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It was my sister's birthday and I am across the country but I wanted to get her some sweets. I looked up a couple of dessert shops in the Upper West Side area and Barachou caught my eye because it looked really tasty and I wished I could have them even though I was 2k+ miles away. I called them and a really nice lady picked up. I told her I wanted three choux and 1 tart. I asked which choux she recommended and vanilla and hazelnut were two of the few she said was most popular. I ordered those along with a lemon one. I also ordered the raspberry tart because I skimmed through the reviews and most people recommended this one! I told her these were for someone's birthday and if they do anything for birthdays like writing on the box. She said she can include a candle in the box which was great!! I made the order and paid for the goodies on the phone and told my sister to pick them up. My sister picked them up and they said happy bday to her and wrote "Happy birthday" with a heart on the bag. That was very nice of them. Most importantly, she loved the desserts! I'm very glad I went with Barachou for desserts for my sister's bday. I will for sure visit when I'm back in NYC! read more

Barachou - Raspberry tart - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Sandy Y.

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Cute and bite-sized. Subtle flavors for the cream puffs. A bit overpriced, in my opinion. Bought 3 for $9. Tarlette was just okay - sweet, tart, and creamy. read more

Barachou - Cream Puff: Tiramisu, Rose, Raspberry (L to R) Passionfruit Tartelette - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Omg SO cute and SO good When the person at the counter spoke with a French accent I had a feeling this place could be really good and they did NOT disappoint. I went to levain bakery after this and thought -- if I had to choose between the two -- I would come back Here. There are a ton of options for their chous-- I regret not trying them all. I will be returning promptly before I leave NYC. read more

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These cream puffs are worth the try. I came in and bought 6 for $17. But even better, they were celebrating their 5 month anniversary so I got 3 more free. The original and hazelnut were the best ones out of the bunch. Don't get me wrong, you can't go wrong picking any of them. I'll have to come back and try the few flavors I didn't buy. The boxes they come in are perfect for gifts. read more

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Bijal R.

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Pastry shop specialized in French cream puffs and other French/American inspired sweet desserts. Had an assortment of cream puffs including vanilla, chocolate, classic whipped cream, and lemon meringue.The Hazelnut Tirami'chou was to die for. These desserts were made with such high quality, and everything tasted luxurious and fresh. All desserts were uniquely made. read more

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It's pretty darn good! I got the 3 puffs for $9 - only docking a star because the puffs are quite small for how much they cost, but they were very yummy. I rank what I got as follows - tiramisu: somehow this was life changing and an absolute enjoyment, passionfruit: strong passionfruit flavor that was not very tart, mango: this one had mango flavor but it also had some chocolate-y situation that was not advertised and was a bit confusing. Overall, very yummy treats! I'd come back and try their tiramisu cups which also looked very delightful and are $6/cup. read more

Barachou - The 3 cream puffs for $9: tiramisu, mango and passionfruit - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Blue B.

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Barachou makes really cute puff pastries perfect for a special occasion or group treat. We tried the lemon meringue and passion fruit. The lemon meringue was somewhat bitter and passion fruit was soo tart. Great for photos! The staff and music was great too read more

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Justin T.

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Deliciously decadent flavor bombs. Got the chocolate, tiramisu, lemon meringue; passion fruit, mango, and rose cream puffs. Absolutely in love with these. read more

Barachou - Chocolate, tiramisu, lemon meringue, passion fruit, mango, and rose Cream Puffs (Best Seller) - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Barachou's pink little Fench shop's claim to fame is their amazing cream puffs with delicious flavored fillings, but each time I go end up get their Tartlets, they just look so good and have the taste match. For gift-giving or just because you may want to sample all the flavors, they have a rectangular box that holds 6 and 12 cream puffs. They also have little chouquettes and macarons here too. My only complaint is they close at 6 PM, so many times I have missed out because I work in midtown. read more

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Rohini G.

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I really liked these pastries! I picked up a couple boxes to bring to a friend with an assortment of items. None of them were overwhelmingly sweet and they had a good selection of savory items as well. I tried a sundried tomato based cake which I really enjoyed. I also tried some of the cookies, a cheesecake-like item and another tart. All were really good and light! read more

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Shelly C.

