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City Bakery, NYC



How often do we find something great when we are not really looking for it?  That was the case with City Bakery.  A few years ago, my friend and I were shopping for tiles and needed a place to sit down and discuss what we have seen so far.  We stumbled across City Bakery which looked really inviting.  The atmosphere was so great and the food so fresh and delicious, I have been coming back ever since. 
 


 City Bakery is very spacious and designed so that it doesn't feel uncomfortable even when filled with a lot of people. 



There are places to sit along the walls of the main level and an additional sitting area upstairs.


The baked goods are fresh and yummy, with a few creative takes on the traditional.   They are known for their pretzel croissant which is a delicious combo, a twisted croissant with a bit of salt and a dense texture.


A nice cup of hot chocolate and a fresh pretzel croissant is an ideal pick-me-up on any day.


During lunch hours they have a soup and macaroni and cheese station


As well as a salad bar where one can fill up a container or a plate which will be weighed at the register.


It is all wholesome, seasonal, freshly made and very good.  




 I took these roasted carrots home and served them with a chicken dish that I prepared.  They were sweet, full of flavor and a big hit.




For breakfast we enjoyed a berry scone and a pull apart apple, raising and cinnamon muffin.  


The hot chocolate was rich and sweet.  During the cold months one can add a huge home made marshmallow to the hot chocolate for a completely decadent experience.   Each February they introduce a variety of hot chocolate flavors.


 City Bakery
3 West 18th Street

Monday-Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8am-6pm
Sunday 9am-6pm

Joanna


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