The Best Free Table Bread In NYC, Ranked – New York – The Infatuation
The Best Free Table Bread In NYC, Ranked – New York – The Infatuation
by Theinfatuation
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NoMastodon8294
Torrisi
deathbusters
Great adds, including red lobster. I humbly submit the bread at Carne Mare too
K04free
Carbone bread was the best part of the meal
SabzQalandar
Good list. I really liked the focaccia and olive oil/ricotta dip that comes for the table at Nizza.
jaynyc1122
Upland’s got some really good complimentary bread
Few_Net_5860
Michael’s of Brooklyn????
Senatorweims16
Crown Shys bread is absolutely fantastic.
BlurryUFOs
nothing is good at polo bar, my cousin worked there. The food was so mid
Well, not good for the price. I understand that people go there for the exclusivity, but if you’re gonna charge that much for food, it’s gotta be at least decent.
bittersandseltzer
Dirty French – the flatbread yall.
I used to work there and I would open a table for 2 when no one was there. Intercept that delicious flatbread. Claim it was a mistake and greedily eat it behind the bar with the espresso guy covering for me while I shoved it in my face
flyingcrayons
Has anyone been to both Per Se and The French Laundry?
The bread at TFL was one of the best breads I’ve ever had, not sure if they do the same bread at Per Se or something different. Was expecting to see it on here
kokoromelody
Not sure if this counts bc it’s technically not served in bread basket at each table, but the bread tray at Le Bernardin which is brought around during lunch + dinner is also superb. You can ask for several pieces at a time and in my experience, they make sure to come over to each table multiple times over the course of a meal.
Not on the list, but Scarpetta’s bread basket (with the calzone bread) is also fantastic,
count-trapula
Park side in queens
DrBilliyB
BLT Popovers!
that_was_way_harsh
The focaccia at Oceans is pretty great. They serve it with soft butter and very flavorful olive oil together in the same dish. It’s a good thing you get only one free piece per person or I’d be even more overweight than I am already.
CrazyinLull
Ok, wait…I know that Amy Ruth’s isn’t consistent, but there are few days out of the week where the ‘good cook’ is there. You know the good cook is there, because the cornbread is to die for that day. It’s hot, fluffy, buttery, and melts in your mouth. It’s literally like my most favorite cornbread of all time and Black Nile’s blueberry cornbread is really delicious!! I’ve also had people’s homemade cornbread and made my own and it still can’t compare.
Amy Ruth’s best cornbread trumps Sylvia’s cornbread all day everyday. I’d rather the author not even include any soul food restaurants on this list if all they are gonna try is like the most famous one in NYC. Though I do appreciate them including that one random one in Staten Island.
That’s like including Carmine’s on a list for best Italian food. Just, because the portion sizes are humongous doesn’t mean that it’s tastes good.
RyzinEnagy
All in Manhattan with the token Williamsburg selection??
EGrBvr444
This is the kind of content I need.
rzrike
This list was designed for me. Thanks for sharing.
clitoram
Kia wine bar in UES, the bread is so light and airy but still has a nice chew to it. The oil and spice mixture they provide elevates it to another level.
Ok_Value_3741
Scarpetta imo hands down
Liv_bass
The calories don’t count if it’s free
Teamseokbae
I must add Anassa Tavern (midtown location) as my two cents.
yakitorispelling
I remember years ago, Scarpetta used to have a good variety of free bread with refills.
NYCme3388
Le Pavillion. I ruined my meal for that bread.
Salt-Chocolate-8794
Clocktower.
Wish I hadn’t read the article though. You lost me at Red Lobster. How idiotic.
EVAGAAGAVE
ayat, like al badawi, also starts you off with fresh pita, zaatar, oil, and olives
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Torrisi
Great adds, including red lobster. I humbly submit the bread at Carne Mare too
Carbone bread was the best part of the meal
Good list. I really liked the focaccia and olive oil/ricotta dip that comes for the table at Nizza.
Upland’s got some really good complimentary bread
Michael’s of Brooklyn????
Crown Shys bread is absolutely fantastic.
nothing is good at polo bar, my cousin worked there. The food was so mid
Well, not good for the price. I understand that people go there for the exclusivity, but if you’re gonna charge that much for food, it’s gotta be at least decent.
Dirty French – the flatbread yall.
I used to work there and I would open a table for 2 when no one was there. Intercept that delicious flatbread. Claim it was a mistake and greedily eat it behind the bar with the espresso guy covering for me while I shoved it in my face
Has anyone been to both Per Se and The French Laundry?
The bread at TFL was one of the best breads I’ve ever had, not sure if they do the same bread at Per Se or something different. Was expecting to see it on here
Not sure if this counts bc it’s technically not served in bread basket at each table, but the bread tray at Le Bernardin which is brought around during lunch + dinner is also superb. You can ask for several pieces at a time and in my experience, they make sure to come over to each table multiple times over the course of a meal.
Not on the list, but Scarpetta’s bread basket (with the calzone bread) is also fantastic,
Park side in queens
BLT Popovers!
The focaccia at Oceans is pretty great. They serve it with soft butter and very flavorful olive oil together in the same dish. It’s a good thing you get only one free piece per person or I’d be even more overweight than I am already.
Ok, wait…I know that Amy Ruth’s isn’t consistent, but there are few days out of the week where the ‘good cook’ is there. You know the good cook is there, because the cornbread is to die for that day. It’s hot, fluffy, buttery, and melts in your mouth. It’s literally like my most favorite cornbread of all time and Black Nile’s blueberry cornbread is really delicious!! I’ve also had people’s homemade cornbread and made my own and it still can’t compare.
Amy Ruth’s best cornbread trumps Sylvia’s cornbread all day everyday. I’d rather the author not even include any soul food restaurants on this list if all they are gonna try is like the most famous one in NYC. Though I do appreciate them including that one random one in Staten Island.
That’s like including Carmine’s on a list for best Italian food. Just, because the portion sizes are humongous doesn’t mean that it’s tastes good.
All in Manhattan with the token Williamsburg selection??
This is the kind of content I need.
This list was designed for me. Thanks for sharing.
Kia wine bar in UES, the bread is so light and airy but still has a nice chew to it. The oil and spice mixture they provide elevates it to another level.
Scarpetta imo hands down
The calories don’t count if it’s free
I must add Anassa Tavern (midtown location) as my two cents.
I remember years ago, Scarpetta used to have a good variety of free bread with refills.
Le Pavillion. I ruined my meal for that bread.
Clocktower.
Wish I hadn’t read the article though. You lost me at Red Lobster. How idiotic.
ayat, like al badawi, also starts you off with fresh pita, zaatar, oil, and olives