soup saturdays are great. i got the beef soup which to my surprise had a piece of oxtail in it along with other beef cuts. flavors were deep and went so well with rice. i got the small bowl which was still pretty big especially for $8. place was pretty busy and i almost couldnt find a seat despite there being like 20 tables. read more

El Buen Sabor Bakery - beef soup - Bakeries Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

I love this place! The food is really good, the portions are large and the prices are reasonable. I've seen a few reviews criticizing their prices but compared to what I'd get in AZ (where I live) there is definitely value here. I don't speak Spanish so I just point to what I want because I can't read the menu. The employees are friendly and helpful. I've had the salmon two times and also got a piece of strawberry cake which was delish. The cheesecake looks really good. Highly recommended for an authentic, local experience. read more

El Buen Sabor Bakery - Salmon - Bakeries Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

The spot delivers tasty meals and good service. This place welcomes all diners warmly. The staff showed kind assistance and responded to questions cheerfully. The service team excelled while the chef showed creativity. This place makes mouth-watering food! read more

Delicious tres leche cake. We got two slices. Each slice was $7 which is slightly pricy for the neighborhood. The cake was absolutely delicious though. read more

El Buen Sabor Bakery - Tres leche - Bakeries Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Came here for the chicken soup! (sopa de pollo). That was the best part. I also got a side of yellow rice and veggies. They were unexpectedly served cold. They still tasted good, but I wished they would have served them hot or warmed them up or even asked to see if the customer would prefer them to be served hot. The yellow rice also came with pieces of corn. The soup has an optional garnish of scallions and cilantro. In my opinion that makes it even better. Many people came in to eat. Some would get coffee at DD next door and then come in for the food. They have a bunch of tables and chairs to seat yourself/selves at. Pricing is decent. I would say that cleanliness is at your discretion. No one cleans the tables after you get up and go. Happy eats! read more

The manager Fanny from this bakery is the worse. In two occasions, she's been very disrespectful. I bought a fruit tart for my child and some of the fruit was rotten, when I informed the manager to please exchange it she indicated that she can't exchange it because I will say that the other fruit is rotten too and she gave me back the money with a very bad attitude. last night, I purchased a chicharrón that had hair on it, when I informed her to exchange it, she refused and with a very bad attitude once again she told one of the girls there just to give me back the money and thew out the food in the garbage. She is very disrespectful and doesn't even care that I was with children. We've lived in the neighborhood for years and our entire family goes there but this lady is making it very difficult to actually go there and enjoy your food. read more

In the 12 years since my initial review, a lot has changed: * The place is bigger and renovated. They took over the space next door and turned it into a space where people can sit and enjoy life over food and coffee. It's less of a dive and more of a full fledged restaurant with seats and tables. * There's more people. Not just employees bustling each morning / afternoon, but now a line of people that come here on the daily. There's never a moment that I've passed by where there wasn't a ton of peeps. And not just any one but locals who are regulars to the place. * Their offerings have gotten better in time and the food has really expanded. Their tres leches is fire, along with the various pastries / empanadas that sell out by the early evening. I think their daily hot food specials are quite underrated, as they have a number of pastas, stews, meats, and even seafood. Everyone should have an empanada, a Colombian tamale, and a hot plate at the very minimum, before leaving here. The morning aroma from the freshly baked goods is downright intoxicating. * The service is sweet. Many of the ladies behind the counter are full of energy and quick to help folks. Speaking Spanish is always going to make things easier, but as the neighborhood has changed, more non-Spanish speakers have come in and gotten their first taste of Colombian cuisine. * I can spell Colombian. I swear. read more

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3.5 Stars! Every time I'm the neighborhood and craving cheesecake, I stop by. Their bakery goods always look amazing and the portions are very generous. On this visit, I got a piece of cheesecake and strawberry shortcake. The first bite of the shortcake was delish...the rest, not so good. It was not fresh at all; bordering on stale - what a disappointment! Had I eaten it there, I would have brought it back, but I got it to go. The strawberry cheesecake, however, was great. On this occasion, there was a mysterious treat wrapped in banana leaves, right in the bakery dept! Turns out, that was a gigantic tamale! Definitely not a sweet but they stored it in the refrigerated bakery section. I was intrigued and bought one ($9) to have another day. I was told to boil it in water for about 10-15 minutes to reheat. This bakery has lots of cooked food! There's a huge steam table full of savory dishes and they all looked fantastic. I've never had their cooked food but have had their empanadas, which were fantastic (especially with their hot sauce)! One of these days, i will stop by for their food! Onto their gigantic tamale - I reheated the tamale per their instructions the next day and wow, what a meal! It was definitely big enough for 2 ppl to share. It was delicious but needed some hot sauce (my personal taste). Inside the tamale were lots of carrots and peas, potatoes, chicken, pork and beef. What a meal! (check out my photos). This bakery/restaurant has no waiter service but is very spacious and has a lot of tables. Counter service was very friendly and helpful. There is a slight language barrier but if you're ok with just pointing to what you'd like, and don't have a lot of questions, then it's all good! I've never had a problem with my order. I'd definitely return to try their hot food and of course, their cheesecake. Recommended if you're in the neighborhood! Apparently, they also have good breakfast! read more