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Updated review: Don't store the puffs in the fridge overnight!!! Not just the puff itself will soften, the fat in the cream will solidify and form a greasy layer of pure fat in ur mouth. I learned that the hard way get the tiramisu cream puff!!the filling is creamy and not too sweet. The taste of coffee is not overpowering. I actually love it more than the tiramisu I got at most restaurants Raspberry flavor: mehhh good but nothing too special Dulce de leches flavor: too sweet and u can feel grains(?) of sugar in the filling. Avoid this if you don't have a huge sweet tooth. Rose flavor: I like it tho not as much as the tiramisu one. Anyone who loves flower flavored food should try this. The rose taste is not punch-in-the-face type of overwhelming. read more

Barachou - Chocolate Hazelnut tartelette - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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J X.

2 years ago

I usually love this place and recommend it to everyone, but this is how they packaged our tarts for delivery! Why would you make beautiful desserts then drop them on top of each other? read more

Barachou - Tarts - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Rebecca T.

Hi JX, thanks for your feedback. Unfortunately it's really rare but…

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Lucy K.

5 years ago

Pro: -Tasty: true to their flavors. They must be using fresh milk/dairy b/c you can taste the difference in their cream fillings. Very light as well, unlike some cream puffs. -Beautiful: each cream puffs are designed beautifully. -Good variety: my husband bought ALL flavors (12) so I was able to try all the flavors. They are all good. Con: -It was a little soggy but it might have been because I had it after a few hours. read more

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Ronak P.

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Overall underwhelming. For their puffs, flavor could be improved if they had flavored filling instead of toppings with plain creaM inside. (1-2 seemed to be flavored fillings inside) got the Pistachio which had a pistachio filling and was levels better than all the others we had gotten. Overall looks better than it tastes. read more

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Rebecca T.

Hi Ronak, thanks for your feedback.…

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Rosie E.

4 years ago

Mon petit chou! One of the Best bakeshop in the neighborhood and c'est français. they have the loveliest staff and bakers. Very kind and accommodating. Thursdays are the best, only day you'll get to have their cinnabun! It is by far ze best i've had. xRosie read more

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Super yummy! A mouthful of delicious and colorful cream puff! It's sweet and creamy! I have tried the lemon, vanilla, chocolate and caramel. All so good! read more

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Emily M.

2 years ago

This is my everyday pastry shop. I usually get a chocolate croissant and a latte or cappuccino. Barachou almost always has top notch croissants although there have been some days when the croissants come out better than other days. They also sell baguettes on the weekend which are the some of the best you can find on the upper west side! I havent really tried their cream puffs or macarons but I'm told they are great. Their tarts are also amazing! This morning I had a pavlova which was to die for. Also, don't sleep on their coffee drinks they are also really good. Overall, Barachou looks millennial and modern on the outside, but their pastries have all the markings of traditional French baking. read more

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Rebecca T.

Wow Thanks for this really nice feedback Emily. Hope to see you soon…

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Jessy E.

2 years ago

The service and food is great. I have ordered cream puffs (various flavors) , I enjoyed the interesting flavors they had and every bite was delicious. Even my friends and family loved it. Definitely recommend the cream puffs from here. read more

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Rebecca T.

Thanks a lot for your review Jessy, see you soon!

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Trissa H.

2 years ago

Delish pastries! This was a must visit during our trip to NYC. Got the 6 count but I wish we would have done 12!! Crème brûlée was our favorite but definitely loved the whipped cream and tiramisu!! Perfect place for some bite size treats! Staff was friendly and patient as we tried to narrow done our selection to just 6. Adorable shop with seating outside was perfect for our Spring Break visit! read more

Barachou - Hazelnut, crème brûlée, tiramisu, pistachio, whipped cream and chocolate!! All were perfectly delicious - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Rebecca T.

Hi Trissa, Thank you so much! Hope to see you soon for a next visit

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Kathy M.

