Walked in and asked if they were making sandwiches. They said yes and walked away. Then they proceeded to take orders from the customers that walked in after us. Never got my order taken so I walked out. They also overcharge me and take orders wrong. Never going back in read more

A delicious bakery with kind, helpful and friendly staff. Their cookies, cakes and speciality called sweet empanadas are always so fresh, made daily and delicious! Thank you for hiring such wonderful staff. Thank you so much, Brianna. Vivian & Sulay read more

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You MUST try anything from this bakery! I have introduced the cheesecake empanadas to my family gatherings and now that is all they ask for! We also tried the strawberry chocolate moose cake for my husbands birthday. It was great! The customer service here is very special. I returned to the car and told my husband how I couldn't believe how sweet everyone was and the warm welcoming and patience I received. read more

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Love this place. Their signature cream cheese mini empanadas are AMAZING. Have not met a person who wasn't blown away by them, me and my friends call it "crack in a box" because they are so addictive. read more

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I love the pastries here, especially the sweet cheese empanadas. However, the reason for the 1 star is the poor hygiene practice of one particular employee there. On my visit at 5pm on Sunday August 30th, the young gentleman who worked behind the counter was busy assisting another customer who came before me. The employee was wearing a pair of gloves to pick up the pastries, then proceeded to the register, handled the cash and everything, then with the same pair of gloves he started to get my order. He picked up the pastries with those dirty gloves that God knows how long he's been wearing for, while there was obviously a pie server thingy on each tray of pastries. I guess he prefers convenience over cleanliness and the safety of customers. I cannot believe he thinks this is okay. Even if Covid 19 wasn't a thing, this is still unacceptable. I will not be returning. read more

Omggggg ...I was told to come here from my Service Rep , Boris from PC Richards in Bayside Qns. He did not steer me wrong.. The cheese Empanadas are wonderful. They are light, fluffy and very tasty. They go well with coffee, tea or even just by themselves. WARNING... they are addictive..lollll. I also purchased a chicken wrap and salad which was good The staff are very friendly and helpful. You will not be disappointed read more

Delicious is one of many words I can use to describe these pastries. The cheese empanadas have a flaky crust that melts in your mouth. You must try!!! read more

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Last night I purchased four different slices of cake for myself and others. Strawberry shortcake, carrot cake, chocolate mocha and cheese cake. All were outstanding. Highly recommend this bakery. My new go to bakery!!! read more

Their empanadas are so freaking good. Oh my goodness they are like drugs. I live all the way in Jamaica, Queens and was craving them so the hubby and I took an Uber to go to Aphrodite Sweet just to purchase those sweet tasting empanadas. We brought 2 pounds of it. One for my mama and one for myself. I don't like sharing so I got my own. I definitely will be going back to purchase more. Not only were the empanadas good but also the staff was very kind. read more

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Ask for the empanada cookies. They aren't usually displayed but are AMAZING. Frappes are great too. The older lady at the counter is a sweetheart. read more

Food was edible, nothing special; however I received the wrong amount of change. It was also assumed I don't understand Greek when I do, so I knew everything they were talking about, both good and bad. read more

I've read everyone's reviews about how amazing the cheese empanadas are and I was skeptical. It's only a cheese pastry, right? It's like heaven in your mouth, people! so light and fluffy, not too sweet. It's perfection. One of the reviewers also mentioned the carrot cake. I bought a slice, waiting for after dinner to try it, but if it's anything like the cheese puff, I know it's going to be so good! I came on a Sunday afternoon, there were 2 people ahead of me. But service was pretty quick and friendly. The tables/chairs felt to be in the way, though. This feels more like a take-it-and-go place and not a hang-out-and-have-coffee place. read more

They just suck here ordering is such a process, seem like every time there always an issue with my order. They cant even get a turkey sandwich correct read more

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The coffee is delicious the carrot cake is outstanding and so are all the others cakes and sweets. Very friendly and great customer service. read more

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Cute little spot. I just had a Saturday morning coffee. Baked goods looked pretty good. Nice sense of local community in the way the staff and owner chatted with the regulars. read more

The cheese empanadas are AMAZING and so addictive! They sell the empanadas by the pound, but don't bother going under a pound because the empanadas will be eaten up immediately by whoever has access to them. The service has always been fast and friendly every time I've gone in. read more

I keep coming back for the cheese empanadas. It's done to perfection never tasted anything like it . It's so addicting ,

Young lady was very pleasant on the phone when I called to find out about the cheese empanada and very friendly in person. The selections are fantastic. read more

I love this bakery! My 9 yo and I were walking by it one day and we were completely drawn in by the wonderful, sweet smells coming from inside. We had no idea what to order and the woman at the front (Layla) was so patient and helped us make some great selections of their different pastries and cookies...we've been hooked ever since. I highly recommend trying their cheese empanadas and their kourabiedes. I'd leave a pic but by the time i remember there are only crumbs left :) read more

Cheese empanadas. So yummy good! Best snack for the afternoon to go with a cup of tea or espresso.

