Sandwichs and bakeries

Are there bakeries in New York?

• Most of the bread sold in New York is usually industrial sliced bread, buns for burgers, or sandwich bread. However, since the 1990s, artisanal bread has gained popularity. Several bakeries have set up shop in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
• Today, there is a fantastic choice of bakeries with French-style bread. You will also find croissants and pastries, alongside cookies and American specialties.
• However, you should know that bread and pastries in New York remain much more expensive than in France. These are artisanal products, sometimes high-end, in the image of the bakery of French chef Dominique Ansel. But here are some addresses to remind you of the taste of old Europe in the heart of New York.

The 6 Best Bakeries in New York

1. Levain Bakery

   Constance McDonald and Pamela Weekes founded Levain Bakery in 1995 in the Upper West Side. The address quickly became popular. The bakery is recognized for its different types of bread but also its cookies, notably its famous chocolate chip walnut cookie. Since then, Levain Bakery has also established itself in Harlem and in the Hamptons.

   

   Address: 167 West 74th Street et 2167 Frederick Douglass Boulevard.

   Neighborhood: Upper West Side.

2. Amy’s Bread

   Amy Scherber created her bakery in June 1992. At the time, the small shop located on 9th Avenue employed 5 people… Today, Amy’s Bread is one of the most famous bakeries in New York. You will not be able to miss it when you visit the Chelsea Market.

   Address: 672 Ninth Avenue (between 46th and 47th Streets) et Chelsea Market (75 Ninth Avenue, between 15th et 16th Streets).

   Neighborhood: Chelsea.

   Metro: 50 St.

3. Bagel Boss

   Founded in the 50s in Long Island, this chain specializes in the bagel, the typical small bread of Jewish cuisine. Bagel Boss is now present throughout the United States. Make your choice from a wide selection of bagels and recipes. I particularly recommend the salmon bagel with cream cheese: it’s a killer! 🙂

   Address: 544 3rd Avenue, at the corner of 36th Street.

   Neighborhood: Midtown.

   Metro: 33 St.

4. Dominique Ansel Bakery

   Dominique Ansel spent 6 years as a pastry chef at Daniel Boulud’s restaurant in New York. Then, in 2011, he decided to create his own bakery-pastry shop, the Dominique Ansel Bakery. The chef has gained an international reputation with the creation of the Cronut, a surprising hybrid combining croissant and doughnut.

   Address: 189 Spring Street.

   Neighborhood: SoHo.

   Metro: Spring Street.

5. Il Baretto

   Il Baretto is an Italian bakery that offers pizzas and sandwiches that smell of the Mediterranean. Try the homemade ice cream. The address is located on 11th Avenue, away from the tourist crowds, and mainly frequented by New Yorkers.

   Address: 790 11th Avenue, between 54th Street and 55th Street.

   Neighborhood: Hell’s Kitchen.

   Metro: 59 St-Columbus Circle.

6. Yonah Schimmels Knish Bakery

   This Jewish bakery was created in 1910 in the Lower East Side by a Romanian rabbi who had just emigrated to the United States. Its specialty? The knish, a ball of dough filled with mashed potatoes. You will find them in all flavors: onion, mushroom, cheese.

   Address: 137 East Houston Street.

   Neighborhood: Lower East Side.

   Metro: Bowery.