Corner Cafe & Bakery
“The smell is wonderful and makes me want to go buy whatever it is that they are baking right at that moment!!!”
“Their coffee is also delish and the decorations in the store are always so creative and fitting for every holiday/ month/season!”
“Overall, this place is a gem in the Upper East Side.”
Corner Cafe & Bakery
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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This is the new incarnation of the bakery that's associated with the Corner Cafe, a block south. With a new emphasis on bagels, it's worth revisiting. They still have some of the sweets from the old operation, but many more cream cheese spreads and sandwich options.
The layout is still awful, especially when it gets busy. There's a huge amount of empty space, a few tables, and a nonsensical ordering system.
The bagels are terrific. Yes, the interior is a bit soft and over-proofed, but the exterior is just this side of crunchy, the flavor is excellent, and the toppings actually adhere.
I know the softness may bother some bagel purists, but the perfect is the enemy of the good. And these bagels are pretty darn good.
My sister brought me here during the summer and I remember my experience vividly. Upon walking in we were able to sit wherever we wanted, which was nice because we chose seats near the window.
Now on to the server. He had an attitude, and didn't bother to attempt a smile once. When I asked for my coffee he forgot my cream, and I had to flag down a busboy for it. Then as we placed our orders my sister was genuinely curious about the granola and yogurt and wanted to know if not getting the banana would effect the price. At first he says no it doesnt change the price. Then my sister tells him then thats fine and that she will get the yogurt and banana.
When the food comes the banana isn't there so she asks the server for it and he says sorry and goes to get the banana. But then he comes back empty handed and says that on the menu it says banana OR yogurt and goes on to say would you like to speak with the manager? At this point we were already livid and just wanted to get out of there because on the menu it clearly says banana AND yogurt.
What a horrible experience for portions that were ridiculously minuscule. And as for my spinach wrap it was bland. The only good thing was the side salad that had some kind of oil and vinegar dressing.
Couldn't agree more with one of the comments – "the smell is better than the actual taste." If you live in the neighborhood like I do, walking by Corer Bakery at basically any hour is intoxicating – it smells SO good. You walk in and it's beautifully decorated with the pastries laid out nicely…but the taste themselves? Not great, actually kind of stale. I always have high hopes for whatever red velvet cupcake I eat, but these tasted like they were out for hours as did all of the other baked goods I've eaten here (except the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie, but that was packaged). I will say that the coffee is pretty good and worth trying though.
I've been coming here for years. Coffee is very good. Just the way I like it. Not too strong not too weak. The baked goods can't be beat! I love the cupcakes!
I've never tried the yogurt. Pies and cakes are great! The best bagels in Manhattan. Fresh baked daily. Wide variety of flavors!! Lots of flavors of cream cheese too.
I love the window seating. Get here early if you want to sit. This place us usually full of locals eating, chatting, or reading their paper over a cup of coffee.
If you want a full meal go to the next corner! The corner south of here has their restaurant!
I highly recommend!
Just opened today, May 11, 2016.
It's still owned and operated by The Corner Cafe and Bakery. And it still bakes all of the goodies for the sister restaurant bakery and restaurant on the corner of 92 and 3rd, and Madison Avenue.
For one- I can speak on behalf of most of the neighborhood residents, that we were all anticipating the reopening of The Bagel Shop.
It's rebranded and recreated its entire space. It's a bright, open space, suitable for both children and adults.
And second, I always complained about how salty their Everything Bagels were. But they could not do anything about it, since their bagels were manufactured elsewhere. But now, their everything bagels are delicious. And they even have flagels!
Everything is made on-premise.
Ok so after looking at some of the pictures and reviews I'm starting to think I went on an off day, half the stuff other yelpers talk about I never saw.
Came in with a craving for something delicious and sweet for breakfast and I was totally underwhelmed by what they had. Nothing from the display jumped at me, it all just lacked luster. They had some cookies, pies, cakes but nothing really special or that grabbed my eye and said take me home.
The coffee did smell very good. The lady behind the register was nice enough but you could tell she really didn't want to be bothered every time I asked a question. The place was clean and everything had it's place. There are few tables were you can sit and eat and sip your goods.
After looking at what they had over and over I refused to go home empty handed and picked a slice of coconut custard pie not at all what I initially would have wanted to eat for breakfast but nothing else was appealing. I have to say the pie was good. Was it the best coconut custard pie I've ever had, no. Would I get it again, yes. Was it worth $6 for a slice, no.
This review is solely based on my attempt to buy a gift card here. My boss is a fan of this place, and I thought it would be nice to get her a gift card for Christmas. I stopped by earlier tonight, a Sunday, to make the purchase. The restaurant was open, but they told me that they are only allowed to sell gift cards when a manager is around to sign off on them. Conveniently, this is Monday-Friday 10-5. For those of us with jobs, forget about trying to purchase a gift card from here! Now I must scramble to find a replacement gift. Ugh!
You can smell this neighborhood bakery when you're in the block radius. Waft it all in. You walk in to an enormous open kitchen with bakers kneading dough and tempering chocolate. Around the perimeter of the entrance, you can easily witness neighbors catching up, and children eating butterfly shaped sugar cookies with pink sprinkles laden on top. It's a feel good establishment.
Corner Bakery serves an array of humble baked goods that have helped me make it through the miserable months of studying for the mcat and the just as miserable breakups. That's a lot of weight I just put on this bakery, I know. I was feeling a lot of feels when I lived in the area.
Order:
– House drip coffee with some milk (I liked the soy) or just black
– Orange-date muffin:
Do you remember being a little kid and hopping out of Baskin-Robbins feeling damn excited for your ice cream cone, only to feel devastated as you watch the whole scoop splat onto the sidewalk in slo-mo after your first lick? That's how I felt as an "adult" when a strange, incredibly strong wind swept up my muffin and flung it out of my hands and onto the streets. My roommates had never seen me enter the apartment so distraught. The orange brings a light acid to the earthy and ever so homey date flavor. It's a hug.
– Savory scone (usually has bacon in it): it's like a breakfast sandwich in a more compact, neat, but also delicious form. Butter and bacon, all encompassed in a baked good. Wut.
– Cranberry banana muffin
– Sugarless scone (mixed berry)
– Breakfast sandwich on croissant: You can pick what you want but I think my favorite was the classic bacon, egg and cheese. It comes out steamy and fresh.
**skip cupcakes (but I'm from the DC area and nobody beats Georgetown Cupcakes in my book).
Really try anything that catches your eye! They have their regular rotation, but sprinkle in some seasonal treats. They're not Jean-Georges, but also don't try to be.