This is a typical Cantonese bakery that has a handful of locations in Queens. I've also been to their 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. read more

Rainbow Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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

Big fan of Rainbow Bakery. Really affordable prices for great baked goods and sweets, quality, flavor, and freshness. Huge variety where everything I tried was great. Staff is really fast and welcoming. Would recommend. read more

Rainbow Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I'm actually quite a big fan of Rainbow Bakery and visit their Flushing locations quite often. It's definitely one of my favorite Chinese bakeries simply for the variety. They have a lot of variety, y'all (even cream puffs!). Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon a Rainbow Bakery in Elmhurst, which is way closer to me. How ironic that I didn't realize this gem was practically in my backyard all along! Now, this Elmhurst location is definitely smaller than their Flushing spot and doesn't have the same wide array of goodies. But hey, the prices are fantastic, so you can't really complain. A fun fact for you: Johnny Lo, the owner of Rainbow Bakery, specifically chose to open his stores in areas with a high immigrant population to create a sense of community. So not only are you getting delicious baked goods, but you're also supporting a place that aims to bring people together. This is far from a Cannelle Patisserie or a Radio Bakery but if you're ever in Elmhurst and craving some tasty Chinese bakery treats, give this Rainbow Bakery a visit. It may be smaller, but it's got a big heart and some seriously delicious options. read more

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I am so happy to have discovered this gem of a bakery on the outskirts of Elmhurst, just a short walk from Queens Center Mall. Today was my second time visiting and I got the dried shrimp rice noodle with an iced honey lemon beverage, and some bakery goods to go (those sponge cakes were so big and fluffy, I could not resist!). This place has all the hallmarks of an authentic Chinese bakery. Let me list them. 1. Contemporary Chinese pop music playing. Music needs to not be too old, but not too new. Mid-last 2000s is the sweet spot. 2. Possibly cash only? (I saw a sign that they take card, but most customers seem to pay in cash) 3. They had rice noodle rolls with mixed sauce on the menu, which I was really excited for but unfortunately was sold out by the time I got there, so I got the dried shrimp one instead. 4. Great selection of baked goods but also so many "dimsum-adjacent" dishes. I am not sure how to explain this, things like steamed buns, dumplings, a small portion of rice topped with spare rib, etc. They make for good lunches when you just need something hot, but don't want to commit to a whole meal. The rice noodle was perfectly steamed, generous amount of dried shrimp, and was smooth and bouncy. The only thing missing was a good sprinkle of scallion, but I wonder if that is something I can ask for next time? Lastly, I was surprisingly happy with the iced honey lemon drink. Oftentimes, this drink tastes too bland (not enough honey), or comes out borderline lukewarm (not enough ice), but they made it perfect. That rounds out the 5/5 review. read more

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I got the combination steamed bao. The bao was quite large and packed with meat. For only $3 it's definitely worth it. Will be back soon

A lot to choose from for sweet baked items; not too much savory options at the time I went, and there are other desserts I would like to try so will return. Prices are good. 3.5 I tried the mango roll slice but not much mango flavor. My son had the blueberry pineapple bread but he said blueberry is only the little topping and he couldn't tell the pineapple. The chocolate cake with cream cheese is shareable, and cream cheese part is not very sweet. Was satisfied with the HK iced milk tea with bubbles. Place is still new, a lot of seating. Area is off of Queens Blvd and is near the subway station. read more

