It may look like an ultra-modern museum but Bisous Ciao is really a bakery selling macarons and nothing but macarons.
101 Stanton, near Ludlow
(212) 260-3463
Hours: Tues - Thurs: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm; Fri - Sat: 12:00 pm -...
The organic cafe in the New Museum run by Maury Rubin of the City Bakery. There's a nice selection of pastries, sandwiches, soups and salads.
235 Bowery, at Prince
212-219-1222
Hours Wed: 11am-6pm ...
Kossar's is the oldest bialy bakery in this country -- in business since 1934. Closed for Shabbas, the shop opens after sunset on Saturdays to catch up -- and keeps the ovens running late into the night. No charge...
They come from far and wide to sample Mark Israel's delicious artisinal doughnuts. But how to choose? Creme brulee? Tres leches? The blackout? Oh just order one of each.
379 Grand Street, at Essex
212-505-3700
Hours Tue-Sun, 6:30am-7pm (or when sold out);...
This vegan bakery is famous worldwide for its moist cupcakes and other baked goods.
248 Broome, near Ludlow
212-677-5047
Hours Sun-Mon, 10am-8pm; Tue-Thu, 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-11pm
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Magnolia Bakery alums Debbie Weiner and Peggy Williams run this laid back cupcake cafe on Rivington Street. The pistachio and red velvet varieties are our personal favorites. Cupcakes cost $1.50 each.
126 Rivington, near Essex
212-995-1960
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A public school teacher turned baker runs this tiny bakery on Eldridge Street. There are savory and sweet cream puffs, sandwiches, cookies and coffee.
129 Eldridge, at Broome
646-319-5816
Hours: Tue-Fri: 8am-7pm Sat-Sun: 9am-7pm
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The Long Island-city based wholesale bakery sells fresh bread out of a tiny retail stall at the Essex Street Market.
120 Essex Street
212-637-2950
Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm
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