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    Leli's Bakery

    3.9 (401 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Bakeries, Desserts
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    LELI'S BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Cinnamon Rolls, pecan tart
    Moeka S.

    I was craving some sweets after dinner so I went to Leli's ! I've always walked by this place and wanted to try their desserts and it didn't disappoint!!! I love pecan pie and it was the right chewiness and sweetness I was hoping for! Also the cinnamon role was balanced so well that each bite had the perfect amount of cinnamon, icing, and the roll. I know I took a while to decide what to order but they were very helpful and nice to guide me through their big selection of desserts! Very clean inside and it has some seatings.

    Missy V.

    It's hard to find gluten-free sweets/pastries in Astoria, but this place is a gem! They have both sweet and savory options. I tried a varieties of cookies and pastries. Really enjoyed their gluten-free almond sliced cake and delish leek pie .The friendly guy/staff also mentioned they make gf cakes and can customize, I will def be trying this soon. I took a pic of what was left over--should've snapped one before I devoured everything! Also liked the cool deco art frames they had. Keywords: Gluten Free, Celiac

    Thawed pastizzi
    Ana B.

    From my young age of nine years old to fourteen I lived on the island of Malta. My most favorite Maltese food was pastizzi. These could be found anywhere, I had them, on my way to school, on my way home from school, any time the stores were open for business. The pastizzi were super cheap, they were Lm .25 which was equivalent to less than 75 cents each. Of course, this was before many inflations and before the Euro had taken over. Pastizzi were sort of similar to your tastiest, flakiest croissants. They were stuffed with ricotta. Other varieties were also available, but the ricotta were my favorite. The reason I'm sharing all of this is because in Astoria, New York there's a bakery that sells these very pastizzi that I was hoping would take me back those glory days. Leli's Bakery used to be owned by a Maltese baker. It is now owned by an Egyptian man. As I walked inside the little neighborhood bakery, there wasn't that familiar, freshly baked smell. They had a million cookies and pastries behind the glass. But honestly, none of them looked like something I'd enjoy. I asked the lady behind the counter if she had any pastizzi, she said she did but they were frozen. Ok, this is not ideal, but I did drive all this way. I asked for a dozen. She pushed some keys on the register and said "$53.00!" Ummm, excuse me are you ok? $4.25 each! I could afford a million of them at 9 years old. But now, not so much. Instead I got six. This was $27.00. I couldn't have them until the next day because they were frozen solid. The next morning, I popped them on some parchment paper and in the oven for 15 minutes. They were very stuffed with ricotta. The flaky pastry was minimal. These were ok, they were not that crispy golden color I remember. Also, a lot of waiting to bite into one, I'm not going to say too much cheese, but it was not proportionate. Inflation is real, but they could offer a small discount after you purchase so many. I'll just have to travel to Malta to have the real pastizzi.

    Tres leches
    Brianna T.

    so it's a small bakery with many options!! I ordered the tres leches for my birthday because it's my favorite after red velvet. This tres leches is made slightly different with a sugary layer on top almost like a creme brûlée. It was different but it was good, very sweet so be aware. The cake itself was soft and moist I was able to enjoy it without the sugar layer on top. I would have liked a whipped cream on top instead maybe. Service was good, no complaints there.

    Pistachio croissant
    Diane L.

    Pastries look good, but expensive for me at $4.50 a croissant. They have a lot of variety and cute indoor seating space. Service was nice and location right on 30th Ave, but croissant was a little dense for my taste.

    Georgi G.

    LELI's authentic, aromatic fresh from the oven on site baked goods are so tempting you'll want to try everyone of them. I saw a cluster of mother's w babies oogling and gurgling at a table nearby - a darling in love couple smiling away at the outside table and a family looking for " con leche "- there it was !!! Perfect charm and quality treats from specialty PASTIZZI, Greek BAKLAVA, scones, cinnamon buns, 20 + variety of cookies for an afternoon soirée or birthday party. ( Ask Ulvi and gracious Gerina to plan an unforgettable event for you ) In addition Yana can scoop you handmade GELATO in 8 + flavours! and FLOWER BLOSSOM CUPCAKES made to order ( looks like they came straight fresh from the garden ) You can tell these desserts are lovingly infused with the best ingredients just like the film Like Water for Chocolate - such a delight is LELI's with artisanal baked goods. These new owners are an asset to this Astoria neighborhood. . Perfect charm and quality treats for an afternoon soirée or birthday party. Ask Ulvi and gracious Gerina to plan an unforgettable event for you - Everyone in this moment needs a bit of JOY and sweetness and this is the place to get it- stars!

    Cake display
    Mike M.

    Stopped by here since I was in the neighborhood and it definitely did not have the amount of things I had seen posted in previous reviews. Apparently they are under new ownership. The girl at the counter was very nice, pleasant, and delivered my stuff to the table. However, she only had limited knowledge about some of the pastries. She informed me that it had "cheese" inside but did not explain much more past that. With that said, all the items I did try (cappuccino, biscotti, apple turnover, and a chocolate pastry) were all very tasty. I would definitely visit again, but it was not enough to make me a regular.

    Baklava and assorted cookies!
    Carl R.

    Hello old school. Hello passionate owner. Hello hospitality. The house made products screamed fresh and flavorful. The variety was insane. Cookies, cakes, baklava and gelato and many other items in between. It's a destination, for sure. And after spending some time with a hot tea and conversation with the owner we walked out not only satisfied but filled with joy and appreciation for this independent small business. Reminded how important it is to support businesses like this one. Thanks for a great memory!!

    Mini filled croissant

    Enjoyed the items tried here, although just a couple. The mini filled croissants were perfectly done. The pastizzi were ok, they are only sold frozen so can't hold the end result against them--I may have over baked it. Definitely worth trying. Service was ok.

