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    Empire Cake

    4.0 (19 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Food E.

    As it happened years ago at their old location, I was passing by and drawn to elaborate beautifully decorated cakes in the window and found myself compelled to goin the store. The store is spacious and bright. There are a variety of full cakes, small desserts, slices and more. I got a pink chocolate snowball...couldn't resist like the first time I came to this store. It was good. Service it's kind of pricey but prices are up everywhere. Nice for a treat.

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    I ordered two cakes from this location in the last couple of months, and they turned out great! Both times, I chose cake designs they had on their website and the two flavours (Mott st. cannoli and Brooklyn blackout) were phenomenal. Cake was moist and piping looked flawless. I did feel, however, that their customer-facing staff weren't that equipped to answer questions, and they didn't have any regular candles or plastic cake serving utensils... for such an expensive item, you'd think they'd be better prepared and have better customer service. The "sparklers" they sold me were $18 for four (which is absolutely wild, but I was in a pinch), and they burned out in two seconds which was a major downer.

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    Fantastic customer service and the best black and white cookie ever! So happy with their new location and bigger space.

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    Constantly AMAZING baked goods from Empire Cake. Everything that I've had has been delicious!

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    This bakery has small sweets and stuffs are so friendly, i definitely will come back to get my favorite cookies and bars!

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    First time at new location and while I do miss the old one (it was close to my office; sob), the offerings are just as good here.

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    Veniero's

    Veniero's

    4.1
    (2.6k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Their pastries are delicious!!!! The service could be better on different days haha. I love…read moreeverything they have. You cannot go wrong with anything at all. Everything is so fresh and just so amazing. I wish they delivered out of state so i could still enjoy their desserts.

    This used to be my favorite Italian bakery. I haven't been to this bakery in years like ten years…read moresince I was a teenager. Today I decided to make a special trip to go here to grab a few goodies. I forgot how small the place was and how low the ceilings were. That wasn't an issue though. The place was nice and cakes were stacked neatly. What was surprising to me is that they don't have any cookies laid in the front display. It's all placed in the back almost hidden. I was deeply disappointed with their cookie selection. It was deeply surprising that they don't sell the butter cookies that had jam in the middle and dipped with chocolate on one side with sprinkles. I did ask the clerk and even showed him a pic of what I was looking for and he said they never sold them. They only had the linzer cookies and they didn't look so good. They also did not have the lobster tail. They did have the sfogliatelle which they also called a lobster tail. I thought they were not the same? Some bakeries sell both and they are definitely not the same. I did end up buying one of their sfogliatelle with cream and some rugelachs. The sfogliatelle was good but the rugelachs tasted slightly underbaked. It did taste fresh though unlike many I've had in other bakeries. However, for $28 per pound, I wouldn't get it again. For those not having lobster tail and not having the Italian cookies, I will have to give Veniero's a low rating. I never thought an Italian bakery would not carry staples. Very disappointed. I need to find another Italian bakery now.

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    Daily Provisions - Union Square

    Daily Provisions - Union Square

    4.3
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    Stopped by Daily Provisions to order breakfast on a Wednesday morning. There's seating indoors…read more(with low back stools) and seating out front (about four tables). I had to run to work after an appointment so I ordered for takeout. The person taking my order was friendly. I opted for the Lumberjack and a black cold brew. I received the drink very quickly, with a short wait for the sandwich. While waiting, one member of the staff stocking up supplies on the side started chatting with me and then she offered to check up on my sandwich. She came out with it shortly thereafter. She was very friendly and helpful. The sandwich held up well during my 15-minute commute to the office. It is a really indulgent sandwich, with each bite revealing the sweetness and butteriness of the maple crueller, the saltiness of the thick cut bacon, and the savoriness of the cheese and the eggs as the yolks popped. I sipped the cold brew in between bites to cut the richness. It was a very satisfying meal. The Lumberjack is not something I would recommend you eat every day, but it's good as an occasional treat. In the past I've ordered lunch from Daily Provisions via delivery (the "Chefy" salad and the chicken milanese with arugula salad are my favorites), but I might start adding other breakfast sandwiches to the mix.

    Friday evening. Tuna melt and Chardonnay. Get crazy and throw a maple crueller (the donut?) in the…read moremix. This place was there for me when I didn't realize how much I needed them...Great, chill people were working there too--I hope I'm back soon

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    Levain Bakery

    Levain Bakery

    4.4
    (153 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    What a delightful surprise! After working late and attending an event after work, one of my…read morecoworkers suggested we stop here because they loved their cookies. I had never heard of the place before, but I was happy to give it a try -- and I'm so glad I did. From the moment you walk in, the experience feels special. The store has two beautiful double doors that create such a grand entrance, and once inside, you immediately feel the energy. The place was bustling with people, and everyone seemed happy and excited -- from the customers to the team behind the counter and the baristas. The cookie case was overflowing with so many amazing choices that it was hard to decide! I ended up getting the Rocky Road cookie, a Double Chocolate Chip cookie, a Two Chip Chocolate Chip cookie, and a blueberry muffin to enjoy for breakfast the next morning. The service was absolutely impeccable, and everyone I interacted with was warm, friendly, and delightful. When I got home, I had half of the Rocky Road cookie with a cup of tea, and it was incredible. The cookie was large and chunky but still perfectly enjoyable -- not heavy or overwhelming. It literally melted in my mouth. The chocolate was rich and smooth, and every bite was just delicious. The next morning, I tried the blueberry muffin, and it was just as impressive. It was light and airy, not overly sweet like many blueberry muffins can be. It truly felt like a breakfast pastry. The blueberries tasted fresh and burst with flavor in every bite. I will definitely be back for more cookies. This was such a wonderful find, and I'm so happy my coworker introduced me to this place!

    I ordered ahead of time since there was a bit of a line and the store was on the smaller side. Got…read moremy cookie right away when I came into pick it up. Guys... I will say that I didn't think I would like this cookie at all since usually I like thinner crunchier cookies. But holy cow!! I was blown away by the crispy edges and the interior wasn't too soft gooey either. The chocolate and walnuts added to the cookie enhanced the flavor even more! For such a big cookie the middle was cooked perfectly. Very chunky and sizable cookie too so I ate it throughout the day rather than one sitting!!

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