This place is amazing! Gadi Peleg, the owner, was there the day we went, and he couldn't have been more welcoming. The borekas are some of the best I've ever had. They also have a new Rye Babka which may even be better than their excellent classic chocolate babka. We're from Philadelphia and haven't been to New York in a while, but we might come back soon just to go to Breads! read more

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

After all these years, Breads continue to be one of my favorite go to spots for all kinds of pastries. The staff is always ultra friendly and is always helpful with selections and variety. The sit-down space is a nice touch but weather permitting it is much nicer to sit and dip in USP. After more than 10 years of visits, I finally got a chance to try the famous chocolate babka and what an experience it was! Looking forward to another 10 years of tasty visits and discoveries to come. read more

After watching an episode of Seinfeld one night, I was in search of the best babka in the city and came across multiple lists that included Breads Bakery so I gave it a try. I have to say their babka just might be the best in the city, albeit a little pricier than the rest. I got the chocolate babka. It was rich and moist and just delightful. The service was fairly quick and friendly. The smell of the delicious baked goods waft in the air. My sweet tooth is eager to try the rest of what they offer although my waist line says otherwise and to stick to new years resolutions. I should say that Bread Bakeries are not quite cafes where you can sit around and hang out with friends. They're pick up and go type places. read more

Breads Bakery - Union Square - Coconut Macaroons - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Love Breads stuff. Chocolate babka best in the city. But very expensive. Cappuccino & expresso based drinks & coffee served in European size tiny cups. Not happy about that. But pastries & breads are to die for. Love the place and feel in the store. read more

Best babka and challah Some of the workers are unfortunately bigoted and should go work elsewhere read more

Yummy pastries! Kind of pricey but delicious croissants. Have cakes and loaves of bread you can grab to go as well. Not super cute inside, more of a grab and go. Quick service and cashiers, they will even heat up your pastries if you go to the back register and ask! read more

Breads Bakery - Union Square - Chocolate Almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Whenever I see a Breads Bakery, it's a hidden rule where I must walk in and get at least a rugelach. They are the best I've ever had and while you can have ten in one sitting, they're extremely satiating and are a wonderful treat. I got the cheese straw and pain au chocolat as well and the flakiness was unreal. This is a must go-to spot!! Also, while I didn't get this Brussels sprout tart, it looks delicious. I wish I could try it all! read more

Breads Bakery - Union Square - Brussel sprout tart - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Was on the hunt for famous chocolate babka in the city and Breads Bakery had popped up multiple times in my research. We were able to find a location near where we were shopping and stopped by to take a look. Unfortunately the babka was not offered sliced or in individual portions, so I couldn't buy a whole loaf and finish it myself (I guess I probably could eat it all myself, but I had too many food spots to hit on this trip). They had so many beautiful types of pastries and breads displayed that it was hard to choose what to try. We ended up ordering their chocolate rugelach, which also was one of their famous items, and their fig hamantaschen which also looked really good. I also bought some of their house made granola which was easy to transport home. The chocolate rugelach was basically a small croissant and it was phenomenal. It had the perfect amount of chocolate and the buttery, flaky dough was to die for. I could easily eat a ton of them in one sitting. The fig hamantaschen was also really good and unique. The fig was a little more on the bitter side, but still tasty. Overall a great experience and am now currently seeing if they deliver nationwide for their babka because we weren't able to stop by our last day to pick one up. read more

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**babka only review** No concerns about being forced to buy a cinnamon babka ("the lesser babka") here: there are always plenty of pre-bagged chocolate loaves ready to go. In fact, it seems that prepackaged is the only way Breads sells their babkas, as I never see any fresh-out-of-the-oven ones. That's okay, though, as the loaves taste really fresh anyway, and their format makes it super easy to grab a bag for a dinner party or for gifting while out of town. Note that at $17 per loaf, they're a bit pricey. The babka itself is sooo good. The challah bread is soft and sweet with a crumbly crust. The swirls of dark chocolate and Nutella are creamy and decadent. read more

Breads Bakery is a NYC institution. Known for their decadent chocolate babka (I prefer the cinnamon instead), Breads offers an array of baked goods. Loaves of challah, baguettes, croissants, and rugelach to name a few. The spinach bureka is my favorite and I always order it when I stop by. They also make seasonal items, like sufganiyots for Hanukkah. There is a cafe for sandwiches in the back. It can get crowded, especially during the holidays so come early! read more

