Been a patron and fan of Bread Alone for over 35 years. Recently, been ordering their Spicy Green Egg Sandwich which may likely be the best bkfst sandwich I ever had anywhere. Also, their bagels are drop dead perfect superior to any NYC bagel I've ever had. read more

I am out of superlatives to describe Bread Alone, which has become a destination for us when we amble towards the Catskills. Both the entrees and standalone breads are worth going out of your way for. How can they make something as simple as grilled cheese so incredibly delicious? Salads made with real vegetables, nary an iceberg leaf in sight? Fantastic avocado toast that will make you forget any other such concoction you've had elsewhere? We haven't even tried the outside specialty pizza stand, because we love all the things inside so much. 100% go for the specials as available -- they do vary the menu enough to make it so you might see something different on it with every repeat visit. Throw in incredibly pleasant service, and a sort of party-like-summer-will-never end casual ambiance, outdoor seating but really nice air conditioning inside, and rather stylish restrooms, what more do you need? How about WiFi, in an area with a lot of dead cell areas? Just be aware parking can be at a bit of a premium during the busy summer months, and it's a weird turn onto the old state road in order to get there. read more

This is a delicious bakery! They offer a wonderful selection of red los cookies, pastries, cakes, tea, crackers, etc. they're seating in the back. It can get a little bit crazy during breakfast time. They do serve a kids menu and breakfast wraps and sandwiches. Service is fast and friendly, and this place is quite casual. read more

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Came for lunch on a Saturday. It was busy but parking easy and we were able to find a seat. I ordered the roasted turkey sandwich. The menu has a variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, and pastries. Inside was a nice cafe. I enjoyed my sandwich and it was very filling. I thought the price was a little high for $15. Some parts of the sandwich tasted spicy and didn't feel like the flavors meshed together as well as they should. The bread was great though. Next time i think i might choose a different item. read more

Bread Alone - Roasted Turkey - Bakeries Near Me - Boiceville, New York

I have been here a few times and the bread and food are really delicious. Love their choices of soup & sandwiches. Its Always really clean. Even if there is a line it always moves on really quickly. Highly recommend!! read more

Hard to miss this place as it sits above route 28 like a watchful entity. Big, accommodating and plenty of parking, there really isn't a reason to not stop here. Well crafted coffee drinks, delicious sandwiches, local sundries, and of course bread. Lots and lots of bread. Tried the turkey Reuben and was not disappointed. Fresh carved turkey with homemade sauerkraut and stone ground mustard. On a housemade sourdough rye. Absolutely delish! Decor is warm and welcoming and very roomy read more

I went to the one in NY state. ONly because there was nothing else open. Very expensive, nothing great about it.

Stopped by for a late lunch. Tuma toast was great! I disagree with the person that said the service wasn't good, everyone that was working were super pleasant and extra helpful. Really nice seating inside and out. Highly recommended! read more

Bread Alone was such a nice surprise during my Catskills trip. There bakery items, coffee, and sandwiches were all delicious, but what really blew me away, was the pizza. I don't typically think of the Catskills when I think of good pizza, but now I will! The pizza was cooked so well and had a perfect crunch! I know the next time I'm at the Catskills I'll be going back to Bread Alone for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (if they're open that late)!! read more

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Food was good, but one of the wait staff was extremely rude. She made rude comments and kept glaring at us. Would not recommend this location. read more

For a bread place, the bread kind of sucked. The bagel in the beet sandwich was stale and worse than a Thomas bagel. The spicy egg sandwich was okay, not spicy at all, and I left a chunk of the bread uneaten. There was no air conditioning and there were flies everywhere. read more

As a sustainable freak, we were super excited to visit this earth friendly location. So charming and rustic - tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Family and pet friendly. Great if you're passing through or want to spend a bit at a cafe. Got the tempeh Reuben, Turkey Reuben (such unique combos), and beef sandwich. Also got coffee and chocolate chip cookies for the road. Clean bathrooms and free WiFi. Highly recommend! read more

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Everything here is freshly made and delicious! They serve some of the best bagels with smoked salmon around. The service is friendly, and the newly renovated space is bright and beautiful. read more

