Viral bakery w/ incredible focaccia & standout pastries. Worth the hype & the wait (try to avoid it!).
This Brooklyn bakery is a true gem, churning out artisanal breads and pastries that consistently exceed expectations. From their standout focaccia, described as a savory cloud, to their delectable brown butter cornbread and rhubarb custard danishes, every bite is a testament to quality ingredients and expert baking. While known for its baked goods, the sandwiches, particularly those on their incredible focaccia, are also highly praised, making it a must-visit destination for any serious food lover.
This bakery is renowned for its exceptional artisanal breads and pastries. Standout items include various focaccia creations, such as the 'everything' focaccia with cream cheese or salmon, and the popular tomato focaccia. Sweet offerings like the rhubarb custard danish, brown butter corn cake, and pistachio croissant receive high praise. While most feedback is glowing, some find certain items too salty, and a few have noted issues with uncooked ingredients in sandwiches.
"Highly recommended are the focaccia (especially salmon, turkey, and tomato variations), rhubarb custard danish, brown butter corn cake, and pistachio croissant. The burrata and prosciutto sandwich is also a standout."
Overwhelmingly positive, with customers raving about the exceptional quality and unique flavor profiles of the baked goods and sandwiches. The primary complaint is the long wait times, which some find deterring.
Important Note
Expect long lines, especially on weekends. Some items can sell out early. A few reviews mention certain items being too salty or ingredients in sandwiches being undercooked/raw, though this is not the majority opinion.
"The author suggests checking out Radio Bakery if they were in a similar situation of being between jobs, implying it's a popular spot."
Neutral"This user strongly prefers Radio Bakery over Apollo, and also favors it over Popup."
Positive"This user, a chef in NY, states that Radio Bakery is superior to Apollo in quality, despite both having long lines."
Positive"This user notes that while Los Angeles has many places similar to Apollo, Radio Bakery is unique and incomparable."
Positive"This user suggests choosing Apollo specifically for a lox sandwich, but Radio Bakery if variety is desired."
Neutral"This user prefers Radio Bakery over Apollo."
Positive"This user recommends the turkey and kale pesto focaccia at Radio Bakery and criticizes Apollo's bagels for being too tough."
Positive"This user finds both Radio Bakery and Apollo fantastic, but slightly favors Radio Bakery. They also mention not liking sweets and finding the bacon, egg, and cheese focaccia 'meh', but consider the salmon focaccia their favorite breakfast sandwich in the city."
Positive"This user strongly recommends Radio Bakery, stating Apollo is not great. They particularly enjoyed the pistachio croissant, tomato croissant, and shakshuka focaccia but did not care for the bacon, egg, and cheese focaccia."
Positive"This user wholeheartedly recommends Radio Bakery, stating it is worth going out of your way for, unlike Apollo, which they suggest is only good if you're already in the area."
Positive"This user states that Apollo is not great and uses cheap lox, while not adding much salmon."
Negative"This user finds Apollo to be extremely overrated."
Negative"This user suggests Radio Bakery, also mentioning that it's a good place to pick up additional pastries for a flight."
Positive"Radio Bakery is mentioned as a place with longer weekend waits, suggesting it as a good option for weekday visits."
Neutral"Radio Bakery is mentioned as a place to dip into in northern Greenpoint."
Positive"The user mentioned having a croissant and cornbread from Radio Bakery."
Neutral"The user mentioned having a chocolate chunk cookie from Radio Bakery."
Neutral"The user listed the pistachio croissant from Radio Bakery as one of their favorite items."
Positive"This user recommends Radio Bakery."
Positive"This commenter discussed various focaccia options at Radio Bakery, including sausage and chive, and noted current seasonal options like tomato and garlic, and sweet corn and pecorino."
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