Condé Nast TravelerAug 14, 2026
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.
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- Masa MadreRestaurantLatin American bakery known for cream-filled conchas and regional specialties.
- Elsewhere
- Elbow BreadRestaurantNew York City, United StatesKnown for sweet-potato soft pretzel and glossy challah.
- Hani'sBakeryNew York City, United StatesKnown for cakes, cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, and cosmic brownies.
- Radio BakeryBakeryNew York City, United StatesOffers unique croissant flavors like mango lassi and pandan cheesecake.
- LibraeRestaurantNew York City, United StatesThird Culture Bakery with Middle Eastern roots and Danish technique.
- Veniero'sCaféNew York City, United StatesClassic Italian bakery known for cannoli, rainbow cookies, and tiramisu.
- Lady WongRestaurantNew York City, United StatesUses Malaysian flavors with French techniques for eye-catching cakes.
- Supermoon BakehouseBakeryNew York City, United StatesOffers maximalist 'Frankenpastry' mash-ups and unique gelato flavors.
- La CabraCaféNew York City, United StatesDanish import known for cardamom buns and sourdough bread.
- Sixteen MillBakeryNew York City, United StatesVegan and gluten-free bakery with spongy, flavor-packed breads.
- Kora BakeryRestaurantSunnyside, United StatesKnown for doughnuts with Southeast Asian flavors and artful toppings.
- Miolin BakeryBakeryNew York City, United StatesSimple, classic bakery with pitch-perfect baguettes and sourdough.
- SaisonRestaurantNew York City, United StatesRefined, seasonally inspired American pastry selection.
- BirdeeRestaurantNew York City, United StatesPastries include burnt honey cake and churro croissants.
- LyseeRestaurantNew York City, United StatesShow-stopping pastries with trompe d'oeil designs.
- Welcome HomeBakeryNew York City, United StatesCommunity bakery known for cinnamon rolls and cake-style Kouign-amann.
- From LucieCaféNew York City, United States