3 years ago

OMG I've died and gone to heaven. I've never had anything quite as delicious as these cream puffs are. Let me just say they are ORGASMIC! It's the best way to describe them. I went back 3 times in a weeks stay in NY. I couldn't get enough.... Asked about shipping which they can't do.. so I guess I'll be returning to NY in the future !!!! There's nothing like it that even compares in San Diego... read more

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Antoinette R.

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My goodness, I was transported back to Paris with these delicious puff pastries. Each flavor was fresh and scrumptious. Highly recommend - the perfect small treat that would light up any day! read more

Barachou - Pistachio, cream, and rose flavored pastries! - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Suzi H.

5 years ago

Cute, beautiful and delicious chou, reasonable price, the filling is a lot, which can satisfy your sugar and sweet rush . So many selections, I made a hard decision to pick and choose ! read more

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Natalia A.

3 years ago

The puff were beyond deliciousdefinitely coming back. We also had the passion fruit tea, which was very tasty read more

Barachou - Pistachio Cream Puffs (Best Seller) Passion Fruit Meringue Tart - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Rebecca T.

yay! Thanks Natalia, come back soon

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Benjamin K.

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Cream puffs meet France on the Upper West Side. Perfect to accompany your coffee, or to bring back home for dessert. We tried 8 different flavors and loved them all. Orange blossom and hazelnut were the winners though! Additionally, their variation on the tiramisu ("tirami-chou") are to die for (try coconut or chocolate), and they also offer all the coffee variations with a real barrista. Bewutiful store, great service... a welcome addition to the UWS! read more

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Mi Rae C.

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Cute spot for cream puffs French style. We tried the rose, pistachio, banana and chocolate which were all special. Ample filling which is always appreciated. read more

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Serina W.

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Barachou is the Laduree of cream puffs. They are pretty, delicate, and great for a gift. At $3 each they're about the same price as a macaron, which is to say a bit too pricey to be a regular treat. I got the box of 12 as I was having a few people over and they were well-liked. The pistachio was my favorite. If you have a sweet tooth and you're in the area, check these out. read more

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Gabriel R.

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Wow, everything we tried here was DELICIOUS! Bought a box of 6 different cream puffs and a passion fruit pastry. Everything was amazing and we wished would would have bought more. Will definitely be coming back here the next time We're in NYC read more

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Sam K.

7 years ago

Delicious! And I am super picky (mainly for pastries)! These puffs are filled with custard of different flavors! It is amazing and really affordable! You can taste that this is a fresh home made product! I tried many, but my favorites are the pistachio, mango, lemon, strawberry and coconut!I am definitely going back! OMG I just tried the Tiramichou...did not take a picture because not way to stop eating, that was mind blowing (the hazelnut one), if you like the tiramisu cream, go for it!!! read more

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Melissa A.

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Oh My!!! This little bakery is so cute and so delicious. These puff cream filled pastries are to die for. Staffers were very friendly and the place is so clean. Don't walk, run to come here for these delightful puff pastries! read more

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Ruth S.

3 years ago

The cream puffs taste even better than they look (and they look divine). Elegant, beautiful, and delightful to eat. Bring them as a gift and you're certain to be the favorite guest. Eat them youself and you'll be very happy. Bon appetit! read more

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Rebecca T.

Yay! Merci Ruth

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Heather B.

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3 years ago

Wow! My new favorite bakery to pick up treats on the Upper West Side! So far I've had their almond chocolate croissant, which is probably the best croissant I've ever had and I got a mixed box of 6 cream puffs last time which were incredible! They were all delicious. The chocolate and passion fruit were probably my favorites but I loved all of them! Prices were fair and I can't wait to go back for more! read more

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Rebecca T.

Yay! merci ! Come back soon

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Jennifer S.

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Yum, yum, yum - The blood orange puff was good, but the tiramisu cream puff was excellent! I can't wait to go back and try more flavors. Welcome to the neighborhood, Barachou! read more

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Jackie L.

