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Top 10 spots for pastries to enjoy in Upper East Side, New York City

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🥐 Pastry
Cappuccino
☕️ Iced Latte
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Bright, clean space with limited counter seating and no WiFi creates a casual, quick-stop vibe. Energy stays steady with high-quality coffee and excellent baked goods, especially the rosemary honey biscuit. Regulars appreciate it as a top coffee spot in the neighborhood, though it's not suited for working or long stays.

People are saying

"I love the coffee and how it feels like home."

"The coffee and pastries hit the spot for me."

"I used punch cards but felt the discounts were misleading."

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Birch Coffee offers free Wi-Fi for customers.

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Expect a line during morning rush hours, especially on weekdays.

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They accept credit cards and mobile payments, but no cash.

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🍰 Birthday Cake
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Narrow space with cozy modern decor and a chained yellow bike outside sets a charming scene. Warm atmosphere fills the air with the aroma of freshly baked goods. Known for moist cupcakes and rich banana pudding, it offers limited indoor seating and caters mainly to non-vegan, non-allergic customers.

People are saying

"The cakes looked beautiful and tasted amazing"

"I can't get enough of their banana pudding and cookies"

"The staff were friendly and made me feel welcome"

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The bakery is closed on Mondays.

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The bakery offers great vegan and gluten-free options.

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There is not much indoor seating available as the space is very narrow.

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🐟 Sea Bass
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Supper club in a bakery offers a low-key romantic vibe with soft jazz on select nights. Pastries shine with caramelized onion tartlets that taste like onion soup. Atmosphere feels like a Parisian bistrot, cozy and intimate.

People are saying

"The food was delicious and felt like a special experience."

"The wine list was great and priced just right."

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Half price wines are available during happy hour.

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Live music occurs on Wednesdays and Sundays.

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Jazz performances take place on Wednesday nights.

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🍩 Bunuelos
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Small space with pink and green wallpaper offers a cozy, inviting vibe. Enjoy unique Colombian pastries like Pandebono and buñuelos made with yuca flour for a savory twist. Live music outside adds a charming community feel that makes you feel like family.

People are saying

"The pastry here is super friendly and welcoming."

"The pastries here are always so yummy."

"I loved the unique Colombian pastries here."

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The cafe offers authentic Colombian coffee and food.

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The lunch special includes 3 empanadas and a soda for $10.

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The shop has many gluten-free options, but cross-contamination is possible.

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Space blends modern design with a cozy atmosphere and bright lighting. Fresh Turkish pastries like potato and almond shine here, perfectly paired with a variety of teas. Limited seating draws those seeking a quick, stylish coffee experience.

People are saying

"I found the Turkish pastries here to be delicious and fresh."

"The pastries are fresh and tasty."

"I love the Turkish pastries here."

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Cabuc Coffee roasts their own beans, enhancing flavor.

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A bag of their roasted beans costs $15.

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Milk alternatives are available for drinks.

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🥛 Dairy Free
🍪 Almond Cookies
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Small, cute spot with a cramped layout mainly for takeout. Offers a wide selection of gluten-free and dairy-free pastries with rich, fluffy textures. Almond cake and lemon poppy pastries deliver delicious, sweet flavors amid an amazing baked goods aroma.

People are saying

"I found the gluten-free pastry here to be excellent."

"The gluten-free pastries taste great and there's lots to choose from."

"The pastries taste amazing and sometimes come with free samples."

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This bakery is not a vegan bakery.

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The bakery offers gluten-free options for customers who are Celiac or gluten-sensitive.

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There is no seating available at the location.

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🎯 Authentic
🧆 Falafel
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Small kosher restaurant offers an authentic Israeli atmosphere with a clean, aesthetic interior and well-heated outdoor dining. The space feels inviting and homey despite being crowded at lunch. Presence of native speakers adds to the NYC vibe.

People are saying

"The food here is always delicious and filling."

"The shawarma tastes just like back home in Israel."

"The fresh salads here are my favorite part."

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Laffa is made on-site in a special oven.

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Everything is made fresh and in house.

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Expect a lot of food at catered events.

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🏘️ Local Spot
🍞 Sourdough
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Artisanal bakery offers a cozy vibe with fresh bread aroma and outdoor seating. Pastries shine with flaky cinnamon buns and rich croissants. Wide variety of baked goods like bagels and babkas ensure quality and flavor.

People are saying

"The pastries here are fantastic, especially the croissants and donuts."

"The pastries are fantastic and truly to die for."

"The bread and pastries are always delicious and varied."

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If you have an online pick-up order, have your confirmation email ready.

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Customers should expect to wait a long time for their drinks.

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There is no sitting area in the bakery; it's just take out.

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Levain Bakery

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🍫 Chocolate
🍪 Peanut Butter Cookies
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Strong warm, buttery aroma fills the small, cozy space with freshly baked cookies. Peanut butter cookie and pumpkin ginger spice cake shine among pastries, while reasonable prices make treats accessible. Positive energy and kitchen views add to the inviting vibe.

People are saying

"The pastries here are rich, dense, and moist."

"I love their pastries, especially the cookies and brioche rolls."

"The pastries are worth the price and not too expensive."

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Levain Bakery closes at 8:10 pm on Tuesdays.

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The cookies cost $5 each, but they are large.

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There is very limited seating at Levain Bakery.

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☕️ Cortado
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Spacious interior with minimalistic wood design offers a cozy spot for work or relaxation. Warm pastries are consistently delicious, pairing perfectly with specialty coffee. Quiet background music creates a calm vibe ideal for studying or journaling.

People are saying

"I loved the great pastries, especially the blueberry cheese danish."

"Some pastries taste great, but others feel stale."

"I love the coffee and pastry choices here."

Good to know

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There is no restroom available.

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Drip coffee costs $3, a cortado costs $4.50, and specialty matcha-tea combinations cost up to $8.

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Pastries cost $5-6 and sandwiches cost $13.