Bread Stuy

Go to Bread Love on Stuyvesant! The reincarnation of this place by Lloyd and Hill.
Update: Bread Love burned down! A misfortune for us all.

Simple coffee shop near my house. Tasty cakes and coffee and free wifi. Seems like they’re trying to do too much and not accomplishing any one particular thing well.
Closed now. RIP

Bread Stuy no mas. Put a fork in it. Shut Down.
Here’s the latest on the closing: Please comment on the Patch Site. Thanks!
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Definitely dig Bread Stuy. Its a quaint shop with a relaxed vibe, great baked goods and wonderful customer service.
My faves are definitely the Lemon Buttermilk Cake, its so dense and «lemony» and the Banana Bread.
Its worth a stop by.

Bread Stuy is one of my favorite things about my new neighborhood. The coffee can be hit or miss but the soups are delicious as are the apple, pumpkin and banana breads. As for the space, it’s cozy and I love that they support local artists by with the rotating display of artwork. And the outdoor space is great when the weather’s nice.

I haven’t written a single Unilocal review since my move to NY because many of the places here are DISGUSTING and aren’t worthy of my written praise, but…
Realizing one glorious late-​November day that Bushwick (where I live) and nearby Williamsburg is filled with loud-​talking, annoying hipsters, I decided to discover what nearby Bed-​Stuy had to offer. I absolutely LOVE this place! From the chill vibe, to the music, to the really nice guys that work there, this place is awesome. I’m not a coffee drinker so I can’t really speak on that but the tea was decent (I mean it’s only tea) and they have a nice selection of baked goods to choose from. I haven’t had any but they always look really tasty. What I did have was their eggplant parm panini and it was sooooooo good! O-​M-​G. I didn’t expect it to be so good and for a whooping $ 5. On another occasion, I had their veggie burger panini (which initially didn’t sound appetizing) and it too was fantastic.
I would have given them five stars but each time I go, there are loud children in there. I love children but I can’t type a paper with kids screaming in the background.
Overall, they have a good selection of panini’s, baked goods, standard café coffee/​tea/​etc. and a very chill and welcoming vibe to enjoy the latter in.

I love the friendly atmosphere of this place. The combination of muffins, coffee, and free wi-​fi make it a great place to work.

This is where I get my caffeine on in the morning when I’m in the area! They have an ok selection of teas, but a marvelous selection of baked goods. I especially like the coconut pineapple muffin, I’m not usually a muffin girl, but something tropical on a blustery morning makes life a whole lot easier.
There are always friendly people here and gentlemen who open the door make it a bonus.

1) It’s tough to find much in the way of freshly made baked goods at Bread-​Stuy.
2) Hows about a good moppin’ now and then?
3) Why am I always pouring my own coffee?
4) Oh, thanks for the plastic container of portion control cream cheese. I’d be happy to pay fifty cents for another one to go with my day old saran-​wrapped bagel you won’t toast. Just what I dreamed of enjoying at my neighborhood coffee shop.
5) Hi, welcome to Bread-​Stuy. How can you help me?

This little coffee shop is situated in Bed-​Stuy. I had the iced coffee, which my husband got with a double shot of expresso for my headache, and the carrot cake, which was delectable. My husband had the banana nut muffin and while stuffing his face, mumbled, «this is really good!» I would definitely come here again while in brooklyn.

Great coffee in Bed-​Stuy! Quick service and typical and alternative, mostly healthy food options aplenty!
I also love the cozy ambience and super friendly service. Support this local coffeehouse to keep it open!

I’ve been here a few times but will only go in if my little ones insist on something sweet. The banana bread is decent — I make my own so I don’t think it compares. Since they don’t label their packaged food with ingredients or a date you don’t know how long its been sitting there.
It’s really the only place in the neighborhood otherwise I’d avoid it completely. The main reason for the low rating is the woman who is part owner with her husband has got to be the nastiest, down right rudest, miserable person I have ever come across. Someone mentioned they think they don’t like white ppl but I’m not white and that woman is horrible. She stares you down with this evil eye for no reason — just because you walked in the door. I really think if there was competition they would be out of business.

I don’t come here often, but the times I have been here have been positive.
Bread Stuy is a tiny coffee shop that features a few food items as well. The space is small and cozy, and the folks working there are friendly. The coffee is decent, but maybe a little pricey for what it is ($ 2 for a small cup). Have not sampled much of the food — I had a croissant there once and it was croissant-​like. Seems like a good neighborhood hang-​out, providing much needed positive street activity in the area.
While not a destination coffee shop, it’s a good place to stop by if you’re in the area.

I’ve liked this place even from before I moved into Stuyvesant Heights. I’m not sure what some of the negative reviewers were expecting from a neighborhood coffeeshop/​bakery, but Bread Stuy is a cool little spot to just relax in while having a drink and a fresh muffin or to just grab n’ go. There is the occasional ‘cold’ worker there, but otherwise most of the staff have always been pretty genial to me, especially one of the owners Lloyd, who’s really cool people.
To the lady who said they don’t seem to like white people there, that couldn’t be further from the truth — shoot, sometimes it seems like they bend over backwards to please white folks more in there… but guess that’s just all a matter of perspective.
That said, the one thing I don’t like is some of the patrons there, specifically the ones who bring their laptops in there for hours on end sipping on a cup of coffee. I’ve NEVER been able to sit in that section of the shop because of those folks (and on the weekends with the people who bring their entire family incl. 2 – 4 babies in there, full strollers out and about). Bread Stuy isn’t Starbucks, it’s not Dean & Deluca, it’s a small neighborhood spot. C’mon folks, go home once in a while… after you buy something from the shop!

