Outdoor seating across the street from a beautiful garden and the cathedral. Inside just as comfy and relaxing. Unfortunately to respect people's privacy no photos but def has its charm. There was a line but the staff moves so efficient it was just a short wait and well worth it. The pastries were a mix of sweet and savory. I was surprised to taste the quality of food was not diminished from the speed of service. Cheese danish was my favorite. Light and very warm. read more

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Ambiance: I like this spot! It is in the upper west! Never sat down because there's always a line but there is seating. Service: nice service and lots to choose from Food $$: I personally like the lemon cheesecake and tiramisu Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [ X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: I would go right when it opens or just get ready to wait in line haha but worth it read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

My daughter brought me a Dobos Torta from here for my Birthday. It was delicious! Even though I don't think they are still Hungarian owned, they do a decent job in maintaining the Hungarian recipes. It is also located across from St John's the Devine so you can't go wrong with grabbing a coffee and a cake and sitting outside the cafe. Fun cafe ambiance. read more

Authentic and cool bakery in uws. Really liked the vanilla custard pastry the most. The cherry cheese danish and the chocolate cake was ok. Would definitely recommend checking it out if in the area. read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Delightful and incredibly popular place. 10:30am on a Monday and a line outside. Friendly staff, and a large selection of Hungarian pastries. Coffee and tea selection too. The atmosphere is a little bohemian and divey. A little loud because there's a ton of tables in a tight space. read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - Linger tart, plus butterflies (exactly like a pop tart), plus tea and coffee $14 - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Got a whole array of pastries and everything was super fresh. This place feels like a true neighborhood staple--very lively inside. Will definitely be back to try the coffee and other beverages. read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Had this place on our try list and it did not disappoint! The pastries were amazing, such great flavor definitely tasted made from scratch. The staff was so nice, ordering is quick and there are little outside tables as well. Prices are so inexpensive we were surprised, better than anything we had between Central Park and Times Square. read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

On my nostalgia tour and the Hungarian Pastry Shop does not disappoint. The flavors and smells are the same as when I was in college over 3 decades ago. Doesn't really look different but I am sure there are many remodels since. The coffee and pastry are why you here. The espresso was great and the Linzer Tart is my all-time favorite. Plenty of seats but be prepared to share a table. Some students and faculty spend a bit of time working at a table like any coffee shop these days. To the people not used to ordering in New York - you best be ready with what you want - time is of the essence. Food came out fast and served with pleasure. One bathroom is cramped but it's there if you need it! Highly recommended. read more

I happened into the Hungarian Pastry Shop after touring the Cathedral at St John Divine. Loved the vibe. There were people with their laptops, people reading, & people chatting. On the recommendation of the lady behind the counter I ordered a cherry strudel and a Hungarian Coffee. The strudel was light, flakey, packed with cherries, and one of my favorite bites of this trip to NYC. The Hungarian Coffee was American coffee with almond extract, and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. YUM! I wonder if the barista at my local Starbucks can make it?? I'm going to ask! If I hadn't been on my way to a walking tour, in a different neighborhood I would have happily lingered longer! LOVED! read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Cute neighborhood bakery. It was absolutely packed when we came. Inside and out. Inside is pretty tight when you're trying to order and there's people sitting in the tables lined along the back. The room opens up a little after the register with more tables for sitting, but it's still a tight squeeze. We waited in line outside for about 20 mins (the line at this place is no joke!) and then we ate our treats inside. Luckily we got a seat inside. Everything was fresh and reasonably priced. Be prepared for a line out the door and a tight squeeze if you come on the weekend! read more

It's definitely a vibe... people waiting in line to get pastries to go or fighting for a table in this ultra small coffee and pastry shop. They are militant about not keeping the door open if you are trying to fit inside when waiting in line - do be prepared especially if the weather is cold and unpleasant. There is a huge assortment of pastries and baked goods - if you are lucky enough to grab a table- order and pay for your stuff and they will bring it to you. There are a lot of Columbia students there - monopolizing the tables with laptops and books - but it all seems to work. There are tons of selections- personally I would stick with the Hungarian specialties - they are the best - they try with croissants and baklava- but it's not going to be what you expect. There are tons coffee is like rocket fuel though. read more

