The breakfast sandwich was so good - one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while. The ambiance of the place is top notch. There are so many seats out back, including an outdoor patio area. In addition, there is a restroom for customers. I can't wait to come back and try their pastries which all looked so good. read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute bakery in Park Slope located right off 5th Ave and near JJ Byrne Playground. Loves: + Good selection of pastries: croissants ($5+), kouign amann ($5.75), trip choc muffins ($4.75), biscuits, cookies, babka, and more! + Good meal options too (eg. sandwiches, quiche, salads, etc) + Nice location + Indoor, backyard, and front patio seating + Friendly and chill staff This place is popular and they do sell out of items, so the earlier you arrive (before 11am), the more options you will have. :) read more

Usually, I love this place and the breakfast sandwich is amazing. But the last time I went, I'm pretty certain they forgot about my order. Waited over 30 minutes for 2 sandwiches. The cashier just apologized and said " they were backed up". I was disappointed because I think the breakfast sandwich is amazing and I've always had a great experience read more

Walked in on a sunny weekend around 11am and there was barely a line and plenty of selection. Some of the pastries I tried were hit or miss (and maybe more of a personal preference), but overall I would definitely come back. There is a wide selection to try! Inside looks small, but there's surprisingly a good amount of seating in the back, both inside and out. If there's a line to order it moves incredibly fast. Some standouts were the nectarine danish and jalapeño cheddar croissant (recommend getting it warmed up). I personally found the egg cup pastry a bit bland, though it seems popular. Even though there's some béchamel sauce inside, it didn't have much flavor and I didn't love the hard boiled egg inside - thought it would be more like an egg soufflé. read more

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My Park Slope friend raved about this place (ranked #1 out of her list of ten or so local spots) so I had to check it out during my nyc staycation. I woke up earlllllly and got there at 7:15a per her recommendation to see the display when it's "beautiful and full." And that it was! Options galore. Naturally, I was overwhelmed and wanted to get everything. After a couple of deep breaths to take in all of the aromas, I went with the rational (who even am I!?) choice and opted for two pastries--a sweet chocolate croissant and a savory egg bake. They were magnificent choices. I quickly walked back chez moi and for a second thought that it was too early to eat. But no, that egg bake lured me in. It was warm and creamy and flakey and savory and omg just divine. I proceeded to have the whole thing at 7:27a. Not a crumb was spared. And then late morning came around and I remembered I loved myself enough to also get a pain au chocolat. I have a pretty good artisanal bakery in my 'hood, but I had yet to taste a chocolate croissant stateside that equally distributes their chocolate on both sides...until Simple Loaf! Wowie! I loved every balanced buttery flakey chocolatey bite from left to right. Simple Loaf is simply a must try! Ohhh the things I would give to wake up to pastries like these every morning! read more

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Super cute bakery! The blueberry muffin was good, and the oatmeal cookie was excellent. The staff member who helped me was very friendly. read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Overall, I think this is a nice bakery. There is quite a bit of seating in the back as well as an outdoor patio. We ordered a few laminated pastries as well as two breakfast items. The quiche we ordered was incredibly tasty; the crust was perfect, and the egg mixture melted in your mouth. I was less enthused about the mushroom danish and strawberries and cream pastry. They were not as flaky as I would've liked and the flavors didn't wow me. I would definitely go back for their other menu items though! read more

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I decided to try the Chocolate Babka here bc I thought I knew from chocolate babka but there is a reason it sells out as soon as it's baked here... The dough is more like croissant dough, buttery flaky, yet dense with these intense ribbons of chocolate...a must try!! The slices are large, and so delicious!! The new GOAT. read more

The Meyer lemon rosemary sourdough here is superb. That's it - that's the review. I get it every time I visit and it's my favorite bakery bread of the last year or so. It's so flavorful, soft, and perfect for eating plain or as a sandwich. I love it! Simple Loaf also has a variety of breads and pastries, and outdoor seating both in front and on a patio in the back. read more

Great food. Love the Cobb. Fabulous croissants but $5 each -give me a break! The 3 star is because Staff are so unfriendly. read more

Really nice cozy cafe with standard bakery fare and other unique options. Their BEC croissant is fantastic - croissant is super flaky and soft, with thick cut bacon and fluffy eggs to match. My husband really likes their breakfast egg sandwich (poached egg). They have a nice quaint seating area towards the back - not a whole ton of room for a stroller but you can squeeze one toward the very back if available! I can't wait to try more of their menu next time. read more

Such a charming bakery! I LOVE their sourdough! But a boule and take it home--it's the best! read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Sourdough Boule - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The breakfast sandwich was outstanding. Free refills on coffee. We were in town just three days and came here twice for breakfast. Recommended. read more

