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The line isn't as crazy as when it first open since they can make more customers. They specialized in Filipino flavors. If you like brioche donuts, this is the place for you. They have a lot of other items including focaccia or open faced sandwiches. The cost is a bit high though it's worth it. If you haven't tried them, you need to try them.
Kora is lovely place to eat. I got multiple pastries to try. I really liked the focaccia with grape tomatoes and fig donut which I believe is seasonal. I got the pandan matcha latte which you can taste has quality matcha. Service was relatively fast considering the place gets packed quick.
This is my favorite bakery in NY so far. When I say there are no misses so far, I mean it. All the pastries I've tried are delicious and that's hard to do. Service is always quick and the line moves fast. The space has some tables and is very clean. I've tried the spam & cheese pan suisse, the kouign aman, the ube donut, the flan donut, the mango float donut, the calamansi basil donut, the macadamia sable. They're all good. I don't even know how to choose favorites but if I had to, the mango float donut from the summer menu is outrageously delicious. It's the perfect sweetness and amount of cream to mango chunks to mango puree to pastry. I also love love love the passionfruit matcha danish and the flan donut. Overall, I highly highly recommend Kora Bakery.
Amazing bakery. Extremely friendly service and the quality of the pastries here are a dream. I went on a Friday morning and most seats were occupied, but I was able to get a seat as the area is spacious and open. The standout here is the Mango Float donut. It's a seasonal special so make sure you stop by before it's gone! The chantilly complements the mango compote perfectly and without overdoing the sweetness. In fact, it wasn't too sweet, which is a huge compliment. If you're looking for decadence, the leche flan ni nola is great. Personally, it wasn't my favorite, but only because I think this made me realize I prefer leche flan as its own dish. Regardless, the quality of the flan was amazing. Had the perfect texture and caramelized taste. The drink--their seasonal matcha guava drink (the MSG)--was delicious. You definitely have to stir it as the guava at the bottom is a bit heavier than the other parts of the drink. But quality matcha and solid drink flavor profile. Felt very summery and fresh! I can't wait to go back another time!
I've been meaning to make it out to Kora for so long! I'm glad we finally made it out early on a Sunday morning. There was still a line, but pretty short. The cold brew was refreshing but a little sweet. The ube donut had a strong ube flavor but wasn't particularly impressive in terms of texture, flavor profile, etc. The flan donut was quite a standout for me. Obviously very heavy but split 4 ways it wasn't too bad. Unique concept, excellent execution = a fun and exciting experience. The flavors on the strawberry calamansi donut were particularly good - the sourness and sweetness of each fruit played off each other nicely. The croissant was pretty standard but I enjoyed it because I love cheese. I think it definitely could have been more cheesy and more crispy but overall no complaints. I'd skip the ube donut next tjme and would probably reorder the flan or the strawberry calamansi. I'm interested in their breakfast sandwich and other savory items. Definitely worth a trip out to Queens if you're a pastry fan like me
I've been wanting to try out Kora and so glad we did because it was worth the hype. We picked up a variety of their Filipino-inspired pastries, and every single one was fresh and well balanced. My favorite by far was the ube donut. The ube flavor was rich and earthy without being overly sweet. It was light, fluffy, and the natural flavor of the ube shines through instead of being masked by sugar. The matcha passion fruit donut was another standout with its creamy, tangy passionfruit filling which made it not overly heavy. The only thing is I can hardly taste any matcha. All the donuts and croissants were surprisingly light, fluffy, and decadent. Everything tasted fresh and not overwhelmingly sweet. Would definitely want to return for more when we're in the area.
