This review is solely based on one item as a first time patron. I stumbled upon this Bakery while starving waiting for a reservation at another establishment. Planned on getting a small pastry to hold me over. Ended up getting a chicken puff pastry. It was amazingly warm, flaky and flavorful. The right balance of spices and onion making this roll the ultimate in what I would want as comfort food. The chicken tasted like it had been cooking in a pot on a stove all day and sprinkled with love. Priced at $2.75 you can't go wrong. If I hadn't had reservations, I would've bought ALL the chicken rolls and called it a day. Everything there looked delicious and fresh. I can't wait to go back and try everything else. Sadly no pictures as I devoured it on the street. read more

The line moves quickly at this Fay Da location, but the parking lot is very bad. The selection of baked goods are the classic char siu bao, custard bun, pineapple topping bread, egg tart, sponge cake, raisin braid, coconut flake bread, mochi, etc. The people working here mostly speak Mandarin, but some do understand Cantonese as well. It is usually busy inside of the bakery as well as outside, so it is not an ideal spot if you're looking to sit down or use the restroom while nearby. Good for grab and go. read more

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Food (3/5): Got sweet topping custard bun, coconut cream bun, and large iced milk tea. The buns were delicious especially the bread components which has a nice crispy sweet flavor. The iced milk tea however was really bad. It tasted like cheap tea mixed in with a bunch of sugar. The flavor was so bad that we ended up just throwing it out. Service (3/5): Not particularly friendly service but they processed our purchase with minimal issue. We also were using a gift card and had no issues with it. Ambiance (3/5): The store looks outdated and not the cleanest but there is a decent area to sit and eat with a bunch of tables. read more

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About 3.50 for two medium iced coffees, great price and seating area, lots of pastry and refreshing options including steamed buns read more

Fay Da Bakery - Iced coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

When you visit Chinatown or Flushing often, Chinese bakeries become such a staple. They're a convenient and quick stop that provide a quick bite or snack, more often breakfast for me. And even though there are loads of sweets and breads to choose from, don't knock the savory stuff they carry too! Over the years, after trying my favorite items (definitely haven't tried everything that they carry) from different bakeries, I like certain items from specific bakeries and will even stop into several bakeries if I need my fix. Quick note that Fay Da is cash only! Hot milk tea (with sugar) is usually something I grab from most bakeries that I visit, it's a very familiar beverage to me and most places can't really mess it up. Like bubble tea places, you can tell them to adjust the amount of sugar but you have to specify, (they'll assume regular if you don't say anything). There are cases with steamed buns and puff pastries (mostly savory items) at the end on the left at this location and if you're on the run, a warm meat and veg bun or warm bbq pork bun hits the spot. There's usually a good amount of dough on these but it's a bao after all so it's expected. Sometimes they'll sell out of specific steamed buns and some good secondary options include the vegetable bun or the chicken bun. For puff pastries, I'd recommend the curry beef puff and roast pork puff. I will admit a different bakery has my favorite curry beef puff but this is a close second! Other favorites include the sponge cake (they're wrapped in a way where it looks like it's in a cup almost), pineapple bread, hot dog buns, the list goes on. If you're feeling adventurous, reading the labels can help you make a call if you want to try something new. I personally tend to avoid the open sandwiches and wraps since those aren't appealing to me though other folks get them so it's hard to say. They also have egg tarts which are not bad. I will note that the crust of these are not as layered, (more solid like a pie crust) so it's great if you like this consistency but not so much if you like flaky. This comes down to preference, so personally it's not my go to for egg tarts. If you go in the morning, you'll see that staff will refresh the supply outside so there's some turnover and items are fairly fresh which is great. Fay Da Bakery is a chain that's been around for quite some time and it's quite credible. They have locations all over so would definitely recommend trying it out if you're in the area or near their other locations! read more

Fay Da Bakery - Milk tea with sugar - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Fay Da Bakery always offer consistent food quality and almost the same variety of food offering for years. However, they should offer different menu options from time to time... Overall, Fay Da Bakery offers affordable, convenient, and quick food offering. read more

