Thank thank goodness I don't live close by, as I would come everyday!! The baked goods are phenomenal! *1st time, tried the: Buttermilk loaf of bread Pierogies with sauerkraut The bread had great texture - not too soft (great for sandwiches) with a hearty crust. The pierogies were tasty - and the dough was not too thick. *2nd time, tried the: Napoleon pastry Jelly Donut The Napoleon pastry was very fresh - no sogginess in sight. The custard is thicker than normal, and rich - something you should definitely share! One bite is actually enough to satisfy your craving!! The Jelly donut is PHENOMENAL. I dream of that donut. It's fluffy with a very soft like bread texture. The jelly is pure joy. *3rd time, tried the: Rainbow cookies Boston Cream chocolate-covered donut The Rainbow cookies were more like Rainbow cake - which was totally fine with me - MORE than fine! It was delicious, with that same joyful jelly I mentioned earlier. The Boston Cream donut doesn't rank as high as the jelly donut, but nevertheless rocked. And the chocolate covering it is awesome - it's like real chocolate (not the frosting melty kind you experience at Dunkin). The cost of everything is so so reasonable - I couldn't believe how cheap it was, especially since everything was high quality. The reason why I did not give it 5 stars is because of the customer service. On my first visit, the staff was not very welcoming, and this can definitely turn off customers. My 2nd and 3rd visits were only slightly better - but it may have been because I knew what to expect. Look - for whatever reason, don't let it stop you from trying it, cause it's worth it. Just don't expect smiles or conversation - get in, get out. read more

First time trying Polish food and it was delicious! Tried the pierogis, fish cutlet, and stewed cabbage from the hot bar, and all were very good. Didn't get to try to the pastries or breads, but they also look great! Servers were kind and helpful. read more

The food is good but unfortunately there are always flies in the case and display. The polish girls who work there are so RUDE, not friendly and do not smile at all. They roll their eyes at you. One girl especially today was just SO nasty and degrading when you asked any questions as if we were bothering her and wasting her time! A customer has the right to know if an item is fish or meat! The girl in particular was blonde with heavy makeup and this transpired at 5pm on august 16th. My whole family comes here often and all have the same opinion about the service. The girl even snapped at me and said something so disrespectful to me in polish, my father and I were shocked! Train your staff to have manners and better customer service! read more

Authentic Polish bakery in Brooklyn. I venture all the way from Manhattan to pick up fresh bread and buns at Northside Bakery. It's worth the commute. Their bread is delicious, their buns always fresh. Make sure to try the pumpernickel buns with onions, as they are incredible. I also really enjoy their cheesecake. It's just perfect. In the summer they sell an excellent cold borscht soup called chlodnik. I would recommend Northside Bakery to anyone looking for great quality breads, buns and sweets. read more

I agree with the previous posting regarding the poor attitude in service. The girls working there have the attitudes of a 12 year old child. They roll their eyes and become upset if you ask a question. Its is not a desirable experience. I take my 4 year old daughter to school in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and we pass by the bakery daily. My daughter likes the cookies here and since her Babka is from Eastern Europe it was nice to have pastries that remind her of home. Since our family is from Eastern Europe I fully understand there is not going to be the big Amercian smile and greeting, I get it. But...I grew up around bakeries and I understand that service and freshness is key to any successful business and if service is lacking, I don't care how fresh your pastries are...I would rather spend my money where I don't feel belittle and talk down to and that's the attitude they give here at Northside Bakery. Today after stopping in for a cookie with my daughter, the girl behind the counter with the bright blue eye liner was rude and condescending. It's the last time I will step foot in the place. I will be sure to mention my experience to the moms at my daughters school as well. Small business shouldn't belittle its patrons...no business should but I would expect better from a mom & pop bakery. read more

