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I was wow'ed by Bao's. They had a unique variety of pastries you don't typically see at asian bakeries. A matcha horn? Mochi pudding? Seaweed crispy floss cake? Tiramisu egg tarts? Say Whuh?! It's new, it's fun, it's different (to me that is). I came across them as I was making my way downtown to get some boba. I decided to stop by on the way back because they seemed like the busiest shop on the block. I also saw a lot of people walking around with cute yellow cooler bags from them and that was a sign for me to try them. Gotta see what the hype is about, am I right, am I right?! Apparently, Bao's is a pretty chain in China and Flushing is their first US location! Okay anyways you walk in, take a tray and try not to be in anybody's way because the shop is pretty small. There's good looking pastries everywhere. Cookies, cream puffs, breads, buns and of course egg tarts! I picked up a pair of matcha horns and mochi pudding because it looked intriguing. There were maybe like 4 different types of egg tarts to choose from. I went with the regular egg tart and grabbed an oozing cheese tart. I wanted to try everything but damn their prices weren't right and I could only eat so much. The matcha horns remind me of cannolis. They have a crispy other shell and a smooth and tasty filling. They were kinda small and expensive tho. $5 for 2 but they were fun to eat and not too sweet! The mochi pudding was something I've never encountered before. The pudding was smooth and creamy and had a subtle flavor to it, possibly milk? and the shell that kept the pudding together was slightly crispy and mochi textured. I loved it! My mom liked it, too. And she usually doesn't like a lot of things I recommend... The oozing cheese tart definitely oozed like lava. The tart shell was really good and paired well with the creamy filling. It's something you'd eat and not eat anything else for a while because it's on the heavy side. Like you need to drink a lot of water after to reset your stomach, and you'll be induced into a food coma. I saved the egg tart for the next day because I had reached my pastry limit for the day. I didn't have a toaster oven to warm it up, so I put it in the microwave for a few seconds. It was still flakey and the filling was smooth, had a splash of sweetness and was creamy. It was a tad bit smaller than the usual egg tarts I get at other places tho. Like I said the shop is kinda small and it's a U shape layout. And there's pastries on both sides of the shop and be sure to check everything out if you can. You could see the bakers and employees hard at work through the glass baking, assembling and organizing pastries. The employees will nicely pack your items in the yellow cooler bag and give you a glove and small ice pack to keep your hands clean and your pastries chilled. They don't have any seating. Just grab the pastries you want, pay and get out. We went to the New World Mall food court to try out the goods. Overall, great tasting pastries but they're kinda expensive. You could easily get carried away adding things to your tray and drop $25-30. Didn't really interact with employees too much but they were fast and very efficient. I would definitely come back, but my hope they'll make their way to the Bay one day!
Favorite item was the milk taosu cookies. Perfect not-too-sweet cookies with perfect amount of bite but not too crumbly. The floss cakes are light and bouncy, not too sweet, but after eating two, you just don't want any more due to the sweetened mayo inside, which is probably why they package them in twos. Cod fish version was not fishy at all and has no mayo and is still light and fluffy. Mochi pudding was interesting. I don't hate or love it, but the textures are unique. I would recommend to get and try it yourself. Would I wait in a long line for this? No. Would I go back? Sure, if I'm in the area.
Wow, I have seen Bao's Pastry before on social media however never truly bothered to bat an eye at the sight of this shop since I'm a loyalist to 85C. Because it was our first time, we were a bit conservative and probably should've went HAM on taste testing- 1x Golden Portuguese Egg Tart 1x Lemon Crispy Floss Cake 1x Taro Egg Tart Everything is affordable and in line quality wise, while we came on a not so good weather day, it was still crowded in the shop. The egg tarts sadly were not that impressive and had the taste that I'm used to. The floss cake however was quite flavorful and filling, I think they're known more for this unique pastry. I can't wait to come back and try their other pastries-there is also an employee at the front of the line who helps with the ordering process to ensure things go smoothly and efficiently!
Recommend Crispy floss cake from Bao's Pastry! Taste and soft inside. It reminded me of classic sandwich from my childhood memory. I couldn't stop eating until the last piece.
This is a pretty legit operation. There's 10-15 workers churning out effort in the back, even after they close shop. We tried their taro tart, egg tart, and their seaweed ball things. Pretty solid and the favorite was the taro. Pricing like an Instagram item but the overall flavors are good. Interior is clean but the vibe is very rushed with the large traffic flow and in and out.