Tried the green pea and scallion braid, roast pork warm bun and chicken warm bun. The roast pork bun was delicious and the scallion bread was a great pastry is you like scallions and want a subtle pastry. read more

If you dont want to work there.. dont work there.. ive seen these ladies ridicule old ladies because they asked for extra napkins. Ive been going here everyday for the past year. They started bagging up my coffees with brown paper bags and not closing the coffees tightly.. Sometimes it leaks and the bag breaks while im walking home.. I started grabbing the cup holders but they told me today i cant take it because i only have 2 coffees. I explained to them that the bag rips but they tell me no. Do they not understand there are 10 other bakeries around the neighborhood? Basically bad customer service. The bread is decent but once in a while you get some bad bread. But it is a chinese place some nothing you can do. See attached. Disgusting. read more

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Fay Da Bakery is one of our favorite Hong Kong style bakeries in NYC due to its variety with reasonable price. The interior decor is bright and wide-spaced. Their pastries weren't the best but decent enough when we were craving for an Asian taste. We love their savory sandwiches and pineapple bun with red bean. It's perfect for a quick breakfast or light lunch. read more

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They are still open, take out only. They still have a variety of baked goods, fried fish and chicken buns, those with ham &egg and the traditional char sui bao and other well known baked goods. Prices are very good. The food is fresh. There's a sister shop on Mott St. in Chinatown. read more

Fay Da Bakery - No more indoor seating. Background - Cakes on display - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

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There is a variety of affordable snacks at this bakery as well as drinks. Some are delicious and others are not to my liking, so obviously it will be a hit or miss but my favorite are their steamed buns. Omg they're so soft with delicious fillings like mushroom and egg custard. They're less than $3 so very affordable which I like. They have a $10 cash minimum but honestly there are so many things you can buy that you won't have any trouble reaching that minimum. A classic bakery all around NYC and I'll always be a fan. read more

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I remember having Fay Da several years ago so I instantly recognized this place when we walked past it. I was actually starving since I didn't eat a proper lunch so I grabbed a pineapple bun 菠蘿包 and paid at the register. The lady automatically defaulted to Mandarin Chinese which was fine (I responded accordingly) but I'm curious if they speak any English. It was $1.75 for a decently sized bun. I thought the bun was just OK. It was a bit on the dry side and there wasn't a ton of crust on top. Flavor was just very mild. read more

Only had the milk tea from here so I won't comment on the bread. The milk tea was 3.75, which is an exceptional price, but was almost a warning sign. If something is too cheap, it might be too good to be true. As suspected it was, the tea was insanely milked down and sugared down. The tea had little to no flavour, and there wasn't enough ice to keep it cold for more than 30 minutes. Overall super disappointing. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

I find the breads and pastries taste better and are more fresh at this location. For that, I'd rate them 3 stars. However, I suggest you check your change before you leave. Purchased 3 breads from here and was given $2 less in change. read more

The good thing about this Fay Da is there is more seating on the slightly elevated 2nd floor. The buns are fresh but they are not made on premise. Instead, they are shipped over daily from another Fay Da location. I really like their coffee. Of course you can't compare to Starbucks but for a Chinese bakery, the coffee is good enough to fulfill my thirst for caffeine to stay awake. We usually buy a bun and a drink on the go, but if we have more time, we'd sit and eat/drink. read more

Fay Da Bakery always reminds me of my childhood - when I would go with my grandparents to pick up pastries and drinks after dim sum on weekends. I recently dropped by to grab their iced Horlicks drink with my sister (hou lap hak in Cantonese). They make it sweet and it pairs well with their fresh pastries. Our drinks were prepared very quickly. They only accept cash as payment. Currently, due to COVID, they only allow 5 customers at a time in the store and require masks. They have a variety of pastries and breads available for you to choose from. Their prices are pretty cheap compared to other bakeries in Flushing, so if you're looking for a quick snack and a coffee/tea then check out this place! read more

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I will go straight and say, this cheesecake is a must have. It's like a marriage between cheesecake, and a fluffy cloud and what do you get? The lightest, fluffiest cheesecake ever. Delicious, so much that I ate half of the cake by myself! What can I say it's unique and delicious. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

