Randomly walked in here, bought the milk bread, some buns, and paper cupcake. Spend $10 and you get…read morea free soft serve. If you want the matcha flavor, it's an extra $.50. Since I enjoyed the bread, I've gone back several times. Bought a day cake and love it too since it's not too sweet. Service is fast. Looks like your normal Asian bakery but with more variety. You can buy a gift card with some perks.

We saw a lady with an ice cream cone. We flagged her down to find out where she purchased it…read more She pointed to a bakery across the street. Baguette Talk offers bakery goods, beverages and soft serve ice cream cones. A soft serve was needed in this hot muggy NY day. We got vanilla and a matcha soft serve. The soft serve was huge. Both were really tasty. Another excellent stop!

Maxin Bakery is a classic Flushing Chinese bakery focused on affordable baked goods, steamed buns,…read moreand traditional grab and go pastries. I walked into a simple, functional space with shelves and cases filled with buns, cakes, and packaged items meant more for quick pickup than sitting or browsing for long. The roasted pork buns and BBQ style buns were some of the most commonly picked items. I tried one and the bread was soft with a savory filling that leaned slightly sweet depending on the batch. Egg tarts are also part of the regular rotation, along with red bean buns and sponge cakes that stick to a more traditional bakery profile. The steamed buns section was a big part of the appeal here, especially for someone looking for quick, inexpensive food like pork buns or plain buns to take away. Prices are generally low compared to more modern bakeries in Flushing, which was a major reason I stopped in. Service was quick and straightforward, with my order handled fast even during a busy hour. The bakery has a high turnover of items throughout the day, so freshness can vary depending on timing, and selection is best earlier when the trays are more stocked. It is very much a grab and go spot rather than a place designed for dining in or browsing slowly. Overall, Maxin Bakery is a budget friendly Flushing bakery for basic Chinese baked goods and buns, best for quick snacks like pork buns, red bean buns, and egg tarts rather than specialty or dessert focused items.

This probably is the smallest of the Maxin bakeries, barely 10 feet wide, but is the closest to the…read moreMain St 7 train subway stop for convenience. They have all the baked goods that the bigger stores have, probably made at the one further down on Main St and delivered here in the morning. With the heavy foot traffic through here, I'm sure the baos here turnover rather quickly. I love to have a char siu bao for breakfast at the office in the mornings. A quick 30 sec in the microwave is all you need. Sometimes, I'll have a ham & egg or a 4 petal hot dog & bacon bun for variety. If I'm feeling the sweet tooth, a pineapple, egg custard bao or tart is the way to go.

This is the OG Chinese bakery in flushing since the 90s. Some of the staples I come back for are…read morethe egg tarts, hot dog bun and sponge cake. The only improvement would be to renovate the bakery since it's quite dated the interior.

I ve been coming here for decades; love the mini eggnog here -- But recently the customer service…read moreis honestly terrible. There's no system for the line at all. One person comes in with ten family members and suddenly they're all crowding the counter and placing separate orders -- it's chaotic, especially during the busy morning rush. There were about 5-6 staff members working, but none of them seemed to be managing the flow. No one was directing customers, and it felt disorganized. At one point, they even cut off the line or spoke in Chinese to let others jump ahead, which was really frustrating. I eventually gave up and walked over to Rainbow Bakery just a block away -- only two staff members there, but the line was clear and manageable. Taipan seriously needs a floor manager or at least some sort of system to keep things fair and efficient.

The line moves quickly at this Fay Da location, but the parking lot is very bad. The selection of…read morebaked goods are the classic char siu bao, custard bun, pineapple topping bread, egg tart, sponge cake, raisin braid, coconut flake bread, mochi, etc. The people working here mostly speak Mandarin, but some do understand Cantonese as well. It is usually busy inside of the bakery as well as outside, so it is not an ideal spot if you're looking to sit down or use the restroom while nearby. Good for grab and go.

Food (3/5): Got sweet topping custard bun, coconut cream bun, and large iced milk tea. The buns…read morewere delicious especially the bread components which has a nice crispy sweet flavor. The iced milk tea however was really bad. It tasted like cheap tea mixed in with a bunch of sugar. The flavor was so bad that we ended up just throwing it out. Service (3/5): Not particularly friendly service but they processed our purchase with minimal issue. We also were using a gift card and had no issues with it. Ambiance (3/5): The store looks outdated and not the cleanest but there is a decent area to sit and eat with a bunch of tables.

Shakalaka Bakery in Flushing is one of the more visually polished modern Chinese bakeries in the…read morearea and a reliable stop if I am looking for cakes, pastries, or grab and go sweets that feel a bit more updated compared to traditional bakeries nearby. I walked into a clean, well lit space designed for quick selection rather than lingering, and the display cases were filled with brightly decorated cakes and pastries that looked consistently fresh. The mango based cakes are the most consistent thing here. I tried one and found it light, creamy, and built around fresh fruit rather than overly heavy frosting, which made it easy to finish even after a full meal. The matcha cake also worked well, leaning more milky than bitter, with a soft sponge that held its structure without feeling dry. The pork floss cakes are one of the more interesting savory sweet options, and they came out better than I expected since they did not go overboard on sweetness. The croissants and egg tarts are solid supporting items rather than the main reason to come. The croissant I had was flaky with a noticeable butter layer, and the egg tart was best eaten warm as the custard tightens up when cold. The purple rice desserts are heavier but work if I want something more filling and texturally different from the fruit cakes. Service was generally efficient even when the bakery was busy, and the staff moved through orders quickly. Prices sit a bit higher than older style Flushing bakeries, but the tradeoff is cleaner presentation, more modern flavor combinations, and consistently fresh looking cakes. For a modern bakery stop in Flushing, Shakalaka delivers on quality and visual appeal.

