By far this is still one of my favorite bakeries in Brooklyn! I still love their bun selections, but after discovering their Portuguese egg tarts many moons back I felt like I was in heaven. I've told many of my friends and they too feel this place has the most amazing egg tarts in this part of town! It still doesn't beat Golden Gate Bakery in San Fran, but this is better than nothing. And due to popular demand, these flaky tarts will be sold out quick! read more

Xinfa Bakery - Portuguese egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This bakery has very unique pastry. I love the hotdog with scallion bun. The flow of the line and service is excellent!

I've been waiting to order some Portuguese egg tarts from here for over a year. Every time I go, I was never lucky enough to get any and was always told I needed to call and order in advance. I tried to call, but their line was always busy or no one picked up! However, recently i found the secret. You need to call in the morning and order for the afternoon. I've added a few extra pounds since I discovered this secret method. Their Portuguese egg tarts are so custardy and sometimes too hot to eat right away! read more

I'd really be interested to see how these businesses justify opening so many bakeries on 8th avenue. Seriously, there's about one every block. But hey, when they're as good as Xin Fa, there's really no reason to complain. First thing you'll notice is that Xin Fa is more crowded than a lot of the other ones, and that's for good reason - their bread and pastries are more unique and are freshly made for the most part. Also a reason why they cost more than other bakeries in the area. My favorite buns were probably the coconut custard and the salty sesame ones. Of course, like other bakeries, they also sell cakes and drinks, though I had neither. Definitely worth stopping by to pick up some breakfast or for an afternoon snack. read more

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This has to be one of the best bakery I've eaten in Brooklyn. Every time I go there there's always a small line, but hey are quick, you pick what you want, and they grab it with their tongs and bag it for you. Their breads and buns are very fresh and sometimes even warm, that's when you know they just came out the oven. My favorite here are sesame ball and egg custards, must try. I might be biased because I love anything with sesame. But hey you can try it out for yourself. They have different variety of breads and bun that I don't see in other bakeries around here. I sometimes feel adventurous and try them, but it's a hit or miss for me. I come here at least once a week to indulge myself,lol. Buns are about $1 or so each, very inexpensive. read more

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I come here pretty often since I have a handful of bakery cards. I recently ordered a box of their egg tart and coconut tart to share at a BBQ and they all loved it. The egg tart isn't like your typical egg tart, I think it's called something else but I forgot. The crust is thinner than usual and there's a lot of tart! The bread varies. It's really a hit or miss on timing for the exact type of bread you want. They just keep popping out different types. You can also ask one of the workers if they have a specific type of bread in the back and they will go check. It's of course crowded, as any Chinese bakery. Their line system sucks though; you line along the bread options so you order as you're on the line. They also have a bunch of desserts as you enter; I feel like they should have put the bread there. The pineapple filled breads go fast! The baked pork buns are rarely displayed as well as the hot dog buns. I'm absolutely addicted to Chinese bakery bread so I could go on and on about it. The prices are very reasonable and majority of the time it's still warm. I never sat in because it's usually full and I don't think any Chinese bakery on 8th ave has bathrooms. read more

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These are AMAZING! I usually don't like egg tarts that I can buy in Chinatown, but these will actually get me out of bed early to walk over and grab some. The custard has a really nice silken texture to it and its not too sweet. I would call in to order them to make sure they have enough tarts for your order. read more

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I wouldn't lie that their Portuguese tarts are really good. & that's why's there's 2 stars. Customer service took away points. Every time I call to ask if they have it, at times they would tell me you can't order anymore you have to come and get it. "If we have it when you come we have it. If we don't then we don't." And when I call again a week later they allow people to Order. It's only probably because no one has the time to waste To go there knowing there is none left for you. Especially when you tell them to hold and you're on the way they still say no. Without people placing orders. They are literally losing business. It makes no sense when they keep changing it from can't place orders to being able to order again. So I called and placed an order for 6. They said 1:30. I got there at 1:27 expecting to leave with it but no. It's not done and I have to wait an extra 15 minutes. If it's not gonna be done by the given time do not tell me 1:30. They literally gave me an attitude saying "you want it then wait if you don't want it then don't wait". What kind of customer service is that? There were also 2 boxes of 6 that was there and was ordered by someone else. But they haven't bought it. So I asked if I can pay and get it first since they're late. They said no. 10 minutes later another women came out and asked them why is there a box of 6 here and asked me if I wanted the box of 6. I was like no. You didn't wanna give it to me before and I'm here waiting already. Why would I take the old ones when I can get fresh ones? read more

