DOUBLE UNLUCKY My pitiful fried fish bun, He's been so utterly sad. Ashamed his bread had gone stale, And without any toppings to make him rad. Their goopy chicken pot pie, The size of an egg custard tart, Holding bits of subpar meat, Did very little to move my foodie heart. For pillowy buns and darling cakes, No longer shall I return here, Down the street are they baked with love, And located just as near. read more

The service is horrible here especially for non speaking Chinese people. Everytime I come in here, they give me a hard time. I came here bcs its so close to my job. For convenience. They complain in their own language. Very rude people. I stopped coming here for a while bcs of their horrible service. I ended up going somewhere a block away in Chinatown that had very nice service. I just came in today to buy hot tea and sit inside for a little bcs I was waiting for my job bldg to open and it was too freezing to wait outside. I'm never going back to this pl! Even if it means standing in the freezing cold! read more

Overall, I was rather unimpressed by their buns. Having tried their egg tarts during my first visit a while ago and finding them satisfying, I had high hopes when I decided to try their buns. The ones that I like: -as I have already mentioned before, their egg tarts are delicious; they have Portuguese, regular egg, and egg whites at the register and they were all really satisfying. Prices and sizes are standard -"milk and egg" bun: I'm not quite sure why it's called that since there's no milk or egg inside the bun but instead a rather sweet crusty top; the bread itself is soft, although personally I would love to have some filling -sweet potato bun: the most memorable one I had and by far my favorite one; the bun is soft and is filled to the rim; the filling is smooth and perfectly sweetened. Together it has the texture of mochi, chewy and glutinous. They somehow even manage to get some amount of sweet potato mush on the top of the bread, making it a rather nice presentation Anything else: custard bun: bread is dry; didn't get to the filling until half way done with the bun baked char siu bun: very little filling (only the bottom 1/3 or upper is filled; mostly onions, very little meat; but if you dig onions, they are fresh and crunchy) Taiwanese pineapple bun: I don't see anything taiwanese about it; it resembles a pineapple bun with some raisins on top, but instead of having butter crust, it is laid with condensed-milk crust; it doesn't have any filling, although it would be nice to have some Service: Typical Chinatown service, you know what it is read more

Wow I just had a sweet bun from here that tasted like it had shortbread cookie dough in the middle. I had no idea what I was choosing, just playing the whimsically enjoyable point-and-pick game that I often find myself performing in Chinatown. In some cases it results in my detriment, though this morning it was definitely to my benefit - I just discovered this devilish breakfast, for only 90 cents (the average cost of the whole bakery section here...)! read more

Stopped by here after getting my tofu and hor fun from Tung Woo. I have to give a shout out to their mochi. I got the green tea mochi. They were soft and chewy without being overly sweet. Bought 2 and 1 survived the trip back home to Boston. The mochi lived for another day in the fridge. When I ate it the next day straight out of the fridge, I was surprised to find the mochi was still soft and chewy. Kinda difficult for mochi to retain its soft and chewy texture after 24 hours. Will definitely be back next time around for more mochi. I think they have peanut mochi too but were sold out the day I was there. Hopefully they make a red bean mochi. Also got their red bean rice dumplings and put chai koh. Forgettable. Stock with the mochi. read more

