Wonderfully artisanal French bakery with decadent pastries and baked goods. The window display of…read moreall that croissant certainly drew me in. Ordered an Almond Croissant and devoured it during my morning walk. Bakery is a franchise and this branch recently opened at this Park Slope location- with extra seating space in the back for a with cozy decor that would invite customers to stay just a little longer to enjoy a relaxed morning meal. The pastry selections was a delight to see; so much sweet buttery cakes and cookies. This was a lovely find in the area filled with coffee shops and cafes on basically every block.

Stopped in today for a takeout pastry and wound up getting a coffee eclair. The place is cute and…read morebright, and the guy behind the counter was friendly and helpful, and he clearly didn't rush anyone who had questions, which I really liked. The pastry was pretty good but not amazing. It was fresh for sure. The pastry and the filling were pretty good, but I didn't like the frosting. It was a sticky consistency and somewhat weird tasting. Never tasted anything like that on a French pastry. It was a nice experience and I'd go back to try other things and maybe the coffee.

I stopped by this bakery this past Tuesday after voting to get a bun. My husband buys food from…read morehere sometimes and I wanted to check it out. They have a lot of variety of buns and breads. It was busy when I went in around 10a. It must be popular with locals. They had one of my favorite types of buns; the red bean paste bun. It looked good and it was $1.50. It was yummy. I didn't know who to ask to check out. Eventually one of the ladies behind the counter took my order. I paid and left.

One of those bakeries that offers a nice variety of savory hot items along with the usual buns and…read morepastries. Prices are affordable, which makes it easy to grab a few things to try. I occasionally stop by for their dim sum, fresh rice rolls, congee, egg tarts, and their rice balls. Everything is generally fresh and satisfying for a casual meal or snack. They also take phone orders, and you can pick up your food at the window, which is convenient. Just be aware that service moves at its own pace. The staff can come off as rude or abrupt, so if you prefer attentive or warm service, this place might not be for you. There are very limited seating inside, more of a grab and go kind of place. Cash only. Overall, it's a reliable bakery in the area for a quick and affordable bite. They can get busy, and lines may form during peak hours.

Walking into Villabate in the afternoon on St. Joseph's day felt like walking back into time into…read morewhat the neighborhood used to be. Of course the line was out the door on the popular holiday. But coming here would only make my trip to Bensonhurst worth it. The line moved fast. But it was easy to be overlooked by the staff through the abundance of easter baskets and glass windows. The overwhelming options brought out the inner fat kid in me. Because it all looked sooooo good. My go to pastry at a place like this is cannoli. My wife love rainbow cookies. Overall this is the best cannoli I've had in a very long time. The cream was to perfection. The crust was baked to the right crisp with the exact amount of firmness and not no burning. The rainbow cookie was not overly sweet. The cake was moisute with a perfect balance to sweetness. It held well with every bite. My wife also said this was the best shes had in awhile. My daughter loved the lobster tail. It had a light exterior texture to every bite. The cream was nice with a hint of nutmeg. The chocolate mousse was decadent. There was a liquer to the chocolate that gave a lot of depth to the chocolate smoothie texture. Will certainly come back. And spread the word. This is not only an institution but a landmark.

This is Disney World for the best pasteries, cookies, bread. I have been inside before but continue…read moreto be in awe. Always stop by if in old neighborhood Counter service was fantastic. Hate to be here during holidays though

An amazing Greek bakery that gives you homemade desserts you grew up loving! This place makes me…read morefeel like home. The desserts and service are top tier!

Great assortment nice personalI love the assortment also the fact that you can pick multiple…read morecakes,pie pieces and order that way.

I only gave her 24 hours to customized the cake and she execute it perfectly. The only downside for…read moreme was the outside cream was hard and not a soft cream. I know she needs to do that to stabilize the cake. $95

E's made our wedding cake and it was the best decision. We sent a picture of what we wanted and…read morewent with the fresh mango cream flavor. Not only was the price quote the best we found out of 5 places we inquired with, but the cake turned out exactly like we wanted and our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious it was. Most wedding cakes are only there for appearances and usually taste dry and boring, but the mango cream and fresh mangoes were so unique! I want to go back to get a cake every year for our anniversary!

Lily Bloom offers the same amazing Portuguese egg tarts as Xin Fa without the crowds. I ordered a…read moredozen Egg Tarts ($1.75 or $21 for a dozen) to bring over on a visit to a friend. It's the perfect snack for groups, parties, picnic, whatever. These are some of the best egg tarts I've ever had. I love how smooth and custardy they are with the perfect amount of sweetness and flavor. Can't go wrong here --great bakery with great prices!

