Stopped by again (was closed Wednesdays when I first visited) and finally got to try the goodies!…read moreAlthough I didn't have time to find parking for a stay - it's a small cute dessert shop with limited seats. I am a fan of the pandan flavor desserts and bought two that I wanted to try. One being a roll cake and the other layer cake. The pandan roll cake with taro I was told is a specialty that they only have on weekends. It was really flavorful, moist and spongy, just perfectly touched with a dash of sweetness in both the cake and the cream - I personally don't like overly sweet foods, and this is just perfect for me and my mom. I'm equally pleased with the layer cake as well it was very fresh and have that "QQ" texture - deliciously chewy and bouncy. This too, just hit right for me on the gentle sweetness, the pandan flavor keeping the spotlight in this dessert. My mom and I are big fans of these desserts. We just came back trying out others pandan layer cakes in Downtown Flushing and this shop beats them by a large margin. I hope to come back more when we could even though this shop is quite a distance for us.

Delicious baked goods with great attention to detail!!…read more I recently visited Shinpuru Baking and was extremely impressed. Everything I tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. The pastries and breads had a perfect texture, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every item. The staff was friendly and helpful, explaining the different options and making recommendations without being pushy. The bakery itself is clean and welcoming, making it a pleasant place to browse and enjoy treats. Overall, Shinpuru Baking delivers top-quality baked goods and excellent service. I'll definitely be returning and would highly recommend it to anyone who loves fresh, tasty pastries.

Officially my favorite bakery in Flushing. I returned and tried:…read more + Purple sweet potato bun + Pandan with honey cake + Pandan coconut bun The two buns were the best, but I also really liked the pandan honey cake. You cannot go wrong here.

Was exploring Flushing eateries when I came across the Apollo Bakery. What not to like about the…read moreblack sesame bun? Also the matcha red bean bun that I went on to try?! Not too sweet desserts that go well with tea big time. I like their version of the classic sweet topping bun with a filling. The lightly sweet crumbly cookie-like topping on the fluffy bread-like bun filled with red bean paste was pretty good! I noticed that they also had mini mooncakes of various flavors. Be sure to see what you might want to try at the Apollo Bakery if you happen to be in Flushing. The associate at the bakery was tactful and patient when ringing up my order. A small bakery with some unique desserts.

Shakalaka Bakery in Flushing is one of the more visually polished modern Chinese bakeries in the…read morearea and a reliable stop if I am looking for cakes, pastries, or grab and go sweets that feel a bit more updated compared to traditional bakeries nearby. I walked into a clean, well lit space designed for quick selection rather than lingering, and the display cases were filled with brightly decorated cakes and pastries that looked consistently fresh. The mango based cakes are the most consistent thing here. I tried one and found it light, creamy, and built around fresh fruit rather than overly heavy frosting, which made it easy to finish even after a full meal. The matcha cake also worked well, leaning more milky than bitter, with a soft sponge that held its structure without feeling dry. The pork floss cakes are one of the more interesting savory sweet options, and they came out better than I expected since they did not go overboard on sweetness. The croissants and egg tarts are solid supporting items rather than the main reason to come. The croissant I had was flaky with a noticeable butter layer, and the egg tart was best eaten warm as the custard tightens up when cold. The purple rice desserts are heavier but work if I want something more filling and texturally different from the fruit cakes. Service was generally efficient even when the bakery was busy, and the staff moved through orders quickly. Prices sit a bit higher than older style Flushing bakeries, but the tradeoff is cleaner presentation, more modern flavor combinations, and consistently fresh looking cakes. For a modern bakery stop in Flushing, Shakalaka delivers on quality and visual appeal.

