Must-try babka, esp. chocolate! [1] Also great croissants & cheese bread sticks. [2] Known for take-home treats. [3]
This bakery is celebrated for its exceptional babka, particularly the chocolate variety, which has been described as "life-changing" and "holy shit" worthy by fans. Many consider it a quintessential New York treat, and it's frequently recommended as a takeaway gift due to its ability to travel well. While some praise the croissants and cheese bread sticks, a recurring sentiment is that the bakery can be overpriced, with some believing the quality of certain items, like babka, has declined over time or that it doesn't represent traditional styles [1, 2, 3, 4].
The bakery is most renowned for its babka, with the chocolate version receiving widespread acclaim and being called "life-changing" [1]. Other praised items include croissants, cheese bread sticks, and chocolate banana bread [2, 3]. However, some customers find certain offerings, like the babka, to be less authentic or to have decreased in quality over the years, and a common criticism is that the items are overpriced [4].
"The chocolate babka is overwhelmingly recommended and often cited as a must-try, travel-friendly item. Croissants and cheese bread sticks also receive strong endorsements."
Customer feedback is polarized; many rave about the babka, croissants, and cheese bread sticks, considering them exceptional and travel-friendly [1, 2]. However, a significant number of reviews indicate the bakery is overpriced, with some noting a decline in quality for certain items over time and questioning the authenticity of their babka [3, 4].
Important Note
Some customers find the bakery to be overpriced, and there are differing opinions on the authenticity and quality of certain items, particularly the babka, with some suggesting it has declined over time [1, 2, 3]. One user noted that the bakery may not be entirely nut-free [4].
"Breads Bakery on 6th Ave is recommended."
Positive"This commenter stated that Breads Bakery is delicious but horribly overpriced, making them feel like a 'sucker' every time they eat there."
Negative"This user mentioned trying Breads Bakery's babka pizza and found it to be the second best they've had in NYC, indicating they would try it again."
Positive"This commenter criticized Breads Bakery for being overpriced, specifically mentioning a $17 cabbage salad with almonds."
Negative"This commenter stated that Breads Bakery is overpriced."
Negative"This user questioned the price of a $12 babka pizza slice, implying it was the original poster's choice and therefore their own fault for overpaying. They also clarified that the babka pizza from Breads Bakery appears to be made with croissant bread, not chocolate."
Neutral"The original poster mentioned purchasing a $12 babka pizza slice from Breads Bakery, finding it good but overpriced. They later clarified it wasn't chocolate babka but more like a grandma slice-shaped croissant with pizza toppings."
Negative"Breads Bakery was listed as one of the places that offer nationwide shipping for items like babka or rugelach, which could be delivered closer to the serving time."
Neutral"Breads Bakery's babka was suggested as a treat option."
Neutral"This commenter recommends Breads Bakery for basque style cheesecake."
Positive"The commenter stated that Breads Bakery's quality has decreased."
Negative"The author mentioned that Breads Bakery has experienced shrinkflation, with their babka sizes decreasing while prices increased."
Negative"The author recalled enjoying a black sesame babka from Breads Bakery and hoped for its return."
Positive"The commenter stated that Breads Bakery's quality has declined and now prefers Orwashers for babka."
Negative"The commenter noted that Breads Bakery's rugelach are not traditional, describing them as miniature croissants with flavoring."
Neutral"The commenter criticized Breads Bakery for being overpriced and disappointing, suggesting their 'babka' shouldn't count as authentic."
Negative"The commenter found Breads Bakery's babka to be significantly smaller than Oneg's and felt it was not as good."
Negative"The author's babka from Oneg Bakery was described as much denser and richer than Breads Bakery's, which was noted as lighter and fluffier."
Negative"The commenter explained that Oneg's babka is richer and sweeter due to a higher chocolate-to-challah ratio and possibly added sugar, suggesting Breads' might be different."
Neutral"The commenter identified the babka as being from Oneg Bakery due to its chocolate density, calling it the 'GOAT' and superior to Breads."
Negative
