Erin P.
Yelp
If you are a pastry lover like me, allow me to introduce you to possibly THE BEST vegan pastries you'll ever encounter. Little Loaf Bakeshop sits on the main street of New Paltz in the most beautiful A frame building. It has gorgeous windows and adorable decorations. I like to consider myself a Little Loaf "OG" because I'm not quite sure they could have funded their gorgoeus storefront without my generous purchases from the Cold Spring and Beacon farmers markets. I've been there since before they even owned their storefront...Yeah...you could and should call me an OG.
Their pastries are to die for. My favorites are as follows: Twice baked maple croissant, strawberry rose croissant (limited time only), raspberry morning roll, and finally, a special mention for their serrano cream cheese danish that my mother always raved about. Even though it's been months since my mother moved away, she'll still talk about that damn danish.
When I first visited their storefront, I was so excited to try their breakfast sandwiches on a Little Loaf croissant. I figured, if they were anything like their pastries, this breakfast sandwich was about to blow my mind. To say I was disappointed would be putting it lightly. My jaw dropped when I opened this average sized croissant to find a single slice of Violife cheddar cheese and a frozen (cooked) Just Egg patty staring back at me. I have not ordered a breakfast sandwich from them since, but I am willing to give them a second chance...a redemption arc, if you will.
The owners, Rian and Colleen, are such kind and wonderful people with an awesome passion. When I first saw Little Loaf at the Cold Spring farmers market I jumped for joy. Vegan pastries from an LGBTQ+ owned bakery? You're kidding. So naturally, I ran up to the stall and purchased nearly everything I saw. Rian, noticing my excitement, offered me some free pastries. From that moment, I was sold. This is my family. I am rooting for their success in every way. I love my gay little bakery!!