Nof-side is one of those places that can be a big hit or a near miss... Being said, I've sampled a bit off everything they have to offer and am satisfied with the spot. The biggest satisfaction being the bills left in my wallet after I left. Nof-Side is a little old (what seems to predominantly Polish) spot nearing McCarren a bit West of Bedford Ave. There always seem to be a couple of older gentlemen seated outside with the paper and a cup-o-joe, a la Sopranos. Makes you want to be extra friendly and respectful when you pop in. Regardless, the bread is extremely cheap... both in price as well as finish. Being a carb snob, I likes me a nice dense crusty bread, and found the rye, whole wheat, and seven grain to be extremely airy and light (sorta like supermarket pre-packaged breads), to the point where my sharpest knife still flattened them... the breads were filled in throughout though (no pockets of air like in artisan breads). I would suggest having it sliced there if you're picking it up. Silver lining = Pop them in the oven with some oil and spice to make bread crumbs... The pastries left me wanting to go out for desert, and with Smorgasburg's Dough around on the weekends as well as Peter Pan up on Manhattan their doughnut's can't even begin to play ball in those leagues. Overall, after multiple experiences with their "baked goods" I feel that they really should be a 2 1/2 kinda spot, but the cheapo factor brings them around to an even penny pincher's A-OK. I'll give em a couple-o-more shots before throwing in the towel with this spot, and I'll keep my fingers crossed that the competitive market here drives their quality up a bit... read more

love this bakery!!!! they have hot meals made fresh everyday. hot soups too! they have the best pastries and donuts and fresh baked breads. even have mini donuts clean safe and nice staff 5*++ stars read more

I can't believe I've been living in this neighborhood for 3 years and came here for the first time today. I got a deal on an app, so I went. The things people have written about the customer service, I didn't find to be true. No one gave me a good ol midwestern pat on the back when I walked in but I'm fine with that. I came for bread. They were perfectly nice and the bread was delicious. They also gave me more than I asked for. And whoever wrote about "angry Polish single ladies" or whatever really needs to back down, because just because someone is curt, business-like, or is (gasp) speaking in their mother tongue doesn't make them villainous. read more

This place serves delicious homemade Pierogie and baked goods. They also make fried blintzes with potato and sauerkraut filling. I can't wait to go back. Yum! read more

Northside Bakery is adorable! It seems to be one of the few places in Willyburg that has kept to its roots. Stopped in while I was waiting for my brunch reservation close by and was immediately met with an aroma of fresh baked bread and pastries. My eyes went right to the pound cake. I had three choices - marble, cranberry and carrot. I asked one of the ladies working behind the counter which she recommended and she responded "I don't know, which ever one you want." Bothered but not shaken, I ignored the petty and ordered the cranberry pound cake from a much sweeter lady at the register. I ripped off a piece of the cranberry cake and was amazed. I took another bite just to make sure I wasn't bugging and the second bite would be equally as delicious as the first one. Guys, this cranberry pound cake had me doing a two-step it was so good. I had my dad taste a piece to make sure it wasn't just my sweet tooth getting the best of me. His eyes grew big, smile grew bigger. Took the bag over to my step mother and had her taste the cranberry pound cake...it was so good that she ended her phone call so she can head back inside and get another slice for her ride back home to Miami. Northside Bakery is the real deal. The only reason they didn't get 5 stars was for the stank lady in the back who decided to wake up on the wrong side of the bed that morning. I know I'll be heading back to Northside Bakery. This place is so legit! read more

Northside has the best potato latkes I've ever tasted that wasn't homemade and theirs are even better than many homemade versions...crispy on the outside, light on the inside, not overly salty and with enough onion to give it some sweetness. The cabbage salad I got on the side was also excellent, with a slight sweetness to the vinegar dressing. The hot food here is weighed by the pound, as customer explained to me after I oogled her latkes and asked her whether they were good. She was spot on about them being fantastic. You can order as many or as few latkes or cutlets as you want. Not being a carnivore, I didn't try any of the meat dishes. Tip: The Poles(who aren't Jewish) don't call potato pancakes latkes. Just point or say potato pancakes! read more

I live nearby and stop by at the bakery fairly often. In all honestly I am not impressed with their quality of baked goods. Some breads, like their Healthy Bread with its variety of seeds and grains, are more interesting and closer to a real artisan product. Majority are mass produced with inexpensive bleached white flour and basic ingredients. The same can be said for their desserts: while not special they do satisfy an unsophisticated sweet tooth craving now and then. Portions are sizable, their cakes are sold by the pound cut in large squares. A more interesting find awaits in the kitchen: there is a good selection of inexpensive hot and cold Polish dishes served during lunch hours. Nearby construction workers and WFH like myself frequent the bakery for a hearty and satisfying lunch takeout that will not break the budget. Some dishes like pirogi, beets, sauerkraut and cabbage wraps are daily staples, others rotate daily. read more

