Mary O's Irish Soda Bread Shop — Restaurant in New York

Since the shop opened my annual order was received way before St Patrick’s Day 🙌🏼 OG HONY (Human’s of New York) mail order customer. When scones were made at the bar. They were fantastic each reorder, too.

SO excited. So happy reoccurring customers have helped the dream come true for Mary, family, HONY, and everyone. Plus, my dream to have Irish Soda bread every year from my hometown while living abroad.

This year scones and a loaf were ordered, like every year since HONY, as soon as the email invite was received to avoid the ominous FOMO.

Noticed some people complained the complimentary included Irish butter and jam isn’t enough to cover everything … this is not my experience. I find this the perfect amount for every bite.

If you’re someone who drowns food in condiments ask for extra. A little goes a long way to complement the ISB.

The boxes fit perfect in a large freezer bag. The ones from Amazon bag base open extra wide. Recommend this type.

When reheating frozen to fresh flavor use 350 warm oven and aluminum foil.

For years I’ve brought NY bagels, rolls, etc back to the Midwest. Frozen and reheated this way. Always tastes fresh from the oven.

The directions say refrigerate. Maybe overnight but if storing use the freezer. The fridge can dehydrate any product made with flour.

I find freezing retains quality reheat is fresh baked flavor.

Upon mentioning Mary’s to family in NY they’ve said they order, too, since HONY. Everyone I know who eats the scones or bread have rave reviews.

When ordering is open, definitely not before St Patrick’s for a few months ‘cause this is the biggest order time. Instead of waiting in line consider online order and freeze until ready to use.

From my understanding this is why the store opened. Plus it was a dream. If in NYC expect a long wait. Visit when it’s warmer outside or expect to wait in the cold.

My picture is of the bread slice. Used a serrated knife to cut a frozen slice which was easy. It’s firm but easy to slice, imo, if you slice the loaf on its side.

This year had scones and the bread. Easy to warm the scones. Takes a little longer with a slice.

In the picture included the coffee and tea drank while enjoying the bread. Movement Roasters Company is a group of dedicated people to hand sift beans to maintain no bugs being ground in one bean at a time. Something the government allows in corporate coffee … look up FDA -

Food Defect Levels Handbook: Levels of natural or unavoidable defects in foods that present no health hazards for humans.

The tea is from a partnership with a Japanese farm that uses traditional practices and first cut leaves. Creating the best tea I’ve drank. Ever.

Their Roastary is in Stowe VT and the farm is in Panama. They pay farmers from other countries 10x compared to corporations and everyone pours love into the process. Like Mary and team mix into the Irish Soda Bread process.

For the meal in the picture added a few different things for the picture. Also included is the letter Mary includes from a family member in every box. And, some samples of the tea and coffee. The coffee bags are from the winter sampler so they’re a little smaller.

You can see the size of the complimentary butter and homemade jam. An unexpected surprise the first year. A delight annually since.

The little book is my daily planner/ journal filled in after bible study. Reflecting on joy and peace with every sip and bite gives each moment the deepest pleasure.

Being accustomed to an annual event am not sure if I’ll order more often with the option available since the store is open. I could eat this Irish Soda Bread every single day.

I make homemade muffins but the Mary O’s are one’s I’m not able to replicate. The flour is specially ordered. Its journey is quite the tale on its own.

I wish everyone knew the backstory. Each tiny detail since HONY invites a relationship to the preparation, process, and people. How these delightful scones and now bread fill my tummy is a way to be part of my hometown when away. Yours, too, near or...

Came to check out the place after seeing an Instagram reel about the scones.

Based on their recommendation (and earlier reviews) I went early morning (7:30 am) on a Sunday, crossing my fingers that there wouldn’t be a wait. Thankfully it seemed I had missed any crowd or long wait as the 5 or 6 people inside had ordered and were just waiting.

I initially placed an order for 3 scones and an oat milk hot chocolate, but since you can only get butter and jam on the side if you’re getting the box of 6- I upgraded to that instead.

I received my order fairly quick, hot chocolate as sweet and warm. I grabbed one of the very few seats to enjoy as my scones cooled.

Now, for what you’re all really here for:

The Scones -Soft, light, smaller than expected I split one down the middle and slathered a generous amount of butter and a spoonful of jam on the halves.

-salty, sweet, delicious Despite being mostly cooled, the combination essentially melts in your mouth when you take that first bite. The blackberry jam will drop down your hand as you realize this- this is what a proper scone SHOULD be. Not the dry , dense, and oversized nonsense you see practically everywhere else in the city.

I bought the box to share but honestly, I’m tempted to keep them for myself.

INFO: Get box of 6, jam and butter will come on side Currently the only non dairy milk offered is Oat seating is very limited, two 2 tops and a single seater restroom available Other Irish favorites like Barry’s tea & Tayto crisps are also available for sale

TLDR; It’s definitely not overhyped and worth the early...

I recently visited Mary O’s Irish Soda Shop with a friend on a Friday morning around 10:30 am. The place is charming but definitely on the smaller side, with only about three tables and a bench outside for seating. It wasn't busy when we arrived, which was nice, and we quickly placed our order: two Irish soda breads, a regular latte, and an oat milk latte for me.

The Irish soda bread was the star of the show—soft, flavorful, and just the right amount of richness with the butter and jam. It was definitely the highlight of the experience. Unfortunately, the lattes didn’t impress as much. There was something off about the taste, almost a burnt aftertaste that didn’t sit well.

The service, though, left a bit to be desired. When the soda breads came out, they were packed in one box because my friend had paid for both. She kindly asked for another box, and the response from the staff member (who wasn’t the cashier) felt unnecessarily rude. It wasn’t a busy time, so it seemed like an easy enough request, but her attitude made it uncomfortable. Maybe she was having a bad day, but it did leave a bad impression.

Later, when we found a seat, the same lady called out for “Jade,” though it kind of sounded like “Jake.” Another customer asked, “Jake?” but was met with a sharp response. Again, it wasn’t a huge deal, but it just felt a bit uncalled for.

Overall, while the soda bread was delicious, the service made the experience feel a bit awkward. It’s a cute spot, but I’m not sure I’d rush back. A little more kindness and patience with customers could make all...