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The best bakeries on the Lower East Side.

Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 9 places.

From Portuguese pastries to croissant/muffin hybrids, there are bakeries in the Lower East Side (LES) to satiate every craving.

Antonina PattizI went to every one · how I decide

Best bakeries on the Lower East Side, 2026

  1. Doughnut PlantBakery · Lower East SideServing some of the best doughnuts in New York City, Doughnut Plant offers an unrivaled variety of flavors.
  2. Erin McKenna’s BakeryBakery · Lower East SideThe health-conscious bakery knocks it out of the park with sweets.
  3. Michaeli BakeryBakery · Lower East SideThe sufganiyah (Israeli donuts) have a cult-like following; the dough is light and airy, and the fillings often rotate for fun new creations.
  4. Petee’s Pie CompanyBakery · Lower East SideIn my opinion, Petee’s Pie Company dishes out some of the best pumpkin pie in New York City.
  5. Sugar Sweet Sunshine BakeryBakery · Lower East SideOpened by two former Magnolia Bakery employees, it should come as no surprise that Sugar Sweet Sunshine’s banana pudding ranks among the best in the city.
  6. Supermoon BakehouseBakery · Lower East SideFamous for inventing the cruffin, a croissant/muffin that’s become a viral sensation, Supermoon Bakehouse is one of the most popular bakeries in the Lower East Side.
  7. Café d’Avignon (in Essex Market)Bakery · Lower East SideThey offer some of the best chocolate chip cookies in NYC, along with full and half loaves of bread (that they can slice in shop for you).
  8. Joey Bats CafeBakery · Lower East Side
  9. Partybus BakeshopBakery · Lower East SideThey sell classic treats and pastries (like top-notch cookies), but they shine with their baked bread.

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 12 Best Bakeries in the Lower East Side (Foodie Guide).