Hmmm I’m glad everyone else loves this place but I didn’t quite get it. I like to eat. I like to eat… just about everything. Especially carbs & cheese, both of which are readily available here. Furthermore, I love coffeeshops and their usual fare.
Alas, nothing on the shelves and cases of haphazardly strewn foodstuffs called out to me, not even in the feeblest of cries. It was like going shopping at your favorite clothing store and finding nothing but k-​rap from Forever21. Personally, I think it’s highly unappealing when places individually Saran-​wrap items on display. Might as well add a sign that reads «not all that fresh.»
Like a drone I purchased a croissant anyhow, as I’d had nothing to eat yet. So underwhelming I trashed it (gasp!). You know what else? There was no pleasant coffee aroma hanging in the air. It was just regular-​smelling air, in this regular old place.

Oh, Bread-​Stuy. You’re the only game in town, and what a sweet game.
I like Bread-​Stuy. Bread-​Stuy doesn’t like me. The staff are aloof and sometimes even rude, and frankly, I get the (paranoid) suspicion that some of them just don’t like white people. Also, the prices are quite high for (admittedly very-​well-​done) standard coffeehouse fare.
Despite all of that though, there’s a lovely atmosphere here. Diverse crowd, kids on the weekends, DJ outside on Saturdays in the summertime. Lovely, lovely outdoor seating and free wi-​fi! I would recommend it to anyone who is more immune to dirty looks than I am, and who loves tasty coffee and pastries.

Bread stuy has positives, like it’s proximity to the train so that I can quickly get about my day when I stop there for a coffee. The breads are also delicious and I really dig the outside seating on nice-​weather days, but for real:
The prices are too high in Bread Stuy. Of course, in a free market, you’re entitled to whatever the market will yield, but still! And if you feel the need to charge me a manhattan price of $ 2 for basic coffee, on Lewis Avenue in Bed-​Stuy, please, don’t make the coffee self-​serve. I don’t need a lap dance and a stock tip for paying $ 2 for basic coffee, but for that price I want the «barrista» to make my shit! The breads and the Panini’s are pricey as well, which makes gettng a cup of Joe and sandwich and then a slice of loaf bread before you break out, an expensive coffee shop experience.
And not for nothing, but the staff has an indifference about them that I long ago decided to only accept from achingly beautiful, new models working at chic restaurants.
In addition, it’s never anywhere to sit at Bread Stuy, which turns your fun excursion for joe and loaf into another pityful snack devoured in your unheated, walk up apartment.
I do like Wi-​Fizzle though. Oh, and though I never tried any of the soups, they always smell delicious and I’m gonna order that’s when I’m there next… unless they make me get my own soup or if there’s no place to sit :)

There are some urban outposts that immediately are revered to 11 Madison Park Status simply because there ain’t anything better in the ‘hood. This was the case with Vox Pop in my old Flatbush surroundings. Bread Stuy, however, is not one of the those places. I have consciously made the Iditarod-​worthy schlep on Fulton Ave. just to go here. Much like Allison B, I am a fellow coffee-​teetotaler, so I’ve only sampled their (iced) teas. Their black-​cherry iced tea is TO DIE FOR. Since cutting drastically back on coffee over a year ago, I do posit myself as a tea purist. This tea honestly made me want to touch myself. Their brioche also made me want to touch myself (hey, a girl’s got needs, yo!)
Small note: The progressive façade they tote doesn’t really carry over into the food items. Nothing is vegan. I won’t hack off a star because I love meat more than most members of my family, but if you happen to be part of the evil empire (I kid, I kid) you’re better off at bushbaby just a short walk up on Fulton.

One of the many wondrous things to come out of my recent bed bug infestation is my introduction to Bread Stuy, just around the corner from my beef’s pad.
I guess it’s about the definition of gentrification. But the best kind — a really chill atmo, truly excellent food and coffee, and a super-​diverse Stuy Heights crowd. (They hold a weekly chess class, too!) There’a always plenty of sipping, reading and typing going down, but with none of the self-​conscious coffee house creepiness of a Tea Lounge.
The space is cozy, filled with tables and benches, but my favorite feature is the junk-​yard-​style back garden, which reminds me of my grandfather’s yard. (?)
I’m picky about my baked goods, and these are aces. Banana bread is as moist and flavorful as any I’ve found. Ditto pumpkin and apple and lemon pound cake. My boyfriend swears by the soups. I haven’t tried the savories but they look to be a fresh and high-​quality selection of sanwiches and salads.
Overall, the sort of truly relaxing, welcoming and high-​quality café every neigborhood can use!

This one’s a no-​brainer: if you’re around the way, you’ll be happy you dropped by for the juices, lattes, or assorted bready treats (I’m partial to the apple turnovers, but based on others’ views, the red velvet will be sampled the next time I’m there). In addition to the food/​drinks, there are a bunch of other aspects that make this spot stand out in the hood, for example, during the summer they have a DJ spinning out front on the weekends. Also on the weekends there is a food co-​op /​farmer’s market right across the street. (They’re not responsible for that, but it’s an added benefit of the location). It’s a family friendly spot, with comfortable seating for about 10 people inside, plus the seating available outside.
The only reason I can’t give a 5^th star here is because they’re not open 24 hours a day. Unreasonable that they would be? Perhaps … no, definitely unreasonable, but still! Plus sometimes, when it’s on the crowded side in there, you may find yourself doing a little two-​step in order to stay on line, make space for the new customers coming in, and check out what treats are behind the glass case.
— Free Wi-​fi? Yes please thank you very much.
— Cute outdoor space for good weather days? Unilocal — I mean, yep! Oh — word to the wise about the outdoor space: there are days when the mosquitoes back there will tear you up — you have been warned.
— Classy wooden benches out front? Indeed — have a seat in the sun and watch Bed-​Stuy pass you by while you sip your beverages.
— A bastion of the developing neighborhood commerce? No doubt.