Oof. BA seems to be benefitting from the nearby Phoenicia Diner overflow, but they are not prepared for it. We placed our order & the beeper went off within minutes: great. Not great, it only meant it was broken and they swapped it out without taking any steps to assign our order to the new one- same scenario for the two parties waiting next to us. What ensued was an hour and a half of waiting as they continued to take more orders without organizing or fulfilling the orders that had come before when the issue with the beepers began. An hour later, there was a literal crowd of hungry and impatient diners assembled around the fulfillment counter yelling out their orders to staff who seemed to be hearing it for the first time. To make matters worse, coffee drinks were terrible, as was my bagel. Avocado toast and vegan chocolate poundcake received higher marks from the group. read more

Went to this spot because I had gone once before and I loved it last time I came, but this time it was a completely different story. We were first greeted by a snarky employee glaring at us and then when we were ordering our food (which most was sub par except for the avocado toast) she was short tempered. Then when one of our drinks was ready she scolded one of my family members for collecting our drink as if we were grabbing someone else's food. The ambiance was nice though. I would not recommend this spot unless you would like to be scolded when collecting your food or interact with rude employees. After this visit I am never coming back. read more

Good spot for bread!! Tried a few things and overall it was good. The breads are definitely the best thing here. They have a good selection and it's made really well. The croissants etc were a bit inconsistant. Some were good and some were definitely not fresh! Went there at 10am or so and it was definitely the croissant from the day before. The cannelé was really good though! Didn't try the pastries. Service was good and the place itself was really nice. read more

Bread Alone - Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Boiceville, New York

I've seen their stalks at a few farmers markets in the city so I was really excited to stop by their actual location. The exterior and interior were so aesthetic - rusty modern is how I'd describe it. I got a few things to try here and everything was delicious. I particularly liked my cardamom bun - I'll look forward to stopping by again next time! read more

Bread Alone - Grilled Cheese Sandwich & cardamom bun - Bakeries Near Me - Boiceville, New York

Great selection of breads and pastries. Enjoyed the sandwiches. The servers were a little icy, however. Next time we are in the area, we plan to try the separate pizza kitchen on the adjacent hill. read more

Came in on a Saturday for lunch - gives upscale panera vibes, but way smaller menu and fresher food. Staff is very nice, and the location has lots of seating indoors and outdoors. The tomato bisque was superb. Soups are $8.50 for a large cup and comes with a thick slice of wonderful bread. I also got a slice of chocolate pound cake - it was cold from refrigeration. It was good but nothing mindblowing. It looked moist in the display. Would come back if I'm in the area! read more

Bread Alone - a bowl of soup and a sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Boiceville, New York

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Being the first carbon neutral bakery in the USA is quite the impressive feat! I've been wanting to eat at a Bread Alone cafe for a while and recently was able to visit their redone Earth-friendly Boiceville location. Bread Alone has been around since 1983, and their loaves can even be found in NYC groceries and greenmarkets.  The brownie ($4.50), a collaboration with nearby Fruition Chocolate, was incredible. A gooey rich marvel, in a desirable state between a solid and a liquid. After savoring the last morsel, I immediately considered purchasing another one.  I ordered the roasted pork sandwich ($14) which was also impressive. Besides the pork, there's Hawthorne Valley curtido (Googling informs me that it's a fermented veggie slaw from El Salvador), pimenton aioli, cheddar, and arugula, all inserted into ciabatta. It's just the sandwich size was a little light for the price tag. Or if there were a small side or something, that would've been nice. Free seltzer was available--yes!  There were a billion dogs here. At times, I wasn't sure if I were at a bakery or a dog park. Yappy dogs inside the hard surface-filled cafe do not a good combo make. Also, even if we're outside, please do not walk your dog near me while I'm eating, thanks. read more

Always "Spot on"! Love this place for its high quality everything from exceptional breads and pastries to so many locally sourced products of stellar quality! Cheerful staff and even has a La Marzocco cappuccino machine! This place is gem! read more

We visited Bread Alone on our second visit to the Catskills. We had come to the region just after the pandemic to experience Rail Explorers (see my review) and said we must return to the area. After getting a beautiful Airbnb in Boiceville, we were back! Bread Alone was a five-minute drive from where we were staying and it's certainly a must-see! We visited this location twice during our stay. Our first visit wasn't as good as our second. During our first visit we felt rushed though by the attendant, even though we were the only ones in line. There's so many things to consider, being rushed takes away from the experience. We ordered a canele, an almond croissant, and a morning bun. Things were packed messily. Everything was delicious, especially the canele. Our second visit was much smoother. Our attendant was friendly and patient. She packed our items delicately and showed a lot of care. We got a berry tart, a pecan sticky bun, an eclair and some egg sandwiches. Everything was absolutely delicious. We wish we had a Bread Alone where we live! read more