As someone very familiar with Hungarian cuisine, this affordable (but completely packed) little bakeshop actually somewhat impressed me! First of all, I have to mention the prices: we got 6 pastries and 2 hot chocolates for just over $40: a steal in this economy. Second, it was mostly authentic: the "francia krémes" (which they call a "Napoleon" here for some reason) was quite close to how they serve it in Hungary, save for the caramelized and sickeningly sugary top (which I skipped). The "dobos torta" had the reverse problem: its top--the eponymous "drum"--was authentic, but the meat of it far, far too chocolatey. Guys, a slice of "dobos" is NOT supposed to put you in a diabetic coma! It is not even meant to be very chocolatey! It is supposed to be much more subtle, even savory. The pastries we took home, which included several "rétesek," received high reviews as well. The servers were nice, but did not speak Hungarian. My only other critique would be that the space is incredibly cramped. You will be elbow-to-elbow with various Columbia students. My companion also told me the bathroom was filthy. If you're OK with these rougher spots, though, this cozy café is worth a visit if you want a peak at the "old country." read more

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This place is super cute and had a line around 1130 on a Saturday. Tons of seating indoor and outdoor. I ordered the cherry cheese strudel and Hungarian iced coffee and neither were my flavor profile but I would definitely come back and try other items. Super cute spot. read more

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Hyped up pastry shop near Columbia University. The interior is cool, the waiting line long, the staff remains lovely. The pastries and cakes were nice, but to be honest, I would not travel across town just for that purpose. read more

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Hungarian Pastry Shop is the perfect place to grab an old school, well prepared baked treat! Their freshly prepared desserts are outstanding for a celebration, guests, or a little self-indulgence! Having heard about this place, had not yet visited it. Everything in both cases looked enticing! It's important to note that although liking fresh cherries and certain cherry flavored things, I don't ever remembering having any form of cherry pastry before because the frequently used goopy cherry filling doesn't appeal to me. Decided to bring home a small selection of treats: Apricot Hazelnut Pound Cake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, an Almond Horn, and test out their Cherry Pie - which didn't appear to have that goopy filling. All four items were absolutely delicious! The Almond Horn was a little more like a biscotti than similar elsewhere, but still awesome! The memorable, excellent Cherry Pie (my reco now) won out by far! Yum!!! Would definitely recommend Hungarian pastry shop pastries to go or enjoy with a coffee or other beverage inside! read more

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The inside of the cafe is so cute and the pastries and coffee options are unique! I got the russian latte and it tasted like a mocha and the balaclava was delicious also. The total was about $10.42, which isn't too bad for a NYC cafe. read more

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Busy and loud and sort of a neighborhood institution so as expected. Managed to snag a table to eat my pastry (poppyseed strudel) and drink my coffee. Feigned reading but mostly just soaked up the student energy. read more

I always love coming to this bakery! The carrot cake is a must have item! We also tried the cherry and cheese danish which tasted really good. There are some great options here for some unique items like the poppy seed hamentaschen - which was very tasty! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. I've always done takeout and the line is usually pretty long but they go quick! read more

I got a cheesecake slice and some custard cake thing (unsure the exact name) Cheesecake was standard - no complaints at all but nothing memorable. The custard cake was really good - pairs well with a cappuccino (I also got a cappuccino which was soooo good! I was having a caffeine withdrawal headache bc I hadn't had coffee all day and this was exactly what I needed). It is def on the sweeter side tho, so only get it if you want something sweet and creamy While the food and coffee were good, my favorite thing here was the ambiance!!!!! The PERFECT study or solo reading date!!! It was so cozy and warm lighting. Line was consistently long and out the door, but it moved pretty quickly - the staff is friendly and works hard to keep things moving! read more

Lovely hangout place and ambiance. Should go because it's such a popular landmark and clearly a go-to spot for university students in the area! read more

Nice outdoor seating but there's normally a line on the weekend. The lindzer cookie was really good and I loved the texture. The black sesame pastry was fine. It was a bit too dense and too much filling read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

This bakery is in the neighborhood and I was reminded of a slice of a decent pumpkin cake I got from here in the fall so decided to return. Today I waited about twenty minutes in the cold to get a slice of the flourless chocolate cake. Usually flourless cakes are dense, but this one was a bit different and had an almost mushy texture? It was quite sweet and to be honest, I wasn't the biggest fan, You have to keep in mind that this is a Hungarian bakery so you can't expect the same flavor/texture profiles as typical American desserts. It would have been nice to sit inside but I was there mid-afternoon and there wasn't a single open seat in sight, though on a nice day there are outside seats and a little garden across the street to sit at. Something that peeves me is how there isn't a single label in the bakery case which makes the process even more inefficient. There's always a line and customers asking what multiple items are in the bakery case -- why not label them? Would also help with allergies since there's multiple items in there with nuts. There are a lot of options here, some better than others, but none that have blown my mind. Would maybe stop by again if I had a sweet tooth and there was no line, but waiting in uncomfortable conditions for anything here isn't worth it in my opinion. read more