The hype finally died down after a month...came here on a Sunday @ noon- no lines out the door & no wait to pay, which was great. The bakery was clean, bright, everything yellow with a glass-walled open kitchen, completely stocked with a variety of pre-packaged pastries & treats, the egg tarts are kept behind the glass counter & are box to order, and the staff was very friendly & efficient. We got some of their golden Portuguese & caramel croissant egg tarts, taro snow puffs, milk flavored taosu and the coffee crispy floss cakes & fluffy floss rolls. The egg tarts tasted ok- I definitely had better- the custard filling were overly wobbly & fell apart and the crusts weren't crispy but rather soft & soggy. Not a fan of the taro puffs- the cream tasted artificial & unappealing. The taosu (walnut crisp cookies) were buttery, mildly sweet & had a delicate, crumbly texture- their good, my daughter loved them. And the coffee floss cakes + floss rolls were really delicious- light, fluffy sponge cake with mayo cream filling & coated in lots of pork floss Mmm...sweet & savory goodness :p We'll be back for more.
The Portuguese egg tart may have been the best of the items, the taro tart may be a close second. Beware the long line when a flux of patrons swarm to enter.
Came here for a weekend evening and found a huge line on this pastry. I was very curious to see whats happening. I entered and bought couple of pastries. The egg custards were delicious, crunchy, and fresh. Loved them. Everything else was good, but the one that left the most impression was the custard. Will definitely come back again to this amazing place! : )
Bao's Pastry is a popular bakery chain from Beijing, China, that has expanded all the way to Flushing. There was a pretty long line when we stopped by a couple Sunday afternoons ago, but it moved really quickly. Before we knew it, we were asked to make a quick decision about what we wanted. Between the four of us, we bought two each of the following: * Golden Portuguese Yolk Pastry * Velvet Taro Egg Tart * Oozing Lava Cheese Tart * Croissant Egg Tart Caramel Flavor My personal favorite was the Golden Portuguese Yolk Pastry, which was absolutely perfect. The custard was creamy with just the right amount of sweetness and egginess, while the crust was flaky and buttery. The Oozing Lava Cheese Tart was incredibly cheesy, almost more of a savory dessert. It was delicious and addictive, but also pretty heavy. The Croissant Egg Tart Caramel was a favorite among our group, but I fount it a little too sweet. Lastly, the Velvet Taro Egg Tart had an airy and fluffy taro custard, but the taro flavor itself was pretty weak. Compared to the other three, this was easily the least memorable. They're also known for their Signature Pork Floss Cakes, which I wish I'd remembered to try. While the pastries were a bit hit or miss, the ones that hit were truly incredible. I'd definitely come back to try some of their other pastries, especially the pork floss cake. 8/16/2026 Flushing Food Crawl #10 of 11
I can't say much about the interior or service because a friend brought these goodies over for dessert one day. Goodness, these little dessert items were so good. I finished off 3 Portuguese Egg tarts by myself. I love the eggy, creamy center. The crust was very flaky. The Xiao Bei Milk Cake Taro Flavour and original Milk Flavor were so soft and fluffy. They were subtlety sweet and fragrant. The pork floss flavor was unusual but if you grew up with it, it was nostalgic. The scones were crumbly and tasty. The cream puff was chewy and the filling creamy. Nothing was too sweet and the flavors really go well with the delicate textures.
Food: This is a well-known bakery from China offering many kinds of baked goods and pastries. The place is always packed with people. Some baked goods include Portuguese egg tarts, taro puff cake, pork floss items, mochi puddings, cookies, tarts, and much more. Items are a hit or miss. I've tried a good number of items and only really enjoyed 1-2 items, not the majority. The best item is the butter mochi in my opinion. The egg yolk pastry is also decent; it's very similar to an egg yolk mooncake with lotus seed paste inside. Everything else I've tried including the egg tarts, cookies, and taro puff cake wasn't too special or impressive. Service: Service was neither good nor bad; staff are there to restock bakery items and to ring up your items. Ambiance: The bakery is a good size with many items on display, but there is no seating. You buy your items and take it to go. The bakery is set up in a U formation where you enter on one side, make the loop in one line to see the items, and pay at the cashier right before you exit. Bakery is nice, well-lit, and kept clean. There are huge glass windows where you can see staff in the back baking and preparing the goods. Overall, I would recommend this bakery at least once!
