Growing up in Northeast Queens, bakeries were everywhere. You could walk into almost any neighborhood 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. read more

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

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amazing wiish they delivered a customer bought them for me as a thank you gift I had to call him back to ask him where he got them lol

1st time at this bakery. I ordered an iced coffee and the cheese empanadas. The cheese empanadas are amazing. They're light and flaky. You must buy at least 3 to satisfy your sweet & savory tooth so to speak, lol. read more

Ordered cupcakes for my son's birthday and there was a roach in one of them this place used to be good but obviously quality has gone down. Super grossed out and embarrassed for having these at my son's party. read more

I have been here a few times. I really enjoy their feta pastries, sweet cheese empanadas. I took some cheese empanadas to a friends party and they were a great hit. Everyone get raving about them. they also have hot sandwiches that I still have to try. read more

I ordered a cheesecake, spinach pie and cheese empanadas.. haven't been in here in a while and I was surprised that the girl behind the counter was not polite and friendly. She rolled her eyes when I asked if I can add to my order and didn't even ask what color to add writing on the cheesecake. I've worked in a bakery before.. you always ask your customer preferences and what they like to give the best customer service. She didn't even give me the total she just said "ok tap now" left the bag on the counter and proceeded to the next customer.. I even said thank you have a nice day after just to show how rude it was.. Service is very poor but food is great. I also noticed the back table and shelving was used for throwing the girls's purses, papers and boxes thrown. I thought that was first unsafe to leave a purse out like that and also trashy. The back display case had no cakes out. read more

Amazing breakfast and lunch. My friend and I dined here for the first time. It was a great experience for both meals. I was here only once before for takeout. We appreciated all the special customer service that we received. Very pleased with the ambiance especially the Christmas decorations. read more

Without a doubt, the most delicious baked goods in Queens. A must are the empanadas. There's not a person in the world who doesn't love them. A+ plus plus read more

This place is always consistently good, I just tried a cheese pie and spinach pie and they both hit the spot. All the desserts are delicious also. read more

Aphrodite's Sweets - Bakeries Near Me - Whitestone, New York

This place is awesome. Great place for a sweet treat and some caffeination. Price is right! Support your local coffee shop/bakeries. Cheers! read more

I love this Bakery! Whenever I drive by I must stop in. They have the best cheesecake I've ever tasted! Everything is homemade and big portions. I wish they would expand to other neighborhoods. That is how good the food is! read more

The ambiance is so warm and cozy. The service is great--I mean the people actually want to be here. The cake is delicious. I got a slice of tiramisu and I finished the entire thing. I will say that I'm picky when it comes to cake:frosting ratio, and this hit close to home. Thanks, I will definitely come back. read more

The food is always wonderful and the staff are very helpful BUT on a Sunday morning at 9:30 we shouldn't have to wait 20 mins to pick up a pastry order at the counter. Have someone taking coffee orders and someone else taking orders for food it's just more efficient; keeps the line moving. We will still come here but just asking to be more efficient so we can get in and out. read more

We we're craving some sweets so we looked up a nearby bakery. They have 3 tables inside so we decided to stay and dine in. Service was speedy and the treats were delicious. Will def be back. read more

Aphrodite's Sweets - Bakeries Near Me - Whitestone, New York

I tried the tiramisu and it was amazing! It was very sweet and filling, and it was only $5.50! Definitely will be coming back! read more

Aphrodite's Sweets - Inside - Bakeries Near Me - Whitestone, New York

This place is absolutely fantastic and is well worthy of a visit. Yes, those cheese empanadas are as good as they look and sound. I also tried something else (totally forgot the name) but it was a white long stick full of feta cheese and another type of cheese and had sesame seeds on top...in all honesty I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. The staff is super nice and friendly too, what's not to love? read more

Aphrodite's Sweets - New Years Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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The service is so amazing I had the most amazing older lady help me & she was so sweet made me feel right at home ! The Empanadas are soooo amazing and so are their rainbow cookies ! This place is so amazing ! 10/10 must try ! read more

Bakes good are great but 10.75 for bacon egg and cheese sandwich is a bit steep, Still can deal, but to top it off the service is super slow and a their main female at the counter is rude. Better take your money somewhere else. read more

