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    Babka Bakers

    3.9 (43 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Donuts
    Open 7:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Fly was inside my coffee
    Wanda A.

    I've been to this bakery a few times, the first time I had a very pleasant lady who was super nice to me but the last threes times, including today I had the same lady serve me. She always seems to have an attitude when I'm there, never smiles or even bother to look at me when I'm ordering. I don't know if is because of the color of my skin but to me it seems like it bother's her to serve me. Today I told myself that I will never return because of that lady, as I was driving away I open my coffee to let it cool off because and I find a dead fly swimming in my coffee. A coincidence, I don't know either way it's gross and I will never go back again!

    Stale!!!!! Donuts
    Shirley C.

    Drove a whole 12 min because I was craving donuts. I went almost closing. I brought all 7 of the plum filling donuts that was left in the shelf. I came home to eat stale donuts. Disappointed!

    Bread. Not flakey babka. Come on! Not good. Lazy.
    Ryan R.

    The babka here is terrible! Will post a photo for you all to see...it is just a loaf bred with a little chocolate inside. No swirls. Not flakey. Not buttery. Compare my photo to every photo on google search. I made a surprise emergency stop when I saw the name because I love babka...it should have been a sign when I asked the lady who worked there if the Babka was amazing for its namesake. She said "sure." That was an overstatement. The apple turnover wasn't great either, but I would at least give that 3 stars. The aesthetic was very cute. That's the best I've got to say. BUT THE BABKA! It is called the babka shop! Go anywhere in south Williamsburg...just don't come here.

    hands down, best donut in 20 years.....still warm... incredible
    Federico S.

    best bread in the hood, hands down. they can keep the babka and i will keep the donuts. best donuts in 10 years.

    Ryan W.

    Very cute spot. I couldn't find anywhere to get a latte in Maspeth but then I stumbled across this place. It has really good coffee and they bake all of their pastries on site. I will be back here for sure.

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    10 years ago

    This bakery has the most delicious bread and pastries. This is one of the best bakeries I've ever been in. I really recommend this place.

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    Kora

    Kora

    4.5
    (318 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    This is my favorite bakery in NY so far…read more When I say there are no misses so far, I mean it. All the pastries I've tried are delicious and that's hard to do. Service is always quick and the line moves fast. The space has some tables and is very clean. I've tried the spam & cheese pan suisse, the kouign aman, the ube donut, the flan donut, the mango float donut, the calamansi basil donut, the macadamia sable. They're all good. I don't even know how to choose favorites but if I had to, the mango float donut from the summer menu is outrageously delicious. It's the perfect sweetness and amount of cream to mango chunks to mango puree to pastry. I also love love love the passionfruit matcha danish and the flan donut. Overall, I highly highly recommend Kora Bakery.

    Ordered: 12oz Iced Ube Latte (~$7)…read more12oz Iced Pandan & Matcha Latte (~$7) Ube Babka Swirl (~$6): with ube butter & pearl sugar Passionfruit Matcha Danish (~$9): passionfruit cream, Kettl Hinata matcha, Auro 32% white chocolate ganache Strawberry Calamansi Shortcake (~$9): fried brioche, calamansi curd, strawberry compote, strawberry crunch, 32% white chocolate chantilly Ube Donut (~$9): fried ube brioche, ube pastry cream, ube glaze, purple yam chips Caramelized White Chocolate & Banana Cookie (~$5): ripened banana, caramelized Auro 32% white chocolate, cacao nib, sea salt Aya's take: Kora has been on my list to check out ever since I first came across them during the pandemic! I'm glad to see they have a brick & mortar now and the space is well-designed and the kitchen area overlooking the pastry display, there's some seating which was nice to see (I was expecting none), and the staff was so friendly! It was a Thursday around 10am and thankfully there was no line and they were still fully stocked. We got a bunch of pastries that I came in wanting to try and others that just caught my eye. Everything was honestly fantastic. If you're not looking to spend ~$40 on pastries, then the standouts I would get were the Passionfruit Matcha Danish, Ube Donut, and Strawberry Calamansi Shortcake in that order. The Passionfruit Matcha Danish was a perfect pastry (and I don't ever say that). The passionfruit cream actually tasted like passionfruit, the fact that they use Kettl matcha shows they take quality seriously, and the white chocolate ganache mixed with the matcha powder made for such a creamy, delicious, and earthy bite. The fried brioche on the Strawberry Calamansi Shortcake was so pillowy and fresh and I loved the white chocolate chantilly. The Ube Donut was honestly quite dense but what I liked about it was that it was filled to the brim with ube pastry cream! And this cream tasted unlike any other ube cream I've had; it had some texture (not fully creamy), great ube flavor, and balanced sweetness. I found the ube glaze on the outside to be too sticky and slightly weird but the ube brioche & pastry cream helped me quickly look past that. Both drinks we got were also beautifully crafted, the flavors were spot on, and the layers were distinct. They looked better than they tasted but honestly, I'm comparing it to the incredible pastries so it's a high bar. I wish they had more savory (non-pork) pastry options. All in all, a great first visit here and I'd definitely come back!

