The Placid Baker
250 Broadway, Troy, NY
Crema's Take
“Tucked into downtown Troy, this cozy bakery is a masterclass in intentional craft, where every loaf of sourdough and almond croissant reveals the obsessive care of bakers who refuse to compromise on quality. Beyond the pastry case, their New Haven-style pizza by the slice and meticulously constructed sandwiches (especially the Tom's Turkey on their housemade ciabatta) elevate it from neighborhood bakery to a genuine destination that draws crowds during the Saturday Farmers Market. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee and croissant or settling in for a leisurely lunch, the genuine warmth of the space makes it feel like a place that actually belongs to its community.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
The place is cozy, the bread is baked to absolute perfection, their sourdough is awesome. What is not to love about this place?? Highly recommended if you're looking for amazing bakery bread in Troy Their sandwiches and cinnamon rolls are also top notch (of the stuff I managed…
The pastry’s at placid are without a doubt great. But the sandwiches are the best in the city (along with Mallo’s). The pizza they do for lunch by the slice is New Haven style and truly some of the best in capital region. This place is all around a hidden gem
I discovered a great bakery in downtown Troy, especially lively during the Farmers Market on Saturdays. They offer an excellent selection of breads, bagels, and various pastries. However, there’s no espresso or mixed coffee—just a coffee station with drip coffee served from a…
I've been to the Placid Baker many times and have always had a great experience each and every time! All of the baked goods are of excellent quality. And they've never sold me anything that wasn't fresh. Yes, the croissants are amazing! But, be sure to give the other items a…
If I would own a bakery, I would die for the baker who makes that almond croissant. It was so not so sweet and crispy; I might dream about it tonight. This place isn’t that big and I think they focus mainly on baking. I can tell they make pastry in the morning and bread later…
We stopped here for lunch yesterday. They offer sandwiches and lots of pastries. We shared the Tom's Turkey sandwich, which hit the spot. Highly recommend it. The ciabatta bread was so, so yummy. We also shared a mudslide, which was so tasty and not too sweet. It was the perfect…
Crema Reviews
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