The Top 53 Bakeries Near 1 Hotel Central Park
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Rank 1. Eli Zabar
Bakery
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Rank 2. Lysée
Dessert Korean
- 50 Best North America's Best Pastry Chef Award 2026 · North America's 50 Best Restaurants · Eunji Lee
- Food & Wine 2023 · Best New Chefs · Eunji Lee
- The New York Times 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
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- The Infatuation Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- The New York Times 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
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Rank 4. Raf's
Modern French
Raf's is a modern European bistro on Elizabeth Street that feels like it's been around forever, even though it's clearly been thought through. The room fills up with people who dress well without trying too hard, and the food matches that energy: French and Italian influences, house-made pastas, bread you'll want more of, and dessert that's genuinely non-negotiable. No reservation? The bar is a perfectly good plan B.
- Food & Wine 2024 · Best New Chefs · Mary Attea
- Food & Wine 2024 · Best New Chefs · Camari Mick
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
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Rank 5. The Musket Room
New American
A calm, candlelit escape from the Nolita chaos outside, The Musket Room is the kind of fine dining spot where you can actually relax. The room feels lived-in, all warm wood and cozy corners, and the crowd tends to be the "special occasion but not stuffy about it" type. The kitchen tracks the seasons closely, and you can go full tasting menu or order à la carte, which is a rarer kindness than it should be at this level.
- Food & Wine 2024 · Best New Chefs · Camari Mick
- Food & Wine 2024 · Best New Chefs · Mary Attea
- Food & Wine 2025 · The Top 15 US Restaurants
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Rank 6. Kora
Filipino Bakery
- The Infatuation 11 Of The Best Donuts In America
- Eater Best Bakery · The 2025 Eater NY Award Winners
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
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- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation Black and White Cookie · 25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York
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Rank 8. Librae Bakery
Middle Eastern Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation The Best Croissants In NYC
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Rank 9. Bánh by Lauren
Vietnamese-French Bakery
- The New York Times 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
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Rank 10. Win Son Bakery
Taiwanese-American Bakery
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Rank 11. ALF Bakery
European-Inspired
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
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- Eater The Best Croissants in NYC
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Rank 12. La Cabra
Danish Coffee
A Danish coffee and bakery import that's earned its New York stripes, La Cabra is the kind of coffee shop where the croissants are genuinely worth the detour and the espresso is taken seriously without making you feel judged. The sleek bar draws a mix of design-minded regulars and people who wandered in from shopping and decided to stay a while. Go for the pastries and a well-made pour.
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
- Eater The Best Coffee Shops in New York City
- The Infatuation The Best Croissants In NYC
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Rank 13. Gage & Tollner
Steakhouse
Been around forever, went dark for years, and came back better than before. This old-school Downtown Brooklyn chophouse earns its reputation the honest way: cold martinis, brass chandeliers, and steaks dry-aged and broiled with zero fuss. The room is all amber light and vintage mirrors, filled with couples marking occasions and regulars who know the drill. The fried chicken, rooted in the legacy of Edna Lewis, is reason enough alone.
- World's 101 Best #84 · World's Best Steak Restaurants
- Esquire 2023 · Turf Club · The Best Martinis in America
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. East
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- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation The Best Croissants In NYC
- Eater The Best Croissants in NYC
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Rank 15. Dominique Ansel Bakery
French Bakery
- Eater 2015 · The Best New Restaurants in America
- The Infatuation The Best Croissants In NYC
- Eater 2026 · The Best Restaurants in Soho
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Rank 16. Frenchette Bakery
French Bakery
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Rank 17. Dominique Ansel Workshop
French Bakery
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Rank 18. Lady Wong
Malaysian-Inspired Bakery
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Rank 21. Tall Poppy
French Bakery
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- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
- Eater The Best Croissants in NYC
- The Infatuation The Best Croissants In NYC
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Rank 25. Artion Bakery Patisserie
Greek Bakery
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Rank 26. Masa Madre Artisanal Bakery
Mexican Bakery
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Rank 27. Bread and Salt Bakery
Roman Bakery
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Rank 29. La Bicyclette Bakery
French Bakery
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Rank 30. Aux Merveilleux de Fred
French Bakery
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Rank 31. L’Appartement 4F
Parisian Bakery
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Rank 32. Make My Cake
Southern
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Rank 34. Grandaisy Bakery
Italian Bakery
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Rank 35. Mei Lai Wah
Chinese Bakery
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Rank 36. Make My Cake
Southern Bakery
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Rank 37. Fortunato Brothers
Italian Bakery
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Rank 38. She Wolf Bakery
Old-School Bakery
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Rank 39. Ursula
New Mexican Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Nominee · Best New Restaurant
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: New York State · Eric See
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Rank 41. Mei Lai Wah Bakery
Cantonese Bakery
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Rank 43. L'Appartement 4F
Parisian Bakery
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Rank 44. Runner & Stone
Bakery
The bread is the reason to come to this bakery and cafe in Gowanus, where everything on the menu exists to show off what comes out of the oven. It draws the kind of neighborhood crowd that knows the difference between good bread and great bread, and they're usually right to look smug about it. The sandwiches are genuinely worth ordering, and whatever you do, grab something from the pastry case for the walk home.
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Rank 45. Bien Cuit
French Bakery
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Rank 46. L'imprimerie
French Bakery
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Rank 48. Simple Loaf Bakehouse
French Bakery
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Rank 50. Miolin
French Bakery
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Rank 51. La Flor De Izucar
Mexican
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Rank 52. Xin Fa Bakery
Chinese Bakery
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Rank 53. Villabate Alba
Sicilian Bakery