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The food was good but pricey for the neighborhood. My complain is that the staff doesn't have a pleasing personality. I hate seeing my food being served with an attitude. I asked for a rice and chicken, then add maduros. She put just one slice of it on my plate, so I asked her nicely to put more. Then I see her sighing like I'm being annoying. I thought it was just me, not until my boyfriend mentioned that the staff wasn't being nice when serving our food. read more

Walked here after getting my vaccine shot because I felt like I deserved a treat! They had so many good looking pastries I didn't know which to pick because they all looked so good! I ended up choosing the homemade Flan and it was so good!!!! read more

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Man, $1.75 for a small empanada. They literally jacked up the price. Not worth it, sorry. read more

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Excellent food ! I had homemade chicken soup and a side of rice with corn so so good! More importantly the person greeting me and preparing my order (Vicky)was very welcoming and took good care in making sure it was the way I like it. Thank you so much I really appreciate that. read more

El Buen Sabor Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

They did not have buñuelos for breakfast at 9:30am. How's this possible? I asked for coffee and pandebono; none were good. I'm sorry, but it's not worth the visit. We have to go to Jackson Heights. read more

What's up with your prices? I used to come to this place every morning for empanadas and other treats but lately I have been very disappointed. I understand that inflation sucks but come on; $7 freaking dollars for a piece of tres leche cake which by the way it was dried as hell. Tres leches are meant to be moist from the bottom up and that was not the case with this cake. I got some shrimp and rice as well and when I come home there were only 4 sad shrimps and it cost me $16 bucks if I'm not mistaken. $16 dollars for a fried of rice and 4 shrimps. Empanadas also went up. Basically it seems that everything went up there. If you walk a couple of blocks down to la Vienesa, you'll find similar type of food relatively at a lower price. If you go up a couple of blocks same thing. They are either being greedy or getting advantage of the whole "inflation" bonanza. I'm done with them. read more

I've been here twice now when working in sunnyside. This Colombian bakery is close to the 46th St/Bliss St 7 Train stop and is very convenient. I usually stop in for the empanadas when I am low on commuter fuel. For $2.00 you cant beat the ultra soft pastries filled with whatever your heart desires. The chicken was extremely dry but I do enjoy the spinach empanadas here. Totally different texture ! There's a hot buffet with lots of Colombian classics and soups. They also sell many pastries, bread and cakes ! Plenty of ample seating and kind cashiers. read more

The food is alright, though the portions are quite small. I find it unreasonable to pay $3 for a croissant that is the size of a golf ball. Additionally, the employees are extremely unprofessional. They often engage in casual conversations with male customers, which results in incorrect orders. When I pointed out the mistake, they give me such a nasty attitude. I don't recommend going here, especially if you're a woman. read more

I'm usually in & out just to grab a few chicken empanadas, fried ones are gluten free if you're dealing with sensitivity like me. They are delicious, a little crisp, a little chewy with soft potatoes & shredded chicken inside. I make my own sauce at home. read more

El Buen Sabor Bakery - Fried empanada, chicken - Bakeries Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

May have just found my breakfast spot for the next few days. Colombian take out and dine in next to a myriad of coffee choices you say? Two thumbs up. Hmm, what kind of breakfasts might they have? Ladies spoke English to the hispanic guy in front of me--he wasn't paying attention, they finally yell at him, politely. He apologizes. I order in the finest 3rd grade Spanish, they smile. We chat. The music over the loud speakers is decidedly danceable (well, for people not white or can shake their booty better, and not my age). As a life-long musician I dig it. Here's the deal. If you're looking for latte art and pricey espresso drinks with odd names, move on. It ain't here. If you're looking for a good hot coffee with a bit of milk and sugar, Colombian style, they have it. And baked goods. And sandwiches, and lots of other things. Steps off the 46th and Bliss Metro stop. I like it. EDIT: I returned every day here. Adore this place and their empanadas are to die for! read more

