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They open at 7:30 AM on the dot. The staff was already hard at work baking and prepping drinks. I like stopping by when they open to grab something before work (plus the meter parking outside doesn't start until 8:30 AM, though there is no parking between 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM). Be aware that they only have the croissant products this early. The full pastry menu is available after 9 AM. They have signature pastries and drinks, and then seasonal pastries and drinks. This time around, I opted for a Spam and Cheese Pan Suisse, and their seasonal (Spring) Lychee Matcha Americano. For non seasonal drinks, I enjoy their Pandan Matcha. Their croissants are airy and crisp. The toppings/fillings are evenly spaced and flavorful. The Spam & Cheese Pan Suisse had a nice bit of kick. The Lychee Matcha Americano (no actual espresso, just the style with matcha instead of espresso) was lychee forward. The lychee jelly is cute, though not as much lychee flavor as the drink. They are a little pricey, but worth it as a treat here and there. They are all baked daily and in house (you can see them working in the back through the glass windows).
I cannot begin to explain how much I've been wanting to try this place. The first time I went, the selection was very minimal so I didn't want to make a judgement on whether or not I liked it. Then the second and third time I tried to go, it was unfortunately closed. But this time, not only was it open but the still had a huge selection of pastries to choose from. I was in love with these pastries but just to point out a couple of favorites. My absolute favorite was the ube donut. It was perfectly lightly sweet and the bread was nice and fluffy. My second favorite was the leche flan donut. I have been seeing this donut everywhere and it is definitely worth the hype (it only took second place because it was a little sweeter than I would've liked). The for the cookies, my absolute favorite was The Goddess. It had such a nice chewy texture and also was not too sweet. There was only one pastry I did not like but it might just be a personal thing. There was a rhubarb donut which was weirdly savory and bitter. It was very pretty and the idea was super interesting and on top of this, the donut itself was extremely soft but I couldn't get over the flavor. The service was really nice. I couldn't make it to the shop myself but the counter staff helped my fiancé with choosing a couple of pastries that they thought I might like.
Finally got a chance to try this Filipino bakery that's been all hype for years now. I was never able to get any of their baked goods when they were an online only business. It's nice that they decided to open a brick and mortar. The space is very well appointed with tons of options as well as seating to enjoy your goods. I decided to get the calimasi doughnut as well as the Ube cookie. Both were delicious and price point was to be expected given the uniqueness of the flavors. This is definitely not something that I would buy every day but as a once in a while, treat if i wanted to get something different. I guess my only qualm is that this bakery just does not fit the character of the Neighbourhood at all. This part of Sunnyside is very much working class and a boutique bakery just seems out of place and not in line with what most people can afford in the area. The space feels like it belongs more in Soho or the village or even LIC.
The inside is very pretty. It is very clean and modern. There is nice lighting and plenty of seating. It does look a bit out of place from Sunnyside honestly. We got two desserts. The flan and ube donut. The flan was very good and sweet. The ube looked good and filling too. We would love to come back to try more sweets with more friends. The workers were helpful in providing recommendations. This is a great place to stop by with friends to catch up. There is also a bathroom.
I'm kinda super late to the game and to be fair this review is from donuts on their winter menu. If I have to summarize how I feel about Kora-- they're delicious but in my opinions while they are VERY creative with new items each season, the classics really do reign best. The flan donut and ube were amazing (especially the flan but I'm biased). The honorable mention was the pomegranate cheesecake danish which was a crowd favorite. The Manila cream was as it might look a sort of elegant Boston cream.. which I don't like so I want particularly favorable of that one but if you like cream donuts you find yourself right at home. I would recommend Kora to anyone who loves to try new flavors and wants to explore Filipino flavors in a classic dessert we love so much, donuts. Unfortunately I wasn't able to try more flavors like their crullers and savory pastries which I'll be back for for sure! It's not the cheapest bite but standard for this economy today. Aside from the donuts, I didn't really find the pandan matcha all that exciting. Not strong matcha flavor, could sense the pandan but overall it didn't add much to my experience. The aesthetic is cute and inviting inside though I didn't stay in but took the donuts to go. If you have some time and find yourself in sunnyside definitely stop by as the staff and workers are so sweet and kind and truly are bringing quality unique flavors to the dessert world nyc!
