Best Bakery Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
L'Appartement 4F
Hand-rolled French pastries and sourdough served in a townhouse bakery-wine bar.
Notable Picks
8.7
L'Appartement 4F brings a Parisian-style bakery to Brooklyn Heights with hand-rolled croissants, slow-fermented sourdough and a short list of seasonal pastries. Locals line up early for pistachio croissants, baguettes and the much-talked-about croissant cereal in a cozy, takeout-focused space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Almond croissant, Pistachio rose croissant, Kouign-amann
What makes it special: Hand-rolled French pastries and sourdough served in a townhouse bakery-wine bar.
8.4
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Sweet Treats Escapes
Mia's Bakery is a high-volume Cobble Hill bakery-cafe known for towering cakes, cheesecakes and a deep case of slices, pies and pastries. With long hours, a backyard patio and thousands of online reviews, it functions as an all-day dessert and coffee stop for both locals and visitors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oreo cheesecake slice, Seven-layer blackout cake, Tres leches cupcake
What makes it special: Large-format cakes and an enormous dessert case backed by heavy review volume.
8.4
Laurel Bakery, from the team behind Oxalis, brings restaurant-level technique to breads, viennoiserie and savory sandwiches on Columbia Street. The airy, design-forward space and meticulous baking make it a destination for serious bread and pastry fans willing to pay a premium.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jambon-beurre sandwich, Pain suisse, Country rye loaf
What makes it special: Fine-dining chefs apply meticulous technique to breads, pastries and composed bakery plates.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Ferrane Bakery is a newer Swedish-style bakery in Brooklyn Heights from the team behind Scandinavian candy shop BonBon. Cardamom-laced buns, cinnamon rolls and seasonal cakes anchor a small but focused menu that gives the neighborhood something different from traditional American bakeries.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cardamom bun, Cinnamon roll, Princess cake slice
What makes it special: Scandi-inspired buns and cakes bring a Nordic angle to the local bakery scene.
7.9
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Family-owned since 1949, Lassen & Hennigs is a Montague Street deli-bakery known for red velvet cake, black-and-white cookies and a sprawling case of everyday desserts. It doubles as a neighborhood commissary for cakes, pies and platters that end up at birthdays, office gatherings and holiday tables across Brooklyn Heights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Red velvet cake slice, Black-and-white cookie, Pumpkin or classic cheesecake slice
What makes it special: Decades-old deli-bakery turning out classic New York cakes, cookies and party platters.
7.7
One Girl Cookies is a long-running Cobble Hill bakery-cafe specializing in petite tea cookies, whoopie pies and cakes alongside espresso drinks. Locals treat it as a low-key spot for coffee dates, gift boxes and small dessert orders rather than elaborate plated pastries.
Must-Try Dishes:
Assorted tea cookies box, Whoopie pie, Layer cake slice of the day
What makes it special: Compact bakery-cafe with a signature lineup of cookies, whoopie pies and giftable sweets.