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    4.5 (310 reviews)
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    Angie T.

    I've been wanting to come here ever since I first tried From Kora when they used to do weekly online drops. I was pleasantly surprised by how big the space is. There's a good amount of seating and the line moves pretty fast. I appreciate that they kept producing and replenishing pastries throughout the morning. We loved the breakfast sandwich, focaccia, salted egg babka, and donuts. Looking forward to next season's specials!

    Kris L.

    Great spot for unique fresh bakery foods and ube cravings! Staff is friendly and keeps the line moving. Not a lot of seats so best to take goods to go.

    Cecilia L.

    Finally got to try the famous Kora donuts! While the cream in the calamansi basil donut was a bit too tangy and sweet for my personal taste, the real standout for me was their Pandan Matcha Latte. They source their matcha from Kettl, so you already know it's good quality matcha. It was absolutely delicious and perfectly balanced!

    Lewis M.

    Below mid. $8 for a donut. Ube -didn't want to finish it. Didn't taste like anything. 1/5 Flan. 3/5 Not sure what the hype is. Good marketing

    Christian Z.

    Can you say Sarapness. Always been a fan. Ecstatic they have a space to spread the amazingly created unique filipino flavores donuts. Such a high caliber and quality of donuts. Each bite was heavenly. Elegantly executed yet still honing in to the flavors of the mother land. The ube latte was surprisingly amazing. Can't wait to come back

    Ube, mango, choc croissant
    Jacqueline H.

    It has to be said that the vibrant color of the ube donuts do not also have a vibrant taste. A complete mismatch. Yes they are beautiful, and it's wonderful that they have ube flakes, ube glaze, ube filling, and ube donut. However the taste is so subtle that it kind of doesn't taste like anything. The best thing I ate there was the foccacia. The mango cream donuts were ok but not a wow. Same with the croissant. We got some matcha which was good and the guava cube was a great touch. I think most things looked better than they tasted.

    Pandan Matcha
    Serena C.

    SO HAPPY I TRIED KORA!! The flan donut is worth the price. I loved how creamy it was and it was not too sweet at all. I can tell they balance the flavors in all the fonts very well. The matcha passion fruit danish was a highlight. The ube donut is def a must try. And the fig donut (seasonal) was one of my favorites as well. Pandan matcha is as not my favorite but it was nice. I like pandan flavors.

    Passion fruit matcha croissant bun, asparagus and spring herb focaccia, chocolate chip cookie
    Gina D.

    Updating the review to 5 stars! the current flavor rotation of focaccia and matcha passionfruit donuts are DELICIOUS Service was fine and the vibes always nice when walking in -- unfortunately I grabbed to go both times but will definitely like to spend more time inside for the future. The cafe is clean simple and cozy. This is a great spot to come back to and try something new each time and as their classics also are great it's definitely a staple of the neighborhood!

    Megana V.

    DELICIOUS!!! there was a bit of a line on a saturday afternoon but it's for a good reason! thank god this place is in sunnyside bc it would be impossible to get into otherwise. love their filipino inspired flavors! the dough was also quite fluffy. tried pretty much every flavor they had that day (lol) and would say they were all quite good!

    Mango Float donut
    Sandy Y.

    After making a visit, I finally understand the hype. There was an adequate line inside to order, but it went by really quickly. I got the seasonal doughnut - mango float - and it was delicious. Brio Shona was filled with mango purée and topped with a light white chocolate cream. Soft to the touch and bite and extremely fluffy. I will definitely be coming by to get the leche flan doughnut and ube doughnut one day.

    Linda M.

    Went here with a foodie friend who knows the good spots... and this is a good spot! What a cute cafe! Not only is the ambiance nice and friendly, filled with plants and cute decor, but also the pastries and drinks are all so delicious! They even had Knicks themed pasties the day after the Knicks win! Great Ube latte and Filipino pastries you can't find anywhere else!

    Crullers, ube, orange blossom honey bun, passion
    Fateha A.

