Love this bakery!! Great coffee, nice selection of teas, scrumptious pastries and delicious…read moresandwiches. The people behind the counter are friendly and helpful. The shop is bright and welcoming. Such a nice way to start the day!!

This place is extremely tasty. Quite expensive. $16 for two pastries. Wish I lived in France. It…read morewould cost six dollars. Oh well. The toasted ham and cheese croissant was my favorite for sure. Extremely buttery. Warm. Great ingredients The pistachio almond I kept waiting for the paste inside. Extremely sweet and it was so tasty. It was OK.

Nice location. Good staff . Macrons good. Cinnabon bun stale and cappuccino bitter.read more

Today, Monday, I picked up an order using the To Good To Go (TGTG) app, which helps reduce food…read morewaste in our communities. This is end of day food, or prior day's left-over food from stores and restaurants. The items were supposed to be a value of $15, but the items in the bag were not that value, nor were they in-house baked goods. They gave me 2 stale cut up baguettes, which they normally don't even sell, nor are they on their menu. According to the counter staff person, they order them from somewhere else so they can sell them on the weekends. (So they were baked Friday?) The counter staff person said her boss packed the TGTG bag and there was nothing she could do. I question these baguettes: which kitchen were they cooked in? Someone's home kitchen? I've never seen baguettes sold or baked in Reb's store, only desserts. In fact, this is what Barachou advertises: "Handcrafted choux à la crème, tarts, and viennoiseries -- all made fresh daily." Anyway, what I got were 2 stale baguettes which were cut in half so as to fit in the bag and one croissant (that's fine). The baguettes are inedible, and they can't be price verified because they are not even on their menu. If they're going to advertise on TGTG, then they need to honor the intent of the app, and provide the stated value of yesterday's leftover OR extra dessert items. This was bait and switch. Bait & switch means you advertise one deal (ie "$15 value") but replace it with a much cheaper deal. TGTG customers know they are getting day old or end of day items, valued as such. But they should not be shortchanged and given $5-$8 values that are advertised as $15 or $18. The bag should have had something like a cookie and 2 almond croissants or 3 specialized croissants. Even more disappointing as I have shopped here often especially when she was first starting out during the pandemic. Sorry Reb, but you lost me as a loyal customer. ***editing to respond to owner: I've never had a TGTG restaurant regift another restaurant's goods yet claim they are baked fresh in store. I've also never gotten baguettes that are already cut up for me. Do they do it that way in France? Also does Bread's bakery know that you probably buy their baguettes three for $5 special and then probably resell them at your store? Or do they deliver direct to you as one of their vendors? Just curious.

The flakiest pastries I've ever had. The spicy cheese bread was so flaky it was very impressive and…read morethe flavor was so yummy. The pistachio cherry croissant was amazing. I didn't even miss the chocolate which was impressive. To avoid going through jcc where there is security and a line. You can go to the ordering window which is convenient.

Michaeli Bakery has been on my to-go list for a while and I decided to pop on over when I saw that…read morethey had an UWS location! I got a cherry pistachio croissant to go. Cherry pistachio croissant: 10/10 (a really solid croissant-- not too sweet, but still has the sweetness from the cherry. Can't say this is my fav croissant place though, because I do prefer the croissants in L'Appartment a tad more.) Location is kinda weird-- it's located in the first floor of a community center so it was a hassle to get into the bakery... you have to check your id/bags etc. and the staff wasn't the friendliest. Service was fast but eh. Maybe I'll check out the other location next time.

This place this make you dream about cookies until you go back OMFG…read moreThe service was quick and very friendly. The vibes were cute and lovely. This is a MUST STOP when in NYC.

Never had a sweet tooth growing up, but after pregnancy hormones and 2 kids later, my taste buds…read morehave changed. All I want nowadays is "something sweet." Someone showed us these cookies and o m g... it's soooo good and you can never just have one bite and walk away. Husband and I kept coming back for more! Super tasty, definitely worth a try.

