Absolutely devine in every way. And everyone knows it! Very hot place. Fabulous food, drinks, service and ambiance. Good luck deciding what to order.....and if you're watching your weight steer clear of those pastries! They are to die for! You'll be a regular in no time- like everyone else there. read more

If this is the smaller of the two locations, go to the larger one where you can eat in. The staff at the smaller (bakery only) location were stuck up and not helpful at all. When we walked in, we weren't greeted. I made up my mind to leave but watched how the woman interacted with the next guest. It was terrible. It felt like she was bothered by the business. On the other hand, the other location was spot on. What you expect from an eatery plus they have more options. read more

Delicious baked goods and friendly staff! I've tried so many things here but some of my faves were the miso chocolate chip cookie, pistachio croissant, guava croissant, and feta spinach scallion scone! Other things I tried but would personally skip on are the marbled chocolate pound cake, almond croissant (really good but I've personally had better in Manhattan), and the financier. Very good but definitely on the pricier side read more

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I read reviews about the gruff customer service here, and I can see where folks are coming from. The woman at the counter is not the warm presence you would hope to find at a bakery by any means. But I'm willing to overlook that if the food is good, which it was. It's worth noting that this is an extremely tiny location. There's nowhere to sit, and can fit maybe four customers max inside at any given time. There's no seating, so this is very much a grab and go spot. All that aside, this was one of the best croissants I've had in my life. Flaky, airy, with just the right amount of chew. I got a cold brew for $6 that was about 90% ice, so I'd skip that in favor of a coffee shop in town (or honestly even Starbucks) next time around to get more bang for your buck. The premade sandwiches they had out at this spot looked incredible, I'd definitely come back to give them a try. read more

The absolute best egg sandwich around. All the bakery items are beautiful and delicious as well. You can't go wrong. Staff is friendly. Atmosphere is casual. read more

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People come to get coffee to start their day right but not at this place. No hi, no smile, no thank you and all of them look miserable. The food is whatever, coffee is good but man the girl at the counter I assume is the owner's daughter is apparently a brat and a loser. Like girl yo luck that your parent owns a shop so you have a job. Otherwise who the h gonna hire you. read more

Everything from this bakery was delicious. A must is the ham and cheese croissant and the chocolate chip cookies! read more

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The baked goods are sublime and heavy on the aesthetics. They desperately need air conditioning. The restaurant side is okay but their hospitality is abysmal. The owner is rotten as they come, and I've personally been treated rudely by her on multiple occasions. You sort of feel lucky if you go there and get her on a good day. The wait staff are like shell shocked United Colors of Benetton models and you can sort of imagine Kramer shouting "P is for Poise!" in the background. In fairness to the owner, the clientele are possibly the worst people on Planet Earth. This is East Hampton, so these are most moneyed, most entitled, least patient people you can find anywhere. Presumably she knew this before selecting this particular parcel. Serenity Now. read more

French bakery. Every bread and breakfast rice menu is delicious. In the morning, people line up to buy bread for breakfast. A bakery worth lining up for. In the morning, it is open from 8 o'clock, and there is a breakfast menu, and you can eat it in the store. There is parking, so you can go by car. Please see the photo for the menu. French bakery. Every bread and breakfast rice menu is delicious. In the morning, people line up to buy bread for breakfast. A bakery worth lining up for. In the morning, it is open from 8 o'clock, and there is a breakfast menu, and you can eat it in the store. There is parking, so you can go by car. Please see the photo for the menu. There are seats inside the store and on the terrace, and the interior and atmosphere are nice. read more

SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE BEHAVIOR I don't normally leave reviews, but my experience here was so disappointing I feel compelled to share. The customer service was shockingly rude from the moment I walked in. What made it worse is that the owner, Carissa, was the one who spoke to me so disrespectfully. I had just purchased food to-go, and when I sat down to eat it inside the bakery, I was told--by Carissa herself--that I couldn't eat there. Wait... what? I literally just paid for this food at this bakery, and now I'm being told I can't eat it there? The tone and attitude were completely uncalled for, especially coming from the owner. There was no kindness, no courtesy, just flat-out rude behavior. I will never be coming back. It's one thing to have a policy, but it's another to treat paying customers with zero respect. Extremely disappointed. read more

