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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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Excellent Caribbean bakery. Currant rolls, coconut, hard bread and patties. My personal favorite is the coconut roll. Flaky, just sweet enough. They also have slushies-sorrel, ginger beer, passion fruit and soursop. Go early to avoid items selling out. read more
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
1 year ago
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
5 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
6 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 months ago
2 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
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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
3 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
1 year ago
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5 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
4 years ago
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
2 years ago
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
2 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
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1109 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
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