Breaking bread, building community
Some places bake bread. Others create tradition. At Breads Bakery, they've mastered the art of doing both—one slow-fermented sourdough at a time.
Nestled in the heart of Union Square since their founding, Breads Bakery isn't just another New York bakery. They're the craftspeople behind what New York Magazine declared "Best of NY Chocolate Babka" and "Best Baguette in NYC" by French Morning. More recently, they took home the 2025 Award for Best Croissant in New York, cementing their reputation as the city's go-to for exceptional baked goods.
What makes them different
At Breads Bakery, everything is handmade. Not just shaped by hand—though it is—but crafted with the kind of intentionality that only comes from treating your work as art. They select only the finest ingredients and, when possible, use natural and organic ingredients. Their sourdough ferments slowly, their espresso pulls impeccably, and their chocolate babka has become the stuff of legend among those who know.
But here's what really sets them apart: baked in small batches throughout the day to ensure unparalleled freshness. While other bakeries batch everything at dawn, Breads keeps their ovens running, ensuring that 2 PM feels just as special as 8 AM.
The spaces that bring us together
Five locations across Manhattan. Union Square, where it all began. The Upper West Side, where Lincoln Center crowds gather for pre-show pastries. Bryant Park, perfect for those midtown moments between meetings. The Upper East Side, where weekend mornings call for proper croissants. And Rockefeller Center, because sometimes the best business meetings happen over babka.
Each location pulses with the rhythm of the city, but maintains that essential warmth that makes you want to linger. Light lunch fare mingles with handmade breads. Conversations flow over impeccably-made espresso. The kind of places where regulars know your order and newcomers immediately feel at home.
From local favorite to national treasure
The secret got out. Breads Bakery now ships nationwide on Goldbelly, bringing their artisanal babka and rugelach to doorsteps across America. When you've perfected something this good, why keep it to yourself?
Their catering reaches beyond the everyday too. Corporate events, intimate gatherings, holiday celebrations—they understand that the best moments in life deserve the best bread. They value the community established through their employees, customers, and city, and it shows in everything they create.
The rituals that matter
Every morning, the ovens warm. Every afternoon, fresh batches emerge. Every evening, the last loaves find their way to tables across the city. It's not just baking—it's a daily commitment to the idea that good food builds good community.
Whether you're grabbing coffee and a croissant before work, hosting a dinner party with their signature babka, or simply treating yourself to something beautiful on a Tuesday afternoon, Breads Bakery understands that the best experiences are the ones we share.
After all, "the greatest joy of all comes from sharing our work with you. We invite you to a seat at our table."
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