I'm a regular at Poseidon Bakery and have been coming here for over three years now. The staff is always so friendly, and I love the old-school design and decor inside that gives the place so much charm. I usually rotate between the cheese pie, spinach pie, and meat pie, and every single one is consistently made perfectly. The flavors remind me so much of my trip to Greece... everything tastes incredibly authentic and delicious. It's one of those places that feels comforting and reliable every time you visit. Honestly, I've never had a bad experience here and it remains one of my favorite neighborhood spots. read more

Poseidon Bakery - Cheese Pie - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

WIIIIIIILDY phat spanakopitas (greek phyllo-dough savory pastries with spinach and cheese). Could use a more tangy cheese and some more seasoning to take it up a notch but I'd eat 2 of those and call it a day any day. Family run for like 5 generations I believe. Love all of the memorabilia and photos that adorn each nook and cranny of this tiny shop; you can feel the love and history that surrounds you. Gotta return to try some more of their homemade snacks! read more

High prices but quality quality food. All of the food is authentic and extremely well crafted. Everything is about seven dollars. I got an ALFI and I didn't love it, but it was fun to try. read more

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When you enter Poseidon, you can feel the love in this family-run Greek bakery. Grab a savory spinach and cheese "spanakopita" or meat pie "kreatopita" for lunch, and bring a baklava or an apricot cheese strudel home for dessert--you won't be disappointed. The pies are large and bursting with ingredients and flavor. The spanakopita was delicate and flaky, with the perfect feta-to-spinach ratio. The kreatopita is packed with ground beef and herbs, making it a flavor bomb in your mouth. The pies are big; one will suffice for a meal, but you can't leave without dessert. Pick from a wide variety of tantalizing desserts. Chat with the family who runs the bakery. They will answer any questions you have to help your decision-making process. This is a gem in the heart of Hell's Kitchen reminding people of a simpler time. When you find someplace special like Poseidon you must keep in close touch your heart. read more

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Everything is amazing and the everyone is extremely friendly! Try the baklava and the pastries!

I saw this place many times, but could never come because I would walk by too early. I had the spinach pie and it was delicious, not too heavy and perfectly savory. I'll definitely come back to try more items. read more

They've been making phyllo dough in-house for 99 years and their pastries are simply amazing. I especially love how many of them are soaked in a very generous amount of honey sauce. Everything I tried was amazing. Baklava: A classic and a must-have benchmark to order. Theirs had a very thick layer of minced walnut that made this really hearty. But the star, of course, is their specialty phyllo dough. On top it's thin, buttery and flaky. On the bottom it compacts a bit under the weight of all those nuts and soaks up tons of sweet sticky sauce. The texture contrast from top to bottom is just amazing. Alfali: I actually like pistachios more than walnuts, so had to give this a try. Another very generous dense layer of minced nuts. Here the phyllo dough was wound tightly around the nuts so it was a bit more dense all around. Tasty though. And same sticky sweet moist bottom. Cherry Strudel: Not quite a strudel as I'm used to, but an opportunity for their phyllo dough to shine with some sweet fruit, so why not. And I do love cooked cherries so couldn't think of a better pairing. Finikia: Their moistest cookie here since they soak it in honey after baking. Grainy in texture, compared to the flaky phyllo, but it's still nice to mix things up. Great with coffee. read more

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Wow! This is the perfect place for a daytime snack, sweet or savory. Delicious spanakopita (I almost cried) and a good variety of strudels, baklavas, halva, and cookies. They don't skimp on fillings; these are dense offerings without too much phylo. Everything is surprisingly well priced for a family run business in the theater district. Definitely worth walking a couple of blocks. Such sweet folks! They prefer cash. This is a grab and go rather than a sit and eat, but there's enough room to wait indoors if it's busy. Honestly my new favorite Greek place in Manhattan. read more

Traditional Greek baked goods passes over generations, nice person, nice place, good goods.

