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Worth the hype! Went on a Monday around 10 and there was no line. I went in wanting sweet but switched to the focaccia lox and omg amazing! Great flavor with the dill and pickled onions. The focaccia itself has such great texture and flavor. Staff was very friendly and patient. A few tables to eat outside but an easy walk to the park to sit if there's no space. I'll absolutely be back to try more goodies.
We've now gone twice, we went once on a beautiful morning for to-go pastries in prospect park -- the line was about 10 minutes, moving quite quickly despite appearing long from outside. Pastries were fantastic, fresh and flavorful, both savory and sweet were good. Staff was super nice and it had a really nice neighborhood feel. I went back this morning to pick up a bigger order for a brunch we were hosting; it was raining so I assumed the line wouldn't be there. It was there, almost as long. The patrons love it and are hardy :) Highly recommend for pastries if you're in the area! Really delicious.
I went to Radio Bakery twice in a week recently and I am not mad about it. Loves: + The croissants are so good. Had the blueberry & corn ($9) and seasonal heirloom tomato ($8) and enjoyed them both. + My personal faves are the cheesy pretzel bearclaw ($6.50) and the shakshuka focaccia slice ($9) + Staff is quick and efficient and the long line outside is well organized The reality with Radio at both locations is there will be a wait. Line moves relatively fast but the slowdown is people deciding what to get, so I recommend looking at the menu in advance. Note about food drops: most items drop at 7:30am when they open, but late morning focaccia (eg. tomato & garlic) drop at 10am and lunch sandwiches drop at 11am!
First time I have walked by and there isn't a like so of course I had to go in. Went with the bacon egg and cheese focaccia. This was delicious but they should definitely keep it on a warming tray or something! It was nice and cheesy with a good amount of the bacon and a whole egg inside. Also had the peach iced tea (doesn't come sweetened but they have options on the bar opposite the register. Service was quick and friendly I was in and out. Grabbed a spot on the bench under the tree to chow down.
Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and noticed the line was surprisingly short, so we decided to hop in. We only waited about 10 minutes before it was our turn to order. While they didn't have their full selection available, there were still plenty of pastries to choose from. We ended up getting the vanilla kouign amann and the chocolate PB&J croissant. The kouign amann was flaky, buttery, and beautifully caramelized. The chocolate PB&J croissant was easily our favorite. It was filled with rich, decadent chocolate and a layer of jelly that balanced everything out without making it overly sweet. My significant other hasn't stopped talking about it since! We're already looking forward to coming back to try more.
Radio Bakery... is perfection. I completely understand the line. I first ordered the heirloom tomato & feta sandwich, which was unbelievable. It is so clear that they use incredibly high-quality ingredients and carefully curate each component, which is exactly why everything comes together in such an elevated way. The tomatoes reminded me of the ones I grew in my garden during California summers as a teenager. Perfectly salted, layered over soft, not-too-tart feta. The focaccia was made with beautiful olive oil and, while a bit chewier than I usually prefer, gave the sandwich a satisfying bite. I had to close my eyes while eating it just to savor it. The chocolate cherry almond croissant... wow. Such a creative combination, and it did not disappoint. Soft, buttery, and filled with a sour cherry compote that reminded me of a cherry cordial from a box of chocolates. 5/5. Hainsley, who helped me, was exceptionally lovely. Everyone even in line was very nice, the vibes were awesome. I'll definitely be back to try the spicy tofu sandwich and the heirloom tomato tart!
Very good pastries with lots of options. I went on a Friday morning, waited in line for about 15 minutes, and was still able to get a great selection. I tried their sandwiches--the focaccia with prosciutto and burrata was my favorite, while the ham and rosemary butter sandwich wasn't my favorite because of the ham's texture. I also ordered the cherry cheesecake, which was good but a bit too tart for my taste, and the peanut butter and jelly croissant, which was very good. My favorite, however, was the pistachio croissant. Their croissants are excellent, and I would definitely recommend this bakery.