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Years ago, this building as a wannabe food court. The attempt was a valiant one. The building had been renovated with a small seating area and several counters that accommodated different businesses. Except for one or two businesses several wound up shutting down over the years. The only one I consistently went to was a roast meat stand which had good stuff. In time however the entire structure was shut down and honestly I thought the entire thing was just going to be torn down and replaced with something new. To be frank, the interior of the building became grungier over the years and after a while it was pretty gross. This is why much to my surprise I passed by this building and it had been completely renovated! Now it stands as one business: Rainbow Bakery. I went in expecting the standard trappings of any Chinese Bakery and sure enough, they had some of them such as roast pork buns. However, this bakery also features Mochi donuts (which are wonderful) and a variety of baked goods that I have not seen before. One of them was their "Black Sesame Cake" which looks more like a Black Sesame croissant. I don't care what you call it, this thing was *delicious*. They also had small, bite sized red bean pastries that were wonderful. Not too sweet with a really nice texture. This bakery also appears to make event cakes. There were several "display cakes" in the window and along one wall when you enter. They were very cute and whimsical. I am very happy this old building has gained a new lease on life and that it has been turned into a modern and clean looking business! read more

Forget the tea and coffee. I only come here for their Croissant Croon. I absolutely can't walk by this place without picking one up. You can buy two and get one free but that sounds like a trap to me. I would definitely eat all three so I completely only limit myself to one. It is a round donut shaped flakey croissant filled with flavors of cream like chocolate, matcha, strawberry, etc. Then dipped with like a frosting. My favorite flavor is their coffee one topped with a cinnamon cookie. That is my go to flavor but I have tried their other flavors. Sadly because they ran out of the coffee flavor. They do offer other types of pastries like mochi donuts, cream filled cakes plus more but I always say to myself, next time I'll try them. I have tried some of their steamed dim sum but it's ok for a quick dim sum fix. As always it's better to try and get here early so that there is more to choose from and everything is fresher. read more

Rainbow Bakery - One of my new addictions. Topped with a yummy cinnamon cookie. Filled with a coffee flavor filling in a crunchy rolled croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Always a good option to come in for dim sum to go at a good price. You can sit here for a bit also if you are trying to eat a quick bite. They got rid a bunch of menu options lately unfortunately. Overall a good option for your basic Chinese dim sum staples! read more

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If I'm craving dim sum to go, I come here. Easy to order online and then my order is ready by the time I pick up. Today's a very dreary, rainy day -- perfect for congee and other delights. I ordered Beef & Pork Rice Noodle Roll (added scallion) Bean Curd Skin rolls Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf Shredded Pork and Preserved Egg Congee Fried Pork Dumpling Sticky rice online and then paid in store. They're cash only now. After placing my order online, I received a call right away notifying me of this policy. Really great option for quick and casual dim sum! Love this place! read more

First time customer. I'm pleasantly surprised. I ordered to-go: pan fried shrimp chive dumplings, beef meatballs and bean curd skin rolls. Each of the dumplings had 2-3 small pieces of shrimp and a bit of chive. At other dim sum houses, it's mostly chives in the dumplings. The beef balls were not too beefy and light. I liked dipping it into the sauce. The bean curd skins were delicious too, just like other dim sum houses. Definitely glad to have a bakery sell some dim sum, outside the Chinatowns in Queens. read more

A neighborhood gem of a bakery! Very Hong Kong/Cantonese style fare. The limited dim sum choices make it that much more inviting than a regular Chinese bakery. It's not the same level of dim sum from a full scale restaurant but it is very close to. Price wise, it totally makes up for that. And the convenience of not having to run to a restaurant makes this spot a great pit stop for both things. A full drink menu if you're into the Chinese tea varieties and coffee. My Yelp Bestie Jo I. brought me here for a quick dim sum run and it was so worth the trip to Elmhurst. Would totally return to try more stuff. This visit I had picked up $50 worth of dim sum and $15 worth of buns for the family and a little extra. The variety was just like the typical Chinese bakeries - fresh baked butter buns, white bread by the loaf, roast pork buns, corn buns, hot dog buns, etc. There were a bunch of sweets available as well - sweet red bean paste, cookies, and sponge cakes. Dim sum highlights: shrimp rice crepes, beef rice crepes, or spare rib rice crepes. They also sell shrimp dumplings (har kow), pork and shrimp siu mai, bean curd rolls, veggie dumplings, pan fried turnip cakes, steamed pork and veggie buns, etc. Lots to choose from... Just check out my pics. Bring cash!! No credit cards accepted here. read more

