Upper East Side Bakeries

Hot & Crusty opened its first store in 1980 on 63rd and Second Ave. in Manhattan. Over the next couple of years, the company opened more stores, each time, building complete bakeries in its stores. In 1994 the company granted licenses for the use of the "Hot & Crusty" name. This proved very successful and in 1997, a new company Hot & Crusty Franchise Corp. was formed to franchise new stores. To this end, a central baking facility was acquired in which all bread dough's and pastries are made. All baking is done on a European deck oven, in front of our customers, thus creating interest in the baking activity and a delicious baking aroma. This is a great bakery franchise opportunity in Manhattan, New York.

Great breads have a timeless quality. The ingredients - flour, water, salt, starters - haven't change over centuries, across borders and oceans. Crusty bread brings both sustenance and great pleasure.<br /> Fine wine and crusty bread have matched perfectly for centuries. Now, this perfect pairing reaches a new peak with our Artisan Wine Breads. <br /> The natural yeast in fermenting grapes typically convert grape juice into wine. In this case, the yeast became the starting point for our Artisan Wine Breads.

William Greenberg traditional baked goods still continue with the same classic recipes from the 40`s. "I began cooking and baking under the tutelage of my Aunt Gertrude to the delight of my family. In high school I sold cookies to the National Federation of Woman's Exchanges. In the Army I fed the troops and in 1946 I opened my first shop in New York. Whether it's a chocolate brownie or a wedding cake, my creations have pleased New Yorkers' palates for the past 42 years!"

Head to the Upper East Side where Eli Zabar has built a collection of destinations that each bring something different to your table. There's Eli's Manhattan for your everyday needs, the Vinegar Factory for specialty finds, E.A.T. when you want to eat in style, and Eli's Bread for fresh loaves that make winter mornings even better. You can shop in person or have groceries delivered straight to your door, grab corporate catering for your next event, pick up holiday menus when the season calls for them, or browse curated gift baskets. The produce rotates with what's freshest, gourmet dining spots are scattered throughout, and bread that tastes like it was made this morning is always within reach.