The only complaint I have of this place is that it always has a long line and there is no inside / dine in service. But I understand why the wait is so long because everything is so good! It's made fresh same day and it's sold until it's sold out. There is not one thing I've tried from radio bakery that I didn't love, it's delicious! And I've gone several times and will be back again. I love it and wish someone would treat me to radio bakery once a month.
love this place!! it is soo yummy which is why it's always busy! You need to get there early in order to make sure you get the smoked salmon it's so good. There's a line that forms outside to go one by one. The staff is always so friendly and nice though! It definitely gets busy and more stuff sells out. The earlier you get there the better.
I see the hype for radio bakery. Hate that there's always a line but it does move quickly enough and once in there, it feels like there's no rush. We pretty much got one of everything except the sandwiches and they were all amazing. Particularly liked the cornbread, all the Croissants and the garlic bread. That feels like I've said everything and that's pretty much correct. There's some sitting my the entrance window and some outside as well but we got our order to go. Also got the ham rosemary sandwich and maybe I was just really hungry but it was also so good. Hope one day it's less busy when I catch it but absolutely loved it.
I came during a weekday at like 11 and there was still a line but it is what it is. Because it's so busy I feel a bit rushed when I go here. It's also difficult to see all the items since everyone is packed in a line even when you get into the store. The food itself: - cardamom bun was yummy, a bit too cardamom forward though. 3.5/5 - the pb and J croissant was cool, a bit too rich for my liking but I admire how different it was and I actually had to save this one for the next day and it was still good so 4/5
Came here on the walk to lunch and saw a short line for once, so had to try it. There was a PBJ and Chocolate croissant, so I had to try it. Even though it was almost $10, it was amazing. Good PBJ layer on top of rich chocolate. Would come back again!
I was lucky enough to walk in to Radio Bakery right before noon on Thursday before the lunch crowd arrived. I bought the pistachio bun, garlic bun, darjeeling cardamom bun, and brown butter corn cake. Pistachio bun ($8): Amazing. This was by far my favorite of the lot. The orange zest elevated this to another level. I loved the pistachio frangipan and orange-infused flavor, as well as the pieces of toasted pistachio (with visible zest) on top. Garlic twist ($5): This tasted like garlic bread in croissant form. This was my second favorite item, even though I don't typically go for savory croissants. I loved the strong garlicky taste--enhanced with garlic oil. Darjeeling cardamom morning bun: I regretted this choice. Waaaay too much sugar on the exterior and just overall too sweet and thick for my taste. I also could barely taste the darjeeling taste. Brown butter corn cake: This too was too sweet for me. Even when eaten fresh, I thought it was too hard. The exterior, which I understand was meant to be a somewhat crunchy and caramelized to contrast with the interior, was too hard. The staff was phenomenally friendly, patient, and kind, especially in answering my questions about their various pastries. All the pastries did taste very rich, high-quality, and with great attention to detail.
Heard so many amazing things about this place and their focaccia, so this was a must-visit! Was told that we had to get there earlier in the day otherwise their focaccia would be sold out. We got there at around 10:15am because we wanted to try and get their late morning focaccia batch that starts at 10am. There was a line already but it moved somewhat quickly. We were able to order by around 10:30. We got the tomato & garlic focaccia slice and the smoke salmon sandwich since they were still selling it. The smoked salmon sandwich with cream cheese, dill, pickled onion, everything spice focaccia was delicious! I love how perfectly seasoned and baked they were! The tomato and garlic one was also flavorful. They have so many other items that I wanted to try like the brown butter corn cake, chocolate coconut almond croissant, and pistachio croissants but didn't have the capacity for it this time. Will be back next time! read more
24 days ago
3 months ago
I never wait in queues, but I had a friend from out of town who wanted to go, so we did. It was worth the wait. Tried several different sweet and savory. Everything was delicious. Even nabbed a seat out the front. I wouldn't line up regularly, but definitely worth trying! read more