I've been wanting to come here for a while as I also wanted to explore the Sunnyside neighborhood. I would say the best thing to get is the ube donut as well as the salted egg babka. I was sadly not a fan of the spam and egg croissant or the flan donut. The flan was too dense and thick for our liking, and I wasn't a fan of the sticky coating of the spam and egg croissant. Has potential, but needs a bit of improvement with execution - the flan could be lighter, ube cookie softer, and the spam and egg croissant could've been just crispy and buttery on the outside. 4/5
Ordered a dozen - got doubles of A few times so everyone in my family can taste them. The ube was the first one finished. The strawberry donut, ensaymada, pineapple coconut and mango float were good. The flan was delicious but too heavy. There was a line but it moved quickly. Service was quick as well. Nice coffee shop with plenty of seating 4 stars because the donuts were a bit pricey. $100 for a dozen is a little too much. This is a 'nice to check off the list' place.
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!
Ordered: 12oz Iced Ube Latte (~$7) 12oz Iced Pandan & Matcha Latte (~$7) Ube Babka Swirl (~$6): with ube butter & pearl sugar Passionfruit Matcha Danish (~$9): passionfruit cream, Kettl Hinata matcha, Auro 32% white chocolate ganache Strawberry Calamansi Shortcake (~$9): fried brioche, calamansi curd, strawberry compote, strawberry crunch, 32% white chocolate chantilly Ube Donut (~$9): fried ube brioche, ube pastry cream, ube glaze, purple yam chips Caramelized White Chocolate & Banana Cookie (~$5): ripened banana, caramelized Auro 32% white chocolate, cacao nib, sea salt Aya's take: Kora has been on my list to check out ever since I first came across them during the pandemic! I'm glad to see they have a brick & mortar now and the space is well-designed and the kitchen area overlooking the pastry display, there's some seating which was nice to see (I was expecting none), and the staff was so friendly! It was a Thursday around 10am and thankfully there was no line and they were still fully stocked. We got a bunch of pastries that I came in wanting to try and others that just caught my eye. Everything was honestly fantastic. If you're not looking to spend ~$40 on pastries, then the standouts I would get were the Passionfruit Matcha Danish, Ube Donut, and Strawberry Calamansi Shortcake in that order. The Passionfruit Matcha Danish was a perfect pastry (and I don't ever say that). The passionfruit cream actually tasted like passionfruit, the fact that they use Kettl matcha shows they take quality seriously, and the white chocolate ganache mixed with the matcha powder made for such a creamy, delicious, and earthy bite. The fried brioche on the Strawberry Calamansi Shortcake was so pillowy and fresh and I loved the white chocolate chantilly. The Ube Donut was honestly quite dense but what I liked about it was that it was filled to the brim with ube pastry cream! And this cream tasted unlike any other ube cream I've had; it had some texture (not fully creamy), great ube flavor, and balanced sweetness. I found the ube glaze on the outside to be too sticky and slightly weird but the ube brioche & pastry cream helped me quickly look past that. Both drinks we got were also beautifully crafted, the flavors were spot on, and the layers were distinct. They looked better than they tasted but honestly, I'm comparing it to the incredible pastries so it's a high bar. I wish they had more savory (non-pork) pastry options. All in all, a great first visit here and I'd definitely come back!
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.
Finally went to Kora to try their items. The pastries were delicious. I ordered the Ube donut, Leche Flan Ni Lola Spam and Cheese croissant, Ube coconut cookie. Will come back and try other items. Also the staff were friendly and patient with my large order.
