Five stars. Easily. I have now tried a truly unreasonable number of things from Mel's in a few days, and every single one has been excellent. The jalapeño and cheese pretzel was great, the cardamom bun was delicious, the chocolate croissant was excellent, and the egg and cheese on a biscuit was probably my favorite thing I ate all weekend. I also picked up the blueberry and yuzu pastry, which I haven't tried yet, but at this point I have complete faith. I also just love the vibe in here. It feels warm and welcoming and like everyone is meant to be there. There are a bunch of fun things to look at while you're waiting in line, there's a great little outdoor area to sit and eat, and the whole place just feels GOOD. I was in London the prior week marveling at how good the bakeries were per their differential on butter and flour, but this place wiped that "London does it better" feeling right from my brain. Honestly, this is one of my favorite bakeries I've been to. I came back more than once while I was in the area and drove 30 minutes each way, which should tell you everything you need to know! read more

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I had saved it on my go-to list whenever I visit Hudson. They had a great selection of croissants and breads. We tried their miso oyster mushroom croissant - it was good, Cara Cara pistachio cream - the pistachio left an aftertaste which I did not like, jalapenos pretzel croissant - good, plain croissant- good. The only issue I had with all the croissants is all of them had a lot of egg coating. I could smell and taste it. read more

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Wow, just amazing sandwiches and bread. Had a selection of their 4 selections and they were all so fabulous! Amazing breads, sauces, spreads and delicious ingredients inside. All fresh ingredients. Highly popular spot but worth the wait. read more

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Not the type of bakery you can go in and sit and relax, more of a grab and go environment. The pastries were unbelievably delicious, so flaky, so full of flavor, absolutely delicious! Long lines, but worth the wait! Prices are elevated but for the area I expected as much. Definitely worth a try if you love a good pastry! read more

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Incredible. One of my favorite bakeries of all time. I ordered two items: the jalapeño croissant and the pain aux raisins. Both were fantastic. The jalapeño was perfectly flaky on the inside while retaining an almost custardy interior - just how I like it. The pepper gave it a good spicy kick, which could be too much for those who aren't accustomed to spice (it was almost too much, even for me), but it was so delicious, I loved it. Now, the pain aux raisins - ooh lala - it was SO good, it was even better than the one I had in Paris! You could really taste the golden raisins, and it was just sweet enough - not overwhelming. It was flaky on the outside but tender in the parts soaked with syrup - ugh, just amazing! I can't wait to make another trip up to Hudson and try even more items from Mel. read more

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That cinnamon roll was incredible and that was one of the best cold brews I have ever had. Everyone was super nice. Ambiance! read more

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THE MOST DELICIOUS BAKERY EVER. I mean everything is so so good. No matter what you get you can not go wrong. That vegetarian sandwich was so delicious! Service is so so nice and the ambiance is super chill. I can not recommend going out of your way to come to this bakery. read more

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Absolutely stellar breads, pastries, and sandwiches. There are only a few sandwiches on the menu on any given day; only one was vegetarian when I visited but it was outstanding. Easily top 10 sandwich. At $17 each they are not cheap, but they're substantial and easy to split if you're not ravenous. The beverage menu includes all standard espresso drinks, plus some creative seasonal options. There's also highly curated selection of dry goods, a few cheeses, eggs, and small homewares/gifts. read more

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Love all their pastries and sandwiches. The blueberry corn cookie is insane. This is the perfect spot to stop at during a weekend in Hudson read more

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After we overslept for our original brunch plans, a quick Yelp search redirected us to Mel. Do not trust the GoogleMaps directions! They led us to this back alley entrance when we could have easily entered from Warren Street. This place had a long line when we arrived and no indoor seating but it's right next to a little park with picnic tables and some additional seating in the park. In addition to providing coffee and pastries, it seems they have a little market space here too with lots of local goodies. It was cute! I ended up getting the pistachio croissant (which iirc was twice baked!) and my husband got the corn cookie with blueberry jam. It was the perfect brekky to tide us over until our lunch rezzies and fuel our morning walk around Hudson. The line did take quite a while to get through (maybe 20 minutes?) so definitely plan accordingly. This isn't a quick in and out on the weekends! read more

