I first tried Bao's Pastry when I was in China, so I was excited to see that they opened their first location in Flushing. The line was surprisingly short. Waited about five minutes before getting inside. I liked that everything was freshly packaged and well organized. You can even watch the magic behind the scenes through a glass wall that shows the entire kitchen and the chefs at work. I bought two boxes of the seaweed crispy floss cake. It had the perfect combination of crispy floss on the outside and a light cream filling with soft cake inside. I would definitely come back to try their other pastries again. read more

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$3 egg tart $5 coffee crispy pork floss cake It wasnt as good as I was hoping. The pork floss cake had no coffee flavor in it. I was confused. The portions are very small. Pork floss overpowered everything. The egg tart had a good crust but nothing to warrant a must try for me. There were huge lines the week after opening but its because of how the ordering is done. You pick and choose in a U shape line and check out at the end. Things are fresh as people are buying in troves but not a MUST TRY like the influencers tout it to be. read more

I've seen this line down the block and I'm not waiting on that. Finally came during night time when there was no line. I bought the crispy chocolate puff and tiramisu egg tart. Tried the egg tart and it was good. Total came about to $14 which I think is expensive but it was tasty. I'll update once I try the puff read more

Bao’s Pastry - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

Finally checked out @baospastry.us and... the space is tight. Like, one-way traffic tight. Think IKEA, but without arrows--and zero room to roam. There's a huge display in the center that basically forces you to keep moving. I do like the open-kitchen concept, but you don't really get a chance to stop and watch them bake since there's nowhere to stand. Their main focus seems to be mini / bite-size pastries and cookies. Everything's pre-packaged, one size only, and priced at $9. $9 isn't crazy, but if you don't love it, it feels pricey. I really wish they offered smaller portions so you could try more items. Near the kitchen, they also have floss cakes (2 pieces for $5) and $2 egg tarts--which was nice since you can choose how many you want. They sell some merch too; I grabbed a $1 pen. Overall though, I don't see myself coming back often. It's not very comfy inside, fits maybe 15-20 people max, and you're stuck in a single-file loop the whole time. . So if there is a line outside, it moves pretty fast, but that's good marketing I guess, when there's a line, ppl want to check it out. New Yorkers so nosey So... real question: what are they known for!?! read more

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Visited this spot right before it closed so the line was short and not a lot of variety left. I wasn't too sure what I was expecting as far as it goes for the puff cake and egg tarts. I wasn't wowed by it, IMO, it was just a blob of cream on a pound cake. The egg tarts were decent, great crust to it but not the best I've had. Anything pork floss is great so no complaints on that. Doubt I'd returned for another purchase read more

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The lines can be extremely discouraging but I went around closing but they have fewer options though. Anyways, it's a shop and leave kind of bakery. No seatings and everything. The lines can be fast according to times. As for the pastries, EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD. Love the pork floss buns. Unique and tasty. Had the seaweed and coffee flavors. Yum. The egg tarts are ok, definitely had better. But anyways, get the pork floss buns, it's what they're known for! Also the egg tarts are still above average than some bakeries. Will def come back! read more

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More like a 3.5 rating. Waited in line for about 15 or so minutes. The line moves fast because they formatted the inside sort of like a lunch line/assembly line. Expect a quick in and out. I'd say make sure you have an idea of what to get by looking at other yelp photos before you go in. They ran out of egg tarts when I was there (makes sense since I was there around 4-5pm). Everything else is just ok. Nothing to write home about and it's kind of on the pricier side considering all the other bakeries around Flushing. I like the taosu milk cookies the most. Not a huge fan of the cakes, they are kind of plain. If you like sweets that are REALLY not sweet, this will probably be for you. I like not-too-sweet but even these I wish they were a bit sweeter. I'll come back eventually to try the egg tarts but if that is a miss, then I won't come back. read more

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A friend brought me some; apparently, the lines were incredibly long and it was difficult to buy them... But I'm completely indifferent to Bao's Pastry in China, and it seems just as ordinary abroad. Milk Flavored Taosu奶香桃酥: Crispy, but the milk flavor wasn't strong, nor was it sweet enough; it was more about the aroma of the flour itself. Clearly more suited to Chinese tastes, and it's good that it's located in Flushing serving overseas Chinese. read more

