3 new bakeries-cafes have opened in the East Village

Here's a quick look at three new bakery-cafe options in the East Village...

• Sweet Cake, 215 First Ave., just south of 13th Street.

The Flushing-based bakery and cafe, which serves coffee, matcha drinks, and Asian-style desserts, is now in service between 12th Street and 13th Street. (Previously.) 

• Oasis Cafe, 198 Avenue A between 12th Street and 13th Street.

The bakery-dessert shop, which started in Flushing, is now in soft-open mode. The brand also has locations in Astoria and Midtown, and it ships its sweets, such as eclairs, cheesecake, and cookies, nationwide. (Previously.) 

• Red Beard Coffee & Bakery, 194 First Ave. between 11th Street and 12th Street

Red Beard debuted on Saturday. This sibling to the Lazy Llama on First Street serves espresso via Ioannis Coffee Chef and offers freshly baked bread, pastries, and several sandwich options. Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Previously.) 

Top photo via Pinch, the others by Lola Sáenz 

Flushing-based cafe and bakery Sweet Cake is opening an East Village outpost

Photos by Pinch

Sweet Cake is opening an outpost at 215 First Ave., just south of 13th Street.

The Flushing-based bakery and cafe, which serves coffee, matcha drinks, and Asian-style desserts, is now hiring at this location.  

The shop debuted on Northern Boulevard in January 2023. No word on an opening date here.

The previous tenant, the East Village Art Collection (EVAC), closed last April after the art venue failed to open for a group show featuring 25 artists from around the country (and overseas). The artists had to jump through many hoops to eventually retrieve their work.