This is a wonderful bakery. Every single person working behind the counter was so helpful, kind, and patient, as we continuously pointed and asked "what's that?" They also sold us on everything. We tried a lot and I will rate it below: Red velvet cheesecake 4.5 stars. It is absolutely delicious, maybe a nit on the sweet side and the red velvet cake part wasn't chocolate red velvet, but more like a super moist vanilla sponge cake dyed red. The cheesecake part was lovely. The cheesecake crust was the best part. It wasn't graham cracker, but house-made perfection and if the entire cake was made out of it, we would be happy. Doubles: 4 stars. The regular (vegan chickpeas) had a delicate flavor but was still well spiced. It is just messy and difficult to eat on the go. The shrimp double was also flavorful although the shrimp was a bit over being in the warmer. Currant Roll: 4 stars. We were informed this is their most popular item and a must get - so we did - and loved it. It is filled with so many currants, is balanced with a delicate sweetness that didn't overwhelm and the pastry itself was baked to perfection. It tastes even better warm. Guava strudel: 5 stars when heated. That guava inside the pastry needs to be bottled up and sold there...I would buy it every single time. Beef patty: 4.5 stars - Here is the thing with this one - it is not a traditional beef patty as the ones they make at multiple shops in that area. This patty is more like a soft fluffy bread pastry with a mild beef filling. It tastes so surprisingly good that we got two more to go. Banana pudding: 3.5 stars - It is frozen and we needed to wait for it to thaw out but once it did - it was so unusual as they use pieces of their vanilla spongecake with the pudding. You get a lot of vanilla flavor and perhaps not enough banana so when we got home, we cut up pieces of banana and added it in. I like a lot of creamy pudding though and the cake kinda soaked it up. Customer service: 5 stars all day long We would always go back and look forward to going again. read more

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I have purchased bread from this bakery on several occasions, and today's experience was no different, which prompted me to write this review. Although I am consistently told that the bread is baked fresh, it rarely tastes fresh. It is often very hard, dry and lacks consistency in both taste and size. Frankly, today was not eadible and was thrown in the trash. For bread priced at $4.95 per loaf, and considering the number of customers this bakery serves regularly, consistency and quality should be a priority. Unfortunately, after being disappointed too many times, I will not be returning. read more

Allan’s Bakery - Bread purchased today from Allan's Bakery. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Put an order in for a cake for a friend 8:30 that morning, even had my sister go in to place it. Order was paid for, we were told it would be ready at 3pm. We went back at 4:30p. It was crowded and guess what, the cake wasn't done. They tell me "instead of complaining about the cake" I paid for in advance that needed to be delivered at a certain time and place, "tell them what I want written on the cake" so they can rush to do now. So now I have to wait. The audacity to have an attitude and tell me as a customer I have no business complaining. The manager who took the order, didn't even want to speak to me on the phone. I ordered a few patties in the meanwhile and insisted I get it complimentary for the inconvenience right. They weren't too happy. The nerve. I always support businesses esp black businesses. But the treatment of others has to improve. Now I definitely won't be going out my way to return. The lack of accountability and precision is off, I came from Queens to Brooklyn to Harlem for this type of experience. They need to do better. read more

Ahhhhhh if you need a place to satisfy your carribean sweet tooth or even want something savory...THIS IS YOUR PLACE!! They have from their iconic bread pudding to the savory doubles!! Everything I have tried are DELICIOUS! Depending on the time you go it gets busy, but the service stays steady. The employees are efficient and are willing to make sure everyone is taking care of. I also make this a stop when I am about to leave NY to get some treats. Oh and the prices are very reasonable. Make sure you stop by and try something out! read more

Allan’s Bakery - One of the young men bagging up the food. Bread pudding squares in the bottom right corner!! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If I could give no stars This is the worse bakery ever. They think just because they have been around for a long time that they can treat the community however they want. There's no way to even contact by phone because the phone either rings out or they answer quickly place you on hold, and make it so you wait so long the phone just hangs up. With all of that my mother still wanted her birthday cake from Allan's because the the nostalgia only for me to go and get the cake early morning and by the time I got home it fell into itself! I paid $70 for a cake that clearly wasn't ready. It literally folded into itself and when I called trying to call I couldn't get ahold of them. Do better! You don't deserve to be in service with the way you treat the community that made you famous! read more

