By the Way Bakery

1236 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA 4.5 Stars on Google
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Out of 10.0 review consistency and reported experiences

10 Relevant Reviews
Latest: 2 months ago

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Analyzed 10 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported the bakery offers a variety of gluten-free and dairy-free desserts, with many noting the treats are delicious and hard to distinguish from their traditional counterparts. Guests mentioned some inconsistencies in flavor and quality, including a report of finding a hair in a pastry.

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Mentioned Reviews From Google

"I usually LOVE this place — the lemon poppy seed muffins and cake are amazing. They don’t even taste gluten free. But I want to warn anyone…"

Emily L.
2 months ago

"This place is incredible! Delicious cakes, muffins, and pastries that are not only gluten-free, but also dairy free and kosher. My friend adored the…"

Vicki L.
3 months ago

"I have been going to By the Way Bakery for years, since the first store opened in Westchester, and it remains my absolute favorite. They are truly…"

Sheila Y.
3 months ago
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