One of the best known old school, HK style bakeries in Flushing. A lot of choices with cakes, cookies, and drinks. I always get some egg tarts, hot dog buns, and coffee. The place is clean and service was quick, I definitely recommend Fay Da. read more

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To start this spot has a wide array of yummy looking items to chose from. They had the famous Japanese cheesecake and also a matcha version also. The prices are in my option very decent. They have sweet selections and savory selections. There were a couple of tables around that you could get the items to stay. Also, beverages are sold here. Hot drinks and smoothies. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Different types of mousses - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I stopped in to Fay Da to pick up a couple treats for the next morning. Overall, it's a lot like other Chinese bakeries. Fairly good selection, decent prices, and good for satisfying a sweet tooth, or a savory one! I got the pork bun and taro bun. The taro bin wasn't too notable, and the pork bun was as expected. Overall, it's just a good neighborhood bakery. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

So admittedly, my original plan had been to stop at Yeh's, my longtime Flushing treats go-to, especially for its confusingly named 'Boston Cream Pie.' Confusing 'cause it consists of fluffy spongecake layered with a light, whipped, not overly sweet cream filling; not the yellow butter cake layered with vanilla custard and topped with chocolate glaze that you may be thinking of. But I digress... The point of all this is that I didn't intend to stop here, but fate in the form of making Yeh's an inconvenient schlep, had other ideas: Anyway, have been to other Fay Da locations and certainly don't hate this chain. I view it sort of like Dunkin' Donuts. As in it doesn't totally suck and is even satisfying if you can find a favorite item or two to rely on. For me that item is most definitely the Japanese-style Cheesecake. Impossibly fluffy, it really does mimic what you'd imagine a cloud would taste like. On this visit, I tried the Matcha version of this for the first time and couldn't really detect any tea flavor; there was just some sort subtle, indistinguishable note that I didn't care for. Next time, I think I'll stick with the classic rendition. It was early evening, so the selection was pretty picked over, but we managed to snag some Mango Mochi, which we promptly forgot about deep in the recesses of our fridge. (read: we never wound up trying it.) Hubby did try a Coconut Bun of some kind that he wasn't into at all. Bottom line: Not surprisingly, this location is as hit or miss as the others I've been to. And there are plenty of Chinese bakeries that are more creative, not to mention delicious. But if you stick with the Cheesecake, it's unlikely you'll go too terribly wrong. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Matcha, Matcha man.  I've got to be a Matcha man. - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

The Fayd in Forest Hills is packed even at 6:30 pm, close by 6:45. please open until later preferably under 8pm. Plenty of customer still here. read more

Fay Da is a chain bakery, so their food items seem to vary store by store. It's usually hit or miss, depending on the foot traffic in the particular store. This particular store is usually busy; however, I came at an off time, around 4pm, so the items I picked didn't seem so fresh. The egg custard tart was fine but the coconut egg custard bun seemed a little stale - the bun was dry and slightly hard. What a disappointment! read more

Fay Da Bakery - Egg custard tart ($1.35) and Coconut Egg Custard Bun ($1.35) - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

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So disappointed - wanted a fluffy Asian cake slice / pastry. Ended up eating a super dry cake. The other pastries looked interesting and price was decent but now I'm just skeptical altogether read more

Excellent and wide selection for Chinese style bread.. tuna is freshly made. Prices are fair as well.

