Cute little coffee shop. The drinks were really delcious and the coffee was melo but strong…read more They have only outdoor seating. With 3 small tables. The girls working the bar and and cashier were nice and efficient!

I don't usually find myself in Howard Beach, but I was in the area and decided to check this spot…read moreout. The place is really cute with a nice ambiance, and it's conveniently located near the water -- definitely has that chill café vibe. I ordered the honeycomb latte and a chocolate croissant. The latte was smooth and enjoyable, not too sweet, and a great midday pick-me-up. The croissant, however, was a bit disappointing -- it wasn't warmed up (and I wasn't asked if I wanted it toasted), so the chocolate inside was still hard and not very melty or rich like you'd expect. Unfortunately, I got there just after the kitchen closed at 3 PM, so I missed out on trying one of their sandwiches, which I was really looking forward to. Overall, it's a cute place if you're already nearby, but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come

I stopped in to grab a birthday cake. Upon entering I wasn't greeted so I said hello to the…read morecashier. The only person that was in my view. She never responded. Another person walked near where I was standing and asked if they could help me. I asked her the flavor of a particular cake, then selected the cake I wanted. She asked if I wanted happy birthday on it and I told her yes. She asked the cashier if she could ring me up. She asked if I was paying cash or card, I told her cash. I gave her the money, she gave me back my change then walked away from the register and went in the back, she never said thank or anything else. The young lady that was helping me put my cake in a bag and thanked me for coming in. I asked her name because she was very polite and displayed great customer service. Her name was Angelica.

Been patronizing this Bakery since 1989; lived in Howard Beach for 20 years When the original…read moreowners a father and a daughter team ran it for years that's when sugar bun was a 5 star + bakery !! Now in my opinion it's at best-of-three star bakery Café ; everything changes new owner he's not so friendly prices are through the roof; the staff that he has he's very blessed because they are very professional friendly and fast..... Coffee is fantastic; their baked items are very good; prices are insane..... I get it we all know that inflation is up everywhere & on everything but a cup of coffee and my favorite a tea biscuit toasted with butter and jelly $7.00 that's insane.. I still patronize this business on special occasions and holidays like i said all their bakery items are good but for a everyday breakfast stop definitely not.... They do offer Breakfast & Lunch they have a full kitchen & menu; They do have plenty of seating; Parking out front on the boulevard it's a hit or miss; we have commercial trucks so we can't use their parking lot in the rear.... I do recommend if you're in the area; But would I drive out of my way to get here Nooooo Sir !!! Best Regards, Greg D & Family

I love a really simple concept when it comes to donuts. I enjoy the texture their donuts achieve…read more because they use rice flour. It works really well especially when it's paired with their delectable blueberry cream cheese filling. If I could, I would have eaten 5 but they are pretty hefty and 1 is all you need. The whipped cream on the side as a rip and dip situation was a nice touch. The service was quick and no frills. My partner was really into their corn dogs as well. Always a plus if you can get a sweet and savory treat. There wasn't much to the ambiance that was note worthy but I will definitely come back for another donut. The fact that I didn't take a picture is proof that I hovered that bad boy. Would definitely recommend. Also have to add that their chewy Dubai chocolate cookie was crazy addicting and surprising. I tried to savor it for 2 days - wish I was joking.

4/5 "Passion Fruit Mousse Donut $9.99- Donut filled with…read morehomemade passion fruit mousse covered with melted chocolate" the passion cream is amazing, thought the melted chocolate was icing-didn't try it but I think it'd be better w/o the icing/melted chocolate either way 4/5 "Blueberry Cream Cheese Donut $5.50- Donut filled with blueberry cream cheese" - really good 3/5 Dubai chewy cookie- it's mochi, idk why they call it cookie, too sweet like dubai chocolate anything,

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!

Came here on a Friday at 1 PM to get a tarot milk hot tea. On the menu it says it's $6.50 for a…read morelarge and somehow my total came out to $7.60. When I asked it was because it's an additional $.50 because the tea is hot. My drink was delicious. It could've been a little bit hotter, but honestly, it was the right temperature so you could immediately drink it. Unfortunately, I was walking outside and it got cold halfway through my walk. There was a little bit of a language barrier with the cashier who was taking my order. I was trying to ask what was in their holiday drinks and I wasn't able to get a clear answer. There was a number of food model that were on the counter, not super appetizing.

U-Crew was a great neighborhood boba shop! I had a peach green tea with lychee jelly and it was…read moregreat. They also have really cute desserts that would be cool to try out one day!

Staff very helpful and I would recommend any one to come to this location . Also you are treated…read morevery well . You are in good hands . Every thing you need is just right . I would always seek good professional help .