4 years ago

The experience of eating a barachou vanilla cream puff, sipping one of their delicious cappuccinos and reading a book is so satisfyingly blissful that the makers of Prozac should be worried about a new, fierce, and much tastier competitor. Also, if you are on the upper west side and want to wow the birthday boy, impress dinner guests, or be the star of the potluck, then this is where you need to get your dessert from, no if's ands or buts. So far I have tried the pear and almond tart (unreal, satisfying, and rich without giving you an ounce of acid reflux), the cream puff cake (this better be at my wedding), and the tirama'chou (my MVP and this year's Hanukkah party VIP). To whoever owns this place, thank you: my happiness and blood sugar have never been higher. read more

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Tony C.

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So good! We only had the original, cookies and cream and hazelnut flavor. Original I liked the best, not too sweet and just right. It's $3 each puff so we only got 3 :( read more

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Tina L.

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So small! Was my initial reaction (because I'm used to Beard Papa size puffs of the past), but these were perfect. Their mini size packs dense flavor with unique fillings in each. And they're so delicate and pretty!Hazelnut was my (bias) favorite since I was in the mood for chocolate, but strawberry and passion fruit were good as well. read more

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Stephanie A.

5 years ago

The best cream puffs I've ever had. Seriously. To be fair, I've never had a good cream puff until Barachou. I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely coming back for more read more

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Vinay S.

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Unbelievable cream puff dessert shop with a wonderful selection of puffs and tarts that culminate into a tasting experience only a city like New York can provide. Roughly $3 a piece. 5/5 stars as a desert spot. read more

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Kamran A.

7 years ago

Omg. Best cream puff I had for years. You need to try the Lemon Meringue and the Tirami'chou. In France we don't joke with our cream puffs. Barachou really represents!!! read more

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Debra S.

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Stopped by for dessert. It's not a great hang out kind of place but the dessert was good. We had a Tirami--chu. It's their take on the classic but really nothing like it. It's more like a pot de creme with a cream puff Hidden below the delicious creme. Our was hazelnut so it had an added bottom layer of a chocolate hazelnut spread. I did not get a great vibe from the place. It was raining l, so maybe in the summer they sit tables out front and it's better? Ok I might try it again because the dessert was so good. read more

Barachou - Our hazelnut dessert is to the left. It also comes chocolate and regular. - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Belen G.

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I would have taken some home if they had more of the hazelnut. Absolutely delicious! It was like eating a rocher Cream puff so good! read more

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449 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024
Upper West Side
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(646) 398-7788
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Hours

What time does Barachou open?

Barachou opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Barachou close?

Barachou closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Barachou take Bitcoin?

No, Barachou does not take Bitcoin.

Does Barachou take credit cards?

Yes, Barachou takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Barachou have catering options?

Yes, Barachou does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Barachou allow dogs?

Yes, Barachou allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Barachou have bike parking?

Yes, Barachou has bike parking.

Does Barachou have outdoor seating?

Yes, Barachou has outdoor seating options.

Does Barachou have parking?

Yes, Barachou has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Barachou wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Barachou is wheelchair accessible.

Does Barachou have free WiFi?

Yes, Barachou has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Barachou is a pastry shop specialized in French cream puffs and other French and American inspired sweet delicacies such as fruit tarts, flan, cinnamon rolls, cookies... When customers walk into our bakery, they’re immediately greeted by an overwhelmingly delicious smell of freshly baked treats that no one can resist!

History

Established in 2019.

We’re neighborhood shops, and we love being a home away from home for the community. All of our goods are handcrafted, baked and served with a side of love. From warm and fluffy to decadent and dreamy, we’ve got the recipe for a truly sweet day. We see the smiles that our treats bring to everyone who visits. We now have two locations, Upper West Side and West Village, isn’t it time you stopped by?

Meet the Business Owner: Rebecca T.