Allan’s Bakery - Black/Fruit Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This review is based solely on the red velvet slice. Came here with family for a quick dessert after dinner. I opted for the red velvet since it's my favorite cake. When I got home and took a bite I wish I had gotten two. SO moist and delicious. It's the most moist and fresh slice of cake I think I've ever had. My mother in law got some cheesecake and she loved it too, she said it was super light and fluffy. If you come here - try a slice of cake. Absolutely delicious. read more

Allan’s Bakery - Red Velvet Cake Slice - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered the soft white bread, currant and coconut rolls via Door Dash because I was not in the mood to bake. My order arrived quickly. The rolls were delicious. They were sweet and moist but the bread was dry and tasted stale, definitely was not freshly baked bread! Doubt I'd return for the bread but would return for the rolls. Very disappointed with the bread! read more

Allan’s Bakery - Dry flavorless bread. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I had the opportunity to sample Allan's Bakery at an event and cannot recommend it more! The Codfish Balls were tasty, with a crisp fried layer shelling a lot of filling. If you don't like fish, you won't like this as the flavor is strong. The Codfish Patties however, were much more mild and included vegetable filling. The meat patties were the best in my opinion, with even flaky crust (although I wish they had more filling). I had never had Fruit/Black Cake prior to this, but I LOVED it. It was rich, yet not overly sweet, dense/moist but did crumble a little messily when sliced. I would come back here and recommend to anyone needing some light snacks that will be definitely be crowdpleasers. read more

Allan’s Bakery - Beef Patty - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We ordered black cake for the holidays . My wife is from Port of Spain and reminded her of days in Trinidad. We had it delivered and it was excellent. read more

I was at an event this past week at the Little Carribean and they had the best snacks I've ever had in a long time. They had served beef, chicken patties and little Barbacalao bites that were super delicious. Even their vegetable patties tasted good and I don't like vegetables. I think a box of these would make a fantastic gift for Christmas or something to bring at a Christmas party if you don't want to cook. Everyone would definitely enjoy it! read more

Allan’s Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Friendly neighborhood bakery with passionate staff, great black cake. Sure was delicious and moist. Was looking for rum cake but fed my cravings with the succulent black cake. read more

Allan’s Bakery - Entrance - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had to stop by this bakery after lunch this afternoon. My friend and I bought currant rolls here. They are $2.50 a piece which is a decent price. I love those currant rolls. My friend bought coconut rolls too which I will have to try next time. There wasn't much of a line today but usually there is so come early. The service was good. The ambiance is comforting... there were so many baked goods to choose from. I'll definitely be coming back for more currant rolls next time I'm in the area. They only accept cash as payment so make sure to bring some. read more

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A well know Caribbean staple located on nostrand serving delicious baked goods and island inspired eats. Although I've passed by this place too many times to count, the long lines always steered me away. However, I decided to stop by on a Friday morning at 8am before work and was lucky to only have 2 people ahead of me. I recommend knowing exactly what you wanna order before going because there's sooo many options and no one has time to wait while you decide at the counter. I obviously had to order their currant roll which is what they're mostly known for. I've never had one before and this might be my latest obsession. The crunch of the dough, the light tartness off the currant, and the sweetness of the cinnamon sugar was the perfect combo. I also got the codfish balls which were tasty and a veggie patty which I didn't care for. The bakery is cash only so come prepared or use the atm on site. Most items are under $5 tho so unless you plan to order one of everything, a twenty is usually more than enough. This is a take out spot only although I know they opened some sort of bar next door? So not sure what they have going on over there. Def worth stopping by! read more

Allan’s Bakery - Small Fried Bake - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Now y'all know I love supporting local businesses and especially love supporting all things Caribbean. For this reason, Allan's is usually my go to for a good codfish and bakes sandwich. Usually the sandwich is stuffed with codfish but not this past Saturday. Maybe the cook forgot how we do it. It had barely any codfish. The bake was bit dark, too. Since I have usually had a good experience in the past, I'll try it again in hopes that it was just a bad day. As far as taste, that too, was off. It truly needed some salt and pepper. read more

