The French Workshop has become our go-to bakery for celebrating birthdays at work and it never…read moredisappoints. We've ordered several cakes over the years for coworkers' birthdays, and each one has been beautifully made as well as absolutely delicious. One cake that truly stands out is The Crunchy. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, made with layers of vanilla sponge cake, rich chocolate mousse, dark chocolate, and caramelized hazelnuts. The fact that it's available in both individual and family sizes makes it even better for any occasion. I loved it so much that I personally ordered the Crunchy cake for my husband's birthday, and it was a huge hit. Beyond cakes, I've also ordered macarons, cupcakes, Oreo pops, cookies and pastries, and a variety of other desserts on different occasions. Everything has been consistently fresh, mouth watering delicious, and beautifully presented. The French Workshop never fails to impress, whether it's for a small personal celebration or a larger group. It's a bakery I confidently recommend for anyone looking for high-quality desserts with amazing taste.

I had stopped here on Mother's Day to pick up some pastries. I was surprised to see a long line out…read morethe door. The ambiance of the venue was nice and the service was okay. I ordered the strawberry tart, lemon tart and pistachio Mille fille. I really appreciated the packaging and the takeout bag, which made it seem very high end. The pastries were all pretty good and were HUGE. The tarts are very similar and the pistachio Mille fille has a subtle taste. It was reasonably priced. My only complaint is the checkout process. It was slightly disorganized but I think it was mostly due to the amount of customers they had that day.

I love their cakes! My current favorite, which can only be found at their Forest Hills location, is…read morethe Dubai cupcake. It's absolutely amazing, and the filling is very generous--it feels like heaven in every bite. Another favorite of mine is the chocolate layer cake: rich, velvety smooth chocolate that isn't overly sweet. The only thing I don't agree with is that they do not clearly tell customers that dining in adds an extra $1 charge to each item. Yes, check your receipt. I'm expected to tip my waitstaff and also pay an extra dollar per item just because I chose to dine in. For example, the cupcake is usually $4.75 to go, but they charged me an extra $1 for dining in. Their cake slices are usually $9.50 to go, but I was charged $10.50. I also tipped 20%, so the added charge felt frustrating, especially since there was no clear notice. When I asked the waitstaff about the $1 charge, she said it was entered that way because I dined in. When I later called about it, the manager simply said, "Next time, just order to go if you don't want to be charged extra." That response was disappointing, especially since there was no visible sign explaining this policy, and their dine-in menu does not show separate pricing. I really think management should fix this to avoid misleading customers. Transparency matters. Don't get me wrong--I would still come back because their cakes are amazing, but from now on, I'll always order everything to go.

Cuisine: 6 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 6 Overall: 6 Many people seem to love this place, but it's simply too sweet for me. Over the years, I have tried many of their desserts since it's one of the only decent dessert options around the area. However, it would not be my first choice if I had others. With that said, my whole family and many of my friends all agree that their best item is the Berry Napoleon. That is the one cake that I do enjoy from this shop. We often buy a whole cake for a group gathering or birthdays. As for dining in, there's always a lot of people inside the store and it gets a bit loud. Not my favorite place to relax and chat with my friends. That's why I only buy takeout when I do get the Berry Napoleon. I think I do prefer the Astoria original location more.

I can see why they have award winning croissants - they really are some of the best I've had. Top…read more3, and I've been to France. My other favorite croissant spot in the city closed unfortunately. Their chocolate and cream brioche was also so fluffy, warm and airy it deserves its own award. Croissants have the perfect bite. Worth going out of the way for!

Food is lovely so why the 3 stars? Because it is a hassle to order here and space is tight so set…read moreup makes a BIG difference. Currently their line forms directly in front of the entrance / exit. When you have one person at the register and helping clients you get a door jam. You can't enter or leave easily. WHY would no one form a line in front of the display case to manage the queue, keep the door unobstructed and people more comfortable? I hope management steps in and makes a small change go a long way

The pastries here are super affordable, and what you get is pretty decent…read more I think they pair really well with tea -- if you can grab yourself a piping hot one, they're very complementary. I only tried the Chinese pastries. They're on the flaky side, so I recommend eating them on an actual tray, a bowl, or with some paper underneath because they're pretty delicate and crumbly. Some of them are spongy, like this cake thing, and others are flaky, like a cookie. I recommend 85° Bakery Café for a quick pit stop. The service is pretty nice, and the ambience is very Chinese. You can't go wrong with that.

the sea salt caramel coffee was to die for ! uffff…read moreespecially iced, it was amazing. my wife got the strawberry milk tea and it was also good, don't forget to try their pastries their also really good. p.s: the cake is the way to go.

