State Bakery + BBQ

The best. I grew up in New Jersey, bridge and tunnel to NYC. My dad was a french culinary trained Chef - miss him and his food and his endless knowledge about butchering and memorable recipes. State Bakery is a slice of home for me. The team behind the counter are attentive and generous. Burnt ends - a gift. Perfectly warmed skillet Mac and cheese served with ICE cold German style potato salad (maybe a little horseradish radish in there?) actual tears in my eyes when I taste the bark on the brisket. The pastries, to die for. Everything is crisp, flaky and never too sweet. The almond cookie - a chewy, delicate cookie with a perfectly toasted pile of almonds on top. Never disappoints.

With the high score for reviews (4.9), we had very high expectations and they were surpassed. From the baked goods and drinks to the BBQ meats and sides, everything was delicious and the portions were very generous. Everything was so good we got seconds of many items. Definitely would go back again! Some items of note included the croissants, peach almond tart and lemon tart, bread pudding, coleslaw (so different and delicious), smoked beets (amazing!), and every smoked meat (brisket, pulled pork, and chicken).

Very good BBQ! Brisket was very good, tender and tasty with good smokiness! Pulled pork was good. German potato salad and baked beans were amazing though, definitely get them. Better than the Cole slaw and Mac n cheese. Almond croissant was ok. Roasted beets look good, next time.

We took our food down the road and ate it at the cidery with a good view and tables.

Don’t be turned away by the small look from outside. It is a clean professional bakery/smokehouse. Everything is made on premises. I had the bacon and egg biscuit. The biscuit was perfect. Great taste and texture. All the pastries have a special touch. Prices reflect hand made creative food. We will be back for sure.

I was unprepared to have the best pulled pork sandwich I have ever had at a stand in a home garage in a residential neighborhood. The brisket sandwich is juicy and flavorful. The almond cookie was tender and loaded with flavor. And the peanut butter American classic cookie shines.

When you first arrive the place looks like a whole in the wall but as soon as you get to the door you smell the barbecue and know you are in the right place. We trusted the reviews and they did not disappoint. The brisket biscuit was amazing.!!! We got some bake goods to go and the cinnamon croissant was great and the frosting in the middle was perfect amount and balance between the two was perfect.

State Bakery is proof that you Don't judge a book by it's cover. For a a place that looks like a automotive shop it has the best pastries and the breakfast sandwiches are awesome.

Incredible pastries. If I saw these in NYC they would still be fancy. The cinnamon croissant woven into a knot blew my mind. Everything is beautiful and delicious. The brisket is firm but tender and the sandwich bread thick sliced. This place is a total gem and I wish I could go here all the time, but I live out of state.

Great breakfast spot off the beaten path! The sandwiches and pastries are incredible and worth checking out when in the Finger Lakes! The online ordering system was easy to use, and everything was prepared quickly.

This place is well worth the stop. The baked goods are to die for and the sandwiches are incredibly good. Everything there is home made and they sell their own barbecue sauce which is also amazing. My only gripe is that it is not closer to my house.

Holy smokes! I’m super particular about my BBQ and since moving to NY over a year ago (from the south) I have yet to find anywhere with decent Q, until now. My wife and I stopped in to get some road snacks before hitting the Cayuga lake wine trail and we are so glad that we did. We got a pound of brisket to take with us on the road to snack on between wineries. The brisket is the 2nd best I’ve ever had, Aaron Franklin’s is still 1st but not by much. The good news is that State Bakery + BBQ is a lot closer to Saratoga Springs than Texas. I’ll be back for more brisket every chance I get. The pastries were also fantastic.

What an amazing find! The store front is unassuming but delivers some of the best pastries I've ever had. We got a large selection and each one was delicious. I really enjoyed the almond croissant and cruffin. I haven't had the chance to try the BBQ yet, but looking forward to going back!

Added to my list of things I didn’t expect from the Fingerlakes…very good smoked brisket and pulled pork. Get here early to try the biscuits (we missed out) and give yourself enough time to enjoy your meal outside under the trees. The sandwich bread is homemade and slices are generous. Try the cornbread too.

Got to say every time I have driven by this place there has been a small line of people waiting to get in.

We were not disappointed, the meat was amazing, and the baked goods were awesome as well. I can’t tell you how much this place is worth your stop, or even a bit of a drive just for the food.

One of the best barbecue places in the area, Syracuse and Ithaca included.

What a find!! This very unassuming garage bakery/bbq was recommended during our trip to the finger lakes. We stopped for breakfast which literally was in a converted garage. It was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I have eaten. Biscuit was home made and melted in your mouth. The brisket and egg w red pepper aoli sauce was incredible. This is a must stop when on Cayuga Lake. Only open on the weekends, but worth the wait. Can't wait to come back this afternoon to try the brisket and bbq.

Every bite was full of great taste! This was our first time and we will be back- but earlier!! Mint lemonade, bbq box. Several pastries. All good. Perfect to take and eat at the lake.

The BBQ here is superb - brisket has perfect bark- excellent meat flavor not overpowered by sauce or seasoning. Maple chicken BBQ sandwich is delicious - not rubbery and on a homemade bun. Worth the stop- doesn’t look like much from the road but the food and baked goods are wonderful.

Best of two Worlds !! Incredible !!!
I wish they were Year Round !!
You'd have to be Crazy to give a bad review.

Best stuff for breakfast! Everything homemade and delicious. I was there every morning for my breakfast. Must try smoke chicken salad and brisket! If you around you should definitely stop by.

This place is a gem!FOOD-amazing!CUSTOMER SERVICE-amazing!LOCATION-great! You just have to be careful not to miss it while driving,you will regret it!Hopefully we will come back soon to try more of their delicious food and baked goods which are amazing too!