Baklava & Galaktoboureko. GOOD. The Baklava cigar was deceptive looking appearing very small but was power packed with plenty of crushed Walnuts loaded inside. The Galaktoboureko was really GOOD being very sweet without being annoying. I commend the owner LILI FABLE for providing EXCELLENT Customer Service. RECOMMEND. read more

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Although I live in the neighborhood, I don't live that close to Poseidon Bakery, and so I've been meaning to go but just haven't got there... until today when i stopped by their booth at the Ninth Avenue Street Fair. And thank god it's not that close because I would visit far too frequently, eating my weight in honey and filo pastry. My god, it's so delicious. I had the afali (the pistachio baklava) and it was swimming in a sea of honey -- just beautiful. The husband got an Apple strudel, which he also raved about. I really do have to make sure we come back here, as I'd like to try some of the savory pastries too. (And halvah is one of my favorite foods.) Everything looked amazing. Service was great. "Neighborhood gem" seems like a cliche, but Poseidon Bakery truly truly is a gem. read more

Nice spot for homemade strudel and baklava served with pride. Not cheap but what do you expect in Hell's Kitchen? Note $10 minimum for credit card purchases! read more

All I can say is AMAZING. Literally this spot is a gem and I wish I could eat these pastries every day. If I could describe the food and service here in one would, it would be genuine. The atmosphere was hole in the wall, but that's what all good pastry shops are. If you are in NYC, this is a MUST. read more

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At first I skipped this bakery then said "F***, what have I DONE?" Came here, saw all their Greek pastries, then decided to BUY DUM I tried to slim my waistline but this place gave me a WIDE ONE I guess that's just what happens when you go to the POSEIDON So now I've broken buttons on each pair of jeans I've TRIED ON I tried to buy a belt but don't even fit in the WIDE ONE I've got these massive love handles and there's no way to HIDE EM I guess that's just what happens when you go to the POSEIDON WHAT It is an adorable Greek Bakery which has a bunch of great Greek stuff on offer. It's one of my favourites in New York City, and the woman here is so incredibly nice. To be a great bakery in New York you have to beat off (not literally) some amazingly stiff (minds out of gutter) competition, because it's one of the very best cities for bakeries in the world (despite many of them being overrated) (others are underrated, massively, so it balances out). But this place beats off a lot of competition (stop thinking in such a dirty way we're talking about a bakery you pervs), and ends up being my favourite Greek Bakery in all of New York City. And that's despite there being lots of good other ones. Also, it's frightened Manhattan... that's supposed to say right in Manhattan, thanks voice dictation... within walking distance of Times Square, which is a huge added bonus for all of you that are on foot and in Midtown. Most of the best bakeries would be a long-ass walk down the island (or even over in Queens or Brooklyn), but this one can be very swiftly (not Taylor) accessed from the TSQ. Come and check it out for yourself. Lovely service, perfect products, amazing bakery, five stars all the way, and puts at least 73% of the hyped, hipster Manhattan and Brooklyn bakeries to shamey shame. And if Side A of my cassette album has finished, it's time to Put-side-B-on. Which is actually why they call it the Putsidebon Bakery. read more

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A must go to for NYC. The Apricot cheese danish, the cherry cheese danish and the Tiropita are my favorites!

A staple of Hell's Kitchen. There are two types of people: Poseidon 10+ year regulars who don't need this review and newbies like myself who need a review go try it. Don't let the outside intimidate you, the staff is so kind and welcoming. It's all delicious but If you need a recommendation, try the almond baklava! Warning: sweets can be VERY sweet so drink with water and be ready to split read more

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One of the best bakeries in Hells Kitchen, hands down! Everything always taste fresh and authentic. And the people who work here seem like family, displaying a genuine Greek hospitality. read more

Poseidon Bakery - Afali pistachio pastry - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I just happened to pop in here to see if they had pistachio baklava, and of course they did, it's called afali! The lady at the register was so gracious and amiable, and the young man who came in later, who clearly belong to this place, open to the door, so that the cool air could come in just for me! The place is clearly a prestigious, family business , well established in the community for decades. Their wonderful! read more

This gem of a Greek Bakery has something to satisfy everyone. From sweet to savory, or whatever you're jonesing for, you'll find something to satisfy that craving. They even have frozen, ready to bake items (sweet and savory) in their fridge! My to go goody bag: ~ Kataif (walnuts, almonds, cashews) - A very fine vermicelli-like pastry made with shredded phyllo dough; stuffed with walnuts, almonds, cashews; dipped in honey. LOVED this! ~ Afali (pistachios) - This "birds nest" is stuffed with chopped pistachios, surrounded by phyllo dough; dipped in honey. This one was slightly too sweet for my tastes, but still delicious. Lots more to explore at Poseidon Bakery! I shall be back soon! read more

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This place is the quintessential family owned delicious bakery that's hard to find these days! Clearly well made homemade Greek foods! I always stop by for a treat when I'm in the area. Hope it's here for many more generations! read more

The food is exceptional. One of the finest Greek pastry and street food places in and out of Greece. Owners are wonderful and kind.