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
Went there for pickup before our brunch and it was busy! We were asked to wait outside and line up until the space cleared enough so store wasn't over capacity. It was a nice day with folks sitting outside and eating so we waited. We ordered enough to fill two boxes and everything so far is delicious! My son decided he wanted the focaccia which was a yummy dinner side. And out of all the doughnuts I really like the ube the most. The peach was an impromptu pickup. Everything was good. We got the flan, coffee, ube, peach read more
3 years later and I'm happy to report Kora did in fact figure out their system! It's awesome seeing them go from the pre order era to now being a fully fledged brick and mortar bakery. The leche flan donut is just as good as it was back then. The newer pastries we tried were the peach and mango fritter, the coffee cruler, and the cacio e Pepe croissant. Just outstanding. We tried two of their coffee drinks, the seasonal mint Julep cold brew and the salted cocojam latte. The cold brew reminded me of the mint mojito from Philz Coffee in the best way. What really stood out to me though is that though there is a line outside the door, the line moves pretty fast and one of the owners welcomes/ushers the line along so that the bakery doesn't get too crowded. It was a nice personal touch. read more
1 month ago
The line isn't as crazy as when it first open since they can make more customers. They specialized in Filipino flavors. If you like brioche donuts, this is the place for you. They have a lot of other items including focaccia or open faced sandwiches. The cost is a bit high though it's worth it. If you haven't tried them, you need to try them. read more
6 days ago
Kora is lovely place to eat. I got multiple pastries to try. I really liked the focaccia with grape tomatoes and fig donut which I believe is seasonal. I got the pandan matcha latte which you can taste has quality matcha. Service was relatively fast considering the place gets packed quick. read more
This is my favorite bakery in NY so far. When I say there are no misses so far, I mean it. All the pastries I've tried are delicious and that's hard to do. Service is always quick and the line moves fast. The space has some tables and is very clean. I've tried the spam & cheese pan suisse, the kouign aman, the ube donut, the flan donut, the mango float donut, the calamansi basil donut, the macadamia sable. They're all good. I don't even know how to choose favorites but if I had to, the mango float donut from the summer menu is outrageously delicious. It's the perfect sweetness and amount of cream to mango chunks to mango puree to pastry. I also love love love the passionfruit matcha danish and the flan donut. Overall, I highly highly recommend Kora Bakery. read more
1 month ago
Amazing bakery. Extremely friendly service and the quality of the pastries here are a dream. I went on a Friday morning and most seats were occupied, but I was able to get a seat as the area is spacious and open. The standout here is the Mango Float donut. It's a seasonal special so make sure you stop by before it's gone! The chantilly complements the mango compote perfectly and without overdoing the sweetness. In fact, it wasn't too sweet, which is a huge compliment. If you're looking for decadence, the leche flan ni nola is great. Personally, it wasn't my favorite, but only because I think this made me realize I prefer leche flan as its own dish. Regardless, the quality of the flan was amazing. Had the perfect texture and caramelized taste. The drink--their seasonal matcha guava drink (the MSG)--was delicious. You definitely have to stir it as the guava at the bottom is a bit heavier than the other parts of the drink. But quality matcha and solid drink flavor profile. Felt very summery and fresh! I can't wait to go back another time! read more
I've been meaning to make it out to Kora for so long! I'm glad we finally made it out early on a Sunday morning. There was still a line, but pretty short. The cold brew was refreshing but a little sweet. The ube donut had a strong ube flavor but wasn't particularly impressive in terms of texture, flavor profile, etc. The flan donut was quite a standout for me. Obviously very heavy but split 4 ways it wasn't too bad. Unique concept, excellent execution = a fun and exciting experience. The flavors on the strawberry calamansi donut were particularly good - the sourness and sweetness of each fruit played off each other nicely. The croissant was pretty standard but I enjoyed it because I love cheese. I think it definitely could have been more cheesy and more crispy but overall no complaints. I'd skip the ube donut next tjme and would probably reorder the flan or the strawberry calamansi. I'm interested in their breakfast sandwich and other savory items. Definitely worth a trip out to Queens if you're a pastry fan like me read more