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This place was INCREDIBLE!!! My friends wanted to try this bakery back when they were in NYC but they sadly closed before they could. We all finally got a chance to try it in Hudson and loved it! The four of us ordered 9 pastries to share. I also ordered a chai latte for myself which was so good. Among the pastries, my two favorite savory ones were the garlic knots and shishito, sweet corn and cheddar pastry. My favorite sweet pastry was the raspberries and sweet corn cream. They packed our pastries expertly in a big box for us, and we found a picnic table outside to enjoy them at. We actually loved the pastries so much that we came back the next day for more! read more

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Really awesome spot that has bread that is out of this world, stellar pastries especially when focused on unique pastries like the goat cheese squash Danish, and a great grocery selection. Love their coffee as well, though I wish they did weekend breakfast sandwiches! read more

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Very trendy bakery in Hudson with fantastic pastries. We came here for the cinnamon roll croissant and the jalapeño pretzel croissant. Both were delicious and a great combo together (balance between savory/spicey and sweet). Defintely recommend. Service was great as the staff was talkative and gave us some context on what businesses would be open with the upcoming storm. read more

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Their brown-butter chocolate almond croissant rivals anything I've had in Paris! Go early so they don't run out!

Never made it to the one on the LES but came here in Hudson, braved the line, and it was well worth it -- the cookie, chocolate croissant, pumpkin danish, and smoked salmon sandwich were all incredible. read more

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Some of the BEST baked goods we ever ate. Came to Hudson for strudel (definitely a let down) but stumbled upon this place. Best blueberry muffin I ever ate and the cheese danish was amazing. We are now back a 2nd time from last week. I'm telling you - it's so worth the stop! read more

Insanely good spot. I'm not sure if I was more impressed with the pastries I got or the bread, let alone the breakfast sandwich. Everything was worth trying and the group I'd purchased the items for couldn't get over the quality. The cinnamon roll is a must! read more

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this is the best bakery i've been to in the most recent years, you must make it a priority stop if you're headed upstate. the food: all sandwiches were TOP tier, i went twice and both times the chicken curry one was sold out. but my favoriteeee was the jambon beurre with pickles, so good! my other MUST ORDER will have to be the chocolate almond croissant, i have never had a pastry filled to the BRIM with the most delicious dark chocolate and almond filling. second favorite is a tie between the cinnamon roll (super unique) and the jalapeno one!!! the drinks: classic coffees that were pretty good! liked my americano. the space: it's small with a few seats by the bar the service: quick and kind read more

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Fabulous product, awful communication. Website popup said to email an order, and I did at least a day in advance. Waited in line to pickup order which I had my doubts it would be there. Turns out it wasn't. Counter person told me that I would need to order at least 36 hours in advance (I think I had), and then they charged me for the wrong two pastries. They told me they had refunded the first erroneous charge, but didn't. After 30 minutes online and on the phone with my credit card company they refunded me more than I should have been. Since Mel hasn't even responded to the order I sent in almost a week ago, I don't feel bad. I don't imagine they will respond to my email this morning either about being double charged. Make sure you are charged correctly. read more

I've been here a handful of times and have thoroughly enjoyed every bite of what I've ordered from them. The squash and goat cheese special I had today was phenomenal. Pastries always look almost too pretty to eat, but taste even better. It's a cute spot and always smells amazing in there. Employees are always friendly and helpful. read more

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Bread, honey, wine. Thank you Nora Allen for the excellent country loaf. Thank you Eva for the honey. And thank you McCalls Vineyard for the wine. All local New York State products. I took a quick trip to Hudson for the bread. Mels is a bit hard to find. It's squished in between the main drag of Hudson and a back alley. There was a short fast moving line when I dropped by. The staff was spot on. The storefront was spacious and simple. In for the bread. Out to the car. Home for the bread, honey, and wine. Perfect Sunday. read more

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Mel was bustling even at 9:02 am on a cold winter morning, with a line forming inside. This bakery is charming, stocked with unique local products and artisanal granola, jams, and chocolates. I came here for the pastries and the one that stood out was the "cinnamon roll croissant thing". If you're a fan of both cinnamon roll and croissants, this must be on your list. The pistachio almond croissant was beautiful and tasted exceptional. Highly recommend! read more

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I didn't realize how good this would be from the unassuming outside. But wow--you can tell they take their time with ingredients and flavor. My blueberry muffin was not only perfectly sweet yet not, it was so pleasing to the eye. The blueberry danish was bursting with fresh berries that kind of snuck up on you. The pastry case was such a joy to behold and I wanted to try it all. read more