I was dying to try Radio Bakery after seeing their mouthwatering displays on a Tiktok. I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint! Such a satisfying experience. The line was long but moved quickly. I was impressed by the efficiency of the staff. Ordering is very systematic -- you choose your pastry, then give your drink order at the register, and it's made quickly. Cortado was excellent; the bakery items were mindblowing. Tomato croissant had great flavor of summer tomato and fresh Mediterranean herbs, a layer of soft cheese that contrasted with buttery crunch of the croissant, yummmmm. I absolutely loved the focaccia sandwich -- the pickled onion tang was addictive, I couldn't stop eating. Soft, bubbly focaccia was an interesting, new texture with the classic lox bagel flavors. Cardamom earl gray morning bun had a strong, punchy cardamom taste; earl gray flavor was more muted, but still discernible in the interior of the bun. This place lives up to the hype. read more
1 year ago
Soo yummy. Everything was so good: favorites were the chocolate chip cookie, brown butter corn cake, fruit galette, garlic knot, and tomato sandwich. The smoked salmon sandwich, focaccia, pistachio croissant were also good. Can't go wrong! Got on line at ~10:30 AM waiting ~30 min on a Saturday; we got lucky because the lunch sandwiches came out just before we reached the end of the line! Friendly staff. read more
This is the kind of great bakery that New Yorkers like up for. Luckily for us, we came at the right time last Thursday morning around 9am. There were about six people ahead of us in line, but at least we weren't outside on the sidewalk in line because it was a cold, windy day. Everything in the case looked so good that it was very difficult to control my urge to just buy one of everything. My friend and I ended up with an Everything Spice bread with scallion cream cheese, a pistachio croissant, a darjeeling cardamom morning bun, and an apple tart. I really wanted a cinnamon roll, too, but I restrained myself. We ordered lattes to go with our pastries and they were the perfect accompaniment. We were lucky enough to snag the two counter seats by the window and enjoyed our drinks and a couple of our pastries in store. At one point, I looked up and the line to order had grown enough that it was outside. This is not a big space, so you can either sit at the two seats by the window or there are a couple of tables outside. The baked goods here are first come, first served, and they do sell out. I'm just happy that we were able to get what we wanted on our first visit; everything was delicious and I'd definitely wait in line for Radio Bakery if I had to. read more
I forgot how much I loved Radio Bakery until I tried all the other new bakeries in the city and I eventually always end up coming back here! All the pastries and focaccia sandwiches are so good! Recently tried this Black Forest croissant and this just became one of my new favorites! Also love their burrata prosciutto sandwich which is a classic! read more
Beautiful bakery, great sweet and savory options, solid drinks, and great service! I stopped by 2x in one week - once around 11am (and was in and out in under 20 mins for lunch pickup) and once at 730am with no line at all. Cinnamon roll 5/5 - huge, sweet, and yummy Heirloom tomato croissant 5/5- beautiful presentation with a well seasoned tomato (I think there was cheese on there too?!). Was very rich so glad I tried it once Tuna sandwich 4/5 - soft bread, loved the pepperoncini in the tuna, could've used just a bit more pizzazz Peach iced tea 5/5 - so light and refreshing and a pretty pale pinkish color Cold brew 5/5 - very smooth While the line is usually out the door, staff does a great job moving everybody along while providing recommendations. read more
1 year ago
As a longtime fan of the original location in Greenpoint, I had been waiting for the Prospect Heights location to open for the longest time. They took over the old Blue Marble Ice Cream space, and I remember being shocked by the lines on opening day. Since then, I have been patiently biding my time for the lines to die down, and I thought today would be a good day to visit. While I did still have to wait in line (on a THURSDAY! at 11:30?!) it luckily was under five minutes, and I managed to snag one of their seasonal croissants. The Blueberry Makrut Lime Croissant ($7) was absolutely fantastic, though there was never any doubt. The croissant was baked until golden brown, light but not too buttery, and flecked with crunchy little sugar bits around the circumference of the pastry. The pastry cream leaned more lime than coconut, as makrut (kaffir) lime leaves have such a distinctive flavor. The bright citrus flavors are a little floral and earthy and the custard was just sweet enough to let the citrus shine through. The croissant was layered with blueberry compote and fresh blueberries and lime zest, which provided a nice, juicy finish. This Prospect Heights outpost is a little larger than the Greenpoint one, but it has a little more outdoor seating available. The park and Grand Army Plaza is also a short walk away so there is no shortage of benches and scenery available with your pastry or sandwich of choice (highly recommend their ham + rosemary butter on focaccia). read more
