A chinese pastry spot in Forest Hills? Thank you god! If you live in the neighborhood, this is an awesome place for a delicious (not necessary healthy) breakfast for under $3. That's right. Good pastries/breads with a cup of coffee or tea. Come on! If you commute to the city, don't break your bank out there. Treat yourself to something yummy and belly-filling. Tons of different stuff to choose from...steam buns, european styles cakes, egg tarts, and roasted buns. I don't believe they make it on premise, but instead get fresh deliveries around 7ish from the Flushing branch. This is not a gourmet cafe by any means. However, if you are looking for a quick breakfast or if you are broke for the week. This is the spot for you. read more

This place rocks!!!!! I am not a huge fan of chinese pastries, most of the other places I have gone to are meh but this one is GREAT. When you walk in, grab a tray and look over the huge selection of sweet and savory buns and assorted pastries. I love the one filled with coconut cream. There are also heated assorted variety croissants and meat and veggie filled buns. When you get to the counter to pay make sure you look at the mini cakes and pies...I love the cheesecakes and napoleans........the offerings are vast so each time you go you can try a couple. The brewed coffee is very good. I don't like bubble tea so I can't give a thumbs up on it. Little two seater tables are all over and they will let you sit for hours without bothering you. read more

When you think of Forest Hills, you do not think of Asian bakeries considering you have Martha's and this other bakery I don't want to mention because it's my "secret spot," hehehe. But ever since I started working here in Forest Hills, I make it almost a requirement to stop by Fay Da Bakery for my morning pastry and tea. Gotta haves: Egg custard tarts (when they're fresh and warm - I wish I had one right now), cream coconut bun (warning, it's A LOT of cream but very nomnom), lemon puff (lemon filling in a soft, flaky bun - who needs donuts?), dried pork bun (I just like it for some reason) and the Denmark twist (lemon zest and raisins). To try: Dry pork wrap (this is, I admit, something to get used to. The sweet mayo can be a turn-off), any of the puffs in the hot display (though I will stray away from the curry beef puff, it's too sweet). Also try the ham and egg sandwiches, they're light and do taste good. (My) To Avoid: The steamed buns. There's just way too much bread for my liking - I feel like I'm eating only the bun. Don't forget the honey green tea - It's honey and green tea. I admit I haven't tried everything but when you're there for breakfast or a snack, the ones I mentioned above are all you need. read more

Decent chocolate walnut bun at the right price. Cash only and the typically gruff staff for this chain. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Great little bakery! Although the bubble tea is on the pricey side when compared to Kung Fu Tea and Crepe and Tearia, the convenient location is worth it in my opinion. The steam buns and baked goods are also tasty! This is quickly becoming one of my regular stops when I'm in the area. read more

This location is much better than the ones in Flushing for whatever reason. It's clean, the products are fresh and the service friendly. There is usually a seat. Maybe not as good Tai Pan in terms of quality of their product, but certainly the best Fay Da that I've been to, and a nice addition to this neighborhood. Their prices are the same as the Flushing locations also. They didn't just go and mark everything up in price because it's located in a higher income neighborhood. read more

Their coffee makes my mouth explode with happiness. I managed to quit my caffeine addiction for two full years until I came here. I was tired, coffee was on the menu, so I thought 'meh, what the heck?" and BAM! The addiction returned. They blend the coffee, milk and sugar so perfectly each time it's as though they have it measured to a science. Their warm buns, which are kept behind the counter, are hot and moist and bursting with sweet flavor - particularly the plain roll, surprisingly. It tastes like a cross between bread and a cupcake and looks like a cloud. I haven't eaten anything else here, but it's almost always busy with people buying pastries and sandwiches, so I can assume they must be worthwhile as well. Fay Da Coffee + Warm plain bun = A beautiful morning read more

As an asian that grew up in Queens and hung out in Flushing all the time, it was nice to have a Chinese bakery right in my neighborhood whenever I need my fix of pork buns or dan tats [egg tarts]. The prices are hard to beat by any of the other close by bakeries and of course they are the only place on Austin Street that I know of that serves bubble tea, so at least they can fend off the competition that way. All of the food there though, compared to other bakeries and shops I know in Flushing are average, but I give it three stars for being super convenient and right off the train. They also do pretty good cakes when you need a quick and affordable option to bring to a dinner party or for a friend. I bought a small tiramisu cake after a disaster trying to bake my own and everybody loved it. They all thought it was much more expensive than it was! My biggest gripe is they don't take credit card. If they did, I'd probably go back more often. read more

Ok, so yes I love bread. But it's always been bagels and pizza and other delicious "typical" new york corner snacks. It is probably good that I didnt discover Fay Da earlier because I'd have been put 2000 lbs by now. The beef curry pastry is food crack. I could eat them all day every day. Now if I could only decide what flavor of bubble tea goes best with curry... read more

