Brewster Ford: Top 6 Bakeries in Brewster

Hey Brewster locals! Doesn’t it always seem like there’s a holiday just around the corner? At Brewster Ford, we know how important it is to find the perfect pastries, pies, and bread when you’re celebrating with loved ones. We can help! We have a few self-proclaimed bread and pastry connoisseurs in our staff that helped us put together this list of the top six bakeries in Brewster and the surrounding area.
And just to be 100 percent sure, we’ve taken to scanning dozens of reviews to make sure we’re giving you the best tips possible when searching for the sweet or savory baked goods of your dreams just in time for your holiday celebration!
Top Bakeries in Brewster Specializing in Bagels
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Our sources tell us that the Empire Bagels shop was originally located in the Bronx, and now there are two locations: one in Brewster and one in Carmel. There are several reviews online claiming Empire Bagels is the best in the area. Other than bagels, they have an extensive menu specializing in sandwiches. Definitely try the breakfast sandwiches; we recommend the Country Style, made with 3 eggs, bacon, cheddar, onions, and peppers. If you’re not feeling breakfast or you’re visiting them closer to lunch, try the Grilled Chicken Caesar.
Find Empire Bagels located just a couple of miles away from our dealership in Brewster at 1515 NY-22, on the first floor of the Lakeview Shopping Center. Also, if you’re in a rush, try to call Empire Bagels ahead, since we hear they can get busy with lines out the door! One reviewer on Google mentioned her New Yorker family enjoys Empire Bagels more than any bagel shop in New York City. Now that’s saying something! Visit the Empire Bagels website for more details about their menu, and then call 845-302-2757.
Another popular with Brewster locals and visitors is The Bagel Shop on 851 NY-22. Reviewers suggest you visit this bakery early, as they can run out of most types of bagels, even on weekdays! Customers love the small-town feel of the shop, where you can enjoy coffee, breakfast or lunch, and a nice chat with an extremely friendly owner. Check out the menu on the website and call ahead at 845-363-1647.
Top Bakeries In and Around Brewster Specializing in Sweet Treats
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We heard the peach cake at the Brewster Pastry is something folks in the area look forward to every season. If you have a sweet tooth or you are looking for a special dessert for a holiday party, we think you can’t go wrong with this shop. The chef specializes in European and French style cookies, specialty cakes, and mini pastries. They also offer bagels and other breads. Check out the Brewster Pastry website to see photos of their beautiful pies, tarts, and pastries. The shop is located at 1620 Route 22, and you can call ahead at 845-278-2555.
We love the story behind the Sunflour Bakery, which operates out of a renovated 2,000 square-foot location that was previously a church and before that, many other business types. But what we love most about the story is how much the Carlson family has worked together to build this business, starting from the kids helping their mom out in her first bakery job. If you want to know more about the Carlson family, check out this article the Pawling Record published about them.
Today, Sunflour specializes in making custom cakes for customers. At the shop, they also offer coffee that they roast in house, as well as sweet or savory treats. Find Sunflour Bakery at 5 Broad Street in Pawling. They currently have limited hours between Wednesday and Sunday, so we recommend you check their website before visiting or call ahead at 845-289-0981.
The Best Bread Near Brewster
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The Baker’s Wife is a prime contender for the best bread in the Brewster area, according to our in-house and external sources. This is a micro bakery and mill that specializes in small-batch, leavened, handmade bread and features fresh-milled regional flour in all recipes. Baker Martin Wilson’s most popular breads are jalapeño cheddar and chocolate cherry. He also creates homemade pretzels, croissants, sourdough, and other artisanal loaves and baguettes. Some reviewers describe the texture of the loaves as having the perfect amount of crunch on the crust, with a perfectly soft center.
The Baker’s Wife is located in Pawling, New York. However, there is no dedicated storefront, and we recommend ordering through their partner, the Sunflower Bakery (mentioned in the previous section) or following The Baker’s Wife on Facebook to find out where Martin will feature his products next.
LMNOP Bakery is also a micro bakery specializing in bread. Their website describes the ordering and pick up information, stating that the menu tends to consist of a staple sourdough and two or three specialty loaves. You are generally able to choose between a round or sandwich-style loaf, though some are only available in one of the two options. Finally, you are able to choose your pick-up day (Wednesdays through Saturdays only) and date. The pick-up location is at Mast Market, 92 S Moger Ave., Mt Kisco, NY, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
LMNOP is baking out of the Mast Market currently, but baker Anne Mayhew is working on eventually opening up a storefront location in Katonah. You can find more information on the LMNOP website, and we were happy to learn from reviewing the Facebook page that as of September, Anne is trialing outdoor wood-fired pizza workshops. She also offers workshops for learning introductory and advanced sourdough techniques, as well as how to make sourdough pretzels!
There you have it! Whether you’re looking for a bagel, a delicious sweet treat, or nice bread for your next holiday dinner, we’ve got you covered in this top bakeries in Brewster feature. Did we cover all your favorites? We would love to hear what you think. Please contact us today.
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