With all the ups and downs I've experienced here, it makes me wonder how or why Fay Da is the most famous Chinese bakery chain in NYC. This Flushing location has been around for awhile and is a regular spot for many senior citizens and people waiting for the bus. My mixed feelings about Fay Da really stems from a lot of things ... such as the food. I could appreciate the curry puff pastries, bbq pork buns, and hot dog buns on any given day. Where I could do without is the fail worthy of the egg tarts, unmemorable mini cakes, and coconut buns. I'm not terribly fond of the boba selections here either, but they'll do the trick on a hot summery day. The customer service is surprisingly solid; they've gone out of their way to get me fresh batches of Chinese carbs right out of the oven. The floor is sometimes dirty and the bathroom is no good. As it is the rules at places like this, be sure to bring plenty of cash and plan for togo since the tables are typically occupied. Lastly, my favorite baked dessert goods are the napoleon cakes. They're simply dynamite. read more

Every Chinese bakery in Flushing seems to sell pearl tea/boba drinks (or at least the majority). I even saw a sign for pearl tea at the local Taco Bell on Roosevelt Avenue! This small location is inside a mall where Hong Kong Supermarket is and doesn't have its own seating area. It was much busier than the other Fay Da location and people seemed to favor the Hong Kong egg custard tarts. I found some red bean pancakes here that I didn't notice at the other store: glutinous rice filled with red bean paste. The pan-fried pancakes were chewy but extremely, extremely oily. The oily taste ruined the pancake. I think they were about a dollar each. The Hong Kong egg custard tart was average: flaky crust with a sweet, tender filling. They had red bean twist buns but not plain buns filled with red bean paste (unless they ran out). They also sell cakes, cookies, chiffon cake, coconut mochi, and various drinks. read more

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I love theirs PO LO CHAR SIU buns. The bun is very soft and the meat is very moist and tasty. I couldn't find the same buns in LA . Fay Da bakery offers very reasonable price too. I definitely will return to this store if I am in NYC. read more

There is only one thing I get from Chinese bakeries and that's the egg custard tart. This place was recommended from an article from USA Today (1.14.10) and so it was added to my list to try. I'm used to the small, dirty, no ambiance type of bakery from SF where the items come out of food trays that are brought from the kitchen or are in a display case; so when I stepped foot in here, I was surprised to see bright lights, tons of tables and chairs and the place very well kept and clean. I had some misgivings about the place because to me, it seemed a bit too nice for a decent bakery. I looked at the bins and found the egg tart which they call Kaya tart ($0.90). I ordered two and since there were no seats inside, ate it outside the store. The egg tart crust was cakey. I'm a fan of the flaky crust, not the cake crust so that was a minus. Then I noticed a thin film of oil on top of my egg custard...again, another minus. The size was slightly larger than one's I've had in SF, but the taste was not as good. The bf seemed to enjoy it, but I felt it was lacking in flavor. So to me, I wouldn't come here for the egg custards but perhaps their other items are better. read more

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They have a selection of baked goods here in front of the HK Supermarket. They need to put sheets down on the trays they put out... it's a little disturbing seeing it without that, since there are people putting hands on those trays all the time. They do have good little taro buns, though. They do have some other random items that other bakeries don't have regularly. read more

Quick grab and go for a light bfast. Many options to choose from. Grew up with this bakery and it has never let me down, except maybe their iced coffee. Iced tea with milk and their hot drinks are alright. Nothing special about this Chinese bakery, my favorite bun is the kaya bun, the custard bun with sweet topping. Can't go wrong with that. The cream bun and hotdog bun are good too. I prob wouldn't recommend the pastries or cakes. I mean, if youre gonna crave that tiramisu or cheesecake, get it from a well known place that makes them. I rarely or if any from my recollection anyone purchasing those at the bakery, and with that being said, who knows how long its been sitting there. Im pretty sure there is quality control so they are edible. All in all, get the buns. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Coconut Sweet Topping Bun - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

If your looking for a place that has the infamous Japanese cheesecake this place is one of the many bakeries you can get this and not have to pay a fortune. The cake is fluffy and reminds me so much of Angel food cake with a bit of a creamer texture. Yes this cake is fluffy and you can help press down to see it fluff up again. The place is located on Main Street and easy to get to from taking the 7 train. There is an inside place to sit and enjoy your treat. I gave it four stars for easy location, inexpensive price, good desserts and they have more including a huge list of teas and coffees and a good variety of pastries. read more

