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    Sesame

    3.7 (33 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    My partial Sesame take for the day, I'll be back.
    Glenn V.

    Full glass retail enclosures give you the chance to glance enough to decide to commit to entry or pass them by. Trouble is, to patrons inside looking at you outside, your always looking odd and confused and occasionally creepy. I know this, so I stopped doing it and so -- I march right in, not window drooling over the freshly baked sweetbreads and Babka, it's so uncouth. Thinking its Sesame's shopping basket -- and I'm still unsure if it was or if it wasn't -- I grabbed a black ivy pattern thickish steel bread tin thing and slipped into the Mickey Mouse hand shaped plastic glove and soon my holder is about to spillith over. So I kinda cuddled it like a baby cub, swung a pirouette towards the rear which was all coffee and juices and stuff, then back to where I began because I didn't know the names of half of my items and I just have to know that stuff or I'll go mad at home deciphering the questionable ones. I did buy sweetbread for Ma Dukes, and an anvil heavy chocolate danish that a took a good hearty rip out of, on my drive home, it pinned my tounge like a wrestler -- it was spectacular! a short baguette that didn't have the look I'm used to as it was whiter perhaps due to the flour - it looked like a ghost baguette. Then a small pretzel loaf (that was a cool item) beautiful color, soft but resistance, two Kaiser rolls and a boring looking corn muffin. I'm really trying to avoid coldcutts however these two breads are bringing me back to the negotiating table. And all told, it was like ten bucks!

    Donuts
    Tiffany M.

    Such amazing donuts. Had a nice surprise trying these after a friend brought them over. They were all delicious, had the perfect amount of filling, and were so soft. Melt in your mouth soft. I'm still thinking about them a week later. My favorite was the top right. I wish I knew what kind it was but it had caramel filling. Totally recommend all of them though.

    three donuts on a black plate
    Allinone The Great ..

    Nice large and fresh baked donuts unlike a Dunkin Donuts restaurant. Very addictive and worth the buy.

    "Cinnamon takes a back seat to no Babka."  Okay, so I believe this is a Kokosh.  But Seinfeld was so right.
    Yael D.

    If you want to strike fear in my heart, just tell me you're stopping by a kosher bakery to bring over dessert. 'Cause you see, I have ongoing bad flashbacks of all the deceptively delicious looking pareve, aka dairy-free, layer cakes iced with cloying, waxy frosting that I've been forced to endure over the years. One thing I'm willing to concede, though, is that pareve breakfast pastries, like Babka, Kokosh, Rugelach, and Danish(es?) can be pretty good. So I stopped in here with that in mind: Wound up trying various Cinnamon & Chocolate-filled pastries and far-preferred the former. In fact, I happen to adore cinnamon (see my Kopitiam review to find out just how much) and was overjoyed to see it used without restraint. Fwiw, the chocolate filling in the pastries I tried was just kind of blah and lacking in intensity. On another visit, some small, rectangular Flatbreads, topped with caramelized onions, caught my eye. I was a little disappointed when I brought them home, expecting airy crispness and winding up with uber soft and doughy instead. But then, in a moment of pure culinary genius, inspired by my love of French Onion Soup, I decided to top them with Swiss Cheese and toast in the oven. Boom! Now, this was delicious and something I'd happily eat again. I tend to view kosher in relative terms: As in, with its contemporary aesthetics, v. the many um... dilapidated bakeshops that pervade Midwood, I could see how this would be a welcome place for people who keep strictly kosher to pick up a Challah or grab a Doughnut and Coffee on the way to work. And relative as in me pretending for an instant that all those years of religious Day School had actually kicked in and I was observant. In that other reality, this spot is 5 stars. But back in this one, I have way too many other options to compare this to, so it's just A-OK for me.

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    The best place to buy Chanukkah donuts. Amazing taste of sufganiots cannot be compared to any other place!

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    bad service and unsanitary, when they made my food he used his hands , no gloves. but good food tho

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    Delicious donuts! It's usually hard to find good donuts. We've tried all of the flavors but the glazed and Nutella are my favorites.

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    Favorite spot to get sandwiches done!! The pastries are tasty as well. This place is a hidden gem!!

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    Not good there is literly black dots in there cream chese they dont always swich there gloves

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    I'm not really a cookie / cake / pie person, but the challah here is, for sure, one of the best challahs I've had in my entire life.

