A Mott Haven Neighborhood Bakery on East 138th Street
A neighborhood bakery located in the Bronx.
Why this stop works ✨
Franco Bakery keeps a steady spot on East 138th Street in Mott Haven, the kind of everyday counter a South Bronx block builds its mornings around. It plays the role without frills, a quick, familiar stop rather than a destination.
This is a grab-and-go bakery first, built for a fast baked good and a coffee before the day gets going. There is nothing showy about it, which is part of why the neighborhood keeps it in steady rotation year after year. A dependable local counter is exactly what a busy Mott Haven block relies on.
At 4.2 stars across 115 reviews, the crowd treats it as a reliable everyday stop. Come through in the morning when the case is freshest, keep the order simple the way the regulars do, and eat whatever you grab as you head down 138th Street toward the train.
