East Village gem famed for standout cinnamon buns & top-tier cookies. A must-try for classic American bakery delights.
Willa Moore reviews Red Gate Bakery, an East Village spot known for its outstanding cinnamon buns and chocolate chip cookies, calling them some of the city's best.
This East Village bakery is a haven for classic American baked goods, earning accolades for its exceptional cinnamon buns and cookies. The 'OG cinnamon roll' is a standout, praised for its divine cinnamon and caramel flavors. Beyond rolls, their chocolate chip cookies are consistently rated among the city's best, noted for their buttery perfection. The atmosphere is warm and industrious, reflecting the passion of the bakers crafting these delightful treats.
This bakery specializes in classic American baked goods, with cinnamon buns and cookies being the most highly praised items. Customers rave about the unique flavors of cinnamon buns available on weekends and the consistently delicious, buttery chocolate chip cookies. Other popular items include brownies and various cakes.
"The 'OG cinnamon roll' is frequently highlighted as a must-try, praised for its cinnamon and caramel flavors. Customers also highly recommend the chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and various cakes."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the bakery's exceptional baked goods, with specific mentions of the outstanding cinnamon buns and cookies. The quality and flavor profiles consistently receive high marks, making it a highly recommended spot.
Important Note
The bakery is known to sell out of popular items early, and it is not open on Sundays. Some users have noted that while previously a favorite, a recent experience with a cinnamon roll was disappointing.
"This commenter rates Red Gate Bakery's chocolate chip cookie as very solid, placing it in the top 5, and also enjoyed their pumpkin olive oil loaf, with high expectations for their special cakes and buns."
Positive"This commenter absolutely loved the cranberry orange muffin from Red Gate, despite not being hungry, and found it exceptionally well-made."
Positive"This commenter highly recommends Red Gate Bakery, emphasizing that they sell out early and are a favorite in the area despite less publicity."
Positive"A brief note informing that Red Gate Bakery is not open on Sundays."
Neutral"This commenter seconds the recommendation for Red Gate Bakery, stating they have some of the best cookies and great cakes on weekends."
Positive"This commenter recommends Red Gate Bakery for classic American baked goods and enjoyed both the malted lime bar and a chocolate chip cookie from there."
Positive"This commenter recommends Red Gate Bakery, calling it very solid and noting it has been ranked highly for its chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"The author planned to visit Red Gate Bakery for a cookie but found they had sold out due to a recent positive review. They tried a brownie instead, which they found to be exceptionally good and the best they'd ever had."
Positive"The original poster is considering Red Gate Bakery."
Neutral"Red Gate Bakery's cookies are considered a top contender, and their other baked goods are also highly praised."
Positive"Red Gate Bakery is mentioned as a place to get cookies."
Positive"Red Gate might have thinner cookies, but it's uncertain if they are always available."
Neutral"Red Gate is mentioned as another recommended bakery in addition to Radio Bakery."
Neutral"Redgate used to be the commenter's favorite, but they were disappointed on their last visit, believing the cinnamon roll was overbaked."
Negative"This commenter listed Redgate bakery as a place to get an actual great cinnamon roll, recommending it alongside other establishments."
Positive"This user commented that waiting in line for a year to try something from Red Gate Bakery seems excessive."
Negative"The user finally tried the cinnamon bun from Red Gate Bakery after waiting in line for a year and found it to be worth the wait, rating it 8/10."
Positive"This establishment is listed as a suggestion for birthday cakes."
Neutral"Red Gate Bakery was listed among general recommendations for take-home food souvenirs."
Neutral"This user briefly mentioned the 'Red gates choco toffee cookie' as a recommendation."
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