Such an amazing spot! Have been dying to come here as I love Asian food and donuts- so this is the perfect spot. Tried 2 donuts and no line which was nice. Space is overall large and was no seating at first but slowly opened up. For donuts- went with ube and flan.. both amazing. Have not tried anything like it and you can taste the quality- really a must try and recommend strongly
On my NYC bakery crawl, this was my 6th and final stop! My second visit to the lovely Kora. I was so excited to grab some pastries and share with friends this time as we flew up for some shows (but mainly to eat, lets be serious here). Kora is just an absolute delight. A bright space with large windows in the front as well as windows to their kitchen, it feels warm and welcoming. They have perfected blending art with flavor and we all get to be the recipients of that. Filipino-inspired, I love these flavors. Being in Nashville, we unfortunately don't have a bakery like this so Kora is a must when I'm in NYC and can make it to Sunnyside. The staff is kind and patient and let's you take your time to choose your pastries. And they are all so beautiful and delicious looking, you will probably need a few moments! It never hurts to look at their instagram to do a little pre-investigation. On this trip, I chose 6 pastries as well as some of their ube and coconut cookies (which are delicious). For pastries I got: cranberry, guava & white chocolate brioche; manila cream fried brioche; ube babka swirl; ube brioche; ensaymada croissant; and salted egg brioche. My recommendation to you? Try everything. You won't be sorry.
Kora, Spring Offering At the Fil-Am owned and Philippine -inspired pastry shop in Sunnyside, Queens --- the flower arrangement's color scheme is reminiscent of ube, pandan, langka and Pinoy kakanin. We came in at 10ish am and by the time we were done tasting five different new donut flavors, around 45 mins later, the line stretched outside. I absolutely loved the new salted egg babka-donut and the calamansi-basil one. While eating our donuts, I watched a visiting Pinoy-Chicago native ravish the new offering at Kora's, a 2-inch thick stack of cheese, meat and thick-cut bacon on brioche, a limited supply breakfast sandwich. He ate with such gusto that I couldn't help asking how it tasted like . He said, "You know the ONE Star Michelin Filipino restaurant in Chicago ... (referring to Kasama, offers ultra-popular breakfast sandwiches, too), this is waaaaay better." I continued watching him and his friend say wow in between mouthfuls of the Kora breakfast sandwich. I definitely, definitely will be back again for this @fromkora . #curious_eater #fromkora
Kora in Sunnyside is an absolute gem! This is hands down one of the best bakeries I've ever been to! This Filipino-inspired spot has elevated pastries to an art form, blending rich, vibrant flavors with incredible technique. I went a little overboard this weekend and ordered a massive haul, but every single item was phenomenal. 5 stars aren't enough! Started with the Manila Cream. It was creamy, dreamy, and perfectly balanced. The Cranberry Guava Chocolate was a tart-sweet explosion that I couldn't stop eating. Both the Chocolate Rival and Sans Chocolate Fried Brioche were next-level: fluffy, fried-to-perfection brioche with that addictive crisp exterior. The Ube items stole the show for me! The Ube Babka Swirl had this gorgeous laminated swirl of rich ube butter, flaky and indulgent. We doubled up on Ube Fried Brioche and Leche Flan Fried Brioche. The ube version was silky and purple perfection, while the leche flan brought that caramelized, custardy magic inside the brioche. Unreal! The Salted Egg Babka delivered savory-sweet umami heaven, and the Blood Orange & Milk Chocolate Danish was bright, citrusy, and chocolatey in the best way. My kids loved the cream filling! Pomegranate Cheesecake Danish offered a fruity, tangy cheesecake filling that was so smooth and tasty on every bite. Don't skip the cookies. They are hefty and packed with flavor. The Caramelized White Chocolate & Banana Cookie was gooey caramel bliss with banana notes. The Ube Coconut Cookie had that classic ube-coconut combo done perfectly. And the FFG (Food for the Goddesses) I'm still thinking about that one; mysterious name, but divine taste! And to wash it all down, I got a hot chocolate called The Kora Chocolate Silk. It was velvety and decadent, like a chocolate lover's dream. They melted dark chocolate and caramelized some marshmallows in it. Very good! Everything was fresh, creative, and executed with so much care. The staff was friendly, the vibe welcoming, and the value is there despite the indulgence. Kora has quickly become a must-visit in Queens whether you're craving ube everything or just want mind-blowing pastries, this place delivers. Highly recommend grabbing a box (or two. or three) and treating yourself. You won't regret it!
