Best Bakeries in NYC

On some Monday mornings, the only thing that will get me up and out of bed is the promise of a pastry on my way to start the day. Luckily, delicious baked goods are easy to find, and stopping by some of these best bakeries in NYC will make even the earliest time of day a treat.

Almondine

Although we often see them vending everything from pastries to pies, it can be hard to find bakeries in NYC that actually sell the main event: bread! And when you’re looking for that perfect baguette – crusty on the outside, light and chewy on the inside -- Almondine is the place. With all-organic ingredients and a chef with a science background, they’ve been voted the best in the city in repeated taste tests.

442 9th Street, Brooklyn
(718) 797-5026; almondinebakery.com

Ceci-Cela

A classic Parisian patisserie in SoHo? Francophiles won’t be disappointed at Ceci-Cela, where you’ll find all your favorite pastries and baked goods at their cramped counter. From chaussons aux pommes to the classic croissants (often labeled the best in NYC), the offerings here are a little taste of France. Make a lunch out of it by ordering one of their signature paninis to go with your pastry.

55 Spring Street, Manhattan
(212) 274-9179; cecicelanyc.com

Two Little Red Hens

For those with a sweet tooth, look no further than this Upper East Side favorite, where the cakes and pies are touted as the best in the five boroughs. Cheesecake and the decadent “chocolate blackout” are two local favorites; if you are following the city-wide cupcake craze, this also should be your first stop.

1652 2nd Avenue, Manhattan
(212) 452-0476; twolittleredhens.com

Silver Moon Bakery

Breads, pastries, cakes, cookies and chocolates: Silver Moon is the quintessential one-stop shop for all baked goods. A neighborhood staple on its Upper West Side Corner, it’s known particularly for its variety of breads: over a dozen tastes to choose from, including apricot-hazelnut, fig and pepper, milk bread and their Ethiopian bread, which is dotted with caraway seeds.

2740 Broadway, Manhattan
(212) 866-4717; silvermoonbakery.com

Baked

A Brooklyn newcomer that bills its tasty treats as the “new frontier in baking,” you’ll find delicious but unusual flavors at this best bakery in NYC. With non-traditional mixtures, like the “Coca-Cola bundt cake,” and twists on classic recipes, like the soda-inspired “lemon lime bars, look no further than Baked to find the next big foodie trend.

359 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn
(718) 222-0345; bakednyc.com