Big Booty Bread Co.
With the bad rap carbs have gotten over the recent years—that they are nothing more than empty calories that make us pack on the pounds—one might think a name like Big Booty Bread Co. would turn passers-by in the other direction. But with the soft, sweet aroma of fresh baked bread that wafts through Big Booty’s open door on West 23rd Street, even the most health-conscious can be lured in. Once inside, facing the window of golden buns, crumbly scones, and buttery croissants, amongst a bevy of other sweet and savory baked goods, the silent voice asks, “Would it be so bad if I got one of everything?” With a selection of specialties you won’t find in just any bakery, like cornmeal pancakes, flan custard and handmade, oven-baked empanadas, the Latin American influence is clear. Whether your craving is for something sweet or something savory, Big Booty’s got you covered. Cheese Rocks, are one of the favorite non-dessert treats, sort of a cross between a scone and a biscuit that actually resemble a rock of bread with bits of cheese in the dough.
On the opposite side of the spectrum is the ooey-gooey, sinfully sweet Dulce de Leche Napoleon. And though cupcakes aren’t really their shtick, Big Booty’s are known to be quite good, among them, the classic Red Velvet, with a smooth, creamy, and not too sweet cream cheese frosting, and a heavenly Dulce de Leche cupcake. If you’re still not tempted, they also bake up fresh meringue, giant-sized chocolate chip cookies and their signature Booty Buns, sugar topped sweet rolls with fillings like Nutella, Guava and Strawberry. If you’re wanting something more substantial, say a sandwich rather than a cinnamon bun for lunch, the chalkboard menu behind the counter lists a selection of sandwiches like mozzarella and tomato with basil vinegar, tuna salad and smoked turkey and avocado as well as hot-pressed sandwiches like grilled cheese and PB&J. In addition you’ll find coffee drinks, fruit smoothies, and a list of savory and sweet breads available by the loaf.
At the back there are a few tables to sit down at, but be warned: lingering too long in the pleasant air is a test of willpower that might have you at the counter a second time before leaving. Carbs, schmarbs! We should be able to treat ourselves every once in a while, right? So if you’re in the neighborhood, keep your eyes peeled for the man with the big booty in the window, the bakery’s catchy logo. And if you miss that, the t-shirts saying I Heart Big Booty will certainly catch your eye.
Big Booty Bread Co. 261 West 23rd Street
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