About Librae Bakery
Librae Bakery is a Middle Eastern bakery and cafe at 35 Cooper Square, on the seam where NoHo meets the East Village. Opened in 2022 by Bahraini coffee roaster Dona Murad and Andre Gerschel, it bills itself as a third-culture bakery, layering flavors like pistachio, rose, cardamom, and za’atar onto a Copenhagen-style pastry and fermentation template.
The rose pistachio croissant is the signature draw, but the whole case rewards curiosity, from the za’atar labneh morning bun to a proper Jerusalem-style bagel and Friday challah. Pair it with a specialty coffee or matcha. Popular items sell out before close, so come early.
What to Expect
The Room
A bright, design-forward cafe with counter service and a handful of seats, built around a glass case of laminated pastries. It’s a morning coffee-and-pastry spot more than a lingering one, and lines form for the fresh bakes.
Who Librae Bakery Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Morning coffee | Specialty coffee and a rose pistachio croissant make an ideal NoHo start to the day. |
| Pastry adventure | The inventive Middle-Eastern-meets-Danish case is worth exploring beyond the classics. |
| Grab-and-go treat | A quick sweet stop while wandering NoHo, the East Village, or NYU. |
| Weekend bake run | Come early on weekends for challah, focaccia, and the fresh laminated pastries before they sell out. |
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Librae Bakery FAQ
Does Librae Bakery have a happy hour?
No. Librae is a daytime Middle Eastern bakery and cafe that closes in the late afternoon, so it does not offer a happy hour.
Where is Librae Bakery located?
It’s at 35 Cooper Square in Manhattan, on the border of NoHo and the East Village, near the Astor Pl 6 station.
What is Librae Bakery known for?
Middle-Eastern-inspired pastries on a Danish baking template, especially the rose pistachio croissant, plus specialty coffee, morning buns, and Friday challah.
What are Librae Bakery’s hours?
It’s open weekdays from 7:30am to 4:30pm and weekends from 8am to 5pm. Popular items often sell out before closing.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Librae Bakery before visiting for a specific deal.