It's incredible to watch the evolution of Kora, whose reputation as the Filipino donut pop up whose founders trained at Eleven Madison Park made them the most coveted donut to get during the pandemic. I remember making it off their waitlist because of a chef friend who had the plug, and eating these donuts on a frigid day in a car, because Kora had no storefront yet. Years later, I found myself waiting in a long line during the holiday break, with a slew of many others wanting to get our hands on these amazing pastries. Just as I was about to get to the front of the line, someone came out to announce they had sold out of all donuts, but had cookies, crullers, and drinks left. I was disappointed but determined to leave with something, as I don't find myself in Sunnyside often. I think they really undersold their offerings because the crullers and cookies and croissants were still available aplenty, and not only that, they were absolutely phenomenal at that. I left with a coffee cruller and caramelized white chocolate banana cookie. Maybe there's something about the quality of the butter or the way they brown their butter but the fragrance coming out of the pastries lit up every taste bud I possessed. The coco jam latte, made with brown sugar coconut jam and espresso, was also strong and delicious. No misses here! This spot is worth going out of your way for, and even waiting in a short line for. Every single thing Kim touches is delicious!
We waited for the lines to hype down at this place. About five months later and it was worth it. First time coming here there was a selection of colorful donuts. Starting from the lychee raspberry, Matcha strawberry green tea, Ube loaded (same concept as a Boston crème doughnut), and mango sugar glazed. When experimenting with many donut flavors, we tested which were the popular ones. Traditionally the Ube flavor doughnut flavor won. My next favorite was the lychee raspberry. Seasonally it seems the flavors do change and rotate. But let's not forget the beverages too. The Ube iced coffee and the pandan iced latte, which is one the few places that serves this here. Even on a cold day, the Ube iced coffee is so rich and decadent with a chockful of ube flavoring over the coffee. The line does move fast and the workers do an amazing job. Longest line I've experienced is waiting 10 minutes. The key is getting here early so you can get a chance to grab as many flavors as you can. The donuts are huge, but be warned are expensive. Worth the treat as these donuts are unique.
I specifically drove from Philly to NYC to try their pastries! The staff seemed so kind and friendly, and their drinks and sweet goods were phenomenal and totally worth the hype! Plus, they have a clean and huge bathroom which is unheard of at most NYC bakeries. I had the following: Ube Fried Brioche: The most amazing brioche I have had. The Ube filling was plentiful Leche Flan Ni Lola: So luscious and silky Ube Latte: So pretty and the Purple yam was a delightful combination with Espresso Pandan & Matcha Latte: I could taste the Pandan and Matcha flavors distinctly which usually is not the case. Coco Jam Latte: Thankful that I got this as a last minute decision, there was a sweetness and saltiness to it that made the drink so balanced.
Had the privilege to try their DELISHH seasonal pastries when my Queens friends brought them over! They're filling and quite hefty, in the best way! The uniqueness of flavors and size of the pastries make them worth the price. Everything was honestly good! Special shoutout to the Leche Flan, which was texturally nice with the Brioche dough. The Ube was also pretty good! Don't be overwhelmed by the outlook lol Great to pair these pastries with a bev to balance out all the sweets. I love that Kora rotates their menu with seasonal offerings. Expect about a ~20 min wait due to its popularity. This spot is worth a try!