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Fairly good pastries, even some treats that are hard to find - like Sachertorte. It's very busy, sometimes a bit chaotic. Fair value. A lot of people working, sometimes people tend to overstay the tables. read more

I was craving something sweet after class, so I decided to pop into the good old Hungarian Pastry Shop. I got several cookies, and they were great-- the butter cookies with chocolate filling and raspberry jam filling were especially 100/10! Service was great and ambiance was very cozy and chill. Will visit again to try out their croissants and cakes! read more

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Sign is out so you may need to peak your head in to confirm this is the place or just look at the line out the door :) The pastries are just as good as everyone says (thanks yelpers!). The service is friendly. The hardest thing is deciding. Ended up with the cherry and cheese streusel and the plum cookie. Both were butter and flakey and packed with filling. This would definitely be a great offering to bring to a potluck or someone who has a sweet tooth Service does move at a decent clip too so do not be too discouraged with the line out the door. read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Food: New York cheesecake, coffee and ice tea. Cheesecake was a bit sweet but we were visiting Columbia University and my daughter wanted to try NY cheesecake and we didn't want to go all the way to Carnegie Deli. So this was ok. Service: order at the counter and they'll bring it to you. Ambiance: indoor seating and outdoor seating on the front sidewalk. There is a small bathroom inside. read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - New York cheesecake. It was ok - Carnegie Deli is still #1. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

There was a long line out the door of the pastry shop, which was recommended by one of my friends. Surprisingly, the line moved pretty fast, and there were a couple of seats outdoors with an awning. I'm not a big coffee person but the cappuccinos were rich and creamy. Out of the three desserts we got, the fan favorite was definitely the lemon cake. - Lemon cake: 5/5, nice crumbly crust, sweet and tart and light - Salted Caramel cake: 4/5, richer, bitter flavor with hints of caramel. Nice if you like dark chocolate - Cherry Strudel: 2/5, not sure if it was sitting out for a while but crust was chewy not flaky and cherries were dry Would recommend if you're looking for a quick snack! ok thanks for reading read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - (Clockwise) cappuccino, espresso, lemon cake, salted caramel chocolate cake, cherry strudel - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

What is there to say ? Pastries are not the most exciting, but it make a up in atmosphere for whatever's missing in culinary excitement.

Came on a Saturday afternoon around 3pm and there was a line about 10 people deep. Sit down and to-go lines were the same line. We waited about 15 minutes to order and luckily found a couple leaving after we ordered. Originally, we were worried as almost all the tables were full of students on laptops and/or friends chatting away. Cozy cafe vibes and a great place to catch up with a friend. Lots of small 2 people tables and a handful of larger 4-6 tables. Many seem to be sitting here for a while, so finding a spot can be difficult at times. My friend and I ordered: - apple cider w/ cinnamon - (3/5) very sweet, yet slightly crisp. It did it's job. For $4, it's a good option for something cold and non-caffeinated. - apple strudel $6 - (3/5) Although we sat there and I saw them put it in the warming box, the strudel itself was cold and felt a bit stale. The skin was a bit chewy and difficult to eat without making a mess. The flavors were homey and apple filling was not too sweet and well spiced. It was simple but I've had better. - cherry and cheese strudel $6 - (4/5) Like the apple strudel, the exterior puff pastry was a bit stale. The filling was great! The tart cherries with creamy cream cheese blended well together. Great balance of flavors. I'd recommend bringing it home and reheating it yourself. If you're sitting down in the cafe. Be prepared to be elbow to elbow with other tables. The space is tight. Water is self-serve and little service besides the servers bringing your drinks/pastries to your table. Overall, an okay stop if you're in the area and craving a sweet treat. But not something I would go out of my way for. Come for ambiance, not pastries. read more

Simply a classic! You cant go wrong with the cookies and the flourless chocolate cake is a must have!