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Huge choice for bakery, grapped a bruch of it to go. Sadly I came here for dim sum but it didn't seem they have it or maybe they served it only in the morning. read more

Rainbow Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Yesterday my order consisted of: egg tart, red bean pastry, garlic bread, milk tea, and coffee with tea. This place has been my go-to for the past two years for a light, simple, and affordable breakfast. The service is a no-frills place, and there's tables to eat at (without chairs) for a quick meal. The drinks are whatever, but I'm not sure why I always get a drink here anyways lol. It's cheap and just ok :) I love taking the bakery out to Elmhurst park across the street and people-watch. This bakery holds a lot of memories for me, and I like it here! read more

Rainbow Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

One of the better bakeries. Their tuna bun and black sesame bun was delicious. Lots of filling.

The have my favorite items here in one place in a convient to go store front with a little countertop for days where you want to just slowdown and take in the hustle and bustle queens Boulevard. Dim sum, breads, coffees teas, Bubble teas all of it is here in one convienient spot for you to grab and go! The quality is decent for all the items I've tried here, add that with a convienience as a factor this space could easily be a go to if I were more convieniently located read more

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Rainbow Bakery was clean and the workers were nice. The baked goods are all really delicious and affordable. You can get a bun at like $1 something and even a sandwich for $3. We got a ton of baos like the classic pineapple bun and the other new ones that I haven't seen before. It's a classic Hong Kong style bakery delivery delicious food at a great value to the community. Make sure you come and support! read more

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A total of 4.5/5 for me so far. I've been meaning to try some of their dim sum but ended up grabbing a ham and egg bun and sugar donut twist. It interesting that they had nutrition facts on the fact of their wrappings, I don't recall seeing many other bakeries (or may not have noticed). The quality of the food seemed fairly standard, although the bread for the bun seemed slightly sweeter and a tad different to other places. The prices here seem to be slightly higher than some other Chinese bakeries in the area just slightly. However, while I have not had the chance to try many items (I'll be back!!) the vast variety of desserts (they have somewhat unique cakes, cream puffs, cheesecakes), breads, and dim sum really make this a more expansive one-in-all stop. The interior feels quite modern and minimal feel (don't get me wrong-I still love the old school bakeries!). My only wish is that they would stay open later since I personally get off work quite late to catch them on a weekday. Will update once I get to try more items! read more

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I hadn't really visited this block since the great Pacific restaurant closed (two lobsters cooked Cantonese style for $19.99!!), but a friend brought me shu mai from here and well, now I'm a regular on this block again! I had no idea that the best dim sum was right here in Elmhurst!! And that it took form in such a cute bakery. To get this amazing dim sum, just go to the back of the bakery and you'll see the full dim sum menu. While their offering is limited than the big dim sum dining halls in Flushing or Chinatown, this Rainbow Bakery has the best of the best. And I say this Rainbow Bakery because there are chains of this bakery and they all offer different items. Which I'll go into later! This branch's dim sum menu has: (my favorites are starred!) 1. Shrimp Har Gow ($3.50) * 2. Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai ($3.25) * 3. Steamed Beef Ball ($3.25) 4. Bean Curd Skin Sheet Roll ($3.25) * 5. Pan Fried Turnip Cake ($3.25) * 6. Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf ($2.50) 7. Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce ($3.25) 8. Spare Ribs with Rice Noodle Roll ($3.75) 9. Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll ($3.50) * 10. Beef Rice Noodle Roll ($3.50) * (11 and 12 are no longer available) 13. Salted Fish with Pork over Rice ($3.95) 14. Spare Ribs over Rice ($3.95) 15. Shredded Pork and Preserved Egg Congee (L: $3.50, S: $2.00) * 16. Fried Rice Noodles with Shredded Egg and Vegetables ($2.50) Listed separately: Pan Fried Shrimp and Chive Dumpling (N/A) * Steamed Buns: - Plain ($1.20) - Vegetable with pork ($1.50) - Chicken ($1.50) - Roast pork ($1.50) - Combination (Pork, Chicken, Egg, Sausage) ($2.25) When ordering, for non-native Cantonese speakers, just tell them the number that you want--it's easier for them to grab rather than saying the full English name. This place is amazing. And their prices? Unbeatable! The quality is just like ones you get at the dim sum dining halls--just without the rolling carts (which I know, are the best part, but COVID-19, so). The only thing is that their congee is always sold out past 9AM, so just be wary of that. As I mentioned before, this branch is 1 out of 4. Another branch isn't too far away from this one, which is the Rainbow Dim Sum (82-53 Broadway). Their menu is a bit bigger (like they offer 10 different types of congee!!), but the style of food is also different. For example, their steamed rolls are cooked differently than this Queens Blvd one, and I prefer this branch's. But that branch has chicken feet... So long story short, I go to both branches for different menu items! Get the best of both worlds. But back to this branch: not only is their dim sum delicious--so are their baked goods! Similar to Chinese bakeries, you pick and grab whichever baked goods you want AND they list the time they were last baked at. I got a turkey and egg sandwich and it was good! They also have some more dim sum goodies there, like roast pork puffs, so be sure to check there before you check out! Basically, while this store is small, do not miss out on it!! What a gem, Elmhurst! read more

