Two Upper East Side Bakeries Near Central Park
Provision a Central Park picnic on the Upper East Side at two bakeries: a French shop on Lexington known for its meringue-and-cream merveilleux, and a 90th Street bakery with challah, cookies, and morning pastries. Grab a box and head for the Great Lawn.
Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 20:00
4.5 (145)
1291 Lexington Avenue
On Lexington Avenue, this French bakery is known for its merveilleux, meringue-and-cream pastries, plus brioche and tarts. It fits a picnic provision run. Open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.
Michaeli Bakery
Mon – Thu, 07:00 – 18:00;
Fri, 07:00 – 17:00;
Sun, 08:00 – 18:00
4.8 (246)
401 East 90th Street
On East 90th Street, this bakery turns out challah, cookies, and morning pastries with a steady local following. It suits a grab-and-go stop near the park. Open from 7:00 AM. Pricing is mid-priced.