So happy they expanded their days open. It was hard getting there and with limited hours I would always seem to miss them. Wish they would stay open past 2pm one a week but am happy they have moved from a five day week. Shop is so cute and like some of their others stores had a number of artisanal items. Left with a loaf of italian bread and a bagel. The bagel was awesome complete with french butter I had at home. I was so happy I final got the chance to try a bagel. Usually just leave with a loaf of bread. Highly recommend. Great place to buy items for a gourmet food basket read more

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Based on its popularity, I was eager to try Utica Bread. One day I stopped in at around 1PM, and there were hardly any pastries left. Having learned my lesson, I arrived before 10AM on a second visit and was able to score an almond croissant. At $4.25, it was definitely on the higher end. I was disappointed to find that the almond croissant didn't have very much almond paste, and worse, it was not very laminated. Overall the dough texture was completely off as it was too soft and flaccid. Without sufficient frangipane and a somewhat tasteless dough, this was a bit of a chore to finish. The composition was just puzzling. I would not buy this particular pastry item again from Utica Bread. Almond croissant ($4.25) read more

Utica Bread - Almond croissant ($4.25) - Bakeries Near Me - New Hartford, New York

I stop at the one off the north-south arteriel. It is also a hemstroughts bakery . I get either a loaf of bread with Kalamata olives in it or they also have one with garlic in it we have it with soup it is so very good . They are very pleasant there . read more

Wow! What service and absolutely delicious products. The sourdoughs are soooo good! Olive is my favorite but I can't wait to try a couple other ones. The baguettes ads delicious and they have a cool selection of spices, honey, meats, cheeses, and bakery items. The service will always put a smile on your face. They are so pleasant and friendly it really does make your day. I can't recommend enough!!!! read more

Utica Bread - Pesto sandwich yummmmm - Bakeries Near Me - New Hartford, New York

Utica Bread is a gem. I stop by every time I'm in town to grab one of their croissants. The woman who works there is not only friendly but also very accommodating. She always goes the extra mile to make sure I get exactly what I want. If you love fresh, artisanal bread, this place is a must-visit. read more

We were looking for a "grab and go" breakfast and this little bakery hit the spot. It is small with limited options, but many flavored croissants. The croissant dough was excellent - so light and flaky and fresh. The spinach and feta had very little "filling," whereas the prosciutto had plenty of saltiness for the savory croissant. My son really like the "snake," which seemed to be croissant dough in a coil seasoned with cinnamon and frosting like a cinnamon roll. read more

Utica Bread - Tasty Croissants! - Bakeries Near Me - New Hartford, New York

Things have changed around here again. We stopped by recently for some brunch style eating. I had the chocolate croissant and my friend had the spinach. We also got some of their yummy quiche of the day which was tomato bacon and asiago. On the counter they were offering samples of their blueberry pie bars, which were delicious. They have a couple tables out front, but it was raining, so we took our stuff to Utica Coffee next door. Follow them on social media such as Instagram to see what specials they might be serving up that day. You can find them at the Oneida County public market on Saturdays, which seems to be their biggest selection of goodies. read more

Utica Bread - Quiche : tomato bacon and asiago cheese - Bakeries Near Me - New Hartford, New York

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Absolutely amazing place. The woman at the counter made our experience very pleasant and enjoyable. Would definitely go here to get yummy bread again! read more

Love this local bakery. Their sour dough bread, croissants, and quiches are always delicious and fresh. Customer service are always nice and helpful. read more

Utica Bread - Raspberry and feta quiche - Bakeries Near Me - New Hartford, New York

Delicious bread a pastries, delightful service! I had a croissant stuffed with prosciutto and cheese and it was amazing.

First and foremost the baked foods are delicious with no exception. The breads, breakfast pies, and various pastries are all excellent. The staff in New Hartford are warm and welcoming. Highly recommend Utica Bread. read more

Not only are the bread and pastries extremely delicious, but the workers are just as sweet! I have been to the location in New Hartford and it is a petite and clean shop. Everything is so fresh. read more

In my continuing quest for good bread, I found this excellent bakery. Their loaves are beautiful and varied, and the staff are helpful and very friendly. I bought a sesame loaf (delicious) and a swirled pumpernickel/rye (haven't tried it yet, but looks yummy). I'll be back! Highly recommended. read more

Solid local bakery with what I assume is a ton of regulars. Go early for the best selection, but we have had luck in the two afternoons we've gone finding good options for us. We've fallen in love with the croissants, plain and chocolate, and the Utica Sourdough is fantastic. The olive loaf is great, and the baguettes are a bit overly crunchy but delicious. The service is brisk and I think they have an expectation that you can identify all of the (unmarked) loaves on the counters but when you ask they politely (and briskly) inform you of what they are lol. The croissants lasted a few days just fine and were great plain, as well as filled with scrambled eggs and cheese. The loaves held well also and the the chocolate croissant did wonderfully the next day in the toaster oven. read more