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I came here on a recommendation from a co-worker, and they've never disappointed. The bakery offers not only fresh pastries, buns , and cakes- but they also offer hot dim sum daily. Now, because it is a bakery and not a full-service dim sum restaurant, have your expectations in check. They won't have specialty items or fancy delicacies that you might find your high-end restaurant, but your Classics such as har gow and shumai, as well as beef meatballs, chive dumplings, and shrimp or beef rice crepes, are available here. Additionally, they are much lower priced then high-end restaurants. Since everyone is doing take out dim sum anyway, I've chosen to go here to get my dim sum fix at an affordable price. I'll come all the way out from Long Island to get this dim sum. read more

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Got food poisoning from the sticky rice with chicken wrapped. Won't be going back there again

Horrible workers. I ordered 4 dumplings she charged me four BOXES. I asked for my money back she started screaming at my 13 year old daughter and would refuse when i stepped up and said something she yelled at me. Finally when she did return the money after screaming at us even though it was her fault, she wanted us to take the food. horrible people. terrible service. horrendous environment. -10000000 would not go. read more

I come here every couple of weeks to get some dim sum and buns on the weekend. All the buns are pretty good and the dim sum crepes are pretty good too. The rest of the dim sum is average. They also have these small rice platters that are around $3, pretty tasty too. Dim sum is usually out by around 11am on the weekend, so come here early if you want dim sum. This past Sunday I came and got some dim sum. To my surprise in my beef crepe there was something extra chewy, it was a part of a blue rubber band. It's been 3 days and I'm still alive so I guess I'll be fine. Just make sure you take small bites to make sure you're not eating random non-edibles. read more

Absolutely horrible service!!! Looks good on the decor BUT I saw Roaches and the cashier was rude and very dismissive. I certainly will never be back and go across the street read more

They are never open when I come here. What's up with that? I came around 4 pm on a Tuesday and they were closed. It wasn't even a holiday...there were no signs or notices on their store explaining why they are closed. read more

Went to get ice coffee today and found a bug in my drink! This place is usually my go to but never buying from this place again. Beware guys! read more

Rainbow Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I paid with Zelle and they claimed to never receive it. This place needs to take card or Apple Pay.

I've loved this place very much. I come here every week. Now I won't be able to because one of the ladies was very rude!