Allan’s Bakery - Bake and Codfish Sandwich (Bake & Saltfish) - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've been coming here for years for all kinds of ISLAND Pastries, bread, bun, cake, and anything else that you would enjoy eating from the West Indies.... THIS IS THE PLACE! read more

02/18/23: Home of the current roll. One of the best ways to satisfy your sweet tooth. Allan's current roll is so moist, sweet without being overly sweet, and flaky crust all are perfect combo for each delicious bite! Their chicken patty is ok, not my favorite. But people, can we talk about their doubles. Pure deliciousness, a bit on the greasy side but awesomeness is each bite. I had the shrimp, well seasoned and totally tasty. Will always return for the current rolls and doubles. read more

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Amazing currant roll. Best in city. Highly highly recommend. Great service and ambiance

I've heard about this institution of a bakery for the longest time from my Brooklyn friends, and finally got to visit! While they don't offer any gluten-free offerings at the bakery, it doesn't mean that they now don't have an adorable spot (and event space with an amazing DJ if you're into Soca!) for drinks for us to hang out at, with a small food menu where they can do a couple items gluten-free in case you're craving a bite. We got here after an early brunch to start our day drinking early before the party got started ( they were setting up for a private event), and waitress was super nice, the space was cute and Instagramable, and the drinks were stroooooong, though a bit on the pricy side. Sadly, I could not review their famous, delicious pastries, but what I can see from everyone else's reactions, they look amazing, the price is right (if you head to the bakery, ordering it at the table will include quite the surcharge) and totally worth a try! read more

Allan’s Bakery - Cute outdoor space, indoor space is also open air - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Allan's Bakery is a pillar of the Little Caribbean neighborhood in Prospect Lefferts Garden. And their currant rolls, with their sticky filling and puff pastry, are my sweet guilty pleasure. They're vegan! When I have weekend visitors, I make sure currant rolls are served with their morning coffee. I've even started taking them when I travel. It's a bite of New York I bring to people in other parts of the country. In addition to the rolls, the turnovers (apple, guava, pineapple, and mango), and the vegetable patties are also vegan. And if you call ahead, you can make a special order for other items like their coconut rolls which can be made with coconut milk. Go. You have options. Bring cash and your sweet tooth. read more

Horrible customer service the food isn't as good as it once was. Can't to hear about them going out of business.

Last time i went to allan's bakery, they gave me an extra current roll, and my day was instantly better. i also got a coconut tart and various other goodies and ate them in the sun and life was good. read more

When I saw that Allen's Bakery was joining with Yelp for pastry giveaways I actually screamed "YES! " I grew up eating their pastries and had to support my culture roots. You're required to wear your mask and social distance when you enter. They ask that you respect 5 ppl being served at a time which ppl do adhere too. I was given a patty, coconut and current rolls per elite Yelp agreement. In addition I bought a soft dough bread, 6 more current rolls and 4 more coconut rolls. The cashier was so helpful with getting my order together and advising cash only. I couldn't even wait to get home to eat my coconut roll. I satanized and tore it up before heading home. Allen has never disappointed me not even in my adulthood. I Mainer with every bite I took. Yummy! Try all the pastries at a time - I promise you won't regret the extra weight you put on. read more

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I imagine this is how Caribbean grandmothers pastries taste like - DELICIOUS. Tips: 1. Order online, the line can get pretty long on weekends, out the door long. I ordered from Seamless and was ready in about 30 minutes. 2. Double-parking for this bakery is unavoidable, try to not get trapped in by the double-parkers unless you're in no rush. The only negative feedback I do have is; they should be more attentive to those picking up their order either personal or delivery service. There is a small countertop sign designated for pick up, but it seems to be neglected. I ordered the beef patty, chicken patty, bread pudding, and bake & salt fish. Their food does have a kick to it, but not over powering. Keep this in mind if you don't like spice at all. Tummy is happy and I plan on trying everything on their menu. Enjoy! read more