Bao’s Pastry - Milk Flavored Taosu - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

Not really sure what the hype is. Stopped by on a random weekday to check out the hype with a shorter line. Got their coffee pork floss cake thing, egg tart, bag of cookies. Come by if you want to try something salty, sweet, soft and crunchy (pork floss items). Egg tarts were nothing special. The cookies were surprisingly crisp and delicious! read more

Bao’s Pastry - Coffee pork floss cake - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

Went, brought and ate this place out for the first time with my mom wondering what kinds of pastries we should get. The lines weren't too crowded but it was definitely not so crowded that we had managed to line up and the lines kept moving forward that the service seemed good and busy. At the end we definitely got different kinds of pastries and it looks absolutely delicious that when we got home afterwards it had tasted really good and delicious. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more

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Visited Bao's Pastry at 7:25 PM on Valentine's Day and the line was pretty long -- but it moved fast! We got inside within about 5 minutes, which was impressive given the holiday rush. We tried a few items. The taro cream cake was my least favorite -- the taro filling was a bit too thick for my taste. The seaweed floss and coffee cake was good and nicely balanced in flavor. If you like pork floss then get it. The taro egg tarts were just okay; nothing special. I think it would taste better warm. I also didn't love that everything came as a set of two. I would've preferred the option to buy just one to try. Overall, quick service despite the crowd and some items were definitely better than others. I guess the long lines is due to the fact that is new. The hype is not real in my opinion. read more

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This is one of the places in flushing that is getting the most attention so I was super excited to try it. My fiancé and I started lining up 30 minutes before the place opened and there was already a small line forming. By the time the store actually opened, the line was super long so I was so happy we got there early! Once you enter the store it got a little hectic and was like a free for all, unfortunately for me, that is not my type of environment so I did freeze a bit but luckily my fiancé was able to take charge. Once we got all the goods, I was super excited. Now, I do want to start off my saying these items are made fresh and there was nothing I didn't like. All of the items were not too sweet which is my preference for desserts. That being said, I would mostly just go back for the egg tarts (because for that price, they are crispy and creamy) and the Almond crisps which are so easy to snack on and not too sweet. Although I did enjoy everything that I received, I do not think I will be waiting on that line ever again. Maybe once the hype dies down I will run in for a box of egg tarts! read more

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TLDR: If you want to just try some items I would highly highly recommend stopping by at night (but know that they may be sold out of some of the more popular items) but there is typically little to no line. Ive had a few of their items now and by far #1 item is the pork floss + seaweed bun. Its sweet, salty and savory and the cake itself is soft and pillow-y. I would consider a must try! Other favorite items include the almost crisp (great almond to dough ratio and not too sweet, and keeps well), and the butter mochi (must eat day off as it does not keep well) Some other items Ive tried but didnt love includes the: - taro puff cake - soft sponge cake halves (almost like a whoopie pie) with a taro filling. Its okay - milk puff cake - same as above but instead of taro filling it uses a milk cream that mainly tastes of evaporated milk read more

Bao's pastry excels in egg tarts. When a place only serves one type of dessert, you know the fundamentals are set in stone. The tart itself is extra flakey and melts in your mouth! Don't bother purchasing to share because cutting into such a delicate texture results in a disappointment to all! I went in a group of 4 and we started just taking bites out of the egg tarts. The velvet taro egg tart spoke to me the most. Mascarpone cream with perfectly infused taro flavor. The taro fit the flavor profile that is calibrated for the Asian palette: More cream based, less sugar and carefully whipped with air to achieve the desired light and fluffy texture. Sugar is a supporting player, never the lead. Textures do the talking - the audible crack of shell when you bite into it, the cooling effect of cream as it lands in your tastebuds, the occasional textural surprise of black sesame seeds or caramel drizzle. read more

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So many mixed reviews, but it looks interesting with the workers looks like a lab workers, and long line outside. Really not bad, some things are better than other. The only thing lacking for me is the seaweed crispy floss. Egg tarts are good, not the best I had. I would get it the taro one again. However, I wouldn't recommend waiting in line. It's good, but not worth the hype. read more

