Prior to the pandemic, Fay Da underwent a rapid expansion across the borough and throughout NYC. One of those locations is here in Woodside, which has steadily beefed up the number of Chinese-owned businesses as the neighborhood continues to gentrify. As NY's most well known Chinese bakery chain, the initial excitement / hype died not long after opening. Fast forward to today and it's become one of their least appealing locations. Many of the buns werre stale, but not nearly as cold as the service. Downhill is a slippery slope and it appears they're skiing to the bottom. On the plus side, the store is actually larger than most locations and as far cleaner than any of the ones in Chinatown or Flushing. There is a limited seating along the wall, but this is primarily a grab and go, especially with its proximity to the subway. The best time to be here is in the morning. Order Hong Kong milk tea and pair it with any of their buns, which are usually made offsite and delivered in the morning. In the afternoon, some of the items are either not available or don't taste as fresh. This is especially the case for the bbq puff pastry, sweet cream buns, or bolo bread. Where they still shine in is their Chinese style fruit and whipped cakes. Many folks will have them customized for special occasions and this is one of their best assets even now. The fact they also provide candles for free is a nice bonus. read more

Was in the area and popped into this Fay Da Bakery to grab a quick treat. FAY Da is a Chinese bakery. Ranging from pasties along the lines of savory to sweet. Many traditional cakes and buns as well. They also serve hot and cold drinks as well. They weren't the most polite but, I guess you aren't really going for the politeness. read more

Order a mango mousse cake, as we wanted a different option from my local bakery in bayside ( french work shop in bayside) The mango mousse was nice a fluffy, the mango mousse was a bit tart and slightly sweet. A very good combination of flavors and the cake was part ratio was just enough to give you a oerfect bite of cake at a half off what i pay at my local bakery. I will have to try the rest of the cakes here as their products are very good. Usually i get the Japanese cheesecake which is also light and fluffy and an excellent option for dessert when we have guests iver dinner. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Mango mousse cake delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Woodside, New York

The cakes are very DRY and they taste old I'm not sure if they are freshly made but the bakery down the block named rainbows is better

Great first experience. Kind staff, delicious drink and not overpriced. Absolutely found my new go to bakery/boba spot in the area. It's now saved on my phone. Plenty of seating inside so it was a perfect spot to sit and journal a little before heading home. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Woodside, New York

We love coming here after making a trip to see my aunt on the weekends! This location is conveniently located right down the block from the 61st street woodside station on the 7 train. I was quite surprised by how much stuff they still had available on a Sunday afternoon. I am a sucker for their sponge cake, Japanese cheese cake (sadly they were sold out) and green tea Combos. I always pick up a number of sweets as you can never go wrong. They have sweet breads as well as savory ones. And if you're not in a mood for either they also have a display full of cakes and tiramisu. I love love love this place! It really is addicting ... trust me! read more

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Fay Da Bakery? Fay Na Bakery! Walking along Roosevelt Avenue there are so many bakeries to choose from. This is a joke. The piece of "Cake" wasn't edible at all. And they won't give you a cup of water. It's also cash only for under $10. Just don't. read more

averagely priced cheap like most asian bakeries. top left- sweet coconut bun $2 top right - coconut bun or mini coconut bun $2.50 bottom left - NEAPOLITAN SLICE $2.75 bottom right - CURRY BEEF PUFF $3.25 The sweet coconut bun was good, dry and somewhat seeet until you bite into the coconut spread that is insane which is sweet. The coconut bun that's on top right is sweet and the coconut is evenly spread out in the bun like a cinnamon bun. The NEAPOLITAN SLICE bottom left is not my fav at all, not sweet-lady lied to me saying yes it was sweet when I asked. just triple check when asking her questions, sometimes don't understand english well or something. bottom right is curry beef puff was good and i think would be best if warmed up. read more