I usually go to the UES location but I happened to be in the UWS area a few months ago and wanted…read moreto stop at By the Bakery to buy some baked goods for my friends since I love this bakery and want everyone to know how wonderful it is! I got two bags of their almond cookies and four of their cupcakes: two black and white cupcakes (chocolate cupcake with white frosting) and two of the "M" cupcakes (vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting). This was my second time having their almond cookies and it was still delicious and not too sweet! I also had their "M" cupcake before so this time, I tried their black and white cupcake. It was okay, a tad bit bitter for me and reminded me of an oreo, I wouldn't get it again but that's just my preference. My friends who have tried their black and white cupcakes loved it though. Their "M" cupcake still remains the superior cupcake flavor and just overall my number one item from this bakery! Both locations seem to be consistent in their products, however, two things I noticed different in terms of this location was that I couldn't just enter the bakery, you need to wait for the employee to ring you in. And they also packaged the almond cookie bags kind of fancy, they wrapped it with a ribbon and attached their logo on the bag. I thought it was a cute touch :)

The gf and dairy free options are great but staff need more training. I told the person at counter…read moreof my wheat and dairy allergies. I asked for gf lox bagel w/ vegan cream cheese. I was a bit confused as to why gluten free and dairy free baked goods were so near each other on the display. I asked for a donut that was not dairy free and was not able to exchange it when I realized it had dairy. Not a big deal however better signs would help out. Also it's great that staff is polite but a smile wouldn't hurt.

Typical cafe food, coffee, and pastries imo. Got the tuna melt and it wasn't very fishy which i'd…read moreimagine people would appreciate and the crueller was tasty but oddly mashy in the center? I'd imagine this is exactly how some people would like their donuts as well. ANYWAY THE REAL HIGHLIGHT IS the staff!! they are AMAZING!!! They're so kind, cheery, and efficient despite the Sunday morning rush. GIVE THEM A RAISE!!!

I recently realized that there are so many Daily Provisions located around the city. Who would've…read morethought?! I honestly didn't know until recently. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's definitely a convenient spot no matter the time of day. The menu has a little bit of everything such as pastries, coffee, tea, sandwiches, salads, soups and even gluten free options. They also serve beer and wine, which I wasn't expecting. This location has both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice. The setup is mostly DIY since you throw away your own garbage and etc. But they do bring your food and drinks out to you. They also have a restroom for customers and a self serve tap water station with glasses, which I appreciated. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich. It was alright, but I do think it could've used a little more flavor or seasoning.

Orwasher's on the Upper West Side is a true bakery standout -- especially if you're a bagel lover…read more Their gluten-free bagels are a revelation: noticeably higher in quality than most gluten-free options out there. They've got that perfect chew and depth of flavor you usually only find in traditional bagels, making them worth seeking out even if gluten-free isn't a must for you. The atmosphere is charming and classic, and the staff are friendly and helpful, adding to the overall feel of a neighborhood favorite. The wait after ordering was quite long - approximately 15-20 minutes. That said, if you're stopping in for lunch sandwiches, just a heads-up -- the serving sizes are on the smaller side. They're beautifully crafted and delicious, but if you're especially hungry or looking for a hearty midday meal, you might find yourself wanting just a bit more. Overall, Orwasher's delivers exceptional quality -- especially with their gluten-free bagels -- and the cozy, welcoming vibe keeps you coming back.

First of all...I LOVE Orwashers and have immensely enjoyed their raisin bread, black and white…read morecookies, and their sandwiches, The one star is given for false advertising of the price of their sandwiches. I visited the shop on Monday and purchased their advertised New York Breakfast that I "thought" cost $12.75...however, when the person who took my order...who was also the cashier...and she also was the one who made the sandwich rang me up, the bill was over $16. I said I think there was a mistake, that sandwich is $12.75 and even with tax, it would not cost over $16. She looked at her register...then she looked behind her at the hanging menu sign listing the items and the prices, and then said, "I will tell the manager - that is the price...$14.75 not 12.75 plus tax. At that point, the cashier should have charged me the advertised price...but she did not. Then, I received my sandwich and was disappointed in both the quality of the bagel and the meager amount of lox. I emailed the manager(?) and was given a nice response saying that the new signs with the higher prices were going to be installed soon...just unacceptable as an answer. Obviously, if the menu/price signs were not ready when the computer/cash register was re-programmed...then the "old" prices should have been honored by your customers.

If you enjoy baked goods that taste like they were made from a box in a random home kitchen, AND…read moreyou want to spend a lot of money on them, then Billy's Bakery is the perfect place for you. I found both the cookie sandwich and the cupcake to be very bland and generic. There was nothing special or that tasty about either item, especially considering the price. The interior is almost cute with its homey decor, but the space is very dimly lit, which looking back, felt like a preview of what the desserts were going to taste like. The buttercream on the cupcake was nice, but the cake itself, along with the cookie, tasted artificial and very similar to boxed mix. I truly do not recommend this bakery and cannot understand how it stays in business.

Seasonal peppermint cupcake was yummy. Cupcake was moist and the frosting wasn't too sweet…read more Ambiance inside is ok.