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Mel has been on my list for a while - I mean, a twice James Beard Award nominee in my backyard?! Yes, please! I visited on a Friday afternoon and loved the park setting outside the bakery. It's especially great for those with kids and dogs. Upon entering the bakery, I noticed how clean and modern it was, as well as how many specialty grab-and-go food items and kitchen staples they had. It's always awesome to me to see small business owners supporting other businesses. Also, it's perfect for someone who just needs a couple of things and doesn't want to run into the supermarket. I decided to order the Italian Hero, which is a Friday only special, as well as the cinnamon roll. It was so nice that the bakery offers both sweet and savory options! The Italian Hero was delicious! The bread was incredibly fresh, and the sandwich was flavorful. Now, onto the cinnamon roll. The edible flower on top was so pretty, and it had a croissant texture instead of a dense, heavy traditional cinnamon roll, which made it a lighter treat. It was delicious - especially the cream cheese frosting! Overall, it's clear how passionate the staff and owner are about baking delicious delicacies for all to enjoy. Get to Mel and enjoy some fresh baked treats! read more

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The hype is real. Not much more really needs to be said that hasn't already been mentioned in previous reviews. The pastries are all great. Their croissants and cookies are bomb. This place is bakery first, coffee shop second - they only do drip coffee or cold brew, no espresso drinks here. Looks like at the time of this writing, head baker Nora Allen is a 2023 James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. Well deserved if she wins! Pro tip: check their socials and website for specials/daily menus. Get their early if you want the biggest selection, as they usually sell out of their most popular things early. read more

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great bakery, a little busy on a saturday morning but definitely manageable. I love the changing breakfast sandwich menu and tried what they were serving that day - salmon and cream cheese on everything foccacia. the rye chocolate chip cookie and sage cheddar scone were also delicious and I'd get both again. I would have loved to grab a box of several pastries and tried them all, looked great. read more

Absolutely love going there every week with my husband for our breakfast date with Mel's amazing pastries. Their customer service is absolutely amazing. read more

Can't say enough good things about this place. Every thing here is slightly better than the beat version you've had before. The Ham and cheese croissant was flaky - the meat was not overpowering, just hearty enough The garlic knots are sexual - greasy, indulgent, unapologetic. I cried No hype here. Just go. read more

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Carbs & coffee - 2 legally addictive substances are available here at Mel in a variety of forms. There's been a lot of hype surrounding this 2024 James Beard award semi-finalist (bakery category). I finally made it here and doubted that it could live up to the hype. Oh ye of little faith. One bite of their ham and cheese croissant was all it took to make me a member of the cult. It's hard to explain but I think our palates understand when someone crafts our food. Their cultivated knowledge and skill is in the food. Back to the croissant. The initial crunch of puff pasty giving way to an airy middle layer then the substantive salt of the ham intermingled with bits of caramelized cheese; it's good stuff. Now imagine it still slightly warm from the oven. Yeah, you get me. I'm not proud of this but I housed that croissant in less than a minute in the relative privacy of my car. The same can be said of the sourdough baguette. Simple yet so satisfying; the differing textures of crunch and chew and the tang of the dough are worth savoring. The place, as one could imagine, was busy. Word gets around. Their staff, however, has its system in place to bring order to what could otherwise be a chaotic space. It's clean in there, some merch available (aprons?, bagged coffee) in front, a display of baked goods near the rear of the store, a menu of coffee/espresso drinks above the display. Efficient with an industrial chic feel. I don't live near Hudson but I would make the drive there for a special treat. Thanks for moving up to Hudson to share your gifts with us, Mel. read more

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I'm honestly shocked that Mel doesn't have more reviews because it's so good. I was worried that there wouldn't be a lot of items left when I went after reading some reviews, but all the items I wanted to try were still available. The tomato pie slice is to die for. The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft in the center. There's also so much tomato sauce. It's super filling. It had the perfect amount of savory and acidity. Forget about getting a slice of pizza somewhere else in the neighborhood. This is a perfectly satisfying alternative. The buckwheat banana bread with toasted pecans was so fresh. The top had a sugary, spiced crust which provided a nice textural contrast to the moist, soft bread. I loved the pecans embedded in the bread but wished there were more. There were hidden chunks of banana inside. It's not the best banana bread I've had, but it is still really good. I definitely want to come back and try their focaccia next when I have the chance. read more

