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The Chinese name is "Juxiang Mianbao Fang聚香麵包坊". It had the taste of an old-fashioned bakery and was very cost-effective. Portuguese Egg Tart葡撻: The shop keeps the egg tarts in a warming box, which is very thoughtful. I've always preferred the cookie crust of old-fashioned Hongkongese egg tarts; they don't crumble or feel sticky in your throat. The custard filling looked a bit overbaked on the surface, but it was still smooth and creamy inside. The milk and egg flavors were qualified, and it was not too sweet. While not particularly amazing, it definitely deserved 4 stars, especially for a Cantonese person like me who hasn't had egg tarts in a long time. Hongkongese Egg Tart蛋撻: The crust is the same as the Portuguese egg tart, but the custard filling seems a bit more diluted, with a lighter milk flavor and a stronger egg flavor. People who aren't used to it might find it a bit eggy. I still prefer the former. Custard Bread奶黃包: Recommended by the owner, and it was definitely the best thing there! I ate it the next morning, but the bread was still soft, and the crust wasn't dry. The custard filling was generous, sweet, creamy, moist, and had a slightly grainy texture. Sausage Bread腸仔包: The seasoning was quite interesting, with a hint of wasabi (?). However, the sausage itself was just average, with a slightly starchy texture. Breads generally cost $2-4 each, and here four items were only $8+, enough to last me all day Important Reminder: Cash only for orders of $10 or less.
Awesome cafe & bakery with a great selection of mooncakes, pastries like egg tarts and other delicacies. Located right in the center of Boston Chinatown. Nice service and cozy interior where there are sometimes lines but it moves pretty fast. Check it out!
It's a clean, quick, stop, and shop store. When I saw the bun priced for $3.80 I felt skeptical. I had to catch a greyhound though and thought why not I want to try a baked good from Chinatown. The service was swift and I found myself out the door in two seconds. Note: the meat bun travels well! I got home and ate it as is. Even at room temperature (cold), the dough tasted pillowy and the meat was so flavorful. They added water chestnuts in it which isn't my fav tho. And one piece of Taiwanese sausage! How experimental lol!
Located at the corner, they have a lot of pastries, and they sell out closer to the end of the day on many selections. Had a great molten egg yolk bun which was different than other bakeries. The BBQ pork bun was just so-so, while beautiful on the outside, the inside lacked enough flavor and chinese BBQ sauce to make it savory- ended up being a rather dry bun. I think also associated with the Taiwan Bakery down the street (shared logos on the bags).
One of my go to bakeries in Chinatown! They consistently have great pastries, cakes, cookies, drinks, etc. Their cakes are beautifully decorated. I highly recommend their egg tarts and bbq pork buns, they're so fluffy and plentiful in filling. Workers are friendly and efficient
This place is a gem--very clean, well-stocked, and full of incredible treats. If you have a sweet tooth, you'll love their fridge section, packed with cakes, rolls, and other desserts. They also have a fantastic selection of traditional mooncakes, including Pandan, Red Bean, Sweet Potato, and Red Lotus Seed Paste. Wait till you see their wall of savory buns and rolls. Think hotdog buns, BBQ chicken, ham and cheese, bacon pork floss, and so much more--it's like a never-ending lineup of deliciousness. And the best part? Almost everything is under $5! Very important- here's a $10 minimum for credit card purchases or you can just pay cash! The staff is super friendly, and they're always happy to help if you're not sure what to try. My personal favorites? The cheesecake and the coffee cake roll--both are chef's kiss! Highly recommend stopping by when you're in Chinatown.
Corner Cafe & Bakery is a classic Asian bakery right in the middle of Chinatown. Like most bakeries of this style, it's self-serve, so there isn't much interaction with staff, though they were friendly when needed. There is a $10 minimum for credit cards, but it's not hard to reach if you're picking up a variety of pastries. The pastries themselves are about average compared to other Chinatown bakeries. The pineapple bun is a solid choice, and they carry plenty of other staples like roll cakes, hot dog bao, and more. It's a convenient stop if you're in the area and craving familiar favorites.
Great buns and deserts to choose from! Great for snacks on the go! My boyfriend grabbed a whole variety of buns and enjoyed all of them. I got the Pandan moon cake. It had great texture and flavor.
Only got the big fluffy white bao with meat filling inside. It was so soft and fluffy. Unfortunately there was just too much bread but it was still good over with the flavors.
Cute bakery in downtown Boston's Chinatown district. The name of this spot is fitting because this Bakery is literally located at the corner of a relatively busy intersection entering Chinatown. We popped in on a Friday evening after grabbing a bite. There were sweet and savory options to choose from -- fresh baked breads, pastries, tarts, cakes, and a bunch of in betweens of what an Asian bakery has to offer. We spent $50 and walked out with a box of assorted treats, and some egg tarts to share. Cravings satisfied. Support local y'all!
Late night bakery in Chinatown. Thought the pastries were just average. The customer service was friendly. Wouldn't rush to go back - but wouldn't avoid going either. Okay late night when options are limited.
