UNION SQUARE
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David Gibson
Absolutely fantastic bakery with a huge selection of different breads all baked on-site! They also do a range of sandwiches, cakes, biscuits, coffee, tea to eat in or takeaway! A must visit if you are in the area!
Dizzy!
I don’t go here often, but every time the treats here were good. I looovee the cheese straws🤤 it’s usually not loud at all and everyone there has been pretty polite.
Nicholas De Freitas
Best homemade humus, and tuna fish salad. Their pastries and bread are superb of course! But the prior surprised me!
Claire Harper
The appearance of perfection in all the baked goods here made me skeptical of whether they actually tasted as good as they looked and - I only got the pain au chocolaté but it WAS as good as it looked. I had been on the hunt for one all day and it did not disappoint. They happily warmed it up for me
George Papadakis
Our daughter found Breads Bakery and has been bringing me oatmeal cookies on he trips home. Love them!! Visited for the first time this weekend and the rest of the offerings including the spinach and feta bureka all wonderful. And the staff was great.
Mahjabeen Rahman
Had a lovely experience here. Tried their coffee and banana chocolate chip pound cake—both were absolutely delicious. The pound cake was super moist, rich, and perfectly balanced in sweetness, with just the right hint of banana and chocolate in every bite. The coffee paired really well and made it even better. Simple items, but done exceptionally well. Definitely a place I’d come back to!
Yuri Rootshtein
I enjoyed very much the the warm atmosphere, great coffee aroma and delicious pastries. I'll keep visiting Breads Bakery on my trips to NYC. Stay Strong!
Loorrii
The chocolate Babka is incredible. Came here just for this and I’m so glad I did. Delicious and chocolatey, yet light because of the bread like dough. Even as I was walking someone saw me with a breads bakery bag and said “did you get the chocolate babka?” So clearly if you know you know. Now you know too - go try it!!
Taste the best: Breads Bakery's babka, coffee & more!
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A smooth and creamy center 🤗 It’s Cheesecake May at all Breads Bakeries! Basque Cheesecake is available now. #breadsbakery #cheesecakemay #basquecheesecake #nycdesserts
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To all the moms who made us who we are— this one’s for you. Happy Mother’s Day ❤️ #breadsbakery #mothersday #nycbakery #bestbabkainnyc
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Rugelach filled with…👀 You guessed it— Cheesecake! It’s Cheesecake May at all Breads Bakeries. 🤗 #breadsbakery #cheesecake #rugelach #nycbakery
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And the lineup is… 🥁 The classics have returned and NEW Cheesecake May creations have arrived, including a Cheese Danish, Milk Bun and more. 👀 Cheesecake May is available now at all Breads Bakeries! #breadsbakery #cheesecake #nycpastry #bestbabka #babka
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A stenciled sourdough? Groundbreaking. 👠 #breadsbakery #devilwearsprada #sourdough #nycbakeries
breads bakery
Our Story
Breads Bakery is a New York City bakery, known for its artisan breads, pastries and cakes. Famous for its award-winning "Best of New York" Chocolate Babka, Breads Bakery also offers a variety of exceptional sandwiches, salads and coffee in its all-day bakery café. Breads Bakery has become a neighborhood favorite to enjoy high-quality food, exceptional coffee and warm hospitality in a welcoming atmosphere.
Accolades
New York Magazine's Best of New York Chocolate Babka French Morning's Best Baguette Competition: Judge's Prize (2021), Grand Prix (2022), Fan Choice (2022), Finalist (2024) French Morning's Best Croissant Competition: Fan Favorite (2023), Best Original Creation (2023), Jury Award (2025) New York Times' 25 Essential Pastries in NYC in 2025
the union square bakery
Where It All Started
Union Square is Breads Bakery's flagship home. Grab a seat at a shared table and take in the hustle and bustle of bakers in full swing.
Breads Bakery's Coffee & Cafè
With a full espresso bar serving Breads Bakery custom-blend coffee and an all-day cafe in addition to a sweeping bread and pastry display, the Union Square Bakery is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast or lunch or to pick-up coffee and a pastry to-go every day of the week, and especially on those Union Square Greenmarket days.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is Breads Bakery – Union Square?
Breads Bakery is located at 18 E 16th Street in Manhattan, an easy walk from the 14th St–Union Square (N,Q,R,W,4,5,6,L) station.
Does Breads Bakery offer delivery or takeout services?
Yes! We offer both takeout and delivery services. You can pick up your favorite breads, pastries, and sandwiches directly from our bakery, or have them delivered to directly to you through third party carriers such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub.
Is Breads Bakery kosher?
Breads Bakery is not kosher certified, though we do our best to keep our products kosher friendly and do offer parve options.
Where does Breads Bakery get their coffee?
Breads Bakery’s artisan coffee is locally roasted in Brooklyn, New York using premium single-origin Brazilian coffee beans. Bags of coffee are available at all Breads Bakeries — just ask a barista to grind the beans to your preferred brew style!