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in the last week

"I grabbed cardamom bun & saffron bun on a weekday morning and the service was fast. However, the buns themselves lacked flavor and were a bit tough. I've had better cardamom buns and was not impressed."

Chanil Jung

3 weeks ago

"I visited Fabrique Bakery in New York, and it completely exceeded my expectations. I stumbled upon it while walking toward the Arte Museum, and it turned out to be one of those unexpected gems you feel lucky to discover. As soon as you step inside, you’re greeted with the warm aroma of fresh bread, and the atmosphere is beautifully cozy and stylish. The quality of the pastries and bread is outstanding — the texture, the aroma, everything feels like an authentic European bakery experience. Honestly, it’s been a while since I’ve had bread this good in New York. I went in without any expectations but walked out genuinely impressed. If you’re anywhere near the Arte Museum, this spot is absolutely worth stopping by."

Britt

2 months ago

"I couldn’t believe my eyes nor contain my excitement when I learned the renowned Swedish bakery had a shop stateside. Americans seem to be afraid of cardamom and never use enough to actually taste the spice. These cardamom buns are to die for. I ordered a couple to take home to Virginia because it’s so hard to find such good buns anywhere else. They have more than just cardamom buns; their bread is also great artisanal quality as well. If you’re looking for Scandinavian quality baked goods (they’re better than the French and the Germans) then this is your spot! I was even able to practice Swedish with the workers behind the counter which added to the experience. It made me miss Stockholm. A must stop every time I am in Chelsea."

Errah Fawad

4 months ago

"We ordered the Cardamom bun and the Brown Sugar bun. The cardamom was soft, airy, and flavour. Unfortunately, the brown sugar was stale, dry and hard to bite into. When I complained to the employees, they acknowledged their batch from today wasn’t great and gave me a second cardamom bun for free! LTDR; order the cardamom bun, ask for the freshness of the baked good and be wary of the other items!"

rated by maryam • food critic

4 months ago

"Fabrique’s New York cardamom bun hits the spot when I need a sticky-bun fix, even if it’s not life-changing. Mine wasn’t warm or super fragrant, and the crumb leans dense rather than light and airy—but the cardamom flavor lands nicely, and the caramel glaze keeps it satisfying without veering into sugar overload. Fresh off a European pastry tour, I’d still give this a solid four stars. It won’t dethrone the buns I devoured abroad, yet for NYC it’s a thoughtful, well-made treat. Grab it with a coffee and you’ll walk away happy, just don’t expect a cloud-soft roll straight from the oven."