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This is one of the busy cafes in Elmhurst that has the most variety of items…read more They offer things such as cakes, Chinese breads, mochi donuts and more. I decided to try their Coconut Pandan cake which was enjoyable except for the jelly they had in the middle. The cake itself was pretty moist and the cream had a nice Pandan flavor. The Portuguese egg tart is what you would expect from one of these bakery's, very basic but it was nice and flaky. The milk tea was also okay, we asked for less sugar so it was not too sweet. We also got the sesame mochi to go and this was delicious! Definitely the best thing I bought from this bakery. The sesame paste was nice and strong but not too gritty and the mochi was super soft. I have to go back to grab another when I get the chance!

I was here on a Friday mid-morning. There were a tray of buns and the crust as well as the bun was…read morehard. Had to search for softer buns. There was a tray of Tee-Doy decided not to buy any of them because they were all hard. Got 2 of the fish sandwiches and 2 of the chicken sandwiches. The prices for both sandwiches and bun have jumped up since January. I stopped here to get items for family and relatives/friends. Not impressed with their chicken sandwiches for they were hard and there is tendon in one other chicken sandwich has area that was not edible. The quality definitely not what it use to be here. There were lots of seats and tables for patrons to sit. Notice less foot traffic at this store.

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Fish sandwich

Lety's Bakery and Café

4.2(356 reviews)

0.9 mi•Jackson Heights

I love Lety's Bakery & I'm glad it has been in Jackson Heights for a while & many years to come…read more The employees there are always very sweet & everything I've had there was great, some more than others of course (like the flan & rainbow cookies stand out more than other things to me). Everything I've tried so far has been fresh as well. The one important thing to note though is that the flan cheesecake is amazing (who even came up with that haha) & I do think the textures do mix well BUT only when eaten fresh. In short, do not take the flan cheesecake to go as it does not travel well at all, even if it's for a short distance. Simply enjoy it inside the cafe instead :).

This was one of the better old-school neighborhood Italian bakeries I've been to in recent years…read more This little stretch of 37th Avenue often feels nostalgic to me, with stationary and 99 cent stores, Jahn's, and bakeries like this. It reminds me of what Hudson Street was like in the 90s. We shared some of the jam-filled heart-shaped cookies and the rainbow cookies. The rainbow cookies had a pleasant aroma from the raspberry jam and a good subtle taste of marzipan in the cake layers. I wouldn't have minded a slightly denser chocolate coating on top.

Pistachio pignoli

Tiramisu

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Pignoli

La Fe Bakery

4.3(25 reviews)

1.2 mi•Woodside

Tasty, fresh strawberry shortcake with fruit filling! Very nice! And, customer service was quite…read morefriendly. We will order again.

Best conchas in all of Queens! Their gelatinas and arroz…read morecon leche is delicious. Go support this family business!

Dessert case with jello

View of front door from cake display

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Du Bois Pastry

4.4(234 reviews)

0.2 mi•Elmhurst

Stopped by to grab a couple cakes for a party. Got parking easily a couple blocks away on one of…read morethe residential streets. We came by the day before Mother's Day, so they had pre decorated Mother's Day cakes. You can also place an order. Service is quick and friendly. We initially planned on getting a Strawberry Shortcake, as that seemed to be the cake to get. However, we opted for the Cheesecake, because we were able to add fresh strawberries (and whipped cream) on top! I'm not a fan of whipped cream, so I avoided that, but everyone seemed to enjoy. It had a good creamy texture and was not too sweet. The strawberries were indeed fresh. The pound cake was soft and airy. The vanilla flavor comes through. I will have to try the Marbled version next time! Note: Cash Only! A regular customer ordered the tiramisu cake; said it was the best cake ever, so will have to try that next time!

This bakery is amazing--everything is made in-house, and it always smells incredible when you walk…read morein. A friend recommended it to me, and I've already ordered two birthday cakes from here. The tiramisu cake was absolutely delicious, honestly one of the best I've ever had. I didn't even know you could customize a tiramisu cake since it's usually served the traditional way, but they made it exactly how I wanted. As someone who loves tiramisu, this really stood out. I also ordered a strawberry shortcake, and it was just as impressive. The buttercream was so good , light, flavorful, and not overly sweet. Everyone loved it, and there wasn't a single slice left. The owner's son (I believe) was super helpful, he really takes the time to understand what you want and brings it to life perfectly. I've also tried their croissants, which are huge and delicious, and the hero bread is excellent too. Just a heads-up: they only accept cash.I'll definitely be ordering all my cakes from here moving forward!

