Visiting Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery in the West Village
Umber Ahmad’s Mah-Ze-Dahr is a destination bakery on Greenwich Avenue, the kind of place Gothamist called one of NYC’s best the week it opened. Everything is small-batch and made by hand, from the brioche donuts to a much-loved chocolate cake, and the coffee is taken as seriously as the pastry.
This Greenwich Avenue shop is the flagship, a tidy, elevated cafe that draws neighbors, students, and the occasional celebrity. There is no bar or happy hour, but the pastry case is reason enough, and the service has a warmth that regulars mention as often as the food.
What to Expect
Mah-Ze-Dahr does not run a happy hour. It is a bakery and coffee counter serving pastries, cakes, and espresso drinks; hours run 7am to 8pm most weekdays, later on Friday and Saturday.
The Room
A small, elegant West Village bakery-cafe with a jewel-box pastry case, a handful of seats, and a calm, service-forward feel; the polish is in the baking and the coffee, not the footprint.
Who Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Coffee and pastry | Brioche donuts and a well-pulled espresso to start the day. |
| Sweet treat | That chocolate cake has a genuine cult following. |
| Study break | A quiet, elevated spot near NYU and Washington Square. |
| Grab and go | Beautifully boxed pastries for a gift or the walk home. |
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Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery FAQ
Does Mah-Ze-Dahr have a happy hour?
No. It is a bakery and coffee shop, not a bar, so there are no drink specials, just top-tier pastries and coffee.
What is Mah-Ze-Dahr known for?
Its brioche donuts, croissants, chocolate cake, and small-batch pastries from founder Umber Ahmad, a Tom Colicchio protege.
Where is Mah-Ze-Dahr located?
The flagship is at 28 Greenwich Avenue in the West Village. Note that the brand’s former Battery Park City and Midtown East locations have closed.
What are the hours?
Monday through Thursday 7am to 8pm, Friday 7:30am to 9pm, Saturday 8am to 9pm, and Sunday 8am to 8pm.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery before visiting for a specific deal.