8 months ago
A good box of pastries solves so many problems and Radio Bakery definitely hit that mark for me. The turkey kale focaccia sandwich was so citrusy and fresh, it was delicious. The focaccia is soft and the sesame seeds adds nice flavor to the whole experience. The mushroom croissant was amazing- I love that there's a mushroom base as well as a generous portion of maitakes. The garlic know was flaky and good too. As someone who does not like sweets that much, the vanilla custard blew my mind away and it was basically an elevated Portuguese tart. Everything was so delicious and if you go on a weekday, there are barely lines so I was able to order very quickly. I would definitely come back and try some other pastries from here. read more
1 year ago
New favorite bakery! My sister recommended the smoked salmon foccacia and safe to say.. it's going to live in my head rent free. The focaccia was perfectly salted and baked to perfection, pairing well with the fresh lox and cream cheese. Excellent pastries like the seasonal stone fruit custard croissant as well. The heirloom tomato pastry tasted like a pizza on croissant bread. The cardamom darjeeling morning bun was my least favorite of the bunch -- wish the earl gray one was on the menu. There was about a 20 min wait on a Sunday morning but it was well worth it. Not a lot of seating. I would like to revisit to try the shakshuka foccacia, french onion croissant, and more seasonal items! read more
Radio Bakery in Greenpoint is consistently touted as one of the top bakeries in NYC and for good reason. We came to assess for ourselves and confirm the hype. We ordered the earl gray morning bun, stone fruit custard croissant, brown butter corn cake, and cinnamon bun. Each of them was incredible in their own right but our hearts are with the brown butter corn cake and cinnamon bun. The cinnamon bun was the best cinnamon bun of our lives and the brown butter corn cake perfectly melded the rich savoriness of butter with the sweetness of corn. This has topped our list as our favorite bakery in NYC read more
I can see why this place is extremely popular. The food is amazing!! I happened to be in Brooklyn during the hottest day of the week. So I guess that drove people away because the line wasn't long. I only waited for maybe 5 minutes. I wish I could get one of everything, but I limited myself to the prosciutto/burrata focaccia sandwich and a pistachio croissant. But then I saw the brown butter corn cakes, and since I don't live here, I decided to add it. No regrets. There's not many places to sit. I believe there's only 2 tables outside and no indoor seating. But my friend knew this so we took our goodies to Prospect Park nearby. Otherwise, the bakery itself is clean and the air conditioning, even for a moment, was much needed. The focaccia sandwich was absolutely delicious! Even on the hottest day, the burrata was cool and refreshing. The prosciutto added the savory and salty flavors. The focaccia was crispy outside, fluffy inside. It was very oily, but it added to the moisture of the sandwich overall. This is easily one of my top sandwiches. I love it when simple, high quality ingredients come together, and this sandwich exemplifies that. The brown butter corn cake was also so yummy! It was sweet from the corn, which complemented the molasses flavor of the brown butter. I think it would pair well with an earl grey tea. I had the pistachio later in the evening and it held itself pretty well from all the walking I did in the heat. The croissant was flaky and the pistachios added a nice crunch. I really enjoyed the pistachio paste in the croissant, which basically was like a marzipan. And it wasn't too buttery. So yes, this place lives up to the hype. Coming from San Francisco, we too have our share of bakeries with long lines. But if you're from out of town, standing in line will be worth it. read more
The pastries lived up to the hype! Their open faced croissants were fantastic. Incredibly flaky and crispy, and I loved the fillings. I got one seasonal heirloom tomato croissant, and one peaches and cream croissant. I also tried their tomato foccaccia and it was excellent. Be prepared to wait in line, but the line will move pretty efficiently. I would budget around 30 minutes for waiting in line on a weekday morning, just so you don't have to stress. It will likely move faster than that though because the process inside is pretty fast. You point out the items you want to the staff and pay at the counter. They also have some drinks available like iced teas and coffees. There's very little seating inside (just a small counter). There are a few covered (just with umbrellas) outdoor tables. Not great for large groups, but could be good for a casual date/catch-up. Would definitely return! read more