Strawberry shortcake

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Assorted Cookies

Rainbow Bakery

3.6(66 reviews)

0.2 mi•Elmhurst

This is a typical Cantonese bakery that has a handful of locations in Queens. I've also been to…read moretheir Jackson Heights location, which is smaller. They have all usual items - bubble tea, sponge cakes, steamed buns, egg tarts, premade sandwiches, and more. I've had a few items from here and they were all fresh at reasonable prices. I prefer the larger Fay Da bakery chain, which has a much larger overall selection of baked goods. However, I will admit that Rainbow excels at offering non-bakery items. You can get congee, rice noodle rolls, and even a bunch of dim sum items (dumplings, beef balls, siu mai, etc.). You can easily pickup a lunch or dinner from here.

Delicious well priced pastries and coffee. I also really enjoy their pork congee and veggie noodle…read more They have some seats inside but it's more of a takeout. Awesome for breakfast and really efficient service!

Indoor Seating

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Rainbow Cakes & Donuts

4.6(21 reviews)

0.1 mi•Elmhurst

Pulled up to Rainbow Cakes & Donuts like a grown man with dessert priorities…read more 86-22 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY Ordered the ube Swiss roll and yeah... game over. Soft, fluffy ube chiffon, rolled clean like it trained for this, packed with ube whipped cream. Zero cracks. Zero mercy. Then came the mochi donuts. Pineapple Mochinut -- first bite screams PINEAPPLE. Soft, slightly chewy, creamy frosting, dangerously good. Chocolate Mochi Donut -- solid, rich, did not disappoint. Didn't stop there because I have no self-control: Berry marble cheesecake -- straight-up irresistible. Mille-feuille (Napoleon) -- aka "a thousand layers of don't ask questions." Flaky, buttery, rich... this was the victory lap dessert. Coffee? Top tier. Staff? Attentive, locked in, took care of business. Came for donuts. Left emotionally satisfied. Real men eat dessert.

I got the pandan coconut cake from here. We walked around few bakeries and came back. My mom…read morereally enjoyed this cake and said it wasn't sweet. She would have given it 5/5 but for me it was alright. I had better pandan cake and it felt like they used too much of the concentrate instead of fresh pandan leaves. You can taste the artificial pandan which I don't like. I would given it 3/5. Overall the presentation of the cakes is what drew me to come back. I would like to try the fruit cake next time.

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88 Bakery & Cafe

3.0(52 reviews)

0.3 mi•Elmhurst

One family member likes to visit 88 Bakery & Cafe practically everyday or every other day. After…read moreday of shopping or walking around the neighborhood, we make a pit stop here to cool our jets and refuel. What is good about 88 Bakery & Cafe is that there is an area where you can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee (I like their coffee) and I get the bun with corn with bits of ham swimming in mayo (white cream). It's cool to sit and watch customers come into the store like the neighborhood traffic guard taking a break after walking in the brutal heat to check his phone. The lady who makes a stop after a day of shopping and sits in a table full of strangers and have a conversation before she boards a bus back home. This is a neighborhood bakery and conveniently located not too far from subway station right next to Walgreens. Come early cause lots of items are sold out. It's self serve with may of the items on the shelves.

This Asian bakery is right in my neighborhood. The ladies behind the counter are strictly…read morebusiness-as-usual although, because I go as often as I do, they have been cracking open some smiles. It is cadh only and seats and counter spaces are available for dining-in. Everything is pretty affordable although, selections may be limited as the day goes on. I like their cold iced teas too.

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Yi Mei Bakery

2.7(42 reviews)

0.4 mi•Elmhurst

This was my mom's go-to-bakery for moon cakes and desserts every mid-autumn festival. In…read moreparticular, she always buys this circular pastry with layers filled with lotus and dried pork. It's delicious and I can't find other places that sell these. Parking is tough on the street and be to wait in lines for seasonal items.

Yi Mei Bakery is one of those discoveries, courtesy of my mom's impeccable taste in cheap eats…read more Whenever we're in the neighborhood, it's a must-visit for a quick and tasty meal. Their hot milk tea is a cozy, comforting drink that warms the soul. Fay Da's milk tea may still hold the title for my favorite, but Yi Mei's version is a very close contender. The sponge cake? A pleasant surprise. Despite some folks claiming the bread isn't fresh, I've never really had a negative experience with them. But then again, I only get the sponge cake and I can't differentiate fresh vs not fresh between them (I'll just assume that if it's NOT fresh, I would have been able to tell). For ethnic places like Yi Mei, I don't put much weight on service standards. Comparing them to American restaurants would be like comparing apples to oranges. What truly matters is the authenticity and the food quality, and Yi Mei nails both. So, if you find yourself in the area with a rumbling stomach, swing by Yi Mei Bakery.

