From the archives: February 06, 2004
Craving chocolate cake, freshly baked bread or a flaky pastry? Indulge in decadent carbs at these top New York City bakeries.
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Sugar Sweet Sunshine
Read Reviews126 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002 (map)
The cupcakes here--especially the pumpkin spice and the vanilla with chocolate icing--make this new LES bakery a contender for New York's best.
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Baked
Read Reviews359 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)
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Balthazar
Read Reviews80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012 (map)
No reservation and an hour wait for brunch? Stop by the bakery next door and take those addictive sticky buns and chewy breads home.
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Billy's Bakery
Read Reviews184 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)
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Sweet Melissa
Read Reviews276 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)
The palmiers at this place are superb, but all the cookies are buttery and delicious. Grab a couple to dip into the luscious hot cocoa.