Hungarian Pastry Shop is easily my favorite coffee shop in NYC. This quaint coffee shop originally opened in 1961 by Hungarian immigrants and has since served the Morningside Heights community, caffeine-craving Columbia students, and NYC visitors. I went for the second time on New Year's Day and absolutely loved it. We ordered a cappuccino and a latte with honey. They don't have any sweetening syrups (only sugar and honey). Both were nice. For the pastries, I highly recommend the peach and custard danish. I loved this so much! The pastry was flaky, the fresh peach flavor paired so well with the creamy custard. We also got the cheddar biscuit that was also great. This came with a pad of unsalted butter and a fruity jam/marmalade. It was fun trying the sweet jam with the salty biscuit. Above all, I love that this place is so cozy and feels so warm. Oftentimes when you go, there will be a line out the door (but don't worry! it moves fast). The small wooden tables are tuckced side by side, creating an intimate feel. The wall décor is also so fun and eclectic--framing various book covers. Hungarian Pastry Shop isn't all too fancy but that's part of the charm; it feels old school and feels like a warm hug. Definitely come by to check it out. read more

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The Hungarian pastry shop is an institution to the upper west side of Manhattan. Places like these are so hard to come by these days and is a symbol of New York's vibrant past this place has largely remained the same for the past 30+ years. Quality is always consistent and trust me I've been here more times than I can count over the span of decades. The ladies upfront are very friendly. I highly recommend that cheese danish and any of their moose chocolate cakes. read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

A+ staff and delicious cookies! Sachertorte was a big dsappointment - if you've eaten this in Vienna, the one at HPS is NOTHING like it! Other than that, highly recommend! Note it is always busy with a line out the door. read more

Came here in a weekend afternoon and this place was packed! We ended up sitting outside. Shared a couple of pastries with friends including the apple strudel and chocolate chip cookie. The chocolate chip cookie was my favorite. read more

Busy place on a Saturday morning. The place was crowded inside, so we opted to get our food and drinks to go. There was a long line, but it moved quickly. I got an iced Viennese coffee. The coffee wasn't the best. I would just get coffee at a coffee designated store. The beans were overly roasted that you couldn't taste the subtleties with it. The cream wasn't sweet. It acted like a creamer. I think there's sugar on the side if you want to add it in. Got a sachertorte slice. It was fine. The cake was moist. I loved the tart raspberry layers. The chocolate coated outside was too sweet for me. I thought it would be a darker chocolate. Tried the cream puff as many people were getting it. Someone told us it was was made fresh this morning too. The pastry was a little stiffer than I like. More on the crunchy side. The cream was fresh, and the custard inside was good. Didn't see any vanilla bean specks, but it tasted good. The staff member that helped us didn't seem too enthusiastic. When we asked her what she recommended, she wasn't really keen on pointing out items for us. read more

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Perfect place for a solo trip or lil date with friends. The selection is amazing, making it hard to chose, and the staff is super helpful with choosing. I would recommend the cardamom bun, perfectly spiced and not too sweet. Would not order the walnut stuffed items because the lack any flavor! read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - Cardamom bun and walnut pastry - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

AMAZING. If there's one thing to get it would be the Carrot Cake. The cream cheese melts in your mouth! We also tried the almond horn, chocolate eclair, and lemon coconut cake. All were amazing but the Carrot Cake was phenomenal. The line was out the door and all seats packed, it's decently loud inside. but the service was fast and employees were kind. Would recommend taking the food to Central Park nearby. Their coffee is also good, I got a hint of almond extract in mine which tasted quite interesting - in a good way!! read more

Hungarian Pastry Shop - They package up the food for you too! Lemon Coconut Cake Almond Horn Chocolate eclair Carrot Cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Yes, it's world famous and a true cafe. The line was twenty minutes so come with mittens. Super friendly, warm spot to chat, work or just caffeinate. Just the right level of chatter, kids delightedly eating pastries and scrape of chairs with people coming and going. These are Hungarian pastries to say the obvious. And they are delightful. Latte could have been warmer so ask for extra hot. read more

I'd heard great things about this place but did not have a positive experience. I was waiting my turn in line and just as I got to the front and a person behind the counter asked "Who's next" a woman who had just come in butted in front of me and started placing her order. I said that I'd been there first but she ignored me. The problem was that the person behind the counter _also_ ignored me. Another person behind the counter had looked directly at me, knew I'd been waiting, and said nothing. So, despite having gone in to get a box of pastries for some friends I was about to visit, I walked out the door and will not be going back. Went to the Westside Market around the corner instead. This place is very popular but needs a better system. Whatever happened to the old "take a number" dispensers? That might have helped in this case. Update: Upon reading previous low ratings for this shop, I see that many other people have had the same negative experience with the counter service--being completely ignored, including when other people cut in front of you. Surprising that the management doesn't think this problem is worth addressing. read more