In-House Sandwiches, Burekas, and Babka by Bryant Park
A walk-up kiosk in Bryant Park serving fresh croissants, espresso, and their famously decadent chocolate babka.
Why this stop works ✨
Breads Bakery works a counter on Sixth Avenue right by Bryant Park, built for the midtown lunch rush. The sandwiches are made in-house alongside salads and savory burekas, and the line moves fast enough to fit a real break.
The coffee is a step above the usual, espresso pulled with locally roasted Brooklyn beans, and the case still carries the fresh croissants and the chocolate babka that made the name. It is the grab-and-go version of the brand, tuned for speed. In-house sandwiches and Brooklyn-roasted espresso make it more than a quick pastry window.
At 4.4 stars across 374 reviews, the crowd relies on it for a fast, quality lunch by the park. Come at midday for a sandwich and an espresso, grab a babka for the afternoon slump, and take it to a Bryant Park chair if one is open.