Naming a bakery after the Greek God of love is a good tell tale sign that the treats displayed behind the counter should be a sweet aphrodisiac. I'm really fond of the cream empanadas here. The exterior has a sweet crunch with a sweet cream inside that is outrageously and sinfully delicious. The filling has a taste reminiscent of portuguese custard tarts. I could eat a dozen of them all by myself, but that would be irresponsible and selfish to not share these empanadas with your friends and family. There is a nice selection of cheesecake, pies and especially Greek pastries like kataifi, Baklava and other decadent pastries and cakes lining the display shelves. The selection is good and they don't over do it with so many variations of sweets that will make your head spin. Great customer service to match the great prices makes this bakery a winner! read more

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Came across this coffee shop and bakery on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. What a treat! I've been there twice with my kid and then friends. We had a positive experience each time. Greek $$ goods are made and served fresh, so there was a little wait. Our purchase was worth the wait. The ice coffee was delicious, pastries yum and their feta cheese puff delicious . Took items home for family, including the loaf of bread and cookies. They didn't last long, they were eaten up quickly. Will go again. Recommend. read more

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Got some Baklava and some other sweet treats after dinner. It was pretty typical, nothing outstanding but if you need dessert fix, this place will do. read more

I never realized the best and fresh savory and sweet dishes are in the early morning. I used to go in the afternoon and always looked empty and not much to choose from. Gotta come in the morning, it's amazing. My new BK spot read more

3.5 stars but i believe in rounding up. this is a small local bakery in whitestone that has a selection of premade cakes, cookies and other baked goods. they also do cakes to order and have savory lunch and breakfast menu items like sandwiches and salads, as well as coffee etc. when i came in the morning they were doing brisk business on the coffee-and-pastry front. i came to order their popular cheese empanadas, which are only purchasable by the pound or half-pound. they were very good! the cream cheese filling was tangier than i expected but in a really good way - i really enjoyed it. the outer pastry is very sweet, sugary, oily and flaky, a bit much for me personally but i can see a lot of people enjoying it. note that the actual price (at least of these empanadas) was higher than both the price on their menu board or the price on their takeout menu which annoyed me... i get that it's probably work to fix but they could've at least mentioned it before ringing me up. read more

Aphrodite's Sweets - cheese empanadas - Bakeries Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Everything heres delicious the staff is extremely nice convienient location worth a trip

Don't know why I haven't been there before but i've been missing out. Great service, the people are super nice. Haven't been disappointed with anything i've tried. Cup of coffee piece of anything and a smile. Great way to start your day. Place is spotless with tables inside and out. read more

The cheese empanadas are godlike. I would make the drive out just to get a pound of them at least once a month.

What a cute bakery with delicious sweets! Craving some apple pie, I searched up some places nearby. We found Aphrodite's sweets and what a gem it is. Once I got there, I forgot all about the apple pie I was craving. Instead, I ordered their carrot cake, tiramisu cake along with their famous cheese empanadas. My sister ordered their tiramisu and rainbow cookies and I got my husband a caramel cake. The carrot cake was delicious. Possibly the best carrot cake I've had. It was moist with a lot of walnuts and raisins in each bite with the tangy cream cheese frosting. My dad tried their tiramisu and said it was delicious. The cake was soft and fluffy and he enjoyed every bite. I can't believe I've never been here before! But I'm glad I finally tried this bakery. It'll be my go to for their carrot cake and tiramisu! I have yet to try their cheese empanadas, but from what my sister, dad AND my husband said, they said it was really good. read more

Aphrodite's Sweets - Carrot cake (dusting from the tiramisu) - Bakeries Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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The best sweet cheese empanadas. They alone are worth the 5 star rating. I picked some up for Mother's Day and they were the first thing to be eaten up. I need to go back to try their other pastries... I only picked up the empanadas because someone told me they were amazing. They were not wrong. read more

Aphrodite's Sweets - Sweet Cheese Empanadas - Bakeries Near Me - Whitestone, New York