This bakery has got to be the cleanest on 8th avenue. Even though it might be a bit more pricier than Dragon Bay Bakery, their ambiance and their baked goods are upgrades compared to their competition. As soon as you walk into the bakery, there are more high end pastries like chocolate cakes and accurate English translations of the pastries you are drooling in front of. Toward the back end of the bakery, there are ample choices of packaged cookies, breads, and other baked goods. The selection is very unique and inventive. It takes a spin on the typical Chinese baked goods and makes it a bit better. For example, since another yelp user recommended the Bird's Nest bun, I had to pick one up for myself. It is covered with scallions, squid, and a slice of egg on top. Inside, there was a pleasant dollop of mayonnaise inside with a soft and chewy bread surrounding the middle. It was quite a surprise from the typical Chinese bakery fare and I welcome this charming little addition to the bustling neighborhood of 8th ave. Price: $1.50 Item Purchased: Bird's Nest Bun Picture: Yes (2). See above. read more

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Food is great unfortunately customers did not follow covid19 regulations. Signs in Chinese & English indicated 3 customers only in store.. I waited outside as I am the 4th person. A lady walked right in & started to order. I let it go bc a 2 customers inside was about to step outside. I was ready to enter. Then another lady just walked in & started to order. I said to her, there's a line. She looked at me & replied "I don't have to stand in line bc what I am ordering is right here. I have done the same thing before" I said, "it does not matter, u still need to wait. I am ahead of u." The worker continued to served her. The worker then said, "I will pack your item, just stand in line." Then more customers came in. A big guy was telling the lady that ordered ahead of me said in Chinese that I was wrong. He told me to shut up. Wow that really passed me off. I pointed the sign to all the customers "3 people only". I then counted there are now 4 & more. The only reason I had this altercation bc the bakery had a big sign at the window indicated that there was a rumor of the owner/workers have covid. The sign claimed its not true. The owner said this bakery takes precautions seriously. Well, those workers DID NOT ask the customers to step outside bc they had max out. As for the boss's big note regarding safety of workers & customers...well, I definitely will not go back, they lied. The workers does not follow safety precautions. read more

I read about the coveted Portuguese egg tart but never made the effort to try it due to the alleged long line. But I walked passed the store the other day and told my friend about the crave. I didn't want one since I had a really big lunch already and had no appetite for dessert. She dragged me in and fortunately they had them on display. We were so lucky that day and grabbed the last one for 1.25. I am so glad we went in since it was one of the best Portuguese egg tarts I've had. It was very hot like it just came out of the oven The custard was so creamy the whole thing just melted in my mouth. It's definitely worth the money. read more

Great Chinese bakery at suspiciously reasonable prices. The tables are rarely wiped down. There's also no public toilets. One might wait for freshly made egg tarts, but they are so worth it. Especially at $1.25 each. Pro tip: after entering, make sure the door is closed or the entire place will smell like the outside (i.e. sewage). read more

These are, hands down, my favorite egg tarts in Brooklyn, possibly New York. They're so popular, there is often a line to purchase them. You should call and order a box because while one will fill you up, it will not be enough. I've never tried anything else from this bakery, but everything else looks pretty good too. read more

This place has the best Portuguese egg tart ever. Besides, what attracts me is that they have new seasonal bread or cake from time to time. They had the mango cake in the summer and now it is the raisin pecan cupcake. It has the fragrance and taste of raisin butter cookies and the unique texture which goes extremely well with coffee (it is not moisturizing soft but easily melt in the mouth). read more

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A gem in this neighborhood for sure~! The cakes are adorable and more 'high end' which is perfect for office parties, etc. And the Egg Tarts are INCREDIBLE. The bakery is also clean and more modern than many other shops in that neighborhood. read more

Egg tart and sponge cake must try! It's hard to find parking but worth the walk. Staff was friendly and very efficient.

