Red Gate
18 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Red Gate draws repeated recommendations for baked goods, including cookies and a PB&J bar that two visitors particularly praise. One visitor likes its takes on American classics. Corn cakes and buns appear as specials rather than a permanent-menu promise; one commenter warns they are not always available. Visitors also describe sell-outs or queues, so planning ahead is useful.
Address
Red Gate Bakery, 68 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003
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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/abrokebroker in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Includes it in a list of recommended spots for this request.
- Recommendsu/Street_Raisin_8786 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026taste
Says its PB+J bar ranks among their top sweets in a long while; thinks the bakery is quite good.
- Recommendsu/ourannual in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Suggests adding it for its takes on American classics.
- Recommendsu/BittersAndS0da in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Suggests adding it to the list.
- Recommendsu/aneva92 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026variety
Says triple corn cake and corn bun specials have been offered for roughly two weeks.
- Recommendsu/Sea_Pangolin1525 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Suggests adding it as an option.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Relationship7992 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026variety
Reports Red Gate has both a corn bun and a corn cake currently.
- Recommendsu/The_CerealDefense in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Says it deserves a high spot; advises arriving early since it sells out.
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- Recommendsu/drzoidburger in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026taste
Says they're hooked on its PB&J bar.
- Recommendsu/lexbarks in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Calls its cookie top-five material and liked its olive-oil pumpkin loaf.
- Recommendsu/wernerherzdawg in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Calls it incredible but notes it isn't open on Sundays.
- Recommendsu/AuxiliaryAlternate in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Seconds the recommendation of Red Gate.
- Recommendsu/lemongrassgogulope in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026
Lists this East Village spot among options that are nearly top-tier.
- Recommendsu/konbinieggsando in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Enjoyed the malted lime bar and the chocolate chip cookie on a visit.
- Recommendsu/Kooky_Comb6051 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Calls its cookies among the best and praises the weekend cakes.
- Recommendsu/BoweryThrowAway in r/AskNYC · Feb 2025
Lists Red Gate among a few favorites.
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026variety
Notes a triple-corn bun is available at Red Gate right now.
- Recommendsu/lerenardetlarose in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Adds a vote for it.
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