I was looking for a cake for Mother's Day. I really wanted a sponge cake since I don't find them as sweet as other cakes and my mom has some health issues and too much sugar isn't good for her. I came in a week before I needed the cake and they took my order. I got the mango cake and it was delicious. Everyone was raving about how great and light the cake was. It had plenty of fresh pineapple which only made it better. I will definitely be back to order more cakes from this place. FYI it's cash for sales under $10 read more

Fay Da Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Woodside, New York

Is it just me or all Fay Das the same? Not sure how to rate this place because everything I've tried tastes the same as every other Fay Da. 4 stars for consistency. Their cakes are usually very light and soft. I also really like their single serve portions because this girl has no chill when it comes to cake. read more

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Fayda has become my go-to bakery for birthday cakes! I really love their mango mousse cake, it's light and not too sweet which suits the taste buds of my parents and grandparents. You can also ask them to write a message on it (if there's room for it), don't forget to ask for complimentary candles! I also always get their curry beef puff (which rose to even greater popularity thanks to Worth It). read more

We visited this bakery on a Saturday afternoon after a long walk. As expected, we were hungry for snacks and this place really hit the spot. All the buns and little cakes/pastries were around $1-$3 each which is amazing for NYC! We literally grabbed an armful. I saw some sliced bread loaves for around $4 too. Also, I tried the soymilk they were selling on a whim, and I had a choice for it to be sweetened or unsweetened (I chose sweetened). Though I've definitely had better buns/pastries and soymilk before, everything was still good especially for the price. They have a decent sized seating area for customers too, and it was pretty clean. The employees were all nice and respectful as well. This is a great place to grab a quick breakfast or snack! read more

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They seem to have fallen off the conveyor belt of baked goods and drink services. I went inside this chilled morning and after having learned that 99% if not all of their baked goods have lard in them, I stopped eating their foods but continued to consume their drinks. Today I ordered a hot green tea with a little honey and lemon. The woman behind the counter messed up entering the order a few times. Kept repeating iced instead of hot. I figured it was an off day for her. Turns out it's an off day for the whole shop. Finally after she got it right, and payment of $3.50 she handed me my drink with a cardboard sleeve on it and it strangely didn't feel hot but I was in a hurry. When I got to the station platform, I noticed a little black thing on the inner rim of the cup cover. I tried to drag it out with my fingers but it wouldn't budge. I thought it was a bug and then decided maybe it wasn't. I should have stuck to my instincts. I opened the lid and stuck it down in place. I saw the lemon floating on top and noticed there was no steam thus my hot tea was not hot. It wasn't even lukewarm. After I took my first two sips I noticed something floating around above the lemon. Ew!! It's a roach and I have the picture to prove it. They say no refunds or exchanges on the placard in their shop but this definitely deserves a cash refund and no exchanges. I'm already on the train out to work. But I hope they see this review and my recent uploaded photos and make some dire changes. Happy eats! read more

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I ordered a birthday cake "Chocolate Mixed Fruit Cake" yesterday in NY 83 Mott street store, went to pick up today. because this cake is on the website but not in the store check out computer, a woman looks like a store manager came to confirm the order with me. But taday, they gave me a totally different cake that displayed in the store yesterday which I don't like, said "that's the cake you ordered." . they really don't care about their business reputation. read more

Street parking is a must here, this place is located at a easy enough to find parking area so its all good, but also they are right next to the train station exit. CASH ONLY******* CASH ONLY!!! They only take cash here so be prepared, also they do not have an ATM here so keep that in mind. Here you will find a bunch of awesome little pastries and buns, I love particularly the CHEESE TWIST and the TUNA BUN. also they here have coffee, tea and Bubba tea. Amazing. I do love this bakery a lot. they have a lot of cakes for all occasions as well. give it a try on their baked goods you will love it as much as I do. read more

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My friends and I visited Fay Da as our first stop on a Queens food crawl. I had just finished an 8 mile run in the morning, so I was looking to absolutely FEAST. My friend told me about Fay Da and I was excited to visit. The first thing that I noticed when I walked into Fay Da was jus how cheap everything is. Buns were around 1-2 dollars, which was an absolute steal. Especially in the capital of overpriced that is New York City, it was nice to buy pastries that didn't break the bank. My friend and I shared a roast pork bun and a beef curry pastry, and both were delicious. We only ended up paying around 3 dollars total, and both of the pastries absolutely hit the spot. I had literally no complaints about Fay Da, and I would totally recommend Fay Da to anyone looking to find some cheap baked goods that still are quite tasty. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Beef Curry Pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Woodside, New York