Just wanted to note that I still stop every Sunday morning and delight in the magnificent baguettes. The pretzels have improved. The rye bread is perfection. Utica bread is simply a gift to the area......bake on... read more

I love the brioche, cheesecake, croissants, sour dough, rolls, etc. But the real kicker was the best pumpkin pie I have ever had for the holidays. Yum yum yum. They also stock some tasty locally-made treats--the paté from the piggery is my favorite. Thank goodness for the foodie Baggs Square explosion. read more

Your old school, no frills, looking bakery with tons of wooden shelves with glass display to look at the delicious baked goods. Smells so good in there that I was breathing deeply with every breath hahaha. We got the focaccia bread and snagged that last cinnamon bun. I'm super picky about my cinnamon buns because I feel like most places drench it with that sticky white frost to balance out the dried out bread. This was hands down the best cinnamon bun I've ever had. It was moist, a nice punch of cinnamon hugged the sides of the swirl, and it was perfectly sticky. It was so substantial that I had leftovers for the next day and it was such a treat. read more

Amazing bread and amazing service. A topic quality place you should definitely visit when you are in the area. Their baguettes are to die for. read more

I wish I lived in Utica so I could enjoy Utica Bread Company's superlative baked goods every day! The artful, kindly sandwich maker and helpful proprietress made our visit even more special. What an oasis! read more

Great bread, friendly people, yummy croissants, cookies to die for: what more could you ask?! This is definitely the place to go if you appreciate good bread for sandwiches and more. Plus, they will slice the loaf for you. read more

Just had the most delicious hot cross buns in my life. They were still warm and soooo tasty. It's nice to see Baggs Square coming back to life. I would have liked to try the bread but I'm just passing through town. If I still lived in this area, I would return on a regular basis. Now I have another thing to add to my must get list in Utica. The others are tomato pie, greens, chicken riggi, half moons from Holland Farms, and of course kielbasa from the Polish store on Lenox Ave. Update- I did get a sour dough bread on my way out of town, and it is great. Very tangy just how I like my bread. However the hot cross buns were not as good on Monday morning as they were from the previous day. It seems that they make them on Sunday mornings so get there then for the warm buns, which are terrific. read more

If you live within 15 miles of this place and aren't coming in at least twice a week I have no idea what you're doing with your life. Best bread I've had since Europe! Baguettes, croissants and sticky buns (all that was left by the time we got there at noon) were all perfect. read more

I stopped by today and purchased a tomato pie, a slice of olive focaccia, whole wheat Italian and Rye Bread. Everything was amazing! The staff was super friendly and helpful. My favorite was the olive focaccia. I will order a full pie next time. The tomato pie is amazing, full of flavor. Love that they have healthier varieties like whole wheat Italian which I have not been able to find in the grocery store. Both the Italian are Rye Bread were fantastic! This is not a costly shop and the bread is sooooo scrumptious! Don't miss out. Thank you Utica Bread for making my day! read more

This is a great addition to downtown Utica. When visiting the area, I always make it a point to stop and pick up some treats like scones and fruit bars after getting coffee next door. Baguettes are the bomb. I don't know what this place does to it- but their quiche is magnificent!!! Wish the counter help was a little more courteous but nbd. read more

Great concept -- I would really like to see Utica Bread thrive (for the owners of course, and Uticans, as well.) Having lived in Montreal, San Francisco, and L.A., I feel reasonably qualified to comment: I went this Sunday morning at 8 a.m. and was the only customer. I ordered 2 cups of steel cut oatmeal "to go" and 2 cups of coffee. The oatmeal can be ordered with additions, like raisins, nuts, brown sugar, etc. But they don't list this anywhere; so this takes more time to sort out between the staff and the customer. Since I was the only customer, I didn't find it to be a serious problem today, but imagining there may be lines in the future ... or someone who has difficulty hearing and relies on seeing a menu ... I also ordered a brioche with apricot jam. The order took some time to prepare; so before it was rung up, I added an almond croissant. 2 cups oatmeal, 2 cups coffee, a croissant and a toast, came up to $27 and change (and I couldn't feel good about adding a tip). I asked if I could have a container to carry the coffee back to my car, and was told they had none. I suggested that the server make a suggestion to the owner. For $27, and with the coffee likely being their most profitable item, I think they should accommodate the "take out" customers a little better. The server said that there was a coffee place just a couple doors down. I couldn't believe she said that. Why would you effectively tell a customer to go wait in another line? If you're going to serve coffee -- as you should in a bread place -- then serve it. And another flavor or 2 might be nice as well. (Other places do.) So I arrived home with coffee leaking out from the bag, not even really hot, a brioche that wasn't warm, and 2 VERY sweet oatmeals, which left no appetite for the croissant. I'm sorry, but for $27, and being the only customer, service really should have been a little faster (I think they had 4 cooks in the back). I really shouldn't be expected to go stand in another line to get coffee with a carrier. And I really won't do that when the snow comes. I think the owners are probably pretty good people, and I think with just a bit more finessing, they can have a really nice business, and a place where people look forward to going. read more