This is my go to bakery. Everything is made fresh and never had a bad experience. The staff are…read morealways friendly and helpful, and the place is very chill. Small space, no a lot of seats to sit, mostly pick up and go. They have a couple of tables inside and outside. Coffee is made fresh and I love the pastries. Must try!

I know I said I wouldn't go back but decided that maybe their other items might be better so I…read morethink any review I leave will be for the item I try. This time I went for their brownie. It wasn't bad tho it did have crunchy edges. Wasn't sure if that's how it's supposed to be but it wasn't bad. Just not what I expected. The brownie was very rich and it took me two days to eat it because of that. Guess that's good cause I enjoyed it for longer. This was $3 so not too bad. Lady at the register was very nice so no complaints there. I also love walking in cause the smell is yummy. Lol! I think I'll slowing try more items since the brownie wasn't bad.

I have been here like 20 times, and I always forget to leave review because I eat the little baked…read moregoods they make so quickly. But I walked in today and saw this absolutely gorgeous cupcake birthday surprise they were preparing for someone's fifth birthday that I had to take a picture. Someone was about to have a very special day. This place is wonderful, and worth the walk just past Austin Street. Food is great, people are great, and coffee is dynamite.

Taking into account that they were open on Thanksgiving day with a wide-ranging selection of…read moregoodies, Leidylicious deserves a 5-star rating based on that alone. However, the staff were also super warm and accommodating, and the quality of the items we got (gluten free vanilla and chocolate cupcakes) was great. The actual cake bases of both types were moist and flavorful. I could've gone with a little less frosting and more cake, but it made for a very aesthetically pleasing topping with the vibrant colors, sprinkles, and glitter. I kept getting strong hints of rose flavor from the pink frosting on the chocolate cupcakes so I'm not sure if they infused it with that. Overall, a great little spot, and really a savior for procrastinators looking for sweet goodies to take to a gathering when other last-minute ideas fall through!

Super fun and cozy cafe! My dad introduced me to this place while I visited NYC and loved it. He…read moreshowed me all of his favorite pastries and rolls, as well as coffee drinks. The pastry selection is vast and there's literally anything you could want. There are also lots of cakes and kitchenware available for purchase. The service was fast and while the cafe can get busy, we found a place to sit and enjoy the food and coffee. Will definitely come back!

Met up with a friend who picked this place bc, for the past couple years, he's always seen it…read moredriving by and found it aesthetically pleasing. Decided to try the Fresh Fruit Bingsu, which was certainly good, but not ~$21 good. Next time, I'll try their pistachio mousse. Friendly service, clean decor, great lighting, multiple tables, bathroom upstairs. Convenient parking lot with ~8 spots. Free parking on Springfield.

This location is small and does not have a wide variety of pastries like the other locations I have…read morebeen to. There's a nice seating area upstairs. The employees are pleasant nice cakes selection.

Such a cute addition to the neighborhood. Very clean…read moreorganized place. Friendly service. Ordered a matcha late and also bought some pastries which were delicious. I'll definitely be back to try some more items.

Cute little hole in the wall bakery!…read more I got an almond croissant for $3.50. It was fresh and flavorful! I would go back again!! There are a few seats but limited.

Excellent bakery. The lemon bars are probably the best I've ever had. The lady working there was…read morevery friendly and patient. Will definitely be back!

Local Greek bakery with delicious baked goods, cakes and pastry ( not just Greek pastries). Place…read morewas packed as it is Greek Easter this Sunday. Staff are very friendly and efficient.

Growing up in Northeast Queens, bakeries were everywhere. You could walk into almost any…read moreneighborhood and have your pick of incredible baked goods, often from family-run shops specializing in different ethnic traditions. Over the years, as many of those bakers retired, the number of quality bakeries slowly dwindled. One by one, many of the old favorites disappeared. So when Aphrodite's opened, I was eager--and a bit skeptical--to see if it would be worth the trip. Then I tried their mini cheese empanadas, and that settled it. These little sweet treats are unbelievably addictive. I've brought them to gatherings and shared them with friends and family, and without fail they disappear almost instantly. I honestly can't think of another baked item I've purchased that has been so universally loved. Since then, I've started exploring more of their pastries and baked goods, and each visit has been a pleasant surprise. One item seems better than the next. No, the prices are not cheap--but the quality absolutely justifies it. In this case, you really do get what you pay for. If you stop in, do yourself a favor and try the mini cheese empanadas--you'll understand why they've become my go-to order.