Top list of the best bakeries in New York

New York is a city known for its culinary diversity. From pizza to bagels to dim sum, there's something for everyone here. But what about those sweet treats that brighten the day? Where can you find the best bakeries in New York that offer fresh bread, crunchy croissants, moist cakes and more? In this blog post, we share our top list of New York’s must-visit bakeries

1. Levain Bakery
Levain Bakery is a New York institution famed for its giant, fluffy, chocolatey cookies. The queues in front of the store are often long, but it's worth it because the cookies are simply heavenly. In addition to cookies, Levain Bakery also offers other baked goods such as bread, muffins, brioches and more. Levain Bakery has multiple locations in New York including the Upper West Side, Harlem and Williamsburg.

2. Dominique Ansel Bakery
Dominique Ansel Bakery is home to the famous cronut, a cross between a croissant and a donut that caused a real hype in 2013. The cronut is a fluffy dough that is fried in oil, filled with a cream and covered with a glaze. Each month there is a new flavor available only for that month. But there's more to Dominique Ansel Bakery than the cronut. You can also find other creative and delicious baked goods such as the DKA (Dominique's Kouign Amann), the Cookie Shot, the Frozen S'more and more. Dominique Ansel Bakery is located in SoHo and also has a sister location in Midtown.

3. Breads Bakery
Breads Bakery is an Israeli-based bakery known for its artisan breads and variety of pastries. The bakery uses only quality ingredients and traditional techniques to create their products. One of their most popular products is the babka, a sweet yeast-filled pastry filled with chocolate or nuts that is buttery soft and flavorful. Breads Bakery has multiple locations in New York including Union Square, Lincoln Center and Bryant Park.