1 year ago
So far this place better be delicious after 2 1/2 hours waiting in the rain for Brooklyn wow I was already here. I got the chocolate chip cookie, the passionfruit cake, the butter cornbread, the Beretta, prosciutto sandwich and the vanilla custard. All of it look delicious. They have run out of lots of the items so far everything taste regular nothing to talk about I will never be in this line again.jjajsjsjs yolo read more
Radio mostly lives up to the hype and is worth a short-medium wait in line. It's a strong 4.5 stars all around. I went at 8AM on a Sunday and the line was about 17 people deep, 20 minute wait. Top picks (ranked): -Coconut chocolate almond croissant -Focaccia bread -Cinnamon bun If you only get one thing I'd recommend the coconut chocolate almond croissant. It has marzipan and chocolate. With the toasted coconut, it's a unique twist on the traditional chocolate almond. It also tastes really good cold as the flavors and layers get more distinct. The focaccia bread is excellent. I'd argue to just try it plain or as plain as possible. I got the smoked salmon focaccia (with dill, cream cheese and pickled onions) and it was delicious, but the focaccia taste and chewy texture was lost amongst all the other (yummy) flavors. To really appreciate the focaccia you should try it alone. Notable mention of Radio's cinnamon bun. It's a solid bun at room temperature but if you heat it up just a little, it is a knockout. read more
Back at Radio Bakery for the fourth time--this time at their new location in Prospect Heights, before I head to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for cherry blossoms. Even on a Friday morning at 10am, the line stretched down the block. It took 45 minutes from joining the line to receiving my order. Was it worth the wait? 100% well worth every minute. ＊Sausage and Chive Foccacia $8 * This was the clear winner among all the pastries we tried! I've always been a fan of their focaccia, but the addition of chive cream cheese and sausage took it to the next level. The bread was pillowy with a slight crisp on the crust--absolute perfection. ＊French Onion Soup Croissant $7 * Their savory pastries completely won me over this time. This one is exactly what it sounds like: French onion soup in croissant form. The pastry was incredibly flaky, filled with caramelized onions and a rich gruyère cheese custard. It's the most brilliant reimagination of one of my favorite french dishes. ＊Pistachio Croissant $8 * After trying pistachio croissants from places like Librae, Frenchette, and L'appartement 4F, I can confidently say the one from Radio Bakery is my top pick. It had just the right amount of pistachio ganache and crushed pistachios, all wrapped in a flaky laminated pastry. It wasn't too greasy or heavy, and midway through, a subtle citrus note from the orange juice and orange blossom water really shone through. ＊Matcha Morning Bun $6.5 Unfortunately, this was the only miss in the lineup. I had high hopes for it, especially since their Earl Grey Morning Bun from the Greenpoint location used to be my favorite. But the matcha flavor was too faint, and the sugar coating didn't blend well with the matcha powder. The crumbly, sugary texture felt off and didn't quite work for me. read more
Came here a few minutes after they opened on a very snowy Saturday morning - no line at all!! Super jealous of the folks who live closer here, I love all their stuff. I got the shashuka, and BEC focaccia. Of the two, I preferred the BEC, the shashuka one came out to be a little too tart for me. I also got the salmon cream cheese breakfast sandwich, which was absolutely delicious. In addition, I grabbed the classic plain croissant (fine), the mushroom croissant (awesome), and the cardamom morning bun (lovely). If I could buy their whole menu, I would and i definitely came close! read more
I was excited to try this bakery. It is popular so get there early to wait in line. I went early on a Monday and was first in line. The staff is friendly and I liked the atmosphere at Radio Bakery! I ordered the following: Shakshuka focaccia Bacon, egg, and cheese focaccia Cheesy pretzel bear claw Sweet: Triple chocolate croissant Cinnamon bun Pistachio croissant I would order anything again except the cinnamon bun. The common bun was a bit overdone on the bottom. My favorite was the Shakshuka focaccia! I loved it! Overall the staff were nice and friendly and the parties were great! I will be back and try different sweet and savory pastures! Go to Radio Bakery today! read more