What. A. Gem. I am ashamed to admit that my family has moved to Whitestone many years ago and I drive by this place almost everyday and have never stopped by to try this place. I am kicking myself because I have missed out on too much!!!! It's going to take some self control not to get a slice of cake almost everyday... I ordered one slice of each of the following to share: Carrot Cake: I am at a loss for words at how delicious this was. My mouth is literally watering as I type this review. The cake was so moist and there was enough raisins and nuts mixed into each bite. Lemon Coconut Cake: Upon taking the first bite, this buttery goodness just melted into my mouth along with the lemon curd and coconut flakes. I kid you not, your taste buds will agree after your first bite. Strawberry Cake: This cake was so incredibly decadent. It is so light, fluffy, and not overly sweet. Great for any strawberry lover! Don't be like me. Get yourself here PRONTO! read more

The cheese empanadas here is soooo good I stop by here for the empanadas almost every week, only one thing I don't like is the service not that nice... read more

I recently decided to try Aphrodite after hearing about them decades ago! Regrets for not trying them sooner! Absolutely phenomenal baked goods. I purchased a sampling of their items and they were awesome! My favorite was the mini sweet cheese empanada! There was only one item that I tried that I was not satisfied with... Although the Tiramisu looked fabulous, I was disappointed; it was too rich yet very bland for Tiramisu. Somehow, it lacked flavor, but they have many other delicious items to choose from, and I highly recommend this place! read more

This is a small family owned bakery that's been around for decades. They seem to know most of the customers, and recognized me after the third time I went there for koulouri and spanakopita. They are Greek, and have the usual variety of Greek pastries, occasionally the "methismeni" (meaning drunken cookies) plus some Italian and continental breakfast drinks, and goods and a variety of cookies. I like their carrot bread (don't need the icing), and their almond cookies, and the small empanadas with cheesecake fillings, that everyone else raves about. They have salads and sandwiches which I've never tried. They do special orders and have seasonal items for holidays. My favorites are the savory pastries. Spanakopita (spinach pie) , tiropita (cheese pie), the "kolouri" is a round ring of the thin fillo dough, stuffed with either feta cheese or tomato and olives. They bake them fresh twice daily. There are several tables inside, and a couple outside. They always seem busy and parking can be a wait, since it's right in front of a bus stop and the metered parking is shared with the other businesses.. They're not fast to fill orders and I'm always anxious about getting a ticket if I'm "standing" in the bus stop. (I should probably call in advance and just run in to get the filled order and pay.) There is a % charge for credit cards, so cash is more welcomed, like many small businesses. read more

I love this little place! I have been coming here for coffee and lunch for many years now. My favorite place to get a salad in all of Whitestone! My favorite is the mesclun mozzarella salad with grilled chicken! Huge portions for only 10 dollars - keeps you full all day. Food is always fresh and they follow special instructions. I highly recommend you stop in if you're local. read more

Aphrodite's Sweets - Mesculin Mozzarella Salad with Chicken - Bakeries Near Me - Whitestone, New York

I only trying one time the cheese empanadas and I still dreaming about, is it a little far from me and to old and I do not have a car.

The cheese empanadas are so fresh and delicious! Light pastry sprinkled with sugar and perfectly flavored cheese filling. Received them as a gift and immediately went back for more! read more

Aphrodite's Sweets - Cheese empanadas-yummmm! - Bakeries Near Me - Whitestone, New York

I have to share my experience with the special bread we call it shoureki , We usually use it for special occasions. It was out of this world, the flavours of bread it stays not only in your mouth it follows you in your mind like you're gonna have more ,even if you have to watch out ,it is worth it, we thank you. read more

This bakery is great for their greek pasty and spinach pie which is made fresh daily. The cookies are fresh, however nothing authentic about their cakes and cookies -- they are made with commercial ingredients like every other bakery. It would be great to see more greek home style baking here. Definitely worth stopping in for the authentic greek items that they do sell. read more

This is a great place. Great quality and taste and service is wonderful. You will not regret your visit. The Apple Strudel is outstanding.

This place should have a higher rating IMO. The lady behind the counter was super nice and friendly. The cakes were all delicious but the empanadas are to die for. I bought 15 and ate 5 on the way home. Pop them in the air fryer for a few mins and it's the best snack ever. read more

Aphrodite's Sweets - Bakeries Near Me - Whitestone, New York