Love this place! Everything is so fresh and there is so much variety. There were plenty of savory options too which is always a plus for me. Their spinach pie is amazing and a great appetizer to bring to a party. I stopped by for the first time on NYE and there was a line almost out the door. I will definitely be back ! read more

Came here because my father lives close and wanted to surprise him for his birthday with treats. The cheesecake and cookies we got were amazing. The staff was extremely friendly as well! read more

Local bakery.. been here twice and the only thing I've gotten were the cheese empanadas.. must try they are delish!

Went here several months ago, amazing cheese pastries that look like mini empanadas. Love this bakery!

Been meaning to check this place out. Finally got to on a CVS run. So I tried a slice carrot loaf and baklava. Both really good. Carrot loaf was fresh with raisins and nuts. The baklava was fresh ans crispy, loaded with nuts, and not overly sweet. read more

Came to Aphrodite's Sweets, and enjoyed it. It's amazing and everyone who works here seems like they are really proud of it. They certainly have a lovely menu as well. Staff are incredibly courteous. They're attentive, well-mannered and always on their game. Aphrodite's Sweets....The place is really cool. read more

My sister and I made an unscheduled stop by Aphrodite's Sweets after we accidentally got on the wrong bus (and skipped breakfast to catch the bus to boot). She complained that she had not had anything to eat, and as our bus conveniently stopped in front of a baked goods store, I figured why not head in. The bakery is small but quaint; there are tables and chairs if you want to dine in rather than take out. However, they don't really have a wide selection of goods; maybe a few types of cakes and some buns. There's several cookies, but they only really differ in the color of sprinkles baked into them. Aphrodite's has a bigger selection of sandwiches and drinks than sweets. This would probably be a good stop for breakfast or a quick brunch on the go. Behind the counter were 2 employees, an older man at the cash register and a younger woman at the glass display case. The female employee was bright and attentive, immediately greeting my sister and I and asking what we would like. After glancing around at their wares for a bit, my sister ordered three cookies (one with blue sprinkles, and two dipped in chocolate), which came to about a little under three dollars. We ordered them to go, as we were in a rush and needed to board the correct bus across the street from the bakery. The same young lady that greeted us went to ring us up, while the other employee headed for the back of the shop. There must have been a quarter that just narrowly escaped the tip jar or something, because the female employee spotted one on the cash register counter. She asked me if it was mine while I handed over three dollars to pay for the cookies. As I was truthfully replying "no", the male employee cuts me off with a shout from the back. He repeats what I was about to say in a gruff, somewhat irritated voice, as though he thought I was going to lie about the quarter and deprive them of 25 cents in revenue. Not going to judge too harshly (it was early in the morning and in all honestly, I can get pretty crabby too), but I figured it was a relevant experience to mention. As for the cookies, my sister remarked hat they were "good, but nothing special". read more

Awesome cheesecake ! Great cookies! Fresh croissants, muffins and turnovers in the morning ! They have tree nuts but no peanuts ! read more

Just had a fried puff pastry with with cheese inside, its called cheese empanada. It was the best cheese danish ever had. It was cripsy, fluffy, not too sweet, and tasty. Was delish! A co-worker brought it to the office and I plan to visit the shop myself. Heard the other pastries were amazing as well. This may be a hidden treasure. The store also provides wholesales for any business owners interested, just in case read more

Went with my fiance in the evening and got a piece of cake and apple pastry. Everything was delicious. We went back the following morning to get coffee and I got another apple pastry. They very clearly did not make new ones because it was hard as a rock and when I turned it over I noticed something on the bottom. At first I thought it was wax paper and then when i touched it i realized it was covered in mold! Beyond disappointed. Bakeries should not be serving food that is more than a day old. The girl behind the counter was very apologetic and refunded me for my order. read more