OK.. this place.. as HORRRIBLE UTTERLY HORRIBLE SERVICE... but hey what can i expect ...the people here tried to sell us an egg steamed bread bun when we told them we didnt want any meat. we said NO MEAT. and my friend speaks chinese perfectly so it wasnt a language barrier thing. so they told us they had an egg one and we quickly bought that up along with a tray overflowing with goodies. I found this place on the NewYork times review for bakeries, and i had to see what the hubbub was about. SO anyways we arent even out of the bakery and we rip open the steamed bread to see a big hunk of meat in the inside. when we go back they claim that what we see IS indeed EGG and we are just confused. then they have an all out argument as to why they cant exchange the bun and why they did not outright lie to us. turns out they make the bun with egg inside.. so then wouldnt everything in the bakery be an egg bread??? uhh.. anyways this old chinese guy behind us was getting annoyed and just bought us a couple of buns to shut us up. that was nice of him.. the workers here even told us to GIVE back the bun in question ( they refused us a refund) . i have no idea why. ........ anyways i was rattled up a bit. but from the moment those steamed buns and pastries hit my toungue... damn.. they can yell and abuse me all they want. they can tell me they put fish eggs and duck feet in those buns . i dont care cuz they were all amazingly fresh and tasty. i felt really bad for arguing with those artisan bread makers... i really do.. i tried a good grip of bakeries in the chinatown area.. and double crispy takes the crown.......*BOWS AND KNEELS IN SHAME* oh yea this place is ridiculously cheap. starts at 70 cents a pastry. GET OUT YOUR SPARE CHANGE AND GIVE IT TO DOUBLE CRISPY read more

As usual of lovely Chinese bakeries, the prices are amazing, and the bread is delicious. I stopped by for the sweet bread, pork bun, and hot dog bun. As an avid Asian bread-eater, everything tasted delicious. The pork bun actually felt fresh with the pork and the crunch of the onions. It didn't feel so processed or gross as it might at times. The bread is soft but still chewy and has a subtle sweetness that I enjoy. The service is okay. Someone is always there to help bag bread for people, but they are just kind of there. I would come back for the bread. read more

Did someone say Portugese Egg Tarts? I'm drooling already.... I've came here numerous times for the Portugese Egg Tarts, and they are so good. Especially when they come right out of the oven and they're warm enough to bite into. The egg is fluffy and the flaky crust is so delicate that it melts in your mouth. This place has my vote for the best Portugese Egg Tarts, hands down. read more

Stopped in here to get a custard tart for dessert. They didn't have any tarts (sold out?), but they did have egg custard in a little foil baking cup, so that's what I got. I was going to eat it there, but the aluminum tables didn't look very comfy and honestly, it smelled kinda funny in there (and not like baking), so I decided to take it home. It was fine, but not very flavorful. There are so many bakeries in this neighborhood; I'll try a different one next time. read more

Friendly girl stocking shelves informed me that some of the items I'd read about either weren't available that day or were no longer made. Opted instead for a quite-good egg custard rather than the steamed buns or the donut on a stick with sugar. read more

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I was craving a specific Asian dessert, rice ball stuffed with candied peanuts, covered in shredded coconut. It was alright here. Not amazing nor terrible. I'd return again if it was on my way to my destination. read more

Not gonna lie--their staff IS a little rude, even to a Canto-speaking (albeit ABC) patron! But I guess ya gotta grow some thick skin and struggle a bit for authenticity. In spite of the less-than-warm welcome, I took home a sponge cake, a pineapple bun and a coconut (cocktail) bun for a few dollars. That's what I love most about Chinatown bakeries--they're all so cheap! Because I was stuffed from lunch, I took the breads home and enjoyed them the next day. When reheated in a toaster oven, they tasted just as good as if they were just baked. The crumbly, flaky crust on the pineapple bun had just the right amount of sweetness. The cocktail bun was loaded with shredded coconut. The sponge cake was ultra fluffy and brought me back to my youth. They made for the perfect tea time treat. In addition to the bread case, they have lots of other baked goods as well including egg tarts, swiss rolls and cakes. They're sure to have your mooncakes when the season rolls around too. If you're looking for a classic Canto bakery, Double Crispy is it. read more

Best Portuguese egg tart I've had in NYC. Super-flakey crust and a firm custard that's perfectly sweet and melts in your mouth. (No picture cuz it was so good I ate it before any photo could be taken.) Bought a package of butter walnut cookies, too, and they are delicious. Perfect with a cup of freshly-pressed black coffee. read more

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Fresh baked buns, Chinese pastries, and Western style sponge cakes. Traditional steam buns can be found as well. This is my go to place for Chinese buns. read more

super good asian pastries and dessert. always crowded and happily cheap, this bakery is what i love about china town. my friend got a sweet bun for like 40 cents and it was warm and delicious. though the service didn't inspire me by any means i was inspired by the taste and price of the pastries. i will go back if i can ever find the place again.... read more

