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3.8 (19 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Mei C.

There's several Asian bakeries located close together on this block, so I decided to walk into this bakery and find different varieties of buns and cakes. Buns and cakes are all placed behind the enclosed display window; found this Pull-Apart Croissant bun (4.25), that tasted really good. The bread is a mix between a buttery croissant, shaped like a round loaf of bread. For the namesake of this bun; the satisfaction of pulling apart each layer, makes every bite that much more delicious. There are some other cute and different varieties of cakes and breads, though each time I visit I still would go for the pull-apart bread. This location has some seating along the side of the store. Overall, a good bakery on this block

Taro Mochi Croissant
Tiffany V.

Great pastries with a beautiful storefront! It is self service with plenty of seating. 4.7/5 American Biscuit ($3.75): Incredible lamination on the bun, loved the tangy sauce, lettuce/cucumbers/tomato + chicken made it almost like a lunch sandwich! Would absolutely order again! 4/5 Taro Mochi Croissant ($3.5): a bit breadier for a croissant, enjoyed the glaze and almonds on top. Generous mochi filling and the taro paste was delicious. I will definitely be making additional trips here to try other pastries!

Milk Tea; IG: susanlamx
Susan L.

Came here on a weekday to get a milk tea. The service was very nice for sure, super attentive. Decor; everything was super pretty and instagram worthy. Their bread, pastries and cakes, looked soo cute and delicious. Their milk tea; 3.5/5- they use all powder for this tea and it didn't make my stomach feel good after drinking it. I would not get this again. Tip; does not have a bathroom & $10 minimum for credit card. Overall; I would come back to try their other items they offer just not the milk tea.

New Orleans chicken bun, taro bun, and blueberry story
Shirley C.

This is their 2nd location in the area and this one is conveniently close to me. The inside is nice and bright with ample seating. They have a great selection of unique breads, making it very difficult to narrow it down to a few. The bread here is a little pricey compared to other bakeries in the area ranging around $3-5, but I think it's worth it. All the buns I've tried here have been soft, pillowy, and delicious. I ended up choosing a taro mochi croissant, new orleans chicken bun, blueberry story, and another taro bun. The taro mochi croissant and new orleans chicken bun are a must-try! The croissant was crispy on the top and soft on the inside. The taro and mochi worked so well together. Everything about it was just divine. I selected the new orleans chicken bun because it was just too damn cute! They really shaped the bun to make it look like a drumstick. I had doubts about the amount of chicken they'd put inside but was shocked to really find a drumstick in there. The chicken was nice and flavorful with a bit of a kick. Already planning to go back tomorrow to try a few more buns!

american biscuit w chicken tomato and lettuce
Amanda W.

today i tried matcha cheese it's a cream cheese and the matcha taste like soap and flower idk if i love it but i'm glad i tried it oh and the bottom is a cookie crust!

Yuming C.

It is a very cute bakery shop that sells different kinds of pastries. You first grab a tray, line it with parchment paper, grab a tong, and then you can get whatever bread is available to you. There is a variety to choose from. The interior is very simple and cute. I do recommend this place.

Barley Time - NOW OPEN
Mei Qin Z.

Across the street from Paris Baguette is the newly opened Barley Time, a Chinese bakery and dessert shop with a layout much like that of French-Korean bakery chains. You grab a tray, a sheet of wax paper, a pair of tongs, and pretty much self-serve bread and pastries before getting in line to pay. The space is beautiful and immaculate with plenty of seating, though very crowded since it's the first week of opening. They currently have an ongoing promotion till Monday 9/25: 15% off everything except cakes. We've tried several of their breads and pastries, but the Taro Masala Kosher is what has me coming back every single time. I mean, taro + mochi + croissant -- need I say more? The croissant is just so incredibly light, buttery, and flaky, pairing perfectly with the delicately sweet taro paste and sticky mochi inside. Other great options include the Taro and Salted Egg and Sticky Rice Cake.

Sarah Z.

This is Barley Time's new location on 8ave. They have another location on 59st 7ave. Decor is similar. I've tried their cakes before so I decided to stop by the 8ave location to see what Christmas cakes they have. Not much options on display but I would say their Christmas cake designs are a lot cuter than Paris Baguette or Tous Le Jours on 8ave. Got a small strawberry cream cake for $45. Taste is OK, but not as great as past cakes I've had from their 7ave location. Not sure if it's because the cake is from display or if it's a location problem. Was able to pay and go pretty quickly.