Compared to the bakery in Jackson Heights, this one was smaller. When I entered, there were some people buying. Some of the items that are made for breakfast were already sold out. The people where speak Mandarin. While there, there was a person asking about security. Since this place is next to the LIRR, this place would see more business. read more

I've been to this place several times, usually when I'm coming off or on the train at woodside. I am an avid fan of pineapple buns. The best time to eat them are when they are fresh, I like going in the morning. Remember to bring cash. I'll be honest they are not the best pineapple buns but there good when you can't go to Flushing or Chinatown. Service is always good here and I can't complain. 4/5 stars good read more

Super fresh baked goods. Ugh I'm hooked. Friendly staff. Super delicious. And ambiance is on point.

I was really pleased with this place. Everything was very clean. There's only 5 people allowed in at a time and the most important thing to remember is they are cash only and do NOT have an ATM. You walk in a take a plate and tongs and then grab what you want and bring it up to the cash register so the worker can bag it for you. We absolutely loved everything. We got the roast pork and egg custard steamed buns, roast pork triangle, egg tart, sesame ball, milk cream bread, and bubble tea. Overall everything was super good especially the steamed buns. Definitely will come back read more

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Freshly baked breads and cakes for excellent prices. The smoothies are really good as well. read more

Very nice bakery in Woodside! Cheap, affordable and good! Bubble tea is a must! Location: It's near 61st St. train stop. The interior is huge, with good amount of seating and bread display. Cake display is good as well. You have to pick your breads and pay at the counter. Service: They are nice and always smile, language barrier is not a problem. :) Food: I always get the bubble tea here. Try the TARO, HONEY GREEN TEA and MILK TEA! They are all good! Boba is a good amount! The breads are good as well, I like the TUNA bread! Price rating: 3 out of 10. Very cheap and affordable. Try everything but don't forget to get bubble tea! Taro and honey green tea! read more

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I've always loved getting their fresh fruit and cream cake for birthdays and am glad that there is one in the neighborhood. The cakes are light and fluffy without being overly sweet. A personalized message and candles are included for free. The staff of most chinese bakeries is limited in English but the ladies here are fluent. They are very friendly and the food is cheap and good. When you come in pick up a tray and tongs and pile on what you want. They also sell steamed buns at the counter which are also good. There is a seating area in the back with 5 small tables. read more

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Cash only, great place to grab Chinese baked goods in queens. Love their mango moose cake!

Authentic Chinese bakery that offers a nice selection of unique types of savory, or sweet yummy sandwiches, buns, pastries, cookies and cakes. I think that their roast pork puffs are one of my favorite pastries. They are warm delicate flaky pastry filled with roast pork. If you are looking for something really quick and filling this is the place to go. You definitely have to get their early during the day to get fresh food and as the day goes by their selection becomes very slim pickings. Coffee and buns can really be very satisfying. read more

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I had such horrible customer service experience tonight. I went in and purchased a bunch of pastries and when I got to the counter, I asked for a "coffee milk tea" under the "tapioca drinks". While we were paying, they placed the drink on the counter and basically threw the straw towards my way. Then, I noticed there were no "bubbles/tapioca" on my coffee milk tea. I asked "there's no tapioca in here?" And they said "NO!" And I replied saying I asked for the coffee milk tea with the tapioca. They said "there's no more tapioca!" I asked why they didn't let me know and they just said no tapioca. I said I wanted to get my money back and they said no. I know it's something little but it's the principle of it. They didn't want to accommodate and they didn't inform me that there was no tapioca. So I basically just paid for an iced coffee type of drink. And they didn't even offer to either exchange the fact there's no tapioca to grass jelly or even change my drink choice. And they were laughing when I walked out. Such HORRIBLE experience. I am so disappointed because I've never experienced such horrible customer service from the times I've purchased from Fay Da Bakery. Whoever was the 2 workers working around 6-6:30pm at the WOODSIDE location, they were not friendly at all. read more

