Former Maison Kayser baker crafts exceptional baguettes & French pastries. A must-try for bread lovers!
For exceptional French bakery goods, look no further than Bread Story. This beloved spot, helmed by a former Maison Kayser head baker, is renowned for its exquisite baguettes, praised by many as the best in the city. Beyond their iconic bread, patrons rave about a variety of pastries, including the 'Duo cookie' (chocolate chip pecan), flan, and brioche.
This French bakery is celebrated for its outstanding bread, with baguettes frequently cited as the best in NYC. Other highly recommended items include their 'Duo cookie' (chocolate chip pecan), flan, and a variety of brioches. The pain de mie and seeded loaf also receive positive mentions.
"The baguettes are frequently praised as the best in the city. Other popular recommendations include the 'Duo cookie' (chocolate chip pecan), flan, mini jambon beurre, and various brioches like praline and pearl sugar."
Customers express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, frequently praising the quality of the bread, particularly baguettes, and various French pastries. The former head baker's expertise is often highlighted.
Important Note
One user expressed a negative sentiment related to the addictive nature of the baked goods, comparing it to another popular bakery.
"This comment highlighted Bread Story near Stuytown, praising their cereal bread and buckwheat baguette, noting they offer slicing services but the sugar content is unconfirmed."
Neutral"States they just bought Irish Soda Bread from Bread Story on 1st Ave today."
Neutral"This user clarifies that Bread Story is located near *the* East Village."
Neutral"This user calls Bread Story 'God tier' and states they go very often."
Positive"This user claims Bread Story has the actual best baguette in the city, surpassing Le Fournil."
Positive"Bread Story in Stuytown, near the East Village, is recommended."
Positive"The pain de mie from The Bread Story is highly recommended and considered very good."
Positive"The Bread Story on 16th and 1st Ave is mentioned as a place that might have pain de mie, a French bread similar to sandwich bread."
Positive"This user noted that Bread Story's praline and pearl sugar brioches are reminiscent of those from Maison Kayser."
Positive"As a healthcare worker, this user appreciated the discount offered at Bread Story."
Positive"This user mentioned liking Bread Story for bread and appreciated the discount and nice worker."
Positive"This user recommended Bread Story for fresh bread, noting that the baker is French and sometimes speaks French."
Positive"Replying to a recommendation for Bread Story, this user indicated that a cookie that is not chewy would be acceptable."
Neutral"The commenter recommended Bread Story for a chocolate chip pecan cookie, noting it's called the Duo cookie. They described its texture as perfectly in between crunchy and chewy."
Positive"This commenter recommended Bread Story next to StuyTown."
Positive"This commenter recommended Bread Story next to StuyTown."
Positive"This user calls the Duo cookie at Bread Story a real gem."
Positive"Mentions Smør as a place for pancakes."
Positive"A list of bakeries was provided, including Bread story."
Positive"Bread Story is listed as a bakery with good sourdough loaves among others in NYC."
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