Artisan bakery interior with warm lighting
Est. 1985 · Harlem, NYC

Decades of
uncompromising
craft

From our oven to your table — Manhattan Bakery & Grocers has been shaping the palate of Harlem with handcrafted breads, pastries, and curated pantry essentials for over four decades.

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Baker shaping artisan bread by hand

"Quality is not an act, it is a habit we've cultivated since day one."

— Manhattan Tradition

Our Heritage

A cornerstone of
Harlem's culinary
landscape

For over forty years, Manhattan Bakery & Grocers has stood at the intersection of tradition and community. What began as a modest bakery on Lenox Avenue has grown into a beloved institution — a place where neighbors gather, families celebrate, and the aroma of freshly baked bread welcomes everyone through the door.

Our commitment remains unchanged: every loaf, every pastry, every curated selection in our grocers section is chosen with the same care and intention our founders brought on that first morning in 1985. We source locally whenever possible, bake in small batches, and never compromise on the ingredients that reach your table.

1985

Year established

40+

Years of service

Daily

Fresh baking schedule

Local

Sourced ingredients

What We Offer

From our oven to your
pantry

Freshly baked artisan bread loaves

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, and our signature Harlem Rye — all baked from scratch using traditional methods and the finest organic flours.

Assorted French pastries and croissants

French Pastries

Butter croissants, pain au chocolat, éclairs, and seasonal tarts — crafted with precision and a reverence for classical technique.

Curated pantry essentials and specialty foods

Specialty Grocers

A curated selection of olive oils, artisan cheeses, imported sauces, fresh produce, and pantry staples — everything for the thoughtful cook.

Elegant custom celebration cake

Custom Cakes

From milestone birthdays to wedding celebrations, our pastry chefs create stunning custom cakes tailored to your occasion and taste.

Freshly brewed specialty coffee

Coffee & Beverages

Start your morning right with single-origin espresso, fresh juice, and a rotating selection of teas from around the world.

Seasonal holiday baked goods

Seasonal Specials

Each season brings new flavors — from pumpkin spice loaves in autumn to holiday fruitcakes and spring asparagus tarts.

Our Craft

The discipline of
patient craft

We don't rush bread. Our sourdough cultures are nurtured for days, our doughs cold-fermented overnight, and every batch is shaped by hand. This isn't a constraint we accept — it's a choice we make because flavor cannot be hurried.

In our grocers section, we apply the same discernment. Every product on our shelves has passed our own test — would we serve this to our own family? If the answer isn't an unequivocal yes, it doesn't earn a place in our shop.

Organic & locally sourced

We partner with regional farms and mills for the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.

Small-batch baking

Every loaf and pastry is made in limited quantities to ensure peak freshness and quality.

No artificial shortcuts

No preservatives, no improvers — just flour, water, salt, time, and skill.

Baker's hands working with flour and dough

The best bread is the kind that makes you slow down — that reminds you food is meant to be savored, not rushed. That's the standard we hold ourselves to every single morning.

Manhattan Bakery & Grocers
Visit Us

Come share
a table with us

Address

410 Lenox Avenue

New York, NY 10037

Hours

Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Prefer to order ahead?

Call us to place an order for pickup. Custom cakes require 48 hours notice.

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