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    Tai Pan Bakery

    3.6 (340 reviews)
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    Closed 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Sally V.

    I ve been coming here for decades; love the mini eggnog here -- But recently the customer service is honestly terrible. There's no system for the line at all. One person comes in with ten family members and suddenly they're all crowding the counter and placing separate orders -- it's chaotic, especially during the busy morning rush. There were about 5-6 staff members working, but none of them seemed to be managing the flow. No one was directing customers, and it felt disorganized. At one point, they even cut off the line or spoke in Chinese to let others jump ahead, which was really frustrating. I eventually gave up and walked over to Rainbow Bakery just a block away -- only two staff members there, but the line was clear and manageable. Taipan seriously needs a floor manager or at least some sort of system to keep things fair and efficient.

    Classic Egg Tarts and a Green Tea Egg Tart
    Generous Y.

    Don't let the ratings deceive you, they're just gatekeeping the egg tarts. Not speaking on anything else. Large and generous fillings while not being dry. However, each tart was $2.50. Cash only and a box is only available for orders of 6 (so we added one extra). Classic Egg Tart - creamy and sweet, very delightful. Crust is thin enough and isn't dry. Overall smooth and light. My brother says they're up in his top 5 or so. I thought they were great but not can't confidently rank. Green Tea Egg Tart - unique, I'd say this is the mild equivalent of the classic. Best for your parents who might be more sensitive to sweetness or just prefer the simple things. Not super strong, but the green tea ingredients reduce the amount of sweetness as a nice counterbalance.

    Andrew H.

    This is your standard, no-frills Chinese bakery. I came here for an egg tart, and it's very standard - come in, order what you want, and sit down to eat. I liked that they have space to sit. I didn't order any buns and just got the egg tart this time, but would come back in the future to try some more. It's self service here.

    Nancy W.

    Tai Pan Bakery has been a long standing bakery on Main street for many years. From bakery food varieties such as egg tarts, Sponge cakes, roast pork buns, neopolitan cakes, fruit cakes, drinks, and more. There's something for everyone. Portuguese egg tarts are what my husband loves to have when he stops by Tai Pan bakery. He has said before, this is the only bakery he's seen where the egg tarts are oval shaped, not circle. More egg is a great thing. Whether you stop by for a quick bite or buy a variety of different baked goods to bring home - check out Tai Pan bakery. Cash only. Parking along main street is tricky so becareful and read street signs. Walking is recommended, park your car in Skyview Mall (a bit of a walk, but worth it compared to the other overpriced lots).

    Ken W.

    The watermelon milk shake was excellent and sufficient sweetness; easy to drink as it was quite smooth.

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    May W.

    I have been coming to this bakery since I was a kid. My mom will only order her fresh chestnut-filling birthday cake here. I come for the Portuguese egg custard. Is delicious. The service is fast

    Detailed map of what to expect. Traffic is heavy and loaded with cars delivery trucks and buses
    The Review Guru ..

    I was in the neighborhood of Main Street in Flushing in Queens when I remembered a place where I could sit, have a delicious percolated coffee and a desert. Tai Pan is the Peter Pan of deserts in my opinion. There are a whole slu of other coffee shops in the area just not as many tables for patrons to have a seat. I did think about Starbucks just down the street but sometimes big name brands can be over rated and I just wanted something simple without all the hype. Perculator coffee will always taste better than coffee pot any day. Their coffee is smooth, tasty, and oh boy HOT which means it lasts longer to sip down without it getting cold. I had a Medium coffee and a lemon pastry filling all for $5.25. I really wasn't expecting the size of the pastry which was huge soft, gushing with lemon filling. PARKING: There are two parking lots in the area circled in yellow in one of my posted pictures. The red circle is Tai Pan Bakery. Both require a payment the larger one will cost more but have way more spaces, the smaller one is ALWAYS PACKED and tough to get a spot. I would highly recommend just parking your car on the outskirts of flushing in a residential area and take a nearby bus. Something I do often when I come out this way. BATHROOM(S): There is only "ONE" for both men and women but you have to ask for the key behind the counter. This is Queens remember?, people can just walk in off the street and think they are entitled to pee. Side Note: *I wasn't handed a sales receipt, perhaps she forgot? *The establishment could use a few more tables and chairs in my opinion. They only had 7. If your out this way come check them out and tell them the Guru sent you *The Review Guru Long Island NY

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    Winni Z.

    This is my family's go to place for the classic fruit cake that your Chinese parents like because it is "not too sweet." Their fruit cakes are spongey and my Chinese parents approved I've never tried their other pastries so I don't know if they are any good.

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    John C.

    Excellent bakery with a long history. Been servicing the area since I was a little kid. Still the best Chinese bakery even with all the newcomers. Seating is impossible to get unless you hover over the tables for more than 10 minutes. Very crowded with locals and tourists even on weekdays. You would see people from far away ordering a ton of stuff for the long trip home on a regular basis.

    Pineapple bread, milk tea, curry beef triangles (2) and coconut cream bun
    Jiali L.

    This used to be my go to Chinese bakery every time I passed through Chinatown. For the Flushing location, I'd make the trek even if it wasn't on the way, just to stop in! It's been a while since I've come back but recently I made my way once again. They have all the same staples: classics like pineapple buns, hot dog buns, egg tarts, cakes, etc. Over time, I will say that not everything tastes the same as it used to. This used to be my favorite spot for egg tarts since their crusts were especially flaky but I haven't tried it recently so I can't speak to the current quality. When I came this time, I got the following: milk tea with sugar, coconut cream bun (my grandpa likes these), two curry beef triangles, and pineapple bun/bread. My grandpa has been trying the coconut cream buns from several places and his initial observation was that there wasn't as much cream in this one compared to Fay Da's. The curry beef triangles were still as flaky as I remembered and I like these slightly better than Fay Da's personally for that reason. Pineapple bread is a classic bakery bread and usually pretty good from most bakeries. However, this was a bit of a let down for me because while it tasted fine, the crumbly part on top felt a bit dry and hard (and I didn't wait too long to eat it so that usually isn't the case). This was a bit surprising to me so I wasn't sure if the quality had changed since I'd last gone or if it was just the batch that day. That definitely won't deter me from coming back to Taipan Bakery though I'd definitely need to retry the egg tart and other favorites to see if the quality has held up. The curry beef triangles (ga li jiao) are still my favorite so I'm happy about that! Definitely come by and try out their baked goods if you're in the area!

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    Perfect for a cheap, quick & authentic bite to eat on Canal. Try the buns and the egg tarts!

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    The bread selection is ok, the service is fast. There's nothing really special to note except that it's a pretty local bakery.

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    Love it one of my favorite places for egg tarts and pork fu buns. The lines are a bit long sometimes though.

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