((3.75 stars)) an…read moreA-okay Dominican bakery serving up cakes, pastries, empanadas and sandwiches on Clinton Street in the Lower East Side. very much a local hole-in-the-wall serving up a variety of baked eats and coffee to area residents. no seating here as the place is fairly small and narrow as it is more of a grab-n-go or stand and eat. there are standard bakery eats like croissants, doughnuts, cookies, cinnamon rolls and more as well as more Spanish desserts and sweets like dulce de leche cake, flan, tembleque. the coffee here is pretty standard coffee maker coffee--A-okay and does the job, but nothing special. the baked items err on the sugary side as i tried the doughnuts, cookies, and cinnamon rolls. . there's a pretty large menu of made-on-the-grill sandwiches like the bacon and egg roll sandwich on a long roll that i got here, recently. the sandwich was made to order to-go. it was satisfying sandwich post-gym and they toast/press the sandwich. the bacon + egg were cooked nicely went well with the bread which was buttered, rich, and pressed. overall, Santo Domingo is very much a product of Spanish-speaking folks that anchored the Lower East Side and very much exist to serve them.

Today 2/10, I bought a delicious Dulce de Leche cake. All the guests loved it! It was moist and…read moredelicious! I love this bakery! Lina is so sweet, thoughtful and kind. She has great customer service! On Friday, I bought two big loafs of bread, a slice of pineapple cake, a slice of plain Dominican cake, a slice of caramel cake and a tres leches cake. Everything was absolutely delicious! My family and I know about good cakes, and this place really have the most delicious, moist and flavorful cakes and pastries ever. The staff is so helpful and friendly! The place is small but it doesn't matter because everything they sell is delicious! The only down side for me was the fact that they only take cash.

I ordered the red velvet, smores, and chocolate chip cookie and all three was so good. Cookies were…read moresoft and yummy. I also got a tres leche and that was AMAZING. Overall great desserts and great vibes. The workers were also very friendly.

While I was heading to the train station on a Citi Bike, I realized there was a bakery. I happen to…read morebe on the hunt for some cake to enjoy on the train back to Philadelphia. So I whipped my bike around, and headed inside. The exterior of the store is small and cute. I loved seeing everything in the window. Great advertising. The name itself also made us giggle. There were a few others walking by and they had a giggle too. Clever for sure. Really gets people looking. Once inside there were two men working. I think it was close to closing because they were wrapping things up. But, they were willing to help us place our order and get us situated. They were kind and helpful. I opted for a chocolate base cupcake, red velvet, and funfetti. Funfetti was my favorite! The cake was moist and the icing was nice and sugary. I prefer a sugary icing. The chocolate cupcake was rich in flavor. I absolutely loved the cupcakes. Simple with a little pizazz. The cost was about $4+ for each cupcake. I think that is on point and pretty reasonable. It is comparable to other bakeries in NY and other states. I'd definitely return to grab some more on my next trip.

Just wanted to express my deepest thanks to an employee by the name of Maiya here. I was so…read morestressed+sweating to make it out of work in time to pick up an order . (And not that it's relevant, but this order was for myself as a co-caretaker, my friend who just got surgery for cancer, & her mom . So it really meant a lot for me to be able to pick up & feed us , and for food I was excited for us to eat!!! I had been looking forward to currant rolls, Allan's Bakery breads, and perhaps patties for DAYS . Days!!! ) Anyway. I love Allan's original location in Flatbush, and I love this 3yo location in LES. Every one of their baked goods is made with love+intention. Try out different things, share with others, & enjoy! Stellar food biz by stellar crews. Thanks so much, y'all! Just wanted to express my deepest thanks to an employee by the name of Maiya here. I was so stressed+sweating to make it out of work in time to pick up an order . (And not that it's relevant, but this order was for myself as a co-caretaker, my friend who just got surgery for cancer, & her mom . So it really meant a lot for me to be able to pick up & feed us , and for food I was excited for us to eat!!! I had been looking forward to currant rolls, Allan's Bakery breads, and perhaps patties for DAYS . Days!!! ) Anyway. I love Allan's original location in Flatbush, and I love this 3yo location in LES. Every one of their baked goods is made with love+intention. Try out different things, share with others, & enjoy! Stellar food biz by stellar crews. Thanks so much, y'all!

Cute bakery facing the street, door unlocks from the inside. They have lots of options -savory and…read moresweet! Service is good and they have free samples for you to try out their rolls! The filling in the patties are delicious and full, will definitely come back again!

There's truly an endless amount of positive things I can say about Beignet Cafe, and I honestly do…read moretell everyone I know about this hidden gem. I first discovered Beignet Cafe on my usual walk through the Union Sq farmers market, with my first experience being when they operated off of a folding table-deep fryer setup (it's true, and I have attached the photos to prove it!) The beignets were fresh, and I was so intrigued finding somewhere that sold these deep fried pillowy treats outside of New Orleans. Two years later, Beignet Cafe is doing better than ever, AND with an upgraded cart that definitely catches the eye. While most people visit a restaurant/food truck/stand for the actual quality of the food, I truly think the biggest selling point behind Beignet Cafe has to be the customer service. The owner, Dave, has positivity radiating off of him & chats with each customer as if they're his lifelong friend. Just by standing at his cart for a few minutes I've seen him greet returning customers by name, new customers with a smile, and even furry friends with kindness. When grabbing a snack here, you're not only receiving amazing coffee with chicory & the most delicious, pillow-y beignets in NYC, but you're receiving joy and happiness that will get you through your day. My favorite is to stop by in the morning before work to beat the crowds, chit chat with Dave a bit & use that sugary goodness to kick start my day. Happen to be in Union Square on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays? Be sure to find them across from the farmers market. And if you miss those days, he's occasionally in the UWS on Sundays as well!

