Wooden cutting board with slices of cut bread in the foreground, and a seeded rye being sliced in the background.
Wooden tray with pre-baked bread dusted with flour, being held by a chef in white jacket; a scoop of white flour in the foreground.
White plate with a stack of Black & White cookies sits on a wooden table in the foreground; glass of milk and glass jar of milk are in the background; Black & White cookie split in half with crumbs spill onto the table.
A bakery chef in a white coat holds a tray of red and white swirled cakes and treats featuring buttercream frosting, strawberries and cherries on top; the background is classic white NYC subway tile.
A chef in a white jacket is twisting and laying out pre-baked, rolled olive sticks in the foreground; in the background are flour vessels, dough waiting to be baked and a baking rack.
Rows of just baked crusty bread lined up side to side and up and down on a baking rack.

About us

Founded by a Hungarian immigrant family in 1916, the bakery began as a small storefront in the Upper East Side. It was borne out of a desire to serve local immigrant community members and focused on the high quality rye, black and grain breads that reflected the traditions of their homeland. 

Multi-seeded bagel loaded with lox, cream cheese, red onions and herbs, held by two hands, and ready to be eaten.

OUR BAKERIES

Black and white picture featuring the Orwashers Bakery on the Upper East Side; a father and child are leaving the bakery, holding a bag of baked treats; a chain across the opening to the cellar keeps passersby safe.
A hand is outstretched in the foreground, holding a to-go cup labeled with Orwashers, holding a hot cup of coffee or tea; in the foreground is the blurred out facade of the Upper West Orwashers awning and glass windows.
Fingertips hoist a perfect red and white cup filled with a pastry, topped with buttercream frosting and a red cherry against a classic NYC white subway tile.

ORDER PICK-UP & DELIVERY

FRESHLY BAKED

Assortment of freshly baked Black & White cookies on wax paper, stacked on other Black & White cookies.

Did you know that we offer Black and Whites for catering? Getting married? Big event? Let Orwashers take one more thing off your ‘to-do’ list! Reach out about individually wrapped cookie favors or large format orders. 

The Orwashers seal, featuring: Craft Bakers Since 1916, New York City.

THE BREAD LAB

Hands holding a perfectly rounded fresh baked bread, leaning against a wooden table service.

Baked fresh daily with passion, with an unwavering commitment to quality and craft, since 1916. Pop into The Bread Lab to learn more about some of our favorites, and, more importantly, yours!