Profile

In a city of insipid—if not downright dangerous—salad bars, City Bakery's is a thing apart: gorgeously eclectic, culinarily inspired, effortlessly seasonal. When Mother Nature gives us juicy heirloom tomatoes, chef Maury Rubin gives us delicious tomato sandwiches. He also gives us caramelized French toast and a mildly spiced Mexican tortilla soup, among too many other delectable things to mention: curried local spinach and spicy chickpeas, udon noodles with smoked almonds. And once you've had your tofu-skin-and-edamame salad, you can reward yourself with a cup of the signature chocolate, hot or cold. Like its pretzel croissant, the City Bakery is a true original. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Sat-Sun, all day

Related Stories

Best of New York Awards

• It’s a Wimpy’s World (2013)
• Best All-American Snack (2004)
• Best Brownie (2003)
• Best Brunch (2002)
• Best Veggies (2002)
• Best Do-it-Yourself Dessert (2002)

Featured In

• Cheap Eats 2011: Consumer Price Index (7/18/11)
• Places to Eat Prime Pretzels (4/14/08)
• Taste Test: The Best Hot Chocolate (2/5/07)
• Cheap Eats Guide 2006 (8/7/06)
• Buffalo Wings (2/2/04)

Recipes at The City Bakery

• Pickled Jerusalem Artichokes (2006)
• Strawberry Lemonade (2003)