Joyce C.

This bakery is really good! I think they're Chinese?, not Korean, although there may be a lot of Korean influences. The price point is a little higher than other Chinese bakeries in the area, but the portion size is bigger and the quality and freshness is also really good. I feel like the ingredients are higher quality, and the flavors of breads and pastries are unique. Recommendations: - Pumpkin-filled Bao, with a surprise little bottle of mochi inside. The bread feels a little healthier (has more structure), and not like the high-gluten flour versions at other bakeries. - Black Sesame Mochi Bread: I think this is gluten-free, me with rice and tapioca flour. Featured on a local foodies, social media, I can see why she recommended it. - Salted egg Taro Bao: didn't know what to expect, but also very good and comforting. The mashed taro inside tastes homemade & the bit of salted egg made for a nice contrast. - there's the viral pressed croissants, croissant rolls, pineapple & red bean buns, black rice filled buns; multi-grain rolls. So many options to try. - I did buy the croissant shell egg tarts. They were good, but I originally wanted N-isnow egg tarts (sold out) & these weren't as good as them. I think the filling is not that soft (Macaunese-style). - at the counter there's big slices of cake. Saw Durian mille fuelle cake. Seasonal pumpkin latte. Nice branding and well-designed clear bags. The shop is minimal and modern with a few tables and counter seats. Gets pretty busy because of its location on the corner. One complaint is that the staff at the counter seemed very young/immature. Kind of a hanging out attitude & less hospitality-focused. I'm also not sure, but I feel like some of the guys pretend like they can't speak English to make the cash transaction confusing...I can kind of tell.

Danae H.

the garlic ham and cheese is to die for. as well as the corn and ham. all of the pastries i have tried so far have been so fresh and delicious i can't wait to come back after leaving each time.

Agnes Y.

Needed to get some snacks for a flight and came across Barley Time. The store was spacious, clean, and modern looking. There was a good variety of bread, pastry, and cake to choose from. They also serve drinks. Bought a Corn and Ham, Garlic Ham and Cheese, Crispy Chicken, and Cream Bun. Everything was tasty and fresh. Prices were reasonable. Checking out was efficient, employees were friendly and helpful.

A favorite staple when in the area. Lots of variety, though selection winds down later in the day. Mix of savory and sweet items, but mostly sweet. Less sweet options include purple yam walnut, multigrain, and black sesame. Staff is very hit or miss but not a major issue just checking out at the register.

Lonnie K.

A small bakery on the corner of Prince Street that's adjacent to the Tangram Mall and across the street from Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao. Pretty close to the 7 train. Looks neat and clean when I first go inside. They seem to have a smaller selection of bread and pastries compared to other bakeries in the area. Concept of their bread: it's supposed to be healthier which I do agree because it does taste like not as sweet. Some variety of cake and desserts like the jiggly bear pudding in the glass display cases along with hot/iced drinks (e.g. coffee or fruit teas) to be ordered and made from the LED menu screens. Not much of a line when you go up to pay. Takes both cash and card. Service from staff is alright, but not rude or impatient. They speak mainly Chinese and understand some English. Not much ambiance to feast your eyes on, just your usual standard space with few tables & chairs for customers to sit while eating your baked goods. Definitely a grab-and-go eatery for the most part. Price range is similar to 85° Degrees inside Tangram but less expensive than Paris Baguette. I like how the size of their bread is typically bigger than my face for the price. Bought the following: 1) Oreo Cream Bread 2) Regular Cream Bread 3) Fried Chicken Sandwich Bun 4) Coffee Walnut Bread Oreo Cream Bread (5/5) Overall doesn't taste too sweet even though it's chocolate flavored. Bread texture is very fluffy and soft. Half softened oreo cookies are stacked on the cream in between of the bread as garnish. Regular Cream Bread (5/5) Longish piece of bread with lightly-whipped cream in the center. Doesn't taste too sweet like the Oreo Cream Bread. Good pairing with a cup of coffee. Fried Chicken Sandwich Bun (2.5/5) Chicken is too flimsy and soggy in texture - not crispy & not savory anymore due to being sandwiched in between of the bun for a long period of time. Can't really tell that it's fried chicken either unless comparing it to a pic from online. Coffee Walnut Bread (4/5) Has subtle aroma and flavor of coffee with diced walnut as garnish on top. Taste wise is very pleasant without too much sweetness in general. Would buy any of these breads again with the exception of the chicken option.

Gordon Y.

This bakery is situated on one of the busiest corners in Flushing on Prince Street where my memories of 66 Taiwanese Restaurant use to reside. It had been several other establishments in between, but now providing baked goods, pastries and beverages for the young crowds living or visiting the area. Due to its prime location, I assume the rent is extremely high. Unfortunately, that is reflected in their pricing, which makes their products on the high end for bakeries in Flushing. The quality is not bad. Everything I had so far was decent. With that said, when I pay their level of prices, I want top notch quality. Comparatively speaking, I prefer 85 Degrees just down the block at similar prices, or Apollo one block in the other direction for cheaper options. Pro Tip: Right before they close nightly at 10:00pm, they have a mystery bag of 5 random items for $6. I have purchased this a couple of times and felt that the deal is well worth it. This deal is now the main reason I still come back to this bakery.