A very busy store and open kitchen concept where you can watch them make the goodies. Did not care for the floss breads and it wasn't for me. The coffee flavor was not strong and tasted more like a savory mayo meat floss bread. The milk mochi pudding bites were delicious and a nice treat.
My sister told us about this takeout place which serves a nice variety of pastries. It was crowded when we went but my wife bought some chocolate pastry. I don't know the name of it, but WOW, I believe it was the best chocolate pastry I've ever tasted. I saw that my Yelper niece, who is more of a foodie than I am, gave this bakery 3 stars. Truth be told, I only tried this one item, but based on it, I'm compelled to give this eatery 5 stars for now. I can't wait to go back and try a bunch of other stuff. Highly recommended.
The egg tarts and custard used are pretty good and creamy! The soft texture balances well with the crispy flaky tart. The yellow bag that it comes in is also very cute. I didn't think anything was too sweet, and the service was quick. read more
When I was walking around flushing, so many people were carrying bags from this place that I had to check it out. As soon as I went there, there was a line of ~10 ppl outside the doors but it moved fast and we were in by ~10 min. It was cool to see them actively making fresh baked goods through the clear glass window My friends and I trialed a couple of their goods (love that they give packets of gloves for those who don't want to get messy from all of the pork floss, taro, or cream). Our collective favorite wasthe cream puffs. Some of my other favorites would be the taro egg tart (the taro is so fluffy, I usually dislike red bean but their version is a good addition to the egg tart), and their almond cookies (good snack that I've been slowly savoring at home). There are cute plastic reusable bags that they give you, though this most recent time I went, I noticed that they gave it to those who bought more items, not for my friends who bought 2 or less. They're pretty pricey ($10 for a bag of almond cookies, $3 for an egg tart), which is why I'd give it 4 starts Overall a good place to try a multitude of light asian pastries (especially those involving cream and/or pork floss) if you're in the area. read more
I've been wanting to try this place but I waited till there were no lines. I went on a week day recently and was able to get in right away and shop for what I wanted. There are no seating so you just shop and take your goodies home. My favorite was the taro milk cake. I love Asian sponge cakes and this was pillowy and enveloped in delicious taro cream that wasn't too sweet. Enjoyed the almond crisps and Portuguese egg tart. Will be back to try other items since everything I tried so far was delicious. read more
Ok since I was in the area, I went to check what they had available...this time they had more items available...Im usually around Flushing when things are closing, but Bao's Pastry is very popular with lines all the time...they had a lot of bagged items and the bland milky bao. But ooh I noticed the caramel egg tart and within seconds of just walking near the Plexiglass...an employee asked if we needed help. So L quickly asked for 4 which I thought was too much. We ate 2 a hr later even though it was late .. it was really flakey. The egg custard part isn't as firm as a traditional one.. maybe more custardy..but it was good. Sweet but not too sweet. At $3 each...the egg tarts were so much better than what we tried before. We ate the other 2 a day later. The crust wasn't flakey but it was still tasty..we'll stick with these from now on.. read more
3.75 Just okay. Their line is because of the small space & customers browsing slowly as they're shuffled in on one line. It seems to move fast though. I was in the area & stopped by twice with only a few people in line (rainy weekday evening & a late morning on a weekday). Have had their (was told best seller) Crispy Pork Floss Cake & bag of Butter Mochi (this might be a new item, saw it on social media). It seems like their popular items are small disc-like sponge cakes sandwiched with a cream filling in between, then lightly covered in it (either taro flavor buttercream. Or plain & rolled in a sea weed pork floss mixture or coffee flavored mixture. Like a Asian higher-end hostess cake. The quality ingredients & items were fresh (since everything's being made & refilled in front of you). But I'm not a fan of these ($4.50-ish for two) giant soft oreo-like pastries (3-4 bites) The cream inside actually tasted like mayo or a plain buttercream (non sweet) & the crispy (generous) topping was a but too seafoody for me. Don't usually eat pork floss & the idea is interesting..., but I liked the pork floss part here. Crispy bits of sweet salty bacon-like flavor. The $8 bag (8 pieces) of Butter Mochi was really good though! I didn't see any cases or signage with them, but I asked the worker at the Egg Tart window and he grabbed a bag from the window FYI. It's a little indulgent for 1 person & I gave away 1 or 2 to people