BARACHOU is the culmination of Rebecca Tison's longtime entrepreneurial dream of opening up a place that would bring people together. Since graduating from business school in France, Rebecca has specialized in communication, digital marketing and event management at IBM France and BNP Paribas in New York. In 2018, she quit her job and realized her dream by opening her first location in the UWS in 2019. Rebecca opened her second location in 2022 in the West Village. She brings these skills to BARACHOU and understands how to create a community and hype around the brand. Come check us out. @barachounyc

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Sundaes Best

The staff was so friendly and accommodating to my large party! I ordered the small scoop, which…read moreincludes two flavors, and chose the Melona and Guava. They paired perfectly together. The Melona tasted exactly like the bar, and the guava was creamy, fruity, and not overly icy. I also had the chance to try a few other flavors, which were all great. The makoli was a close second choice, and it tasted exactly like the drink itself.

Located just at the edge of ktown, this spot serves plenty of Asian flavors to choose from! They…read morehave your more classic options, like strawberry + mango, to classic Asian flavors, like Pandan, lychee, + Thai tea, all the way to your unique Asian flavors, like Thai Basil, Choco Pie, + Hwache, just to name a few!! I love that they draw inspo from Asian snacks to derive their flavors - it's what makes Sundaes Best unique! I surprisingly enjoyed Pineapple Thai Basil, which had the classic fruity flavor, but also a freshness from the basil, which was pleasant. You can sample as many flavors as you want. Not that many indoor seating options, but you're not too far from Herald Sq to grab an outdoor seat. Perfect post-dinner dessert spot if you're in the area!

Melona and Misugaru Choco Pearls

Mango & Lychee

Guava and Kaya Coconut

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Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart

I had their salt bread and Jesse was so kind to make us a custom order. The lemon cream paired so…read morewell with the salt bread which was chewy and perfect consistency. The cream was fresh and the zested lemon cut through it perfectly. Will definitely come back.

Koreatown storefront serving sweet treats like egg tarts, flaky pastries, and more!…read more This spot is located near the Korean skincare shop K-Collection and Sundae Best. When I came around 5 pm, it was quite empty, with two employees working at the time, both very friendly and eager to help! Heads up, there is no seating here and is more of a takeout spot. I decided to get two tarts at the time, a black sesame and a yuzu lemon, since I felt like those were quite unique. The tarts themselves are your standard size. The black sesame one was toasty and had pronounced flavoring, and the yuzu lemon had a nice zesty bite to it. When it comes to consistency and texture of the tart, I don't think this place has the most mind-blowing selection of tarts, but I would come back again if I wanted a quick, small dessert!

Selections, and they are always baking more!

1 Piece Cheese Tart, Sakura orange cheese tart

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Shokudo 34

Oliver gave us great service and made some great recommendations…read more The food itself was made fresh but the group consensus was that everything needed more flavor/seasoning. The bathroom was clean. The restaurant was clean and the hot sake was delicious. Thank you

This is a solid Japanese restaurant. I did not know until I walked in that I had been in this space…read morebefore. I'd eaten here when it was a Thai restaurant about three years ago. The place has been completely redone since then with a brand new interior and still looks fairly new, in addition to being very spacious. The food was excellent too. From previous reviews, it appears most people come here for the ramen, which are about $19 a bowl. My friends and I tried the tonkotsu ramen, shoyu ramen, and a butadon (pork rice bowl). Everything was delicious and flavorful. However, four stars is an accurate assessment. I've had better tasting ramen with a more flavorful broth, and a larger portion with more meat at slightly lower prices. The food is good but not the best either.

