An $18 bento cake is such a steal for the attention, detail, and flavor that goes into one! I found it the perfect size for 4-5 people since my family and friends typically enjoy smaller slices of cake. I ordered the pistachio cake based on the cashier's recommendation. The cake was aesthetically pretty and came with a generous amount of pistachios. I could tell the the pistachios were fresh since it still had a good amount of crunch to them when we enjoyed the cake for my dad's bday celebration night of. I'm definitely looking forward to trying their other flavors such as their soy mochi since it's so unique. read more

Popular bakery in Brooklyn! Pork floss cake 5/10. First time trying this and the cake itself was soft and spongy, but not sweet. I liked the texture of the pork floss on the outside. Cream bun 6/10. One of the better cream buns I've had. Not very sweet, which I liked. Mochi was 3/10. Way too tough for no reason. The flavor was good, but the texture really took away from it. read more

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Bakery 1988 is a Chinese bakery in 8th Ave. I've heard about their egg tart and that was what I ended up getting. There's quite a number of them still even in the afternoon, and I found that I liked them! I did see that they have a number of mini-cakes here and would love to try them next time. read more

Bakery 1988 - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service sucks! There is only one person manning 2 registers and one person making drinks. I was there to inquire about a cake and was ignored for 10-15 minutes. I went at about 10:30 am and it was not busy. Maybe 3 customers at most and I waited for them to be done. read more

Upon reading some of the reviews here, I am thinking maybe it was just not my lucky day when I gave them a try. I stopped by after work since I had some errands to run in the area for my boss. I think I purchased 2 or 3 different buns but they all seemed rather dry and stale to me. Maybe I caught them on a bad day or it was just my bad day, who knows. The bakery itself is pretty nice though. Very pleasing to the eye and the staff is nice as well. Maybe I would be able to give them another try if I am ever in the area? read more

Food: This is a relatively new bakery on 8th Avenue in Sunset Park. They offer a variety of cakes, buns, and pastries. The cakes come in mini or full size; flavors include soy milk mochi, taro, mango, caramel chestnut, Oreo, strawberry and mixed fresh fruit and average around $50. The soy milk mochi cake is delicious and very fresh. They also have small cupcakes with fruit and Oreo toppings ($42 for 12 cupcakes). Cupcakes are made fresh with whipped cream and either a fruit or Oreo topping. They also have small tiramisus and durian cakes. Their Portuguese egg tarts are really good with a flaky crust. I would recommend the soy milk mochi cakes and Portuguese egg tarts! Service: Staff and friendly and welcoming. Ambiance: This is a small cafe, but they have a good number of small tables in the bakery. The bakery is well-lit, modern, and clean. Not good for large groups if you plan to eat there. Overall, I would highly recommend this bakery! read more

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The bakery itself is quite aesthetic as well as their packaging and what not. The prices are little higher than the average Chinese bakery but they do have some more unique stuff. I haven't tried but I heard their mochi items are quite good. Last time, I got a variety of bread but nothing was too impressive. This time, my coworkers orders birthday cakes from here and I was quite impressed by the cake! We got the mango cake (the cake was not too sweet, but the mango was so sweet despite not being in season), the cake layers are also light and fluffy. I also tried a piece of the pistachio cake which was also quite good and light but a tad bit sweeter. Has a good pistachio flavor if you're a fan and pitaschio pieces inside the cake. Overall: seems like a lot of good reviews on their cakes and I would love to try some of their other cakes especially the soy mochi one. read more

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

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Place is nice and sleek, a little small but enough room to eat in. The cakes and pastries have smaller cake sizes and bigger cakes but pricing is a little pricey but comparative with other bakeries. They lost one star for the pricing. We ordered the strawberry coconut milk jelly and a Japanese style cheesecake. Both were delicious and fluffy. Kayla gives this place a thumbs up! The server commented that Kayla was beautiful since she is mixed blood with big eyes... future yelper in the making ... follow Kayla journey IG @ jen_kay_thejourney and her yelp @ Kayla T. Ng-T read more

Bakery 1988 - Strawberry coconut milk jelly - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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 read more

Bakery 1988 - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

You sold me a sample cake that had been sitting in the counter for days, and the fruit inside was already black! You've got no conscience at all! Doesn't the U.S. health department regulate this? I'm going to report you to 311! read more

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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. read more

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Another overpriced bakery in Sunset Park on 8ave. However, the one offer that makes this one stand out from the others for me is the mini cakes. They sell 4-inch mini cakes that is perfect if you want to celebrate a special occasion with 1-4 people without having to purchase a full size cake that usually goes to waste... or if you just want to eat cake without having to share. The mini cakes are the perfect size. The bakery offers several flavors like green grape, blueberry, Oreo, fresh strawberry cream, ube, or soy bean mochi. My personal favorite is the soybean mochi which has mochi in the center -- reminds me of the soybean mochis from Japan. The cakes range from $11-15, inexpensive and just a bit more than the price of a slice of cake nowadays. The cakes are on display and if they don't have the flavor you want, you can usually call and special order it for pickup in an hour. The server told me this and I thought it was pretty nice since it means the cakes are made fresh daily, and easy to reserve, especially if you need something last minute. They also carry different specialty breads, pastries, and regular size cakes, of course. read more

