Liv Breads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar

Like a bread kitchen. Artisan oriented definitely. Also very much set at a higher price. Pay for the show, post to sho, a branded box.

This review truly pains me to write. I used to come here weekly, sometimes even twice a week, specifically for the hummus sandwich, which was one of the only truly vegan lunch options available. So disappointed to find it’s no longer on the menu. I’m grateful when the tomato soup is available (and love that it’s made with coconut milk), and I appreciate that oat milk is offered for coffee. But beyond that, it’s become really hard to rely on this place for lunch. Every pizza, sandwich, and most savory options now seem to include dairy or egg. I genuinely love the staff, they’re always kind and welcoming, and the bakery sweets and breads are fantastic (sometimes good sweets are worth bending the diet for!). That’s why this is so disappointing. I want to keep supporting this business. Please consider adding a few more non-dairy/vegan lunch options. I would happily become a regular again and spend my money here if I had something I could consistently order.

There’s always a crowd here and with walls of bread, unique pastries, homemade dips and speciality coffees, I can see why! The toffee cinnamon pecan babka is a weekend offering so def be sure to get there to try it - it’s phenomenal. The avocado-halloumi on sourdough was crisp, tangy and delicious!! Other pastries we’ve had are the chocolate croissant (arguably better than what you’ll find in Paris), sesame halva croissant, rugelach, chocolate hazelnut cake, cheese stick (can have this warmed up) and all the cookies. The ice babka latte is always the best and you get a little chocolate cookie garnish with it. I have zero bad things to say about Liv - honestly it’s one of the best bakeries there is around…the prices are higher for certain items ($40’for a tin of 12 cookies is a bit steep) but other items are reasonable and everything is worth the experience. I would go everyday if I lived in Millburn!!!

Update based on owners response* While the food is fine, I would give 3.5 star vs its price. I ordered a baguette. while they can bag and hand it to you bc it’s literally on the wall behind the register, instead you are given a number and now wait with a big crowd waiting for various things which would take longer time. Price was surprising. $17 for Tuna salad sandwich and $7 for plain croissant, definitely on the very high side. I would have rated it higher if the staff was kinder, but I didn’t experience that. Solid 3 stars at best. While I understand I could have been extra busy from Saturday and potential storm preparing guests, I would think there are ways to make their service faster and more efficient, which could help with operating cost. I also would have appreciated a smile from register or at pick up. But I appreciate the owner caring to respond to read and explain.

Went there Saturday morning around 8. No many customers. It’s a bakery with a restaurant area. The service is nice and staff friendly. The menu is short, for me this is a good sign of freshness. They offer different items than the usual American breakfast places. They are closer to what I use to have in Europe. The food was good. But a little bit too expensive for what it is. $50 for 2 (2 coffee and 2 plates) is too expensive. The coffee is really good.