Worth it, says Antonina. Honestly, this place doesn’t get the credit it deserves.
Everything I’ve written about Alf Bakery on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on two of my lists, Best bakeries in Chelsea and Best bakeries in New York. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, the neighborhood it’s in.
The brainchild of Amadou Ly, veteran pastry chef of several prominent NYC restaurants (including Tribeca’s defunct Arcade Bakery), Alf Bakery had a reputation to live up to long before opening day. Breads, pastries and savory pies, Chef Ly is engrossed with fermentation, exceeding expectations. The laminated brioche is a show stopper and feels like an ideal breakfast indulgence.
The brainchild of Amadou Ly, veteran pastry chef of several prominent NYC restaurants (including Tribeca’s defunct Arcade Bakery), Alf Bakery had a reputation to live up to long before opening day.
The brainchild of Amadou Ly, veteran pastry chef of several prominent NYC restaurants (including Tribeca’s defunct Arcade Bakery), Alf Bakery had a reputation to live up to long before opening day. Breads, pastries and savory pies, Chef Ly is engrossed with fermentation, exceeding expectations. The laminated brioche is a show. Honestly, this place doesn’t get the credit it deserves. It flies under the radar and I kind of love that about it. There’s a reason locals keep this spot in their back pocket. It’s not the flashiest place on the block, but the quality speaks for itself every single time.
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