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    Bánh by Lauren

    4.0 (179 reviews)
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    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Pandan coffee cake
    Christopher N.

    I've seen numerous foodie influencers talk about the honeycomb cake at Bánh by Lauren, so I had to try it when I was in the area! To be honest, it wasn't for me. The texture is fun and bouncy but flavor left more to be desired. I get that their whole thing is being "not too sweet", but I thought this cake tasted like eggs and not much else. However! My hot take would be that the Pandan coffee cake is MUCH better. The sweetness is still mild but the Pandan flavor packs more of a punch in this cake. Service was a little slow, not super friendly. I'd come back for the coffee cake if I'm in the area

    Banh Bo Nuong Bread Pudding
    Lila L.

    Came by for their two year anniversary where they debuted a new menu item (Banh Bo Nuong Bread Pudding) for $2 for the week. It was my first time there, so I didn't know what to expect but I do know I love all things pandan. Fast service and bread pudding was still warm. The bread pudding was not too sweet (highest Asian compliment)! Crispy edges and chewy bouncy interior. The coconut custard gave it a warm rich flavor without being too heavy and it paired well with the lightness of the pandan. Good desert portion too. Glad to get this new item for a steal as their other goodies are more on the pricier side.

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    Alexis S.

    I have been following Lauren's journey for years and I was so excited when she finally opened her brick and mortar bakery. I finally got the opportunity to check out the bakery and it was lovely. The service was friendly and the space itself was really nice with a good amount of seating (both inside and outside). I ordered the pandan chiffon cake slice and the pandan matcha, and both were delicious. The cake slice was light and delicate and the matcha had the perfect amount of pandan. I will absolutely be coming back here again!

    Jackie K.

    I came here for the cookie. The cookie is good but honestly too much salt for me. The take away flavor was salt. After eating it I drank two bottles of water. The parts without salt were fantastic. They had a cute seating area but I took it to go.

    Vanessa T.

    Visited right before closing! Had a pleasant time with some friends celebrating my birthday! We bought some treats and enjoyed them quickly after they were about to close. Super cool team and beautiful space to sit and enjoy your meal. Hope to be back for a fresh breakfast meal on the savory menu!

    Nancy A.

    I tried their chocolate chip cookie and it really deserved to be on the list of NYC Chocolate Chip Cookie Power Ranking by The Infatuation NYC. Bánh by Lauren's cookie came out on the 9th place. It was really big and round when I got it. I loved how it had a smaller layer on top of the bottom layer around the edge. It looked like 2 cookies stamped together. The cookie was very soft and doughy. The chocolate chips in the cookie were very soft and melted in my mouth. Surprisingly it had sea salt rocks on the cookie. So I was tasting semi salty sweetness. I loved and enjoyed it so much that I'll be sure to get it next time I come in. The next pastry I loved from Banh by Lauren is the Banh Bo Nuong. It looked so cute when it was served to me. The slice was very thick and had a nice loaf of bread cut. The whole slice was very green like neon green. It looked very spongy and chewy. When I bit it for the first time, I was immediately astounded at the texture. It was somewhat spongy in a good way that gets you wanting more of it. Too bad the slice was very small and I finished it really quick. The edges were semi sweet and crunchy. This is a definite recommend pastry. I also tried their cheddar, chive, and sausage scone and it was very delicious and savory. The sausages were a hit! I loved how they added a lot of flavor and I loved those sausage pieces a lot. A very fragrant aroma in my mouth. The next pastry I tried from Banh by Lauren was the chiffon cake. I had the Pandan Coconut, which looked very neon green. It was very soft and lightweight in my mouth. Very airy like I was in heaven. The next flavor I had was the Thai Tea and that one was a bit sweeter than the Pandan Coconut. It was still good though. Besides the pastries, I loved their Pandan latte and cannot get enough of it. Too bad the cup of latte always comes in a small size for my liking. I wish it came in a bigger size. Their drinks are in one standard size only. I always finish the drink fast. Sometimes I try to drink it slowly to savor it all when I'm with my laptop working remotely on one of the tables. The place as always was very clean and modern. The tables and chairs were very clean and beautiful to use. It was just a clean and peaceful environment to do work with coffee and pastries. The bathroom was especially very clean and relaxing to use. It did not even felt like a bathroom and acted like a cozy bedroom. It was that clean and fresh inside with a dimmed setting that felt really intimate to be inside. I loved it a lot. Banh by Lauren will always be my to go place for Vietnamese pastries and a nice place for me to work remotely. There are outlets all the way in the corner with small plants on the window sill so I enjoy that a lot.