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I was lucky to not have to wait in a long line and came out with some fun treats to try! Their pastries weren't too sweet and I absolutely loved the taro egg tart. It was creamy and balanced and the texture of the tart was nice and flaky. The cheese tart to me was just alright. I plan to try their other treats on my next trip here but definitely returning for that taro! read more

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Bao's Pastry just opened its first US location in Flushing, originally from China and the hype is real. I went on a weekday afternoon and the line was already out the door but don't let that scare you off. The line moves quick and the setup is efficient. As you enter, you grab a basket and pick items as you move along the line. Some of the highlights- -Velvet taro egg tart ($3): a must-try. Smooth, creamy, and not overly sweet with a layer of black glutinous rice on the bottle. Flaky crust. They also give you disposable gloves for the egg tarts. -Pork floss balls topped with seaweed and sesame ($5): savory, fluffy, and packed with flavor. The pork floss was crispy -Cookies: sooo good and not too sweet. We tried the milk and raisin, jujube soft pastry, milk taosu cookies and the hawthorn soft pastries. My daughter loved the hawthorn and taosu cookies. I would definitely skip the Taro snow puff cake. It was soft but very sticky and unfortunately lacking flavor compared to everything else. Overall, Bao's Pastry is definitely worth checking out if you're in Flushing. read more

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This place always have a long line but it does move so the wait is not too long. It's a little chaotic with so many people In a small space. I really like the egg tart and seaweed floss cake. The egg tart is always fresh, crispy and tastes great. The seaweed floss cake is surprisingly good as well. The saltiness from the pork floss and the sweetness of the cake filling is a good combination. Not a fan of the taro puff cake and taro egg tart. They do occasionally have new items for a limited time so it is worth checking out now and then. read more

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I tried stopping by on a Saturday morning, but the line was just too long. I happened to be in the area on a Thursday afternoon and decided to give it another shot, this time there was no line, so I went in. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the cream puff with boba and water chestnut, which was what I originally came for. I ended up picking up a few pork floss with seaweed cakes and a pork floss cake instead (recommended by a friend), and they were all delicious. Definitely worth the visit. I'm looking forward to going back to try to get the cream puff next time. (and buy more pork floss seaweed cakes). read more

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I forgot to take photos but the pastry here is LIFE CHANGING! This spot is popular in Beijing and their first location in the US is in our very own Flushing. I highly recommend trying the coffee pork floss pastry and croissant egg tart. So decadent and worth every penny. You'll see a queue likely when visiting but it goes by quick. They have everyone walking through the store where you also get to see the staff making everything fresh through the glass. Go go go! read more

Don't be intimidated by the line outside. This location of Bao's Pastry is their first US location in the heart of Flushing. Their lines start outside, but move very quickly. We probably were in and out in 5 minutes which included the wait time to get in. As you enter they have baskets to help hold the baked goods as you make your way through the bakery. You can see from the outside and inside all the hard working staff create all the delicious pastries. All the products are self serve except the Portuguese egg tarts where they is one staff asking how much you want. Each of the items have signs labeling what they are and ingredients. What I really appreciate is that the shelf life is also listed on the signs, so you know how long you can have them at home until their peak freshness is gone. The cashiers help check the customers out and pack the bags with sporks and disposable gloves for eating. I got the Seaweed Crispy Floss Cakes, Taro Snow Puff Cakes and the Golden Portuguese Tarts. The Seaweed Crispy Floss Cakes had a thin layer of kewpie mayo in the middle. The cakes were puffy and had nice texture differences with the pork floss, seaweed and sponge. The Taro Puff Cakes were fluffy sponge cakes with a smooth and creamy taro paste in the middle. I like that it wasn't super sweet. The Golden Portuguese tarts were the real winner for me. They were a nice big size with a crispy and flakey crust and a smooth and creamy custard middle. I would come back just for those. Overall had a great experience and would return in the future. read more

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Loved it! I went on a Friday afternoon and there was no lines. I got the following: - taro snow puff cake: not too sweet, super light. It wasn't my favorite but don't mean I wouldn't get again. Flavor wise, the taro was subtle and there wasn't much flavor in general but texture wise, I loved how soft everything was. - egg tarts: I got 3 different kinds-- the taro, original and caramel. All delicious! Buttery flaky crust and creamy custard that's not too sweet and not too eggy in taste. - seaweed floss cake: would get this again! I loved this. - almond crackers: not too sweet and a great snack. Got these for my parents and they enjoyed them! When we left, there was a line so it's really about timing. As my first time, it was a bit overwhelming because you don't want to hold up the line, but at the same time you're overwhelmed by all the choices. Definitely a bakery to come back to! read more