waiting in line. The simple butter mochi is also a disc-shaped thing (a theme here?) that might have been made in big chestnut-shaped steel mold. The glutinous rice flour wasn't too sweet and the edges were nicely caramelized & crispy. Super good chew to crisp ratio! (4 stars for this) BUT I don't know if they keep well overnight and the two that I left in the bag got really hard the next day. Tried slightly warming them in a toaster oven, but they weren't the same. My advice would be to eat them on the same day or if you know how to store & reheat these, let me know. None of the other pastries looked too special and things that I can't find elsewhere. People seem to like their egg tarts, but they looked on the smaller side and there's other bakeries in the area who makes them well enough. I'm curious to see what the mainland China shops sell and what's popular there. read more
6 months ago
Heard about this place when it first opened though the long lines were a deterrent. Now the lines are more reasonable and line moves quickly. Bao's Pastry hasa lot of options. They are known for their signature pork floss though I found the item I liked the best is the plain egg tarts. Oozing lava cheese tart is made with a cookie crust. Taro egg tart has purple rice which throws me off a bit since it's different. Go check them out! read more
Bao's pastry excels in egg tarts. When a place only serves one type of dessert, you know the fundamentals are set in stone. The tart itself is extra flakey and melts in your mouth! Don't bother purchasing to share because cutting into such a delicate texture results in a disappointment to all! I went in a group of 4 and we started just taking bites out of the egg tarts. The velvet taro egg tart spoke to me the most. Mascarpone cream with perfectly infused taro flavor. The taro fit the flavor profile that is calibrated for the Asian palette: More cream based, less sugar and carefully whipped with air to achieve the desired light and fluffy texture. Sugar is a supporting player, never the lead. Textures do the talking - the audible crack of shell when you bite into it, the cooling effect of cream as it lands in your tastebuds, the occasional textural surprise of black sesame seeds or caramel drizzle. read more
Dropped by because the line was short. It was still crowded and kind of over-stimulating inside. The store was clean and the staff was ready to help. The caramel egg tart was still delicious. In terms of their new items: - Fluffy floss roll: this is the item I was most excited for and it lived up to my expectations. If you like the classic pork floss bun from Chinese pastry stores, you have to try this!! It was the perfect bread to cream to pork floss ratio. I had to stop myself from eating the whole container... - Tiramisu egg tart: creamy, but lacking in flavor. The texture was flaky and satisfying to bite into. - Matcha milk cake: light in the matcha flavor. Orea crumble on top was soggy. It was fluffy, but a few bites were enough. After that I started to feel sick from all the cream. read more
Usually they have a huge line to enter the store and since we were there early we saw no line and decided to check it out, get a few things there. - Crispy floss cakes it's good but way to much mayo in it. - 2x croissant egg tarts & 2x Custard egg tarts - 2x tiramisu tarts I actually like their tiramisu tarts and their croissant tarts alot more. read more
I been wanting to check this place out after seen the many videos on social media. I came on a Tuesday afternoon and it was busy but not a huge line. I was shocked by how amateur pasties were. Everything was super fresh, the crust was super flaky and everything was just delightful. I will definitely be coming back to try more items. read more
7 months ago
There's always a line and it's very popular it seems! I see so many people walking with their bags around and coming out with 1-3 bags worth of bread lol. It moves fast! Love how you can see them making all the pastries fresh and surprisingly small variety but I like that they're focused on their specialties then Butter mochi - this was super good! Like a chewy rice cake that's not too sweet and not too buttery either. I wish I ate some when it was fresh since I'm sure that's when it's best but they were super good before the next day and even on the next day when I warmed them up! I had a bag I put into the fridge but even after warming it up some were good but some had a weird powder on top and weren't that good so eat it the same day I think is best 3.75/5 Coffee pork floss cake - the cake is so soft like a sponge cake and delicious. The pork floss is so nice a savory and somehow doesn't get to chewy and matches really well with the sweeter cream/ bread. For this flavor in specific I wouldn't get it again because the cream was way too heavy 2/5 Seaweed pork floss cake - all the components on the cake and floss above but now the cream is probably just like milk or no flavor, or maybe even a mayo type flavor since there was very slight tanginess which was much lighter and I feel matched way better! The seaweed added some extra savory flavors which I loved 3.75/5 Egg tart - similar to na tart! This was very good, flakey, buttery and balanced eggy but sweet and light custard! 3.75/5 read more
