Simple Loaf Bakehouse — Restaurant in New York

I lived in Park Slope for two months when I moved back to Brooklyn and as someone who has grown up in NY, this is one of the best bakeries/cafes I have ever been to. It is one of the highlights as I’ve gotten reintroduced to New York and reminds me why I fell in love with Brooklyn.

I have had most things on their menu, but I have to say their savory pastries absolutely hit it out of the park. This includes the baked egg (bacon is a must!), ham and cheese croissant, and turkey, jalapeño and cheese croissant. I also love their scallion potato frittata, which is a huge portion size btw! The sweet pastries are also amazing, my favorite being the chocolate almond croissant.

Some lunch highlights include the chicken salad croissant sandwich, the Caesar salad sandwich, and the turkey sandwich. I love that you can order most of their sandwiches by a half or whole. Half is still a generous portion, and I will only get a whole if I’m splitting with my partner. With all of the bread baked in house, everything is super fresh and made to perfection.

The team there also rocks. Special shout out to Lupe, but everyone we’ve encountered has been amazing, and we’ve grown to look forward to seeing everyone almost daily.

I’m moving out of the neighborhood, but I will only be a few subway stops away. Thank you for...

SOFT FRESH BREAD!! So happy they decided to move and open out here. Delicious freshly made bread that sells out daily! If you stop in the morning thinking you can wait to pick up later in the afternoon - bad move. Get it right then. People are recognizing how good their goods are and gobbling them up immediately. Their pastries are also probably some of the best I've ever had around here. Moist and flavorful such as the blueberry Danish which I find is dry at OTHER locations and their blueberry muffin (did I detect some lemon in there?). The cinnamon muffin is another must have. Got a mocha to chill in back and that was also made well. In back you have this cute country like self-seating area to relax and enjoy company with friends. From there you can see the goods being made from behind a glass partition. There's also a nice backyard to top it off for warm days. The chocolate babka is always a great choice as is the chocolate almond croissant 🥐. They've even added more breakfast options for the weekend like an array of quiche and frittatas to choose from. Outdoor seating with covered umbrellas are now in front add another option to relax and eat.

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Bad service. Overpriced & inadequate food.

I visited this cafe in hopes to enjoy a light lunch and pleasant ambiance along our exploration of Park Slope on my Birthday. Off first glance, the cafe is charming and offers a wide variety. After ordering, we asked if we could sit out front by the street. The empty tables were filled with dirty plates and utensils left by previous customers. We asked the woman who took our order if anyone was sitting there (clearly no one was) and she replied "I have no idea". We then asked if the tables could be cleared so we could sit. She begrudgingly walked by us, proceeded outside, threw the plates in the bin, and walked back inside. After saying "thank you", she didn't bother to glance our way. I received the avocado toast I ordered, which cost a whopping $18.78 (including tip) and laughed in despair. It was such a sad piece of hard sourdough bread with 4 tiny slices of tomato and a stale avocado. Won't be returning and wouldn't recommend. As someone who used to work in the service industry, it’s a shame to witness people underestimating the value of quality + friendly...