NYC Bread Bakeries With Fresh Sourdough And Crusty Loaves

4.8 (96)

Mon, Wed – Fri, 07:00 – 17:30; Sat – Sun, 08:30 – 17:30

478 Smith St

Ariana Barkin curates a seasonal menu in Carroll Gardens, highlighting pistachio pain au chocolat and classic French entremets. Visitors can watch the baking area right from the front counter, or enroll in hands-on croissant classes to bake and take home pastries.

4.3 (196)

Mon – Thu, 07:00 – 23:00; Fri, 07:00 – 19:00; Sat, 09:00 – 17:00

225 Liberty St Third Floor, New York, NY 10281, USA

Culinary students and hobbyists gather at Liberty Street for hands-on baking workshops inside professional kitchens. The institute hosts adult sessions alongside dedicated youth summer programs with separate pastry and savory tracks, teaching essential kitchen skills under experienced chef instructors.

4.3 (1,340)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 19:00

109-01 72nd Rd

Crusty French baguettes and buttery croissants line the counter at this Forest Hills bakery. Regulars pick up fresh loaves for homemade garlic bread, while the kitchen also prepares savory quiches, crepes, and classic French dishes daily from early morning.

4.4 (1,383)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 19:00

672 9th Ave

Founded in 1992, this Ninth Avenue bakery crafts artisan bread by hand using unbleached flour blended with local wheat and rye. Shelves display crusty sourdough boules and seeded baguettes, accompanied by sandwiches, cookies, and custom cakes throughout the day.

4.5 (1,167)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 19:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 19:00

348 W 14th St

Swedish baking traditions shape the sourdough loaves and aromatic cardamom buns at this West Fourteenth Street shop. Bakers prepare rustic bread and maple pecan buns in a brick-walled setting designed primarily for takeaway loaves and morning fika treats.

4.6 (789)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 17:00

73 Greenwich Avenue

Long-fermented sourdough dough gives these boiled bagels a crisp crust and chewy crumb on Greenwich Avenue. Patrons order everything and sesame rounds topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, fresh dill, or whitefish salad from the walk-up counter.

4.6 (662)

Mon – Sat, 05:30 – 20:00; Sun, 06:00 – 17:00

2841 Harway Ave

Serving southern Brooklyn starting in 1920, this family-run Italian bakery bakes daily sourdough loaves and specialty rolls from scratch. The counter pairs fresh breads with pignoli cheesecake, cannoli, and savory Caprese sandwiches stacked with Italian cheeses.

4.7 (493)

Tue – Sun, 08:00 – 13:00

667 Driggs Avenue

This compact Williamsburg storefront bakes airy baguettes and flaky viennoiserie for takeaway orders along Driggs Avenue. Weekend mornings feature focaccia layered with pesto and mozzarella, while daily counters offer baguette sandwiches filled with ham and comte cheese.

4.8 (653)

Mon – Sat, 09:00 – 16:00

198 Mott Street

Operating on Mott Street starting in 1903, this historic deli and bakery remains celebrated for its crusty loaves and generous hero sandwiches. Sliced Italian cold cuts fill freshly baked bread daily for lunchtime patrons exploring Little Italy.

4.4 (844)

Mon – Thu, 08:00 – 21:30; Fri, 08:00 – 14:00; Sun, 09:00 – 21:30

665 Empire Boulevard

Fresh sourdough boules and savory mozzarella croissants headline the morning menu at this Crown Heights bakery. Customers order at the counter in a casual self-serve dining room, choosing between avocado toast, flaky cinnamon rolls, and artisan loaves.