"Island," in the name of a New York City business, often attempts to evoke some faraway, warmer, land to the south. This bakery, on the other hand, has been rooted to the western end of its namesake island for more than 60 years; on a past visit, I found the silhouette of its home on a bag of bread crumbs. Also shown, from a recent visit: German butter cake.
Island Bakery (above, in 2010; below, in 2020)
42-17 Broadway (42nd-43rd Sts.), Astoria, Queens
718-278-1958