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Highly recommended ! Excellent service by Jordan who was very friendly And courteous. He made a great cup of tea and Delish fresh Spanakopita. read more

Came in to grab some pastries. Very nice woman said how about empanadas? I laughed and said I never thought I'd get an empanada from a bakery. She gave me a sample, and I was instantly sold. They were still warm, so delicious and addicting. I got a box full and brought them to work. They didn't last 15 mins. I will definitely be back for some more. read more

Wow! The cheese dessert empanadas are absolutely amazing! Run...don't walk. You must try them. You'll be hooked! I promise. I find them calling my name in the middle of the night. The owner is super friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend! Disclaimer: ADDICTING! You'll be eating them like popcorn. You're tastebuds will thank you. read more

Ehh...we were looking to satisfy a sugar tooth and thought this would be a great pick because of the reviews. It was average at best. Carrot cake was very dry and not very tasty. The cheesecake wasn't bad but not great. Both cakes seemed like they had been sitting in the fridge for some time; didn't taste too fresh. It was ok. Nothing I would return to. There were other desserts that looked delicious but looks can definitely be deceiving. On to the next one. read more

I went in to get a salad. I got a medium because it said that a med was $5. The lady behind the counter ALWAYS looks like she's in a foul mood, but aside from looks - she wasn't friendly or helpful. It took a long time to make the salad and she over charged me. At that point I just wanted to get out of there. Everything is over priced. Not going back even though there are hardly any options to eat well and cheap on that side of Francis Lewis. read more

When in Whitestone and in dire need for a frappe and way too lazy to go to Astoria there's Aphrodite's Sweets. I picked-up a traditional New Year's bread/cake (Vasilopita) and it was outrageously good. Swing by for some good old fashioned traditional Greek and Middle-Eastern Greek-style treats like baklava. read more

Tried a few different cakes here, Red Velvet, tiramisu and cheesecake. My favorite was the red velvet, everything was pretty average. read more

We have been going to this Greek bakery near my home for many years and have one of their deserts at every holiday gathering. My favorites are the cheese filled Empanadas, which have gotten many rave reviews, the Apple Strudel, Apple dumplings with a cream cheese filling and the Galaktoboureko, a semolina custard baked in phyllo dough. They are all delicious and I really can't choose a favorite. I felt like having a special treat today and stopped by to get some Galaktoboureko. Yummy! read more

Great bakery; for Italian and Greek pastries. The Usual Queens pastry staples. And frappes! Famous for: Apple Cheese Pie turnover thingie. The Sweet Cream empanadas or turnovers or Kalitsounia. This is their signature nobody else makes these. The filling is amazing the outside crispy with crystallized sugar. ASK for them they sell out all the ones they display but there's always a batch in the kitchen cooling off. And warm them up I warm everything up that's baked; especially if there's butter in it. My Columbian friend said "THIS is not an Empanada." So if you're Latino call it something else I guess? She still loves them, EVERYBODY DOES. Bring a box and you're an instant hit at the holiday event gathering or just thank you coworkers bring to work. They're open really early for breakfast for tiropita and frappe or bacon egg and cheese sandwiches and everything in between so you can buy a box at 630am and it's way better to reward your coworkers then nasty dozen Dunkin' Donuts a block down. Everything here is decadent and delicious. Don't forget they're Greek so they have ALL your Greek holidays handled. Open Easter Morning! Both Easter's, the Greek one AND the Heathen one for all you Xeni! With Greek pasty cookie prewrapped platters so Greeks who feel obligated to bring stuff to your holiday you don't have to trek to astoria or down to northern to Bucky the Beaver's. I live real close so I remember their early days rooting for them; it's hard to start a new business. But they're crushing it now they're seldom empty. read more

3.5 stars. I liked this bakery, I wasn't crazy about it, but maybe I would stop by again when in the area. The ambiance isn't too exciting, a small bakery with only a few items for display and a large drink menu in the bank. There are three small tables and occasionally there is outdoor seating. Prices are very cheap compared to others in the area. I got an Oreo muffin, which was a bit bland, but very fluffy. The Oreo should have been mixed with the batter and not on top. I ordered a croissant, which was flaky, not too buttery, but it definitely needed a bit more flavor. It was a nice size. Their bagels are freshly made and they are almost as good as a successful bagel store. Their apple strudel was amazing, sweet, really good. Overall, not my favorite bakery, but I sure would like to try it again. read more

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