The City Bakery

The City Bakery Review

This self-service bakery-restaurant has the urban aesthetic to match its name. Chef-owner Maury Rubin's baked goods—giant cookies, addictively flaky, salty-sweet pretzel croissants, elegant caramel tarts—are unfailingly rich. A major draw is the salad bar. It may seem overpriced, but the large selection of impeccably fresh food, including whole sides of baked salmon, roasted vegetables, soups, and several Asian-accented dishes, delivers bang for the buck. Much of the produce comes from the nearby farmers' market. In winter the bakery hosts a hot-chocolate festival; in summer it's lemonade time. Weekend brunch includes limited table-side service, and a happy-hour menu features craft beers, local wines, and a menu with items capped at $10.