Just so people are aware most if not ALL donuts have PORK GELATIN! I'm so disheartened and disappointed that I won't be able to ever enjoy a kora donut again after having been a day one fan. Pleaseeeeeee consider getting vegetarian or fish gelatin! I'm gonna miss the ube and Leche flan donut! Knocking off a star just for that but otherwise I love seeing kora fully exercising their creativity and bringing on unique seasonal menus ranging from savory to sweet and including beverages!!! I tried their hot chocolate which had a super super metallic earthy taste to it (which I'll confess I did not like) but I loved that they used a super dark chocolate. My friend had the matcha pandan latte but said the pandan flavor was overpowered by the matcha. read more
6 months ago
Love this Filipino bakery! They offer elevated Filipino flavors that instantly remind me of the Philippines. We tried a few different items and everything was delicious, but my favorites were the Ensaymada Croissant and the Leche Flan ni Lola. I also had the Ube Latte, which was really good. The space is cozy and beautifully decorated, and I love that the kitchen is open so you can see them making or putting the finishing touches on the donuts. The only downside is the limited seating and the fact that it's a bit far from where we live. Otherwise, we'd definitely be here more often! read more
3 months ago
AHHH so happy to finally try Kora's new spot! Before even trying anything, ALL the pastries are stunning in the display case. The workers were really hustling to refill all of the pastries because they were selling them off so fast on a Sunday morning. I loved EVERYTHING we tried. WOW. I was blown away by the flavors and quality of the pastries, both sweet and savory. I also ordered the hot version of the Salted coco jam latte which was delicious, and I'd get again! My faves were the ube donut (if you're an ube lover, you MUST try!) and the Spam & Cheese Pain Suisse. SOO GOOD. I dont' want to jinx it but as of August 2025, the crazy lines have placated a bit since their opening. If you come before noon there's a high likelihood of ur favorite items not getting sold out and grabbing one of the tables if youre dining in. read more
7 months ago
The pastries are sooo good and the presentation is beautiful. The ambiance and space inside is gorgeous as well. There are a few seats but it can get really busy on weekends. My favorite is the ube and flan pastry and salted coco jam latte read more
Delicious pastries with unique flavors! Definitely worth both the praise and the trek out to Sunnyside. Recently Kora started opening at 7:30 am but they don't have their full pastry menu until 9 am sharp. I got there at around 8:40 am and decided to wait for the full menu (the limited menu was about 6 items and didn't include any seasonal items or donuts). A line does start forming about 2-3 minutes before of everyone who wants to order (even some people who we're sitting/already ordered got back in line for more!). I meant to get two pastries but ended up getting four, which should be a sign of just how good everything looked. In order from most to least favorite I tried: - Kamotecue Danish: basically a sweet potato danish, I loved the flavor + the meringue on top. Not too sweet, unfortunately it's a seasonal flavor. - Ube Brioche Donut: a classic, this was so good. The only thing I didn't like was the ube chips placed on top but those are easy to remove (for me it just didn't add anything to the dish and if anything was a weird textural contrast). - Black Sesame Cruller: The cruller was well fried and the black sesame nutty and gao. - Tamarind Apple Fritter: I was surprised this was my least favorite but I think it was just a little too bright in taste for me. However, I could see this easily being someone else's fav. Even though Kora is definitely out of the way for me, it's now firmly on the top of my NYC bakery list. Maybe it's a good thing it's far, or else I'd be here way too often. read more
My friends brought some pastries from Kora to share yesterday morning because they said it is their favorite place to get pastries. We shared four different seasonal ones, and they were all absolutely delicious!!! My friend was also raving about the mushroom pastry, which was a summer special, so hopefully I get to try it one day/y'all bring it back again in the future. The four we tried were the jasmine, calamansi & ginger sablé; black sesame & houjicha cruller; salted egg babka; and tres leches danish. The sablé had a great crisp texture and smooth filling. The cruller really delivered on black sesame flavor. The babka was made of a beautiful croissant dough and the salted egg flavor comes through at the end. And the tres leches danish was surprisingly bursting with milk in the middle underneath a soft pillowy blanket of cream yet still crispy on the outer edge. I don't know what sorcery/magic they use, but everything was well-executed and probably the best pastries I have had before. As someone visiting from the West Coast, I am jealous of all the New Yorkers who get to go to Kora easily. Highly recommend any of their pastries since everything we had was 10/10! read more