I bought the milk flavored taosu cookies after reading the ingredients and there was no mention on any nuts. I have a severe nut allergy and would not have purchased this if the ingredients list was properly labeled. Do better and include allergen info. read more

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These look delicious!! I'll find out soon!! Service was quick! Ambiance was crowded but moving in an assembly line!!! read more

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The line was long but moved pretty quickly. Love the bright ambiance and how you could see all the workers making the products fresh. My favorites: the taro egg tart and caramel flower shaped egg tart !! The crust on all of them are sooo flaky and crispy even when bought them to savour the morning after, it was still so fresh. Would definitely come back for more and taste more items! It is pricey at $3 per tart though. Other items like pork floss were also $3 each but you had to buy them in 2 pk and the original coconut taro floss was more of a neutral flavor vs the coffee floss was a stronger flavor depending on what you'd prefer. For a more traditional bao taste like the Chinese adults/elderly, they preferred the floss buns as it felt more traditional and less sugary than the tarts but they still loved the tarts too! read more

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Bao's pastry is a dessert paradise. There are a bunch of unique packed desserts and the fresh tarts. I tried 3 different types of tarts that were available when I went and all were delightful. Got a pack of ube milk cake too. It was so light and not too sweet. I recommend trying all of their treats once. Loved every bite! read more

Heard all the hype about this place so I lined up for about 10 minutes on a Saturday night to try it out. This is a takeout only shop and luckily the line moves quickly despite how long it is. My favorite was the coffee flavored pork floss and I would definitely get it again. The original flavor was fine but basic. The taro cake was good as it was not too sweet but I wouldn't get it again. They sold out of the bigger boxes by the time I got there but I hope they come up with more varieties soon. This place is ok but expensive for what it is. read more

Bao’s Pastry - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

I saw videos of this place in on my Instagram algorithm. After taking the long subway ride from the city to Flushing, I just so happened to walk pass this place while checking the area out. I was so excited and the line WAS NOT LONG! I had overheard a lady getting into the back of the line behind me how the line is usually all the way down the block and wrapped around the corner. I was maybe the 8th person in line. It was like a miracle and after about 5 mins, I was in and grabbing my first of many items. The popular "ball" is basically like 2 super soft and fluffy cake sandwiching a taro filling. It also comes rolled in pork floss and variations of it. I really liked it with the pork floss. They also had a 4 pack of Portuguese egg tarts and salted duck egg in that light flaky pastry. I am terrible with the Chinese names since it's not my main language so forgive me. What I really liked is how they tell you how long each of the different items will keep. From a single day to the more delicate pastries to 14 days for the salted duck egg pastry. That really helped control me from over purchasing and over indulging on my food greed. Definitely will be back next time I am in Flushing. read more

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I came here since it's the first US store of this Chinese bakery chain. They are known for meat floss cakes and egg tarts. The line was super long (1-2 hour wait) at 4pm but I came later at 7:30pm and there was much less of a wait like 5 minutes. However, most items were sold out. I still managed to order the caramel croissant tart, the taro snow puff cake, and the seaweed meat floss cake. They put it in a cooler bag with gloves and forks which was nice. I liked the egg tart and the seaweed meat floss cake, would pass on the taro snow puff cake. The pastries are tasty and affordable, but don't know it's worth the 1-2 hour wait if you came earlier. I would wait 3 months for the hype to die down (like every new place in NYC haha). read more

Bao’s Pastry - Caramel Croissant Tart - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

Bao pastry's finally came to flushing! Is the hype really worth it? Waiting in line does move, I think how the workers prepare the bakery is great. They are covered head to toe so you don't have to worry about germs or someone sneezing while they are making it. It's glass windows so you can see it. However waiting in line and trying their bakery didn't wow me. I did enjoy the seaweed pork floss, that was prob my favorite thing there. I had better egg tarts so that was mediocre. Mochi was alright but eating them fresh was better than waiting an hour when I got to the car. They do tell you it's best within 2 hours of purchasing. I wouldn't be waiting in line again for this. If I walk by and crave it I would pick up the pork floss w seaweed that's it. read more

