David Smith
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Updated April 19, 2025. Exceptionally fresh and inspired baking, and excellent coffee, too. The products, especially the breads and pastries, are stand-outs compared to many local ‘bake shops’ that focus on over-decorated celebration cakes.
Now for the serious part: the bread, specifically, their Bedford Sourdough. Hmmmmmm - lovely crispy crust where the tangy yeast jumps through, and the loaf proper - moist and very flavorful. Highly recommended - it’s the best bread I’ve tasted so far in over three years on this side of the Atlantic. I lived in London, England for 22 years and I say this bakery is better than Gail’s including the Hampstead location near the Northern Line tube. On a par with its larger cousin-in-spirit, E5 Bakery in London Fields, Hackney. Bravo! The regular Bedford sourdough loaves go very well with homemade soups.
The front of house staff provide excellent service especially in their knowledge of ingredients (for people managing blood glucose levels and gluten). They pay close attention when customers are speaking particularly for multiple/part orders! No need to repeat orders - the staff are tuned in!
Update: Mar. 1, 2024. Exceptional corn muffin just out of the oven. It is full of lucious blueberries which pair well with the crispy corn. I’m looking forward to eating their speciality loaf this week: Squirrel Bread, with oats, millet, pumpkin seeds, dates and sunflower seeds.
Update: Feb. 10, 2024. This bakery features a special bread which differs each week. Two weeks ago I enjoyed their oatmeal bread. Today I bought a sourdough variant with turmeric, pepper and poppy seeds. Stay tuned for my updates!
Update Jan 19, 2024. First visit for lunch with a former work colleague who lives in Katonah. Freshly-prepared sandwiches were excellent albeit on the pricey side. See photo update for menu.
Update 3/29/24. Ate buckwheat muffin today accompanying by excellent filter coffee. Lovely, light consistency with slices of fresh pears on top. Highly recommended; see photo.
Update 12/2/23. I’ve had the Drip coffee twice. Often overlooked (or overcooked) in coffee venues, the brew here is delicious. Fresh, good taste with milk, not too hot or reheated. Decent value for medium sized cup at $3.25. Granola muffin today - very fresh with fresh fruit providing a lovely balance to the crispy oats.
Update 10 July 2025. Bakery hiring experienced bread makers, dishwashers