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    Breads Bakery - Union Square

    4.3 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Cafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    BREADS BAKERY - UNION SQUARE ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Frank G.

    Love this place! My wife and I have frequented this place on several occasions before and after church, and let me just say they never disappoint! Their baked goods are always fresh, the coffee is delicious, there's plenty of space to enjoy your treats with loved ones, and the service is friendly and quick!

    Tal O.

    My friend and I stopped here on a Thursday morning around 8 a.m. before work and it was such a great vibe. So many people were there just catching up over a cup of coffee or grabbing breakfast before starting their day. We got iced caramel lattes and a tea, and everything was great. I also got their scrambled egg breakfast sandwich and it was amazing. The whole place felt really cozy. Overall I really love this spot and can't wait to come back again soon.

    Breads Babka™ - Chocolate, Red Bean Good Fortune Babka
    Lily L.

    I always come here to pick up a chocolate babka when I am nearby in the city. Today I went to go pick one up and saw that they have a new one, a red bean one! Because of this, I had to get both especially since they had a 2 for $32 and they let me mix and match! The chocolate one is always a staple but the red bean one was soo good too. The red bean flavor is super strong and my only slight complaint is that it is a little too sweet. But this is not a big deal because I feel like it will go so well with tea. The staff here is always polite so I really do like going to this bakery, definitely will try one of their cakes one day when I do not get the babkas.

    Coffees to order in the back.
    Seby I.

    Valentine's Day is big business. Special heart shaped pastries and breads are prepared and then priced astronomically. I had come here for the Roselach, marzipan filled rugelach. Priced at $3.50 each it is pricey but so is marzipan. I bought two. The heart shaped hazelnut shortbread cookies looked tempting but at $14.95 a packet I placed them back on the shelf. Large heart shaped baguettes were also lined up on the bread shelf. Many customers were here but they were buying mostly what they usually buy. I would have liked the cinnamon roll but that would be on another visit.

    Chris D.

    Guess who remembered by bread! Back up to the usual 5 stars. Thanks breads! Always great.

    Rebecca P.

    The chocolate babka was insanely good. Criminally good. I've had the little rugelach before too and they are also so good, the olive bread sticks are great, and this past holiday I got a beautiful challah. it was great. the honey cake sample I tried too was really good and moist. waited in line since it was the morning of RH but it moved quick and the staff was very nice.

    Michele G.

    Chain location but really good quality breads and quite an assortment. Has both indoor and outdoor seating and large location. Order coffees as well as the chocolate babka which was soo soo good. Got a couple breads to go and another loaf. Really recommend and enjoyed

    Hamentaschen cookies
    Sam B.

    Gifted these tasty treats in the mail: Received hamentashen: date, poppy, chocolate and black sesame and their famous, "award winning" chocolate babka. New York magazine called it "the best babka in NYC". Delicious hamentaschen cookies! Flew across the country and still tasted freshly baked. Tasty dough with lots of filling. They were all exceptional! My fave was the black sesame. Wow! I've never had this flavor before and now I'm a huge fan! Second fave was date. So delicious it beat chocolate. Number three was the chocolate. I froze and reheated the babka. So good! Definitely recommend! New York Magazine was right! Dreamy paired with a hot drink and vanilla ice cream for dessert. It's also pretty to look at!! What a great bakery. Would definitely come here on the regular if I lived in New York. I'm a fan!

    Rugelach
    Joriene M.

    Chocolate Rugelach ($2.95) - I liked this small and simple croissant! I'd recommend trying something else here though

    Vicky L.

    Heard Breads Bakery is known for their babka but have yet to try it. Tried the banana chocolate chip cake and it was so delicious! It was moist, not overly sweet and you could really smell the banana once you open the packaging. Can't wait to try their other items!

    Breads Babka - Chocolate (it's coming home with me!)
    Miriam W.

