Hamilton’s Bakery
“For us Hamilton Heights residents this is definitely a relief since the influx of yuppies to the area leaves little room for us to survive on The Chipped Cup alone.”
“Recommend the chicken curry sandwich and you MUST , MUST try Adams Keita latte, is to die for.”
“Having lived by 106th and Columbus for a job previously, Harlem has been a lovely neighborhood that I would visit friends in.”
Hamilton’s Bakery
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Accepts Bitcoin: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
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My not-so-little-anymore cousin got herself an internship in NY for the summer. Now, I've had a heavy hand in raising this one, so I made sure she was just as big a foodie as me. Hey, I have to have someone other than the hubs to brunch with me well after I'm old and gray.
So of course as soon as she arrives, she goes wandering about her new neighborhood looking for a place to make me jealous with.
She sent me a care package with some baked goodies from a "gem" she found:
– Pretzel Breads
– Raison Crackle Bread
– Chocolate Espresso Cookies
– Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
I done raised her right.
Each kind was wrapped tightly together with parchment paper and layer after layer of plastic wrap. I knew that it was the bakery that did it for her because they put their cute little sticker on it, labeled each pack, then put clear instructions on how to reheat the heavenly offerings for the best taste.
I'll update my reviews as I start tasting the different treats (hopefully I can exercise some self-restraint and not finish everything this weekend). This morning, I tried a pretzel bread with my breakfast. I liked that the bread didn't get tough and chewy while sitting in my fridge for a few days. I think it's because the bread wasn't as dense as pretzel breads tend to be. The outside was crisp while the inside was still soft. The dough had a bit of sweetness to it that was a welcome contrast to the slight saltiness of the exterior.
I didn't see any salt on the exterior of the bread (checked the package to make sure they didn't just fall off). I think I've come to expect and look forward to the large, rough salt crystals – it's a visual come-take-a-bite-out-of-me of any pretzel treat.
I'm reading all the reviews, and maybe it's because I'm from LA where I'm used to vendors using high quality ingredients and charging more than the local diner, but I see nothing wrong with someone pricing their products based on their judgement of the products and work that went into it. Based on just my first tasting of what should have been stale pretzel bread, I can say that I'd be happy to visit Hamilton's for the fresh, real deal in person!
I'm looking forward to reheating my next treat!
Man am I disappointed. I live a block away and had high hopes for this location. Walking in I definitely enjoyed the decor and seating, but the buck stops there (literally, since I won't be supporting such a spiteful owner. Read on…)
Walking by on their opening day I figured I'd pop in to scope it out. Hopeful they would have vegan options, a hope inspired by their modern take on rustic appeal. Real hip, forward thinking place I thought.
Fail.
The owner recommended a muffin with an egg on top, I said no thanks and asked if they had anything vegan. She immediately became visually upset and stand offish saying it's "impossible to cook without eggs and butter, and things won't rise in the oven". Keeping a level head, I politely countered with several alternatives since I love baking and cooking in general. At this point she shut down and absolutely refused to accommodate vegans, interrupting me mid-sentence.
Of course I don't expect everyone to have vegan options, but I can't stand snarky business owners.
I understand opening day is stressful, but don't take it out on your patrons. And maybe keep an open mind, or at the very least don't insult me. Don't forget that neighborhood locals are your bread and…. butter(?) demographic.
Also, I find it highly suspect that a business opening less than twelve hours ago would have numerous 5 star reviews written 24 hours ago by people with ~2 reviews and no other recent activity.