The Bread Stand

Found The Breadstand while searching for a café to work from. Not the best setup for getting work done, but once I actually sat down and tried the food, I was sold. The bread is on another level. Went back a few times and this round I tried the sourdough, a cheese and jam danish, and a latte. Everything hit. Not really a “work café,” but a great spot to grab lunch, meet up with someone, or chill for a bit.

Stopped by The Breadstand mid-ride. Bread’s incredible, coffee’s solid, and the vibe’s great for hanging—less for working.

Fresh pastries and delicious coffee are on tap here, and there are plenty of options! Friendly staff and plenty of seating for this very popular cafe in Maplewood.

We really love the almond croissants here in particular - The bread is flaky, buttery and it doesnt have that overpowering almond paste like some of the other bakeries have. The top also has that crunchiness that actually works! Its quite enjoyable to eat. Another item we usually get from here are their canneles! Mild crunch on the outside but soft and sweet inside! Cant just have one. Inside too is very cozy. It may feel a little tight during busy hours but nevertheless, still cozy. They open up the front “garage style windows” during warmer weathers and its a nice spot to chill. The lattes here are very good too so The Bread Stand can really be that coffee-and-croissant place. The pastries are of very good quality although for some reason i find that they have that over-baked kind of c

I try to visit this place anytime I am in New Jersey. NYC quality bakery in NJ. That’s pretty hard to find in my experience. The price is right for how high quality everything is. Staff is always friendly, the place is always clean, and in the new location at Artie’s it was fun to see the place go from breakfast to lunch service and not feel rushed out. I’ll be back, I always am.