Today was Park Slope's turn to see a croissant tour, and Simple Loaf Bakehouse was one of the stops on the list! We ordered: - Kouign Amann - bottom was nicely caramelized and chewy, but top was burnt - Pain Suisse - extremely large and great value for price! this was my favorite out of the three, though personally I would likely go for almond croissant in the future; it had a nice crunch on the outside, and the chocolate didn't overwhelm with sweetness. I do think a pain suisse is technically supposed to contain custard itself, so this was more of a pain au chocolat. - Plain Croissant - well-shaped and perfectly golden! however it was a bit dense and chewy inside read more

My fav artisan bakehouse in Park Slope, Brooklyn! It was my second visit and I could proudly guarantee that their pastries never let us down. It was quite busy at weekends but they provide plenty of indoor and outdoor tables, which is rare for a bakery! The backyard seats are comfy for gatherings or working, with a clean restroom. ＊Hot Cross Buns I came during Easter weekend and surprisingly found that they had hot cross buns! Best excuse to grab the once-in-a-year festive bread to celebrate Easter Sunday. Hot cross bun is a sweet yeasted bun marked with a cross on top in memory of crucifixion. The ones by Simple Loaf were studded with tangy raisins, citrus peels, yet the mixed spice was rather mild. It was denser than I thought, but we really enjoyed the complexity of flavors. Better eat it fresh as the bread texture becomes harder over time! ＊Kouign Amann This kouign amann was HUGE. Probably the largest one I have ever seen so far lol. The exterior was fully caramelized with crystal sugar. A bit on the sweeter and crispier side for my liking. Yet the interior was puffy and drenched in buttery fragrance! My Recommendations: Hot Cross Bun, Pasteis de Nata Worth Returning ? YES DEFINITELY read more

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Popped in here after passing by tons of times. Bread looked amazing, want to try! Pastries so good, breakfast sandwich $$$ but delishhhhhhh

Allow non-service dogs in dining area. Food may taste good but this is a health department violation and not everyone wants animals around their food (allergies, sanitation, etc). read more

This place is the best. Get here early before stuff runs out. All the items in the glass are to die for

Ordered a croissant, half tuna melt and cappuccino to go. Coffee is decent and sandwich was good. They offer half sandwiches for $9 and it comes with a small side salad which isn't bad for the price. They also have a wide selection of pastries to choose from from croissants to danishes and more. There is outdoor seating on the street as well as a cute backyard area in the back. Try to go early since many of the pastries sell out before the afternoon. read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Tuna melt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I stopped by for lunch today and picked up a Pasteis de Nata along with a BLT (Pork Belly Bacon, Bibb Lettuce, Heirloom Tomato, Garlic Buttermilk Mayo). I've had a lot of BLTs in my life, and this BLT is definitely stands out as one of the best ones I've had: the thick-cut bread is toasted to perfection, there is a generous amount of crispy, well-rendered thick-cut bacon, the tomatoes are juicy, the lettuce is crisp, and there's just the right amount of mayo to keep the sandwich moist. The Pasteis de Nata was a great way to finish off the meal! The puff pastry was crunchy despite being in close contact to the eggy custard. The custard itself was not too sweet either! Definitely would recommend picking up this pastry if you enjoy egg tarts. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by Simple Loaf Bakehouse for lunch. read more

I enjoyed coming here for their wonderful pastries. They also have a little sit down in the back. Their pastries are the bomb and so are their breakfast. I went with my husband, brother-in-law, and brother-in-law's boyfriend. My husband either got the turkey or the BLT, I can't remember. I got the 1/2 avocado sandwich with a side salad. The boyfriend got the french toast, and I can't remember what my brother-in-law got. I don't remember him getting anything. The avocado sandwich was amazing. You feel super full and healthy after eating it. I also tried some of the challah french toast - it was almost like a pudding consistency, it was that soft, but still really good. I recommend you come here to get pastries and maybe sit in the back or back patio and enjoy it in the sun. The line gets long here so get there early! read more

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I specifically came here for the kouign amans and what I have learned is that kouign amans look different and are different in every place I have ever been. The kouign aman here, isn't shaped like ones I have had, but it was flavorful. I also had a raisin cinnamon role that was also very good. It was a great experience, met friends here. And they had tuna sandwiches, so it seems to be a very popular bakery. Will definitely keep on my list, the next time I am in town! read more

