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543 rated bakery cafes

Best Bakery Cafes in Manhattan, NYC

The best bakery cafes across 41 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.

Moodap lists 543 rated bakery cafes in Manhattan, spread over 41 neighborhoods. Posh Pop Bakeshop in Upper West Side leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (47).

Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include cozy, warm, charming, intimate, and relaxed. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.

Top 10 Bakery Cafes in Manhattan

  1. Rank 1Posh Pop Bakeshop

    Upper West Side
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly bakery on the Upper West Side. Reviewers mention settling in with a coffee and praise the service.

  2. Rank 2NaiSnow Tea and Bakery (Columbia University)

    Upper West Side
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced bakery on the Upper West Side. Insider tip: Try the oat popping boba drinks for a unique boba experience. Known for its coffee tiramisu egg tart.

  3. Rank 5Tres Leches Café (Harlem)

    East Harlem
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly bakery in East Harlem. Known for its Tres Leches Cake.

  4. Rank 6Mary O's Irish Soda Bread Shop

    East Village
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly bakery in the East Village, open from 7 AM. Insider tip: Expect little seating, so plan to take your scones to go. Known for its Irish Soda Bread.

  5. Rank 7Once More Zaipin

    Chinatown
    4.9 out of 5 on Google

    A budget-friendly bakery in Chinatown. Known for its wheel cakes.

  6. Rank 8Crumbly Cafe & Bakery

    Lenox Hill
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly bakery in Lenox Hill, open from 7 AM on weekdays. Reviewers describe a laid-back café feel, call it reliably good, and mention coming with a large group. Known for its Crumb Cake.

  7. Rank 9Kitsby Studio

    Tribeca
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  8. Rank 10Crumbly Cafe & Bakery

    Carnegie Hill
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced bakery in Carnegie Hill. Reviewers mention settling in with a coffee, call it reliably good, and describe it as a local find. Known for its Crumb Cake.

Upper West Side

6 spots

Upper West Side guide
  1. Rank 1Posh Pop Bakeshop

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  2. Rank 4Levain Bakery

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  3. Rank 5French Roast

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  4. Rank 6Levain Bakery

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Iconic
    • Quick Bite

Harlem

4 spots

Harlem guide
  1. Rank 3CopperLeaf Bakery

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Intimate
    • Relaxed
    • Romantic
  2. Rank 4Levain Bakery

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Upper East Side

3 spots

Upper East Side guide
  1. Rank 3Michaeli Bakery

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

East Harlem

3 spots

East Harlem guide
  1. Rank 3Baked Cravings

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Midtown

3 spots

Midtown guide
  1. Rank 1Buttercup BakeShop

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  2. Rank 3Weill Café

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Alphabet City

3 spots

Alphabet City guide
  1. Rank 2Confectionery!

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on Google
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  2. Rank 3Village creperie

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

East Village

2 spots

East Village guide
  1. Rank 2Unregular Bakery

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Chinatown

2 spots

Chinatown guide
  1. Rank 2Tao Hong

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Times Square

2 spots

Times Square guide
  1. Rank 1Le Parisien Bakery

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Intimate
    • Relaxed
    • Romantic
  2. Rank 2Rosetta Bakery

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Financial District

2 spots

Financial District guide
  1. Rank 1The Cookie Odyssey

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Lower East Side

2 spots

Lower East Side guide
  1. Rank 1Rex

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  2. Rank 2Allan's Bakery

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

West Village

2 spots

West Village guide
  1. Rank 2Molly's Cupcakes

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5, 1,897 Google reviewsPrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

SoHo

2 spots

SoHo guide
  1. Rank 1Francesco SoHo

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Chelsea

2 spots

Chelsea guide
  1. Rank 1Levain Bakery

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  2. Rank 2The Protein Bakery

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Hell's Kitchen

1 spots

Hell's Kitchen guide

Lenox Hill

1 spots

Lenox Hill guide

Tribeca

1 spots

Tribeca guide
  1. Rank 1Kitsby Studio

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Carnegie Hill

1 spots

Carnegie Hill guide

Greenwich Village

1 spots

Greenwich Village guide

NoMad

1 spots

NoMad guide

Gramercy

1 spots

Gramercy guide

Little Italy

1 spots

Little Italy guide
  1. Rank 1Spongies Cafe

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Inwood

1 spots

Inwood guide
  1. Rank 1CHOCnyc

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Washington Heights

1 spots

Washington Heights guide
  1. Rank 1Ms. O's Sweets

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5, 89 Google reviewsPrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Two Bridges

1 spots

Two Bridges guide
  1. Rank 1Tinto Cafe

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

NoHo

1 spots

NoHo guide
  1. Rank 1Levain Bakery

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

Frequently asked questions

What are the best bakery cafes in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top bakery cafes on Moodap are Posh Pop Bakeshop in Upper West Side (5.0 stars), NaiSnow Tea and Bakery (Columbia University) in Upper West Side (5.0 stars) and INCREPEABLE - Crêpe Cafe in Upper East Side (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most bakery cafes?
Midtown has the most, with 47, followed by Upper East Side (44) and Upper West Side (36).
Where can I find affordable bakery cafes in Manhattan?
34 of the 50 bakery cafes listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Posh Pop Bakeshop in Upper West Side, INCREPEABLE - Crêpe Cafe in Upper East Side and Woops! Macarons & Gifts (Port Authority NYC) in Hell's Kitchen.
How does Moodap rank bakery cafes?
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