Catania Bakery

Mia's has become my go-to for when I'm looking for a sweet treat or looking to gift someone some…read moresweet treats. Every item I've tried has been delicious. I keep on returning back for their flan. This time, I tried their fruit napoleon and it definitely hit the spot. Their cookies are also super fresh for gifting to folks or hosting. The spot itself is spacious and the service is wonderful. I like that they have outdoor seating as well for summer nights. It's become a regular spot for us when we're craving a sweet treat!

There are some places that become part of your family's story, and Mia's Bakery is one of ours…read more We've been coming since the day it opened on Smith Street, and everything we've tried, the rainbow cookies, the tres leches, the cheesecake, has been wonderful. But this review is about something bigger than dessert. The strawberry cheesecake here reminds me of my mom. It was her favorite, and it was one of the last desserts I got to share with her. Anytime she wanted a sweet treat, that's what she asked for. Ordering it now keeps me connected to her. This past July, on her 3rd birthday in heaven, I placed an order to celebrate her. The menu only had cherry cheesecake that day, so I wrote a note explaining what the strawberry meant to me. The staff didn't just make it happen, they sent an extra slice of strawberry cheesecake on top of it. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare. The people here have always been this kind. We love everyone who works there, and we're grateful for the small moments of care they've shown our family. Thank you for everything.

Tiramisu

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Baby Shark cake

Radio Bakery

4.5(393 reviews)

2.9 mi•Greenpoint

Vibe: local greenpoint bakery Service: standard…read moreReservation: no - line gets long so go early Items ordered: - Earl grey bun: 8/10 - Shakshuka Foccacia: 7.8/10 - sourdough: 9.5/10 - everything foccacia with scallion cc: 10/10

A very good, very crowded, very Brooklyn type of bakery. The savory sandwiches were like WHOA…read more Full of flavor and crispy outside/soft inside bread. Loved it. The sweets were good too, although the sandwiches were more memorable. The main down side was waiting for 15 minutes to get through the crowd to be served. It's good, and it shows.

French Onion Soup Tart.

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Smoked salmon foccacia

Radio Bakery

4.5(131 reviews)

3.4 mi•Prospect Heights

I had my doubts. So many viral places suck. I've been so disappointed or meh at so many places…read more Not this one. Wow! Radio Bakery is so legit. Too legit to quit if I was in NYC area. My gawd. Everything was perfect. Perfect techniques. Perfect flavors and such robust flavors and textures. I was so impressed. I wish I could eat more right now, everyday. The most tomatoey focaccia. The most vanilla and crispy yet soft flakey Kouign Ammon. The most garlicky knot. The most tart & chocolatie almond croissant. Can't say enough.

Radio Bakery is one of my top 3 bakeries in Brooklyn. Their baked goods are freshly baked and they…read morehave unique seasonal offerings that make every visit exciting. Their sandwiches are also great and very filling. Highly recommend grabbing some items and heading over to Prospect Park!

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Cinnamon bun

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Cardamom Darjeeling morning bun

Takahachi Bakery

4.5(30 reviews)

0.4 mi•Bushwick

Was waiting for a friend in the area and decided to grab a snack while waiting. Had the curry…read morecroquet and the iced hojicha and enjoyed them both and it was less than $6.50. Clean and they have restrooms for customers. I saw people getting onigiri and it seemed popular. There's limited seating and some standing room at tables.

I wanted to try this bakery since it got great reviews. There's other locations in Manhattan but I…read morewent to the one on Bushwick. There is a lot of options to choose from in this bakery. Sweet and savory. From noodles to ongiris to dessert to cookies this place is amazing. I can't imagine you couldn't find something in here to eat. I got a beef curry bun, beef yakiniku roll, Kinpira (burdock root), sesame tuile cookie and a tiramisu coffee roll. Everything looked fresh and everything did taste good. The sesame cookie was delicious. I would definitely go back again if I'm in the area or try the other location in Manhattan.

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Cream puff

Le Petit Monstre

4.4(96 reviews)

2.9 mi•Clinton Hill

FOOD:the menu at the time we went was sparse, but held breakfast and lunch items. I had the vegan…read morechicken on a brioche with red cabbage, tomato soup atopped with pumpkin seeds. Both were delivered hot. Very tasty. AMBIENCE: quiet chatter with parishioners reading, writing and eating. Spacious with small tables and booths. There was music, but barely heard. WAIT STAFF: pleasant, efficient. BATHROOM: one. large enough for a small wheelchair. clean. One issue we encountered: a dog was allowed in the restaurant. Handicapped accessible. Street parking

The place is huge and has a large variety of pastries. The pastries were decent enough and they're…read moreall vegan, had to double check that with the servers. We got the breakfast sandwiches and they weren't anything special but we were hungry. Pastries were decent. The server was a bit standoff and hostile. They ignored us as we were trying to get their attention and it wasn't like they were busy.

