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    4.6 (270 reviews)
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    At Smorgasburg
    Emily H.

    I knew Ensaymada Project was something I had to try at Smorgasburg when so many in my group talked its praises and made sure to order from them as well. There were so many delicious brioche buns to choose from, including mango, cookie crumble, salted caramel and even some more savory options. The creativity really bowled me over. I ended up going with the ube. Since I was just visiting for the weekend, I only got the one, thinking I wouldn't have time to indulge in more. That was a mistake though; I should have tried several. I ended up taking my ensaymada back to my hotel with me and ate it the next morning with my breakfast. And even a day later, this was flaky, sweet, loved the ube. If I ever come across Ensaymada Project again, I will for sure order more. Until then I can at least appreciate what all the excitement is about.

    Rachel L.

    Came here on recommendation from a friend, for desserts. Kindof sad that the flavors we wanted to try were not out, but we got to try some other ones. It was super hot the day we went and there is no inside seating, so we went to a park nearby and ate them there. Probably better to eat these right away, yummy but ours melted on the way to the park.

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    Charlyann M.

    This was my first time trying ensaymadas. We got the holiday variety pack. They sent a card with pictures to identify the flavors. Some were difficult to identify. I wish there were individual sticker labels on each. The packaging was very nice. The box was sturdy with a great design. The best flavor was cinnamada! A cinnamon roll essentially. We liked all of the flavors overall. The only one we didn't eat was the mocha. None of us like coffee. They definitely taste like brioche dinner rolls with sweet toppings. I would like more topping and less bread. The bread got a little dry towards the end.

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    Kim C.

    Delicious ensaymada that come in various flavors but still don't lose the flavor, texture of ensaymada! Brought them to a party and they were a hit! I've had them many times but this was my first time to the store! It's somewhat hidden from the street so set your gps when you go. It's a little row of 3-4 businesses with free parking. Our favorites were the red velvet, blue velvet and mocha.

    626 Nightmarket 2021
    Angela G.

    It has been SO long since we've had Ensaymada Project so we decided to drive over after my lovely fellow Yelp Elite twin, Angela, decided to grab some as well! Haven't actually been to their physical location till today! Pretty decently sized parking lot, we got lucky to find a spot right up front. Dark windows and looks like they have a second room for storage but wasn't sure. There was an unfortunate sewage smell when we walked in, not sure if it was just today and they were having issues but we were in and outta there quick! Hopefully it was only today and they get it fixed asap because it can be a huge turn off! I honestly almost had to walk out but I held myself together surprisingly since I'm very sensitive to smells. We got a half dozen of various flavors. The mocha and salted caramel are always a must for us so we definitely got those along with some others. After paying, the nice young lady asked if we wanted some free maple bacon which we happily agreed to take! They were smaller, cupcake sized ensaymada compared to their usual and it was pure deliciousness. I'm not sure why they don't sell this size!! They really should. It's honestly the perfect little snack. Great spot and definitely a must try if you're feeling sweet or even just wanting to try a Filipino dessert! IG: @ammysalamii

    This little menu card is nice to remind you of what you got.
    Angela G.

    What a yummy little treat! My family really enjoyed the light fluffy texture of these desserts. They melt in your mouth and I could easily see myself eating 2 or 3 if I didn't pay attention. We got red velvet, cookie butter, ube, and cinnamada. All were covered with plenty of frosting. Some, like the red velvet and cookie butter, were sprinkled with a topping as well. I think the only hesitation is the pricing. I realize that these are hand made, it seems like they use quality ingredients, and it's a small business. But $5 per treat is a little steep IMHO. There is a discount for ordering half a dozen or a dozen. I guess it's probably good that they're on the pricier side because I can easily see these as an addiction. Now we'll just save them for special occasions. They're definitely worth a try. You won't be disappointed!

    Rachel M.

    My cousin from California said he had a surprise for me, & I had no idea what it was. Then I checked my mailbox and got an awesome box, opened it up and in its Fall Sparkly Ribbon found 12 ensaymadas from Ensaymada Project. This came coast to coast from California to Florida. Oh I was so excited. I didn't even want to unwrap the ribbon and open the box though. It was so pretty. I warmed up two in the microwave for about 10 seconds - original classic cheese and queso de bola. I shared half each with my hubby. I'm so nice sometimes There were seriously so good. I can see why they were my cousin's fave, & he didn't resist sending it to me for my birthday. What a great surprise. They packed them well and there are 12 to savor. They are fine to be put in the freezer and warmed up when ready to eat. I'll have to hide these in the freezer so I have them for a while. I won't be able to find anything like it so good in Tampa, FL. Thanks to my cousin and Ensaymada Project!

    We don't know Goldilocks ensaymada here :p
    Gillian A.

    I remember being gifted a box of these via mail several years back but honestly I don't remember how they tasted lol (worst gift recipient ever). Fortunately I was able to recently stop by at the flagship shop! The whole array of various ensaymada flavors is right in your face upon entering the bakery. I tried a few on this visit and my personal favorite one is the mango one.....mainly because of its nostalgic taste lol. It tastes *just* like the mango-flavored Sunflower Crackers (the sandwich crackers that come in a yellow tub and are found at Filipino grocery stores) that I used to eat often as a kid. Super uncanny taste! Lol. Second favorite is the classic cheese. Boring, I know, but it's a tried-and-true flavor! Simple by design; the light salty-and-sweet taste combo is unmatched. Third favorite is the ube halaya because there is no skimping on the ube jam lol. The reason why I docked a star is because the ensaymadas are a bit stale and the base is pretty flavorless; taste is strictly dependent on the filling and frosting. It's always such a pleasurable experience when one of the bakers of the establishment is also the person serving the front counter. The baker who I interacted with here was really friendly and was more than welcome on describing the ensaymada flavors in depth. Overall very fun spins on ensaymada and this bakery is worth checking out (physically or online w/ delivery) even if you have the slightest curiosity on the flavors!