I was in the area and desperately needed a restroom and a snack, so decided to give it a go. The empanadas came highly recommended from a long time resident, so I snapped up a few for later. The staff was very friendly and bilingual, as the menus very clear, high on the walls for all to see. The various foods looked and smelled heavenly (I really have to come back for real food). After I received my order, I was buzzed into a very clean, spacious watercloset with all the appropriate paper products (toilet tissue, not sandpaper, and paper towel, not tissue). Now the for the food. I bought 2 chicken and one beef pasteles/empanadas From the cold case and reheated them at home and let me tell you.... they are as good as the two ladies told me. Small but packed tight with meat and flavored just right with Colombian spices, peppers and onions. Be forewarned the sauce/pico is VERY hot, but tasty. The bf enjoyed them so much he asked where I got them 3 times. We will be back. read more

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The place has delicious food and a polite staff. They have cooked savory food as well as sweet treats. All is visible through glass. The savory foods are delicious and fresh, and kept warm by a steam table. The service is quick and it's easy to order. The only tip I would give is to make sure the sweet treats are fresh. I will revisit and change to 5 starts if the treats are fresh next time I visit. read more

The two times I've been here, plus the one time someone bought me breakfast from here, is enough for me to give 5 stars. If you come here early enough, the breads and other pastries are still warm & fresh. One of the most popular breads is the pan de jamón y queso, and if you want it you better be there super early. Early bird gets the worm! I appreciate the size of the ham that they put in the bread. It's not a measly one inch noodle sized piece of ham like other bakeries give. It's a ham and cheese bread & you expect ham, don't you? YOU GET MY VOTE FOR THE HAM AND CHEESE BREAD. Honestly, what pushed me to even write this review was the pan con guava y queso. Omg. That bread actually has guava oozing, and the creamy cheese mingling with the guava, and the outside of the bread has a good bite to it, while the inside is still soft and warm. You can have your breads warmed up if you like. They even ask you if you want it warmed up. Say yes. Trust me. The ladies helping out are friendly & nice. The prices are fair (minimum $7 needs to be spent to use a debit or credit card), the place overall is clean and not cramped, and the actual plates of food come with a decent amount of food (you might even be able to share a plate if you want). My review is solely based on the pastries, but if they're this good, I can only imagine the actual food. read more

Have you ever had Coffee made with LOVE?? I love the coffee here. Yes!! it is made with love, Colombian love...for only a $1.10 with hot milk and sugar it brightens my whole day. Yes it's not the most healthiest food- and YES you might have a heart attack if you eat there for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My fav is the croissant with cheese and turkey. Yum! Also, the #3 breakfast is delish if you are there with a friend. Its huevos pericos (scrambled eggs, chives, diced tomatoes), calentado (rice and beans mixed together) and a tostone, maduro or potato and a coffee for $6. You can definitely share it. I love the atmosphere here too. The women behind the counter are always friendly and singing and joking around with the customers. Salsa music in the background. Just a very neighborhood type place. Check it out! read more

El Buen Sabor Bakery - eggs con rice&beans - Bakeries Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Quick services and authentic Colombian food and baked goods! They are pretty past! They have a seating area, and the baked goods are pretty fresh in my humble opinion. The prices are also very affordable, specially for the area! read more

Make sure to carefully count your change when you come here. I gave the cashier a $20 for food worth $5.75 and she only gave me back two $5. I pointed it out and she swore that I was given the correct change. When I showed her what she gave me, she quickly became rude, defensive, and threatened to check the cameras. I told her to check the cameras then, but she quickly took my $5 and gave me a $10. Such unnecessary hostility for a simple mistake. Won't be returning. There are many other Colombian bakeries close by. read more

Would be good to come in equipped with some Spanish, or knowledge of Spanish baked goods. The menu on the wall is all in Spanish, there is a tv screen that rotates images with English titles. Go to the counter as there's no table service. Food is not exceptional, but pretty good for a quick bite. They serve both sweet and savory dishes, 100% Colombian coffee, and cakes for diff occasions. read more

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I really need to speak to the owner Javier Lopes about his staff especially one lady I had several problems of disrespect towards me I let it go once before but I'm sorry not no more I buy small soup and hardly have any meat I tell them about my situation before and this woman again comes over and totally disrespects me when I wasn't even talking to her but a Spanish gentleman got what he wanted like I said I gave this place actually a 3 rd chance but I feel if you are not Spanish you don't get respect but the lady who finished my order is nice but the owner should reach out to me about this disgruntled employee who can ruin his business read more