Need a chinese pastry fix... and you're too lazy to leave the hills... just hit this place up. If your heart and waist can take it... try the cream bun... It's probably a 1000 calories, but so worth it. I would stay away from the steam and baked pork buns... not much meat in there... seems like they've been cutting back. read more

Very tasty! I have heard a lot about this place and finally had a chance to try! The bread is incredibly soft and thick cut (we got white), the steamed pork buns were fluffy and fresh (although contained some little bits of fat, but not a lot), the baked pork bun was great as well. We also tried a ham and cheese baked bun (good lunch option) and the sponge cake (VERY spongy, a bit dry for sponge cake, but a good moderate amount of sweetness that is not overwhelming). After eating one steamed pork bun on the go, we turned around and got three more! Would definitely recommend. read more

Very good chinese bakery. The prices are affordable and the place is always neat and clean. I always get the curry patty and a lite pastry.

Is a local gem that services the entire community with low cost pastry, savory buns, drinks with authenticity. It's really a great spot to get a quick bite or bring back goodies to friends. At these prices, they really are a great find. read more

Avoid - Drinks have way to much sugar; which subsequently nearly sent me directly into some sort of "Diabetic Coma" - OMG! Pastries have limited taste and don't seem fresh. Avoid! read more

Nice little bakery. I like their Apple Puffs. They are so flakey. I haven't tried anything else yet, but everything seems consistent. The staff doesn't speak much, but I did tip last time and they showed gratitude for that. Over all, it is a very nice bakery. read more

I've been shopping here for desserts since they opened a couple of years ago- they offer cakes and mousses which work for our family get-togethers and they always go over well. I've yet to try their steamed buns though....what if I like them and become addicted? Heavens, NO! read more

Items at Fay Da are pretty standard across all shops, as I thought the drinks would be... Apparently this Fay Da looked at me as if I had three heads when I ordered a Honeydew Bubble Milk Tea... I thought this was quite strange because I've had it here before, ordered it before, and don't know if this particular worker has made it before... I explained what it was, and when she nodded, I was excited to see that the language barrier wasn't too big of a deal... She made what I wanted, but my usually vibrant Honeydew bubble tea was a mixture of olive/dark sea foam green and streaks of brown... Definitely an unappetizing color, but the flavor was there... (I paid $4 for it, of course I HAD to down it!) I came back and their Bubble Tea menu was pulled off... So I guess to avoid confusion, they figured people who know what they want would be able to articulate it without a visual... But baked goods... still good! read more

I love Asian bakery! The sweets are never too sweet. The buttercream frosting...delicious! Staff is alright, not great but pretty good for Asian places, (which I can say b/c I'm asian. lol.) Delicious bakery items. CHEAP! read more

I have been going to this bakery for a long time and over the years they are declining. Still pretty good but not the same, even the fillings are packed less and less. read more

A ok Chinese bakery in Forest Hills. I come here for bubble tea and small sweets. Very convenient before movies. read more

One of the freshest Fay Da's around. The one in flushing and bayside are not as appealing. It is cleaner here and the bread looks better - which is odd because its not in an asian neighborhood. But this is definitely my Fay Da of choice ! read more

Okay, so I walked in here again, and the service was better. Well I wanted some buns, so I came in here. They are really good and cheap(depending on the flavor) I like the plain buns best, but the red bean bun is also good. I tried the egg custard one, and it was okay. It was pretty sweet, but that's expected. Also ordered some bubble tea from here: Honeydew Bubble Tea. And guess what? They actually blended honeydew!!! *gasp* No powdered mix!! However. I was sort of disappointed because the consistency was more of a slushie rather than tea(actually I tasted no tea whatsoever) Not bad, but I wanted bubble tea, not bubble slushie. I guess I will just go with some milk tea or something next time. Anyway, I recommend the plain and red bean buns. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Honeydew boba tea - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Small cute place with limited seating. A great spot for Chinese goods in Forest Hills, and you really can't beat the prices. Their cakes are nice and light, and not overly sweet like the American counterparts such as Martha's. The chicken puffs and curry puffs are to die for! I've always experienced really friendly service here. read more

Great prices for great quality baked goods! If you like Asian style pastries this is a quick and easy place to grab something for breakfast while running to the train. Be warned though, the line does get pretty long in the mornings. The staff works really hard to keep the line moving pretty quickly though! We've tried a bunch of their assorted pastries - all were wonderful! The bubble tea is reasonably priced and delicious too. Next, I must try their steamed buns filled with pork and other goodies! Yum yum! Another reason why I love living in Forest hills (^_^) read more

The Curry puffs are my faaavorite! A bit overpriced for $1.75 but i can never invest my happiness in just one! Yummy!!

Starting to be a regular here. Lemon.water to start, chicken bin, and curry pastry. Too bad my elastic sweatpants are at home.