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I heard the wife cake is the best one in the city's Chinatown, and was also eager to try the variety of baked buns. Upon entering, the ladies working there were very pushy as I was thinking about what to buy. When I did end up asking for help, they weren't even able to find what I was looking for. I found them myself. The wife cake was tiny and bland. I didn't expect that from a place that's supposed to be known for their wife cakes (Serious Eats, you've failed me). Then I moved on with higher hopes for the taro bun. For reference, I love taro things. The bun's pastry was too tough and chewy. I didn't get to the taro filling until getting far into the pastry. The filling itself was bland like the wife cake. I threw both of them out after a few bites. Fortunately it's so cheap I don't mind throwing it out if it sucks. read more

Stop in for the Hello Kitty cake and something called Piglet Bread. (Poor Pooh and Eyore) read more

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What? Only 3.5 stars? This place deserves way more! I fell to the marketing gimic of its Chinese signboard where loosely translated: means King of Egg Tarts. (And I was still telling my boyfriend to stop falling for such sign boards a few minutes ago...) I do agree with other Yelpers that the service is horrible for non-Cantonese/ Mandarin speaking people. My Cantonese is very very very limited as well, so I basically pointed to everything I wanted. I had the Pork Floss Buns (which were amazing) for 90cents and Egg tarts for 90 cents. The egg tarts were the best I have ever tasted! Having lived in San Francisco area for the past few years, I have ready access to delicious egg tarts but this topped all of them. The crust was flaky and light, while the center custard filling was soft yet perfectly rich. I wanted to get more but was reminded of my new year's resolution of eating less sweet things. I also had the steamed egg sponge cake for $1. They are yellow fluffy spongy cakes made of egg. Location: When you walk to the store, it is on your left and wrapped in clear plastic bag. I wished I did a better job describing it but that was totally delicious. It was soft and sweet and satisfied all my cravings! read more

It's the remix to ignition. Hot and fresh out the kitchen. I just burned the shit out of my mouth eating a delicious egg tart on the sidewalk in front of Double Crispy but it was worth it. Flaky buttery crust, pudding like egg filling, not too sweet. Better than Manna Bakery for egg tarts. Now, if you'll excuse me... I am going back inside to buy another one. read more

I am a huge fan of this place but can't give them more than 3 stars since I only come here for 1 thing and it's to-go. Below are a few tips on the dos/don'ts at Double Crispy Bakery: Tip #1 - Do come here for the egg custard tart. Their egg custard tart is DA BEST! The custard is light and sweet, not overpowering or too egg-y. Pastry is nice and flake-y. Muchhh better than Custard King. Tip #2 - Do grab and go. If you want to listen to old chinese men gossip, then by all means, feel free to sit down and break bread with them. Tip #3 - Don't forget to buy me some egg custard tarts the next time you go! read more

True words about the egg tarts being the best. The buns are about right but not super special. I think the prices are the going market value in Chinatown and some of the buns are in fact on the HIGH side compared to their counterparts on Grand. read more

I've been to several NYC chinese bakeries but double crispy has the best sponge cake. I always get the small ones that are wrapped in white folded paper. They are so moist and so delicious. This place accepts cash only like the rest of china town! read more

The steamed pork bun is AMAZING! The kiwi fruit juice, while a bit sugary, was freshly made and delicious. YUMMY, and a great place to stop in for an early -morning pick-me-up, or an afternoon pick-me-up. A Chinatown mainstay for us! read more

Great service, the ladies behind the counter took my order promptly even though it was busy.. Had a great chocolate mousse cake for 90 cents and a hot lemon tea. Would definitely recommend! read more

Rating is for their Portuguese tarts only...very good...not too sweet, crispy n thin crust, loaded filling...very satisfied. Though not as excellent as the one in Brooklyn (Xin Fa Bakery) but this is located at a convenient spot. read more