This taro cake was so fresh and not too sweet. Not to mention super cute hehe. It was a hit at the family dinner

Hot tea with milk (regular=sugar and cream)

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Red Ribbon Bakeshop

3.7(345 reviews)

1.2 mi•Woodside

We were looking for a dessert spot and decided to get Hola Hola. This was my first time trying it…read more It was a unique experience, never thought of a dessert having kidney beans. It was yummy!! They also have other pastry items and some buns on display, we tried the caramel and oo-bay bun. The buns were soft and delicious. They have some seating but not enough! The staff was friendly enough to explain all the details. If you want to try something new and different go for HOLA HOLA !

For my birthday this year, I requested a Red Ribbon Bakeshop cake from my wife. I love their Mango…read moreSupreme cake, as well as the Ube Coconut Log. The bright yellow of the mango and the purple of the ube are unique, as well as the exotic flavors. The cake itself is light and sweet without being cloyingly sweet and the cream is not as heavy as American or Italian style bakeries. We also ordered their Filipino style empanadas with different meat fillings, 2 each of chicken, pork & beef. If you buy 6, you get a bonus empanada, but they threw in 2 extra ones this time! Each meat flavor comes in a slightly different shape to tell them apart. They are baked and not fried like some other meat pies, so the crust is more pie-dough-like instead of crispy or flaky layered. The chicken empanada is just like a handheld pot pie and tastes exactly like one, too!

Ube Spanish Bread

Ensaimadas

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Kusina Pinoy Bistro

3.9(269 reviews)

1.0 mi•Woodside

The place itself is nice and clean, and the staff were extremely kind, welcoming, and very…read moreattentive, which I really appreciated. Service wise, they did a great job. The chicken barbecue sticks were flavorful and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the lumpia Shanghai didn't quite hit the mark for me :( it tasted like it was fried in older oil, and the filling was very minimal, so it felt like mostly wrapper. I was most excited to try the pork sinigang. While the broth had good flavor, the pork didn't taste freshly cooked and came across as if it may have been made a day or two prior. Overall, I really liked the vibe of this place and the friendly service, which makes me hopeful that my next visit will be better. I'd definitely be open to giving it another try.

I've never really had a full Filipino meal before besides small finger foods from events here and…read morethere. My Filipino friends recommended this place so we all came on a Friday night for dinner. The restaurant is located right on Roosevelt Ave under the 7th train so it is very hard to find parking. We saw double parkers everywhere. Our reservation was for 7 pm and when we got seated there were only 2 other small groups inside. The restaurant has a Kamayan special for $275 that comes with soda, unlimited rice, vermicelli noodles, vegetables, mussels, shrimp, giant fried Calamari, pork fist, bbq pork, chicken, fried fish. They prep the whole course on banana leaves on a wooden board near the kitchen before carrying it out and placing it onto our tables. The special is meant for 6-8 people which I think it's more for 5-7 depending on the group - if they're light or heavy eaters. The Kamayan spread was not just pleasant to the eyes, but delicious! Everything was so good and flavorful and perfectly crispy. My favorites are the crispy calamari, bbq pork, and mussels. My friends and I also ordered drinks that are not included in the special: the Weng Weng, the Red Horse, Avocado Smoothie, Mango Smoothie, and Ube Smoothie. The Weng Weng is their signature cocktail which reminds me of a better Malibu Bay Breeze. The Red Horse is the main beer in the Philippines which is pretty light and I don't really taste the after beer taste. The smoothies are all so creamy and good. My favorite would have to be the mango which reminds me of a mango lasi. I liked the ube better than I expected, but the avocado had a weird taste to it. We were so full from the spread and smoothies that we had no room for dessert. By the time we finished, the place was packed because at 9 pm there's open karaoke as well as live performances. I also caught a whif of the sisig on my way out and it smelled sooooo good. Would definitely be back for the mango smoothie, giant calamari, to try the sisig and halo halo. Service was great too! They always came to check on us from time to time and gloves were provided for the Kamayan spread if you didn't want to use your bare hands.