7 months ago
So delicious!!! My new favorite bakery Was so hard to choose which ones to get but overall thought the ube, spam and cheese and the sesame donut were my favorites overall Everyone was super nice and staff helped guide the line while waiting outside read more
My friends and I stopped by on a Saturday around 12:30-1pm. The line was dying down and luckily for us, there were a decent amount of pastries still available. They definitely did increase production and did not sell out so early as they used to. So, that's a improvement. There were a few unavailable like the ube donut and banoffe. But they still had a good selection to choose from. My friends and I each got our own drinks and shared the pastries to-go. We got matcha cruller, ube swirl and leche flan. I really enjoyed the matcha cruller. It wasn't overly sweet and the matcha taste was there. The flan on the other hand was loaded inside. The caramel immediately spilled out as soon as we cut into it. But I really did enjoy the flan in the middle. The ube swirl was light in flavor and had a nice crunch with the white sugar on top. In general, their pastries were great, drinks were also nice. Overall, it did meet my expectation that came with the popularity of this spot. read more
I love the blend of Filipino and Ecuadorian flavors in their menu! I've tried this place a couple times and had to come back to try their new fall menu! This time we got the spam & cheese croissant, leche flan ni Lola donut, salted coconut fried donut, salted coco jam latte, ube latte, and turon houjicha latte read more
Food was amazing and service is so quick. The line moved quickly once you are inside. There was a slight wait for us outside. I would say the ambiance is very lively. The only downside I wish kora did manage was the inside seating and table management. It was clear some people were holding the tables while they didn't have their food yet, and people with food was waiting for tables, so it's a little difficult to grab a table. The crowd does die down later in the day, but expect a crowded morning if you are there on the weekend and perhaps a line. read more
7 months ago
Heard about this Filipino bakery while I was in New York, and I'm so glad I took a trip to Sunnyside, NY. Kora is a nice, cozy spot where you can sit down and enjoy some pastries or one of the drinks they offer. The staff are friendly and helpful, and they give great suggestions on what to try. My favorite was their ube and coconut cookie, but everything we got was amazing. I recommend getting there early, as Kora often has a long line just to get inside -- but trust me, it's well worth the wait. If you're in the area and craving something sweet, I highly recommend checking out Kora! read more
I finally made it to their physical location! I was scared off for a while since I read about the lines at this place when they opened but I decided to make the trek and got there at opening time on a Saturday morning. There was a decent line there already, but it moved pretty quickly. The interior was modern and spacious and had a decent amount of seating (there's also free wifi) so this might actually be a nice place to grab a seat and hang out when it's not as busy on a weekday. I was intrigued by their new fall seasonal flavors, so I got the jasmine, calamansi, ginger sable, the salted coconut donut, black sesame hojicha cruller, and the leche flan kalabasa donut. The sable was good - it was tender and crumbly but the flavors felt a bit muted to me (slight hint of jasmine and I was expecting a strong zingy kick from the calamansi but I didn't quite get it). The salted coconut donut was my favorite and my friend really liked the black sesame hojicha cruller (this was probably my least favorite because the nuttiness of both the black sesame paste and the hojicha combined was overpowering; it was also on the sweeter side). The leche flan kalabasa brioche donut was good (it was spiced and tasted like pumpkin pie) but the flan on top I think was overbaked - it was a little dense and eggy. Honestly I'm probably being overcritical - I still love how creative they get with their flavors and I feel like their dough bases (for the cruller and brioche) are well-executed. I was eyeing the ensaymada croissant for next time, and I also want to try their fun drinks so I will be back at some point! read more
I would rate Kora between 4 and 4.5 stars-- good but don't think it's worth the commute for me. Of the pastries I tried, ranked by how much I liked them: 1.) Mango float: my favorite by a wide margin, def recommend! So light and airy, perfect ratio of cream to mango filling to donut 2.) Blueberry calamansi fritter: good springy texture, great blueberry flavor that went very well with the calamansi 3.) Raspberry lychee donut: amount of filling overwhelmed the rest of the donut a little but still very good 4.) FFG cookie: flavor strongly reminiscent of pecan pie, so if you like pecan pie, you'll like this! 5.) Banoffee hazelnut danish: lots of banana flavor, was a little overwhelmed by the amount of cream. Very rich and heavy 6.) Spam and cheese croissant: good flavor, found it too salty 7.) Coffee cruller: Very strong oil flavor, both my sister and I liked this one the least I also liked the salted coco jam latte-- lots of coconut flavor, very yummy. read more
