Favorite bakeries in our neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Local residents have identified several standout bakeries in the Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO areas. Notable spots include the Swedish-inspired Ferrane Bakery on Clark Street, the vegan-friendly Cloudy Donut Co. on Columbia Place, and Diljān Bakery, which serves Afghan specialties like saffron pastry cream and milk fudge. Longtime institutions like Damascus Bread & Pastry Shop on Atlantic Avenue and the French favorite L’Appartement 4F continue to be neighborhood draws.

In DUMBO, the list includes Almondine Bakery, known for its classic French almond croissants, and the newly opened Breads Bakery kiosk at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1 Pavilion. For those seeking unique treats, Burrow offers Japanese-style cakes in an office lobby on Jay Street. Boerum Hill and Downtown Brooklyn also feature heavily with Mia’s Bakery, Bien Cuit, and the new Bang Cookies at City Point.

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