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Best Bakery in Morris Park
Master Critic Review
Pelham Bake Shop
7.6
Pelham Bake Shop is a neighborhood bakery-café on Crosby Avenue serving cookies, cakes, mini pastries, and breakfast plates in a casual setting. It draws regulars for Italian butter cookies, napoleons, and coffee when you want a classic Bronx bakery hangout rather than a polished patisserie.
Must-Try Dishes:
Assorted Italian butter cookies, Napoleon pastry, Mini fruit tarts
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 6.9
Consistency: 7
Food Quality: 7.7
Atmosphere: 6.3
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Neighborhood bakery-café with a long history and wide pastry case.
Who should go: Locals wanting cookies, cake, and casual coffee.
When to visit: Early mornings or late afternoons between rushes.
What to order: Italian butter cookies, Napoleon, mini fruit tarts.
Insider tip: Mix cookies and mini pastries by the pound to sample widely.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Primarily street parking along Crosby Avenue; easier early mornings and mid-afternoons
Dress code: Casual — everyday neighborhood bakery attire is fine
Noise level: Low to moderate — generally conversational except during breakfast rush
Weekend wait: Not applicable — bakery closes before dinner hours
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait, though the counter can get briefly busy
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — many pastries and breakfast items are naturally vegetarian
Vegan options: Limited — selection varies and not all items are labeled
Gluten-free options: Very limited — best to confirm daily offerings at the counter
Best For
Better for: Classic Bronx-style cookies, pastries, and casual neighborhood coffee breaks in a laid-back setting
Consider Alternatives If: You’re looking for upscale patisserie, specialty-diet baking, or a formal brunch environment