Payment and ordering the cake was a breeze so much so I double check the invoice and it was all…read moreexactly what I described ( the pickup time, cake details, colors etc) However when it came the day of pick up 1.cake was not really on time ( went at 11 suppose to be for 10 am ) 2. Was told they would DELIVER instead, I pleaded please before party time ( 1pm ) 3. Cake arrived Late at 136pm ! During my party . 4. details were all wrong , the name was on the bottom tier, the number was suppose to be in YELLOW, the design of the crayons were poor design and nothing like the picture I submitted, the cake appeared very rushed / sloppy/ bumpy. 4. People complained of the taste of the bottom tier ( vanilla tasted bad ) 5. Cupcakes were suppose to be rainbow topping NOT separate color I was offered a 100 dollar STORE credit however after this I won't spend at this location or recommend this location. A cake / desserts are so important to the decor and taste and they had neither. The process was quite stressful the DAY of the party and I use the cake because I had no other choice at that point. In the end choose a place that will consider pick up times, design details and taste! seriously and professionally.

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.

We were here to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had a party of 8 and everyone enjoyed their…read moredining experience. It was my first time visiting Sugar Factory and I had a great time. My appetizer and entree were hot when they arrived to the table. I enjoyed my menu choices especially the buffalo wings because they are one of my favorite foods. Our server Vivi was absolutely amazing and constantly checked on our table to make sure we were okay. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice. It was decorated for Valentine's Day which was cute. My friend enjoyed her birthday at Sugar Factory and stated she will be back soon. The Sugar Factory candy store is located next to the restaurant. Photos of celebrities who visited various Sugar Factory locations adorn the walls. Candy galore for the sugar lovers.

This is my second time being here. I went one time before for brunch. Both times I have found the…read moremusic to be very loud. It can be hard to hear members of your dining party at times. They kept replaying the same songs. Both times that I dined here there have been numerous birthday gatherings throughout the restaurant. The staff brings out what appears to be ice cream with fire sparklers and sing happy birthday. It's a good place to hold large gatherings of people. We ordered the calamari to start. These did not taste good. They needed more black pepper and some were very chewy. It would make sense to cut up the included peppers instead of providing two whole peppers. They should put a different dipping sauce with them. The marinara sauce did not go well with them and the marinara sauce could be improved upon in general. All of my dinner party ordered the steak frites - 12 oz ribeye with signature fries. The dish also comes with a side Caesar salad, and Hawaiian sweet rolls with a side of cinnamon-honey butter. I ordered my steak medium and it came out medium which I was pleased about. The steak tasted good. Given that we ordered from the steak frites section of the menu I expected for the steak to be pre-sliced but it was not. The Caesar salad was delicious! The croutons weren't hard, which was really nice. The dressing for the salad was great. I wish I got just a Caesar salad for my entree. The fries were good. There are three options for fries: signature; truffle; and Parmesan. I wanted truffle but Emilio stated the restaurant was out of the truffle oil. The rolls and the cinnamon-honey butter were really good also! I loved the roasted cremini mushrooms side. They were seasoned very well. In the past for brunch, I had the steak and eggs which come with home fries and buttered toast. The whole meal was delicious. Would definitely return for this meal. A member of the dinner party ordered the yummy yummy love mimosa and enjoyed it. I ordered the ocean blue margarita. When my drink came I took a sip of it and notified there were random yellow particles floating in my drink and the glassware was broken. I alerted Emilio and he took back the drink and brought me back another one. When I got the drink back I noticed there weren't anymore floating yellow particles in it, which makes me wonder what was in the original drink I was provided. While both drinks were the "same" drink they tasted completely different. It would be nice to see more consistency with the drinks. When I went for brunch before I ordered another drink and I also was not impressed by the flavor of it. For the prices of these drinks they should taste better than they have the past two times I've been here. Our server Emilio, while pleasant, did not really stop by to check on us to see if we enjoyed our meal or if there were any concerns. We spent a good amount of time waiting to place our orders and waiting for him to stop by so we could pay our check. There is a 20% gratuity automatically added for "parties of 0 or larger."

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

#OMG!!!!! If you…read moreever find yourself at JFK and have a layover or you're just jonesing for a cannoli, you got to jump in a cab and get here! The pignoli cookies and Sfogliatelle are the best. Any thing you can think of.... Butter cookies anything. Go here! Once you eat bread or Italian cookies from this place you will hate the people that get to live near here. The service is great. The ambiance is all New York should be. Nice people that don't waste your time. Get in and get out! Enjoy!

I really wanted to like this neighborhood bakery, but my last two visits were disappointing. The…read morepastries I purchased were very hard in the center and didn't taste fresh. There was a large display of items available, which made it seem like many of the pastries had been sitting out for a while. I mentioned the issue, but unfortunately the owner didn't acknowledge my concern. It's disappointing because I always hope to support local businesses, but freshness and customer service are important. Don't spend your money here!