Some items can be skipped imo but I love the egg tarts. It's super crispy/crunchy on the outside and the inside is creamy and sweet. Also I initially went here just for the pastry with pork floss on the outside. Did not disappoint! I usually only go in for those two items, but I think they've been adding a lot more new pastries too. read more

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Bao's Pastry serves up various pastries, known especially for their egg tarts. They also have floss cakes, cream puffs, and scones. We had to try their Golden Portuguese Yolk Pastry egg tart (made with New Zealand dairy cream) and also picked up a bag of their Milk and Raisin Tiny Pastry (filled with whole raisins and Turpan seedless white raisins). Note that their selection is currently limited! The lines were long, and the space is more on the smaller end; the staff were able to keep up and were friendly & efficient! Looking forward to checking out their other pastries when in the area; if you're a fan of egg tarts, you'll get your satisfaction at Bao's! +egg tarts +efficient & friendly staff read more

Went back again and tried the milk cookies- would not get again and the mochi, star of the show, I would eat the whole bag. read more

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The line is so long every day for this place you would think they were giving away food. Some days, the line is more than an hour long but luckily for me, I caught it at a good time and only waited five minutes, so I'd recommend not to bother unless the line is shorter. I love the open concept kitchen and knowing that everything is made fresh in house. I a few things to try out for the first time, including their popular egg tarts and meat floss cake. I also got a bag of milk raisin cookies and a taro cake. I liked everything except for the taro cake only because I prefer it sweetened. The eggs tarts were delicious, but it's best to eat fresh. I got two and saved one for later and it was definitely not the same afterwards. Overall, I enjoyed the pastries, but I do wish they sold smaller portions as most things come in prepackaged bags. read more

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Got lucky and waited about maybe 20mins on a random weekday. Got the egg tart, taro snow puff cake, jujube soft pastry, and xiao bei floss cake. Overall everything was just ok - definitely not worth the wait some people are waiting for. The floss cake was not for me though. I love pork floss but the filling inside wasn't my favorite. I thought the jujube soft pastry was surprisingly very good. It was flakey, buttery, and not too sweet. The egg tart was good as well. I thought the taro snow puff cake lacked flavor. I'd say worth giving it a try but definitely wouldn't wait too long in line for it! read more

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I came in around 8:30 pm on a Friday, it was busy inside, but line moved really fast. It probably took me 2 mins to get inside. By that time, most things were all sold out, they did still have a good amount of their original floss cake (dried seaweed), so that's what I got. I got a box, which comes with 2 cakes. Originally I was hoping to get some of their other flavors like Ube or matcha, but I'm still really glad I got this! It turned out to be amazing and I really want to go back there now! read more

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I had to see what the hype was about, so I stood in the line haha. I only bought the taro snow puff cakes and the pineapple cake. Both were very good, well-made, and decently priced! The taro puff cake is really delicate and perfectly sweet. The pineapple cake is super dense, loaded, and is yummy on the inside & out! The line went super fast cause they were quick with checkout. Inside is really nice and cute. Hopefully when they hype dies down, anyone can just walk in and take their time choosing (it was a lot of pressure to choose fast and gtfo haha). read more

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Awesome new pastry sop in Flushing. You know it's got to be good with one of the few places with a long line. I stood there and it was totally worth it. Line moves quick and fast service gets you out the door with a Bao Pastry bag full of fresh delicious pastries. Clean place is a plus. Lots of employees usher the crowds efficiently. Egg tart was off the chart good and fresh and priced lower than many places.Going back! read more

I waited on line to get inside. It was a zig zag line which was organized and not hectic. I saw the employees making fresh egg tarts and other items in the back behind the glass window. The cookies and egg tarts were delicious. They were not too sweet. If you are around the neighborhood, give it a try. It was their soft opening. read more

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thought it was worth the hype; the pork floss cakes were yummy. I wanted to try the other items advertised on their site but didn't see them in store as I was walking through to get to check out. Pretty much about a 5 min wait when I went on a weekday around 11:30am. Price point is pretty standard compared to neighboring bakeries. I like that we can see the production of the pastries also through the glass. read more

Bao’s Pastry - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York