Situated just outside the subway on 71st street, forest hills this place has a huge selections of buns, bubble teas and desserts. For breakfast they serve a traditional Chinese steamed bun with a variety of fillings in just a dollar. We sampled a veggie steamed bun, a pineapple roll, green peas n scallion twist, coconut bun and a ham & egg sandwich. In beverages their smoothies are to die for with real fruits crushed in. Definitely, a good bakery with flavorful goodies!! read more

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Best bakery ever been to the prices are reasonable. Tuna bun is good atmospheres is decent will definitely go back. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Neapolitan cheesecake and a tuna bun. - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

This place is good for what they offer. The best Chinese bakery in my opinion is Vanilla Cafe in Flushing. But, Fay Da is in the neighborhood, so hey, why not. I'm a sucker for the sweet topping on the sweet buns: the red bean, Kaya and coconut hit the spot. I stop in for a cup of milk tea and coffee. The prices, although a couple of cents pricier than those in chinatown and flushing, are cheap. Although I wish they offered a savory scallion bun option, this place is okay in my book. The bubble tea is way expensive for what it is: tapicoa pearl, tea and cream. I'd go to flushing to ten ren/sago for my bubble tea. Or brew it myself. read more

I grew up on Fay Da birthday cakes and their breads when I was in high school. You can imagine my excitement when I discovered that they opened this gem up in Forest Hills! I had to travel all the way to flushing for my Asian baked goods but that has all changed. I have tried everything they sell and at all hours of the day. The mornings and earlier in the day is when the breads are the freshest! The later you go, the most likely the bread won't be as great but hey it's SO CHEAP, how can you resist. The drinks are also good but the prices have increased! That's life right? This place has a bathroom and chairs/tables to sit down and eat if you want. read more

I think the customer service is much friendlier than at other bakeries I've been to. However, I'm a bit disgusted that they don't have liners on the trays. The buns are placed on a tray WITHOUT liners, then they are placed on the dirty counters, and then the contaminated trays are back on the stack again. I've heard MANY customers complain about this and I completely agree on the hygienic concern and the workers basically shrug it off. It's really not their call, so MANAGEMENT IF YOU ARE READING THIS..PLEASE ADD LINERS FOR THE TRAYS. I know Taipan provides them. **ACCEPTS ONLY CASH read more

Very convenient. Come in for a quick bite for cheap. You can get a lot for under $5. And the best part is the food is actually not bad. I like to get the chicken crisps if they're not burnt. Sometimes the pork buns or maybe one of their sandwiches. Each of these cost under $2. The pork buns are under a dollar, even. Very good deal. I would skip the bubble tea, though. However, if you're craving it and don't want to make the journey all the way to Flushing for a fix, I guess it's not that bad. read more

Nice nice nice! Fay da was my cup of tea. As a chain bakery shop, it provide many traditional Chinese pastry and tea and bubble tea with reasonable price and good taste. And this one was the nearest shop near my neighborhood. Hey guys don't miss it! Highly recommend you the Japanese cheese cake, sesame balls and egg tarts. read more

Great, cheap snacks and pastries. Nothing too fancy, just good quality chinese bakery goods. Lots of breads with sweet or savory fillings. My favorites are the roast pork steamed buns and the kaya tarts (egg custard in a little pie shell). The iced milk tea is also very good and is only $3.00 for a large. It's one of my favorite places for a quick snack between meals! read more

Used to go here all the time when I was younger. Love the drinks, but being vegetarian, that's the only good thing there in my opinion. While there are vegetarian buns, they are quite bland and dry. Good prices. The mooncakes are good, but not a fan of whipped cream in my mochi. While there are many faults, this place reminds me of my childhood and I still love it and would recommend. (wish they would make more vegetarian options wink wink) read more

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Great neighborhood Chinese bakery. Prices are super affordable and food continues to be consistent. I love their buns, pastries... my go-to are the raisin twist, coconut cream bun, steamed buns, raisin bread. I always get their half coffee/half tea- hot or iced depending on the mood it is always my favorite. Service is straight to the point. Would recommend this bakery to anyone on the go looking for cheap and good buns/pastries, teas, coffee, etc. read more

Love the service and attention I have been getting for over ten years, thank you Selina and Mrs. Yang!

Love Fay Da. The buns/baos and treats are consistently good. For someone from Kew Gardens, I love that I don't have to trek to Flushing for my Chinese treats. The ice coffee (and its price!) are pretty good too. When I'm hankering for Dan Tats, its Fay Da here I come! The fact that the staff is short on English may be off-putting to some but come on, for about a $1.50 for a bun, does it really matter? read more

Great pastries. Big selection. Great teas. So much fun to visit. Cash only. Fast service.

This place is clean. I am a fan of their: egg custard tart roast pork bun hot dog bun pineapple bun curry beef pie almond cookie milk cream bun steam chicken bun It is cheap eats in a expensive neighborhood. read more