Nice breakfast stop with a lot of bread and baked good options. The ricotta toast was amazing and we got a few pastries including the lemon poppy pound cake which was very good! The Woodstock location seems to be a very busy spot but they got us right through the line and we did not wait long for our food. The only down side is the lack of seating inside as it is a smaller building. read more

Bread Alone - Latte with oat milk - Bakeries Near Me - Boiceville, New York

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I really enjoyed two meals here. First was a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant. You can tell the ingredients were fresh, and showcased their baked good, the croissant perfectly. It was butter and delicious. The next day I had the chicken tarragon sandwich, which also had some amazing bread (a ciabatta). The only complaint was the amount of chicken and other ingredients, leaving only a small layer of the insides, as seen in the picture. It was adequate, but a bit small for my taste. I took home a spelt and whole wheat loaf of bread. The server recommended this one because of the unique flavor of the grain combination. I enjoyed bread and butter for a week, amazing bread, with Irish butter (there is not better way to enjoy high-quality break, in my opinion). This place is a truly exceptional bakery, and worth the visit! read more

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Good food, was crowded took a bit of time to come. Service was fine Ambiance was also ok, limited seating read more

Food - Ordered the Salmon Works bagel sandwich and it was packed full of flavor! Bagel was fresh and delicious. Spicy Egg sandwich was small but mighty - super tasty but not a honking portion. Coffee delicious and tasted wonderful, definitely not watered down junk. Service - Wonderful! We ordered ahead online which save time waiting in line. One of the items we ordered online wasn't available so they easily took off the item from our bill, refunded us, and had everything set before we arrived. Highly recommend ordering ahead online! Website is super easy to use and very convenient. Ambiance - beautiful! Inside was nice and cool with plenty of seating. Nice music. Everything super clean and maintained. Beautiful aesthetic. Would love to return to try more of the menu! read more

Bread Alone - Salmon Works - Bakeries Near Me - Boiceville, New York

Loving everything about the newly redesigned Bread Alone. The inside is gorgeous, the expanded menu seems to have everything you can imagine and more. I could live on the pastries alone :) The staff is always friendly, knowledgeable and offers great service with a smile. Impressed with so much, outdoor seating, outdoor ordering, and using solar panels to save the environment. Wow!! Highly recommend! read more

I really enjoy this location of Bread Alone. It's large, with lots of opportunities for outdoor seating. Menus should be made available before you wait on line, so you can think about what you want to order before reaching the register. Some servers are cranky, some are friendly. The food is good. Our standing order is a bacon egg and cheese sandwich on fresh baked brioche and the breakfast burrito. Yum! Last time we were there, an employee brought my dog a bowl of water which he greatly appreciated. read more

Before we drove up to Boiceville for the weekend I knew I would be coming here multiple times for breakfast and oh boy you all were a treat. Amazing, fresh bread, ingredients, creative sandwiches, perfect hot cup O joes, and did I mention yummy bread? We came both Saturday and Sunday morning hungry and caffeine parched. There was a community chicken around! We got: - lemon scone - pecan sticky buns - salmon bagel sandwiches - squash and halloumi sandwich - salmon bagel without the salmon! - spicy egg sandwich - chicken club on miche - coffees! - dozen everything bagels to take home 15/10 you all are the best! Will be back! read more

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Absolutely best sandwich's we have ever had and that's saying a lot because we are from Long Island! Couldn't decide on just one so got the spicy egg w/chorizo and the pulled pork w/bacon! You must try it just like that! read more

If you are not familiar with Bread Alone think a Panera bread on a wholesome non-corporate level. If you are familiar with Bread alone then you are probably aware they closed the location in the Kingston area when this location opened up. The biggest problem with the old location was parking. Well nothing has changed. This parking lot is just as horrific. There is street parking but that gets filled up as well. They are very proud to be one of the first carbon neutral bakeries in the country. Unfortunately I don't think they took into account the 3-4 cars at all times (even more on weekends) idling waiting for a parking spot. But hey Carbon neutral blah blah blah Billy Idol says don't idle in your Audi/BMW/Porsche/Land Rover and of course Subaru. Tesla's get a pass for obvious reasons. But as for the actual place. It's Bread Alone with a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. You either love it or hate it. Bonus points for when the pizza stand is open. One bite score....8.1 read more

