NYC Upstate | Stunning Bakery Where Everything's Delicious 🥐

📍Mel the Bakery If you're heading to Chuang Yen Monastery, don’t miss this Hudson gem—a bakery known for slow-fermented breads and perfectly flaky pastries. Pure joy in every bite☺️ Here’s what we tried (all hits!): 🥐 Ham & Cheese Croissant My go-to! Buttery, crispy layers with savory ham & melty cheese inside. Pure happiness🥺 🍫 Chocolate Croissant Light, airy, not greasy at all. Chocolate is rich but not overly sweet—so satisfying! 🥨 Jalapeño & Cheddar Pretzel Croissant For those who love savory + spicy! Crunchy, cheesy, with a mild jalapeño kick. Flavor explosion🤯 🌸 Rhubarb & Pistachio Danish Beautiful and spring-like🩷 Tart rhubarb + nutty pistachio—balanced and not too sweet. 🍥 Cinnamon Roll A Mel signature! Thick frosting stays on top (not soaked through), so you taste more cinnamon and dough, less sugar overload. 🛍️ After eating, explore Hudson! Full of indie bookstores, galleries, antique shops—a perfect artsy day trip. #NYCBakery #UpstateNY #HudsonNY #FoodieTravel #MelTheBakery #PastryLover #WeekendEscape