Beignet Cafe is a beignet and coffee cart that pops up in Union Square for a few hours Friday…read morethrough Sunday partnering with Cafe Du Monde of New Orleans to bring freshly fried beignets to NYC. We stopped by one morning to enjoy a "New Orleans Classic Combo" of beignets and cafe au lait. The beignets were pillowy on the inside, crispy on the outside and piled high with powdered sugar. These were the best beignets we've had in NYC and we are happy to add this to our list of spots for a coffee and sweet treat

The nostalgia of a poptart!!! This little bakery/ cafe was a pleasant surprise. I saw their…read moresandwich board in front of a bar and was drawn in. I am so glad that I was - the gentleman behind the counter was very friendly and mentioned that his wife was the baker! Every item that I ordered (poptart, brownie, and chocolate chip cookie) were delicious. I will be back to try the other poptart filling flavors!

now a "speakeasy" is usually a bar hidden in a mother business--what is a pastry shop "hidden" in…read morebar called--an "easy bake"? Ha! Nella's Pastry is hidden in plain sight inside Summit Bar (a longtime cocktail institution on Avenue C). open Monday-Friday during the day, Nella's serves up a variety of baked treats--cakes, cookies, and more. grabbed a Raspberry Pop-Tart ($5 ish) + tip) to go. really good--two pieces of frosted buttery crumbly shortbread filled with Raspberry jam...layers of sweetness and texture without being too sweet. definitely get one of the three pop-tart flavors! there's seating if you want hide from the outside world and eat in. it's a friendly vibe that comes out in those baked bites. enjoy the calories

The Donut Pub was recommended to me by a local, so I had to come check it out…read more This was my first time visiting and I was happily overwhelmed with the huge wall of donuts and all of the different types and flavors. I ended up getting a pumpkin donut and a drink, and both really hit the spot. Despite the number of donuts, I really felt like it was high quality. The space itself looks newly renovated and there was plenty of bar seating. I will be back to continue making my way through the menu!

We got here at 10 am on a Saturday morning and there was only one other customer. This place was…read moresuper clean; the counters were spotless. The cashier was friendly and gave us several recommendations, including the Tres Leches Croissant Donut. Everything tasted delicious. We got two Maple Bacon Croissant Donut, one Tree Leches Croissant Donut, one Glazed Croissant Donut, one Oreo Donut, and one Brooklyn Kreme. I think the Brooklyn Kreme is my favorite; it's not stuffed with a pudding/custard, but a fluffy vanilla filling that was similar to a frosting. SO GOOD.

The chocolate chip cookie is amazing! The staff are very friendly. Shae, and Christian were very…read morefriendly and personable. I highly recommend Funny Face Bakery.

I was in search of a sweet treat and decided to try Funny Face Bakery. Funny Face Bakery…read morespecializes in personalized cookies as well as classic flavors like chocolate chip, sprinkle, cookies and cream, and Crumbfetti. Since it was just me, I ordered the four-pack of mini cookies for $8.00 and a black and white cookie. The four-pack included chocolate chip, cookies and cream, sprinkle, and Crumbfetti. You can choose whichever flavors you want, so you can get all chocolate chip or mix and match from those available flavors. The chocolate chip cookie was my favorite! It was warm and delicious. I also love black and white cookies, and this one didn't disappoint. I especially enjoyed the chocolate side of the cookie. Overall, I would definitely order this combination again.

We did a custom order for our baby shower, which was mushroom themed, and Rebecca's definitely came…read morethrough! We ordered both toad stool (bday cake flavor) and hedgehog (chocolate cake) designs, and we were so impressed by the final result. They are pretty easy to communicate with via email, but just make sure you give them about 2-3 weeks notice. I liked the chocolate flavor a lot more, it was more brownie like. The birthday cake was way too sweet for me. Not sure I would buy this on my own walking through Essex market, but I would definitely order again for a themed party! The only problem we had was with the packaging - they don't fit very many in 1 box and didn't have big shopping bags, so we had to carry 6-7 boxes around town which was quite inconvenient. Now that we know, we'll be more prepared next time with our own big bags

We used to come here every couple of weeks back when they were located in a different part of the…read moremarket, so this isn't coming from someone who walked in once just looking for something to complain about. We actually used to enjoy stopping by. The cake pops were good enough, and honestly, a big part of the appeal was the novelty. Unfortunately, the experience now feels completely different. The employees came across as rude and combative - which was disappointing because we had been regular customers before. I understand that people have off days, but the attitude made it feel like customers were more of an inconvenience than the reason the business exists. The cake pops themselves are fine, but not special enough to make up for poor service. They still have the cute molded look, and I can see why people are drawn to them at first, but once the novelty wears off, they're pretty mediocre. The flavor and texture don't stand out compared to everything else available at the market. I briefly considered World Cup cake pops from them, but after this visit, It's ironic seeing "#SupportSmall" on the back of their shirts, because I really do try to support small local businesses. But support goes both ways. If the experience makes customers feel unwelcome, then I guess I won't #SupportSmall in this case. Considering how many good options there are at this market, you're honestly not missing anything by choosing a different vendor. There are too many places nearby with better food, better service, and a more welcoming attitude to settle for cake pops that are mostly carried by novelty.