    Breads Bakery had me at chocolate rugelach. It was love at first bite. If you try one thing at Breads, let it be the chocolate rugelach. I scarfed a couple, day-old, on the flight home yesterday and they were still magnificent! I also snagged a loaf of their famous chocolate babka and my family can attest that this braided loaf is worth making room in your backpack in order to schlep across the country. This week I had the good fortune of sampling rose pistachio croissants, citrus croustillants, and za'atar morning buns but nothing compared to the Breads Bakery chocolate rugelach. I will dream of this chocolate rugelach until I return again to New York.

    Ingrid S.

    I recently dropped in here for a cup of coffee after brunch. Lord did I have to exhibit some self control to not purchase everything in the bakery. I had never been to Breads before but have heard rave rave reviews. They specialize in babka, rugelach, baguettes, challah, croissants, a wide variety of loaf cakes, and cookies. I need to come back here for a special occasion or the holidays. But we just came for the coffee. Which was totally fine and a-okay. They have a selection of pour your own milks off to the side. They also had a cold section of smoked salmon and deli sandwiches which was interesting. Everything is a bit pricey. Their babka runs at almost $20. Minus the coffee and drink selections were super affordable. But have to definitely check out if their babka is award winning. I think I also recently heard their location in Williamsburg now makes babka pizza. I'm intrigued.

    Pastries
    Kevin C.

    Popular bakery on the ground floor of an apartment complex. Fragrant even before you step in, it's bustling with visitors in line to check out. Frequently restocked shelves of different pastries. The palmiers here were a lovely treat to get, petite but full of buttery sweet flavor. Staff are prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. It's fast paced inside but wonderful to smell everything.

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    Fabulous whole wheat bread, breakfast sandwich , salads and yogurt parfaits and coffee. I love going there.

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    My ONLY destination for artisan bread in NYC!! I first found Bread at the Jewish food festival and have been a fan ever since. !!

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    Ask the Community - Breads Bakery - Union Square

    Is there seating at the Bakery?

    Yes! There are tables and seating at the back of the cafe and usually outside too. Just note it gets busy around peak lunch time.

    Do you ship out of state?

    Yes they do!! Go to goldbelly! I tell my husband to get me babka instead of flowers :)

    Is this kosher bakery?

    No it is not certified kosher

    What is the brand of the orange juice you serve, it was some of the best I ever had and can't remember!!?

    Natalie's - it's in most grocery stores

    Is there free WiFi here? Outlets?

    There is a wifi code if you ask them, and there are some outlets here and there throughout the bakery

    Do they use eggs in their breads(all)?

    I wouldn't leave this up to the Community to answer...I'd actually CALL THE BAKERY for a more effective answer... one that could potentially harm you if the Community answered it incorrectly. Bread's Bakery Phone number is: 212-633-2253 Very Best

    How long can a load of coconut chocolate stay fresh?

    I'd keep it in the fridge max 1 week (but I guess that it will be difficult to be diligent with portions). I nuke pieces for 30-40 seconds and it does the trick.

    How many days will the babka be good for if keeping it in the bag?

    I'd recommend no more than a couple of days (should reheat it to soften it up, and it tastes better), otherwise, just freeze it and it defrosts beautifully.

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    Conwell Hall

    4.4(149 reviews)
    2.3 miFinancial District
    $$

    without a doubt, the most beautiful café in all of Manhattan…read more- inside of this old bank there is so much to discover. little hidden rooms and ample seating everywhere inside of the dimly lit halls. the perfect spot to study for an entire day or maybe for a date or whatever is your prerogative. - the service is very fast. order in front of the gorgeous mural, take a number, and they'll come find you. the hot coffees and teas come with little biscuits. the up charge for even a splash of alt milk Is a little ... outdated - the breakfast sandwich was surprisingly good. the fluffy block of eggs are filled with different herbs and the slabs of ham are thick, salty, and juicy. - the Wi-Fi is strong so is the coffee. what more could you want?