Fay Da Bakery - No tapioca on this Coffee Milk Bubble Tea - Bakeries Near Me - Woodside, New York

It's a Chinese bakery with lots of cakes and various breads; you can get a loaf of bread, a hot dog in a roll, sesame balls, sandwiches, they even have some pork/veggie/chicken steamed buns. You can get coffee, tea, bubble tea, soy milk, a shot of cold matcha in a can. There are some tables and chairs if you want to causally enjoy your snack/lunch/dinner. Cash only. And I don't think they will ever change that, although when they initially opened they told me they would. I like getting the fried fish sandwich. It's not hot, just slightly warm. They put some tartar sauce on it that gives it a tad of that relishy sweetness. The bread is soft and there's lettuce; it's just my go to comfort food when I feel like I want those cheap, fulfilling carbs. I also like the sesame balls. Slightly sweet and crispy on the outside, covered in those nutty little sesame seeds, and evenly textured and springy on the inside. I can also recommend the loaf of wheat or raisin bread, the walnut and chocolate bread, matcha cheesecake, even the hot dog in the bun is a guilty, dirty, cheap pleasure of mine. I'm not a fan of sponge cakes from Chinese bakeries, but some of the cakes look pretty appetizing. Prices are nice and low. I'm not 100% sure about the quality (I'm sure it's all enriched bleached flour and maybe semi real meat). It's not an American bakery, so the taste is definitely different, but you gotta respect it for what it is. read more

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A really solid Asian bakery, the price is very reasonable and the baked goods are fresh and tasty. We had the green onion twist bread, steamed bun and both were flavorful and affordable. read more

I love this bakery. All the buns are so soft and delicious. I like that things are not too sweet but great for when I Have a sweet tooth. They have both savory and sweet buns, so I definitely recommend. You could get breakfast and lunch here. They have a huge variety of treats and drinks. I love that it's inexpensive as well. read more

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My go-to bakery in the local neighborhood. I was so happy when Fayda opened up in Woodside- they sell fresh bread and delicious cakes. Need a quick breakfast? Grab an egg tart, coconut tart, pork floss bun or a scallion pea twist (if you like green onions, this is the one). Pair it with a coffee milk tea (it is sweetened). Affordable breakfast right there! Celebrating a birthday or an occasion? Pick up an already made cake or go in to order a custom cake, they start at around 30$. The cake is spongy, the frosting is light and whipped. From the display case, their rolled caked and baby cheesecakes are my fave! Their "pullman" bread (white bread) is awesome to buy for home, toast it and add some butter or jam- delicious. They are cash only, and be mindful about the # of people in the store. They say 5 but it's not strictly enforced. The shop is spacious and people do stay apart from each other so it all comes down to us! Stay safe read more

I bought a small Chinese melon cake this evening , it was not fresh and I had to throw it away after one bite as it tasted horrible. It is the worse Chinese melon cake I have ever eaten. Sad ..Maybe it is the pandemic , it is hard for the store to keep its food quality. read more

love this place, their pastries, especially croissants, are delicious, and the price is affordable. highly recommend

walked past this place on a grocery run and had to stop in and take a look at the asian breads they offered. great prices on everything, they've even got a rotating wire rack of curry puffs and chasu puffs...that sold it for me. staff is quick but not exceptionally rude and they take CASH ONLY! a little bit of seating tucked away in the back and they sell tap drinks too. bought a bunch of their melty center mooncakes and will try them out! cool fillings such as matcha and durian and melty custard and traditional fillings like mixed nut and egg yolk too. read more