1 month ago
Finally got to visit Kora after about a year of them opening. We got there a quarter to opening time and there was already a line forming. The bakery had a great vibe. It was sooo difficult to choose what to get! The entire lineup looked so delicious. My favorite had to be the ensaymada croissant, my husbands was the ube donut. With how busy the bakery was, the team handled it exceptionally. Kevin really controlled the front end, making sure everything was in good order while Kimberly was cheffing in the back. Love this Filipino owned spot! read more
The space is nice and spacious. This is a great place to meet up for coffee and an assortment of pastries. The staff is very helpful when picking. It was easy to find street parking. The fig danish was one of the best bites I have ever had, makes me sad it's seasonal. The spam and cheese pastry was flavorful. read more
5 months ago
Stopped by while I was in the neighborhood and got a bunch of pastries to-go. Was not disappointed! There was a small, quick line when I arrived at around 1pm and I was served quickly. There are tales and chairs to sit and enjoy your coffee/pastries. Of the 6 items I brought home, 5 were phenomenal! Standouts were the Spam & Cheese Pain Susie and Cheesecake Pomegranate Danish. Cannot return soon enough. read more
Saw them from their inception as pop up and super stoked that they finally have a storefront for me to try these pastries that would be so difficult to get during their drops. Unassuming but really star of the show for me was the coco jam alfajor (housemade coco jam sandwiched in butter cookies). SO good, so buttery. The salted coco jam latte was excellent. Espresso goes so well with this coconut jam. There's plenty of seating but it's also really popular, so don't plan on getting seats if you're coming on the weekends. They also have some outdoor seating. Wifi is available. Laptops are welcome on weekdays only. read more
10 months ago
Finally! I've been trying to get some pastries at Kim and Kevin's brick and mortar since they opened, but there was always a line. I got here right before 10am today and no line! The aesthetics in the store are immaculate. I love all the small details that pay homage to Kim's Filipino roots. I've been ordering from her since she was selling out of her apartment during Covid. I'm truly happy that she and Kevin finally had their dream to open a storefront come true. They certainly have come a long way. I've had their donuts before and know they're good (please bring back the Halo-Halo flavor!). I was so excited to try the pastries and they did not disappoint. Kim's skills rival some of the boulangeries is France. The lamination on the Spam Pan Suisse is incredible. I also love the fact that she played on Filipino's love for sweet and savory flavors in this pastry. The ensaymada croissant is also incredible. I love how she combined flavors and techniques for this pastry. I paired the baked goods with a Coco Jam latte. I love how they use real coco jam and that it didn't overpower the drink. Congratulations Kim and Kevin! I can't wait to come back for more. read more
What a lovely bakery! Got there 20 mins after opening and waited in line for about 15 minutes. My favorite item was the spam and cheese croissant (def would go back to try more savory items) and the pomegranate pastry. Everything was delicious and not too sweet. Amazing quality to the croissant as well read more
8 months ago
Been wanting to try their donuts since before they opened the bakery location! I remember getting notifications about the Saturday pickups, but I never made it. And now, they have a full store in Sunnyside with a huge selection! I came on a Saturday afternoon and there was a short line out the store that moved pretty quickly. While on line, I kind of struggled to look past the people in front of me to see the glass displays of all the pastry flavors. I was so scared they ran out of their signature ube and flan but I saw in the back there was more coming. It was very soothing watching the employees in the back prepare the donuts especially the flan one! I limited myself to getting 6 so I got 2 ube, 2 flan, 1 calamansi Blueberry, and 1 matcha Strawberry. My favorite was the calamansi Blueberry surprisingly. I almost did not get it! Its a cruller but has an eggette texture on the side with blueberries that have a texture like raisins and a hint of sour calamansi flavor. The matcha strawberry reminded me of a mochi donut with matcha flavor and dried strawberries on top. My second favorite is definitely the ube. It elevated the doughnut for