1.6 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

Produce and plants.

Kouign Amman

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The Black Cake Company

4.8(4 reviews)

Phenomenal cake and awesome customer service!…read more I traveled from out of town and was really hoping to bring home a delicious Black Cake. I called Ms. Angela last minute, and she went above and beyond to help me. She was incredibly kind and understanding, and to my surprise, she was able to provide me with a fresh Black Cake right away! The moment my daughter and I tasted it, we knew we had found something special. The cake is rich, moist, and perfectly spiced. Every bite is full of authentic flavor and pure delight. You can truly taste the love and tradition baked into it. Not only did I walk away with a great Black Cake but I also left feeling grateful for such warm and thoughtful customer service. I will absolutely be ordering again. Thank you, Ms. Angela. You have a lifelong customer!

My mother enjoyed the cake, but the customer service was lacking. Too bad because I would have…read moreordered again, but I'll take a pass. Still I wish them the best. Cheers.

2.4 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

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Black Cake Company

La Bicyclette Bakery

4.7(132 reviews)

Lovely French bakery! I was so happy to find this authentic French bakery on my NYC trip this…read moreweekend. Very nice selection of baked goods and beautifully shaped bread loaves. Staff was very friendly towards me both times I went. Such a cute little bakery too. Loved this place and will be back next time!

Was hanging out in Brooklyn for the day and popped in for the day to grab a quick little bite with…read moremy little guy. Got a sandwich that was so good. Fresh bread with butter some salami and arugula. Was great. Staff was cool. And the inside was nice.

Blueberry Pastry Cream (~$5)

Croissant Amande Choco (~$5)

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Buttermilk Bakeshop

4.3(390 reviews)

4.1 mi•Park Slope

Excellent customer service and delicious treats! They are particularly kind to kids from the nearby…read moremiddle school

Gotta love a neighborhood bake shop where the staff is cool, the desserts solidly satisfy that…read morecraving for something sweet, but not too sweet, cakey, but not, and the interior is clean, cozy and chill. In my case, something sweet, but not cakey was the Nutella pecan pie and a lemon bar. The pie was gooey, nutty, sweet, but not cloyingly so, and buttery. The lemon bar was actually sweeter while being plenty lemony. Service was friendly and knowledgeable.

2.5 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

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Martha's Country Bakery

4.2(1.2k reviews)

Kosher

Vegan friendly

We got a slice of the Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake and a slice of the Apple Crumb Pie…read more Both desserts we ordered were excellent. We would definitely go back to this place next time we are in NY. The selection of desserts as a whole at Martha's is second to none. It has something for everyone, no matter what your favorite type of dessert/cake/pie/pastry is. 10/10 dessert spot!

I love Martha's, the pastries are great, especially the rainbow chocolate chop cookie and the…read morecupcakes. When you sit in, the service is wonderful and it's a lovely spot. That said, I found out today that ordering to-go coffee runs through a different counter, and honestly the barista there was so unpleasant that I won't order out again. She was unfriendly, rushed, and just not kind. A little warmth goes a long way, and that interaction really soured the experience for me. Still worth it for the pastries and the sit-in service but the to-go counter needs some attention.

Triple chocolate mousse

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Nicholas B.

12 years ago

I love bread, and I can't imagine my lunch without having at least some of it. So it is really important for me that the bread has a good quality and is tasty. At this place, they got solid variety of really good bread. It is very tasty, and it is always freshly baked. They also got plenty of delicious things for the desert. I love to have their croissants with a cup of coffee in the mornings. It is a very decent bakery, and I am pretty confident in giving them 5 stars. read more

Minerva V.

8 years ago

I really love the bread from here, especially when you manage to buy it fresh. The pastries are really good, but I wish cookies were better. The sprinkles taste just like the cheap ones you can buy at the supermarket...but other than that, it's a really great bakery! read more

Betty H.

9 years ago

This is my favorite deli in Brooklyn! The sandwiches are fantastic and the ingredients are always fresh and healthy. The bakery is top notch, I recommend the Paulie's sandwich and the mini cheesecake read more

Jennifer P.

10 years ago

The staff are RUDE!!!! I WILL NEVER GO BACK. They need a change of staff because they don't know how to treat the customers.

Kaitlyn M.

148

5 years ago

Lady making the sandwiches needs to write down the order to make sure she makes it correctly.

Allan Z.

5 years ago

I bought small cake for $38

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