Ray's Bakery — Restaurant in Town of Hempstead

Last weekend I discovered this bakery on my walk. I initially assumed it was a wholesale bakery but I was curious and proceeded to check it out and when I walked in and instantly smelled the aroma of freshly baked bread I couldn’t resist even if I wanted to. Long story short I ordered a few bagels and then realized I did not have cash on me as they are a cash only business. The owner said to me to take the bagels and bring back the money the next time I come. I thought that was so sweet of her. I returned shorty after with the cash. I appreciated the amazing customer service and amazing fresh baked...

People need stop calling things Italian when they resemble nothing that’s served in Italy - not now and not 200 years ago. The white, stale, overly dense, not 00 flour product they call italian bread is just offensive to anyone from the motherland or to anyone with good taste. I’m sure if you slather this with mayo and cold cuts, you won’t notice that you’re eating cardboard, but good bread is good on its own and this is certainly not. I’d suggest looking for a German bakery instead and try...

I was served amazing bread from Ray’s at my cousin’s Christmas dinner in Long Island.

She said people were waiting in impressive lines . I believe it . I am not one for mediocre everyday bread and save my palate for this caliber .

I’m sure anyone near Lynbrook/Valley Stream NY already knows about Ray’s and doesn’t want 5 star reviews to let out this secret local gem.

These pictures are worth 2000 Words but you won’t know the amazing taste and texture until you try it.

Ps and YES there...