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    Cathy C.

    Yelp Review 2023 #135: I've had the pleasure of trying ensaymadas from Ensaymada Project. As a child, I loved these and could 2 in one sitting but I was particular about where we get them from - I don't like the dense and dry ones or the ones from big-named Filipino bakeries here in the US that have very little topping. My favorite ensaymada place is in Manila and when trying ensaymadas (they use finely grated Queso de bola), I compare all ensaymadas to that place's ensaymada. What's an ensaymada? First of all, there are two types of ensaymada: the Spanish kind that's dense and dry (which can be found in Spain and the Philippines), and the Filipino brioche kind. Sweet brioche topped with butter, sugar and cheese. But lately, you'll see Filipino bakeries getting more creative with their flavors. Ok...go on with your bad self! Ensaymada Project has about 23 flavors! That's crazy! But they still have the classic. What I've tried: Classic Cheese Queso de Bola Mocha Nutella Maple Bacon Mango They were absolutely delightful! The classic cheese and the Queso de bola brought me back to my childhood. And the other flavors brought me back to present time. The other flavors I really want to try: Thai Tea Oreo Ensaymatcha Green Tea Red Bean Ube Halaya (sweet buttery purple yam jam) Other flavors: Ube, Salted Caramel, Coconut Pandan, Red Velvet, Cookie Butter Crumble, Banana Chocolate, Berry Blue, Blue Velvet Caramel, Boston Crème, Cinnamada, Neapolitan, Quattro Formaggi Pesto, and Salted Duck Egg Queso de Bola. The service was very friendly - that's just how Filipinos are - except for me since I'm half and didn't get the friendly gene.

    Aileen K.

    Small storefront that does the one thing it needs to do well... make some bomb ensaymadas. We picked up two dozen and got to try many different flavors. Problem is that it's impossible to pick a favorite... but perhaps it's not a problem since... we can just eat them all. :) I particularly enjoyed that none of them was too sweet, despite how they look. They were light, fluffy, and delightful. We took them for our families to try too and we have family from out of state asking about delivery. They were a huge hit, and I'm glad we dropped by. We'll be back! They're not cheap but are well worth the price tag.

    Luxurious dinner rolls with buttercream icing. $5 ! Piece or $48 a dozen. Never again.
    Arev L.

    I drove a distance to get to this place to try these beautiful delicious looking ensaymada. Gosh, how disappointed . It's a fluffy dinner rolls with a thin butter cream icing. The bread is like those you get from 99 ranch market bakery or Hawaiian dinner rolls. I bought a dozen, thinking to buy 2 more so I can share with family and friends. Glad I didn't do that. 7 pieces still in the box and no one want to eat it. Super sad.

    Karla G.

    I was around the area and noticed the shop in google- since Im familiar with ensaymadas I definitely needed to try these. I ordered a half dozen, around $27. At first, I ate it as it was at room temp, then I noticed it was buttercream probably thats why the toppings were abit thin and has less flavor. I tried putting it in the fridge, it seemed off. Then we tried heating it up in the microwave then the flavors popped up. It's like ensaymada and a donut. It was great to try these and I recommend it if you wanted to try different varieties of ensaymadas.

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    Kevin T.

    It's been several months since I discovered this gem of a store in 626's Night Market event, but I still dream of the delectable buttery soft glory of their ensaymadas (not all the time, but still). I also regretfully never really thought to take pictures of them close up, since after I purchased one to try I ended up liking them so much I bought a bunch to take home! Then promptly forgot to take pictures of them again, because of noms. Yet even to this day they were quite memorable baked goodies from the trip and my only regret is that they're oh so far away. Folks that are lucky enough to have locall access to this lovely bakery are in for a treat and I'll be sure to keep an eye out if I'm ever back down south / when they're back up north. There wasn't really a bad flavor among the six that we got (ube, matcha, mango, red velvet, oreo, dulce de leche) and each was scrumtious in their fully decadent glory. Extremely soft in texture, nay, *pillowy soft*. The recommendation to pop them in the microwave makes a world of difference to your quality of experience, so absolutely do it. Of course these are way too rich to eat many on a regular basis, buuuuut it's not like I'll have them close enough to tempt me that often. Of course as I write this I discover they have online shipping. This is dangerous knowledge. I may be soon found in an butter/sugar-induced coma...

    Inside the special caramelized pistachio ensaymada.

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    Ask the Community - The Ensaymada Project

    Do you have any vegan options?

    Hello! None for now.

    How much do you charge to deliver? Last time I ordered was 2018. Thanks

    Ensaymadaproject.com is our website and averages $12 west coast USPS priority postage. It takes 1-2 days.

    Do you have storefront in Canyon Country? I want to go there and get some flavors for tasting so I can decide which flavors to get for my event. Thanks

    No storefront. Just a house. You’re welcome to stop by! People always come here to pick the available flavors to create their boxes. 14281 Wrangell.

    Hi Ensaymada project, i just want to ask how much is the minimadas (box of 35)? I'll be needing it on April 22 thank you!

    A big box is $70 (35 pcs) but you might want to go with regular size as the Easter orders are taking over and I might not have time to make minis. Let me know what works! Thank you! - chari

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