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We got here 30 minutes before closing and pretty much everything was sold out, so we got one each of the remaining items: a rye chocolate chip cookie, a zucchini goat cheese danish, and a pistachio almond croissant. If the leftovers were THIS good, I wonder how good everything else was. The cookie was perfectly chewy on the inside and a little crispy at the edges with melty chocolate chips. The danish was excellent, possibly my favorite of the three. The pistachio croissant managed to be crispy with perfect lamination despite the filling, which also had a citrus note that helped balance the sweetness. I would absolutely recommend this. read more

Yum! Thank you yelp for helping me find this place. Did not disappoint. I saw a lot of locals coming here. It's off the main st there's a small sign in front. They sell out quickly so try getting here in the morning. Local lady was telling me the milk bread here is the best & always sells out, since I was only here for the day. I decided to not get the loaf of bread but the beet, goat cheese, caramelized onion danish- so happy I did! Tasted fresh and you can tell they use fresh ingredients. Will be back to try out the cinnamon roll. They also have sandwiches- ham, Italian, veggie and salmon. read more

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Superp stupendous delicious pastries and bread. Viennoserie, cookies, muffins, sandwich du jour, outstanding creative wholesome long-ferment breads, baguette, coffee, and pantry items (French butter, bien sur!) Clean bright spare space. Have a coffee while your selections are bagged. We are so very fortunate Nora has come to Hudson to bake for us. And everyone is nice and happy. I would make recommendations, but really, why? Everything I have had -- carried out in large shopping bags -- is uber-delicious. Fan-girling hard here and with good reason you'll see! Only open Fri-Sun 9-3 read more

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What the heck is the matter with yelp that a Top 1% bakery in the city is closed and that isn't reflected in the recent reviews or tips... why do I have to come out of retirement to capture this sad reality?! Waiting for Mel to find a new place of business and wishing the owners well. Whatever I've tried in the past has been impressive, with the pistachio almond croissant perhaps my favorite version in the city. (4.5 stars rounding up) read more

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Waited a short time to get in. Lots of baked goods on the counter for display and plenty of goods being baked fresh in the oven. I got the Barley strawberry banana bread $5. Heavy on the barley and spice flavor and very light on the strawberry or banana flavor. Good size loaf, but I was looking for a heavier strawberry or banana taste. Would come back to try their own baked goods though. read more

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Delicious baked goods in the LES/Chinatown area. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area or craving delicious pastries. The shop doesn't really have seating so be prepared to grab and go. Here's what you need to get: 1. Twice-baked pistachio croissant 2. Focaccia (with all the seasonal toppings) 3. Coffee cake 4. All the bread you can Basically, everything is delicious and you can't go wrong, especially when you have the seasonal ingredients incorporated. read more

Holy Rye chocolate chip cookie batman. I am not sure how I missed Mel's but I won't again. You see New Yorkers waiting outside after the premature Potus announcement and you know something is up. This bakery like many i love uses mixed flours. The only other place I have seen a rye chocolate chip cookie is at Zak the baker in Miami. Their bialy looked gbd and insane Ate: Seeded rye brownie- $3 I also had a few bites of a house nutty bread they gave out. Holy bread baker batman. That bread was incredible and the rye seed brownie sooo complex with so many notes- also incredible. More from Mel's is on the menu. read more

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The hype is real! Love the layering of the croissant by not thinking how much butter is in there. Sweet Potato Cheddar Croissant - really good but I find the cheese now about to reheat to melting format. Or maybe I heated wrong? Chocolate Tahini Croissant - a much flatter Croissant and moist than crisp, prob the nature of tahini which I love tahihi. Ginger Molasses Cookie - kinda okay. Very cute but I prob got a little overbaked batch which was little dry. read more

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Yet another great bakery just opened on the Lower East Side, just a few steps from both Michaeli on one side and Partybus Bakeshop on the other (and the best of the best Supermoon another few blocks up). We tried everything they made at a Dame popup a few weeks ago, but only tried a few things today as they were sold out of most pastries by 11am. What we did try was excellent though - the Meathook Ham & Cheese Croissant and a nice crusty Bialy. Will try to make it back earlier next time or wait a little for the Grubstreet lines to die down to try more of this great stuff. read more

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Been coming to Mel since their days in Dime Square and the Hudson location picks up right where they left off, in Manhattan: just incredible. They try hard and it shows. Doughs are treated with patient hands. We love everything: the tomato slice, cinnamon roll, pain au raisin, the miche, tebirkes, et al.! Pictured is my day old cinnamon roll, which conquers the span of 24 hours! read more

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