    Came back to Conwell Hall for a second visit, and it somehow felt even better than the first…read more What really stood out this time was the hospitality, everyone (shout out to Jodie and Javier) remembered us from yesterday, which made the experience feel personal and welcoming. It's rare to find a place that balances a stunning, high-design space with such warm, attentive service. We explored more of the menu this time, and everything was just as impressive. The oysters were incredibly fresh, clean, briny, and perfectly served. Another standout that I'll definitely be ordering again. Between the atmosphere, the consistency of the food (super yummy), and the thoughtful team, Conwell Hall is quickly becoming one of those places you keep coming back to.

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    Ham and cheese croissant

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    Bibliotheque

    Bibliotheque

    4.3(129 reviews)
    1.1 miSoHo

    there is a reason this cafe/wine bar tops every "best places to work remote from" list I've found…read more - this the most gorgeous bookstore and cafe that slowly turns into a wine bar. the walls are covered in beautiful books with sections for weird female protagonists and banned books. large couches, tables, spinning plushy chairs, truly a range of seating options until 4pm when it turns over for dinner service (beware 90 min wifi limit!!) - the coffee is reasonably priced ($5 americano with almond milk) and the service is very fast at the counter. the food menu is minimal until dinner, so I went with the one sandwich option with meat. - the prosciutto Gruyère was delicious. the bread has a crispy crunch while the inside had the perfect amount of butter to soften the inside further. cheese was sharp and meat was salty, a classic combination done well. - I loved it here and will certainly come back when I have hotspot data or downloaded materials to work on after the 90 min wifi limit

    Overall rating: 4.8…read more I went here on one of those movie nights last summer. Yes, this is a very late review! The space is sooo pretty and definitely want to visit again. They don't serve substantial food so I do think $60 dollars is a bit steep for a movie I've already seen. Definitely recommend coming early though if you do it. Seats fill up fast!! I definitely want to come back and just try a drink at the bar. Worth giving it a try.

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    Bibliotheque - Our bar area accommodates approximately 30 guests.

    Our bar area accommodates approximately 30 guests.

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    Bibliotheque - The lounge area houses almost 10,000 books and fine art from Rashid Johnson, Robert Longo, and Roy Lichtenstein, among others.

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    The lounge area houses almost 10,000 books and fine art from Rashid Johnson, Robert Longo, and Roy Lichtenstein, among others.

    Little Collins - Sourdough Pancakes w/Strawberries - thick & yum!

    Little Collins

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    1.4 miMidtown East
    $$

    Came to little Collin's this morning, and it is in fact little. Lol. But it's really cute and I…read morelike the blue and white theme. There weren't that many options for sitting, so you have to be prepared to wait for a second for a table. Thankfully, upon arrival, we were able to sit down almost immediately as a couple tables opened up. The menu is pretty short and sweet. They have sandwiches, pancakes, French toast, potatoes, bakery options, etc. it seems that they are more of a coffee shop, so there were plenty of coffee and tea options. The homefries were really good, just a little oily and not as crispy as I would've liked. The restaurant makes their own jam, which seemed to be dragon fruit, and it was tasty but i don't think it went well with my sandwich. My friend gave her French toast a 7.5.

    After finishing a late lunch nearby, my friend and I continued our catch-up at Little Collins. It's…read moresupposedly an Australian-style cafe, so I went with a flat white. It was good, but not particularly memorable and didn't quite live up to expectations. The little cookie on the side was a nice touch, though. The latte art was intricate and very pretty. We sipped our drinks at the high-top tables, which was much more casual. The sit-down tables were filled with late brunch diners. The cafe seemed pretty and well-liked, so I'm open to try their food in the future.