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ARE THEY TRYING TO KILL ME? HUGE SHARD OF PLASTIC IN MY ROLL. First, this is for the location in the lower east side. I'm leaving review here because lower east side does not have a Yelp listing. I picked up my Too Good to Go order. Within this was a set of rolls. I wanted to heat up one of them, so thankfully I opened it up first. Within it was a HUGE PIECE OF HARD RED PLASTIC, perfectly sized to slice open my throat and esophagus. What the hell is this? Some sort of murder attempt? Buy from this bakery at the risk of your life! read more

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So glad I got to try a few things here - between the morning and noon rush. Here's what I got: Beef Patty: juicy filling, turnover pastry. Chicken Patty: a little dry, tasty but preferred the beef Currant Roll: don't miss this one! Coconut Roll: I really enjoyed this, similar to salara if you've experienced Caribbean baked goods before. Coconut drops (5 pieces): these were so yummy. Would recommend having with tea Cheese Sticks (approx 6 pieces): tasty, a little on the dry side 2 bake and salted cod fish: this one aimed to please and it did! Bake was perfect, soft yet had a nice chew to it. Salted fish was not skimpy! Lots of filling. Don't miss this if they have it onsite. :) Everything was super affordable and nicely packaged for carry out. I got a few extras to share at a picnic I was attending later that day One note: I saw signs noting they had polourie, doubles, and bake mainly on weekends (specified days may change - so be sure to double check) Took a star off because the energy in the bakery is a little chaotic, wanted to disclose that. It was a little difficult to order. It's best to know what you want before hand, perhaps doing a little research. read more

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My love. This is a letter to all the guava and mango tarts I devoured. The delicious saltfish and bakes I had for breakfast. And all the cakes I have ordered over the years for my mom. Allan's baker is a staple in the community. It is a Caribbean bakery with the tastiest treats, cakes, breads, and yummy patties and bakes. I love going to this place early, especially when they don't have a line. I feel like I won the dang lottery. Shoot, now I'm thinking about it and I'm hungry. Definitely stop in and grab some treats next time you're in the neighborhood! I would've had a picture of the food but I ate it too fast. Next time. I promise. *Fingers crossed behind back* Instagram - @saltandsavor read more

Allan’s Bakery - Omg it smells so good in here - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been coming here for years. The day before Thanksgiving I called in an order and paid for 2 pineapple filling cakes, one to read "Happy Thanksgiving the other to read Happy Birthday Arthur & Ebb" Upon pickup the cake read, "Happy Birthday Arthur & Edd" When I told them it was incorrect and asked them to correct it, they told me they were not going to fix it. After much back and forth, they finally fixed it but used a different color blue piping for the name "Ebb". Then when we cut the cake on Thanksgiving , it was not pineapple filled! At this point I was so over this establishment, especially since I have been a customer for Years! read more

Allan’s Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hands down they have the best currant rolls in brooklyn and I'm a Guyanese!!! It's an even better treat when you're able to get them right out of the oven. Sometimes the consistency is a little off, I don't know if there's different bakers, but usually it's always amazing!!! read more

Please be sure to follow CDC guidelines in regards to COVID and please do not visit restaurants if you or someone in your party does not feel well. This place is such a gem! I went here as part of an elite event for Caribbean-American Heritage month and was so happy to have found it! The pastries were amazing and delicious. As part of my event, I was able to try a Chicken Patty, a Coconut Roll, and a Currant Roll (see my review on event page). I also ended up buying a Coconut Tart and Bread Pudding, and was so happy that I did! The Coconut Tart was amazing! It had sweet, grated coconut inside the pastry and tasted like a dream. It's even better when it's a bit warm because the coconut tastes even better. The best part was it wasn't too sweet. I highly recommend trying it! I love Bread Pudding and this one did not disappoint! It was firm but wiggly, and my fork cut through it easily. It was so good! It wasn't very sweet, and was very filling. I also recommend grabbing a slice! Overall, it's easy to see why this spot is a local favorite because the food is so tasty! I'm happy that I was able to find a new spot that has delicious Caribbean pastries and baked goods! read more