I have only had the paczki there, but they were phenomenal. I love that Polish speaking people are lined out the door on Fat Thursday. I can't wait to try their other items. I'll be back. (Said in the style of Arnold.) read more

The bread is very fresh, & the danishes are so delicious. I visit 3x a month, Found the bakery clean & the employees nice. Nothing bad to say about Northside. Just wished they were open more than 2 days. read more

Jelly donut. Chocolate cream donut. Wafer cookies. Whole grain bread (had to end on a healthy note). This is an old school place, most of the staff has sufficient English, but don't expect the greatest conversation during your time here. Tell them what you need, keep it simple. You'll keep coming back. read more

Almond croissant - $1.95 the almond croissant was very fresh, and tasty. it has tons of almond fillings so can be a pretty substantial meal, definitely big enough to share among two people. Various rolls - mostly 45 cents Absorutely fantastic, once it is toasted, even better. the place offers high quality bread at such great prices read more

To all European and Americans who love great bread ! For 30 years I was looking for good bread in NY. Zabar's, Schaller and Weber, Amy's Bakery at the Chelsea market those places had good bread. They are pricey and the bread varies in quality. NORHTSIDE BAKERY I tried by accident passing by and since I feel like back in Europe. I tried 8 different loafs of bread from black to white. They were all fantastic in taste and did not dry up on the first day. The bread is very reasonable in price and the people who sell it very helpful to select the right one. It is very worth it if you don't live around the corner to go the extra mile. If you take the subway like I do use the L train to Bedford Avenue you are then one tiny block away from Bread Heaven. read more

The staffs are not friendly, but they make good products. They know how to use sugar of right amount, far better than american baked goods. Close to station as well. It is great to have bakery with such culture and charactristic of portland. Only they have no inside seats to stay so it always have to be to go. It's a little cozy natural bakery from portland:) I liked something looked like small croissant shape but not croissant. read more

Their doughnuts are better than those from Doughnut Plant. I said it. Well... maybe equally good... at the VERY least. They are so ridiculously cheap though ($0.75 each! And they're huge!) that your Doughnutty-Godliness-to-Cost mental math will put them about 4X higher than DP. And there is never a line. This place is going to blow up when the word gets out. I don't know why it hasn't yet. Get in early. read more

Ordered one of their soups and found 2 hairs , it was one of the only places open in the area but will never go back here again who knows what's goin inside their pastries etc read more

I'm in love, and it happened so fast! I'd been eyeing this place for a while, finally went in for a stuffed cabbage and beet salad, a nice healthy meal for under $5! The place was crowded, and it's no exaggeration to say I was the only person there who couldn't speak Polish. There's only enough seating for about five people, so I had to squeeze into the corner to eat, but it was really good. Followed it up with a fresh chocolate eclair, and bought a nice loaf of "Healthy" bread to take home. They have very few savory items, so I won't be having many dinners there, but will definitely pick up a lot of breads and other baked goods to eat later. read more

This place is very local and very authentic polish. So authentic they may not be able explain a lot of the hot foods for you :) French baguette ($1.50) is the best! Super crispy outside, super soft inside like it should be. Just like a giant banh mi baguette. Perogies ($6.99/lb): Better than Veselka!!! Heavy on the stuffing but skin isn't too thick and it's very tender. Sauerkraut is sour. Perfection. Kotlet ($6.50/lb): Breaded, fried pork or chicken. It can be dry but fantastic for the price. read more

I agree the service is not the best but they aren't going for a Michelin star here. They are an efficient Polish bakery that you go in, order what you want and get out. This place is great for baked goods and prices are so much better than the Bread Bakery or even the grocery store. I come here weekly to just get half a loaf of bread since I can never finish a whole loaf myself, so they slice it up for you. Their seeded rolls are the bomb and I would recommend making burgers with it. Once you had their rolls, you can never walk into an Unami Burger or other burger places and eat the standard bun. The desserts are all good, not too sweet and prices are amazing as well. I'm so glad I live around the corner from this place. read more