My gf who lives in Brooklyn swears by this bakery. Pastry selection is varied and the danishes are larger than my head! Very cozy bake shop that has extended and outdoor seating towards the back. Staff are very cordial and warm. Space is clean and brightly lit. Alot of local patrons. I got a breakfast sandwich (slightly greasy sourdough) but the fixings are amazing!!! They don't skimp on the avocado, are light on the bacon (how I like it), and they have halved boiled eggs which are warm and soft. If you dine in, slather on the hotsauce and ketchup! They have condiments in a large tray, self-serve iced water, napkins, etc. I also got a blueberry danish. Danishes are usually not my thing but it was just so tempting! The bread is flaky like a croissant, very fresh! And the blueberry preserve is only slightly sweet so the berries themselves are at the forefront, flavorwise. Very easily shared with another person. I was really tempted by alot of the pastries - pasteis de nata (a staff favorite, filled with a vanilla custard that isn't too egg-y or sweet), the kouign aman, the CHOCOLATE BABKA!, and the poached egg and sliced pork belly pastry cup. I missed out on getting that pulled pork sandwich too!!!! I will have to come back again since I'm staying in the area. Prices for the pastries are very reasonable. Sandwich prices are slightly on the higher end. I also did not take advantage of their seasonal drinks but I definitely need to try the London Fog and Spiced Pumpkin Latte (so happy they have this off-season....would I still be considered basic?? Lol). read more

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I just recently visited this place this weekend and I can't believe it's taken me so many years to finally stumble upon this place! The shop is small but has decent inside and outdoor space. The bread is soo crispy and fresh. I'm a big fan of pulled pork and while it's not the best one I've ever had it does satisfy the taste buds. Very juicy and flavorful. The grilled cheese is also very cheesey with multiple cheeses (I couldn't discern which ones). The breakfast sandwich is classic ingredients in really fresh pair of toasted bread. Really the bread is the best part of each meal. Don't order too much because it definitely does not taste as good or do the food justice when you eat as leftovers! Take from me who tried.. the waffles looked really good ! I think will try next time I go. read more

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Cute spot in park slope. Pasties are great especially the danish. Coffee was good as well.

Found this bakery for a quick cute brunch with my parents in town. We were so overwhelmed with all the choices in the display case, as well as all the different baguettes and loaves of bread. We finally settled on the potato scallion and cheese frittata and some pastries - pasteis de nata, kouign amann, raspberry danish, and sticky bun cinnamon roll. All of it was great, although tough to cut into 4 shareable sizes. The frittata was my favorite, followed by the sticky bun, then the kouign amann (dipped in my coffee), then the raspberry danish. We also got a rosemary meyer lemon sourdough to go. This wasn't the best, especially compared to some other sourdough offerings in the neighborhood. A little overcooked on the outside and pretty dry on the inside. Not particularly flavorful, but I appreciate the flavor profile they were going for. Definitely something you want to eat fresh, not specifically shelf stable. Would definitely come again for the breakfast pastries and coffee as a weekend treat. read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Potato, Scallion, Cheese frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Bad service. Overpriced & inadequate food. I visited this cafe in hopes to find a light lunch and pleasant ambiance along our exploration of Park Slope on my birthday. Off first glance, the cafe is charming and offers a wide variety. After ordering, we asked if we could sit out front by the street. The empty tables were filled with dirty plates and utensils left by previous customers. We asked the woman who took our order if anyone was sitting there (clearly no one was) and she replied "I have no idea". We then asked if the tables could be cleared so we could sit. She begrudgingly walked by us, proceeded outside, threw the plates in the bin, and walked back inside. After saying "thank you", she didn't bother to glance our way. I received the avocado toast I ordered, which cost a whopping $18.78 and laughed in despair. It was such a sad piece of hard sourdough bread with 4 tiny slices of tomato and a stale avocado. Won't be returning and wouldn't recommend. read more

This place is awesome for breakfast! They have a surprisingly ample amount of seating indoors and outdoors. Breakfast sandwich - the sourdough is to die for. The avocado was perfectly ripe and creamy. The egg was poached and jammy inside. Crispy bacon. The full sandwich is a huge portion - I shared. Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had! Pear almond danish - the almond cream was so light and the pear was moist and flavorful. All the pastries looked amazing, but I'm glad I chose this one! read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Pear almond danish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Simple Loaf is an adorable bakery and cafe in Park Slope. I came by on a weekday morning and got the bbq pork sandwich, pasteis de nata, and chocolate almond scone. Everything was absolutely incredible. I didn't know this until I got there, but the pictures don't do these pastries justice - their pastries are all massive!! I'm glad I got the half sandwich, because even that is big. The scone was like half scone and half croissant, since it had a lot of thin, flaky layers. Prices are reasonable, especially considering portions. They have really pretty outdoor seating on the patio, too! And I love that they don't play music, or if they do, it's quiet. As someone who likes to work in silence, it's quite refreshing to not have to endure annoying background music. Come early for the best pastry selection. read more