I came here with a gal that I volunteer with. I heard about this place through another volunteer. I love how clean and modern this place is. The baklava was delicious and sweet. It would had went perfect with coffee. However, I ate with ice water. I would definitely come back here to try other goodies. read more

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What a wonderful discovery as we took our daily outdoor walk yesterday afternoon - Poseidon was open! And even better, they had my favorite - spanakopita. So I bought 2 of them and as a side dish with dinner at home, I heated them in the toaster oven. Thank you Poseidon, *efkaristo* for brightening my day! read more

Excellent Greek bakery with 100 years experience at the same location. It's just a block and a half away from my apartment, and I've been going there for over 30 of them. Now they have a little window side bar seating and you can have a coffee, too. Enjoy a classic NYC place, you'll never forget it! read more

This is a family-owned and very authentic greek bakery in Hell's Kitchen. We stopped in after our tour bus dropped us of at the front door. How can you say no? The baklava was amazing: rich syrupy topping, light and flaky dough, and downright sinfully rich flavors. World class! The cappuccino I had and latte that esposa had were equally delicious. The espresso in our cups was bold and full bodied, yet smooth and silky with absolutely no bitterness; a near-perfect bean. Overall, this was an excellent find. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

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The most charming and wonderful bakery that feels like a small town shop in NYC.. the Afali was delicious- sticky nutty and honey-soft. The owner offered me a coffee on the house as I sat down for a quick snack. SO KIND! 5 stars incredible read more

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A neighborhood charm, so happy I stumbled upon Poseidon Bakery on my latest hot girl walk!! I was immediately transported back to the Greek bakeries of Thessaloniki that I'd get breakfast at when I was there in 2017. The Spanakopita and Baklava tasted like a happy memory, and I can't wait to try other goodies from their cases! The other thing I loved is that it's been family-run and a part of Hell's Kitchen since 1923, only moving a bit North from its original location when the Port Authority was built. How cool is that?! read more

A Greek bakery. I got some baklava and the spinach spanakopita. I really loved the spanakopita flakey and just enough cheese that it was flavorful. But the baklava just didn't do it for me. There is another Greek bakery in soho and it's baklava is way better. read more

This bakery is an old standby in Hell's Kitchen for homey Greek delicacies. Whenever I'm in HK, I make a point of stopping into their storefront for some flaky goodness. They do a nice job with anything phyllo. The Spanakopita is fresh and flaky, with plenty of spinach and feta filling. Baklava is rich and sweet, with a sticky mixture of honey and crushed nuts. The cookies are also great choices as they're crumbly and slightly sweet, with a soft texture. Especially the Finikia, a delightful almond, walnut and honey concoction packed with flavor. Strudels are pleasers as well, with different fruit fillings like apricot (my fav), raspberry, cheese etc. Take a walk to this little piece of old New York for some sweet and savory pastries. read more

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Amazing! Super friendly and everything was freshly made. The filo dough was hand made! Great $2 coffee. Recommended for people looking for a quick bite of local owned (95 years!) authentic bites. read more

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Cheery and bright, family-run bakery (they own the building and live upstairs. What is this, "Moonstruck"?) with decadent honey-soaked sweet treats (the custard one is especially wonderful) and delicious savory pies. The phyllo is AMAZING and the history of the place, as detailed in charming pamphlets designed by the son-in-law, is a classic NY story. This is the kind of place that gives you hope - for small businesses, for local fresh food, for being able to create something precious and lasting within the hustle and bustle of the big city. read more

