Midtown Bakeries for a Morning Pastry and Coffee

4.1 (12,387)

Mon – Sat, 07:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 08:00 – 00:00 (+1)

625 8th Ave

Start with cannoli or cheesecake at this 8th Avenue bakery. The pastry counter suits a sweet morning stop, though visitors report crowds and higher prices.

4.5 (2,740)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 07:30 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 07:30 – 22:30

575 8th Ave

Espresso and Italian pastries share the counter at this 8th Avenue bakeshop. Second floor seating offers a place to pause, though the shop can fill with tourists.

4.6 (1,415)

Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 20:00; Sat, 09:00 – 20:00; Sun, 09:00 – 18:00

424 West 43rd Street

Warm sour cream apple walnut pie anchors this Theater District bakery. There is some seating for a slice, with secure takeaway boxes for later. Coffee draws more muted reviews.

4.4 (1,383)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 19:00

672 9th Ave

Handmade bread and fresh pastries define this bakery on 9th Avenue. Open since 1992, it also serves sandwiches for a savory breakfast option.

4.5 (1,149)

Mon – Sun, 06:30 – 20:00

502 9th Ave

Breakfast plates and bagels offer a savory alternative to the pastry counters. Clean tables provide a place to sit, though coffee receives mixed reviews and some visitors report inconsistent food preparation.