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This must be my third review of a Fay Da, but I can't help it--their Chinese buns and pastries are so good, and I'm always blown away by the consistency. The pea and scallion twist is my absolute favorite bread there. I've been eating it since I was a child, back when it was the ham and scallion twist. It's so savory, delicious, and fun to eat. On this trip, I also got the pineapple bun, which was an excellent rendition of my favorite sweet Chinese bun. I know from years of getting my baked goods here that pretty much everything is stellar and affordable, and its location right next to the municipal parking garage makes this a frequent stop for us. The only reason I took off a star is because the service needs some work. When they went to wrap up my pineapple bun, they had some difficulty getting it to fit in the little wrapper. Instead of putting a glove on and placing it in the wrapper like they used to, they used the tongs to shove it in there as hard as they could. In the process, half of the pineapple topping on my pineapple bun fell off, and everyone knows that the pineapple topping is the ONLY reason to get a pineapple bun. I was upset about that. Then my mom tried to pay, and the cashier charged us the wrong amount for the two pastries we got. I wouldn't have noticed and would have blindly paid the wrong price, but my mom called her out on it. So keep track of the correct price for your order. read more

This place is popular for the Hong Kong supermarket patrons. Pick up a tray and choose your goodies. The Japanese style cheesecake is a winner (and if you've never tried this style of cheesecake, you are missing out). I also grab a ton of the chocolate/walnut rolls for my mom if I'm about to visit NJ. I like the other buns that have coconut. The place is cheap and cash only. I come here for the fish sandwiches (have to request it from the expediter). They actually have cupcakes in the display case. I don't know about you, but I don't know if I can trust a Chinese-made red velvet cupcake. Sometimes I just want the disgustingly sweet buttercream. read more

The worst Fay Da Bakery! The services are very bad! The boss in this store yells at people!

Cute little bakery with really tasty options. They've got cheesecake and chocolate mouse and all that delicious stuff. They even have warm pork/beef/roast pork/curry beef puff .. Which looks like a Starbucks croissant to me lol (I was full so I didn't touch them but they look delicious) for $1 so you have options to eat savory food. The seating area is nothing fancy (kinda lame compared to the rest of the bakery which looks adorable). I only ate the dried pork wrap and I was full. It's a nice little treat. I mean you'll probably leave with like 10 different breads. Oh that was just me? Ok. Carry on. read more

Fay Da Bakery - On top: coconut bun, raisin cheese bun. On the bottom taro bun and lemon puff - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

I've been a regular at Fay Da bakery for as long as I remember. Great fresh bakeries and lots of options! It can get busy during the mornings but it's worth the time to check it out! They also offer big cakes and hot drinks and smoothies and coffee. I'll always be back here every time I walk to flushing new world mall. read more

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Great place to stop by when I'm on my way to work, or way home from work. The prices are very low and the quality is great! There is a large variety of bakery goods, and you're bound to find something you like. I tried the Taro Bun today and it tasted just like I'd imagine it to! I'm only giving 4 stars though because the cashiers come across as rude, but perhaps that is merely a cultural difference. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Taro Bun - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

If the butter rolls weren't so freaking fantastic, I'd be highly suspect that Fay Da really isn't a Chinese-owned bakery. They have a nicely-designed, website which lacks any unfortunate typos and grammar mistakes. The shelves are stocked with breads and pastries covered in consistent, branded packaging and are thoughtfully merchandised. Most good Chinese bakeries brown bag it and you'll be lucky if you can locate the place again, never mind be able to find it in a google search. I stumbled upon Fay Da in Flushing but they have 9 locations between Manhattan and Flushing's C-towns. This is a good thing since I'll need to be able to satisfy my cravings for the butter rolls. I ate a loaf of it which has 7 buns in one sitting. Each bite is super buttery with a hint of sweetness. I also got a loaf of the sweet bread but it's not sweet at all. The awesome butter rolls make up for it so I'll let that slide. I'm going back very soon to sample sponge cakes, baked buns, steamed buns, butter cookies, bubble tea, etc. and pick up another loaf of butter rolls. read more

I love their small coffee cakes how affordable they are but come here twice and that's it. Their attitude is 0/5. They need to work on customer service. I totally recommend Paris Baguette cakes are much better and customer service is the best. read more