Big venue just off the highway. Near to the edge of the lake. Big car park, and lots of outdoor seating, plus big umbrellas. We went for brunch / lunch, they also have a bakery with buns, cakes, pasties etc. also they have small cups with fizzy and flat water on tap. read more

What a disappointment. This place has increasingly become a disappointment. First started going to this location years ago, they had a good selection of pastries, good coffee, and pretty good quality products. After this location was fully renovated (old building torn down and now it's a brand new building) Bread Alone became a huge let down. The pastries are now just down to some muffins and eclairs... whereas years past they had a good amount of different bread types and would slice it one the spot and a lot of different pastries. Now it's barely anything there and last time I was there, there was no bread. Second, they have these bottled "organic" juices that are nothing more than different Minute Maid types of drinks made from concentrate which are all disgusting and tbh overpriced. Third, coffee is mid now, used to be better. read more

Totally OK. Cool if you are not hungry or have any plans for an hour. 30 minute ticket time on cold made to order sandwiches. Manager hiding in the corner during peaks in service. Silly place to spend money. read more

All food is freshly made that day or right in front of you. Don't go there to buy bread because you'll eat it all!!! Just kidding because each and every one of their breads is delicious and healthy. Their meals also: fresh, tasty and healthy. read more

This Boiceville location seems to be working for us and probably has about the same variety of breads and pastries, as their sister location on Tinker Street in Woodstock. Except- this location- doesn't get as much foot traffic as Woodstock and their Baguettes don't seem to run out as fast either- so I'm content with that. From hearty country loaves (or Baguettes when I get that weakness for) to very rich pastries, Alone doesn't have a shortage of anything. I really can't tell you what's the best item here. But I can assure you, the last 2 times, our light noshes faired very good, Pastries were buttery and Baguette was pretty decent for these neck of the woods: that well-known crunchy shell and the light inside, which isn't overly doughy but you do see those typical air pockets in Baguettes. Winner!!! Prices? Nothing too outrageous and if they are... can't complain much as there isn't a bakery of this type for miles. Young girls tend the counter and have been pleasant. If we're on Rt 28, this has been our starting point to pick up a couple bites to take with us or something to satisfy my Sweet tooth. read more

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Latte versus Cappuccino. Training issue. The lattes are made like cappuccinos, unfortunately. Lattes are about two-thirds steamed milk, with the other third split between espresso and foam. Instead, from Bread Alone, when I order a latte, it comes with about a third of the cup being just foam, which is essentially a cappuccino. A cappuccino has equal parts of espresso, milk, and foam. A third, a third, and a third. It's what I get but not what I ordered. There should be no need to request little foam when ordering a latte because, by definition, a latte always has little foam. Please ensure the staff reviews the standard recipes for lattes and cappuccinos. read more

When I was in the area visiting family, I frequented multiple locations. So yummy, i recommend the pork sandwich, and chocolate eclairs. But everything is great. Friendly staff, and clean and warm location. read more

What an unusually large bakery for this neck of the woods. The bread, coffee, and sandwiches are all pretty solid. I had the sausage and cheese bread (ok), a great latte, and a solid chicken salad sandwich. I think they explain the name somewhere but I enjoy how random it seems. read more

We have been frequenting the area a lot this year. Typically we go to the same spot for lunch, but my boyfriend heard that this place had good sandwiches, and honestly, I had no idea they even served lunch. We walked in later in the afternoon, there were a few tables that were vacant. We ordered a couple of sandwiches and had a seat. They brought the sandwiches to the table. They also have a water area where you get your own water. The sandwiches were very tasty and fresh. What was the best part of the sandwiches was the bread! When we ordered, we didn't know that you could choose between different breads, but afterwards we found out that you can request a specific bread. Next time I will do that. We loved the sandwich and the bread so much, we decided to buy a loaf of bread before we left and had some with soup for dinner later that evening. I have heard that they have amazing croissants, but they didn't have any by the time we arrived in the late afternoon. The breakfast menu also looked very good. I would like to come back and check out the breakfast! read more

Bread Alone - Ciabatta bread - Bakeries Near Me - Boiceville, New York