    Been craving this place for a min now. It's been a yr. This is still the best donut shop I've been to, since I haven't been to any others that have such unique fillings & toppings. 4/5 "Lychee Matcha Americano $7.50: Kettl Hinata matcha, lychee syrup, lychee jelly" - good, strong matcha, slightly bitter, wish it was a bit sweeter, lychee layer on bottom & lychee jelly on top was nice 3/5 "Orange Blossom Latte $7.50: Cara Cara orange bay leaf cheong, espresso, orange blossom cold foam, Regular Milk" - couldn't taste or smell the orange blossom, too sweet, decent, strong latte otherwise 4/5 "Garlic Chive & Cheese $7.50: garlic chive pesto, Edam cheese" - really good, love anything pesto, with chive & garlicky, got a bit too salty at 1 point 5/5 "Asparagus & Spring Herb Focaccia $11: asparagus, spring herb mix, crème fraiche" - wish they provided metal utensils cuz I couldn't cut through the tough exterior with plastic utensils, thick & so filling, flavor wise- fantastic, sour 3/5 "Sweet Pea & Almond Twist $7.00: sweet pea filling, toasted almond" - too sweet, too crumbly 3/5 "Mango Macadamia Sable $6.25: sable, toasted macadamia, mango"- tastes so much like thumbprint cookies, except this is harder/firmer, has more of a snap to it, more like a biscuit, too sweet even tho I tried the half w/o white chocolate on top 4/5 "Pistachio & Cherry Cruller $7: pistachio butter glaze, tart cherry filling" - love the tart cherry filling, balances out the pistachio butter glaze 4/5 "Pain Auro Chocolate $6.25 Auro 55% dark chocolate pain au chocolat. Contains gluten, dairy, eggs, soy." - wish it was 65% but pretty good anyway, standard for an Asian bakery 4/5 "Leche Flan Fried Brioche $7: Fried brioche, flan cream, Lola Corazon's beloved flan. Contains gluten, dairy, eggs, soy." So sweet, but so good, such creamy flan Till next yr, or perhaps the next season.

    Early morning options
    Sam Y.

    They open at 7:30 AM on the dot. The staff was already hard at work baking and prepping drinks. I like stopping by when they open to grab something before work (plus the meter parking outside doesn't start until 8:30 AM, though there is no parking between 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM). Be aware that they only have the croissant products this early. The full pastry menu is available after 9 AM. They have signature pastries and drinks, and then seasonal pastries and drinks. This time around, I opted for a Spam and Cheese Pan Suisse, and their seasonal (Spring) Lychee Matcha Americano. For non seasonal drinks, I enjoy their Pandan Matcha. Their croissants are airy and crisp. The toppings/fillings are evenly spaced and flavorful. The Spam & Cheese Pan Suisse had a nice bit of kick. The Lychee Matcha Americano (no actual espresso, just the style with matcha instead of espresso) was lychee forward. The lychee jelly is cute, though not as much lychee flavor as the drink. They are a little pricey, but worth it as a treat here and there. They are all baked daily and in house (you can see them working in the back through the glass windows).

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    Ask the Community - Kora

    Did the location change?

    Not sure of any other locations but the one I visited was located on Greenpoint Ave in Sunnyside Queens.

    How often do they rotate flavors?

    They do some seasonal flavors so I assume every 2-3 months .

    Hi, How can we order online if you don't have telephone number written in your website?

    You need to approach the owner .

    Do they make CHEESE DANISH SPECIFICALLY?

    They do ,though I didn't try.

    How are Koras cookies? The doughnuts don't ship to California:(

    I would recommend them. They are good and unique

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    Caroline's Donuts

    Caroline's Donuts

    4.2
    (62 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    If there ever was a perfect donut, Caroline's is the place to find it. The dough is fried, but airy…read moreand light, not at all greasy. Filled donuts are bursting at the seams with custard that tastes like egg yolks, cream, sugar, vanilla and little else. The orange cream cheese donut is generously frosted with, I'd guess, a mixture of cream cheese, marmalade, powdered sugar, and cream. Based on what we've tried, the donuts at Caroline's are old fashioned, unadulterated and excellent. I recently picked up four donuts for the fambly: the aforementioned orange cream cheese, creme brulee, Boston cream, and raspberry glaze donuts. This was in the afternoon around 4 p.m. and all of them were perfectly, wondrously fresh. The person at the counter (the male proprietor, I think) assured me in his charming French accent that they freshly fry donuts several times a day. Creme brulee was the fan favorite with the hard, crisp, sugar shell on top cracking delicately under a knife to reveal a loose, rich, custardy filling. But across the board, donuts were beautifully made (both aesthetic and delicious!), and well frosted / glazed / filled. The raspberry glaze by itself was a touch too sweet for our tastes, but applied with restraint so the overall effect was balanced. We are not in the donut market very often, but have had this place bookmarked ever since my esteemed Yelp colleague, Alan S., reviewed it last year. Now that we've tried these beauties, I think we're going to find many excuses to be back (e.g. for Hannukah sufganiyot, anything round for Lunar New Year, anything fried for Diwali, anything that can support a candle for birthdays, etc...).We really like this place and we suspect you will, too.

