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    Bakery 1988

    3.8 (34 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Strawberry coconut milk jelly
    Jenny N.

    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

    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

    发黑的水果

    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!

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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.

    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.

    So pretty
    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.

    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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    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.

    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.

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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

    Strawberry pudding
    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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    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

    Radio Bakery

    4.5
    (387 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    Food/drinks: sooo good! Unique flavors and everything we ordered was a hit. I'd come again for the…read moresavory croissants and their sandwiches!! Huge portions as well! I wouldn't wait in a long line for it though Also very unique, flavorful chocolate croissant, it is heavy heavy on the chocolate Atmosphere: tiny and cramped and usually a line, good for to go and has 4 bar seats and a few small tables outside Service: fast! Usually a line but I got lucky Price: pricey but worth it for size and quality

    This was my fifth visit to this bakery, and I have to say that it is still, in my opinion, the best…read morebakery in New York. On this visit, I was buying bread for three different friends as gifts, so I naturally needed a little extra time to make my selections and place my order. Unfortunately, the staff member serving me appeared extremely impatient throughout the process and even criticized me for not explaining my order clearly. I completely understand that there were customers waiting behind me and that the staff needs to keep the line moving. However, I believe every customer deserves to be treated with patience and respect. If I am spending over $120 on your products, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect five minutes of patience while I carefully choose my order. I truly love this bakery and will continue recommending it because the quality of the bread is exceptional. I only hope the customer service can better reflect the quality of the products. A little more patience and kindness would make the experience just as memorable as the bread itself.

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    Radio Bakery

    4.5
    (119 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Radio Bakery... is perfection. I completely understand the line…read more I first ordered the heirloom tomato & feta sandwich, which was unbelievable. It is so clear that they use incredibly high-quality ingredients and carefully curate each component, which is exactly why everything comes together in such an elevated way. The tomatoes reminded me of the ones I grew in my garden during California summers as a teenager. Perfectly salted, layered over soft, not-too-tart feta. The focaccia was made with beautiful olive oil and, while a bit chewier than I usually prefer, gave the sandwich a satisfying bite. I had to close my eyes while eating it just to savor it. The chocolate cherry almond croissant... wow. Such a creative combination, and it did not disappoint. Soft, buttery, and filled with a sour cherry compote that reminded me of a cherry cordial from a box of chocolates. 5/5. Hainsley, who helped me, was exceptionally lovely. Everyone even in line was very nice, the vibes were awesome. I'll definitely be back to try the spicy tofu sandwich and the heirloom tomato tart!

    Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and noticed the line was surprisingly short, so we decided to…read morehop in. We only waited about 10 minutes before it was our turn to order. While they didn't have their full selection available, there were still plenty of pastries to choose from. We ended up getting the vanilla kouign amann and the chocolate PB&J croissant. The kouign amann was flaky, buttery, and beautifully caramelized. The chocolate PB&J croissant was easily our favorite. It was filled with rich, decadent chocolate and a layer of jelly that balanced everything out without making it overly sweet. My significant other hasn't stopped talking about it since! We're already looking forward to coming back to try more.

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