The best bakeries in New York City

I’m a self-professed bakery enthusiasts. There’s nothing I enjoy more than seeking out local bakeries and acting surprised when I accidentally order too much. After living in NYC for nearly a decade, I wanted to share my personal list of the best bakeries in NYC. From iconic time-tested institutions to newly opened gems, this list spans the gamut.

My hope is that you can benefit from the 100,000+ calories I consumed to create this list.

Antonina PattizWriter and photographer · how I decide

Best bakeries in New York City, 2026

1. Balthazar Bakery

   Bakery · SoHo · 80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

   They sell thousands of croissants a day, which tells you everything you need to know about the quality.

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2. Breads Bakery

   Bakery · Upper West Side

   there's a reason Breads Bakery has spread to 8 locations in the city since opening in 2013.

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3. Daily Provisions

   Bakery · West Village, Upper West Side, Union Square, Cobble Hill, Manhattan West

   This bakery is famous for crullers, no doubt, but the true star of the show is the great breakfast sandwich menu (the best in NYC in my opinion).

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4. Dominique Ansel Bakery

   Bakery · SoHo · 189 Spring St, New York, NY

   Often considered the most innovative bakery in New York City, Dominique Ansel Bakery offers Michelin-star quality pastries at a fraction of the price.

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5. La Cabra

   Bakery · East Village & SoHo · 152 2nd Ave. & 284 Lafayette St.

   La Cabra makes the best cardamom buns in New York City.

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6. Mille Feuille

   Bakery · West Village, Upper West Side, Prospect Heights

   Celebrated for their mastery of French pastries, especially the bakery’s namesake mille-feuille (delicate layers and the best flavor), this popular NYC bakery prides itself on using traditional French baking techniques and high-quality ingredients exclusively.

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7. Supermoon Bakehouse

   Bakery · East Village · 120 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

   Renowned for its creativity and innovation, the baked goods have folks waiting in line for 1+ hours.

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8. L’Appartement 4F

   Bakery · Brooklyn Heights · 115 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

   Within a year, locals began billing this as the best bakery in Brooklyn, largely thanks to the exceptional croissants, especially ‘Le Framboise,’ a raspberry-chocolate-almond croissant.

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 11 Delightful New York City Bakeries (NYC Guide).