    For so long, the Upper East Side was in desperate need of a really good donut shop. I'm not talking…read moreabout Dunkin, although there's a time and place for that. I'm talking about an establishment that makes high-quality gourmet treats. As you can imagine, I was thrilled to see this one opening in the neighborhood last year. I have been to Caroline's several times since it opened its doors to the public. I've tried a few of their items, including the glazed twist, Boston creme, coffee donut, and strawberry filled. The glaze twist is one of my favorites. It's wonderfully sweet while not cloying, and I especially enjoy topping it with the Bon Mama berry jam I have at home. The Boston creme is truly made with love. It's sufficiently stuffed with creme and topped with a thick layer of chocolate ganache - the expensive stuff! The coffee donut is also delicious. Of everything I've tried, the strawberry filled was my favorite. You can tell their strawberry compote is homemade and not too sweet. The dough is light and fluffy and generously coated with granulated sugar. What a treat!

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    Dough

    Dough

    3.4
    (17 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    First off -- I'm apologizing in advance because I took zero photos. Not one. I know, I know. I…read morefailed y'all. But just know the donuts did not survive long enough for a photoshoot. Let me make this very clear though: I have been a loyal stan of Dough since they opened. Loyal. I used to trek all the way to the West Side just to get my hands on these donuts, okay? So the fact that there are locations closer to the Upper East Side now? Blessings. I put everybody onto Dough. Everybody. And one of the reasons I love them so much is because they offer vegan donuts, which is right in line with how I had to switch up my diet. And let me tell you -- they are not an afterthought. The vegan options are GOOD good. Some of my forever favorites? The Café au Lait. The Dulce de Leche. The vegan glaze. The vegan sugar. The Margarita donut? Amazing. Piña Colada? Amazing. Hibiscus? One of my top-tier favorites. Honestly, I don't think I have a non-favorite. Some just sit higher on the pedestal than others. Now let's talk about the service because that's really what stood out that day. The young man at the cashier -- I hate that I didn't grab his name because y'all know I usually do -- was so joyful. Great conversation, bubbly personality, just good energy. And listen... there is so much stuff going on in the world. You walk outside and it's heavy. So when you walk into a place and someone is genuinely pleasant? It matters. He was attentive. He was engaging. Every single person that walked in left smiling. That kind of energy isn't fake -- you can feel when it's real. The store was extremely clean (y'all know that's important to me). We didn't get there at peak selection time, so a lot of donuts were already sold out -- which, honestly, says something. But we still walked out with a few of my favorites, and every single one hit. The space itself is nice. Not huge, but you can definitely sit off to the side and enjoy your donut and coffee if you want. But truly? It was about the service for me that day. And yes, this is another January review posted in February because life has been life-ing -- between my son's birthday and everything else, I've been moving nonstop. But we really needed a smiling face that day, and he delivered that. I love Dough. Fresh donuts, tons of choices, vegan options done right, good coffee, good vibes. If you haven't tried Dough yet, go. There's a Flatiron location, one by Rockefeller Center, and one on the Upper East Side (though I think one location may have recently closed, so double-check before heading out). Highly recommend. Always.

    Now and then I'm near a Dough donuts shop and have to get a few. I'm not into all their fancy…read moreartisanal donuts but I go for the simple stuff like original plain glazed and cinnamon sugar. With a cup of their coffee it makes for a nice snack. Toasted coconut is also pretty good. Their donuts are also decent sized for the price. Smaller location with no seating so its grab and go.