    Inside the 7-layer cake
    Al H.

    Was in the neighborhood, so found this bakery doing a Yelp search for 7-layer cake. Was a little disappointed that they did not sell cakes by the slice, but decided to treat myself after doing without a 7 layer for years. A smaller version of the cake was $28, with a larger option available. I asked to use the restroom, and was told it was "in use". Then shortly thereafter I saw someone enter it, although a conspicuous "out of order" sign was posted on the door. Now, I have lived in New York my entire life, and spent a lot of time living in Queens. I never experienced anything like that. I got the cake home, and as you can see, it is a sight to behold, with a lot of attention to detail. There was a smidgen of whipped cream beneath the cake, on the shiny gold colored cardboard platter to prevent the cake from sticking to it. What was unique about it were the buttercream florets on top and the thinly sliced almonds adorning the side of the round cake. To me, the way it tastes is most important. As I said, I grew up in New York, so I have expectations of how I like my cake. In most bakeries I have seen, 7 layer cakes are traditionally rectangular, like a loaf, and typically unadorned with a simple semigloss chocolate coating. This version had layers that made the overall height tallish and a lighter cake. I am used to a thinner and denser cake. The top and bottom layers had an unexpected berry ( I believe raspberry ) jam thinly spread in addition to the internal frosting layers. Well, call me old fashioned, but I know what I like, and if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

    Cheesecake and chocolate covered pecan wedge
    Austin K.

    My girlfriend got an assortment of desserts to try, and they were mostly mediocre or straight up not good. Chocolate mousse cake: the best of the bunch that I might actually get again. There was an espresso or alcohol taste to it that made it interesting. Carrot cake itself was good, but the frosting was not cream cheese based. It was overly sweet, almost like marshmallows, and it did not go well with the cake. Pecan pie: I've had the pecan wedges here which were great but this was disappointing. There was barely any filling in this so it just felt like pecans and crust. Fruit tart: I thought there wasn't a fruit tart I didn't like but the custard and crust were relatively flavorless.

    Ella P.

    This place is amazing! Such friendly vibes and treated so incredibly well. The Gelato is amazing!! We sat at a table and were brought water?! In this economy unless you're dining in you will not get water. Such generous hearts and a great atmosphere.

    Rainbow cookies
    Tracy S.

    Truly a great experience having desserts here and a place to sit! The baker/owner is super nice and there's so many options to choose from! I really enjoy the rainbow cookies and cafe au lait and my friends got the almond cake and said the condensed milk a lot. We also got the tiramisu and it's different from other types but the way make it more firm and not wet really works for the texture! Their cinnamon roll looks really good and we will have to come back to try them all next time. They are also open later than most bakeries in the area so it was nice to have seating, sweet desserts and be able to catch up with friends. All treats are homemade and baked that day!

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    Great place, great service, wonderful fresh food. Highly recommend. The keener is very personable and fun to talk with.

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    It's so sweety too much sugar I ordered small cake with half vanilla and chocolate I couldn't eat it's make me vomit and I throw it away

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    Fantastic bakery a true artisan bakery. I usually travel an hour just to go there and buy.

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    Ask the Community - Leli's Bakery

    How much is each cookie?

    Most cookies are sold by the pound. They also have macaroons and gluten free options

    Hi, how much is the cupcake? I am trying to find and to order the cupcakes for my daughter's bday in june... Thanks

    $3.50 per cupcake

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    I've had my eye on this place for years - should have come here sooner…read more Black sesame basque cheesecake: my favorite of the 4 I tried. This is actually cheesecake rather than the lighter Japanese version, with a strong black sesame flavor. Hojicha creme brulee: this came as part of a promotion, and the taste is strong. They do brulee the top on the spot and my sugar top got a little too burnt. Oolong tea cheesecake: still good, would get this again still. Lighter flavor but the floral flavor does come out at the end of a bite. Coconut milk jelly: the lightest of the flavor but still sweet and flavorful enough to come through. There's a dusting of graham crackers and strawberry jelly to complement. We also got a hot matcha jasmine latte but it was actually cold. It seems like it normally comes iced and perhaps they have no way of warming up the jasmine part. There's a points program and tons of promotions that rotate. There have also been different desserts that rotate so I'll have to keep coming back to try more. They have a lunch special too where you can get a drink or dessert for less cost.

    Idk what possessed me to order 2 cake slices. I had such a hard time finishing. I'm all caked out…read morefor the week. 3.5/5 Black sesame basque cheesecake $7- the 1st few bites are great, but the black sesame flavor gets too strong after that 3/5 Ice chiffon cake $7- decent however, I expected the cake itself to be softer & more moist, but it's a bit on the drier side, not sure if the milk powder dusting on top attributes to it 4/5 Vanilla matcha latte- $7.25- I've had their plain matcha before which is good quality matcha, somewhat bitter like it should be w/o tasting like dirt, you add sugar or flavored syrup, last time I didn't add anything which I regretted, since I do like a bit of sweetener, this time I added vanilla syrup which is barely sweet, wish I'd requested a bit more syrup 5/5 Service- employee is very friendly & informative, make sure to ask which desserts are gelatin free if you eat halal or kosher

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    This was my first visit to Ample Hills Creamery and it will definitely be added to my dessert…read morerotation. I love that they allow you to sample as many flavors as you want and they have something for everyone. Honestly every flavor I sampled was so good that my friend and I shared the flight which gives you 6 mini scoops for $10. It's such a good deal in my opinion and the perfect amount of ice cream to share! Standouts for me were the banana pudding and mango but everything was delicious. Also huge shoutout to the girl working the counter on Friday morning! She's the absolute sweetest and made my day :)

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