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    Cafe aloaf

    4.0 (38 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Corn muffin top
    Samantha R.

    The last time I went to the store I had the same issue, the manager wanted to refund my money and assured me it was an isolated incident. The corn muffins STILL smell like FUNKY and have a layer around the edge that is gray. I understand baking, charring and over cooking, this is not that. It seems like it may be buildup from the muffin pan (which isn't being cleaned efficiently.) On a high note, the red bean buns are great. This bakery was so much better when it was Savoy.

    Cheesy bread, light & fluffy.
    Sonia Mae B.

    I have gone here a few times as Cafe Savoy and twice as the renamed Cafe Aloaf. The quality of the pastries have not changed to me. I don't understand the negative reviews when this place is still very good. It may have been the change of management where they had some glitches during the transition, but when speaking to the cashier girls, they told me it's the same baker. The bakery was sold to the baker, but since it was sold, they had to rename the bakery, thus it's called Cafe Aloaf. I do agree the lameness of previous logo imitating the Aloft hotel in Harlem, but the establishment seemed to have listened and they changed it to a feminine cursive font, giving the feel of a french bakery. I have tried the chocolate/almond croissants, beef curry pastry to cheese pastry and all have been fresh and delightful. They have Chinese pastries such as hotdog buns and red bean buns. I finally got to try their strawberry shortcake and it was delicious and easy on the pocket book. They are reasonably priced, from $2.00 to about $3.00. I will continue to come here because it's been consistently good and you just can't beat the prices for the quality of the pastries. The girls that work here are very nice and know their pastries. The staff might have changed too.

    I've bought strawberry shortcake cakes for every birthday ever since I tried this bakeries cakes. Love the strawberry shortcake here.
    Xena R.

    Great Strawberry shortcake! My grandmother loved the fruit tarts. I love the customer service, especially I. The morning the staff is so friendly. Must try.

    Chocolate croissant

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    Good cafe! I always loved this place! I really like the egg tart! And the butter cream cake!

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    6 years ago

    Great, fresh pastries, including Chinese bakery pastries. Really affordable too and very friendly, efficient staff!

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    7 years ago

    A lovely place. Friendly staff. Nice music. Affordable. Delicious fresh pastries. Pretty good coffee.

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    8 years ago

    The cheesecake and red velvet are amazing. Same baker as when the name was Savoy. Lots of Asian pastries and cakes as well.

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    Excellent service, the pastries are good.(almond cookies) ..especially..and I love the ice coffee.

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    Bagel to cream cheese ratio- a good amount to allow each quarter cut to be its own delightful bite
    Bagel to cream cheese ratio- a good amount to allow each quarter cut to be its own delightful bite
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    3.9
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    1.4 mi
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    Naadirah!! Naadirah!! The service here is absolutely amazing! I came to Proof to pick up a…read moreTooGoodTooGo bag, and as always, their pastries were on point. While I was there, I accidentally spilled my bland Dunkin' Donuts cold brew on the floor. I felt terrible, but Naadirah was so reassuring and kind. She told me not to worry about it and handled the situation with such a chill and positive attitude; it truly made my day! I also tried their vanilla iced latte, and it was smooth, not overly sweet, and made with a delicious mix of oat milk and macadamia nut milk. The place is small but has chill vibes. I've seen some of the other reviews, and while I haven't been to the cafe in the morning, I've always come in the afternoon. Even a few weeks ago, when I picked up a TooGoodTooGo bag, the barista was pleasant. Yes, I'll definitely be back!

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    Sitting area in the back.
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    Enter the red door to get in!
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