Delicious ice cream, granola and even fresh bread. All the essentials:-) Visited both locations and found the quality to be excellent and space inviting. read more

The food is pretty good but the manager is beyond rude: there was no room for the four of us to sit down for lunch so we asked for the food to go. By the time it was all ready, a table opened up. As we tried to sit down, she harshly said "you can't sit down! we don't want to have to throw out all that paper! " Be forewarned...there are plenty of other really good places to eat in East Hampton that are happy to have your business. read more

Place is awesome. Great delicious sandwiches & salads. I'd return again to try the pastries.

I was not impressed with the bakery which was suppose to be one of the best in the area. My overall impression was friendly staff, clean, probably a good experience if you could go in and see what your choosing and EXTREMELY over priced for some of the items such as cakes. I think the same cake I bought in Manhattan which is usually high in price would be about 60% of the cost. I was out in the Hamptons and on my way to visit a friend in Amagansett who just called me to stop by as he knew I was in the area. This was a last minute thing and had I known I would have brought pastries from the great bakeries in Brooklyn. I arrived about 45 minutes before closing and should have checked their website before stopping by. Because of COVID-19 they only had pickup and you could not go in. You could see in and they only had two types of cakes to choose from one was a chocolate cake and the other was a cheese cake. I picked the chocolate cake and when I asked the price they said $55 which I thought was crazy for this little cake. It was ok but not great. Well it's the Hamptons so no complaints and then they asked if I wanted to leave a tip for the staff which I hate. I left $5 and it's not the money it's the principle. From reading other reviews and not looking at the website I would imagine their prices are good on colder and breads, everything else might be a bit over the top. I did not like the recent review I read about discrimination and would like to hear the outcome. I would probably not go back although you never know. read more

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I was so disappointed with the almond croissant I had here. It looked quite beautiful from the outside. The croissant was crisp but the filling was awful. No almond flavor and really so unexpected. I've had better almond croissants from Trader Joe's frozen food section. I was not a happy camper. My dining partner ordered a sandwich which I tried. The jamon was delicious and the bread was excellent. So maybe I just ordered the wrong thing here. My girlfriend (a local) recommended Carissa's and I do love the setting and I would say that the service was fine. Based on my one time experience, I would at least know not to order the almond croissant. With that said, I would be back to try other things because they did look very tasty. Note to pastry chef, please add a little more almond extract to your filling. I would like my almond croissant to taste like almond. Thank you. read more

Still working my way though their menu items, but everything we've tried have been delicious! We'll continue to order something different every time we visit. Love their large croissant section - the kimchi croissant is very tasty! read more

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Kinda impressive, I have to say. We're hard on bakeries because... well just because. We had two stand outs here, a pistachio croissant and a hazelnut croissant. Very, very nice. We're fans of this bakery. read more

My friend and I came here since we were both in the mood for baked goods and food and had time to spare. There was a line when we walked in, but it moved quickly and the space itself is pretty small. There are a ton of baked goods to choose from, along with sandwiches and salads. My friend and I each got the monkey bread which was not bad, though was also not amazing. We also ended up getting lunch items--she got the roast turkey sandwich and I got the 7 grain salmon bowl and both were very good and filling. I would come back here again the next time I'm in the Hampton's for sure. read more

Carissa's The Bakery - 7 grain salmon bowl - Bakeries Near Me - East Hampton, New York

Carissa's is an amazing place to eat. I came here for breakfast. The ambiance was casual and the service was fast. The food was fresh, delicious, and high quality. I recommend the brussel sprout sandwich, and both the hazelnut and pistachio croissants. The coffee was great too. read more

Stumbled on this little bakery in East Hampton; new to me, NOT to the area. Understandably so. Great, fresh selections. Very friendly, helpful service. Pricey. But worth it. read more

