My god, this place is fantastic, and I was low key hoping it wouldn't be as tasty as it ended up being considering how expensive it is. My vanilla latte was phenomenal and don't get me started on how fluffy their tebirkes is (a danish pastry I just learned of this afternoon). Service was great, the employee that took my order kindly answered all of my questions about any pastry I was unfamiliar with. The cafe is noticeably clean. Biggest downside is the price, at least you can taste the quality. read more

I've been on a cardamom bun kick recently and am trying to find a La Cabra backup. I might have held too high of expectations for Smor and ordered: Cardamom bun Cardamom oat latte Although a bit cheaper than La Cabra, I was not that impressed here and wouldn't come back. I ordered online and for whatever reason it said the order was ready ASAP, but then within 45-55 minutes so that gave me mixed feelings. The cardamom bun is very bread heavy-for the first few bites, you'll bite into the cardamom spice then nothing else after. The oat latte had very minimal to little of a cardamom taste so the $0.50 upcharge for the syrup flavor felt a bit of a waste. Good to keep in the back pocket, but not to yearn for. read more

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Wanted to try Smor next door but it was closed, so picked up some items from the bakery: - AEC egg sandwich (5/5): buttery fluffy bread, eggs, and avocado. Incredible, freshly made - Cinnamon roll (4/5): quite dense and very sweet - Egg and ham croissant (4.5/5): enjoyable - Double espresso (4/5): not bad, don't think it was single origin, darker roast Very hard finding seating inside so had to sit outside in the 25 degree cold for a while, will be back someday to try out the actual restaurant! read more

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second time here and did not disappoint! still have savory bfast options at the bakery. got bfast burrito and sandwich both were delish. also got the cinnamon roll and cardamom bun of course. service quick! sat outside and had a grand ole time read more

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So I passed by this nice cute, hip, and trendy bakery and to my surprise, it has a nice list of drinks that are really affordable compared to a lot of coffee shops these days. Got an iced latte with skim milk and it was pretty good. Place is very quiet and it was somewhat packed. Pretty good place to use your computer to do work and sip coffee. Lots of wood seating and a very industrial feel with high ceilings. read more

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Once again desperate for a hot protien breakfast of eggs that don't require a sit down restaurant led me to this bakery. I got a trout scramble, which was eggs scrambled with smoked trout and butter and herbs, alongside a slice of crusty bread and butter. It fueled me for a day of exploring! Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - limited street parking nearby read more

I've been twice now specifically for the cardamom buns which are delicious. I've tried a few places for these recently and smor is definitely the best. it's sweet but not overwhelming like a dessert. It's out of the way for me but whenever I'm nearby it's worth a stop. read more

I tried the cardamom bun here and it is soft and has strong cardamom flavor. Very good. Th spice in it is strong but in a good way. Staffs here are very polite and if you are into cardamom flavors do try this place out. read more

Stopped in here on a Saturday afternoon to grab a cardamom bun. It was solid, but the ones at La Cabra (or Otway Bakery, if you're willing to go to Brooklyn) are much better. read more

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One of the best cardamon cinnamon roll I've had so far in NY! The matcha donut was overly sweet for me! Definetly coming back here every time I'm in NY read more

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I popped over to Smør to meet a friend for coffee and a treat. The bakery is a great spot to sit and enjoy a casual bite and a nice coffee. There's a good amount of seating for such a small space with natural light and a good atmosphere. I decided to get an iced latte and an open faced tuna sandwich. I'm a big tuna sandwich fan (especially any option that does not include celery). This one is served on top of sliced sourdough with lettuce, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and dill. It was very good, but not a resounding favorite. It was a bit messy to eat, and I think it had a few too many ingredients. Still a tasty lunch that I wouldn't hesitate to order again. read more

Smør Bakery - TUNA CONSERVA - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

If you're looking for Cardamom Buns, this is the place! Best one I've had in NYC so far. It's a full experience - the lacey baked dough strips, generous amounts of cardamom paste, the little bits of course sugar topping. Everything that I've read about and try to re-creating at home, but why spend the hours when you can support a small business with $5-6 purchase. The bakery is a bit of a trek from the subway, but a bit easier if you take the L from Union Square/14 Street to 1st Avenue. Would like to explore those avenues more in the future. When I went, in 2024, there was a lot of construction awning covering the business and block, so it was a bit hard to find. Came upon the sister restaurant, Smor, first and had to continue walking down. Upon entering, you're in the cloud of wonderful smells and cozy minimal Norwegian design, lots of plywood colors, a little seating area in the front, and shelves for a small marketplace. There's only a few tables to sit at, maybe more during the warmer months outside. The items that they had for sale on marketplace were well curated, high-quality, and unique; showcasing a lot of small businesses; but I was here for the cardamom buns! And they had plenty. It was late on a Sunday afternoon, so I'm not sure if they usually sell other pastries. But they had plenty of what I was looking for. I don't remember if I also got a cinnamon bun, I think it was okay too. Go here! Get a few and freeze them for a delicious breakfast or snack - or you may just end up eating them all in one week, like I did. So addicting. And isn't cardamom healthy for you? - an Ayurvedic spice. Benefits all around, LOL. read more