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EGG TARTS! After having hot pot in China town, I was craving some good bakery desserts. More specifically, I was on the hunt for dan tats and polo baos. Unfortunately I couldn't find polo baos anywhere and double crispy bakery was the only bakery around that had egg tarts. I was a little dissapointed at first but oh man was I wrong. The egg tarts here are freaking awesome. Crunchy crust on the outside, fluffy warm goodness on the inside. Not too sweet but tasty and flavorful filling. Pretty cheap as well. Thank god I don't live close by because I'd be getting these tarts everyday. Will be back! read more

Are you kidding me? It's crazy cheap plus I can get custard buns AND baked char siu bao!! Even when it's somewhat packed, you're in & out and you spend virtually no money...HELL YES! read more

Best freakin pastries ever! I walked from my hotel every day of my stay- bring cash and eat them all because they are so reasonably priced you could! I want to go back wahhhh. read more

This place is always super busy and I can see why.Thier stuff is great! They have a large selection and the prices are as good as any other chinese bakery.One of the best things they make are those little custard cakes!mmm. Thier service is fast and friendly.Not THE best chinese bakery but definetly better then your average one. read more

Really authentic snow skin mooncakes - especially the Durian one! The skin is not very chewy but the flavour is spot on. For anyone who's missing mooncakes or durian, this place is great for a quick fix. read more

Best Macau style egg tarts in all of Chinatown, $1. I've tried them all. The Chinese grandmas know; sometimes you'll see a flock of them grab up almost all the egg tarts as soon as they come out! read more

In the hopes of finding another bakery as good as Taipan, we bought half a dozen breads to sample over the weekend. The prices hovered around 80 cents for most of the sweet and meat buns, about 20-30 cents cheaper than Taipan. The quality of the bread was just alright - the meat filling was light, almost nonexistent and except for the oiliness, the bread was pretty bland. read more

Love this bakery, its close to my apartment so I go here probably weekly. Coffee is good, all of the breads and different buns are great. I bring them to my coworkers sometimes in the morning and they always love it. The prices are low and the quality is high. I think that is always a plus. Its cash only, but as long as you have 3 bucks you can get quite a few things. They are quick to help and check out. Its a little busier in the morning. If you go in the evening the food in the warmer might be a little old. But I love this place, and will continue to be a regular customer. read more

Came here specifically for the Portuguese egg tarts. I wasn't lucky enough to catch them fresh out of the oven, so I settled for a lukewarm tart. The custard filling was soft and pudding-like, though the brûléed top wasn't crisp. I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt that the warm tarts would be better. read more

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This is a type of place that you would go to if your favorite spot ran out of pork buns, like what happened to me. 1/2 of the selection was was gone, but still there were labels that were confusing to what they were selling. I wouldn't go to this place again. If your in a hurry to get a drink, I would stop here. Just for drinks. Sorry. read more

I don't care for pastries aside from the egg tarts, so this review is strictly based on their portugese tarts, and maybe some iced drinks. Double Crispy Bakery is easily my favorite chinese bakery in New York when it comes to egg tarts, and their iced milk tea and herbal tea are always on point. But seriously, back to those egg tarts, they are so incredibly creamy, and have the best flaky crust ever. read more

They have great egg tarts here, a good selection of fresh pastries, and an area to sit if it's not too busy.

I would have bombed this place verbally had it not tasted so good at such a cheap price. Quickly sampled the bun wall. Hot dog bun a dollar and cheese bun 1.25... that thing was oddly pungent and delicious.. would have gotten 4 stars had not been for the peculiarly rude employee blocking my view thus diminishing my awe at the wonderful bun wall. Will try again maybe next year. read more

Craving Chinese buns, I popped in for a little assortment: taro, red bean, and corn. While I've yet to taste the corn, the taro and red bean were both excellent. The dough was sweet without being cloying, and its texture was just chewy enough while retaining some structural soundness (i.e., the buns weren't going to flatten while riding home in my purse). The taro paste was lightly sweet, although the red bean paste was a bit dried out. I did like the sugar crunch layered on top of the red bean very much, though! Would recommend if you're in the area. read more