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    Brancaccio's Food Shop

    4.6
    (252 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    I used to be more then a regular; a booster (as in supporter, not petty thief) of not simply…read moreBrancaccio's... but of Joe himself. A truly genuine, authentic salt of the earth guy. And one of the greatest chefs I've ever had the pleasure to know. And I've known my share of cats who made their livings and their names in a kitchen. From the very first day I discovered Brancaccio's I felt a magic a connection that I knew would change my life, make my belly really f--kin' happy and set my soul a-dancin'. On that first day Joe and I talked about the great food of NY; most of it gone but not forgotten by those who were of the time. We both lamented the lose of the legendary Zito's bakery on Bleecker. I can't tell you how long it had been since I'd ran into someone who even remembered Zito's much less was intimate with the place. I knew I was home. This was well over a decade ago. I won't go into specific things on Joe's menu that are worth trying because quite literally... everything is amazing. It just is! Soul satisfying beyond my ability to do justice to. I'd also like to throw out as an example of the humanity of the joint and it's capt. Joe... Joe treats his employees with respect, R E S P E C T as Aretha belted, dignity and the aforementioned humanity which is beautiful and virtually non-existent these days as far as I can see... and you can taste it in his food. That's just a big-ass Right On! Finally I like to say two or three things: First that as I initially identified myself as "used to being a regular" as and this is by no means a boo-hoo thing simply a fact... I fell pretty ill for a while and am just now beginning my reentry into the world. And as a matter of fact during the recent drag of days for me a thought kept slamming into the walls of my head and that was that I couldn't wait to once again sink my teeth into Joe's food. Well that day is here and I'm salivating at the thought. "I'll take one of everything my man!" Secondly, understand I've never written anything like this... I'm actually down on the whole review culture. So if this sounds at all "over the top"... or written by a cousin who Joe owes money to, get that thought right out of your head. All of I said is sincere and one from the heart. And lastly an additional "oh yea baby" to Joe's taste in music.

    Good sandwich and good service. I had sausage with pepper and cheese. Took our sandwich down to the…read morepark and had a nice day.

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    Pastas! Can't recall the name of the one I had but listen, try them all!

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    Hot Bagels

    Hot Bagels

    3.9
    (118 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I typically come in here only when I'm the area. The establishment is always clean and opens early…read moream 5am which is a such a plus if you work extremely early in the morning. As far as the customer service goes I wish it was a bit better. The staff aren't the most pleasant. No good morning no acknowledgement of comprehending what you order they just walk away and start the order. Which is why I double check always. I do notice they speak more pleasantly to other customers that come in. Not sure if it's a culture thing or could they be discriminatory but it's a bit unsettling. Food: 3.8/5 I only order the poppy seed bagel and that's pretty tasty. Not to doughy although I do have them take out a good portion of the bread because I like it to be extremely thin. Service: 3 /5 Service needs major improvements , language barriers are also a major factor to consider as they do speak Spanish and their primary language. Ambiance: 3/5 Standard & basic bagel shop set up. Standing & waiting area is basic they have counter tops should you want to stand inside and eat nothing fancy. They do have a wide variety of drinks to choose from and coffee and tea.

    Delicious fresh bagels and sandwiches. Love the different…read moreoptions of cream cheese flavors it give your bagel the extra kick. What's a Good Morning without a Good breakfast. Service was excellent. I went early so it wasn't pack. I got to stand and eat my delicious warm bagel with cream cheese.

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    Batata

    Batata

    4.2
    (237 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    I finally made it here for lunch and wow I was impressed!…read more They have a Mediterranean influenced menu and we ordered a few items which we loved. I ordered the chicken schwarma plate and falafel salad which were excellent - the fries were terrific and the overall atmosphere was to die for - it's a nice cozy space and the service was excellent The owner cares deeply about serving quality food at a reasonable price - they make challah bread over the weekends which sells out fast Definitely try this place you won't be disappointed

    I was craving falafel and this is one of the few places that popped up in the neighborhood…read more I ordered a falafel sandwich and it was fresh and flavorful. I would definitely order again. Israeli style with pickles, which I love. The chickpea soup was a standout. So flavorful and nourishing; definitely a nod to the sopa de garbanzos that I grew up with. The generous portion of labane is rich and complimented by herbs and an excellent olive oil. But it only comes with one pita! Personally, I'd prefer a smaller portion with more bread. Ok, first, let's be accurate about a few things. Etymologically, "batata" comes from the Spanish for "potato." This is a nod to "Sephardic" Jews, from the Hebrew word for the Iberian Peninsula (by definition, Spain and Portugal; after "expulsion," this came to include a diaspora more broadly northern African. In order words, western and southern European, not Eastern like Ashkenazi Jews.)

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    Ba Xuyen

    Ba Xuyen

    4.5
    (858 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    I really thought I had reviewed Ba Xuyen before. I first ate here pre-pandy and it never occurred…read moreto me that I hadn't chimed in about this awesome spot. Well, let's clear that up now. The aunties are mentioned often in other reviews, and that's because they're amazing. They'll gladly explain what you need, especially when it comes to the super tasty (and extremely inexpensive) deserts that populate racks and the drink fridges here. Some are sweet, some are sour (the deserts, that is), they'll let you know. Honesty since a cake here is $5, you can afford to try everything! How on to the main reason that you came, the Banh Mi. You literally can't go wrong with any of the eight main sandwiches here. I've tried them all so you don't have to, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. The bread is crispy, the ingredients are super fresh, and the tastes combine perfectly. The decor is perfect for this kind of spot. No frills. There are three tables and a bunch of chairs. It's exactly what I want in a takeout type place. They concentrate on the food. So, to wrap this one up. Go. I'd say that I'll be back, but I've been coming here for years. If you haven't, it's time to start.

    very good vietnamese food the banh mi reminds me of home…read moreprob one of the best ive had in nyc.... avocado smoothie was great im used to it being a little less blended with ice chunks and sugar but flavor was on point after adding another packet. viet coffee was above average for sure! not breathtaking but solid. lady was nice she also spoke vietnamese and chinese. fast service and showed me the restroom! come here if u want some viet food!!!!

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