Breads Bakery

Reviews

• Janelle G.

  star star star star star 3 June 2026

  My family loves Breads bakery. They have the best croissants and pain-au-chocolat outside of France. If you want delicious pastries for breakfast, breads for anytime of day, or a delicious dessert, Breads is highly recommended. Everything here is amazing. Our regular favorites are the babka, rugelach, and of course the croissants. Even if you don't live on the upper west side, it is worth the trip from elsewhere in Manhattan...
  
  It is also great fun to visit during holiday time to see the special breads and desserts for the jewish holidays. We are gradually working our way through everything, though we will never get over our croissant addiction!!

• Tim A.

  star star star star star 3 June 2026

  I can't speak for the other items they offer, but the a seasonal Espresso Granita is the real deal. Outside of Gelato shops, I can't think of another place that puts some oomph into this drink.
  
  They pretty much took your ordinary slushee machine and filled it with frozen espresso, sugar, and cream. I burn 5-6 bucks anytime I'm in the area and it's embarrassing from a financial perspective. However these espresso granitas are hard to resist. I felt guilty if I didn't leave a review while drinking one, sitting beneath the trees within the boundaries of Lincoln Center, and watching the ripples occurring from this light summer drizzle upon this epically large-and-serene infinity water feature.
  
  Does Lincoln Center deserve some credit? Yes, of course they do for the scenic backdrop, as they always should, but so does this granita from Breads.

• Deby X.

  star star star star star 2 June 2026

  I'm a fitness instructor and I come here willingly and frequently. Why? Because if I'm going to eat bread and dessert, it better be damn good!
  
  Top five baked goods:
  *chocolate babka! The best. Truly.
  *flourless brownie (party size)
  *cheese straws (savory)
  *walnut raisin bread
  *sesame roll
  
  Ambience: The store is bright, clean, and the staff is super duper friendly.
  
  Caveat: Many a cappuccino was watery or thin. Espresso drinks are not their strongest quality.
  
  Wifi: this delightful bakery doesn't have the most reliable wifi, so leave serious work at the office.
  
  Tip: bread loaves are $4 after 7pm (except challah)
  Tip: buy babka for a party and you will win the party

• Anthony T.

  star star star star star_border 2 June 2026

  I like bread. I like bakeries. So with a name like Breads Bakery, can you really go wrong? My friend's really passionate about the chocolate babka here, and the bakery was featured in an Eater article, so I decided to stop by.
  
  Here's what I got:
  - Chocolate Babka ($14.95)
  Wish they sold individual slices since they only sell whole loaves (a bit pricey). On the flip side, it's a decently sized loaf that will last and makes for a nice dessert to bring to a friend's. The key is definitely WARM IT UP before eating. When it's warm and the chocolate is oozy and goeey and the buttery layers sort of melt together-- ugh, it's hard to beat that. It's very rich; after one slice, I was content. I wouldn't mind a less sweet babka or one with darker chocolate.
  
  - Chocolate Rugelache ($2)
  Small & can be finished in a few bites. Almost like a mini croissant but texture-wise, it was different. Keep in mind I'm no expert since this was my first-ever rugelache. There aren't flaky layers you distinguish in each bite. Instead, it's a bit more dense with a chew to it. The chocolate filling was delicious, but again, I'd prefer it less sweet or with darker chocolate. My friend said he'd like this with a tart fruit jam filling, and I agree.
  
  I also got an iced black coffee, which is always my go-to pairing for sweets; it was solid. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try anything else, but if there was a Breads in California (*wink wink*),  I'd love to return and try the rest of their pastries/breads -- especially the the cinnamon raisin babka, quiche, and the cheese sticks!

• Jingqiao H.

  star star star star_border star_border 31 May 2026

  Don't get me wrong. I LOVE their breads and pastries. I only gave this location 3 stars because I felt their staff don't have a good understanding of their own product.
  
  I got a muesli here a few days ago. Before buying, I had no idea what it is. I saw there are grains and poppyseeds on it, so I asked the guy working there if it's sweet or savory. He told me it's savory. But later I realized that it's actually sweet, because there are dried fruits in it (cranberries) and not even close to being savory.
  
  The muesli still tastes good and healthy, but I was very disappointed at their lack of knowledge about their own breads and passing wrong information to customers.