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This family run operation has been going for three generations strong, and judging by their recent renovation and line down the block on a daily basis, they're not stopping anytime soon. Note that they only accept cash, but they do have an ATM inside if you forget to bring any. Mentally prepare to wait in line on most days, and to know exactly what you want to order once you get to the front. Things move rather quickly here and they won't really stop to let you ruminate on their options, which can be quite overwhelming. To start, I'd recommend their famous currant rolls, coconut rolls, and a patty-- beef or veggie filled, depending on your taste. The cod fish fritters are fantastic heated up, as are their coconut drops. Everything is made fresh daily on the premises and you can taste it in every bite. Everything is also incredibly affordable, so just grab a 20 dollar bill, drop by, and order to your heart's content. You can come away with a bounty of food that'll last you all week. read more

I'm so thankful to Allan's Bakery for baking and shipping a delicious red velvet cheesecake for my husband's birthday! It was a huge hit at the party and the cheesecake came right on time a few days before the event. When I reached out to customer service to clarify whether or not to freeze the cake, they were super helpful. I will be ordering cakes from here again and I hope to visit the bakery itself in the near future! read more

Allan’s Bakery - Red velvet cheesecake with blue and white icing - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered rum/black cake and currant rolls. They forgot the current rolls and gave me a cake that was larger than the one I ordered so I guess it worked out *I guess. The cake was moist but the rum flavor was not as strong as I expected and the frosting was partially melted off. Looks like they tried to ice it before the cake was totally cooled off. Overall a good came that is different than what you would get from other bakeries but not sure if it would go back read more

alan bakery's customer service is horrible!!!!! as soon as they answer they place your call on hold and keep you holding...until you get fed up or the phone ring so long it drops your call. i think they have some kind of superiority complex thats no way to run a business especially when dealing with the public ‍ read more

I stopped in with a taste for those amazing shrimp doubles and a coconut roll. Surprisingly, I found parking (metered) and the line was short. The lady who took my order was a little crabby, but the other staff seemed naturally good natured. She did how ever give me a big juicy coconut roll, so all is forgiven, lol. Knowing I'd be back Friday, I had time to check out the other items in the case. I was sad to learn the doubles are only on Fridays and Saturdays, so I will be returning soon. read more

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The quality of their pastries has declined dramatically, this is not the same Allan's that I used to go to regularly. Their coconut rolls and coconut drops are very dry. Current rolls are way too sweet. Beef patties are so, so. read more

I love supporting small businesses especially Caribbean, but it is getting more difficult. Allan's has been highly supported by the Caribbean community near and far from 1961 which was a period without credit card. We're now in a digital era and they refuse to accept debit as a courtesy to customers. This to me is pure greed and no consideration for people who are supporting them. Since everything is overpriced and salt lately, this is it for me. read more

Went for the first time last week. This spot is very close to hubs work and he has been meaning to try it. We had a beef patty, coconut rolls, and the current roll. This place excels @ rolls. Portions were generous and we love local businesses. If you're in the area it's worth stopping in read more

Really good and crispy patty! I liked the strudel cake. Long lines so you know its good. read more

Allan’s Bakery - At allans bakery! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been going to Allen's most of my life. It's like, literally, 1. First steps, 2. Recognizing family, 3. Learning the alphabet, 4. A is for Allen's. If you're from a Caribbean family, Allen's is a staple. If you can put up with the long lines, and you don't have a choice since they always exist, you'll be privy to sumptuous coconut rolls, the most scarlet salara, juicy pine tarts, and the best best best current rolls in the nation (the best!). We used to always get birthday cakes from there too, which I still miss. If I'm nearby, I must always stop and at least get two current rolls (you can, but shouldn't) just buy one. The coconut rolls (neither are round when cut, more like thick slivers) are the best around too. Really, you can get most everything that sell elsewhere, but why would you when they are the tops. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid, we always got their hard dough bread, currant rolls and coconut drops which all never disappoint. But this summer around June I decided to try their chicken patty. *chef kisses* it's officially the best patty I've ever had, it's seasoned to perfection and even better when it's hot and fresh. The crust is flakey but moist not make a mess flakey. I def get it about once a week on "cheat day" lol read more