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Prince Tea House

I am a frequent Prince Tea House goer, but I've never been to the KTown location which has always…read morebeen on my bucket list because of the nice wall decors! And I commonly see the upstairs for private events like baby showers, bridal showers, or birthday parties on social media. After dinner with my friends, I was looking for dessert and I was glad to see this location closes relatively late on a weekday night at 11 pm. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a waiter who led us to one of the purple velvet chair booths that was perfect for two people and another waiter brought us a pitcher of water almost immediately. The menu is on a QR code already on the table and we were given ample of time to decide. My friend and I both already knew what we wanted to order. I got the purple Yam Souffle which takes 25 minutes to make and my friend got the fried squid tails. We also got a signature Rose Green Milk Tea to share. The waitress who took our order has great memory and recalled all of our items without writing it down. She also reminded me that I could adjust the ice and sugar levels of my drink which I had completely forgotten and would have got annoyed if my drink came out 100% sweetness. Another thing is that my drink order frequently comes out wrong at other locations so I was glad she got it right! Green tea instead of black tea and with milk instead of without milk. The purple Yam Souffle is just like the other locations. Hot, soft cakey texture balanced with an ice cold red bean Ice-Cream. So delicious! The squid tails on the other hand was not what we expected. It came out burnt and hard. The outer batter was not crispy either. We informed one of the waiters and he brought it back to inform the kitchen staff. We received a new batch that was not as burnt and had more flavoring this time around. However, the squid was still hard and not like the ones we get from other locations with smaller crispier pieces. Overall, it was still a good experience and I love the decorations at this location! This might be my second favorite location after the Flushing one. Would love to come back for brunch or hi-tea. Or regular food options when I have not already eaten dinner. My usual go-tos are the twister fries, Santa Fe chicken rolls, fried salted crispy chicken, and the trio dessert combo. However, this location has a lot more variety! FYI - there are two unisex restrooms in the rear for customers to use with really cute wallpapers too.

This is always my favorite spot to go for desserts and hangout. The interior decor is very modern,…read moresophisticated and stylish. We ordered potted rose milk tea to share, Dubai affogato and Brown Sugar Boba Mille Crêpes Cake. We came on a Friday around 4pm. Originally I wanted to try the strawberry matchamisu, however, was told that it sold out. What a bummer. The rose milk tea came with a themed pot and cups which is really cute. The rose fragrant smelled so good and the milk tea also tasted good and has a hint of rose taste. The cake was good, the boba was well cooked, chewy and flavorful! This time there was an unpleasant experience. At first when the Dubai affogato was served, we did not realize that the amount of the coffee was little until we saw another customer's dish that the volume of their coffee looked significantly more than ours. My friend brought it to the waitress attention but the waitress brushed it off and did not acknowledge our concern. When we finished and were about to leave, the same waitress came over and showed us that the container of the coffee was different and hence the volume of the coffee looked different. At this point, we did not care for it anymore. We would have been fine if the staff acknowledged our concern. We thought that maybe using standardized containers for the coffee would avoid this problem. Other than that, the food and drinks were good.

Inside

Mango Mille Crpes Cake

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Too

Caffe Paradiso

4.4

(206 reviews)

4.4 mi

Best iced coffee I have ever had!! Line moves fast! I ordered the signature coffee with the sweet…read morefoam on top! So so good!

Yes it is that good. Yes it is worth the wait in line (get there early, the line moves quickly),…read moreyes it's coffee on tap but it's really good, yes it's a social media worthy experience that's living up to the popularity!! If you are on the socials, then no doubt you've seen this viral NYC coffee on tap spot. I love trying coffee spots so I knew I had to visit. I hopped on the train and got there around an hour after they opened and the line was only about 15 people long. They take your order while you are waiting in line (it's a to go spot so no seating), and things move quickly. I got the salted caramel with a croissant and it was smooth creamy but not heavy and not too sweet perfection...the chocolate almond croissant was great but quite small. On my second visit I decided on the bergamot honey latte--again it see very good...the bergamot is there but not over powering. This time I got the banana bread and it was superb! Take your coffee and treats to the park across the street with benches. You can people watch and enjoy your morning coffee!!

It was busy, so after paying, you get a cute ticket--hand it to the barista for the viral latte!

Salted Brown Butter & Oat Latte

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Salted Brown Butter & Oat Latte

Ess-a-Bagel

Delicious bagels, long lines but worth the wait. Came here on the first day of my most recent trip…read more I ordered a Morning Classic (bacon, egg and cheese) on an everything bagel. Super fresh and so so good. Service was good and not confusing even though it looks a bit intimidating as you walk in since the place is so full.

I mean it doesn't get more classic than Ess a bagel, the place is iconic for sure and the ideal…read morespot for a New York bagel. I'm super biased and love my Jersey bagels over newyork but that's another story. Ess a bagel hits the mark on every level, they have the culture, atmosphere and the bagels are great. My bagel was slightly stale but hardly noticeable. I just maybe question the freshness bc they are pumping out a lot of bagels. Super packed and you'll wait in line. The cream cheese spreads are impressive.