Wish I knew to order ahead here. The line was crazy long and moves pretty slow BUT the food is amazing. They have an outdoor dining area, where after you order, you can sit to eat. You can smell all the delicious bread and pastries from outside where you order. I ordered the bacon and egg sandwich - it had a nice kick to it with the chilis. The bread was delicious. I would absolutely order this again, I love a good breakfast sandwich. I also ordered the almond croissant, and there is clearly a reason that they sell out so quickly. It was everything I wanted it to be and more. If you are on the fence, get one for later. read more

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A delicious bakery and wish I could've tried more of their different pastries. I wanted to buy more but I had a flight to catch in a few hours so couldn't buy all that I wanted. I tried their cookies and pastries and they were so good. So much flavor and presentation were so pretty. I had their green tea latte but that however wasn't as good. They also forgot about our order until we asked them about it. Their pastries are definitely a must try but I would pass on the drinks. read more

We saw Carissa's bakery online instagram. The Sammies looked scrumptious and so we had a box shipped to WA. Oh my goodness! They were divine. Everyone loved them. We are hooked now and will definitely be ordering more. The flavors and textures are masterfully executed. Seriously delicious. I wish we lived closer we would definitely try her other items as well. Highly recommend Carissa's!!! read more

I went here for the pickle bread, which is what they are best known for. It was however not the experience I was hoping for. First of all, the service was not all that great and felt like I was an imposition by being there. Furthermore, during my visit I noticed that a lot of the kitchen staff, inclusive of someone who appeared to be the manager did not wear a mask or did not appropriately wear a mask so that it covered both their mouth and nose. We grabbed a few items to go, as well as ordering a hot breakfast. Ordered the tacos, and they were a little pricey and incredibly tiny. Not bad as far as taste, but would go elsewhere for tacos next time. Overall a pretty mediocre visit, there are several other spots in the area one could go to. read more

Carissa's The Bakery - Two loaves of the pickle bread and the pistachio croissant in the bag - Bakeries Near Me - East Hampton, New York

Excellent quality food, definitely the best I had while in the Hamptons. Had the pistachio croissant (beautiful & delicious) & the mergueze sausage (very good and on an amazing brioche bun that is still on my mind ...). Cute outdoor seating and really sweet & helpful staff!!! read more

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The food here is definitely Manhattan prices, so just keep that in mind. But the quality is top notch though, so I didn't mind. As much as I wanted to indulge in their fresh grain and salad bowls, I knew I'd be missing out if I walked away without trying their baked goods. I had their pan bagnat sandwich, which is a tuna sandwich. The bread roll was soft and fluffy, and the salad greens and tuna in it was so fresh and tasted like summer in a bun. Their sabich sandwich was very tasty too; I enjoyed the pesto/amba/whatever sauce was in it. The mixed herb foccacia was interesting too. The lemon tart and chocolate bouchon were very refined and well done. read more

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The best pistachio croissant I have ever had. The outside was perfectly flaky and generously loaded with pistachios. The creme inside was delicious as well. We also ordered turkey sandwiches which were fresh and flavorful. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but we expected that in East Hampton. read more

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Truly do not understand the bad reviews. This is one of the few Hamptons spots that is legit good and not just a transplant from all the other ny spots that pop up there. The kimchi reuben was spectacular and ingenious. The sabich sandwich is wildly messy but tasty. The fish sandwich is fresh and light. The pastries are terrific. read more

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I was so excited to bring my boyfriend here as it was his first trip to East Hampton. They had a wonderful glass case full of delicious looking pastries and sandwiches, but we were not greeted by anyone. In such a small bakery, a simple hello or welcome would have been appreciated. I asked the staff at the register if she had a menu as there was no labeling or pricing of the selections. There was no menu. In short, it felt much like we were an inconvenience and felt no sense of hospitality. The pastries themselves were delicious (a pain au raisin & pain au chocolat with homemade Nutella). Our turkey sandwich was good but overpriced even for the area. It seems other reviewers agree that while the creations are impressive, customer service could be improved. read more

