Night Work Bread

Night Work Bread

3 Science St, Saratoga Springs, NY

★★★★★4.8(160 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Night Work Bread is a beloved neighborhood bakery in Ballston Spa that's earned fierce loyalty through exceptional sourdough and consistently excellent coffee, with regulars returning for their crispy bagels, cinnamon buns, and artisanal toast combinations. The intimate space fills quickly but rewards both quick-grab visits and leisurely sit-downs, where the smell of fresh bread and a genuinely friendly staff make you feel like a regular from your first visit. Whether you're stopping in for an espresso or settling at one of their few cozy tables with a made-to-order sandwich, this place has clearly become a genuine community anchor.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Pastries and light food on the menu.

Traditional drinksPastriesQuick grabOutdoor seatingSlow sitLight food

Google Reviews

Mark Wilson
★★★★★a month ago

Very pleased to say this place is top notch. There was a mix up with our order and it took far too long to receive our food but the staff very graciously accommodated us with a to-go bag full of goodies. Food was great and bread was outstanding. Will be back. It is on the $$$…

Serena B
★★★★★2 months ago

This place is true a hidden gem I tried the best baklava in my life here! So fresh and perfectly doughy with crisp croissant like putter crust. I tried the lemon lavender. I will certainly be back. I'm looking forward to trying more if there delicious treats. Don't sleep on this…

Robin Holland
★★★★★7 months ago

Night Work Breads transformed the Village of Ballston Spa and the bread is a weekly staple in our home. Our son has NWB toast for breakfast 5/7 mornings, I give loaves as gifts and recommend to everyone. Most of our guests end up returning every time they visit. It makes me sad…

Steven Quinn
★★★★8 months ago

Bakery that specializes in sourdough. Was nearby and it smelled so good I had to give them a try. Got two everything bagels and an espresso toffee cookie. The bagels were good with decent crisp but I couldn't get the bagels to toast and really had to tug while chewing. They just…

Tim Schram
★★★★★10 months ago

In town visiting and found this place and boy am I happy! It is a small place so be prepared to take it to go if they’re busy. Also, sandwiches are made fresh and may take a minute but it’s worth it! Got a load of lemon rosemary sourdough, baguette, and focaccia to go. All are…

Anastasiya Keegan
★★★★★a year ago

A small cozy bakery. Six small tables inside, a few tables outside. The menu includes toasts and bagels. We had salmon toast, there were a lot of onions, but it's not a problem. The coffee is dark roast, unfortunately. No cappuccino or other coffee drinks. The sourdough bread…

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