This is one of the cutest newer additions to Woodside. I would have to travel to Flushing to get pastries and now having this down the street is a true delight! This is a Cash Only establishment but the baked goods, cake and pastries are delicious! I got their coconut bubble tea with jelly -yum! Also, their sponge cakes are soooo fluffy and melt in your mouth. The mango mousse cake and chocolate mousse cake is light which I love! Great bakery with affordable prices! read more

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This is my favorite Asian bakery in Woodside (so far lol). This place is pretty new to the neighborhood and therefore very clean. There are a good amount of fresh baked goods to choose from as well as other assortments such as cookies & bread that are pre packaged. At the counter, they also have more choices such as roast pork buns, chicken buns etc along with coffee and bubble tea! Fay Da is quite affordable with each item averaging about $1.50. Most of the time, I'll get about 4-5 baked goods and 2 coffees which add up to about $10 or so. I've only been here early in the morning on weekends so far when it's quite slow and everything is super fresh. Not sure how busy it gets throughout the day. The customer service is so-so at the counter. They can sometimes be a little short with you. Also, one downside is no bathroom ugh! read more

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Randomly, walked by today as it's located next to H.F. Dollar & Up grocery store up from the 61st station. Time of Visit: 4-5 pm Wait: None Price: 4 items for $6.20 Service: Eh. Items ordered: Denmark twist - Japanese cheesecake slice - Scallion & Green Pea twist - Chocolate Walnut Bun. Would I return: yes Notes: - Check your tongs before you grab them. This Asian style bakery concept might be new to many folks in the area, as majority of the people were returning their tongs back to the front after they've used them. Perhaps a little sign would be needed. **UPDATE: They got a sign!** -They also do hot pastries by the cashier -CASH ONLY Positive Points: - They have Japanese cheesecake! - They have a few pastries I don't usually see (scallion & green peas?!?) Pretty good btw. - Good price - Great location - seems like a good place to get a little something in the morning. Why the 4 out of 5 ? -I wish they didn't squish my twist into a small baggie. All my items were tossed into their own little plastic bags and then all tossed into one big plastic bag. Perhaps, I'm just a fan of presentation. I can't say "it's as good as it gets" but I can see myself going back should my craving for Japanese Cheesecakes get out of hand. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Left: Denmark Twist, Scallion & Green Pea Twist Chocolate Walnut Bun. Center: Japanese Cheesecake Slice [total for everything $6.2] - Bakeries Near Me - Woodside, New York

So happy they had opened a Fay Da in Woodside. I've been coming here pretty often since their opening. My go-tos are the hot dog buns, tiramisu (in the refrigerated section), egg tarts, red bean smoothies, and coffee milk tea with less sugar. The staff at this Fay Da are extremely friendly and nice. Most of them speak fluent English, unlike other Fay Da's. Because the Mid Autumn Festival is coming soon, I've seen their shelves lined with moon cakes! So awesome. read more

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Love, love, love this place. I'm happy found it. My husband and I used to go to flushing for the bakeries now we have one right here in Woodside a short walk away. The food is excellent - always fresh, the place is clean and the employees are friendly and helpful. My favorites there are the hot dog rolls and the egg custard steamed buns. The cakes are amazing too. The Valentine's cake I got was perfect. Melt in your mouth chocolate outside, light and fluffy inside and a nice little piece of "I love you chocolate" on top. Definitely worth every penny. read more

Fay Da Bakery - Cute little Valentine's cake - Bakeries Near Me - Woodside, New York

I stopped by after walking pass this establishment while waiting for my daughters dental appointment. My intention was to get a strong cup of coffee but once I stepped in I was curious to try a bun. The place is new it seems and very clean. I ended up getting a coffee and bun with lemon. It was really good, airy and light. Customer service was great too. Definitely will stop by to try their bubble tea next time. read more

Cakes and pastries and sweets oh my! One of my fav neighborhood bakeries and not just for their goodies but they are reasonably priced too. They are also Conveniently located by the 61st street train station. They sell their yummy cakes by the slice too! as well as hot and cold drinks and other Asian pastry desserts. If your sweet tooth is kicking in and you're in the neighborhood make sure to stop in and try their tiramisu cake! read more