I've been wanting to try out Kora and so glad we did because it was worth the hype. We picked up a variety of their Filipino-inspired pastries, and every single one was fresh and well balanced. My favorite by far was the ube donut. The ube flavor was rich and earthy without being overly sweet. It was light, fluffy, and the natural flavor of the ube shines through instead of being masked by sugar. The matcha passion fruit donut was another standout with its creamy, tangy passionfruit filling which made it not overly heavy. The only thing is I can hardly taste any matcha. All the donuts and croissants were surprisingly light, fluffy, and decadent. Everything tasted fresh and not overwhelmingly sweet. Would definitely want to return for more when we're in the area. read more
I've been wanting to come here for a while as I also wanted to explore the Sunnyside neighborhood. I would say the best thing to get is the ube donut as well as the salted egg babka. I was sadly not a fan of the spam and egg croissant or the flan donut. The flan was too dense and thick for our liking, and I wasn't a fan of the sticky coating of the spam and egg croissant. Has potential, but needs a bit of improvement with execution - the flan could be lighter, ube cookie softer, and the spam and egg croissant could've been just crispy and buttery on the outside. 4/5 read more
Ordered a dozen - got doubles of A few times so everyone in my family can taste them. The ube was the first one finished. The strawberry donut, ensaymada, pineapple coconut and mango float were good. The flan was delicious but too heavy. There was a line but it moved quickly. Service was quick as well. Nice coffee shop with plenty of seating 4 stars because the donuts were a bit pricey. $100 for a dozen is a little too much. This is a 'nice to check off the list' place. read more
3 months ago
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! read more
Ordered: 12oz Iced Ube Latte (~$7) 12oz Iced Pandan & Matcha Latte (~$7) Ube Babka Swirl (~$6): with ube butter & pearl sugar Passionfruit Matcha Danish (~$9): passionfruit cream, Kettl Hinata matcha, Auro 32% white chocolate ganache Strawberry Calamansi Shortcake (~$9): fried brioche, calamansi curd, strawberry compote, strawberry crunch, 32% white chocolate chantilly Ube Donut (~$9): fried ube brioche, ube pastry cream, ube glaze, purple yam chips Caramelized White Chocolate & Banana Cookie (~$5): ripened banana, caramelized Auro 32% white chocolate, cacao nib, sea salt Aya's take: Kora has been on my list to check out ever since I first came across them during the pandemic! I'm glad to see they have a brick & mortar now and the space is well-designed and the kitchen area overlooking the pastry display, there's some seating which was nice to see (I was expecting none), and the staff was so friendly! It was a Thursday around 10am and thankfully there was no line and they were still fully stocked. We got a bunch of pastries that I came in wanting to try and others that just caught my eye. Everything was honestly fantastic. If you're not looking to spend ~$40 on pastries, then the standouts I would get were the Passionfruit Matcha Danish, Ube Donut, and Strawberry Calamansi Shortcake in that order. The Passionfruit Matcha Danish was a perfect pastry (and I don't ever say that). The passionfruit cream actually tasted like passionfruit, the fact that they use Kettl matcha shows they take quality seriously, and the white chocolate ganache mixed with the matcha powder made for such a creamy, delicious, and earthy bite. The fried brioche on the Strawberry Calamansi Shortcake was so pillowy and fresh and I loved the white chocolate chantilly. The Ube Donut was honestly quite dense but what I liked about it was that it was filled to the brim with ube pastry cream! And this cream tasted unlike any other ube cream I've had; it had some texture (not fully creamy), great ube flavor, and balanced sweetness. I found the ube glaze on the outside to be too sticky and slightly weird but the ube brioche & pastry cream helped me quickly look past that. Both drinks we got were also beautifully crafted, the flavors were spot on, and the layers were distinct. They looked better than they tasted but honestly, I'm comparing it to the incredible pastries so it's a high bar. I wish they had more savory (non-pork) pastry options. All in all, a great first visit here and I'd definitely come back! read more
1 month ago
Finally went to Kora to try their items. The pastries were delicious. I ordered the Ube donut, Leche Flan Ni Lola Spam and Cheese croissant, Ube coconut cookie. Will come back and try other items. Also the staff were friendly and patient with my large order. read more
3 months ago
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 read more
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. read more
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! read more
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! read more
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). read more
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. read more
Where do I begin - this is definitely a delicious donut shop. My absolute favorite was the Flan donut so créame soft, the Ube donut was also another favorite it had ube chips that added texture different but really good! All the donuts were fantastic not too sweet so it doesn't feel overwhelming. There's always a line so make sure to be patient- the staff were definitely helpful and friendly regardless of how busy they were. read more