For the past month plus, this has been the most popular new thing in downtown Flushing. Every time I passed by, there was a long line, outside and inside this grab and go bakery. Today, I drove by and saw no lines at all (likely due to the rain/snow), hence the small dent on my credit card. Here are my thoughts on each item I purchased. Egg Tart (8.5/10) - Some people might find it a bit too buttery like I did. However, that flaky crispy crust is by far one of the best in NYC imho. I also really enjoyed the creaminess of the egg custard. Taro Snow Puff Cake (7/10) - Such a wonderful taro filling between two pieces of fluffy and delicate cake. I might have preferred a tastier outer layer to contrast the rest of the product. Seaweed Crispy Floss Cake (7/10) - The crispy pork floss with seaweed was awesome. Sadly, just too much sweet mayo inside that was unnecessary. Almond Crisp (8/10) - Hard to really screw this one up, but glad to find a good version regardless. The almond flavor shines through the crunchy cookie. Butter Mochi (7.5/10) - Fried mochi that doesn't feel oily or too chewy, just right sitting around at room temperature. Milk Flavored Taosu (7/10) - Somewhat dry for me, but these cookies are meant to be on the drier side. Flavor is decent and goes well with coffee. Overall, I think they have a good formula for success. The prices are a bit higher than other bakeries, but the quality is relatively solid. Not sure how often I would come, but that egg tart though ... ... LOL read more
6 months ago
Such a popular bakery with good reason!! I love the mini milk raisin cookies!! Super light and the raisins add a sweet touch. We also got the milk cakes, and taro cakes. The cake itself is so delicious. They were soft and light but I really don't love how they douse the cakes in the filling. I would rather it just be in the middle. It was a bit overpowering after awhile. Service is so efficient. read more
I'm glad I waited to come here when the weather started warming up because this spot isn't worth the long lines. I came on a Saturday afternoon and the wait was pretty minimal. I went with their Seaweed Pork Floss cake (2 for $5) and Portuguese Egg Tart (4-pack). For reference, I've never had pork floss before so I didn't know what to expect. The cake itself was spongey and sweet. The seaweed made the pastry taste super fishy which threw me off. I'm a lover of sweet and savory combinations but this just didn't do it for me. In terms of texture, I wanted more substance, possibly from a protein. The eggs tarts were fine. Nothing to rave about. I spent a total of $18 which is on the pricier side considering Flushing has several other cheap eats options. I think next time I'll opt for just the sweet pastries. read more
Arriving in Flushing for my annual winter NY trip, I saw a lot of commotion and a long line the moment I stepped out of the subway. Of course I had to jump on the hype train and stood in line to see what all the fuss was about. Apparently this is a famous place in China called "Bao Shifu" and this was their first location in the states. Famous for their seaweed crispy floss cakes, egg tarts, taro snow puff cakes and a number of other pastries. There was only a limited number of items available when I went and they were all flying off the shelf. They had a large number of bakers visible through the glass where you could watch them in the kitchen churning out the delicacies. I can confirm the egg tarts and the seaweed crispy floss cakes was worth the wait. The only item I got that I didn't care for was the taro snow puff cakes. It didn't have much flavor and was very sticky and messy to eat. I would definitely go back just for those seaweed crispy floss cakes though! I was also impressed with the quality control. The cashier accidentally bumped the box of taro egg tarts I had when I went to pay which may have caused a slight indiscernible to me imperfection and immediately asked another staff member to quickly go to the kitchen to get a whole new set. read more
We passed by Bao's Pastry earlier in the day (Sunday) and did not get in the line, but felt a little fomo while walking around and seeing so many ppl holding a bag from there. We ended up getting in line around 4pm. The line was still half the block long, but it moves very fast and it's orderly. There are many staff members constantly making items, however, there were a good amount that was already sold out by that time. Seaweed Crispy Floss Cake ($5) - cake was fluffy with a thin layer of cream inside, while the pork floss and seaweed provided a crispy and savory balance. This is packed with flavor. Taro Snow Puff Cake ($6) - flavor is quite mild, but the quality of the cake is nothing I've had before. I don't know how they made it so fluffy, soft, and bouncy, with a slightly sticky exterior. read more
