Richer’s Bakery & Cafe
“Fruit pies are worth the trip here, perfect amount of sweetness while maintaining the flaky crust.”
“They make some stuff amazing like black and white cookies and seven layer cake.”
“The veggie tuna and veggie cream cheese are habit forming and the everything bagels (sunflower seeds!)”
Richer’s Bakery & Cafe
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
6 reviews
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Call me a bit picky on bakeries, but this place does not deserve 5 stars. Popped in here the other day since I have been curious about this place for some time. Was thinking to myself, " can't wait to get some yummy sweets into my belly!" The girl at the counter was not the friendliest, and I am not sure why, since I am a customer and her job and salary sort of depend on me buying products! Right? Anyhow, she grudgingly stopped what she was doing, and helped me. I wanted a half dozen cookies, min-linzer tarts, and some assorted Italian cookies. I also asked an iced coffee, and what I got was an iced half-half. Now I like my coffee with half-half, but not drowned in it. But since the girl was so scary at the counter, I didn't bother to ask for another one. The cookies were A-OK, and they don't keep well, and were stale by the next day. Eh…I have to find another place for bakery items. ISO bakery paradise…
Stopped by for a cup of coffee while my fiance was getting his haircut at Sergio's. I've passed by many times and have seen cute elderly groups hanging outside, chatting while sipping on their coffees and nibbling on baked goodies, but have never stepped my foot in. I was caffeine deprived and in dire need of some java the day I did, and boy I wish I could've retracted that foot. The coffee was pretty nasty, for a lack of better terms. It tasted like a cigarette bud soaked in a hot cup of water with a spritz of milk. Not that I am a smoker, but I've had enough coffee to know how to describe them, and that's pretty much what it resembled to me. Mind you, the service seemed great, despite the long line of elderly women inquiring about nearly everything, the staff remained calm and collected. They weren't smiling (I wouldn't be either), but neither did they display aggravation that a typical New Yorker would handling these customers. Let's raise a glass to them!
If I am feeling daring enough, I may give them another chance by sampling one of their cookies/cakes next time …
Unfortunately we ignored this gem too long. We would use Richer's for desserts on the go (family gathering, friends coming over, canolis for Pittsburgh)and each time it was a hit. But for some reason we used them too infrequently. Now we make sure to stop there for a very good bagel and coffee.
Nice bakery offering the usual cakes and pastries. Some notable differences, they do have a hot kitchen. They sell omelets (limited choices, western, goat cheese, vegetarian, or spinach). They have a french toast bagel! Never seen that before. And can't take a pic, sold out.
The bagels are cold or room temp so if you want it warm, better order it toasted. They also sell chicken salad, egg salad, and whitefish. So like a mini deli section.
Coffee was piping hot but slightly watered down. Not rich or aromatic. Oh well.
I'm giving it three stars only for the options, the nice counter folks, and for variety of baked goods. They are also very generous with the spreads on the bagels but that's only if you like it thick. Ask for a knife to wipe some off.
Ok, you must get the Mandel Bread (Mandelbrut). It's not bread. It's a cake with walnuts shaped like bread with chocolate drizzled on the top. Have them slice that sucka in the bread slicer. Serve to your guests. Nothing's better. Nothing's better. Parking in front n back. Credit cards accepted. Everything there is delicious.
Good, solid spot for bagels on the morning sprint to work.
Sometimes there's a bit too much salt on the everything bagel, and sometimes the veggie cream cheese doesn't look so "pleasing", but it's a decent spot and definitely very reasonable pricing wise. Would just stick with the plain creamcheese.
Iced coffee isn't bland compared to a lot of other bakery/cafe spots that are similar.
Girls behind the counter are always very helpful.
Egg sandwiches take a bit too long if you're in a rush or parked out front without paying the meter (haha).
Also — no REAL bacon here, only turkey bacon 🙁
And their chocolate/nut twist bread babka thing is amazing.
Would give 3.5 stars, but can't.