Last Updated: 10 days ago
Phone: (212) 505-5611
Address: 93 1/2 EAST 7 STREET 10009
Warm Irish soda bread & scones w/ jam & butter. A must-try bakery w/ rave reviews, though texture can be hit-or-miss.
This charming East Village bakery specializes in traditional Irish soda bread, served warm with butter and blackberry jam. While many rave about its melt-in-your-mouth quality and delightful flavors, one reviewer noted the texture was a letdown and the wait was too long. Other popular items include scones, which have also received high praise for their taste and quality.
The bakery focuses on traditional Irish soda bread, typically served warm with butter and blackberry jam. While many customers find it exceptional and 'life-altering,' one reviewer was disappointed with the texture, finding it not as buttery or melt-in-your-mouth as expected. Scones are also a popular item, with descriptions like 'amazing' and '10/10'.
"The Irish soda bread, especially when served warm with butter and blackberry jam, is highly recommended by many. The scones are also a popular and well-loved item at the bakery."
Overall, customers have a positive sentiment towards the bakery, praising the unique Irish soda bread and scones. However, there's a notable mixed opinion on the soda bread's texture, with one user finding it disappointing.
Important Note
One reviewer found the texture of the soda bread to be a disappointment and noted a significant wait time.
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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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