Inventive bready delights: from unique pretzels & fluffy scallion knots to a life-changing challah honey bun. Savory knishes & danishes that'll have you coming back for more.
Will Hartman reviews Elbow Bread, a bakery in Chinatown, praising its Jewish American-influenced pastries like the challah honey bun and savory items such as the potato knish.
This bakery is a hidden gem in NYC, celebrated for its inventive and delicious baked goods that consistently impress. From their unique pretzels that put them on the map to the highly-praised challah honey bun and the exquisite coconut danish, there's a delightful surprise with every bite. They also offer a variety of savory options, including a standout potato knish and savory pastries, making it a must-visit for any pastry enthusiast.
This bakery offers a unique take on traditional baked goods, with many items receiving high praise. Popular choices include the 'life-changing' challah honey bun, fluffy scallion knots, and various danishes, especially the strawberry cheese and coconut varieties. The potato sauerkraut knish is frequently highlighted as a must-try savory item. While most customers find the food excellent, a few have expressed negative opinions, deeming the items dry, bland, overpriced, or generally unimpressive.
"Highly recommended dishes include the challah honey bun, the potato sauerkraut knish, the scallion knot, and various danishes like the strawberry cheese and coconut varieties. The salted sweet potato pretzel, though a signature item, is noted by some as less exciting than other offerings."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the inventive and delicious nature of the baked goods, with many items exceeding expectations. While most feedback is positive, a small minority finds the bakery overpriced or unimpressive.
Important Note
A few customers have found the bakery to be overpriced and have expressed that its popularity is not understood, with some describing the items as dry and bland.
"Elbow Bread is donating."
Positive"The commenter expresses support for restaurants participating in the day's events and states they will patronize these establishments when possible."
Positive"The scallion knot from Elbow Bakery is highly praised, and the commenter states that everything else they offer is also excellent."
Positive"Elbow Bakery is listed as one of the recommended bakeries for savory pastries."
Positive"This user recommended Elbow Bakery."
Positive"Echoing a previous sentiment, the knish from Elbow Bread was recently tried and found to be phenomenal."
Positive"Elbow Bread is recommended."
Positive"Elbow Bread is considered the top choice for knishes."
Positive"The potato sauerkraut knish from Elbow Bread on the LES is recommended as pretty special."
Positive"Commenter listed Elbow as a place with good savory options and recalled having the caraway palmier and scallion challah knot."
Neutral"Elbow Bakery is listed as one of the recommended bakeries."
Positive"This user stated that Elbow Bread on Canal is currently one of the best bakeries in NYC."
Positive"The author expressed that Elbow Bread is awesome."
Positive"The author found the Potato Sauerkraut Knish from Elbow Bread to be a crazy surprise."
Positive"The author mentioned trying the Potato Sauerkraut Knish at Elbow Bread."
Neutral"The commenter lists their favorite bakeries, including Elbow, Radio, Librae, and Michaeli."
Positive"This commenter agrees that Elbow Bread is great and mentions Michaeli Bakery is nearby. They also state Elbow Bread is the best all-around bakery in town, praising their perfectly baked items and friendly staff."
Positive"Elbow Bread is mentioned as a good spot. Michaeli Bakery is also noted as another great spot nearby."
Positive"This user simply mentions 'Elbow bakery !' as a place to get a good sandwich."
Positive"This user expressed a longing for "Mel," stating it was very good and lamenting its short lifespan."
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