Shakalaka bakery I love! I really like the Chinese desserts and sweets here and it's probably one…read moreof my favorite bakeries in Flushing. They offer really fun and delicious flavors here with their pastries and cakes. The prices here are also really good. Their bread is also really good. I tried the Japanese crab meat bread, Coconut cream bread, and their egg sandwich which I loved! They tasted delicious and they were also very filling. The ambience is modern and clean. The line moves quickly. However, it can be hard to find a seat here and it can get very busy. It's best to grab your pastries and go. It is also near public transit, and the train. I will come back here again to pick up a cake from here, the prices are good and the flavors are also good. Price:$8.75 Rating: 9/10

The pastries here are super affordable, and what you get is pretty decent…read more I think they pair really well with tea -- if you can grab yourself a piping hot one, they're very complementary. I only tried the Chinese pastries. They're on the flaky side, so I recommend eating them on an actual tray, a bowl, or with some paper underneath because they're pretty delicate and crumbly. Some of them are spongy, like this cake thing, and others are flaky, like a cookie. I recommend 85° Bakery Café for a quick pit stop. The service is pretty nice, and the ambience is very Chinese. You can't go wrong with that.

the sea salt caramel coffee was to die for ! uffff…read moreespecially iced, it was amazing. my wife got the strawberry milk tea and it was also good, don't forget to try their pastries their also really good. p.s: the cake is the way to go.

Omg the first time we came it was a fail, they sold out of the pineapple pork bun. Which is very…read morepopular on social media. We found them on a reel on instagram. Decided to take another trip to flushing to eat throughout the day and made it here at 1130am on a weekday. There were fresh buns Tha just came out. We grab 6 pineapple pork buns and 6 pork buns. They were 10/10 bomb dot com. Def work the hype and price you pay. So glad we got to finally try them. Will be back again. They lady told us to call ahead of time to place an order so we are guaranteed buns since we are out of state.

Yummy baked goods for a good price. Very small space one or…read moretwo seats. Perfect for a little stop in for coffee and a bite to eat. Everything was either ready upon arrival or took at most 7 min to prepare

I was on the hunt today for a Dubai cookie and stopped here on a whim. This location has a large…read morevariety of baked goods and drinks. I loved seeing the different options of sweets/mochi to choose from. They also had a red velvet mochi that looked perfectly decadent. The Dubai cookie was a 10/10. It was very fresh and the filling was packed with flavor. For $5, it served as a yummy afternoon treat. There was also a second floor in this bakery with ample seating. The ambiance was pleasant and the service was fast and friendly.

Some items were great, some items were okay. The drinks were also hit or miss-weirdly the special…read morethey had at the time, with the Sweet Potato series, was the highlight of the show. They were unique but light and really refreshing. For the actual baked goods, I really liked the mousse and french toast, but wasn't a big fan of the oni-croissant. We felt it was too much bread and not enough filling, but that is simply our preferences. The aesthetics was very fast causal and they have different seatings throughout the cafe. It was pretty full but we got a seat pretty quickly.

Wow. I have a hard time passing up on anything containing pistachios. I stumbled upon Jinsee on my…read moreway to the 7 train and couldn't resist popping in. The cake wasn't just beautiful, it was fluffy and moise (not too sweet). The crunchy pistachios paired so nicely with the bouncy layer cake. 10/10

Not sure if there were only half of the flavor options because it was later in the day, but I'm…read moreglad durian was available. Extremely creamy. But not overly sweet. While this is technically tiramisu, I don't note any tiramisu technique applied to this cake. It's just layered like it. I would describe this cake to be more spongey which I associate with Asian bakeries. Still good though.

Taro desserts have my whole heart and the Vanilla Taro slice from Sweet Cakes in Flushing delivered…read moreexactly what I needed! The layers were light and fluffy, the taro flavor came through beautifully without being too heavy, and the sweetness was perfectly balanced, not that sugar overload you sometimes get with cake. It was just right. Decadent in the best way possible.

For a place called Sweet Cake, everything we tried wasn't very sweet.. and not in a good way of…read more"not too sweet." First, the egg tarts were so bland as if they forgot to add sugar in the recipe. Not sure if it was just an off day or if it normally tastes like that. Next, the matcha croissant was nothing special either. The flavor of the cream was barely matcha flavored, it tasted more floral with a hint of matcha. Texture of the croissant was also just average. The sweet potato mochi bread was the most stand out of the 3. There was a nice sweet potato flavor and the mochi was nice, although overall it was mostly just average as well. Hopefully it was just an off day for their baked goods, the space is relatively small but it was cozy. I could see people getting work done while there.