Good bakery. It was packed but they had some really nice looking and tasting desserts. I got some tarts (not the egg tart but another one) and a couple mousse cakes (mango and lychee). The lychee was a bit bland, but the tart and the mango mousse cakes were excellent. We saw someone purchase some bread that looked like melon pan, and we returned later to buy some, but they were already sold out, so we will most definitely be back to try those.
"How could I not stop? Those colorful, tempting treats were practically seducing me from the display case, 'EAT ME! Late at night, I gave in without a fight... and every sweet bite was worth it
3 months ago
I was craving a pork bun and I happened to be right next to this store so I went in. This FIRE bread was super fluffy and filling ratio was good! Would recommend Service was fast and there were two people available to check out. There is a 10 dollar minimum for a card purchase though so unless you are going to buy 5+ breads, I would bring cash! read more
The Chinese name is "Juxiang Mianbao Fang聚香麵包坊". It had the taste of an old-fashioned bakery and was very cost-effective. Portuguese Egg Tart葡撻: The shop keeps the egg tarts in a warming box, which is very thoughtful. I've always preferred the cookie crust of old-fashioned Hongkongese egg tarts; they don't crumble or feel sticky in your throat. The custard filling looked a bit overbaked on the surface, but it was still smooth and creamy inside. The milk and egg flavors were qualified, and it was not too sweet. While not particularly amazing, it definitely deserved 4 stars, especially for a Cantonese person like me who hasn't had egg tarts in a long time. Hongkongese Egg Tart蛋撻: The crust is the same as the Portuguese egg tart, but the custard filling seems a bit more diluted, with a lighter milk flavor and a stronger egg flavor. People who aren't used to it might find it a bit eggy. I still prefer the former. Custard Bread奶黃包: Recommended by the owner, and it was definitely the best thing there! I ate it the next morning, but the bread was still soft, and the crust wasn't dry. The custard filling was generous, sweet, creamy, moist, and had a slightly grainy texture. Sausage Bread腸仔包: The seasoning was quite interesting, with a hint of wasabi (?). However, the sausage itself was just average, with a slightly starchy texture. Breads generally cost $2-4 each, and here four items were only $8+, enough to last me all day Important Reminder: Cash only for orders of $10 or less. read more
Awesome cafe & bakery with a great selection of mooncakes, pastries like egg tarts and other delicacies. Located right in the center of Boston Chinatown. Nice service and cozy interior where there are sometimes lines but it moves pretty fast. Check it out! read more
It's a clean, quick, stop, and shop store. When I saw the bun priced for $3.80 I felt skeptical. I had to catch a greyhound though and thought why not I want to try a baked good from Chinatown. The service was swift and I found myself out the door in two seconds. Note: the meat bun travels well! I got home and ate it as is. Even at room temperature (cold), the dough tasted pillowy and the meat was so flavorful. They added water chestnuts in it which isn't my fav tho. And one piece of Taiwanese sausage! How experimental lol! read more
Located at the corner, they have a lot of pastries, and they sell out closer to the end of the day on many selections. Had a great molten egg yolk bun which was different than other bakeries. The BBQ pork bun was just so-so, while beautiful on the outside, the inside lacked enough flavor and chinese BBQ sauce to make it savory- ended up being a rather dry bun. I think also associated with the Taiwan Bakery down the street (shared logos on the bags). read more
2 years ago
One of my go to bakeries in Chinatown! They consistently have great pastries, cakes, cookies, drinks, etc. Their cakes are beautifully decorated. I highly recommend their egg tarts and bbq pork buns, they're so fluffy and plentiful in filling. Workers are friendly and efficient read more
This place is a gem--very clean, well-stocked, and full of incredible treats. If you have a sweet tooth, you'll love their fridge section, packed with cakes, rolls, and other desserts. They also have a fantastic selection of traditional mooncakes, including Pandan, Red Bean, Sweet Potato, and Red Lotus Seed Paste. Wait till you see their wall of savory buns and rolls. Think hotdog buns, BBQ chicken, ham and cheese, bacon pork floss, and so much more--it's like a never-ending lineup of deliciousness. And the best part? Almost everything is under $5! Very important- here's a $10 minimum for credit card purchases or you can just pay cash! The staff is super friendly, and they're always happy to help if you're not sure what to try. My personal favorites? The cheesecake and the coffee cake roll--both are chef's kiss! Highly recommend stopping by when you're in Chinatown. read more
1 year ago
Corner Cafe & Bakery is a classic Asian bakery right in the middle of Chinatown. Like most bakeries of this style, it's self-serve, so there isn't much interaction with staff, though they were friendly when needed. There is a $10 minimum for credit cards, but it's not hard to reach if you're picking up a variety of pastries. The pastries themselves are about average compared to other Chinatown bakeries. The pineapple bun is a solid choice, and they carry plenty of other staples like roll cakes, hot dog bao, and more. It's a convenient stop if you're in the area and craving familiar favorites. read more
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Only got the big fluffy white bao with meat filling inside. It was so soft and fluffy. Unfortunately there was just too much bread but it was still good over with the flavors. read more