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TO DIE FOR!! Everything was SUPER DELICIOUS!! They have a variety of sweet and savory. I could have had one of everything...each local that stopped in was friendly and most would give you a recommendation of their favorites. The service was notable and prompt. I would hands down go back in the future. As an Ohioan, I would recommend trying this place out if you like sweet and savory. read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Raspberry croissant with a cream cheese filling. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely delicious! I've been meaning to stop by Simple Loaf for a while now as it's so close to me in Park Slope and I'm kind of sad that I waited this long! You can tell their baked goods and pastries are made fresh! I got the 1/2 breakfast sandwich (w/o bacon), kouignn amann, and butter croissant. Their breakfast sandwich was absolutely delicious. I love that you can choose between half or a whole as many times I want both savory and sweet as part of brunch/breakfast. The half sandwich was the perfect size. The eggs are perfectly poached and you can also choose to have your eggs cooked differently! Oh and don't even get me started on the bread! The sandwich is made with a perfectly fluffy sourdough that was seriously impressive! The kouignn amann was very good (I compare all kouign amanns to my favorite - Dominique Ansel). I loved that the top of it was nicely caramelized and had a good crunch! The butter croissant was equally well-crafted and I can't wait to go back and try more! Don't let the front of the bakery fool you, they have a good amount of tables in the back, both inside and outside as well as outside in the front. I appreciated that the table were reasonably sized and comfortable, which is not always the case at NYC bakeries/cafes. Overall, a gem of a bakery if you're in the Park Slope area! Can't wait to bring my family here when the visit! read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Kouign amann and croissant Follow @BZeaters on IG for more food pics! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Love love love this spot! Owned by 2 strong lovely ladies who have a passion for food and baking. Once you enter, the Pastry Chef & Owner greets you and they offer sweet and savory options. && it's self seating with waiter server in the back. Along with a little court yard which is super cute. Cozy and kid friendly, you'll see tons of kids and families. On to the food, omg where to even begin. From the flaky butter croissant to the avocado toast and pastrami sandwich! It's so amazing & incredible. Def check it out, they make everything fresh and from scratch. #supportsmallbusinesses read more

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It's a nice cute spot to hang out at. They have breakfast items and also lunch items. The breakfast sandwich was a very simple sandwich that packed a lot of good flavors.it was one of those oh I could make this at home but when you do it, it never turns out the same. Service was nice, food came out in a moderate amount of time. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and could definitely see myself coming back. read more

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Yummmmmm. Totally earned that 5 stars. Asked for sandwich open face and they both came that way. Do they always do it that way? Derelictions, regardless. Mmmmm read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Yummmmmm - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very nice space, huge selection of pastries, they make their breads in house, great food menu, and nice seating area. Big fan will return.

I realllllly want to like simple loaf but with each visit its getting harder. The ingredients are great but the wait times have become really long. I just waited almost 15min for a sandwich and what came....half I tossed. The bread was untoasted, the fillings were not throughout the sandwich but seemed like they were quickly thrown in, the pesto was not spread out, it was so haphazardly put together that I can't justify a higher rating. read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Veggie sandwich which took close to 15min. Untrusted mess, barely any filling, they didn't even spread the pesto everywhere - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been here on two occasions now and both have been really lovely. Kind staff. Ample seating indoors as well as two outdoor patio spaces- out front where they allow dogs and out back. Great spot for delicious breakfast and a slow catch up. I never feel rushed here. The selection for breakfast is vast. I always have a hard time deciding because they have everything from croissants to danishes to frittatas to delicious sandwiches that all span the gamut of sweet to savory. There's something here for everyone. The breakfast sandwich & a sweet item to share is the go to whenever I come with a friend. Importantly, coffee is strong, espresso is smooth. I enjoyed a flat white with my breakfast which went perfectly. Five stars all around! read more

Fresh bread, wonderful menu and sweet spot to sit. Staff was sweet and realistic about timing. Inside and outside gives lovely seating. Baked goods, coffee and salads do not disappoint. read more

The vegan croissant and the mushroom Danish were both very yummy, flaky, and moist! Got their sourdough bread for the week as well that was just average. read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Vegan croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wonderful space - a combination of exposed brick, white and wood make this place a warm hideout in a busy city. The selection of baked goods was so wide I didn't know what to go with - it all appealed so much to my love the the baked doughy things. And the personnel was informative and warm. I am hooked. read more

Simple Loaf Bakehouse - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York