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Bakeries near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

12bakeries within 1 mile
2within a ten-minute walk
92%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 12 bakeries within a mile of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 18 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Congress St (2) and 9th St (2).

The closest bakeries to RPI

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • Plain croissant — The test.
  • Pain au chocolat — Or almond croissant.
  • A loaf of bread — To take home.
  • A seasonal fruit pastry — Whatever is fresh.

How to spot a good one

  • Croissants with layers — Shatter outside, honeycomb inside, tasting of butter. Bready, uniform croissants are made with margarine or frozen dough.
  • Real sourdough — Long-fermented, crackling crust, open crumb, a gentle tang.
  • Baked on site — You should be able to smell it.

The whole picture is in the bakeries guide.

Questions about bakeries near RPI

How many bakeries are near RPI?
Open map listings put 12 bakeries within a mile of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 18 within 3 miles. About 92% are independent rather than chains.
Which bakeries are closest to RPI?
Mumus Cafe - Breakfast (0.3 mi), The Cookie Factory (0.6 mi), The World’s Best Rum Cake (0.6 mi), Goodway Gourmet (0.6 mi) and O'malley's Oven (0.6 mi).
Where are most bakeries near RPI?
The busiest streets are Congress St (2) and 9th St (2).

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