Sharika M.

Plenty of baked goods, single slice cakes and drinks! I got the strawberry bread that was shaped as a teddy bear, it was good! Wish we came earlier as they ran out of full sized croissants. Dropping a star because the cashier was a bit aggressive. I barely saw the second cashier as he was hiding behind the signs and the way he tried to grab my attention was kind of rude. He yelled "next" and when I didn't hear him, his coworker yelled it a few times. There could have been a gentler way to go about it. I am sure I am not the only one mesmerized by the glass display while awaiting to be checked out.

Sharon H.

It's a small bakery, but it has plenty of variety of breads. Towards the end of the day they start running out quickly. Honestly, the meat breads are pretty good as it has a decent amount of meat to bread ratio for a bakery. I like getting the meat floss breads because I feel like the cream sauce that they have in it goes really well with the meat floss.

Bill S.

Passing through Flushing always gives me heart palpitations. If I want to grab a quick coffee I have to hope there is a parking spot. Otherwise, hasta la vista baby. Luckily, the stars aligned and I found a parking spot next to Barley Time. This is a cute bakery! I walk and I see some unique looking pastries. I decide on a bag of delicate sesame cookies and order a Brown Sugar Boba Tea. The service was quick and efficient. I had my drink, walked back to my car and all is right with the world. Barley Time looks like a popular spot, it was pretty packed during lunchtime.

Beth C.

So many delicious bread choices! They definitely have some bread, we ended up not getting any but everything looked good! Got a grapefruit tea and a rose latte and both were delicious. The tea had great flavor and used real fruit and the rose latte was perfect. It was pretty busy so it took a while for my latte. It's super cute inside too and there's seating if you want to stay and eat your breads. They also have the most beautiful cakes! Really want to try next time!

Susan C.

Motivated by seeing this new-ish storefront, I curiously entered the store on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30pm and was pleasantly surprised at the breadth of bread, pastry and cake offerings and their bright, clean setup. Being a Chinese bakery their flavors for pastries, breads and fillings leaned Asian, like matcha, red bean, sesame, chestnut, rose, taro and variations of these with cheese. Of course there were also items with coffee, cream, bacon, and more Western profiles. I picked up a "pull-apart bread" $4.25 (that was the label on the tray), and a chopped pecan pineapple-style bun (it had a layer of tender craquelin - as the French call it - on top, no actual pineapple). I was very impressed by the light lamination on the pull apart bread--the top was brushed with a very light coating of sugar syrup, a perfect amount to add a tinge of sweetness while still allowing you to taste the savory butteriness of the bread itself. The pecan pastry $3.75 was lovely too, again a balanced light amount of sweetness, a nicely developed rise of the dough inside, and just buttery enough. Good value for the quality. The bakery is small with only a handful of seats right inside the entrance to the left. Checkout counter is up a couple stairs to the right, above which the menu for drinks and other items are displayed. Also located at the counter in the display case are cakes and some chilled dessert selections. They carried items like mousse and tiramisu, roll cakes, cheesecake and larger cakes (complete or by the slice). The presentation is competitive with other newer Asian bakeries in the area. Would love to come back and try some other items!

Melodi F.

Great bakery with similar items as other asian bakeries but more creative combinations/flavours: Matcha, Taro, Coconut, Redbean, Strawberry cream, Custards, Nuts, Garlic, Cheese, Hot dogs, Chicken Sandwich, Pork Floss (Rou Song) Price Ranges from about $2.50-$7.00? for bread-type items. Accepts credit cards, no cash discounts. Would come back =D

Lina L.

During my last visit for pastries, Barley Time was pretty disappointing. So, naturally, I was hesitant to give it another go. But there I was, in Flushing early in the morning with slim pickings (everything else was closed, of course). With limited options, I thought, why not dive into their drinks menu? I took a chance on their Large Cheese Foam Peach Oolong Tea and snagged a passionfruit drink (or dessert) from their open fridge (it looked lonely and in need of a home). To my delight, the Oolong Tea was surprisingly good - not too sweet, with a cheese foam layer that was generous enough to make a dairy farmer proud. The drink was delicious and far cheaper than the exorbitant offerings at Song Tea ($8 for a large). My Barley Time beverage was a mere $5.75 a bargain in comparison. The only negative was their Apple Pay policy - you need to spend a minimum of $10 to use it (I suppose they think my money isn't good enough unless I part with more of it). But, hey, not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. In the future, I'll likely return to Barley Time for drinks since I did enjoy this one. Keeping it a 3 out of 5 stars taking into consideration both the pastries and the drinks.