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Best cardamom bun in the city. You can't have a bad pastry here, all of it is baked fresh, including their bread loaves. East village was pretty dead on a Friday morning but then I walked past smor and it was packed!! Their brunch items including their avo toast and eggs are also delicious but definitely come for a coffee and a pastry! read more

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Stopped in on a walk around the neighborhood and the place was full of people working on their laptops or reading. I could see why because the space was airy and sunlit and smelled like bread, an ideal combination. We arrived when they were cleaning the display case so we couldn't get a good look at the items available and there wasn't a menu of the baked goods offered (not uncommon especially in places that change up their menu regularly), but the staff member named a few of the items they had available. I picked a savory option, the pesto asiago roll. It was okay minus a bitter note from the pesto that clashed with the sharpness of the asiago. The laminated dough was good, it had a nice stretchiness that could've been enhanced with a quick reheat. I'll make sure to try some of their other options next time I'm in the area. read more

Smør Bakery - Pesto asiago roll - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Came here while on an informal East Village bakery crawl. We spontaneously stopped in for a cardamom bun despite being extremely carb-fatigued by this point in our day. But boy did this wake us up! It's a near-perfect cardamom bun. Just the right amount of bready texture and chock full of crushed cardamom seeds. It was the perfect level of sweetness too! It tasted just like the cardamom buns we've had in Scandinavia. The staff also win points for being really nice. Will def come back! read more

I was looking for a bakery in this area, found this place and saw some pictures of the cardamom bun, and was sold. The shop was a lot smaller than I expected and was packed, but I was able to get one of the tables outside. The cardamom bun was as good as it looked, very soft, a little buttery, and pleasantly strong on the cardamom. I got a decaf cardamom latte to go with, which was also great, very smooth and just barely sweet. Wonderful start to my morning. read more

Smør Bakery - Cardamom bun + cardamom latte - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Nice people, sweet young person at the register! Omg the cardamom bun. Don't miss it if you are in the east village, it can hold its own against any croissant! Coffee was excellent, I went twice on our last visit because I wanted that cardamom bun. read more

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I saw this place on tiktok and was excited to try it. Came here and got a sausage roll which is what people usually recommend. Service was terrible, I stood there for awhile before anyone even acknowledged me. Two people were standing in the back one girl was on her phone. She looked up at me and didn't say anything and kept talking to the other guy. I got a sausage roll it says served with mustard and ketchup which it did not. It was cold, hard and just plain terrible. read more

What a great little coffee shop! After enjoying a dinner at Smorgasbord we decided to visit the bakery for breakfast. It's fairly but has seats inside and out (not sure if there's a restroom?), service is at the counter. They have a range of pastries and sandwiches and coffee etc. The coffee is great, strong but smooth and the pastries are fantastic. We had a seasonal donut and a Cardamom Bun. The bun was less doughy than others I have had previously- it had more of a heavy croissant like texture. It was however delicious with a good hit of Cardamom. Staff are friendly, the cafe is light and bright, there's a small variety of groceries to buy (condiments, canned fish etc) and prices are reasonable. read more

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Cute spot! Bakery where a lot of their goods are also made here. Good choices of scones, pastries, and cookies. Coffee very reasonably priced with a latte at $4.50. read more

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Sneaky Smør! . This sneaky bakery tucked away between 1st ave and Ave A has fresh made baked goods with a bit of a Scandinavian twist. This is not your average bakery. Everything here is super fresh and they are constantly making fresh baked goods. . This place has been added to my coffee and sweet/savory pastry rotation. . In short: - Great baked goods and coffee! - I'll be back read more

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Disappointing to receive a cortado (no latte art) with my cardamom bun, from unsmiling and transactional staff. I had to clean the table -- there were 6 small rounds and a short counter with five employees?! Staff sneezed, adjusted their hair, and wiped their eyes while preparing food and beverages. They seemed more focused on restocking than on guests and hospitality. As an aside, their cute pantry seemingly stocked Spanish items (Garza, conservas, etc.), not Scandinavian? read more

Super delicious. The egg was fluffy and the bacon was thick and crunchy. Definitely will be coming back to try their pastries. read more

Smør Bakery - Bacon egg and cheese - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

What a fantastic, casual, delicious place! We ate outside, as tables were also available. The food was delicious and very reasonable. I ate the A.E.C., which was so much on one sandwich. Others ordered a few of the Yogurt and Granola. We also had cinnamon buns to share, which we all enjoyed. We will definitely come back again soon. read more

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Cute scandinavian bakery in east village that has an amazing breakfast sandwich. The sausage egg and cheese sandwich was huge with a delicious tarragon aioli. Space is a little small but there are a few seats and inside and outside for you to enjoy your food or do some work. Service was quick and sandwich was piping hot when I got it. Will be going back to try their baked goods! read more

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Huge fan of Smor Bakery. The cardamom bun and sausage roll are great. The loaded focacia and the egg sandwiches are amazing.

