If you blink, you might walk right past this spot. Truly a tiny, inconspicuous bakery off of Utica Ave. between Church and Snyder, P&S has a hole-in-the-wall feel. But! They are churning out wonderful Guyanese treats for the people! And i know what i'm talking about - some of the most lauded Guyanese bakeries here in NYC: Linda's, Bamboo Garden (bakery section), and Sybil's (in Queens), all have a true rival in P&S because P&S has them beat with FRESHNESS!. And they're truly under the radar - my Momz randomly put me onto P&S on some, "What?! You think only YOU know good places in this city?! Steuuuuuuppppssss." Touché, Mom.
While they don't have the variety that the bigger bakeries have, their freshness and flavor keep me coming back.
i recommend their salara, cheese rolls, pine tart*, and whole wheat bread.Their salara is actually nice and light while being not overly sweet; the cheese in the cheese rolls has great flavor within the soft pastry; the pine tart is perfectly made; and their whole wheat bread is pillowy soft, a little crumbly, and delicious with butter. i'm actually gaining weight just THINKING about their pastries, but everything i've tried has been delightful.
Overall: It def doesn't look like much from the outside, and standing room is precious real estate in there! On a busy day, especially on the weekend, it might feel cramped, but don't fret, the line moves quickly, and you'll be so happy with your goods in the end.
*Tip 1: With the Guyanese accent, there's sometimes no plural, so it's perfectly fine to say "Let me get two pine tart," or, "Yuh got any cheese roll left?" See - you're even getting a linguistics lesson - you're welcome!
**Tip 2: No idle lingering - as soon as you walk in, survey the display case, quickly examine the price list, order at the window, pay, and then step to the left to wait for your order. i'm just tryna help you get your treats in a timely manner AND avoid gettin' cussed out. Happy eating! read more