Share(212) 337-0404
35 Downing St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7295
-74.0039
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Blue Ribbon Bakery & Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
It would be easy to make a meal of bread, but save room for favorites like the BLT and butcher's platter.
02/27/09
Consistently great
by mar933 at Citysearch
I've never left this place disappointed. Yesterday, as usual we had an extremely pleasant evening -- good service and excellent food. Their menu selections are exquisite. Duck confit yesterday was great. I love their combinations -- how flavors complement each other. Excellent atmosphere and decor. Looking forward to going back.
- Pros: Excellent food, choices, combinations, wine list, service
- Cons: Expensive. Occasionally loud diners
02/07/09
The Best Fried chicken and bread pudding
by epicurian0003 at Citysearch
I love Blue Ribbon Bakery in the winter. The downstairs dining area is juxtaposed to the wood burning ovens of their bakery and the wine cellar gives it an old world charm. I highly recommend the fried chicken, the batter is light and the chicken is juicy. The chocolate bread pudding is a perfect ending to a decadent meal or the ice cream sundae which is equally naughty.
- Pros: Great Service and ambiance
- Cons: can be expensive
07/02/08
busy because it's damn good...
by mabstb at Citysearch
good restaurants in nyc are always busy. so is the case with blue ribbon bakery. formerly a bodega, it was converted to a bakery which, in addition to making bread, began to serve small plates. the last step of its conversion occurred circa 2003 when the retail component left in favor of a bar. serving several classics, including the BR fried chicken, one of the best parts about the place is its small plates. everything from pickled veggies and olives, to steak tartare and marrow, to caviar and smoked trout. i recommend the small plates for the tables in lieu of the full "meals". try 12 things instead of 2. you wont regret it. ask for the bacon bread - they dont bring it with the regular bread basket...but you want it.
- Pros: corner location, bread, menu, blue ribbon wine bar across the street
- Cons: nousy and busy, not intimate, not veyr kid friendly
The Details on Blue Ribbon Bakery & Cafe
What to Drink:
There's a good selection of wines by the glass, handily sized at small, medium and large to accompany any kind of meal.
Know Before You Go:
This is a fully functioning bakery; you can pop in to the front of the restaurant and choose from an assortment of fresh breads at opening time, or take some home with you after a meal.
When to Go:
A special brunch menu (featuring some cute twists on staples, such as shrimp and bacon hash) is served from 11:30am to 4pm on weekends.
Know Before You Go:
Sandwiches are not served during dinner service.
Brunch:
Served on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am to 4pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Brunch, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
