Croissants, Community, and Creatives: Erwan Saunier at Bread Story

If you’re looking for a breakfast spot that feeds both your appetite and your creativity, the collaboration between Bread Story and local art is giving the East Village a fresh new morning ritual.  
 
The current exhibition features paintings by StuyTown artist Erwan Saunier, whose work explores landscapes, animals, and the emotional texture of place. Displayed against Bread Story’s warm interiors, the pieces add depth and movement to the space, encouraging visitors to slow down, linger, and experience the café as more than just a grab-and-go bakery. The result feels intentional: art that reflects community, paired with a business that serves it daily. 
 
This partnership highlights how local businesses can double as cultural hubs. With residents from nearby StuyTown and the surrounding neighborhood flowing through each morning, Bread Story becomes a shared space where creativity, conversation, and good food meet. 
 
If you want to learn more about the artist behind the current show, you can hear him speak about his work and community roots on the Heroes of New York podcast, but first, stop by Bread Story and experience the collaboration for yourself.