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M & W Bakery

3.9 (27 reviews)
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Open • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Zongzi (Chinese Tamale).
Cindy Z.

I accidentally came into this bakery when I was looking for another one, oops. Since I was already here, I decided to grab some baked goods. I picked up a Chinese Tamale or Zongzi ($4) and Fried Dumpling or Ham Sui Gak ($1.25). The tamales was tasty although lacked much ingredients inside. Also found the fried dumpling to be quite pricey for only one, but I do enjoy this item. It's a regular Asian bakery shop in the mist of Chinatown, solid spot.

Jane L.

After Lung Moon bakery on Mulberry Street closed down was so bummed out. Where to go for tasty treats and sweets close by. One of my cousins recommended M & W Bakery. So I have been purchasing cooked steamed buns that are found in their freezer/fridge. Also read reviews from Yelper's about their egg tarts, so this time around got two packs of the steamed roast pork buns as wells as three egg tarts and other buns too. Heck those egg tarts must be really good. One family member gobbled up two of them once they got home. He was eyeing the third one. Remember sharing is caring. LOL. Will get more the next time I am in Chinatown.

Roast bbq pork bun (after freezing for a few days and microwaving--kept very well)
Elizabeth Y.

Very solid roast pork bun ($1.35). Good flavor, faintly sweet, and not super artificially red. I froze them for a few days and then microwaved for around 45s (shifted plate halfway through for more even heating). It puffs up a lot, which is fun to watch! Only thing is I got one bun with not much filling. :( It still had a nice texture and still hit the spot. I'll be returning for more buns, and I also want to try their other items!

Red bean with single yolk
Eva C.

Stopped by here on the way to another bakery looking for mooncakes. Pleasantly surprised by the pricing of the mooncakes especially compared to the ones that are sold in the tin cans in grocery store. However, upon buying the mooncakes, I noticed that it was hard which is fine because you have to set out mooncakes for 2 days in room temperature to soften, after baking. I took it home and left it out for 2 days in a container and it still did not soften up! The mooncakes was really dry and crumbly and the red bean filling was not fragrant. The egg yolk was also really dry. After discovering this, I left it out for few more days to see if it would soften up even more but it did not. The mooncakes here were a big disappointment. I did not try their other baked food so I will have to come back and try it.

I'm not sure why this place doesn't get more love. It's been here for as long as I can remember. We use to go shopping in Chinatown during the weekend and I always make sure to find some time to stop here. It's an inexpensive sugary treat that delights the senses. My dad use to take me here to buy the coconut mochi balls and raisin bread. Now it's my turn to buy my son, niece and nephews treats from here and we love the steam buns with chinese sausage, raisin bread, pineapple buns. Discovering this treasure trove of a bakery was a blessing 30 years ago, now it continues to bring joy and happiness to my family generations later Thank you

a half eaten sandwich
Hank N.

One of the hidden bakeries in Chinatown - unassuming storefront, but a gem. The best paper cup sponge cakes I have had - very fluffy and light, beautiful rich taste but not too heavy - even great the next day. Best of all is the pricing - Monday afternoon around 13:30, 3 for $2.50 or else 1 for $1. Some of the other larger chain bakeries around were $2+ for 1. I am a big fan of lotus seed paste buns and they boxes to go of smaller or larger ones with plenty of filling - just make sure to re-steam for the best results. Don't pass this over, one of the best and great pricing too! And it doesn't seem to be a chain. What more could you ask for?

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$1 for most buns, including pork sung. I also saw mooncakes. Do they still sell taro buns?

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I was a fan of the warm pineapple bun here, and would come back for some taro buns and egg tarts if hankering.

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This might be one of the most beautifully curated bakeries I've ever been to. I was completely…read moreobsessed the second we walked in, especially with all of the desserts designed to look like actual fruit! Mango, blueberry, avocado, lemon - you name it, they somehow turned it into the cutest, most beautifully crafted pastry. Everything looked almost too pretty to eat... almost. We definitely tried more things than we probably needed to, but it was 100% worth it. The pastries weren't just beautiful either--they were genuinely delicious. We also tried a couple of their specialty lattes, which were really tasty and paired perfectly with all of the desserts. It was VERY busy when we visited, so definitely expect a crowd, but I completely understand the hype. The space is beautiful, the pastry cases are basically works of art, and there are so many things you'll want to try that it's almost impossible to choose. Honestly, this place would be dangerous if I lived nearby because I would be here WAY too often. Absolutely worth a visit, especially if you love pastries and desserts!

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Stopped by Daily Provisions to order breakfast on a Wednesday morning. There's seating indoors…read more(with low back stools) and seating out front (about four tables). I had to run to work after an appointment so I ordered for takeout. The person taking my order was friendly. I opted for the Lumberjack and a black cold brew. I received the drink very quickly, with a short wait for the sandwich. While waiting, one member of the staff stocking up supplies on the side started chatting with me and then she offered to check up on my sandwich. She came out with it shortly thereafter. She was very friendly and helpful. The sandwich held up well during my 15-minute commute to the office. It is a really indulgent sandwich, with each bite revealing the sweetness and butteriness of the maple crueller, the saltiness of the thick cut bacon, and the savoriness of the cheese and the eggs as the yolks popped. I sipped the cold brew in between bites to cut the richness. It was a very satisfying meal. The Lumberjack is not something I would recommend you eat every day, but it's good as an occasional treat. In the past I've ordered lunch from Daily Provisions via delivery (the "Chefy" salad and the chicken milanese with arugula salad are my favorites), but I might start adding other breakfast sandwiches to the mix.

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