and is multi-grain. I also love the breakfast burrito and the french toast. Friends swear by the avocado toast with a poached egg and the pancakes that have cornmeal in them. Be there early on a Sunday, because the restaurant fills up quickly. read more

Going back over 30 years now, this was a small mom & pop shop that made some of the best bread you'll ever have had. When their product started showing up in grocery stores in the region, we were excited to have it more accessible, yet concerned about how it simply couldn't be as good as the fresh from the oven on location bread we knew from them for all those years. It was still quite good, but realistically, not as good as on the spot. The issue, however, is as they grew, and renovated, the bakery itself turned into a bit of a hipster-type overpriced sandwich spot. Don't get me wrong, it's still very good. But not much better than a Panera anymore, and higher priced. I'm no longer inclined to stop there. I miss its more humble beginnings. Best bread around, and the prices were great too. Still 3*s because still very good bread. You're not likely to walk out of there complaining about the taste. Your only disappointment/reservation might be that it's at this point another overpriced sandwich shop. It works that gimmick well though. read more

Excellent fresh menu varies daily, great staff, great locale and interior environs - they even have sit-down breakfast and lunch in the back dining room. Go early for the freshest, best bread you ever had. And pastries, too! read more

The best place to get coffee in town. Breakfast and lunch favorite. Everything is delicious, service is amazing. Chill, granola good feel.

Rhinebeck location is amazing. The waitstaff is friendly and professional. The food is always delicious. Sitting outside in the back cafe area is a treat for breakfast. The broccoli goat cheese omelet is fabulous every time. Best breakfast around. read more

Not my favorite coffee to be honest, but everything else is so amazing I don't even care. Which is saying a lot. Their whole wheat sourdough is a staple in our house. I'm normally not a huge sourdough fan but this one has the great sourdough texture without the weird aftertaste. And their tarts are as delicious as they look. Get the avocado toast with smoked salmon or bacon and an almond croissant. Yum! read more

I dont mind paying 13.50 for the salmon bagel but I do mind only getting one very thin slice of smoked salmon. Better idea would raise price to 15.00 and give 2 slics of salmon or make the bagel smaller in size and charge 12.50 . Still nice quality but portion size needs readjustment read more

Bought an apple pie as a hostess gift and it was a hit. Not only was it gorgeous with a lovely lattice dome sparkling with sugar, it was delicious. So good I considered driving 45 minutes, out of my way, in the opposite direction from where I want to go, just to get another pie. I wish they shipped their pies because I would send them as gifts. read more

Another amazing place for breakfast and lunch. Lisa and the crew always make it a perfect visit. A must goto when in Rhinebeck read more

Great little breakfast and lunch restaurant in the heart of historic and quaint Rhinebeck, NY. Food is very high quality and eclectic. I had the very delicious Tacos Caseros. Really love going here and suggest if you are looking for a nice relaxing breakfast or lunch stop here and then hit the streets for some shopping in Rhinebeck. read more

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Nice breakfast place in Rhinebeck . Prices are high but that's just everything there's days . Staff was friendly and quick

Great fresh bread, split a house salad and harissa chicken for lunch. The harissa chicken sandwich is a must try, so sooo delish!

I would of eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner here. Cute casual spot with delicious food and great service. We sat on the back patio on a beautiful summer morning. We were quickly greeted, order two coffees-nice big cups and refills kept coming throughout our meal. I had the salmon on rye bread it was a large portion with all the fixings, very fresh and tasty. My daughter had the egg and cheese sandwich-large stuffed sandwich delicious, and my husband had the goat cheese omelet with home fries. He cleaned his plate it was so good! We went back the next morning and got a few items to go. Delicious lattes, scones, croissants and the macaroon- so fresh and amazing! I don't think you can make a bad choice here. Only negatives from me is that other customers were smoking right in the courtyard-where we were seated so that was unpleasant, and another patron had a dog which for me I'm not a fan of in a restaurant setting. Also we didn't get a high chair, I asked but I'm assuming they didn't have one. Great find for our overnight trip to rhinebeck! read more

"I think there probably should be a rule that if you're talking about how many loaves of bread a bullet will go through, it's understood that you mean lengthwise loaves. Otherwise, it makes no sense." ~ Jack Handy Jack Handy's quote about bullets and bread brings up a very important point...bread is extremely dangerous. Bread has been linked to many social, health and safety problems all around the world. I would like to outline a few of the most concerning statistics for you: 1. New research confirms that bread is a 'gateway food', leading to more dangerous and non-healthy foods like butter, peanut butter, jams and even sometimes, sliced meats and mayonnaise. 2. 97% of the violent crime in the United States happens within a three mile radius of a bakery, café or grocery store that sells bread or ingredients to make bread. 3. Bread is baked in an oven that is often set from 225ºF to 400ºF. This type of heat can kill a person within minutes. 4. Of the 7.2 million people serving time in prison in the U.S., 90% eat some form of bread on a weekly basis. 5. 100% of people who eat bread at some point in their lives will die. Shocking, huh? Coincidence? I think not. :) Without a doubt, Bread Alone is the finest artisan bread maker in the Hudson Valley. The loaves are crusty, rustic boules, plaits and batons that are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat. There is something wonderfully alchemical about freshly baked bread, the combination of a few basic ingredients (water, flour, yeast, etc.) yields some of the most nourishing food that can come from an oven. Bread Alone doesn't stop there though, they also offer pastries, desserts, cookies, sandwiches, bagels and COFFEE! Their coffee is so good that I can't think of another place I would rather go in a 50 mile radius. I always make it a point to stop in when I am in NY to pick up coffee and pastries or to get the Bagel Works with Hudson Valley smoked salmon, caper cream cheese, tomato and onion. Stop in when you can. It's well worth the effort. read more