Librae
28 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC29 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Librae draws repeated praise for its pastries, especially the pistachio rose croissant. Recommendations also include loomi babka and shakshuka focaccia. A visitor who compared nearby bakeries chose it as a favorite for both pastries and coffee, while another particularly liked the savory selection. One visitor enjoyed the croissant but wished it had been warmer and fresher; another reports limited evening availability.
Address
Librae Bakery, 35 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pistachio rose croissant, Loomi babka, Shakshuka focaccia
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Exact_Umpire3710 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Praises the shakshuka focaccia and rates the tahini date latte as their top drink.
- Recommendsu/Grwl in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025taste
Enjoyed the taste and texture of the croissant, but wished it had been fresher and warmer; loved the danish.
- Recommendsu/abrokebroker in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Includes it in a list of recommended spots for this request.
- Recommendsu/vagrantwastrel in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Says its pastries are outstanding and names its pistachio croissant as their favorite in the city.
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025
Lists it among places they would recommend to Manhattan visitors.
- Recommendsu/LeftReflection6620 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Calls Librae Bakery amazing.
- Recommendsu/Prior_Head_1268 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Strongly agrees that Librae is the top choice.
- Recommendsu/Unlikely-Guess3775 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Lists it among suggested spots for innovative pastries.
Show all 29 cited comments
- Recommendsu/justflipping in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Included among general recommendations for this kind of visit.
- Recommendsu/CharacterBike314 in r/AskNYC · Dec 2023
Lists Librae Bakery as a bakery suggestion for a pastry-focused trip.
- Recommendsu/titaniumdoughnut in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Lists Librae Bakery among top neighborhood pastry shops.
- Recommendsu/rosestrathmore in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Names Librae as a direct answer to the request, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Infinite_Carpenter in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste
Lists this among places making great croissants.
- Recommendsu/goldenapple212 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste
Lists this among bakeries making excellent versions that rank among the world's best.
- Recommendsu/lexbarks in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026variety
Favorite for variety; savory items like focaccia and zaatar bun are excellent.
- Recommendsu/NYEDMD in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Describes it as a good all-purpose bakery.
- Recommendsu/AuxiliaryAlternate in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Lists it as a croissant option among a few places.
- Recommendsu/porcupossum in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Calls Librae one of their favourites.
- Recommendsu/StrengthDouble in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024taste
Tried it recently and calls it their favorite, praising its pastries and coffee.
- Recommendsu/bigsplitenergy in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Enthusiastically recommends Librae Bakery.
- Recommendsu/2025Hope in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Suggests the pistachio croissant at Librae.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Goose_771 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Calls Librae's pastries heavy, buttery and delicious.
- Recommendsu/howie0710 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Lists Librae among bakeries they consider great.
- Recommendsu/disintegrateandfade in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Lists Librae Bakery as a bakery to try.
- Recommendsu/Thick-Definition7416 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024taste
Recommends it, especially the loomi babka and a few other baked goods.
- Recommendsu/c__montgomery_burns_ in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Names Librae as the single answer.
- Recommendsu/EntertainmentLess381 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Names Librae as one of several good extra bakery options.
- Recommendsu/MelFishers in r/AskNYC · Dec 2023
Names Librae Bakery as a direct answer, with no details given.
- Mixedu/frankietheduck in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Calls Librae a nice spot, but says it isn't open in the evenings.
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