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. read more

Bakery 1988 - Salt cheese bun, sesame mochi bun and milk pudding bun - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Bakery 1988 - Strawberry pudding - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bakery 1988 is a trendy new bakery on 8th Ave, Brooklyn, serving French-Asian-inspired breads, cakes, and pastries. Their breads are soft and pillowy, while their cakes and pastries are cute and affordably priced. * Cheese & Ham Toast 芝士火腿吐司 $7.50 Their toasts come in various flavors. Some noteworthy ones include their Meiji Matcha Red Bean Toast, Hokkaido Milk Toast, and Cheese & Ham Toast. We opted for their Cheese & Ham, and it was incredibly soft and savory, with small diced cheese and ham bits every few bites. Furthermore, they bake their toasts fresh every morning, and you can really taste the difference. * Bacon Egg Bread 培根太阳蛋 $3.25 My favorite bread combination here! The bread again was so soft and pillowy; I couldn't help poking it a few times. Meanwhile, the bacon was meaty and savory, not at all greasy, and the egg was runny and sweet. * Mini Hot Dogs $1.95 Your typical hot dog, but much smaller. I love that they cut the hot dog meat in half, so it's not too much meat in one bite. * Cheese Bacon Bread 芝士培根包 $2.95 Another great combination! There's just something about their bacon that makes it taste so light and healthy. I can't help thinking their bacon came from one happy pig... read more

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. read more

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Bad Service. We bought a cake which its price is relatively higher compared to other pastry. They told us the POS is not working and ask us to pay with cash. Then they don't even give us the change. Should report to IRS about this. Never go again. NOT recommend anyone to go, there are other better bakery store! read more

This super cute and trendy bakery offers reasonably priced and delicious baked goods! I had seen an ad online about their cakes only being $12 and I had to come and check it out for myself. This is true but the cakes around the $12 mark are most definitely personal sized cakes good for 1-2 people MAYBE 3. But their larger sized cakes were not that expensive at around $43 considering the quality and craftsmanship. I went to pick up a small ube cake but due to the extremely hot weather New York has had this summer I settled for the matcha filler mochi bread? Puff? Not sure exactly what to call it instead because it would travel a lot better. The texture was chewy and the taste was really good. It's not that sweet but still clearly a dessert and the matcha filling similarly was a bit sweeter but still had the strong earthy matcha taste. I split the pastry with a friend and we both enjoyed it, though I think it is still a size you could enjoy by yourself as well. The pastry was filled with the cream very generously. read more

This is a cute, small bakery that sells drinks, pastry, and cakes. There are a variety of pastries and they're all fresh from the kitchen! They even have the 4 inch personal cakes! The pastries are pretty delicious, so I'm for sure coming back for some more. I want to try some of their 4 inch cakes too! read more

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I love love love this place, it's on the pricier side of this in terms of bread but it is so worth it! My favorite is their sesame mochi bread. It's so good, I can probably finish 6 by myself! I tried their taro bread today and still prefer their sesame mochi and the pineapple buns both with or without butter. Their cakes are also such a steal, although it's smaller it helps me portion control and my favorite is their grape cake, I highly recommend this one. I've tried a few of them and my my least favorite was the soy milk mochi. All in all such a great addition to the neighborhood read more

We got a cake from this place today. It is not so sweat but it tasted strange. There is some sticky thing on it. For good cake - lady M is the best. read more

熊猫下单的显示半个小时送达结果下完单自动变成1个小时。等了一个小时商家一直延误出餐最后打电话过去问，服务员说话很冲说有一个东西没做好还要等十几分钟然后问我要不要取消，我说取消她把我整个订单取消了而不是取消那一件餐品。白白等了一个小时多，这家真的很恶心。 Their food ain't bad but I just spend an hr waiting for them to prep the food, note that it never reached the deliverman yet. The app kept showing it was delayed over and over again by the merchant so I called them, only to be told something wasn't made and it's gonna take longer. They asked if I want to cancel it, I said yes and they canceled the entire order. Simply put I just spend over an hour waiting for nothing. Not to mention the person that picked up the phone was rude, I don't expect 5 star service but definitely not that level of rudeness after that much delay. Their food is good, but it's not worth anything if I dont receive it. Pure waste of time, I mean, they are a bakery... usually food are made ready. They are a joke. read more

I got a 4 inch mango and Oreo cake for my twin's birthday. They always shared a cake so my husband and I decided to buy two cakes so they have their own. It works out since everyone can choose from two flavors! The cakes are moist and not very sweet. I called the day before to order the cakes. I went to buy cake here last time for my mom's birthday and there was only one flavor to choose from so I definitely recommend ordering them the day before. read more

There are so many new bakeries opening in Brooklyn Chinatown and this was one of them. It looked very Instagrammable with the pink aesthetic. They have more modern Asian buns and pastries. I saw they have the viral sea salt bread from Korea. Since I will not be going to Korea anytime soon, I definitely wanted to try it out. My friend bought a bunch of breads, they have many different kinds of bread loaves like Hokkaido toast, pork floss, read bean, and taro. The sea salt bread tasted very buttery but not much sea salt taste. I have to come back to try their bread loaves since my friend said they were good. FYI - there was a minimum of $10 to use credit card. read more

Trending bakery on social media. The prices are decent and the bread is pretty good. They have bread you would expect at an asian bakery featuring various meats, cheese, garlic, etc. They are known for their cakes being personal serving sizes and affordable. read more

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

Great new bakery in the neighborhood, with updated takes on some Chinese bakery classics -- things you can't really find in other bakeries. My favorite is the milk bread with coconut swirl. Delicious! read more

They said it was made on the day when I bought it. However, the taro inside the cake tastes spoiled and sour. Definitely NOT a fresh made cake!!! 芋泥蛋糕是酸！！ read more

Bakery 1988 - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

差评！越来越不好吃 越整越差 服务态度都很差。I am feel so disappointed to this 1988 bakery store. They are not respect to customers and rude. The cake they make are not good. Taro are no taro taste. soy bean cake taste bad. Not going there again. read more

The cake didn't really have flavor but it was lightly sweet which I prefer. The different flavors don't mean anything at least from the Mango one read more