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    Leche Flan Fried Brioche, Ube Fried Brioche, Latte.
    Leche Flan Fried Brioche, Ube Fried Brioche, Latte.
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    Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

    Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

    4.4
    (1.8k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Hot tip: Place an online order for pick up. Less lines, faster service…read more Of course after doing my typical research on Yelp for places to visit while in NY recently, I came across Peter Pan. That quickly went in the list of places I had to go to. I'm so glad I did. I went on a Sunday around 10:30am. There was definitely a crowd but it was minimal and organized chaos in a way. I did get the chocolate cake and original glazed with a sugar rise and a few donut holes. Everything was great. I could taste a little oil from being fried, but that's just my preference. Some people are ok with that. But let's talk about that sugar rise donut! Sugar rise was my favorite! When I bite into any donut covered in granulated sugar it better coat my lips like my chapstick. That sugar just sat on my lips as if it was just meant to be there. The staff were amazing. They were working hard getting orders taken and putting orders out. The interior was quaint and clean. Bottled water for $1 is a major win in my book! So thank you for that. Seating is limited. It's tiny in there. Great spot! Hit them up!

    Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop is a classic old-school donut spot in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, renowned…read morefor its freshly made donuts, including favorites like Honey Dipped, Red Velvet, and Boston Cream. The shop has a retro vibe reminiscent of a 1950s diner, offering a wide range of pastries, sandwiches, and breakfast options, making it a beloved local fixture for over 60 years. During a visit to Greenpoint, Brooklyn, I decided to explore the local food scene. As I researched, this donut shop kept coming up as a top favorite among locals. My daughter and I stepped inside, and it was buzzing with activity. The place had a nostalgic feel, and it's a cash-only establishment. There are so many donuts to choose from, but my daughter went with a Red Velvet, while I opted for a Sugar Raise--a classic sugar donut because it was my first time here and I wanted something simple. The donuts were decent. The Sugar Raise wasn't extraordinary, but it was fresh. I gave my daughter's Red Velvet a try, but it didn't quite hit the mark; instead of a subtle cocoa-vanilla flavor, it was pretty heavy on the chocolate. The service was friendly, and I'm glad we took the chance to visit this longstanding bakery, which has been around for more than six decades.

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    Fan-Fan Doughnuts

    Fan-Fan Doughnuts

    4.3
    (287 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    My husband and I stumbled upon this spot with some friends that were looking for breakfast. We…read moreweren't planning to eat anything, but the donuts looked so good, we had to get some. We shared: - Mango Passion Donut - La Donna (Raspberry & Black Currant) Donut - Calamansi Meringue Donut They were all fantastic. I couldn't pick a favorite because I loved them all. I'd say these are in the top 5 donuts that I've ever had. I was trying to have a slight amount of self control, but there were at least 3 more that I wanted to try. If I lived nearby, I'd be here all the time. Do yourself a favor and give them a try.

    I enjoy Fan Fan Doughnut. I had the coffee donut on Donut Day and it was so fluffy…read more This donut is not chewy at all. It's colossally big and very, very easy to chew on without needing something hot and wet like coffee or tea. But I do think it would be better with a drink. What I've also noticed is that they really prioritize the decorations on the donuts, and I think that also brings out their peak service. I was served during the Governors Ball where there were a lot of people and a lot of vendors. They handled their service very well. I couldn't tell you the exact location of the place because it was a vendor, but I assume it's probably somewhere I would conveniently go to. I definitely wanna go to the Brooklyn location.

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    Interior....items for purchase
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    Chocolate and calamansi
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    Grimaldi's Bakery

    Grimaldi's Bakery

    3.8
    (92 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    This is probably the greatest bakery on Earth. I've been coming here since my dad brought me when I…read morewas just a kid. Four generations of the same family have been bringing us manna from heaven for a hundred years! What can I say, they're the real deal. Literally everything here is amazing. Whether I pick up some cannolis or just some rolls for the family dinner, one thing I can count on is everyone is gonna be happy. Excellent service by people who love their customers and make you feel like you've come home - because you have! Love this place.

    Not sure if there was a change of ownership or management, but I noticed a few changes:…read more No longer serving rice pudding or individual cheesecake slices. Prices are no longer shown on the fridges (paying cash is cheaper) They switched the selections of cakes and cupcakes to the other side from the individual cookies and other pastries. New selections of muffins and donuts The staff were helpful but I felt like it was tedious to ask for the price of each item. The cakes are usually ranging from $26 and up. DO NOT GET THE CUPCAKES, it taste like the supermarket cupcakes from stop and shop, walmart, or shop rite. It tastes like hint of cleaning supply, fake sweetness gritty textured icing. Try the cannoli, though the casing doesnt look like it's homemade. Apparently their filling is and they fill it per order which helps retain the crunch of the casing. We have tried a few cakes: strawberry shorcake, oreo cake, and chocolate mousse cake which is not bad for its price.

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    Grimaldi's Bakery
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