Very bad customer service! My Mandarin speaking friend walked in this morning waiting in line for a…read morebirthday cake. When it was her turn, she asked for something not too sweet. The lady at the counter just simply tell her to pick the one she want and stop asking question. Then she turn her attention to the next customer - who happened to be someone speaks Cantonese. This is not the only observation as I have seen many times they show different attitudes toward people who speak Cantonese or English.

So there was a snafu with my order and while I wasn't exactly happy as it happened in Christmas…read moreEve, the staff/owner were all very nice and they're a small business doing what they can on a holiday with their family. Plus their baked goods are delicious! Two stand outs are the black sesame Swiss rolls and the durian cream puffs. It's been a year since my last review, and I think they improved the black sesame flavor. A full Swiss roll was $28 and so worth it. The durian cream puffs has a chunk of durian in it and the choux was crisp. Durian cream puffs sell out often. The chestnut mini cake is super cute, and honestly, it's hard to find chestnut flavored things here anymore. If I had to label this bakery anything, it would be the Chinese bakery that has all the nostalgic flavors with modern takes. Most Chinese bakeries by here don't do black sesame, durian or chestnut anymore. And this place does it well, and they're nice. NOTE: to order, they prefer WeChat. My ordering snafu happened bc I tried calling and there was a language miscommunication between WeChat/text messaging. WeChat is the easiest way to place orders.

Cake 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreValue 4.5/5 Such a charming little bakery tucked away on 86th st - they're a true hidden gem! I love that they use fresh fruit and make their own cream. We ordered a custom cake for my niece's 12th birthday, and it was honestly one of the best custom cakes I've ever had. Most custom cakes tend to have a denser, tougher sponge, but this one was incredibly fluffy, bouncy, and perfectly balanced, most importantly not too sweet. The texture reminded me of the amazing cakes I've had in China, and I haven't found anything like it here until now. We also tried their fresh mochi filled with whipped cream and mango, it was so light and melts in your mouth! The mochi skin had just the right chew and reminded me of the fresh mochi I had in Taiwan. Even their mini hot dog bun was super tasty! Every item we tried was a hit. I'll definitely be back here!

If you think Wah Fung in Chinatown has a great deal with their small rice box for six dollars, this…read moreplace gives you a full-sized large lunch box with one choice of meat and cabbage for the same price, and the meat portions are massive. The meat quality is decent, but the price is unbeatable. They also pack in enough rice for at least two meals. This spot also sells dim sum and pastries, but the dim sum is very expensive, so I usually just come here for the rice boxes.

Lady was rude and insulting…read more Ignored me when I want to order. Called me blind because I can't read Chinese but I can speak and hear just fine. You just lost a customer that was about to purchase a bundle of stuff. Decided to go to 4th Avenue Bakery instead of this mean one. Better customer service and treatment there.

The onigiris was very flavorful and they had a large variety of flavors. Also, they refilled as…read moresoon they ran out, and the store felt very welcoming and cozy

I'd love to go again because when I went there weren't many choices of onigiri…read more The bread we got was amazing though and I'm always happy to go to a place for the bread. I'd also like to get a drink next time. Just popped in for something to bring to a friend's place and it was friendly, warm, and fast here.

Sweet Star Bakery is my go to spot for egg tarts in Brooklyn. It's actually hard to find good ones…read morethese days, especially with the Portuguese egg tart scene taking over, but these hit the spot. Staff is usually fast and friendly so it's a quick in and out, and a few times I've come late in the day for rice rolls and they've made a fresh one for me if I'm willing to wait. They have a good variety of buns and dim sum, plus some homemade specialty items like put jai go and zhong zi. I like their pineapple buns, the custard one is always sold out by the afternoon so I'll get the red bean bun instead. They also mentioned they can do cake orders with a few hours notice if they're not too busy. I haven't tried their drinks yet since I'm always there for the baked goods. There's two tables inside and they're almost always taken by local seniors enjoying their tea time. Super convenient spot right by the 18th Ave D train to grab a drink or bite.

This review is only for the raisin bread I bought. I like this bakery for their Malay Goh and their…read moretofu pudding. I have to say I was initially excited when I saw how much raisins there were in their bread. When I took it home, it was a whole different story. I felt scammed. The slices inside the loaf had almost no raisins at all. Only the end slices. They did this on purpose. And I am sad.