A 5 minutes wait line at the door on a weekday 11 am. It opens at 10:30 am daily. I got: -seaweed crispy floss cake : 2 for $5. I find the creme inside too sweet and too heavy. Outside has good crispy seaweed flavor. Perfect to pair with coffee but not by itself. - Taro oatmeal crispy floss cake: 2 for $6 : the creme inside was even sweeter. Outside not as crispy as the seaweed one. - butter mochi : 6 for $8. Mini size. Chewy inside. Crispy outside but it was a bit hard for me on the edges. Different tarts are popular items too but that has its own waiting line. I didn't bother. Overall, I wouldn't especially make a trip there. If I happen to pass by, I Would get the seaweed again. A friend recommended coffee floss cake and large egg tart. read more
2 months ago
My intern from work brought pastries in for us - Mochi pudding: 7/10, very light and not too sweet. More of a pudding texture than mochi. Lowkey just tasted like a cream puff - Taro milk cake: 6/10, not too sweet, and pretty fluffy sponge cake. Very light. Taro flavor was yummy. I'm not a huge fan of cake tho read more
8 months ago
The pastries at Bao's Pastry are all such a treat! Everything I had here was unique and delicious that I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. A friend picked up a selection of goodies for us to share including the Seaweed Crispy Floss Cake ($5 for 2pcs), Taro Oatmeal Crispy Floss Cake ($6 for 2pcs), Portuguese Egg Tart ($2 for 1pc), Matcha Milk Bread ($6 for 2pcs), Taro Milk Bread ($10 for 4pcs), and Milk & Raisin Tiny Cookies ($9 for bag). I'm not much of a cookie fan, but these tiny cookies are so easy to snack on with their bite-size. There's a fun balance of the crunchy cookie and chewy raisin mixed into every bite. Both milk breads were also so unique and airy with a light cream coated for the various flavors. This was a tad messy to eat, although they do provide gloves and spoons for you (such a thoughtful gesture). They are known for their egg tarts, which was creamy and decadent but there's so many good egg tart spots around. For me, the real winner is the crispy floss cake that uses the same milk bread but coated with chicken floss to create a nice sweet and savory treat. There's a bit too much cream/mayo filling inside, but still so delicious overall. This milk bread that Bao's Pastry makes is the fluffiest bread you'll have. I really enjoy that it comes in sweet and savory forms with various flavors too. All the packaging is also so cute and great to bring for a party or gifts. read more
This is becoming a very popular bakery in the area- the line of customers moved fairly quickly and smoothly with staff members directly customers. There's a lot of yummy pre-packaged buns and cakes in the middle of the store, but the most popular items are their egg tarts made fresh, behind the Plexiglas- where customers can view all the pastries being made. Got their lava cheese tart and their popular Portuguese egg tart. I thoroughly enjoyed the Portuguese egg tart more than the cheese one. The crust is a flaky buttery croissant crust unlike the typical ones you find at Asian bakeries, it texture is wonderfully balanced with the rest of the egg filling. Overall, great bakery among the ever growing shops in the area read more
4 months ago
Very clean and there's a variety of baked goods. I went on Friday morning so there wasn't any line yet. read more
4 months ago
One of the, if not, the most popular pastry places from China. There is usually a long line of people getting in and with good reason. The pastries honestly is quite food and you can see it being made as you were in line waiting to take your pick of what is left in stock depending on the time of the day you are going there. The 1st trip we went early and got everything we wanted but the 2nd trip was a later time so some of the things we wanted such as mochi pastry was sold out. Nothing much about the inside as it is just a line in and line out. read more
I first tried Bao's Pastry when I was in China, so I was excited to see that they opened their first location in Flushing. The line was surprisingly short. Waited about five minutes before getting inside. I liked that everything was freshly packaged and well organized. You can even watch the magic behind the scenes through a glass wall that shows the entire kitchen and the chefs at work. I bought two boxes of the seaweed crispy floss cake. It had the perfect combination of crispy floss on the outside and a light cream filling with soft cake inside. I would definitely come back to try their other pastries again. read more
8 months ago
