Irresistible Irish soda bread w/ blackberry jam & butter. Highly rated scones too!
This charming East Village bakery specializes in authentic Irish soda bread, often served warm with blackberry jam and butter. Reviewers rave about the quality, with some calling it 'life altering' and rating it a near-perfect 9.5/10. While the soda bread is the star, their scones, particularly with blackberry, are also highly recommended and described as 'amazing.' The cozy atmosphere, with vintage decor, adds to the experience, making it a must-visit for lovers of traditional Irish baked goods.
The primary offering is authentic Irish soda bread, typically served warm with blackberry jam and butter, which has garnered exceptional reviews, with one highlighting its 'life altering' quality. Scones, especially those with blackberry, are also a hit, described as 'amazing.' A single review mentioned a textural letdown with the soda bread, but overall, the baked goods are highly praised.
"The Irish soda bread, served warm with butter and blackberry jam, is highly praised and considered a must-try. The scones, particularly with blackberry, are also recommended as 'amazing.'"
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic Irish soda bread and scones, often describing them as exceptional and exceeding expectations. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer found the soda bread's texture slightly disappointing.
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One reviewer found the texture of the soda bread to be a letdown, and another mentioned a 20-minute wait.
"This user recommended Mary O's in the East Village, noting it's run by the 'scone lady' and also serves excellent fish pie."
Positive"The original poster is considering Mary O’s Irish Soda Bread."
Neutral"The original poster found Mary O's to be average and recommended the chocolate chip scone from Clinton St. Baking Co. instead."
Negative"This user asked for the original poster's opinion on Mary O's, expressing interest in visiting but uncertainty about the hype."
Neutral"The author mentioned trying the scone with jam at Mary O's Irish Soda Bread."
Neutral"The reviewer expected a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture for the soda bread but found the texture a letdown, with the jam and butter doing most of the work. They also felt the 20-minute wait was too long."
Negative"The user found a scone from Mary O's Irish Soda Bread Shop to be very delicious."
Positive"Recommends Mary O's Irish Soda Bread bakery."
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