Famous Irish soda bread & scones from a beloved East Village bakery & pub. A must-try for authentic flavors!
This charming East Village spot is a beloved bakery and pub, renowned for its exceptional Irish fare, particularly its famous Irish soda bread and scones. Customers rave about the authentic flavors and the welcoming atmosphere, making it a must-visit for those seeking a taste of Ireland.
Specializing in Irish baked goods and pub fare, Mary O's is most celebrated for its 'famous' Irish soda bread and scones, which are described as excellent and a reason to return. While some found the soda bread price high, the overall consensus on the food, particularly the scones and shepherd's pie, is overwhelmingly positive.
"Customers highly recommend the scones and the Irish soda bread, with many calling them the best they've ever had. Shepherd's pie is also mentioned positively."
Customers consistently praise the delicious Irish food, especially the soda bread and scones. The staff and family are frequently mentioned as being wonderful and accommodating.
Important Note
Some users have noted long wait times, especially on weekends, and that items can sell out before noon. One comment also mentioned a $30 price for soda bread, which was considered excessive by the user.
"Mary O's is listed as one of the recommended bakeries."
Positive"The commenter suggests visiting Mary O's in the East Village for Irish soda bread or scones."
Positive"This commenter recommended Mary O's, linking to their store website. They also expressed a desire to find Irish microbrews like Whiplash, Kinnegar, and Boundary in the city."
Neutral"The commenter thanked a user for the tip about Mary O's bar, stating they fell in love with the place and its sweet staff and family, and will definitely visit the bar next time."
Positive"The commenter strongly recommended Mary O's, describing the owner and her family as wonderful people. They suggested trying the bar on Avenue A between 2nd and 3rd Streets for great food and a bar atmosphere, mentioning scones are also available."
Positive"The commenter highlighted Mary O's as the best food experience of their trip and praised the staff and family as great."
Positive"The commenter expressed respect for Mary O's, mentioning the great shepherd's pie available at the bar."
Positive"The scones at Mary O's in the East Village are a treat this commenter would return for."
Positive"Mary O's is praised for its great Irish food."
Positive"The user points out that Mary O’s also serves soda bread, but criticizes its price of $30 as excessive."
Negative"Mary O’s is believed to serve only one main item."
Neutral"Arrived at 9:50am on Thursday, there was a short 5 minute wait to order, and then a 15 minute wait for the scone."
Positive"On Thursday, March 27th around 10am, the wait time was 20-30 minutes."
Neutral"They sometimes sell out before 11:30am, other times around 1pm. At 9:30am there was barely a line, but it may be longer by 10am."
Neutral"Provides operational details for Mary O’s scone shop, stating they are open Thursday to Sunday from 7am until they sell out."
Neutral"Recommends getting a scone at Mary O’s scone shop."
Positive"Recommends Mary O’s in the East Village for scones with butter and jam."
Positive"User shares their experience at Mary O's where the butter was served on the scone, not on the side, on two visits. However, they believe a request for no butter would likely be honored."
Neutral"User curtly states that requesting a scone without butter at Mary O's is not possible due to a process issue."
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