Cinnamon Rolls and Burekas Near NYU Langone
A busy Manhattan bakery known for fresh almond croissants, burekas, and a split pea soup that sells out fast.
Why this stop works ✨
Breads Bakery sits on First Avenue in Kips Bay, right in the orbit of NYU Langone, and it stays busy with hospital visitors and staff at all hours. The bakes are acclaimed, though the pace swings with the crowd and the service can feel rushed on a packed day.
The order to make is a cinnamon roll, which earns the highest marks, alongside almond croissants and savory burekas. Regulars also chase the split pea soup, which tends to sell out early. The cinnamon rolls are the standout, worth timing a visit around before the case thins.
At 3.6 stars across 25 reviews, the best bakes shine while the busiest stretches drag the average down. Come off-peak for the calmest counter, grab a cinnamon roll and a bureka, and get the split pea soup early if it is still on the menu.