Love that this is a family owned small business and really wanted to support it. I got 3 pastries to go and 2 cappucinos (only had whole milk and half and half), definitely on the pricier side $29 ($6 per pastry). There's a few seats inside. The baklava was not good, really syrupy. I got 2 strudels, 1 I ate at room temp and it was just ok. The other I had put in the fridge and baked later which made it taste better. read more

A family owned Hell's Kitchen institution for over a century, Poseidon Bakery is a must for any foodie. Hand made phyllo dough is used for their delicious savories and sweets; the spanikopita and finikia are definite must haves! read more

For 97 years, Poseidon has defined the phrase "neighborhood bakery"! I swung by to pick up some items for a dinner tonight and walked away impressed.. scrumptious spanakopita and homemade baklava! Paul, a 4th generation baker, was courteous and knowledgeable. I really appreciated how he walked me through each of the items offered, packed everything perfectly, and engaged in great conversation -seriously, who even does that anymore! Despite likely haven given the primer thousands of times before, he was happy to share the bakery's history, chat about the neighborhood, and to explain what made each item so unique. I'll definitely be back soon! Very happy to have found Poseidon! read more

The strudel is not fresh. The pastry part tastes a bit like paper. Also the owner doesn't charge customers in a consistent way. He charges you by piece or by weight according to how he feels like to do it. read more

Authentic and homemade taste for Greek pastries, of both the savory and dessert varieties. Definitely will come back when craving Greek baked pastries! read more

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Absolutely delicious bakery! I didn't even manage to snag a good food picture because we ate the pastries so quickly! Came in with my sister this past week and immediately fell in love with this bakery. Everything we ate was amazing (to the worker who recommended the cherry cheese pastry, you were right!). The place itself is real small, so not much of a place to sit down for a while. The decor is super cute though, and the displays really showcase the pastries. Hope to come back again soon! read more

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Holy cannoli. Wait that's Italian. Holy Poseidon and Zeus and Aries! This place is the real deal. Greek woman at the counter was so nice and if I had a Greek grandma I hope it's her. The phyllo dough is HANDMADE. Handmade. Do you know how hard that is? I had the cherry streusel and this almond, walnut pastry that looked like it had little shoe string fries of phyllo dough on top. F%&k these were so good. I'm headed back for a spinach and meat pie later this afternoon. Us Californians don't get real Greek food like this, let alone a bakery. Please do yourself a favor and stop here when in Hell's Kitchen. You won't regret it. read more

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It always makes me sad when I can't give a place 4 or 5 stars, but I genuinely won't be back here, so it only feels fair. Firstly, it's dead silent in this bakery. Silent. No one was behind the counter when I came in at first so I was very confused, after looking around for a few moments, someone came out of the back and said "what do you want?" It was a little abrasive especially since I was the only person in there, and also i didn't know what I wanted. After I asked for a moment the guy just watched me intently. It made me uncomfortable because I have a bit of social anxiety, not because he was being creepy, but I still really didn't like it. When I decided what I wanted, he acted like he didn't know what I was talking about because my pronunciation wasn't great, even though I was pointing to what I wanted. I think he thought he was being funny by insisting I re-say the names but in reality it just made me want to run out without getting anything. I did get the spanakopita and a baklava, paid and left as quickly as I could. They also don't have any seating, not that I wanted to stay, but if I had I'd have been out of luck. Both things where good, but the spanakopita had a ton of garlic. I like garlic a lot, but this even pushed my limits. The pastry was awesomely flaky though! The baklava was great, super sticky and rich, I really liked that. I think this place is likely very authentic and seems like a neighborhood staple. I imagine it's probably better to go in with a group of people. As it stands, it was not a good experience for me, and I won't be returning, but that doesn't change the fact that the food was pretty good. I can't say I recommend, but I also don't totally discourage a visit. read more

What a disappointment. If you know Greek desserts, steer clear. Overpriced beyond all reason, but still gave some pieces a shot... Koulourakia? Dry, but ok flavor. The real disaster is the syrup. The finikia were inedible because of how bitter the syrup was--and at $4 a cookie, that's so frustrating. The kataifi was lost to the same cause. Do they steep 100 cloves in the syrup? I just do not understand. The finiki seemed tasteless but fine-ish until that bitterness from the syrup kicked in at the end. Woof. read more