I traveled a little ways to try the raved about Portuguese egg tarts and they did not disappoint. The texture of the custard was so creamy and it was very delicious fresh out the oven or cold the next day. read more

Not your traditional bakery in china town or Brooklyn where you'll find many elderly people just hanging out. The prices are reasonable, but they ran out of tapioca for the bubble tea ($2.75). I had a dried pork bun, I would rate a 7/10. Not the best I've had, but nice for a quick bite. The atmosphere was nice, but I wasn't given service for several minutes. read more

I have never felt the need to write a review or talk bad about another person's business but I have been very frustrated with this location for a while now. For the past 2 week or so I've been trying to take my girlfriend to this location to get the Portuguese egg tarts that I fell in love with years ago. I called to try to reserve some but the lady over the phone said that they no longer do that and I would have to come to the store to buy them, not a problem at all. I have now gone to the store atleast 4 times in the past 2 weeks and on every occasion I have left empty handed because they "sold out". One time there was even a tray of egg tarts on the side and the lady still refused to sell even one to me because someone "reserved them" even though they no longer allow this... Guys I'm trying to buy egg tarts not yeezys. I don't want to camp out just to buy some, so please do something about this. read more

The egg tarts here are so fresh! They are made every 30 minutes. I was lucky enough to go when they were just coming out of the oven. They were hot and delicious. They are also really cheap! The bakery gets busy really fast as well. read more

Definitely pre-order your portuguese egg tarts via phone! I always get them by the dozens but they also sell them in singles. Love them!

Out of all the coffee shops on 8th avenue this place is pretty cool. Love the Japanese Almond Cake, Cheese Cake, the Pecan Tart was eeehhhhhhhh but very delicious with a lot of pecans for sure and not that make your teeth scream with sugar flavor. I hate stuff that's so sweet. There's so much good baked goods in this location and the coffee is very good. Plus they have a smoothie menu and large tea selection. This is a little gem hidden amongst many duplicated coffee shops on 8th avenue. read more

Best egg tarts I've had in nyc! It was so good and so fresh. Not too sugary and you can really taste the eggs. It was baked super fresh. I first came around 2:30 on a Sunday and it was all sold out. They told me to come back around 4 and I placed an order with them over the phone. The ladies were super nice over the phone and took my order. Although there was a wait getting to pick up my egg tarts, it was worth it! Definitely returning for more! read more

PORTUGUESE EGG TARTS!!!! I cannot stress how delicious these are! Make sure to call ahead to order them! I think everyone agrees how amazing these are so I won't describe them anymore. This place is one of the cleanest bakeries I have been to 8th ave Chinatown and all their bread are also very good. I've only had some breads here but they seem to be very fresh and right out of the oven. The bakery is very busy so it means this place is super good! read more

The egg tarts are very fresh and good. You can order them in advance to avoid the long wait. I also tried the pineapple bun which was as hard as a rock. Do not get that!! read more

Some of the best egg tarts I've ever had! Probably in my top 3 all time! Fresh and hot to order! Located in Brooklyn's Chinatown so it's kind of a journey but you won't be disappointed! read more

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This and Lily Bloom Bakery by 86th Street are a chain. Come here for the egg tarts for sure. Be sure to reserve a box in advance as they're super popular. read more

