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Condé Nast TravelerAug 14

The Best Bakeries in NYC, From the East Village to Sunnyside

And you only need to wait in line at a couple of these picks.

Known for sweet-potato soft pretzel and glossy challah.

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  • Elbow BreadRestaurantKnown for sweet-potato soft pretzel and glossy challah.
  • Hani'sBakeryKnown for cakes, cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, and cosmic brownies.
  • Radio BakeryBakeryOffers unique croissant flavors like mango lassi and pandan cheesecake.
  • LibraeRestaurantThird Culture Bakery with Middle Eastern roots and Danish technique.
  • Veniero'sCaféClassic Italian bakery known for cannoli, rainbow cookies, and tiramisu.
  • Lady WongRestaurantUses Malaysian flavors with French techniques for eye-catching cakes.
  • Supermoon BakehouseBakeryOffers maximalist 'Frankenpastry' mash-ups and unique gelato flavors.
  • La CabraCaféDanish import known for cardamom buns and sourdough bread.
  • Sixteen MillBakeryVegan and gluten-free bakery with spongy, flavor-packed breads.
  • Miolin BakeryBakerySimple, classic bakery with pitch-perfect baguettes and sourdough.
  • SaisonRestaurantRefined, seasonally inspired American pastry selection.
  • BirdeeRestaurantPastries include burnt honey cake and churro croissants.
  • LyseeRestaurantShow-stopping pastries with trompe d'oeil designs.
  • Welcome HomeBakeryCommunity bakery known for cinnamon rolls and cake-style Kouign-amann.
  • From LucieCafé
  • Elsewhere
  • Masa MadreRestaurantWoodside, United StatesLatin American bakery known for cream-filled conchas and regional specialties.
  • Kora BakeryRestaurantSunnyside, United StatesKnown for doughnuts with Southeast Asian flavors and artful toppings.
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Condé Nast TravelerNov 5, 2025

The Best Bagels in New York City

From old-school spots in the East Village to buzzy Brooklyn outposts.

bialys hydrated with barley tea, sourdough, yeast

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  • Lower East SideNeighborhoodIt is located roughly between the Bowery and the East River from Canal to Houston streets.
  • Russ & DaughtersDeliappetizing shop since 1914, owned by descendants
  • ApolloTheatreApollo is known for its naturally fermented, boiled bagels made fresh every morning and served with a carefully curated…
  • PopUp BagelsBakeryminimum order of three bagels plus schmear
  • Modern Bread and BagelCafégluten-free bagels, served hot and fresh
  • Fan FanRestaurantAt Fan-Fan we are dedicated to making great doughnuts, making people happy, and bringing people together.
  • Peter PanBakeryHOURS Mon-Wed 4:30am-6pm Thurs-Fri 4:30am-7pm Sat 5am-7pm & Sun 5:30am-6pm ADDRESS 727 Manhattan Ave (718) 389-3676 For…
  • PopUpBakeryTaste the best bagels in town — baked fresh daily and paired with handcrafted schmears.
  • Barney GreengrassDeliopen since 1908, best enjoyed from a table
  • BO’s BagelsCafépetite and chewier than most traditional bagels
  • Apollo BagelsFast foodsourdough starter gives bagels a tang
  • Bagel HoleFast foodsmall, chewy bagels baked just behind counter
  • Terrace BagelsCafélarger, doughier bagels with many choices
  • Shelsky’s of BrooklynDelichewy bagels with superb fish selection
  • Ess-A-BagelFast foodpuffy bagels with more flavor than most
  • UtopiaNeighborhoodbalance between crispy crust and chewy interior
  • Tal BagelsCafécrusts with tiny bubbles that shatter
  • Tompkins Square BagelsCaféoversized, puffy bagels with house whipped cheeses
  • Bake ShopCafésmall, chewy bagels with deeply flavored crumb
  • Bagel PubCaféreadily available, freshly made, pillowy crumb
  • Knickerbocker BagelsRestaurantbulkier bagels with nice chew, crisp exterior
  • Bagel JointRestaurantduck egg and miso bagels with wasabi cream cheese
  • Elbow BreadRestaurantbialys hydrated with barley tea, sourdough, yeast
  • GreenpointNeighborhood
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