Finally checked out @baospastry.us and... the space is tight. Like, one-way traffic tight. Think IKEA, but without arrows--and zero room to roam. There's a huge display in the center that basically forces you to keep moving. I do like the open-kitchen concept, but you don't really get a chance to stop and watch them bake since there's nowhere to stand. Their main focus seems to be mini / bite-size pastries and cookies. Everything's pre-packaged, one size only, and priced at $9. $9 isn't crazy, but if you don't love it, it feels pricey. I really wish they offered smaller portions so you could try more items. Near the kitchen, they also have floss cakes (2 pieces for $5) and $2 egg tarts--which was nice since you can choose how many you want. They sell some merch too; I grabbed a $1 pen. Overall though, I don't see myself coming back often. It's not very comfy inside, fits maybe 15-20 people max, and you're stuck in a single-file loop the whole time. . So if there is a line outside, it moves pretty fast, but that's good marketing I guess, when there's a line, ppl want to check it out. New Yorkers so nosey So... real question: what are they known for!?! read more
8 months ago
The lines can be extremely discouraging but I went around closing but they have fewer options though. Anyways, it's a shop and leave kind of bakery. No seatings and everything. The lines can be fast according to times. As for the pastries, EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD. Love the pork floss buns. Unique and tasty. Had the seaweed and coffee flavors. Yum. The egg tarts are ok, definitely had better. But anyways, get the pork floss buns, it's what they're known for! Also the egg tarts are still above average than some bakeries. Will def come back! read more
More like a 3.5 rating. Waited in line for about 15 or so minutes. The line moves fast because they formatted the inside sort of like a lunch line/assembly line. Expect a quick in and out. I'd say make sure you have an idea of what to get by looking at other yelp photos before you go in. They ran out of egg tarts when I was there (makes sense since I was there around 4-5pm). Everything else is just ok. Nothing to write home about and it's kind of on the pricier side considering all the other bakeries around Flushing. I like the taosu milk cookies the most. Not a huge fan of the cakes, they are kind of plain. If you like sweets that are REALLY not sweet, this will probably be for you. I like not-too-sweet but even these I wish they were a bit sweeter. I'll come back eventually to try the egg tarts but if that is a miss, then I won't come back. read more
A friend brought me some; apparently, the lines were incredibly long and it was difficult to buy them... But I'm completely indifferent to Bao's Pastry in China, and it seems just as ordinary abroad. Milk Flavored Taosu奶香桃酥: Crispy, but the milk flavor wasn't strong, nor was it sweet enough; it was more about the aroma of the flour itself. Clearly more suited to Chinese tastes, and it's good that it's located in Flushing serving overseas Chinese. read more
Not really sure what the hype is. Stopped by on a random weekday to check out the hype with a shorter line. Got their coffee pork floss cake thing, egg tart, bag of cookies. Come by if you want to try something salty, sweet, soft and crunchy (pork floss items). Egg tarts were nothing special. The cookies were surprisingly crisp and delicious! read more
Visited Bao's Pastry at 7:25 PM on Valentine's Day and the line was pretty long -- but it moved fast! We got inside within about 5 minutes, which was impressive given the holiday rush. We tried a few items. The taro cream cake was my least favorite -- the taro filling was a bit too thick for my taste. The seaweed floss and coffee cake was good and nicely balanced in flavor. If you like pork floss then get it. The taro egg tarts were just okay; nothing special. I think it would taste better warm. I also didn't love that everything came as a set of two. I would've preferred the option to buy just one to try. Overall, quick service despite the crowd and some items were definitely better than others. I guess the long lines is due to the fact that is new. The hype is not real in my opinion. read more
This is one of the places in flushing that is getting the most attention so I was super excited to try it. My fiancé and I started lining up 30 minutes before the place opened and there was already a small line forming. By the time the store actually opened, the line was super long so I was so happy we got there early! Once you enter the store it got a little hectic and was like a free for all, unfortunately for me, that is not my type of environment so I did freeze a bit but luckily my fiancé was able to take charge. Once we got all the goods, I was super excited. Now, I do want to start off my saying these items are made fresh and there was nothing I didn't like. All of the items were not too sweet which is my preference for desserts. That being said, I would mostly just go back for the egg tarts (because for that price, they are crispy and creamy) and the Almond crisps which are so easy to snack on and not too sweet. Although I did enjoy everything that I received, I do not think I will be waiting on that line ever again. Maybe once the hype dies down I will run in for a box of egg tarts! read more
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What are the store hours? Do they accept orders over the phone?
10:30 AM to 9:30 PM is the official store hours and they do not take orders over the phone.