If you want to eat what the local chinese think the best and most authentic dim sum place, this is one of the best place to go. Very delicious and inexpensive pricing. Love this place. read more

Quality of the food is always great - cost is a plus. But customer service has always been horrible. The workers are rude in general. It's minimum $10 for credit card and most items are $2-3. I had given change including 15 pennies. Apparently the workers decided to not accept them and stated "no more than 5 pennies". The bread was $2 and they would not accept my 15 pennies as money. I was shocked and pressed on about whether there was a sign anywhere that states that and they simply kept repeating and refused to accept my payment. I find it unfortunate that they did this to a regular customer but also in front of others in line. read more

3.5 stars only because whenever I'm there, the selection is pretty slim. Granted I've only made it over there a few times around 6pm. However until I can actually find pastries I can try, I'm giving it a 3. The only things we've tried...a piece of cake and bubble tea. Sometimes the lil cakes and tarts from Chinese bakeries lack sweetness...but the chocolate cake was light and airy and was actually ok. Not the best chocolate cake, but decent if you're having a lil chocolate craving. Obviously I'd prefer a slightly denser, richer chocolate cake, but then it would've been pricier. The bubble tea wasn't bad either, better than those cheaper chain tea shops that always has deals. read more

This is my go-to place to buy hot tea with light cream and sugar. The ladies behind the front counter speak Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. They are friendly. I enjoy sitting inside and watching people rush to and fro their workplace, home, and next fun destination places. Rainbow bakery is my preferred bakery on this stretch. I believe they have dim sum (hot appetizers). It is a great location also. read more

Came here for dim sum dishes with my dad. It is pretty generic stuff, as in pop in the freezer or microwave and serve. Great for a quick bite. Fast service, small place with a few tables. They have the standard -- sandwiches, drinks, pastries you would find in most Chinese bakeries. Staff don't really speak English, but can get by. Cash only spot. read more

There is only one sit down dim sum restaurant on Queens Blvd, East Ocean Palace. Goodbye Ping's, and Harbor City has been gone for decades but for some reason their sign is still up. I'm not a fan of Rainbow Bakery's buns or pastries, but do I like the dim sum. It's not the best or the worst, very middle of the road. But satisfies a dim sum craving. And I like their hot sauce. Come early (like before 9:30am) to get them plenty and fresh. After 10, it's slim pickings. Sometimes I'll draw a blank in remembering the Cantonese name for something, so I also like that the menu has pictures and numbers so it's easy to order from. read more

This place was really rude and they made my drink disgusting and watered down. I asked if I could change my drink and she just straight up said no. Never coming back to this place! read more

Great breakfast spot right by the Grand Avenue subway stop. I was desperate for a hangover cure and found their roast pork buns and ham and egg sandwich to really hit the spot. The yolk is still just a little runny and the egg roll they serve it on is soft and sweet- perfect. Service was friendly and everything was super cheap. Cash only. Edited to add: Their fish sandwiches are also tasty, as are their beef curry rolls! Edited to add 2: The pork dumplings are very stinky- but boy do they taste amazing! I pour soy and hot sauce all over them before heading out the door, delicious! read more

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Their dim sum is cheap and hits the spot for a quick meal. I've ordered their shrimp rice rolls and their bbq pork rice rolls 3 days in a row. Ask for soy sauce and the chili sauce too. $2.25 for 3 pieces, I'm not complaining. It's quick service and they have an array of dim sum to order from. I wish they had shao mai as an option but beggars can't be choosers. If I turn into a rice roll addict, this place can take all my money, as it has been doing for the past 3 days. read more

Hey, I spent 42.55 for today's breakfast. I bought a big milk tea, and it spilled half cup inside the package and all of the bread was wet.I also bought a tiramisu cake and they gave me a cake box that was already used. It had tape on it and there was color on it. The box was extremely dirty and would've poisoned the food. I am very disappointed with what I bought. read more

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still come every 2 weeks to pick up: combination big buns sticky rice in lotus leaf shrimp rice noodle rolls pork and shrimp sui mai bean curd skin sheet rolls one of the better dim sum place in Elmhurst read more