Former Maison Kayser baker serving up divine French pastries & breads; must-try baguettes, flan & the famous Duo cookie.
This charming bakery, run by a former head baker of Maison Kayser, is a must-visit for lovers of authentic French pastries and bread. Customers rave about their expertly crafted baguettes, flaky croissants, and unique treats like the Duo cookie and flan. Whether you're seeking a daily bread fix or a special pastry, this spot delivers exceptional quality and flavor.
The bakery excels in classic French baking, with a strong emphasis on bread and pastries. Highly recommended items include their seeded loaf, baguettes (hailed by some as the best in the city), flan, mini jambon beurres, and the unique pistachio white chocolate cookie and Duo cookie. Praline and pearl sugar brioches are also noted for their resemblance to Maison Kayser's offerings.
"The seeded loaf, baguettes, flan, mini jambon beurres, pistachio white chocolate cookie, Duo cookie, praline brioche, and pearl sugar brioche are all highly recommended."
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and authentic taste of the French-inspired baked goods. Many highlight specific items as standout favorites, contributing to an overwhelmingly positive sentiment.
Important Note
One user humorously regrets living near the bakery due to the temptation to eat items immediately.
"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."
Positive"The commenter regrets having lived next to bread story for the same reason they regret living near Super moon bakehouse (eating items immediately)."
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