When I came in to pick up my packet for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, I knew exactly where I wanted to go for breakfast. Even though I am not strictly gluten free, I have been trying to take steps as of late to continue to minimize inflammation in my body, cutting back on all the empty carbs in favor of things that better fuel my body. Somewhere along that journey, I was introduced to Modern Bread.
Everything at Modern Bread is gluten and nut free. Items are created intentionally to provide an alternative to some of the most tasty and common baked goods. I periodically order from them, ordering their bread loves and always checking out their special bagel of the month while eyeing the other goods that are flagged as “in store only” items. Getting to go in person and order whatever I wanted? A true treat!
Right now there are two locations in California and several in NYC, with one coming (hopefully sooner rather than later!) in Penn Station. Though I’d already eaten overnight oats, I had to make some space to try more while I was there.
I got one of their strawberry donuts. I took home two chocolate chip bagels (one specifically to eat before my race) and 6 of their blueberry hamantaschen. If you haven’t had hamantaschen, it is a Jewish triangular filled-pocket pastry associated with the Jewish holiday of Purim and they are so good. They were definitely a hit with the family! And I had to try their chocolate babka latte because it sounded too amazing to miss out on.
So great to get to finally go in person and, of course, already planning my next order!
Modern Bread and Bagel – 139 West 14th Street – 646.437.7157