Carissa's The Bakery - Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant - delicious flakey layers & homemade Nutella. - Bakeries Near Me - East Hampton, New York

Loved everything about this place - the actual food, the attentive staff, the cute sitting patio! Would eat this whole menu in a heartbeat!! read more

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Great local breakfast spot! Fantastic latte. Breakfast tacos had a good flavor. Busy on Sundays so I reccomend ordering ahead! read more

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Was visiting friends in the Hamptons for a few weeks and they ordered the special Indian take out dinner last week. Some of the best Indian food I have had ever...and I'm half Indian. Everything tasted so authentic and the spice levels were just right. I went with my friend to pick it up and I wish that was a good experience but the wait was just so long and the man wasn't so nice. But the food made up for it. read more

All croissants were delicious as ever and a perfect addition for our morning breakfast spread.

This was an amazing spot when it opened. Carissa slowly built a loyal following in all of us locals-- expanding the delicious, truly professional breads with local, clean (one hoped) ingredients. Boy has the feeling changed. No longer a friendly & fair place. It has become overridden with yoga pants city people and the restaurant now open on Pantigo is even worse! The UNFRIENDLINESS of the staff at the restaurant, the sourpuss expressions and attitudes, makes one wonder WHY Carissa ever went into this business. It is not enough to be a talented baker and cook, one must help their customers feel welcome and supported. SADLY, the restaurant has the feeling of HAMPTONS ULTRA SNOBBERY, which the food and breads can not overcome. WHAT A SHAME. read more

I think this place has a more limited menu right now because of Covid but I thought they still had lots of options. I got a cappuccino which was quite good and my husband got monkey bread. He enjoyed the bread although it wasn't really for me. They had an outside sitting area where you could enjoy your coffee. read more

Love this place, however they do run out of inventory. We tried to come here the first day we came on vaca but they were already out of the lobster rolls. However when we did get the roll, oh my was it amazing... perfection and that ROLL was so delicious! overall, good service and a gorgeous east hampton gem off the main area with all the shops, etc. but they really do lose points for running out of items. which happens all the time. ~T read more

Easy pickup/takeout during COVID-19! They had spots on the ground labeled to keep everyone 6ft apart and plenty of staff working (I went on a Friday morning) to keep the line moving and minimize crowding. My food (a selection of baked goods) was brought to me almost immediately after ordering. I loved all their croissants- the regular, chocolate, and monkey bread. Stop by next time you're in the area! read more

Went here 3 times in 1 trip, plentiful seating and it's surprisingly great for lunch food. The salmon bowl is my favorite with my favorite prepared salmon anywhere. Also got olive oil tea cake which was very big portion and good! read more

Carissa's is a solid lunch spot in East Hampton. Their food is generally pretty healthy and fresh. I got the avocado toast with salmon which was a good meal but nothing over the top delicious. For example, it didn't have any extra touches like other shops (e.g., Blue Stone Lane) such as micro greens (I got one tiny piece of a micro green on my toast) and flaky sea salt. I wasn't so much of a fan of the cheese on the avocado toast; it was really creamy and personally I didn't think it complemented the rest of the dish very well so I just removed it. I got their kombucha which is on tap and was very good. I also tried the tuna rice bowl which was solidly good but again, did not have an amazing umami taste. The croissant had really good flavor and good texture, but it could have been a little more flaky. But it's the best croissant I've found out in the Hamptons, so I'll definitely get it again and I want to try other bakery products from Carissa's. There is parking both in the front and the back of the shop. They have separate lines for order ahead and those who are first placing their orders when they arrive. I placed a lunch order today around 12:30pm and was quoted a 30 minute wait, though it ended up being about 40 minutes before it was ready so just be prepared to order in advance of when you want your food. They currently are not allowing people inside their shop, so it is operating solely as a to go shop at the moment. It is a cute and modern set up and as you approach the building, you begin to smell the amazing freshly baked breads. read more

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Love everything about this place. We had the baguette, Zuppa di Farro, and coffee. All excellent. Great ambience and friendly staff.