    Banh Bo nuong  and  Pandan latte
    Chelsia T.

    I have heard that people lined up when it first opened. So I got a chance to visit when I go to Chinatown. This bakery doesn't have the price tag matches the neighborhood. But I understand why. It is because of the uniqueness and the quality. There are many Vietnamese restaurants and cafe but not many desserts/ bakery. By looking at the menu, I really want to try everything. I don't think those are traditional but attractive enough for me. I picked the recommended Banh Bo Nuong, which is the pandan honeycomb cake. I really love the texture and the light sweetness of pandan. One slice definitely not enough! The pandan latte was good too. I ended up purchased a loaf of Banh Bo nuong. It is expensive but gave me some lovely moments.

    Cassava cake
    Gab G.

    I had the pleasure of receiving a 6-inch pandan chiffon cake from Banh by Lauren as a gift a few years ago, and it was amazing. So glad they have a permanent spot now! My boyfriend and I visited in person on a rainy Sunday and tried: + Coconut cassava cake + Pandan flavored honeycomb cake + Thai tea chiffon cake Honeycomb cake was my favorite by far - the texture omg. Thai tea chiffon cake was decent but doesn't come close to the pandan version. Cassava cake was also good.

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    Sawsan W.

    I have to admit that I stumbled on this place but I'm really glad I did. We got the black sesame latte, the ca phe su a da, pandas macaroon, a jasmine macaroon, a morning glory scone. I have to say that under no conditions should anyone get the black sesame latte, but ca phe su a da was decent. The jasmine macaroon was good, and the pandan macaroons were amazing, which were one of the staff's recommendations. The scone was actually really good, I just think it would have tasted even better if it was warmer. The ambiance of the place is cute. There is seating inside and outside.

    Pandan cake
    Nian Z.

    I really like their Pandan flavor itself, but that slice of Pandan cake truly left me dumbfounded at how everyone enjoyed it. Barely any of the reviews mentioned that the cake itself is super clumpy, dense, and dry. That's some five day old cake sitting in the refrigerator. Which is really unfortunate because the cream is good! Maybe this was just a really old batch that I got, or their cake recipe just calls for a stiff cake for the cream...but this wasn't edible. At least the honeycomb was fine, but doesn't warrant a return

    Matcha muoi and Vietnamese coffee
    Melany C.

    Came here while waiting for reservations for a different restaurant, will say the ambiance and service is great which is why I gave them a four star review, but for the drinks they were underwhelming. My coffee was a take on Vietnamese coffee but tasted more like plain espresso, the matcha had a foam which was very sugary. Overall 4/5.

    Alisa J.

    The chocolate chip cookie and morning glory scone were absolutely delicious. The scone was probably the best one I've ever had. The garlic flavor was so yummy. Great service and also really clean space.

    Zoe G.

    Very cute cafe for a midday sweet treat and coffee. I got the pandan latte and coffee cake. The coffee was good with a subtle pandan flavor. Neither were too sweet, but I do wish the pandan flavor was just a little stronger. The chocolate chip cookie was solid, but enjoyed the other cakes more.

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    The honey comb cake is worth the wait and the trek! Lines moved pretty fast in here. It's a very modern asian bakery.

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