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The Best of New York · Eat · Bakeries

The best bakeries in Chelsea

Updated November 2026. 8 places.

Whether you’re craving a quiet afternoon or planning a Chelsea bakeries crawl with friends, Chelsea has you covered. I’ve put together this guide based on years of living in the neighborhood, and I’m pretty confident you’ll find something you love here.

Antonina PattizWriter and photographer · how I decide
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Best bakeries in Chelsea, 2026

  1. Amy’s BreadBakery · ChelseaThe chocolate cake is exceptional, rich, moist, and perfectly airy, the masterpiece is crowned with “chocolate silk” frosting.
  2. Bourke Street BakeryBakery · ChelseaDon’t sleep on the sourdough bread either, it’s my favorite in the city.
  3. Empire CakeBakery · ChelseaEmpire Cake is conveniently located two blocks from the High Line, one of my favorite parks in New York City.
  4. Fabrique BakeryBakery · ChelseaThe dense cardamom buns are a must-try.
  5. Modern Bread and BakeryBakery · ChelseaModern Bread and Bagel is undeniably one of the best gluten free bakeries in Chelsea.
  6. Seven Grams CaffeCafe · ChelseaSeven Grams Cafe is famous for serving warm gooey cookies and excellent espresso.
  7. Sullivan Street Bakery and PizzaBakery · ChelseaThe leek and sausage pie is a personal favorite.
  8. Frenchette BakeryBakery · ChelseaLocated at the Whitney Museum, Frenchette Bakery is a destination in its own right.

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 11 Toothsome Chelsea Bakeries (Local’s Guide).