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The best bakeries in the East Village

Updated September 2026. 8 places.

With a reputation for late nights, sultry cocktails bars (some of the best in NYC) and scores of dive bars, it’s easy to overlook the great bakeries in the East Village catering to early risers.Admittedly, the neighborhood’s night owls outnumber the early birds, but if you’re up before noon and the hankering for baked goods strikes, here’s some local bakeries you should know about.

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Best bakeries in the East Village, 2026

  1. Elisa’s Love BitesBakery · East VillageThe banana bread deserves a shout-out, as does the chocolate cake.
  2. La CabraBakery · East VillageLa Cabra makes the best cardamom buns in New York City.
  3. Lady Wong Pastry & CakeBakery · East VillageLines are not uncommon, but the treats are worth the wait.
  4. Librae BakeryBakery · East VillageThe 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.
  5. Petit ChouBakery · East VillageFrom laminated BEC (bacon, egg and cheese) breakfast sandwiches to tantalizing cookies, the variety on offer makes Petit Chou one of the best bakeries in the East Village.
  6. Smør BakeryBakery · East VillageSmør Bakery is definitely worth a detour.
  7. Veniero Pasticceria & CaffeBakery · East VillageSo let me help you out, Veniero’s is known for the baked ricotta cheesecake but the cannolis where it’s at.
  8. Spot Dessert BarBakery · East Village

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 11 Top-Notch East Village Bakeries (Ranked).