Artisan breads, pastries & bagels w/ exceptional texture & flavor. A beloved bakery, considered among the city's best.
This beloved bakery has been serving up artisanal breads and pastries for years. Readers rave about their commitment to quality baking, highlighting the exceptional texture and flavor of their bagels, which are considered among the best in the city. It's a go-to spot for those seeking authentic, delicious baked goods.
Known for its artisanal breads, this bakery also shines with its bagels, which are frequently cited as having superior texture and flavor, making them a top choice for New York-style bagels. While most feedback is positive, one comment criticized the baguettes as lacking crust and crumb, comparing them unfavorably to mass-produced bread.
"Standout recommendations include scones (especially oat scones), artisanal sourdough, olive bread, levains, black and white layer cake, chocolate cake, carrot cake, and banana cake. Their bagels are also highlighted for their excellent texture and flavor."
Customers express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, consistently praising the high quality and delicious flavor of the baked goods, especially the bagels.
Important Note
One user found the baguettes to be lacking in crust and crumb, comparing them unfavorably to mass-produced bread. Another comment notes that seating can be limited.
"This user recommended Lloyd's and also mentioned being pleasantly surprised by the carrot cake at Amy's Bread."
Positive"Amy's Bread's old-fashioned layer butter cakes are described as dreams."
Positive"The user includes Amy's Bread among their preferred sources for old-school NYC carrot cakes."
Positive"This user agrees that the quality of baked goods at Amy's Hell's Kitchen location is good."
Positive"Amy's Bread offers a sourdough and a special fennel and raisin loaf that this user highly praises."
Positive"This user suggests going to the Hell's Kitchen location of Amy's Bread, noting that while not everything is as good as other bakeries, they have some excellent options like olive bread and levains."
Positive"This commenter stated that Amy's is still good after many years and is a nice, quiet place to sit in the back."
Positive"Amy's Bread is mentioned as an oldie but a goodie."
Positive"This comment suggested the Sullivan St Bakery's midtown location, also mentioning Amy's."
Positive"This commenter provided a link to Amy's Bread as a suggestion."
Positive"This commenter frequently visits Amy's and praises their chocolate cake slice, noting it's very large."
Positive"This comment confirms Amy's has a few tables and specifically recommends their scones, even for those who don't typically like scones. They also mention their chocolate cake."
Positive"Amy's is recommended as a dessert spot, with a note about limited seating but potential outdoor seating nearby. They also mention their scones."
Positive"Amy's Bread is recommended for breakfast and tea."
Positive"This commenter strongly recommends Amy's, suggesting to try an oat scone even if one typically dislikes scones, stating everything they make is amazing."
Positive"Amy’s Bread is recommended as a place to buy fresh, delicious, authentic sourdough bread in Manhattan or Brooklyn."
Positive"Amy's on Chelsea Marketplace is noted for having a flavor profile closest to San Francisco style sourdough."
Positive"The original poster noted that there is an Amy's Bread location near their work and plans to visit it."
Neutral"Amy's Bread is suggested as a good bakery."
Positive"This user had a delicious slice of Amy's Bread banana cake from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library cafe and enjoyed it on the balcony."
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