me and made it less dry without being overly sweet. The flan was unique in which I've never seen something like this before. The caramel on the inside was delicious but I wished the flan was more softer and less thick/sticky. Obviously, that would cause for more chance of it to fall out and it might just be my less popular opinion. I'm just glad it's not as thick as most Spanish flans I've had! Honestly, I was not planning on getting a drink but the summer specials all look so good! I ended up getting a strawberry matcha guava latte and it was so good! The guava worked it's magic in the drink although towards the end the syrup got too sweet. My friend got a coffee drink which I thought was ok. They have several tables on the side of the restaurant as well as out front, but they were all taken. So we brought the goodies home to try! Overall, very nice bakery - will definitely be back to try the peach mango pie when there's seats available and would love to try the savory pastries too! read more
2 months ago
Loved then since covid times and will keep coming back for the dessert! So happy they have a storefront now! Even the drinks are good and its a nice place to catch up with friends or a coffee date. Quick service as well. read more
9 months ago
The selection of donuts we got were really delicious! We came here on a Sunday during Labor Day weekend in the afternoon and waited about 15 minutes on the line before reaching the donut section to order. It was really hard to find a place to sit so we just decided to eat at home. We got Calamansi, Green tea, 2 ube, and 2 flans to try. The calamansi was sweet and tart, green tea was strong, the ube was creamy, and the flan was cream as well with a hint of cheese flavor. My favorites were the ube and green tea. We also got an iced coffee and the matcha strawberry guava (MSG) latte. I thought the coffee was average but the MSG was wonderful! Will want to come back and try their savory donuts next time. read more
11 months ago
As with most bakeries, highly recommend you come as early as possible. I came on a Thursday (granted it was a holiday) around 11:20 am and there was already A LOT sold out for the day and a line of ~15 people (line moved pretty fast). By the time I left around 12:30ish, there were only 2 doughnut flavors left for the day! And PSA: even if additional doughnuts from the back are coming out, you cannot pre-order/ pay for them. You will have to get back in line once they're out and order (kind of an annoying policy when you've already been waiting patiently in line). But overall, these were truly delicious! There is a decent amount of seating inside and people come and go frequently. It's all about their doughnut texture - like light clouds of heaven. I ordered the below: -Matcha Doughnut: subtle flavor. Perfect texture. -Ube: very good. Not too sweet, more of a doughy texture. Has A LOT of ube filling! -Cinnamon Sugar: literally melts in your mouth. Exactly how you want a cinnamon sugar doughnut to be. -Apple: I love a good apple fritter and this did not disappoint. Big chunks of apple. -Coffee: subtle, great texture. -Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookie: thin, chewy, delicious. read more
1 year ago
Got on line at 10:08am Saturday and ordered at 10:22am, service was great and friendly. They let a certain amount of people in at a time to keep it from being so crowded inside. Line moves quick! We were only allowed 5 pastry items and 1 item of each. What I got: Ube: the best item, you can taste the Ube, sticky glaze but the cream was so good! Spam and cheese Pain Suisse: the chili crisp inside didn't go well with the spam and cheese for me. Maybe if it was warmed up it would've been better. Leche Flan Ni Lola: the flan a little bland but the fried brioche with the flan cream was better. Chocolate croissant and Auro chocolate chunk my kids enjoyed. Iced Ube latte was really good! Will come back for more Ube and to try the Matcha Pandan latte. read more
Easily a 5 star experience through and through. Every pastry was super delicious. The savory pastries were my favorite. The leche flan was godly. The service was fantastic and they were very efficient. There are a few seats inside and out in case you wanted to enjoy your food and drinks there. Oh yeah, almost forgot, our 2 specialty lattes were fantastic too! read more
10 months ago
Came here at around noon on a Sunday and there was a short line outside. I waited for around 10-15min and I got into the store to order! I got the matcha cruller, Calamansi sable, ube cookie, and the blueberry Calamansi fritter. I also tried one of their seasonal drinks Calamansi matcha spritz. Everything I got was SO GOOD! The ube cookie was probably my favorite among the 4 pastries/doughnuts. The ube flavor was very intense and it was also not too sweet. The matcha cruller had a very strong matcha flavor and I felt like I don't normally get that from most bakeries. My friend said the matcha was too strong and bitter but as a matcha lover myself, I really liked it. I was also surprised by how good and refreshing the Calamansi matcha spritz is! The combo sounded a little weird at first but the two flavors actually complemented each other very well. It also came with coconut foam on top which I felt like didn't add much to the drink but I still really liked the drink overall. Highly recommend this place and I can't wait to come back to try more of their food and drinks! read more
