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 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