We have visited both of their locations (this one & the greenpoint one). This location was our favorite - it was more calmer, store was bigger, staff was nicer and more friendlier & the people lining up were much more mannered. We came on a weekday in the morning time so the line was quick. But many things still ran out. At this location, we came during the early morning time so we go to try different croissant & bkfast foccacio sandwiches. We ordered: 1) pistachio croissant, 2) scallion sesame twist, 3) coconut almond chocolate croissant, 4) everything spice focaccio sandwich, 5) smoked sandwich sandwich, 6) latte. Pistachio croissant - It was delicious and super flakey, but it not my most favorite. It can be very filling eating this. Scallion sesame twist - delicious, flakey and savory! We liked it very much! Coconut almond chocolate croissant - This was delicious and super flakey, but not my most favorite. Also is a bit filling and sweet. Everything spice focaccio - WOW! Super delicious focaccio bread - probably the best focaccio bread I have eaten in NYC. The scallion cream cheese they use was amazing and elevated the sandwich so much! I would reorder this! Smoked salmon sandwich! HOLY GOD! This was one of the best cream cheese lox sandwich I have eaten so far. Forget bagel, this focaccio bread was another level! The sandwich was so crunchy, savory, creamy! It was life changing! A random guy asked me if it was delicious & that was my response. He laughed but I really mean it. Please order this! I would reorder this in a heartbeat & I would get 2 or 3 of this to take home! Latte - It was kind of underwhelming and disappointing. I will just stick with their baked goods & sandwiches next time. Great service & delicious baked goods + sandwiches! If I come back again, I would get their smoked salmon focaccio sandwich if I am there in the early morning! After trying their other items at their greenpoint location ( classic croissant, brown butter corn cake, tomato garlic focaccio, roasted turkey sandwich & burrata sandwich), overall ranking would be: #1 roasted turkey sandwich, #2 smoked salmon sandwich, #3 brown butter corn cake. I would reorder those 3 items next time. Highly highly recommended! read more
1 year ago
This place went viral and I am not sure why. A true definition of "looks can be deceiving". There is always a line and we waited 1hr on a Sunday morning. I tried their smoked salmon sandwich, the french onion soup croissant and the matcha mango morning bun. The matcha mango morning bun was terrible. I did not enjoy the taste of it. The bitterness of the matcha, the sourness and the sweetness all at the same time was not my thing, it tasted weird. The French onion soup croissant was average, nothing special. The pastry was good but the sweet custard along with the caramelized onion was not my favorite combination. The best thing I had was the smoked salmon sandwich. Highly recommend it. I really liked the dill, the pickled onions and the perfectly toasted everything bagel seasoning focaccia. Fresh tasting, delicious but small and pricey ($15). Everything was overpriced and the wait time was definitely not worth it. If I was to come back, with no wait time, it will be only for the smoked salmon sandwich. You are not missing out on anything. read more
Radio Bakery is a really cute little spot to grab a bite and some coffee. It's quite popular, so expect a line. That said, it's worth the wait. Plus, the line moves pretty fast. A lot of their stuff seems fairly simple, but the quality is high. So, even if the ham and butter sandwich sounds boring or plain, I assure you it's not. Highly recommend getting an iced latte to wash down your food. It's very reasonably priced, and you can add syrup yourself if you want it sweetened or flavored. Take your food and drink to a local park, and you'll have a great time. Can't recommend it enough. read more
Radio Bakery, one of the very best bakeries in all of New York (and the country), just opened their second location. The first one in Greenpoint almost always has a line, and now this new one in Prospect Heights will too. Even though it opened on a Monday with 20 degree temperatures, the line went all the way to the corner and wrapped all the way down to the end of the block by the time they opened at 7:30. Much like the Greenpoint one, the pastries and sandwiches are indeed some of the best you can get in the whole city and definitely worth the trip - not saying anything is worth a 90 minute to 2 hour wait though, so maybe go to the more efficient (for now) Greenpoint one, or wait a little to come back to this one. This one will be great in a few weeks to a month when the initial hype dies down a little and when it's nice enough to sit outside, especially since this one has no indoor space for eating. The must try here right now is the new Almond Joyful Twice Baked Croissant. Get that and a butter croissant and you will see what the fuss is about. read more