This place was a gem! The eggtarts were super fresh, right out of the oven. The dough was thin, crispy, and the best texture to balance the sweetness and creaminess of the eggtart. Most of the staff does not speak english and the ones that do speak very little. Someone in line helped me translate my order. But if you are nice to them they will take care of you! I did call ahead to order the day before, however i still had to wait about half an hour to get my order from the batch that was on the oven at the time. It looks like they bake them in a cyclical fashion to make sure they are fresh. So you will probably have to wait, but no worries. Make sure to walk around and get something from the markets on the street, i choose some bangin' mangostine. read more

Xinfa Bakery - Best eggtarts ever! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food and drinks. I love their ginger milk tea n avocado smoothie. Egg trats are also good. But horrible customer service in my opinion. I was skipped 3 times even tho I was right next to the cashiers. When I tried to place orders, the cashier ignored me like 5 times. I wouldn't go back only bc I dislike their attitude. But overall the food is good n I'd recommend it. read more

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$1.50 for a huge cheese bun that was delicious...so we came back for another! My boo also liked the coconut tart. This place is pretty crazy with everyone cutting in line to pay, so be prepared to grab your pastry, pay and go! read more

Love the Portuguese tart. Call in to pre-order, otherwise they never have the tart for walk in.

I was impressed by the egg tarts. All the buns seem quite creative, tasty, and fresh. There's a lemon bun with a warm, creamy filling in the center. Whoa. Customer service is almost nonexistent, though I didn't expect much. The Brooklyn Chinatown on 8th Avenue is certainly among the smallest of the Chinatowns, but the prices in this area are among the lowest. If it weren't so far away from me, I would go more often. read more

My boyfriend took me here today because he said it was the best in the area. When I first stepped in I realized that it was slightly more expensive than other bakeries in the area. I ordered the roast pork bun but they said that they ran out of it. WHAT?! At 2 pm?! So I was a bit bummed because it's one of the only three things I ever order at a Chinese bakery. I noticed that their buns looked pretty poofy and pretty. When I ate it, it was a standard bun. Points for the pretty presentation though. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

My friend and I were excited to try the tiramisu so we both ordered it because it looked good. But when we tried it, it tasted sour instead of sweet! It kinda tasted like spoil milk and left a bad flavor and gross impression in our mouth. We barely finished it and threw it away. Also the texture of the tiramisu is suppose to taste softer and not breadlike. I guess we need to go to a real Italian bakery food a good one... On the other hand, the matcha cheesecake bread was tasty! It was freshly brought out so the texture was soft. Overall, the other stuff in the bakery looked tasty but I would be cautious of trying certain desserts on display because they have been left out for too long. Until I try the other desserts and pastries there, I'm giving it a 3. read more

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Rating is only for the drink. $3 for a crap of Thai ice tea. I was feening Thai ice tea so I decided to stop by. Ordered thai ICE tea but they made it hot so the lady had to make me a new one - with a side of attitude. Idk does it usually cost this much or was it because she had to make two for me. I couldn't even finish it and I don't waste food or drinks. Drank a sip and threw it out. read more

Much better than your average bakery this is like a level number 2 compared to others go for the egg custard killer.

Review for the black sugar pearl milk tea 黑糖珍珠奶茶。Cold for $3.75 is not a bad price at all. It's pretty much the average price of a regular pearl milk tea. The milk tea itself is slightly watered down with a hint of black sugar taste. The bubbles, on the other hand, is very hard in texture and reminds me of bubbles left overnight i.e. not fresh. Ironically, most of my enjoyment in this drink is from chewing the bubbles because even though the texture is tough they still have the black sugar taste. read more

Recommended by a friend. Probably the BEST egg tart I've ever tasted!! I especially love that it wasn't particularly sweet like most I've tried in the past. It was crisp and perfectly cooked egg in the center. It was nice and hot from the oven! Definitely coming back for more! Also, CASH ONLY! read more

Very good! We ordered the egg tarts a day before to ensure we got some. I enjoy the custard filling in a more traditional Chinese dim sum has to offer, but I prefer the crust on these. You definitely have to try them when they are warm! read more

Got a couple pork buns from there....which were pretty good...went on a Sunday and the line was pretty long but moved fast