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    Orwashers

    Orwashers

    4.1
    (589 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Babka alert! Babka alert!!!!!! They have the most dangerous and delicious cinnamon Babka we have…read moreever had so far. We originally came in to check out their bagels. They don't have a large bagel sandwich or schmear section menu, they keep it simple here. But, I'm all about smoked salmon so we ordered the NY breakfast bagel sandwich. Bagel consistency was chewy and flavor profiles were light-for example I tasted a hint of the dill cream cheese schmear, hint of smoked salmon, chives, red onion , and lemon zest. Good, but would have liked stronger flavors or more of the ingredients. What shined was the cinnamon Babka! A dense bread with a soft gooey cinnamon goodness in the middle. Hard to have just one slice :D. They offer a chocolate one as well. Orwashers have a couple of locations, we happen to hit this one as it was on our way to The MET.

    One of the best flavors for a classic Chocolate Chip Cookie in nyc I've had so far. You can…read moredefinitely taste the browned butter. It's a simple classic cookie that's crispy on the edges and chewy in the center without being undercooked or gooey. This is not for the people who usually prefer the mound styled cookies that levain has, but as a fellow levain fan, I personally loved this cookie a lot. I especially feel that a lot of cookies have too much chocolate in them, but I'm obsessed with the dough part of chocolate chip cookies. This cookie was a really good balance and it was delicious until the last bite. Gonna be an obsession for a while for sure. Other things to know the staff were pretty friendly and greeting when I walked in. It's a small place. No particular seating area available. Great to walk in grab what you want and leave. I did also try their tomato focaccia which was delicious. The Dubai croissant however, was not it. The filling was dry and the croissant had also dried out, so it was just a flaky chalky mess. But definitely go for the cookies and breads.

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    Angelina Bakery

    Angelina Bakery

    3.7
    (14 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Super cool how Angelina opened a bakery near Lenox Hill Hospital serving a variety of baked goods,…read moreand I think where they really shine is their tiny little pastries and cookies that you can get individually and pay less but get a greater variety. It's the perfect place to get a small bite. They also have lunch sandwiches that are on the smaller side and cheaper and it's the perfect light lunch; I'm a fan of their chicken one. Huge fan of their presence and think they definitely have a lasting place in the neighborhood. The mini croissants are nice and crisp on the outside, the donuts are maybe my least favorite thing, but their little italian cookies are also really solid and the perfect small bite. They also have coffee slush, at least during the summer.

    HUGE fan of Angelina Bakery locations and their nutella croissants have got to be one of my…read morefavorite things in NYC. We were going in to the MET for a tour and only had time for something quick. Angelina was the perfect stop except I've been spoiled with the other two locations I've tried that are much larger, appealing and has more variety. This was a pretty hole in the wall location (in comparison to the others) and I wasn't super obsessed with the quality of the doing (again, in comparison to what I already know of Angelina). I'm not sure if they bake everything in house but it does feel more like they get smaller batches of things maybe frozen and then stick them in the oven and fill them. It doesn't taste the freshest, the croissant dough isn't as pillowy, crispy on the outside and full of layers and flakes that I'm regularly used to. I'm always happy eating anything with nutella so that was still a win, wish it was more in line with the regular Angelina experience. Also, they don't have the same amount of things and as extensive of a menu, so just know before you go :) No bathrooms either it seems like!

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    I'm donut ?

    I'm donut ?

    4.1
    (308 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Oh my Word! I was casually walking by when I saw a huge crowd walk out..I was intrigued...is this a…read moredonut factory? Welppp I walked in and my life is forever changed. These donuts are PILLOWY SOFT! The flavors are subtle yet powerful both at the same time. Just Wow! Incredible If you think your basic for simply ordering the glazed well prepare for your world to be rocked . In total $22 for 3 donuts and a matcha. Considering I paid $17 around the corner for a mediocre chocolate chip cookie and a smaller matcha...this is well worth it . No regrets and I'm guaranteed to do it again Genuinely the best donut I've EVER had . It's really indescribable . You have to try for yourself.

    I was walking back from a restaurant for my lunch break and I came across "I'm donut?" in Times…read moreSquare. I coworker had mentioned the place in the past, so I decided to give it a go. The shop has a great aesthetic, and the employee who helped me was friendly and welcoming. I kept it simple and ordered two glazed donuts. I'm not a hard man to please, but these donuts were incredible. Light and fluffy and glazed to perfection, much like how I'm glazing this place in my review haha. The only downside is the price. At $4.98 for a glazed donut, it's definitely on the expensive side. Maybe that's just the Times Square premium, but after taking my first bite, I had zero regrets. These donuts were absolutely off the chain.

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