Legendary cinnamon buns & standout chocolate chip cookies. A must-visit for baked good aficionados.
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 gem is a haven for pastry lovers, consistently delivering some of the city's best baked goods. From their legendary cinnamon buns with their perfectly loose, squishy layers to their flawlessly brown, buttery chocolate chip cookies, every bite is a delight. Don't miss their unique rotating cinnamon bun flavors available on Fridays and Saturdays, and be sure to try their highly-praised Choco-Toffee cookie, a guaranteed top-tier treat.
Red Gate Bakery is celebrated for its outstanding American bakery items, with a strong emphasis on cinnamon buns and cookies. Reviewers consistently rave about the texture and flavor of their cinnamon buns, often describing them as 'loose' and 'squishy,' and their chocolate chip cookies are noted for being 'flawless' and 'buttery.' Unique cinnamon bun flavors are available on Fridays and Saturdays. The Choco-Toffee cookie is a particular standout, frequently mentioned as a top-tier favorite.
"The bakery is highly recommended for its cinnamon buns, chocolate chip cookies (especially the Choco-Toffee variation), and brownies with a caramel top. Their pistachio strawberry cake and midnight banana bread have also received specific mentions."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the bakery's exceptional baked goods, with particular acclaim for their cinnamon buns and cookies, often highlighting them as some of the best in the city.
Important Note
One user expressed a negative sentiment towards Red Gate Bakery, though this is an outlier compared to the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
"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."
Positive"This comment lists several bakeries, including Red Gate, as recommendations for bakery cookies."
Neutral"This comment lists Red Gate Bakery along with The Pastry Box and Hani's as recommendations."
Positive"The commenter suggested calling red gate to describe a wedding cake and inquire about a tester slice."
Positive"A list of bakeries and patisseries was provided, including Red Gate."
Positive"Red Gate Bakery in LES, Tall Poppy in Chelsea, and Dominique Ansel Workshop in NoMad were recommended."
Positive"Red Gate Bakery is mentioned as one of several options for cakes, depending on the desired type."
Neutral"This commenter also favors Red Gate in the East Village, specifically recommending the pickled PB&J bar, noting its uniqueness."
Positive"This user recommended the cinnamon roll and a cookie from Red Gate."
Positive"The user expressed a strong positive opinion about Red Gate Bakery."
Positive"The user provided a list of bakery recommendations, including Red Gate Bakery."
Neutral"This user lists Red Gate bakery as a recommendation for birthday cakes."
Positive"This user briefly mentions Red Gate bakery."
Neutral"Red Gate Bakery was mentioned as a place to get a red velvet cake."
Positive"Red Gate Bakery is mentioned as a place to get carrot cake."
Neutral"This user recommended Red Gate Bakery for cakes. The original post was seeking suggestions for celebration cakes."
Neutral"A user recommends Red Gate Bakery."
Positive"Red Gate Bakery is listed as a recommendation for oatmeal raisin cookies."
Neutral"The user loves the oatmeal raisin cookie from Red Gate Bakery and mentions it comes with icing."
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