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    Sweet Moment - matcha black sesame bingsoo

    Sweet Moment

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    1.3 miLittle Italy, Chinatown
    $

    I haven't been here in a hot second (I'm talking years) and finally decided to come for some shaved…read moreice on a warm day. There's plenty of tables to sit at and there's also a restroom. We tried the melon shaved ice $22 for the large which was a bit pricy but it was quite delicious. We were worried that the large might be too much for two people but honestly we were able to finish it without a problem. The melon pieces were sweet, the ice is milk based so it was creamy and flavorful on its own. We barely used the condensed milk that it came with (and we loved how they put it on the side for us instead). At the bottom of the shaved ice was cereal pieces and mochi which gave a nice different texture. We also tried their drinks specifically their blue lemonade and mango-ade which I thought was just ok. The highlight is definitely their shaved ice. Definitely go for the large as the small seemed much smaller and for double the price, you can get almost 2-3x more. Overall: it's a great place to grab a shaved ice and relax . The atmosphere is chill and you can stay without feeling rushed.

    This was definitely anything but a Sweet Moment…read more I came here fully influenced by Instagram and TikTok. The shaved ice looked dreamy, fluffy, and full of flavor. What I got instead was a cup of sadness with commitment issues. The shaved ice somehow had no flavor. None. I have had ice cubes straight from my freezer with more personality. Easily the most disappointing dessert I have had in NYC, and I have been living here my whole life, so please take that as you will. I kept waiting for the "sweet moment" to arrive and it never did. Just me, flavorless ice, and regret. If you are craving dessert, keep walking. This was a moment, yes, but sweet it was not.

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    Utensils and trash area

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    Small Black Sesame Redbean Bingsoo

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    Fontainhas - Inside

    Fontainhas

    4.3(44 reviews)
    2.3 miDUMBO

    I really enjoyed Fontainhas…read more When you step in, there are huge windows that bring in lots of natural light and the place is decorated beautifully. I loved seeing the plants along with hints of pink, orange, and yellow throughout the art and furniture. It's a gorgeous space. Service was good, nothing much to mention. For food, we ordered the royal chai, mango lassi, breakfast kathi-rito, and the condensed milk bun. The standouts were the royal chai and the breakfast kathi-rito. The royal chai was creamy, salty, perfect sweet, and silky. It had notes of cinnamon and saffron, paired with sea salt. I loved this drink. The breakfast kathi-rito was tasty. I loved the potatoes, cheese, egg, avocado, and whatever else was in it. The sauce on the side was delicious. Not exactly sure what it was but it was sweet with a kick. The mango lassi did not have enough mango flavor for me, I couldn't justify paying $10 for it. The condensed milk bun was good but it was similar to any other sweet bun in an asian bakery. I'd pass on both of these. Overall, I'd highly recommend checking out Fontainhas. It'd be a perfect spot to check out if you're in the area for the Brooklyn Flea, or just Dumbo.

    SERVICE - located in DUMBO near the waterfront…read more- spacious interior for a cafe with ample seating at couches, bar, and tables - store in the back sells small business owned goods with a focus on South Asian brands - option to order at the counter for take away or sit down and have the menu brought to you - servers were very friendly and engaging - food served relatively quickly - ambiance good for a semi casual meetup MENU - Indian inspired cafe foods and drinks - vegan/vegetarian options available - average price FOOD - mango cake (4/10): mango cake with a vanilla icing. This was on display and it was marked as vegan which made it sound very enticing. Unfortunately it was a miss for me. The icing was overly sugary which gave it an almost cloyingly sweet taste and a crisp top. The cake was dry and lacked a strong mango flavor. I would have liked it more if there was a different frosting that was creamier and less sweet and if there was a layer of jam in the middle to keep the cake moist. - mango smoothie (10/10): mango blended with coconut yogurt and vanilla pea protein. This was phenomenal and i am surprised it was not as popular as it should be considering it has protein and probiotics. The texture is thick and creamy, but the tartness from the mango and yogurt make it still feel light. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! It is a nice hangout spot with a decent menu of drinks and food.

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