Opening hours
Open now · closes 3:00 PM
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Troy: 2:32 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ.
About The Placid Baker
The Placid Baker is a bakery located at 250 Broadway in Troy, New York. Our Troy guide covers 99 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
The Placid Baker is open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Sunday).
Quick facts
- Category
- Bakery
- Address
- 250 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Sunday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bakeries and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Placid Baker’s weekday schedule with 270 other bakeries in New York. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 7:30 AM) and closes at 3:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 7:00 PM).
In total it is open about 34 hours a week, 37 hours fewer than the local median of 71. 89% of bakeries in New York open on Sundays; The Placid Baker does not.
Compared with 270 other bakeries in New York that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bakeries in New York
Based on 12 menus with 244 priced items from bakeries in New York, the median menu item costs $5.25, and half of all items are priced between $3.60 and $7.50.
We don’t have The Placid Baker’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bakeries in New York typically charge.
Calculated from 12 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What bakeries usually offer
Across 104 bakeries in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 95% offer takeout
- 79% offer delivery
- 32% have dine-in seating
- 6% offer Wi-Fi
- 76% accept mobile payments
Ask The Placid Baker directly to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Placid Baker there are 37 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 62 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (12), Pizza (6), Bakeries & Desserts (6), and Burgers & Fast Food (5).
Competition is healthy: 3 other bakeries are within a mile. The closest is The Flour Bender Bakeshop, < 0.1 mi away.
19 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeThe Whistling Kettle< 0.1 mi
- AmericanBootlegger's on Broadway< 0.1 mi
- ItalianDonna's Italian< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternThe Greek House< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsLucas Confectionery< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a bakery
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Placid Baker's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is The Placid Baker open on Sunday?
No, The Placid Baker is closed on Sundays.
Where is The Placid Baker located?
The Placid Baker is located at 250 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180.
Is The Placid Baker open late?
No, The Placid Baker usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Placid Baker?
There are 62 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Placid Baker. Nearby options include The Whistling Kettle (< 0.1 mi), Bootlegger's on Broadway (< 0.1 mi), and Donna's Italian (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bakeries near The Placid Baker?
3 other bakeries within a mile. The closest is The Flour Bender Bakeshop, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do bakeries in New York cost?
Based on 12 menus with 244 priced items from bakeries in New York, the median menu item costs $5.25, and half of all items are priced between $3.60 and $7.50.
Nearby places
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