Does Orwasher’s have a happy hour?
Orwasher’s opened on the Upper East Side in 1916, and this original storefront at 308 E 78th Street has been running for more than a century. It’s one of New York’s oldest bakeries, still turning out hand-crafted breads made fresh daily in the same neighborhood where it started.
The counter is stacked with New York rye, pumpernickel, heritage sourdough, sourdough bagels, babka, rugelach, challah, and black-and-white cookies. The signature indulgence is a jelly donut filled to order, with the cherry-apricot a longtime standout. Add a coffee and you’ve got a proper UES bakery stop with real history behind it.
What to Expect
There’s no happy hour here. Orwasher’s is a bakery and cafe with no bar program, so pricing is consistent all day. The best time to go is simply when the donuts and breads are fresh, which is most of the day given how much they bake.
The Room
A compact, old-school bakery storefront with cases of breads, pastries, and made-to-order donuts, plus a coffee and espresso counter. It’s a grab-and-go neighborhood fixture more than a sit-down cafe.
Who Orwasher’s Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Fresh donut fix | The jelly donuts are filled to order, with cherry-apricot a standout. |
| Bread run | New York rye, pumpernickel, and heritage sourdough are the backbone of the counter. |
| Morning coffee and pastry | Babka, rugelach, and morning buns pair well with an espresso to go. |
| Weekend treat | A century-old bakery makes for a satisfying UES weekend errand. |
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Orwasher’s FAQ
Does Orwasher’s have a happy hour?
No. It’s a historic bakery and cafe with no bar, so there’s no happy hour and prices stay the same all day.
What is Orwasher’s known for?
Being one of New York’s oldest bakeries, founded in 1916, known for hand-crafted heritage breads, made-to-order jelly donuts, babka, rugelach, challah, and sourdough bagels.
Where is the flagship?
At 308 E 78th Street on the Upper East Side, between 1st and 2nd Avenues, closest to the 77th St 6 train, with the Second Avenue Q at 72nd St also walkable.
What are the hours?
Open every day from 7am to 6pm, though holiday hours can differ, so it’s worth calling ahead around holidays.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Orwasher’s before visiting for a specific deal.