The 12 best kosher bakeries in Brooklyn

Although NYC boasts an impressive roster of top-notch kosher restaurants, when it comes to bakeries, Brooklyn undeniably reigns supreme. Across the borough, seemingly every other block is home to a professional pastry purveyor slinging out baked goods that don’t just cater to Jewish crowds, but appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth and a sense of curiosity. Kashrut-observant or not, you’d be remiss not to try them.

Many of Brooklyn’s best kosher bakeries specialize in a particular culinary lane—Middle Eastern pastries here, classic European desserts there—while a few ambitious spots manage to do it all, and do it well.

Whether you’re looking for a dessert to bring to a Shabbat dinner, a special-occasion showstopper or simply a way to satisfy a Tuesday afternoon craving, here are the best kosher bakeries in Brooklyn—all worth traveling to the borough for, even if you don’t live nearby.

World of Chantilly

World of Chantilly does all the standards—cupcakes, cookies, pies—but it’s the specialty cakes that steal the spotlight. Call a few days ahead of a birthday or celebration and order a custom cake based on your own parameters that looks phenomenal and tastes even better. The bakery also produces wedding cakes that are sure to wow an entire room. 4302 Farragut Road

Sander’s Bakery

Sander’s has been serving Brooklyn since 1959, so it’s safe to say they know exactly what they’re doing. The challah is excellent (obviously), but the chocolate-based baked goods are the real stars. From chocolate croissants to babka, don’t leave the Williamsburg shop without grabbing at least one indulgent treat. 159 Lee Avenue

Green’s Bakery

Green’s is, probably, the most recognizable name on this list. Its baked goods are sold in kosher supermarkets across the city (those packaged smiley-face cupcakes with different color frostings are from here!). While the bakery ships nationwide, visiting the original storefront is an experience worth the trek. You’ll get to see where some of the most distributed kosher baked goods in the country are actually made! 65 Franklin Avenue

Shloimy’s Heimishe Bakery

Shloimy’s consistently comes up when asking locals about the best bakeries in Brooklyn—and for good reason. The selection runs the gamut: packaged, made-in-house cakes perfect to keep at home, plus doughnuts, danishes and one-off pastries that are ideal for a grab-and-go breakfast. 430 Avenue P

Mansoura Bakery

If you’re craving Middle Eastern flavors in baked-goods form, Mansoura is the only place you should consider. The lineup includes maamoul (shortbread cookies stuffed with dates, pistachios or walnuts), Turkish delight and a range of baklavas. The Mansoura family has operated the Kings Highway bakery since 1961, but their baking legacy goes back even further: to 1780, when ancestors opened a bakery and confectionery business in Aleppo, Syria. Visiting feels like stepping into a living slice of history. 515 Kings Highway

Oneg

Here’s the move at Oneg: walk in and grab one of everything. If restraint or time are required, go straight for the chocolate babka, widely considered one of the best kosher babkas in New York. It’s massive, decadent and oozing chocolate beneath a generous dusting of sugar. Note: the bakery sits in the heart of Hasidic Brooklyn—so dress accordingly: no shorts, tank tops or barefoot entries. 188 Lee Avenue

Schreiber’s Homestyle Bakery

Unlike many bakeries on this list, Schreiber’s also serves coffee and doughnuts, making it an ideal breakfast stop. Pick up pastries for later in the day and you’ve got yourself an all-day destination. 4204 14th Avenue; 2008 Avenue M; 424 Avenue M

Pressers

Like Schreiber’s, Pressers doubles as a breakfast spot. The bagels are “authentically New York,” boiled in a special kettle and baked fresh daily. Pair them with lox, spreads, salads—and, yes, add a couple of pastries to your order while you’re at it. 1720 Avenue M

Ostrovitsky Bakery

At Ostrovitsky, it’s all about the challah and the doughnuts during Hanukkah. The latter come in an impressive range of flavors, from traditional to more eclectic options. The challah, meanwhile, sticks to the classics, which is exactly how challah should be (why mess with something that works?). 1124 Avenue J

Kaff’s Bake Shop

This popular bakery also serves sandwiches, salads and lunch options, but trust us: the aroma of sugar and butter alone will convince you to add dessert to your order. The doughnuts and cookies are especially hard to resist. 4518 Fort Hamilton Parkway; 2914 Avenue J; 1906 Avenue M

Brooklyn Artisan Bakehouse

The Brooklyn Artisan Bakehouse may just be the prettiest spot on this list. The farmhouse-style space is more restaurant than bakery, with a full menu (including kid-friendly options), but the pastries (all made in-house, of course) are not to be missed. The croissants and cinnamon rolls are standouts, though honestly, you can’t go wrong with much here. 665 Empire Boulevard

Patis

How could we not include Patis, one of the most recognizable kosher bakery names in New York? Despite recent financial troubles, Patis still operates two Brooklyn locations. Full disclosure: we find the food stronger than the baked goods—but that speaks more to the excellence of the savory offerings than any real shortcomings in the cookies or tarts. 266 Kingston Avenue; 1716 Avenue M