Shakalaka bakery I love! I really like the Chinese desserts and sweets here and it's probably one…read moreof my favorite bakeries in Flushing. They offer really fun and delicious flavors here with their pastries and cakes. The prices here are also really good. Their bread is also really good. I tried the Japanese crab meat bread, Coconut cream bread, and their egg sandwich which I loved! They tasted delicious and they were also very filling. The ambience is modern and clean. The line moves quickly. However, it can be hard to find a seat here and it can get very busy. It's best to grab your pastries and go. It is also near public transit, and the train. I will come back here again to pick up a cake from here, the prices are good and the flavors are also good. Price:$8.75 Rating: 9/10

Taro desserts have my whole heart and the Vanilla Taro slice from Sweet Cakes in Flushing delivered…read moreexactly what I needed! The layers were light and fluffy, the taro flavor came through beautifully without being too heavy, and the sweetness was perfectly balanced, not that sugar overload you sometimes get with cake. It was just right. Decadent in the best way possible.

One of the few bakeries in the area that had such an abundance of black sesame desserts! I was in…read moreheaven. I tried the black sesame earl gray cake and it was so soft and moist I got it 2 days in a row. I wish I could have tried the other desserts but did not get the chance to - will definitely make sure to visit again to try the other options! Inside has adequate seating options and kept very clean.

When a place shows consistency and staying power over a nearly a couple of decades that…read moreautomatically adds the "star" power of this place and ups my rating. (The first reviews of this place on Yelp are dated 2008). Although the prices aren't as inexpensive as they used to be (Cheap eats in NYC are going the way of the Dodo - might as well get used to it!) I still find they remained consistently delicious. Arguably, the chicken buns are the draw here - with a nice sized slab of juicy dark meat chicken tucked in a crispy outside, soft inside pineapple bun dressed with lettuce, tomato and cucumber it is winning combo. These days you will be hard pressed to find a cheaper and better chicken sandwich at $3.75 in NYC. Better to get here early to make sure they have them, also fresher! I asked for a Iced coffee and the default is light and sweet, which is a style I haven't had in while. It hit the spot. I tried the pork floss bun - it was large and tasty. The sponge cake was nice and soft, but friend remarked perhaps not the very best she's had, but good. They have don tat which will do the job, but not a stand out version. This is old school spot that after I walk out with my purchase I feel grateful it is still sticking around serving up goodness!

CHICKEN BUN -- 2024 ($3.50) -- 2025 ($4.00) -- 2026 ($4.50)…read more they are known for their chicken meat/pineapple bun sandwich! its a great sandwich and has been consistent since ive discovered them in 2023. Flavor is not too strong and the bread is light! Overall, it is not salty with a tad of mayo/lettuce/cucumber slice. Their $2 pineapple buns are not too sweet/salt either. All of their breads are on the fluffy light side! One time, I found a hair on my bun and the ladies let me exchange for a new one. They also gave me a drink for free in return for the mishap. Their ying yang milk tea (they use lipton) is great too! It is a walk from main st 7 train, but if you are around this area, its a must try for easy/quick snack/small meal!

Located inside Golden Mall a block away from Main Street. No ambiance wise, just a typical food…read morestand inside a food court. Easy to miss it if you don't know the store name since Golden Sponge doesn't indicate they're selling mochi unless you're actually there yourself or you see a picture from someone's review. Besides the giant mochi, they also sell very affordable sponge cakes ranging from $1 to $1.50. The giant mochi is getting viral for being the size of a huge blob and the different fillings you can have being stuffed inside (wrapped with the mochi) depending on various prices. My friends and I got the giant mochi with four fillings. Total turns out to be $14. We have chosen mango pomelo + cookie & cream + strawberry + lychee rose. We're amazed by the vibrant colors side by side next to each other. It is a very cool process to watch the staff make it in person. Would be best to eat the mochi freshly made. Don't try to eat it by yourself though because it's way too fulfilling imo. Best to split the whole thing between 3-5 people. The ratio of cream cheese to the fruit pieces is mainly 8:2 which I didn't expect it. To be honest, I am expecting more fruit and not only few pieces as garnish. Realistically, you're eating 80% cream cheese and 20% of the thin mochi consistency. If you're lactose intolerant, it might not stomach too well in your digestive system. The staff has mixed in everything together. However, I can't tell what I am exactly eating or if I can actually differentiate between the 4 filling flavors. Its presentation of the pastel cotton candy colors is top notch nonetheless. Picture worthy for IG/TikTok, although taste wise falls short from here for me. Overall, there's way too much cream cheese inside. Also, the mochi texture gets lost within the rich filling. The first two bites are fine. But as you keep digging in, you get the feeling of being overwhelmed by a sugar overload. Therefore, you will feel very full after just a few bites. Another thing is that, they should've provided chopsticks or forks rather than plastic spoons. Not gonna lie, but it's pretty hard to actually scoop the mochi up. Like I'm saying, I don't recommend this dessert for those who can't tolerate anything dairy. The giant mochi is officially a "once-and-done" dessert for me. Might be great for filming a viral video, but save that money for something else more worthwhile instead.

Overall rating: 2 I…read morethought this would be cold but it's very warm and not good. Don't recommend.