Smor Bakery knows how to make an excellent cardamon bun! It's just as good as Fabriques'. I enjoyed it with a not-too-strong cold brew. I was hoping to try their sausage roll, but sadly it was already sold out for the day (even though it was only noon). Anywho, go try their fabulous pastries and be merry. read more

came on a Thursday morning to try their famed cardamom bun and it did not disappoint! powerful cardamom flavor and I have not had anything like it before! soft, chewy and so yummy. read more

Smør Bakery - CARDAMOM BUN - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I just reviewed their sit down eatery next door, where I enjoyed soup, salad, and an everything bowl with nova and toast, but the cardamom bun I enjoyed here at their bakery left me with a lasting impression. Previously I've said La Cabra's cardamom bun was my favorite in the city, but Smor's version can definitely compete. Smor's is a bit fluffier, which makes it feel like there's more of it to enjoy, and I'm into that. It's not overly sweet or greasy, and it is phenomenal with one of their delicious coffees. Writing this review reminds me I should stop in more often! read more

Kannenbullar are now ubiquitous in the US but I do love it when I get a great one. Smør's buns are excellent and I definitely enjoyed having this bakery nearby on my last stay. read more

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Love the tinned fish wall, scallion cheddar scone, and cinnamon bun(a tiny bit more than la cabra's) Lots of dogs frequent this cafe. It's a little confusing because the Smor restaurant is right next door and has more of an expanded menu. A few tables inside and out. Would definitely come back read more

Smør Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Smor is a great place to check out if you want to try out some Scandinavian food! There isn't too many Scandinavian spots in the city, and this is one is a great one. The bakery was really nice and airy. It felt like it was decorated like an IKEA store, which makes sense since IKEA is also Swedish. I went to the SMOR bakery and the food was pretty good. I got the egg and bread combo and it was very fresh. The bread was really authentic and not greasy. The prices were pretty good, most of the meals were from $10-$15 and the drinks were $4-$5. The lemonade was also pretty good. The cashier was friendly and also gave some good suggestions on what to choose to eat. The food did kind of take long to come out, it was around a 10-15 minute wait, but the people working did apologize for the long wait. There is some seating inside and outside, and there was a lot of people working on their laptops. Next time, I will definitely check out their restaurant which is right next door! Price: $14.70 Rating: 8/10 read more

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Stopped by here around 3 pm on a Saturday and got the loaded focaccia, with potato and cheese. It was decent but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again. Their ham and cheese croissant looked so good but I don't eat meat and there weren't any other savory croissants left! Service was nice, maybe their other pastries are better? read more

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I really wanted to try the sausage roll, but it was sold out around 1pm on a Wednesday. I ended up trying the cardamom bun and a scallion cheddar scone. The cardamom bun very heavy on cardamom, a little less sweet than La Cabra's, but it was more dense. Scallion cheddar scone was fluffy on the inside and had a good crust outside and had so much scallion flavor packed into it. It was delicious. read more

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Not too sweet, with a perfect hit of cardamom! And their seeded sourdough smells so good. We heard talk about this bakery and made sure to hit it up before heading back to LA! read more

Smør Bakery - CARDAMOM BUN is out of this world! - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Came here again, and while the sandwiches and pastries were good the chai latte was terrible. It was probably one of the worst I had, very watered down and tasted like water with cinnamon. Took one star off because the pastries and sandwiches are still good! read more

Smør Bakery - AEC - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

4.8! Great espresso and really good selection of pastries. Small space inside, sometimes a little tricky to get around people when its busy. Service is quick and baristas are friendly! read more

Yum yum yum! I wish I didn't wait so long to try Smør bakery because it is amazing! The iced coffees were great, the pastries were great, the sandwich was next level. We got the cardamom bun, cinnamon bun, and carrot cake very good. I have had better cardamom buns but this was still very good. The sausage egg and cheese was to die for I want to try all combinations they have for sandwiches. Def check it out! But keep in mind there is not much seating in or outside! read more

Smør Bakery - SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The Smør team just opened a bakery on the same block, about the size of their original location, with some more savory options but also a full case of delicious new baked goods. It's all about the buns, with 3 excellent choices available today (cinnamon, cardamom and a savory), but also make sure you try the amazing Chocolate Rye Cookie. And definitely get something savory - the incredible Sausage, Egg & Cheese on housemade brioche is a must. read more

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Good bakery that pairs with the delicious Smor next door. Here's the recap on what you need to know about the bakery: 1. egg sandwiches are a little plain. Tarragon aiolis (and others) are good but don't make up for the lack of spices 2. Pretty good cardamom bun. Top 5 in the city but not the absolute best or biggest ones. 3. Other delicious baked goods. Arguably the cinnamon bun is better. 4. It sells a variety of delicious snacks and sauces. Overall, a good place to come in and grab what you need for a morning coffee/breakfast but doesn't necessarily top other bakeries in the area. read more

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