Morristown’s dän Bakery & Cafe is on its way to the Upper East Side, with plans to land in the former Julien Boulangerie space at 1431 York Avenue, between East 75th and 76th Streets. The owners are targeting an early July opening, depending on permits and remaining buildout.
The bakery announced the move on Instagram and, according to East Side Feed, a representative said the shop is estimating an early July debut. The outlet also notes that the York Avenue address was one of Julien Boulangerie’s Upper East Side locations that shut down earlier this year.
What Dän Will Serve
Dän describes itself as a European-style bakery centered on slow fermentation and small-batch baking, and its Morristown menu leans on honey cake, napoleon and tiramisu alongside croissants and savory samsa, per dän Bakery & Cafe. The owners say the name “dän” comes from the Kazakh word for “seed,” a nod to the long ferment and careful technique behind many of its pastries.
Julien’s Vacancies And The Bake-Off
Julien Boulangerie abruptly closed all of its shops earlier this year, leaving several Upper East Side storefronts empty, as reported by Our Town. Some of those former Julien spaces are already being claimed. The corner at 1247 Third Avenue, for example, was taken by Le Fournil in a recent openings roundup, signaling a quick turnover for popular bakery locations in the neighborhood (The Infatuation).
What To Watch
If dän sticks to its projected schedule, the Upper East Side will soon get another European-style bakery option for commuters and neighbors looking for a new pastry routine. Keep an eye on the York Avenue storefront and the bakery’s social channels for a formal opening date and any menu tweaks tailored to Manhattan customers.
