photos: amysbread.com & cherrypatter.com.
After hitting the Eggnog a bit too hard last night, you’re probably in need of some good ol’ carbohydrates to soak up that excess rum and get on with your day. Enter: Amy’s Bread. Founded in 1992 in a brightly painted shop in Hell’s Kitchen (9th between 46th & 47th), Amy’s Bread bakes up outstandingly tasty breads and pastries at terrifically affordable prices. And with locations in Chelsea Market and the West Village, nearly everyone can snatch up some hearty Potato Onion Dill bread or perfectly tangy Sourdough.
But don’t just come for the Challah (theirs makes a mean French Toast, by the way)- Amy’s Bread prepares everything from Orange Butter Cookies to gooey Cinnamon Raisin Twists. And such variety! The chefs seem to do no wrong as they concoct what they please each day…
But don’t just come for the Challah (theirs makes a mean French Toast, by the way)- Amy’s Bread prepares everything from Orange Butter Cookies to gooey Cinnamon Raisin Twists. And such variety! The chefs seem to do no wrong as they concoct what they please each day…
“We had some leftover cinnamon raisin dough, so we just rolled ‘em up, drizzled ‘em with icing and here they are- fresh outta the oven!” a chef chirped one morning as I scanned the selection. I most recently ordered a slice of their Home-Style Quickbread to hold me over before a late dinner. The daily flavor: Cranberry Orange Walnut. After placing my order, I found my way to the small seating area- only about 10 tables or so- and happily observed the chefs prepare fresh breads and cakes behind the glass wall in the back of the shop. Free entertainment!
My generously thick Quickbread slice soon arrived, and it smelled heavenly (but that’s how the whole shop smells). Though I initially expected an airy, bread-like consistency, I was pleasantly surprised. Their Quickbread is definitely more of a pound cake: dense and buttery and can hold it’s own without the need of added butter or jam. I could taste a zip from the orange zest with each bite, and was happy to find the plump cranberries and walnuts evenly distributed throughout. The large slice cost me only $2.50 and I was still satisfied a few hours later.
Amy’s Bread is a must if you’re in the area (in this case, 3 areas). Their breads are perfection and the pastries are worth swooning over. Though more elaborate selections can run a bit steep, I’d go for the simple items like their Quickbreads and daily muffin varieties. Amy’s also prepares a great selection of vegetarian sandwiches. Their NY State Goat Cheese on French Baguette with roasted tomato, roasted eggplant, black olive tapenade & fresh thyme looks especially mouthwatering. Look out for an upcoming write-up! With all their unique and delicious choices, this won’t be the last of Amy’s Bread on The Savvy Soybean.
My generously thick Quickbread slice soon arrived, and it smelled heavenly (but that’s how the whole shop smells). Though I initially expected an airy, bread-like consistency, I was pleasantly surprised. Their Quickbread is definitely more of a pound cake: dense and buttery and can hold it’s own without the need of added butter or jam. I could taste a zip from the orange zest with each bite, and was happy to find the plump cranberries and walnuts evenly distributed throughout. The large slice cost me only $2.50 and I was still satisfied a few hours later.
Amy’s Bread is a must if you’re in the area (in this case, 3 areas). Their breads are perfection and the pastries are worth swooning over. Though more elaborate selections can run a bit steep, I’d go for the simple items like their Quickbreads and daily muffin varieties. Amy’s also prepares a great selection of vegetarian sandwiches. Their NY State Goat Cheese on French Baguette with roasted tomato, roasted eggplant, black olive tapenade & fresh thyme looks especially mouthwatering. Look out for an upcoming write-up! With all their unique and delicious choices, this won’t be the last of Amy’s Bread on The Savvy Soybean.
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