The City Bakery

Critics' Pick

3 W. 18th St., New York, NY 10011
between Fifth and Sixth Aves. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-366-1414 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
6.7 out of 10

13 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: American Traditional, Cafes, Soup & Sandwich

Photo by Carmen Lopez and AJ Wilhelm

Map

Official Website

Rate & Review

Hours

Mon-Fri, 7:30am-7pm; Sat, 7:30am-6:30pm; Sun, 9am-6pm; closes half an hour early daily in summer

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.; F, V at 14th St.; 1 at 18th St.

Prices

$8-$15

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Breakfast
Brunch - Weekend
Great Desserts
Hot Spot
Kid-Friendly
Lunch

Alcohol

No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

In a city of insipid—if not downright dangerous—salad bars, City Bakery's is a thing apart: gorgeously eclectic, culinarily inspired, effortlessly seasonal. When Mother Nature gives us juicy heirloom tomatoes, savory chef Ilene Rosen gives us delicious tomato sandwiches. She also gives us caramelized French toast and a mildly spiced Mexican tortilla soup, among too many other delectable things to mention. And once you've had your tofu-skin-and-edamame salad, you can reward yourself with a cup of Maury Rubin's signature chocolate, hot or cold. Like its pretzel croissant, the City Bakery is a true original. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Brunch

Sat.—Sun., all day

Reader Ratings

6.7

"Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

Outstanding!

cboehm from 19606 | Posted on 1/7/08

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	8
Service:	8

Décor:	8

Value:	8

Made a 'wimpy' hot chocolate for my four year-old. The carmelized french toast was amazing. Wife said the guacamole was great. Everyone was very nice. Great place to grab and sit. Great breakfast or brunch place for out-of-towner...Read More

Much of the same

tanekamartin from Upper West Side | Posted on 3/6/07

Overall Reader Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)


Food:	7
Service:	5

Décor:	5

Value:	3

Noting the most recent review was 2 years ago it is interesting to note not much has changed as City Bakery remains a very busy and crowded, overpriced semi-touristy place that serves notable hot chocolate. During two recent solo visits...Read More