Innovative bakery w/ viral croissants & focaccia. Expect lines, but worth it for unique flavors.
Radio Bakery is a highly acclaimed bakery with locations in Greenpoint and Prospect Heights, known for its innovative and delicious pastries and sandwiches. While many praise its unique offerings like the rhubarb custard croissant and various focaccia creations, some find certain items too sweet or salty, and the long weekend lines can be a deterrent for some.
Radio Bakery is celebrated for its creative take on baked goods and sandwiches, with standout items including the rhubarb & custard croissant, pistachio croissant, various focaccias (like smoked salmon, tuna salad, and shakshuka), and the brown butter corn cake. While many rave about these items, a few reviews mention pastries being dry or overly sweet, and some focaccias being too salty. Sandwiches, particularly those on focaccia, consistently receive high marks.
"The rhubarb & custard croissant, pistachio croissant, various focaccia sandwiches (especially smoked salmon, tuna salad, and tomato variations), and the brown butter corn cake are frequently recommended."
Overwhelmingly positive, with frequent praise for unique pastries and sandwiches, though some critics cite long waits or occasional issues with sweetness/saltiness.
Important Note
Lines can be very long, especially on weekends. Some items may sell out early. Opinions are divided on whether the hype and wait times are justified.
"The reviewer would avoid the earl gray bun due to dryness but praised the rhubarb pastry as their favorite and the brown butter corn cake as an out-of-body experience. Overall score was 9.4."
Positive"Commenter felt that Radio Bakery, despite being good, was not worth waiting for, regardless of having free time."
Negative"Commenter stated that Radio Bakery is overhyped."
Negative"Commenter inquired about the wait time at Radio Bakery during their visit and asked about weekday availability."
Neutral"Commenter described their experience at Radio Bakery during peak season, noting a wait but quick service for a sandwich. They contrasted this with their attempts to dine at Bemelmans."
Neutral"Commenter expressed their enjoyment of the food at Radio Bakery."
Positive"Commenter stated they were in a similar unemployed situation and had just visited Radio Bakery."
Neutral"Commenter suggested Radio Bakery as a place to go when unemployed, implying a line or special circumstance to get in."
Neutral"This user stated that Kora's focaccia is better than Radio Bakery's, and Kora's pastries also surpassed what they tried at Radio."
Negative"This user agrees Kora is better than Radio Bakery, although they do like Radio Bakery for their bread and some pastries."
Neutral"This commenter found some stale and off-flavored pastries from Radio Bakery, leading them to believe Kora is better."
Negative"This commenter states that Radio Bakery has a good rhubarb danish."
Positive"This user recommends the chocolate chip cookie at Radio Bakery."
Positive"This commenter mentions a rhubarb meringue cake from Radio."
Neutral"The original post notes awareness of the rhubarb danish at Radio Bakery."
Neutral"This user rates Radio Bakery's chocolate chip cookie at 7 out of 10."
Positive"This user recommends the cookie at Radio Bakery."
Positive"This user likes the large chocolate chip cookie at Radio in Prospect Heights."
Positive"Radio Bakery was recommended for its delicious and very garlicky garlic croissant. The commenter also suggested garlic knots from any pizzeria."
Positive"The commenter experienced a short line and noted construction possibly indicating expansion. They are inspired by the bakery's focaccia and wish them well."
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