Wow. Wow wow wow. Worth the wait, worth the price, get more than you think you need. This is the place to spoil yourself. The ube donut was a 10/10, as was the lychee raspberry, matcha strawberry, and fritter. The banana one I even liked, and I normally hate banana. The guava matcha drink was very very good. Seating is hard to find, and the ube babka was not what I was expecting... not very babka-like. despite these two drawbacks the selection is fantastic and this is still definitely 5 stars. read more
Food: Lives up to the hype! The pastries here are definitely worth the wait; Kora has some of the best pastries I've had in NYC. Kora offers a variety of beautiful savory and sweet pastries, cookies, and drinks. Some savory pastries include a cheese pastry, beef short rib and mushroom, and spam and cheese. Sweet pastries and donuts include ube donut (highly recommend), matcha strawberry cruller, raspberry tart, caramelized banana hazelnut pastry (highly recommend), coffee cruller, cinnamon cruller, mango fried brioche, and much more. Everything here is delicious and amazing! I would highly recommend you give this place a try. Service: Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Ambiance: The cafe is small with limited seating, but there are about 8 tables in the cafe. Most people get their pastries to go so getting a table isn't too hard if you want to eat there. The ambiance and decor is simple and beautiful; seating is comfortable and spacious. There is often a line at this place especially in the morning when they first open. They let about 10-12 customers in at a time; it does move quickly so don't let the long line keep you from trying this place. If you go later in the day, the wait isn't as bad, but they won't have the full selection as the day goes on and they run out of items. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend Kora! It's absolutely worth the wait and worth a trip to Sunnyside. read more
food ube thing was fricken fire (the purple one) has ube filling inside which is not overbearing and enjoyable for consumption in texture and in flavor pandan matcha pretty good but a bit milked down , color is a light green but not bad, it was ok but i probably wouldn't get it again service employees are super sweet the vibes in here are really nice and accommodating :( i feel like here was the only place in ny where tourists were welcome in my experience (it could have just been by chance but it was nice here) ambiance nice people good vibes not really hostile like manhattan read more
I finally visited Kora in person after previously only doing pick-up orders from their brick-and-mortar location. There's still a line, but thankfully it's much more manageable than when they first opened. They're now using their gas line (finally!), which means they can process more pastrie and it shows. I was able to snag the matcha cruller and the spam & cheese pain suisse. Both were absolutely delicious, flavorful, fresh, and worth the wait. Definitely recommend going earlier in the day for the best selection. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more
5 months ago
It's not all hype!! I've had it a few times now and it's always been stellar. The interior is BEAUTIFUL and sooo cozy. I've never had to actually wait in the line (someone got it for me or I've gone on days no one wanted to be outside). The desserts are on the sweeter side but very delicious and good for sharing. Both the savory and sweet items are worth trying. The drinks are unique and tasty too! read more
Absolutely incredible bakery. There was a decently long line but was perfect so that you have enough time to decide what to get. The pastries are all beautiful and delicious. My favorite was the coffee cruller, which had a strong coffee flavor and fun crispy cocoa bits. If the seasonal items, I liked the cranberry guava donut the best which wasn't too sweet. Absolutely worth the wait, and look forward to trying more items read more
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45-12 Greenpoint Ave
Sunnyside, NY 11104
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Did the location change?
Not sure of any other locations but the one I visited was located on Greenpoint Ave in Sunnyside Queens.
How often do they rotate flavors?
They do some seasonal flavors so I assume every 2-3 months .
Hi, How can we order online if you don't have telephone number written in your website?
You need to approach the owner .
How are Koras cookies? The doughnuts don't ship to California:(
I would recommend them. They are good and unique
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