Breads Bakery - Union Square - Tiramisu sufganiyot - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Really great sourdough baguette, I'm still thinking about it! I got the tahini spread and it went well with the baguette. My friend got the Mediterranean quiche which was vegetarian and had zucchini, feta, tomato, and onions. She loved it! They are very sweet even though we can in and out 30 mins before closing and they didn't have many other customers. It's a warm homely space and smells delicious! read more

The most amazing selection! Must try it!! Service was excellent and everyone like the products we bought! read more

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How can you not love Breads? The chocolate babka is my go-to, and every time I get one I regret not getting the 2 for 30$ deal I love it so much I'm even scared to try anything else. read more

I forgot I started this review back in 2021, but just recently visited again in October and the babka was still very delicious. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. read more

Breads Bakery - Union Square - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Best chocolate babka in NYC! The staff isn't always friendly but the food more than makes up for it. Clean & fresh. A must visit near Union Square. read more

Heard a lot of great things about Breads bakery. Tried the chocolate babka and it was worth the price. Got 2 of them to go. I tried the chocolate rugulach as well and must say it's the perfect little pick me up in the afternoon. read more

Breads Bakery has several locations, and their menu offers various baked items, cafe goods, coffee, and tea, 'brunch board for two', and even catering. We came here for an early breakfast, and we ordered: +a Scrambled Egg - scrambled egg sandwich with gouda cheese and chives +a Cured Salmon on Jerusalem Baguette - this was filled with cured salmon, cream cheese, sliced cucumbers, red onions, and chives on a sesame-studded Jerusalem baugette; note that this sandwich comes in 2 varieties - one with cucumbers, and one with tomatoes The Scrambled Egg seems to be prepared or heated to order; the Cured Salmon sammie was good; the baguette was slightly too chewy for my taste, but overall, the sammie was tasty and filling. There was free water dispenser by the little station from the case. I wanted to try their popular babka, but apparently, only the Bryant Park location sells by the slice - next time! Staff were friendly. There are a handful of seating inside, but most seem to take theirs to go. Only one public restroom is available, and this could be maintained better. +friendly service +handful of seating read more

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Excellent bakery with consistently delicious baked goods! I haven't tasted anything even remotely not excellent here! (Oh, excepting the salad, but as it is a bakery, I feel I ordered the the total wrong thing. I'll give them a pass on this.). Looking for pics! read more

love this place!!! great items. lined out the door. and long live the great state of israel!!!!!!!

What can i say, wicked delicious chocolate babka that is made in chocolate heaven. Had some today and it was truly amazing as it always is. Been coming here for years and honestly this bakery really knows the definition of consistent products, of course iver the years prices have gone thru the roof but its miney well spent! read more

Breads Bakery - Union Square - Chocolate babka.. made in heaven, so delicious - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

One of my favorite bakeries in the city! Their babkas are some of the best I've ever had, and all their pastries/breads are excellent! I especially love the cheese straws and the burekas. They also have a small cafe in the back serving coffee and bagels, sandwiches, salads, etc. with limited seating. read more

No fail place for lunch and breakfast. Service depends on the day. I spent a week working near Union Square so had breakfast daily. Food fresh, indoor eating clean, and solid effort to clean outdoor eating space next to a construction zone. Sone days service was quick, other days, at the front counter, two people waited on one person while line of 5+ people waited to pick out a baked good. Much greater efficiency in the back with the drinks. That said, the variety and quality make the wait tolerable. I'll be back next year. I won't get the egg sandwich, though; eggs undercooked and due to pre-prepared, tepid in temperature. . read more

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Food is delicious, the presentation of the dishes is stunning and the staff is really friendly and helpful. 100% recommend read more

if you're a New Yorker and haven't had a Breads Bakery babka, you're probably not an actual New Yorker! but you reply: "madman reviewer, i have no friends or family and can't order one whole babka loaf for myself" and i say: a babka is good for 4-5 days after being baked. if you can't finish one in a few days then you might NOT be a human! Breads is famously known for its babkas but i'd say that that the various baked loaves are also fantastic like the French Sourdough. Jerusalem bagels are also available here which i don't see often. the bakery space is very clean and well-maintained. most of the freshly baked items are up front. in the back is the packaged salads and sandwiches as well as a coffee area. the drip coffee is good especially paired with something sweet. don't know if all the staff are involved in the baking operation but they are friendly and pretty knowledgeable. Breads Bakery is a carbs heaven for all. read more