Repeat customer of their chicharron and empanadas- both are tasty and not overly expensive. The chicharron is $5, which is a great price for a fatty, chewy strip of pork which you get to choose (I always point to a big one!). The other hot food I have had is fine but not memorable, and sometimes downright bland. The soups are pretty good if you choose right, some days flavorful, other days super watery. Be sure to check the soup first before ordering! Chicken soup is the staple with 2 other rotating ones. The tres leches cake is decent as is the strawberry cheesecake, although lately they have been out of individual slices of cheesecake. The croissants are sizeable but are soft and not flaky at all, not unlike like the ones you get at BJs by the dozen. The pan de bono and buñuelos are a pretty decent option and the coffee is not terrible. Plenty of seating and the employees are patient enough to help you choose your meal. My gripe with this place is that the prices are not consistent when it comes certain items. A croissant one day is not the same as the next. The difference is only a quarter at most so I don't bother arguing but it is still entirely confusing. read more

Poor unprofessional customer service. Norma, a manager at this establishment did not meet manager/customer service today. I came in to enjoy my lunch, I sat down, I was on the phone with my mother and had plans to buy an empanada along with my food. Norma came up to me stating I have to leave because I am not eating this places food. I said I understand but I am going to buy something. She said no you can't stay with eating our food and your food. I never heard of something like this. She just lost a customer and gained bad review.I I kindly left and asked for the owners name and she said she could not give out that information. So embarrassing. Have some human decency. read more

El Buen Sabor Bakery - the outside of the store - Bakeries Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Hot bar here is amazing. I have been coming here for over 12 years. When ever I crave for Latin food, I come here. I have never once dissapointed on anything on ate here. Their beef stews are the best. Their chicken or beef soups are delicious Their empanadas are delectable Everything is reasonably priced. For lunch dinner or breakfast or just for a snack, I assure every one that you will not be dissapointed. read more

My family has often come here or ordered food to go for several years now but within the last year we've noticed they've been very sneaky overcharging us for our orders and they never provide a receipt unless you demand one. There was one instance where my husband complained that we were overcharged (and they didn't even give us our full order) and the woman who attended him just rolled her eyes & denied overcharging us. But when my husband showed her the receipt she finally gave us the money back that we overpaid. After being overcharged yet again, we will definitely not be coming back. read more

Food and service is great! Love the bandeja paisa! And there sancocho is so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent coffee, yummy food. Random cafe with pastries, empanadas, and full meals. Really excited to finally try this local gem that everyone seems to swear by! Can't go wrong with this place. read more

I messed up and ordered the wrong thing. Their response was terrible and they we're even more mad at me for not understanding what they were asking me in Spanish. So I paid twice and still got treated poorly. read more

Down to earth and seemingly ethnic kind of place. The food smells pretty good and many older aged people seemed to be of Hispanic decent which is a good sign that they approve the taste, right? *shrug* Lots of seating space and quick service makes it a great spot to grab a quick, filling lunch. I had the bread pastries and they seemed pretty fresh and tasted darn good. I will be back to try more. I didn't get to try their main meals but looked good from what I saw others eating. Good portions too. read more

Been here a few times, normally just for the empanadas (which are amazing) but this time we each got a plate of tilapia with rice and beans and it was incredible. Super flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. Large portion for the price as it included a choice of beans, lentils or salad on the side. The lady at the counter was so friendly and took time to explain what everything was to me and my girlfriend while other customers ordered in Spanish around us. No one acted like we were a bother just because we weren't regulars. Great customer service, amazing food. Definitely a neighborhood gem! read more

Love this place! Their coffee and empanadas are amazing. My favorite is the beef with potatoes; they're always fresh and perfectly seasoned. I also love their pan de bono and buñuelos. But you have to come here early (especially on the weekends). By 11am, there's already a long line to the door, forget about getting a table. El Buen Sabor is a neighborhood stable and is comfort food at its best :) read more

I should live closer to this place. Great soups and traditional Colombian lunch. Feels like home man.

The first time I tried their "Sancocho de Gallina" (a hearty chicken stew), I was hooked! Count on it every Wednesday and Saturday. But don't just go on those days. Everyday you will find an array of perfectly crafted empanadas--both the traditional fried Colombian and the baked Argentinian styles in meat, chicken, and spinach varieties. Try also the "Arepas de choclo" (a delicious corn pancake) that makes for a full breakfast in itself. Other offerings include an array of meat and chicken dishes and typical Colombian pastries for which they are well-known. The service is warm and friendly. And yes, they are bilingual and very receptive to customers of all backgrounds. If you don't know or remember the name of something, just point and they will gladly serve you! read more

Surprised that this place doesn't have better ratings. The food here is delicious and reasonably price. The people who work here are also really friendly. I have never come from breakfast, but I love their dinner and dessert options. I wish it was closer so I could come more often! read more

I love the coffee at this place. Other occasions, I come to buy the empanadas when I'm in sunnyside. I come on in on my way to work, and I find that it's great to walk in grab a bite to go. There are short lines at times, but that's the thing about the morning. One of these days, I will try the hot food. read more