2 months ago
omg this is by far the most delicious bakery i had in brooklyn! the spicy tofu sandwich is nothing i had ever tasted before. it's so tasty and so yummy!!! please give it a try! the pistachio croissant is also very good with the real nuts on top of it! read more
Finally got to try out the much-hyped Radio Bakery on a Saturday around 11am! As expected, there was a looooong line outside, but the line does move fast, so we were at the front in about 20-25 minutes. I regret to inform you that this place really is as good as they say. For three people, we ordered a darjeeling cardamom morning bun, garlic knot, two brown butter corn cakes, a tomato and garlic focaccia slice, and a pumpkin pie/cheesecake pastry. The star of the show, in my opinion, were the corn cakes: they're crispy and sugary and caramelized on the outside, and chewy on the inside, a bit like a cross between the texture of a brownie and a financier. It's also absolutely delicious -- like an elevated, dessert form of a great cornbread. The pumpkin pie/cheesecake pastry was also incredible. I'm not usually a big pumpkin fan, but the filling was perfectly spiced, not too sweet, and whipped just enough so it was almost mousse-like, super light. Though these two were the standouts to me, the other pastries were also great: the focaccia was airy, the morning bun was well-balanced (though I couldn't taste the darjeeling as much), and the garlic knot was like a savory, garlicky, gorgeous croissant knot. You just can't go wrong here. The inside of the bakery is cute, but there's no seating except for two small tables outside. Prospect Park is a short walk away, though, with plenty of picnic benches! read more
Finally tried the burrata sandwich and boy was it worth it! It was so so good and I even managed to enjoy it with my husband inside the bakery, on the single seating area they have indoors. Also had the brown butter corn cake again and still 10/10, will def get this every single time. Lives up to all the hype but probably bc I never have to wait too long read more
11 months ago
Wow, the pastries here are amazing! I came around 8am on a Tuesday and there were only a few people ahead of me in line - it took less than 10 minutes for me to get to the front. I ordered the roasted mushroom, pistachio croissant, Darjeeling cardamom morning bun, apple brown butter croissant (seasonal), and brown butter corn cake. I really can't choose a favorite because everything tasted so incredible. The flavors were different than my usual pastries and I loved every bite! read more
I gave Radio two tries--once at each location. On a Friday morning, I waited 55 minutes (I timed it). The conclusion is: no pastry is worth a 55 minute wait. And Radio is no exception. Rhubarb pastry: not great for me. I prefer the rhubarb scones that Librae had in past seasons. Smoke salmon foccacia sandwich: best thing I got. Generous in the size of the sandwich, some well oiled crisp bread, and the fillings inside are so good. Matcha mango morning bun: delicious. Beautiful to look at with its bright green matcha sugar coating and delicate but forward mango on the inside of this roll. Chocolate chip cookie: layers of chocolate chunks. Great ratio of chocolate to cookie. Would recommend. Perfectly soft. read more
The hype is real. The line is worth it. I dont know about anyone else but I have been dreaming about the grape olive foccacia since I had it a month ago. I wish they had one of these in Jamaica, Queens. Sigh alas, I must always make the trip to BK. It was so good that I forgot that camera gods eats first and only took a pic of the left overs. Not seen in pics are the 2 delicious sandwiches that are worth the arm and a leg prices. read more
As a big pastry/bakery enthusiast, Radio Bakery has of course been on my radar for a while. Now that they have a Prospect Heights location, I no longer had a reason to put it off. We went on a Saturday, so the line was expected. I was positively surprised that even close to noon, they hadn't sold out of the things I wanted. Here's what we tried: 1. Pistachio Croissant 5/5 - Delicious, the pistachio filling is not too sweet and more like a nut butter than a cream. Yum! 2. Mango Matcha Morning Bun 4/5 - Great texture and a fun twist on a regular morning bun. 3. Spicy Tofu Sandwich 10/5 - Hands down my favorite. Supremely delicious, the texture is fantastic with the cabbage adding a good crunch. The slightly sweet and spicy dressing just knocks it out of the park. 4. Tomato Foccacia 3/5 - Not bad, a little greasy and reminded me a bit of soggy pizza crust? Not a personal favorite, but still a fun idea! As with most hyped bakeries, I liked what I got but whether or not it's worth the wait, I'll leave up to you. I'd do it again just for the sandwich read more