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Omg this bakery is absolutely delicious. I didn't take a picture of anything I ate because It was so good I had forgot! I got a rustic roll that was phenomenal. We also got a plain croissant, chocolate croissant, a chocolate rugelach, and a cheese stick. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Everyone working was so kind. The place inside is a little small but there is seating Inside and outside as well. read more

The sourdough loaf is amazing. The sufganiyot for the holiday was great and the challah rolls are everything. Their mint tea are top notch as it's fresh mint leaves. You won't be disappointed here & the staff are all great & accomodating. read more

was just visiting NYC and stumbled across this gem. The Chocolate Babka is absolutely out of this world. no doubt the best I have ever tasted and possibly one of the best if not the best pastry (is it a pastry??) I have ever tasted. I cannot wait till I am back in New York if just to only eat this little magical bread loaf. read more

Great bakery with lovely traditional pastries like babka and rugelach. Friendly service and recommendations.

Wow, wow, wow! Best chocolate babka I've ever had. I was lucky enough to get one that was still warm from the oven and had to dig into it right away. We also got the chocolate chip cookie, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate banana bread. All fantastic. read more

I am a relative newcomer to Breads but would like to apply for cult membership. I've tried several "unglamorous" items (rather than the breads and babka) and found them all special. The hummus is wonderful. (Who knew there are degrees of "good" in hummus?) The taste is addictive and the texture, while smooth, has character--you can tell the chickpeas were recently leading vital lives and the parsley is a fine addition, as is the oil. The iced tea (English breakfast) is especially rich. And I just tried the gazpacho (in scarce supply) to gesture at low-calorie, vegetarian virtue: at first I gingerly sampled it but soon realized I had begun to drink it greedily, it's that savory and creamy (without the cream). Every so often I've heard customers at the register praising the food, and now I understand. read more

I've always wanted to try this bakery out and I happened to be in the area needing a quick snack and stumbled upon it. We got the chocolate croissant and the almond croissant as well as some espressos to go with it. The croissants were all so deliciously buttery and flaky. Would def come back to try the rugelash and get the whole babka pie. read more

Breads Bakery - Union Square - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

So happy I stumbled upon Breads and got to experience their cinnamon roll. It is perfection and made my day. The baguette was also top notch with a wonderfulEveryone I interacted with was very friendly and didn't mind I was dropping in before closing. read more

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This bakery was trending in social media so went to try since I was nearby. To be honest, their most delectable sweet was the chocolate babka and their soutdough baguette. It's smells so delicious. The smell of fresh baked bread was inviting. Now, the service was fast food : grab, pay and go. So hard to find seat, very crowded, lines are long. Their goodies were on the pricey side but it's fresh and delish! read more

Ordered the sourdough bread and had it sliced. It was alright but nothing special or worth returning for.

Everything I've ordered from here is delicious. My fav is the rugelach and the croissants. And of course the babka. Service is also amazing- they're so nice with the recommendations and in the back of the establishment is savory foods! read more

Breads Bakery - Union Square - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by for a quick breakfast and got the Spinach and Cheese Croissant ($8.44 after tax). The croissant was crispy and flakey but couldn't taste much of it because there was a lot of cheese. The spinach and cheese filling was good but heavy. I wish they didn't have as much filling so I can taste the croissant a little more. read more

Breads Bakery - Union Square - Spinach and Cheese Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Breads is always amazing... this time I got my regular plus a bag of cookies abit expensive at 28 dollars but I must admit the chocolate bread is soooo good I have tried it everywhere nothing beats here. I dream of this place. And you can order and pick up. Sometimes it's super busy here.. so ordering is you best bet. read more

The first time I've ever had a hot chocolate made with almond milk, it was delectable. Of course it had a different flavor then regular hot cocoa but I completely loved and they made it fresh. The place is small and cozy. A lot of different options of bread, desserts, baked goods and at the entrance they have a little fridge with hummus, salad and other assorted items. Plenty of staff and everyone equally friendly. read more

I love this chocolate babka!! I'm embarrassed by how obsessed I am with them (esp since it's terrible for my waistline) but every time I walk by, I want two loafs in my belly! It's best to get them when they're fresh and still soft (instead of dried and hard). A little pop into the microwave helps in a pinch! Now I'm craving another babka and have to come back asap. read more