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Yummy bread and drinks. The service is very helpful. The place has comfortable seating. Very nice place to hang out with your friends.

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YUMMMM!! i honestly didn't expect to like the cornbread as much as i did, but the outer edges were…read moresooo crispy while the inside stayed perfectly moist. such a good surprise! the burrata prosciutto sando was GAS tooooo, especially if you're looking for something on the lighter side. i'd love to come back and try more of their sandos, especially the breakfast salmon one! just a heads up that they tend to sell out around 11, but they do have more lunch sando options available. i also loved the pistachio croissant, although there was something about it that felt a wee bit off. still thought she was scrumpt though hehe. arsicault in sf still clears :P the cookie was pretty standard, nothing too crazy. the earl grey morning bun was another unexpected favorite! it had a really light earl grey flavor with just a hint of cinnamon. and the apple croissant was sooo fall coded. the croissant itself was super flaky and paired perfectly with the apple filling. definitely a spot i'd come back to, especially to try more of their sandwiches!

My friends and I stopped by Radio Bakery on a Saturday morning at 10:20 a.m. and there was a long…read morequeue down the block. While the line was intimidating, it moved surprisingly quick: by the time we had pastries in hand, it was only 10:50 a.m. A 30 minutes wait for supposedly the best pastries in this part of town is not bad at all. Between my wife and I, we shared three items: an olive and grape focaccia slab, a corn cake, and a triple chocolate croissant. Of the items we tried, the corn cake was a sleeper hit and turned out to be my favorite. I loved the caramelized crispy edges of the corn cake. The corn cake had a wonderful sweetness to it that felt balanced and not overwhelming. The decadent triple chocolate croissant was buttery, airy and flakey. The focaccia was proofed perfectly, had a bubbly open crumb and each bite fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside. The grape and olive flavor combination sounded strange but actually complemented each other nicely -- sweet and savory. I can absolutely understand the hype behind Radio Bakery and wouldn't mind waiting in line again for their delicious products.

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Expect to wait a minimum of 30-45mins everytime you come here. This shop is known for their famous…read morefoccacia sandwiches. They also sell unique seasonal pastries too. These are the things I've gotten: Bacon and Chive Focaccia (5/5): I would get this anytime they have it available because it's a warm focaccia with cheesy spread loaded with crispy bacon and sausage with chives. The bread is bouncy and the perfect amount of dough with the savory bacon and sausage. The chives gives it a freshness. Beware they sell this at 10am and runs out FAST. Like 30-1 hr fast and they don't make anymore for the rest of the day lol. Or at least I've went 3 times here and the 2 times they sold out by 11am and the one time I've gotten it, it was 10:15am. Beef and Arugula Focaccia (4.5/5): If you can't grab a bacon and chive focaccia then this is their next BEST one! It comes on a sea salt focaccia that's loaded with slices of thin beef, caramelized red onions, arugula, and slathered with a good horseradish mayo spread that coats the greens. This is delicious! Listen it didn't look appetizing but this one the taste over looks and it was one of the most flavorful sandwiches I had. The horse radish mayo gives it a nice punch! The beef was so tender. Turkey and Pesto Focaccia (4/5): This was loaded with turkey slices, slathered with a generous pesto spread, and had kale that seemed like it was seasoned lightly with olive oil or a tangy vinaigrette. This worked very well with the focaccia which soaked it all in and the kale was perfectly tender and balanced out the saltiness from pesto and turkey. Safe choice for sure! Corn Cake (5/5): You must get this pastry if it's your first time here or anytime you want a sweet treat. I honestly think this is their best dessert ever and would get it everytime. It's a moist, chewy on the inside brown butter corn cake that tastes like corn bread mixed with brownie texture if you get what I mean. The outside is crunchy while inside is perfectly chewy and moist. Love this! Vanilla Kouign Amann (4.5/5): They do their Kouign Amanns close to perfection here. Theirs comes with the infamous caramelized sugar bottom and the inside is nice and fluffy with layers of buttered croissant like bread. Well done! Double Chocolate Croissant (2/5): This was not good as when I bit into the pastry it was flat and soft. Not a good chewiness or flakiness at all.

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