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    Bakery 1988

    3.9 (31 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Tiffany V.

    Tried the red bean filled pineapple bun today -- its fantastic! Fluffy bun, crisp topping, generous filled with red bean!

    Amy W.

    this bakery features amazing cakes and quintessential asian baked goods. there's a big selection and things are displayed in a really nice and open way. service is great, and the cake i've tried (pictured) was stuffed with the freshest fruit which I really appreciated! things are really fluffy and creamy and never feels too heavy after the fact

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    Melody C.

    This is a cute trendy bakery on 8th Ave. So far I've only tried their breads, but I really want to try their cakes, especially the soy mochi cake. Their breads are a hit or miss, depending which bread it is. The pineapple bun with a slab of butter is so good, and I don't think I've found that type of bread at another Chinese bakery in nyc. I know some HK cafes sell them but I have yet to try. Anyway, I think the pineapple bun with a slab of butter is really good (not Hong Kong good, but very acceptable). The bread is fluffy but the pineapple part is crispy and the butter is nice and thick and salted. All the while, it doesn't feel like I'm eating a heart attack. However, I've also tried their ham and egg sandwich and it was a no-go. They had some other interesting-sounding items that I would like to try. And if you're looking for bento cakes, they got it.

    The cakes are pretty and taste good. Not too sweet. Great birthday cake to share. Tried many different types of round cakes for different birthdays.

    Salt cheese bun, sesame mochi bun and milk pudding bun
    Kevin E.

    New modern bakery on 8th Ave. Loved the sesame mochi bun! So chewy and full of sesame flavor. Milk pudding bun was great as well but the salt cheese bun (?) was disappointing because it was bland and flavorless. Would love to come back to try some of their other innovative buns and cakes as well.

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    Maria B.

    I saw the reviews and decided to try it when I was in the mood for dessert. I got the taro cake and it was ok. Too creamy for me and you couldn't taste the taro that much but the presentation was pretty.

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    Taylee M.

    When in Little Hong Kong (Brooklyn's China town) make sure to swing by Bakery 1988! They're known for their delicious cakes but they also have very affordable drinks and pastries. I love their coconut buns and many different pork floss pastries.

    Chin T.

    The staffs were friendly. This is a new trendy French inspired bakery with cute pastries. Prices are very affordable! Would highly recommend trying their pastries! Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5

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    Mei C.

    came into this bakery one weekend morning. Buns and cakes were fully stocked; there's some eclectic varieties of bun specialty and cakes carried by this bakery (purple taro mochi bun); some cakes are sold by the slice at close to $7 per slice-kind of pricey. The store itself is clean and has a few comfy seats for dine-in. Location might be an issue; there's too many bakeries all clustered around the same area; It's tough to compete with brand name franchises along with the traditional local Asian bakeries that's been around for years. Overall, this bakery sells some tasty baked goods

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    Roxanne O.

    I tried the strawberry pudding. It was less like a pudding and more like a jello. Pretty presentation but prices are a little high. The 1988 logo on the pudding was made of paper, not chocolate, so don't eat it, haha.

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    Gertrude C.

    I heard about this bakery on Instagram and loved the prices that they have for small, medium and large cakes. I wanted the Ube cake, but they were sold out of the 4 inch cake for my sister's birthday, so I called in advance and asked for them to reserve a mango cake for a 630pm pick up time. This is my first time finding out that Brooklyn has a Chinatown. It was so lovely hearing them Answer the phone with a Chinese hello and switching to English. The neighborhood has authentic Chinese food cards, Boba tea, restaurants, fish markets and fresh fruits and vegetables. I love the aesthetic of the bakery and the family Business fuel of the establishment. My sister loved the cake. It was not sweet as we're used to our cakes being, but the mango taste fresh and the cake was airy and fluffy. the size of the cake was perfect for her birthday with just her and I present. You can buy a packet of candles or one candle for a dollar.

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    The best cake on 8 Av Brooklyn. Excellent service! Modern store design and affordable price.

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    Excellent cake and bread etc ,nice service .good location and good service Very Organize and better quality and price

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    Radio Bakery is a very popular bakery in Brooklyn. This has been my second time and each time there…read morewas a line outside, however it moves quickly and the space inside is very small. Even though there is a line, you do not feel rushed or pressured to order quickly. On this visit we ordered plain croissant, chocolate croissant-fresh out of the oven, rhubarb croissant, black forest pastry and brown butter corn cake. The chocolate croissant was amazing. It is triple chocolate and cocoa powder is in the dough. It is filled with milk and dark chocolate, so creamy. The plain croissant was flaky and light. The brown butter corn cake was crispy and caramelized on the outside and soft and moist. The Black Forest croissant is a seasonal offering. It is made with their Triple Chocolate Croissant filled with chocolate cake and sour cherries and topped with mascarpone cream , Rhubarb & Custard Croissant . It is tart and sweet. The rhubarb is roasted and complimented with sweet vanilla custard. They all were excellent. Each were about $8. Highly recommend and don't let the line deter you .

    I came during a weekday at like 11 and there was still a line but it is what it is. Because it's so…read morebusy I feel a bit rushed when I go here. It's also difficult to see all the items since everyone is packed in a line even when you get into the store. The food itself: - cardamom bun was yummy, a bit too cardamom forward though. 3.5/5 - the pb and J croissant was cool, a bit too rich for my liking but I admire how different it was and I actually had to save this one for the next day and it was still good so 4/5

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