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Nick Ryan in Manhattan, New York: 10 Spots
This guide turns The Top 10 Best Bakeries in NYC of 2025 from Nick Ryan into a practical bakery & cafe map with 10 saved spots around Manhattan, Fort Greene, and Long Island City. The mapped places include a bakery stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Nick Ryan curated a list of his top 10 New York City bakeries after visiting over 50 locations throughout the year. He emphasized his credibility by noting he has visited every featured spot at least twice, highlighting the potato knish from Elbow Bread as the best in the city. His ultimate favorites range from traditional scones at The Hungry Gnome to unique ube treats in Queens and Bushwick.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bakery stop or short itinerary in Manhattan.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 10 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Kora
Bakery in 45-12 Greenpoint Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA, Sunnyside, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Elbow Bread
Bakery in 1 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Dolly's Coffee Shop
Bakery in 53 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233, USA, Ocean Hill, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
Bakery in 167 W 74th St, New York, NY 10023, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Hani’s bakery + café
Bakery in 67 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Petit Chou
Bakery in 229 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Thea
Bakery in 17 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA, Fort Greene, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Birdee
Bakery in 316 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA, Williamsburg, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Saint Street Cakes
Bakery in 86 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA, Fort Greene, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - The Hungry Gnome
Bakery in 47-10 Austell Pl Ground Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA, Long Island City, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- espresso martini cup
- chocolate chip cookie
- scones
- banana bread
- ube donut
- flan donut
- ube latte
- morning ube bun
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- visited over 50 bakeries in New York City
- toured St. Cakes in Brooklyn
- visited wholesale bakery The Hungry Gnome
- explored Filipino-owned Kora Bakery in Queens
- tried ice cream sundaes at Dolly's Coffee Shop
- visited Birdie Bakery in Domino Sugar Factory
- sampled Jewish-influenced pastries at Elbow Bread
- visited multiple Win Son Bakery locations
Planning notes for New York
Lincoln Square, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is a district defined by its transition from a 19th-century residential area to a mid-20th-century cultural center. Historically, the region was known as San Juan Hill, a densely populated neighborhood that predated the urban renewal projects of the 1950s and 1960s. The current landscape is anchored by the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Must-try foods nearby
- Goat Curried Patties
A signature dish at Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi, the most trending restaurant in Lincoln Center. - Seared Scallops with Cauliflower
At Jean-Georges, a neighborhood crown jewel and top-five NYT-ranked spot in 2026, these scallops are a masterclass in French-American technique. - Classic Cheeseburger and Fries
P.J. Clarke's on Columbus Ave is a local institution where the 'Cadillac' burger remains an iconic choice for theater-goers. - Hand-Pressed Pan Fried Chicken
Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, located just north of the square, is a legendary soul food destination. - Antipasto Misto
A must-order at Cafe Fiorello, where the massive vegetable antipasto bar is the star.
When to go: The best time to visit Lincoln Square is during the late spring (May to June) or the holiday season (late November to December) when the neighborhood is most vibrant. While spring offers mild walking weather and seasonal fruit tarts.
Local tips
- Walk on the right side of the sidewalk and step aside completely if you need to stop or check your phone to avoid obstructing the flow of local traffic.
- Plan to arrive at Lincoln Center at least 30 minutes before showtime, as late seating is often restricted until an appropriate break in the performance.
- Expect to tip between 18% and 22% at sit-down restaurants, as this is the standard social expectation for service in the neighborhood.
- Use the contactless OMNY system with your phone or credit card at the 66th Street-Lincoln Center station for the most efficient subway entry.
What travelers are noticing
- The 'Summer of Dance' festival at Lincoln Center, featuring free outdoor contemporary dance performances and community events through August 2026.
- Breads Bakery's viral 'Lava Cake' Hot Chocolate, a thick, molten chocolate drink trending as a top pairing with their fresh-baked sourdough.
- Air Cafe, a new French-American fine-dining destination opening in the historic Hotel des Artistes building on West 67th Street.
Extra place context
- Levain Bakery - Upper West Side (74th St)
Located just north of Lincoln Center, this is the original location of the bakery that redefined the New York cookie. It serves massive, 6-ounce cookies with gooey centers, alongside rustic baguettes, country boules.
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Planning questions
Where did Nick Ryan eat in Manhattan, New York?
This guide maps all 10 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Manhattan, New York.
What are the must-try foods in Manhattan, New York?
Creator picks from the video include espresso martini cup, chocolate chip cookie, scones, banana bread. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this bakery & cafe map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.