Cute bakery in downtown Boston's Chinatown district. The name of this spot is fitting because this Bakery is literally located at the corner of a relatively busy intersection entering Chinatown. We popped in on a Friday evening after grabbing a bite. There were sweet and savory options to choose from -- fresh baked breads, pastries, tarts, cakes, and a bunch of in betweens of what an Asian bakery has to offer. We spent $50 and walked out with a box of assorted treats, and some egg tarts to share. Cravings satisfied. Support local y'all! read more
1 year ago
Late night bakery in Chinatown. Thought the pastries were just average. The customer service was friendly. Wouldn't rush to go back - but wouldn't avoid going either. Okay late night when options are limited. read more
Good bakery. It was packed but they had some really nice looking and tasting desserts. I got some tarts (not the egg tart but another one) and a couple mousse cakes (mango and lychee). The lychee was a bit bland, but the tart and the mango mousse cakes were excellent. We saw someone purchase some bread that looked like melon pan, and we returned later to buy some, but they were already sold out, so we will most definitely be back to try those. read more
Exceptionally good moon cakes one of the best I've ever had. No comparison to the ones you get in the can from the grocery. If you've never had a fresh one from the bakery, you're missing out big time. The sesame paste is so good and they are not overly sweet you can really taste the sesame filling. Yum yum yum. read more
First-timer at a Chinese bakery--Quite good! Though I'm often in Chinatown, I've always been intimidated by the Chinese bakeries because of their sheer variety of unfamiliar offerings. Everything looks a little too processed and you imagine that they are over-sweetened. But, gathering up my courage, I waltzed in and scooped up a few--I was planning on trying two but had to buy 3 pastries because they have a $10 credit card minimum. Overall they were very good-- --Butter milk bun: My favorite, a really soft and airy pastry, filled with a mild marzipan-like custardy filling. Reminded me of a really fresh almond croissant. --Coconut cream bun: Soft fluffy outer bun, a little chewy, with a white cream filling that tastes subtly of coconut and is only mildly sweet. Very good. --Red Lotus cake: The most challenging of the 3, this was a visually beautiful round pastry, and the top was imprinted with Chinese lettering and other designs, like a mandala. Most of the interior is a plum colored red lotus paste, dense, mildly sweet, but just not a flavor I enjoyed much--probably an acquired taste. Happily, I barely scratched the surface of Cafe Corner and there are lots of other things to try in the future! read more
2 years ago
I come here once a week for a dessert and lunch haul. There's always a consistent yet wide variety of baked goods. I always get a couple baozi to bring to work for lunch. read more
A solid Chinatown bakery with an especially large selection of chilled cream-based cakes and mooncakes. We tried the black sesame mooncake, and it was fresh, soft, and not overly sweet. Would come back to try more of their flavors! read more
a lil gem in boston's chinatown! we were wandering around looking for a sweet treat and this little bakery has such a wide selection of classic chinese bakery treats- mooncakes, cakes (individual sizes too), cookies, bread, egg tarts, and milk tea/tea drinks. ordered a half dozen egg tarts and they were delicious! it's more of a cakey crust rather than the flakey, which i prefer. the egg portion was so smooth and not too sweet, more custardy than gelatin-y. so so good! i want to get more to bring back home. read more
Neat little corner bakery in Chinatown with assorted cakes, breads, and Chinese pastries. They even decorated super cute little cakes for lunar new year coming up. Sometimes, the bread selection is limited depending on the time of day. read more
3 years ago
There were some decent options. I got the mini watermelon moon cake which didn't taste good. I do not recommend that flavor. I also got the Black Forest cream cake which tastes great and was fluffy. The service was quick. You grab what you want and bring it to the counter. I believe the minimum credit card order in $10. I did not see any seating. read more
2 years ago
YUM! cheap and tasty. i love bao. the filling was sweet and juicy, the dough soft and supple. everything i needed. seems like lots of locals come here, so you can trust it's good! read more
3 years ago
I love this bakery! Best bakery in Chinatown, in my opinion! They have the best bean cakes - red bean are my favorite. This bakery, compared to the others in Chinatown, is always clean and always well stocked. They also have some really yummy chocolate desserts. I encourage you to venture you into Chinatown and get some yummy authentic desserts here. Enjoy! read more
5 years ago
The Mango Mousse: love the outer layer, light, sweet, tangy, and the mousse i could eat a lb of. Light, airy, smooth, coats your mouth in creamy mango sweetness. The lotus and egg yolk cake: love the subtle fresh sweetness from the lotus. Its a special thing. Cant say i love candied yolk, not here to yuck anyones yums but rubbery, stinky, crumbly. Takes some getting used to. Looks better than it tastes. read more
1 year ago
Typical Asian bakery, have nice variety and they are individually wrapped . Minimal $10 for credit/debit to be used. I had the cream by and the filing was mediocre but the bun it self was amazing . It tasted like almonds . No street parking available but there is garage parking nearby and there is a park just around the corner to enjoy your pastry read more
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