Amazing Blueberry lime croissant with just the right amount of sweetness. Line forms outside the entrance of the shop was kept orderly with patrons waiting their turn at the door. Was looking forward to the Matcha mango morning bun, but was told it was sold-out. Staff recommended the chocolate bakka or the blueberry croissant- I decided on the blueberry- the croissant filling had a bit of tart from the blueberries, but it balances out so well with the flaky buttery bun. This was definitely a sure win, I also got the sea salt chocolate chip cookie-which tasted good. Overall, a really good cafe bakery read more
2 months ago
(1) friendly staff (2) went around 0820 on a Sunday, no line outside, by the time we left the store, a line was forming outside. (3) personally, taste was not worth the hype. At the same time, it wasn't bad. Fair number/varieties of pretty looking sweet and savory pastries with seasonal variances to try. IF f I lived in the area and liked pastries, this could be an occasional spot. (Overall, Looks prettier than it tastes) (4) not cheap but reasonable price for NYC. *** Personal taste impression *** -Pistachio Croissant- there's a crunch to the bread, would consider this to have a generous filling; personally liked another bakery's in Brooklyn better (one in Brooklyn heights that predominantly does croissant as their main menu) -Brown butter corn bread- tastes almost like a lotus cookie in a dense corn bread form. -Seasonal stone fruit custard croissant- flaky, tart, not too heavy on custard -Bacon, egg, and cheese focaccia slice - salty. Salty. Salty. Filling. Might go well with a side of scrambled eggs (unsalted) and some greens to neutralize the saltiness -Garlic bread- even as someone that likes garlic, garlic bread, I was taken aback by how raw garlicky it tasted. Definitely different from the more typical slightly sweet garlic butter bread that is more conventionally available. If one likes a strong garlic taste, one would like this. -seasonal tomato tart? - didn't have a strong tomato flavor; crunchy/flaky. read more
2 months ago
There was no line around 10:30 AM on a Monday! I was expecting to have to wait, so the no line definitely helped with having a great experience. The stone fruit custard had a flakey exterior, with just the right amount of custard, and a generous portion of real peach. The tomato tart also had a nice flakey exterior, the tomato was nicely seasoned, but it wasn't my favorite combination. The focaccia is always light and airy. read more
Radio bakery hits every single time!!! The line moves pretty fast in the 2nd location. I prefer this branch more. The pastries are so good and flakey. The savory items like focaccia is insanely good. The focaccia is light and slight tangy, my favorite is the sausage and chives or the everything with cream cheese. Certain pastries comes out at different times!! So just be aware of that if you're looking for certain pastries. Their instagram will definitely inform you when there's new seasonal items. I try to come every time there's a new item just to try it!' Radio bakery does not disappoint!!!!! read more
The line is not because of just hype. If you see the line to the end of the street it is only 20 min wait from there and its worth the wait. Definitely shorter than the other radio. Just look at the pictures and its already causes drooling. Now you just need to get your hands on it. read more
For a year, the old Blue Marble space sat dark, a ghost of ice cream past. Now? It's Radio Bakery, and the block will never be the same--mostly because there's now a permanent line stretching down it. I left my apartment around the corner on opening day to find a sea of people waiting for pastries like it was a sneaker drop. At noon, the line still went to the end of the block, and I later heard people waited two hours. By day two, the first folks were already camped out by 7:10 AM for a 7:30 opening. I joined the line near the Gold Star easement at 7:15 and made it out, victorious, by 7:50 AM--holding a Rhubarb & Custard pastry I had zero intention of ordering. I panicked. My brain short-circuited. Something about the crispy shell, soft rhubarb slices and line pressure made me betray my usual instincts. But you know what? Turns out I'm a custard girl now; an identity shift, all before 8 AM. The woman behind the counter said her go-to sweet treats are the Rhubarb & Custard, Cinnamon Bun, and Triple Chocolate. My sister went for the Matcha & Mango Morning Bun, which was fantastic--especially with a cappuccino. (Heads up: the espresso comes cafeteria-style from a machine, so maybe stick to the baked goods as the main event.) All in all, Radio Bakery is changing the block--mostly in the sense that you now need to budget extra time to weave through a crowd of pastry enthusiasts. But if the price of progress is flaky, buttery perfection, I'll take it. read more