Great bread, but WARNING! Even though open on Wednesday NO BREAD until Thursday. This is at the location by the Utica train station. I can't find on their sites any mention of this to their customers. Hmmm, no bread at an advertised open bread store. read more

I came in with my family over the weekend as we have heard great things about their pretzels. We've had true Bavarian pretzels during our trips to Germany and were hoping to find a good substitute locally. Unfortunately, we learned that they don't make pretzels on Sundays so we will have to try them another day. I did come home with a croissant though and I can't believe how good it was. It's so hard to find a good croissant around here. They're usually stale tasting or way too heavy or buttery. These are almost perfect. Light and delicious, the way that are supposed to taste. Other members of my family ordered quiche and croissants and everyone seemed to enjoy what they ordered. I will definitely be back! read more

In a world of gluten free this was an absolutely wonderful find and subsequent experience. For breakfast the rye with lox was spot on. read more

Utica Bread - Absolutely a wonderful bakery! - Bakeries Near Me - New Hartford, New York

This is not very good. People just rave about it because it's new to Utica. The reality is the bread is extremely dry and lacks taste. This seems to be a take on the French bakeries popping up in nyc and Boston. But the difference is those places can actually bake. Even a simple scone was dry, dry, dry. In the end, is there anything better than Utica? Perhaps making your own or going to Panera... The owner must know this is lackluster from that response...another lame watered down version of big city items. Utica deserves better! read more

Wee stopped by for a quick breakfast in the way out of town - the toasts sounded amazing so we got a couple - sadly thy we're smaller than we were thinking and did not fill us up for a full meal read more

Awesome !! Loved the bread ! The challah toast with meadow farms butter was nirvana ... can't wait to visit the area again first stop Utica bread read more

What are place and what a fine bread Company.. The intoxicating aroma's alone are enough to entice you to open your senses and your wallet.If bread is any better than here I'd like to find it! read more

I go here for chocolate croissants and baguettes. Both very good -- great crust on the baguettes. Hair pricey but good bread

Proscuitto and parmesean croissant? How Utica...but they pulled it off. A baguette that my discerning Mother approved of. What another gem on this block. Utica maybe coming back...and this bakery is truly a wonderful addition. read more

Had multiple helpings of multiple types of breads and fancy food from Utica Bread at a friend's house party, and it was so very, very good we tried to stop by on the way home (closed, alas). Soudough, a multigrain, sandwich breads...all excellent. Obviously worth a bookmark and a stop. We haven't found a bakery like this in the Capital District as yet, maybe Utica Bread is willing to franchise? 8-) read more

Handmade, old world, artisan bread made with natural local ingredients. They source their flour from the finger lake and incorporate numerous other local ingredients. They also host local products in there retail store. Because the bread is natural with no preservatives it only last several days. If your looking for great artisan bread from a local business I recommend it. read more

This place is perfect. EXCEPT when I was there last month, they had their quiche on the counter without any cover. No sneeze guard/saliva guard/dust guard. I actually don't care but my friends whom I was with refused to order quiche because of this. They loved the other items they had but really wanted the quiche (especially after I raved). So, if they get some kind of cover for their delectable quiche (it's been over a month since I was there, so by now they may have) I will change this review to a five star!! read more

Everything about Utica Bread is great. Always fabulous bread and croissants, specials are delish and reminds me of a New York classy bakery. Coffee is alway hot and good. Staff could not be nicer. And it's clean and cleverly designed. It's always a treat and they're open at 7 AM every day read more

What a great new business to the area. The bread is by far the best. Very clean, All new ovens and the staff is friendly. We as a community should give this business support. read more

Just like Europe -- I have lived in Paris and Venezia, and this is bread like I would buy fresh there. The baguettes are the best I have had outside of France. Breads, some baked desserts (ah, the cheesecake), cheeses, sausages/cured meats, just like in Europe. Bread made all day, so it is fresh. A wonderful addition in the developing Bagg Square area. With bread this good, I will be back often. read more