Bread’s Bakery on the Upper East Side (this famous NYC treat is exclusive to this location), hands down offers one of the most memorable black and white cookies in the city.
Breads Bakery
Worth it. The reason I feel confident calling Breads Bakery one of the best gift shops in NYC is thanks to the pre-packaged goods.
- Address
- 1890 Broadway Directions
- Subway
- 1 to 66 St-Lincoln Center, 3 min
- Website
- breadsbakery.com
Everything I’ve written about Breads Bakery. It’s on six of my lists, from The foods New York City is known for to Best bakeries in New York City.
Every list it’s on
While Bread’s Bakery is tough top, there are plenty of other fantastic places in the city to enjoy this iconic NYC food.
My classics are the hearty cookies from Levain Bakery and the chocolate babka from Breads Bakery.
The babka is hands-down some of the best in the city and what makes it even better is the fact that you can walk in, pick up an already packed loaf and be on your way.
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The reason I feel confident calling Breads Bakery one of the best gift shops in NYC is thanks to the pre-packaged goods.
The babka is hands-down some of the best in the city and what makes it even better is the fact that you can walk in, pick up an already packed loaf and be on your way. It’s a no-fuss gift that everyone loves and tastes so good.
Dark chocolate ribbons of Nutella delicately folded into layers of airy dough, Bread’s babka was named the best in New York City.
What I wrote thereFold it away
Dark chocolate ribbons of Nutella delicately folded into layers of airy dough, Bread’s babka was named the best in New York City.
What I wrote thereFold it away
A few years ago the chocolate babka at Breads Bakery was named the best in New York City, and the rest (as they say) was history. Dark chocolate ribbons of Nutella delicately folded into layers of airy dough, this dessert isn’t for the faint of heart (it makes a great souvenir, by the way).
Where to find it
This one on the map, and what’s near- Upper West Side1890 BroadwayDirections
- Upper East Side1294 3rd AveDirections
- The SmithRestaurant · a minute away · on four New York Dearest lists
- Columbus Circle Holiday MarketMarket · 4 min away · on three New York Dearest lists
- Tavern on the GreenRestaurant · 5 min away · on six New York Dearest lists
- Sheep MeadowPark · 7 min away · on three New York Dearest lists
- ParmRestaurant · 8 min away
I put Breads Bakery on three of my best lists
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