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A place · Bakery · East Village · on 1 of my list

Librae Bakery.

Worth it, says Antonina. The pistachio rose croissant is definitely worth a try, but my favorite treat ended up being the espresso pain au chocolate, I can’t recommend it enough.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best bakeries in the East Village
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best bakeries in the East Village

No. 2 on that list3 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Subway6 to Astor Pl, 3 min
  • Address35 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

The Middle Eastern inspiration is infused into most of the baked goods, many of which are made with ingredients not commonly found in American bakeries (like the Za’atar Labneh Morning Bun and Loomi Babka Bun made with black lime).

The pistachio rose croissant is definitely worth a try, but my favorite treat ended up being the espresso pain au chocolate, I can’t recommend it enough.

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Librae Bakery

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