Very good, friendly and reasonably priced old school bakery. Along with a variety of cookies and pastries I also ordered an iced coffee. Surprisingly, it was one of the best iced coffees I've ever had. read more

Cold and hard.. Order a muffin. It's cold and hard, This much be from yesterday, No offer to heat it up, i... read more

Goog bread and affordable. And some nice looking lasagnas and some polish dishes that look good that i have not tried. read more

Good bread, pretty cheap, decent pierogies too

Terrific spot for our fresh hot Polish buffet lunch, and we loved our fresh baked goodies with coffee. The staff is very sweet and helpful, and gave us some samples of treats that had just come out. Definately a yummy authentic place in the neighborhood! Easy to be a regular for the baked goods and coffee. read more

On one hand, I pretty much agree with a comment below on the fact that the staff is not very friendly and as soon as you don't speak Polish, their interest for you is limited. This is exactly why I don't put 5 stars. BUT, on the other hand, all their products are really good and cheap! Last time I went for a baguette (old style with flour) pretty big, a slice of their excellent cheese cake (cherry), one Danish specialty with cherry jam and 2 other breads for 6$! So now, I know where to buy my good quality bread and I know that it's a very fair price!! If you are looking for a good European style bread, this is the place to go! read more

Best bread for best price in williamsburg... their hot dishes are great too

Just had the lobster tail. Quite possibly the best pastry I've ever had. If you like a sweet pastry, then don't hesitate! It's loaded with cream In every bite, and delicious! read more

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Best fresh-baked bread in Williamsburg! They also have delicious treats that come in generous portions and freshly-prepared foods that are super affordable. Best place to get a to-go, delicious lunch in Williamsburg at a great price. read more

Just an amazing bakery. No fuss, no ego, just damned good breads and pastries. I've ordered just about everything from here, from little jam filled cookies to rugelach to donuts to breads, and every single time I've left over the moon. There is often a wonderful young guy behind the counter who is so patient and kind, and regularly gives me a freebie little something as I make my careful decision of which indulgent treat to savor at the riverside park a few blocks away. Finding myself at the counter of Northside is one of my very favorite ways to start a day in NYC- a must visit. read more

Excellent bread! I've had the Granny's rye, healthy, seeded rye, and several others. Granny's rye is my favorite. The also have some of the best pirogies in Brooklyn from their hot food selection. Staff is all polish some with limited English - don't come here with 20 thousand questions - you'll be holding up the line! Sweets I've had were mediocre. Stick with the bread read more

Excellent homemade food and less appetizing pastries. However, if you want to deal with angry single, overweight Polish women that match their cranky, rude and low-spirited customers, this is where you must come!!! Almost like going back to the USSR in a time machine, this place is a sad and hopeless dream for those who are forever stuck in cruel and cold Eastern Europe. read more

Delicious pierogies and excellent service. Very friendly. Got the potato and meat pierogies with onions on top. Highly recommended.

I tried the small cakes that is soaked with chocolate then it's rolled with coconut flakes. Darn, that is freaking good.

Very rude workers inside. My wife and I were craving a cupcake and stumbled into this place thinking we had found a match. Unfortunately, no cupcakes. But that's, ok. What really makes this place earn a 1 star is because we weren't greeted when walking in and after my wife kindly asked if they had cupcakes a prude worker replied with a snarky attitude, "we only have what you see." You would think that being the place was empty that a suggestion would have been made and a more friendly reply, we ultimately wanted something sweet but this place was no help at all. read more

Great bread selection and delicious. The Polish jelly donuts are great, filled with rose jam.... Still dreaming about them.

This place is truly a gem. Top quality baked goods, hot food, cold food and service. I don't know a whole lot about Polish food or it's nuances- but everything here is delicious and well made. I work across the street at a juice bar and Northside has become a dangerous lunch time addiction. Doesn't help that it's super affordable either. Go here, you won't regret the decision! read more