Plain Bagel w Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese

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Signature favorite (lox, tomato, capers and lettuce) with less cream cheese) on pumpernickel

Hamburger America

If you're looking for a perfect, no-nonsense smash burger, this is the place. It's exactly what a…read moreburger should be. They don't rely on a laundry list of fancy toppings to hide behind; it's just the basics, executed flawlessly. I really appreciated that they keep it simple, giving you the choice of onion or no onion, letting the quality of the beef and the perfect sear speak for itself. Logistically, it's first-come, first-served seating where you're given a number. It wasn't too busy when I stopped by, so the process was seamless and quick. It's hard to imagine how they could make this any better without fundamentally changing what a smash burger is supposed to be. If you appreciate the classics done right, this is an absolute must-visit in NYC.

Went to Hamburger America on a weekend in the early afternoon. It's located at the corner of West…read moreHouston Street/Sixth Ave, between SoHo and the West Village. It was busy but not overcrowded, and we found a table outside. When you arrive, you order at the counter inside, receive a number, and then find a seat while your meal is prepared fresh. A server brings your food to your table once it is ready, it only took about 5-7 minutes for our food to arrive. I ordered the "All the Way" burger, their classic smash burger with mustard, diced onions, dill pickles, and cheese, along with fries and a gluten-free bun. The total came to about $17, including tax and tip. The burger was delicious. Smash burgers are my favorite, and this one was cooked perfectly with crispy edges while still moist. I also really appreciate that they offer a gluten-free bun. The burger and fries were a satisfying portion without feeling overly heavy. This is a casual spot, but it consistently delivers delicious food at a reasonable price. If you are looking for a classic smash burger in the neighborhood, I would recommend. I will certainly be back!

Lunch Counter and kitchen

Double George Motz's Fried Onion Burger.

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Fried Onion Double Cheeseburger

Crispy Heaven Bakery

Bookmarked this place for a while and so so glad I finally made it here! Ordered the Turkish eggs,…read morewhich came with a side of their bakery bread and butter. Was given 2 types - the baguette and one of the rustic loafs. Was also told I could request more bread if I wanted to. The eggs were poached perfectly, and paired so well with everything else on the plate. The bread tasted very good on its own, with butter, or to soak up all that yogurt, egg and spices on the plate. This ended up being a very substantive breakfast. I ended up taking 2 half loaves home with me after the meal!

Really good bread here! Scrambled eggs were nice and fluffy. My only criticism is the short amount…read moreof time we had at our table. We had made a reservation for 9.30 am and they asked us to leave at 10.05 am because they had another reservation waiting. Kind of weird to only give 30mins to sit down, look at the menu, order and eat your food. I had just finished my last bite and the plates were taken away and we were given the cheque. The waitress was friendly, just wish we weren't rushed out.

Beet salad

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Scrambled

Parla

10/10 Mafaldine Alla Vodka - This pasta is insanely delicious and so creamy. My mouth is watering…read morejust thinking about it. I absolutely love the pasta it comes with too. The shape is unique, which makes it even better. My only complaint is... why doesn't it come with any protein? Cost - $22.87

Delicious pizza. We got the classic NY and the hot hunny. Honestly not sure which one was better,…read morebut I did love the cook and flavor of the square pizza (hot hunny). If we come back, I'd probably aim for another square. Note to make reservations because it is a small spot. It's also not the best ACed. Wish they had fountain drink options though. I don't want a boogie $8 soda haha. Service was excellent though - friendly and attentive!

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Pura Vida Miami

4.3

(208 reviews)

2.9 mi

Amazing food and outstanding service! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious--10/10. The…read moreservice was fast, friendly, and attentive. Special thanks to Pablo for being so kind and making our experience even better. I'll definitely be back!

Pablo was so attentive and food was amazing!! Thank you!! Salmon bowl was fantasic ans bites were…read morea treat!!