Famous Irish bakery w/ incredible scones & soda bread! Prepare for lines & sell-outs.
This East Village spot is a must-visit for its renowned Irish baked goods, particularly its scones and soda bread. Customers rave about the deliciousness of these items, often describing them as the best they've ever had. While the focus is on baked goods, they also offer hearty fare like shepherd's pie. Be prepared for potential waits, especially on weekends, as they are known to sell out.
The restaurant is primarily known for its Irish baked goods, with a particular emphasis on scones and soda bread, both of which receive overwhelmingly positive reviews. While some mention other dishes like shepherd's pie, the baked goods are the main draw. One comment noted a high price for soda bread.
"Customers highly recommend the scones and the Irish soda bread, with many considering them exceptional."
Customers consistently praise the quality of the baked goods, especially the scones and soda bread, with many calling them exceptional. Some note longer wait times, particularly on weekends.
Important Note
The restaurant can have significant wait times, especially on weekends, and items are known to sell out, sometimes before noon.
"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."
Negative"User describes Mary, presumably the owner of Mary O's, as very sweet and accommodating, suggesting she would likely fulfill the request for no butter. They also mention the butter is usually served on the side."
Positive"User believes the staff at Mary O's are nice and would likely accommodate a request for a scone without butter served alongside it."
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