Kora has been a solid go-to spot for my boyfriend and I for some time. We were introduced to Kora during the pandemic and loved their story as much as their donuts donuts. This location in Sunnyside is very popular! There is a line outside before opening on weekends (possibly weekdays too). My favorites are Leche Flan Ni Lola donut and the Spam and Cheese Pan Suisse Croissant (it's freaking DELICIOUS!). Every time I make it to Sunnyside, I'm always hitting up Kora! Great pastries, great people :) read more
I cannot begin to explain how much I've been wanting to try this place. The first time I went, the selection was very minimal so I didn't want to make a judgement on whether or not I liked it. Then the second and third time I tried to go, it was unfortunately closed. But this time, not only was it open but the still had a huge selection of pastries to choose from. I was in love with these pastries but just to point out a couple of favorites. My absolute favorite was the ube donut. It was perfectly lightly sweet and the bread was nice and fluffy. My second favorite was the leche flan donut. I have been seeing this donut everywhere and it is definitely worth the hype (it only took second place because it was a little sweeter than I would've liked). The for the cookies, my absolute favorite was The Goddess. It had such a nice chewy texture and also was not too sweet. There was only one pastry I did not like but it might just be a personal thing. There was a rhubarb donut which was weirdly savory and bitter. It was very pretty and the idea was super interesting and on top of this, the donut itself was extremely soft but I couldn't get over the flavor. The service was really nice. I couldn't make it to the shop myself but the counter staff helped my fiancé with choosing a couple of pastries that they thought I might like. read more
2 months ago
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. read more
4 months ago
The inside is very pretty. It is very clean and modern. There is nice lighting and plenty of seating. It does look a bit out of place from Sunnyside honestly. We got two desserts. The flan and ube donut. The flan was very good and sweet. The ube looked good and filling too. We would love to come back to try more sweets with more friends. The workers were helpful in providing recommendations. This is a great place to stop by with friends to catch up. There is also a bathroom. read more
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! read more
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. read more
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! read more
I stopped by Kora Bakery yesterday and was so excited to visit that I ran into several people I knew while I was there. In the middle of all the conversations, I grabbed my drinks and accidentally left my pastries on the counter. I didn't realize it until much later! I quickly sent them a DM, and they responded right away, telling me to come back the next day for fresh replacements. That level of kindness and customer service is rare these days. The team at Kora Bakery has always been amazinghumble, welcoming, and genuinely appreciative of their customers. I've been supporting them since their pop-up days, and experiences like this are exactly why I'll continue to do so. Beyond the delicious baked goods, it's the people behind the bakery that make it such a special place. Well, that said I did try their new pastry which is spam and cheese and delicious. Reminds me of Hawaii. Thank you for your hospitality and generosity. Wishing you continued successyou've earned a customer for life! #korafortheculture read more
7 months ago
It's incredible to watch the evolution of Kora, whose reputation as the Filipino donut pop up whose founders trained at Eleven Madison Park made them the most coveted donut to get during the pandemic. I remember making it off their waitlist because of a chef friend who had the plug, and eating these donuts on a frigid day in a car, because Kora had no storefront yet. Years later, I found myself waiting in a long line during the holiday break, with a slew of many others wanting to get our hands on these amazing pastries. Just as I was about to get to the front of the line, someone came out to announce they had sold out of all donuts, but had cookies, crullers, and drinks left. I was disappointed but determined to leave with something, as I don't find myself in Sunnyside often. I think they really undersold their offerings because the crullers and cookies and croissants were still available aplenty, and not only that, they were absolutely phenomenal at that. I left with a coffee cruller and caramelized white chocolate banana cookie. Maybe there's something about the quality of the butter or the way they brown their butter but the fragrance coming out of the pastries lit up every taste bud I possessed. The coco jam latte, made with brown sugar coconut jam and espresso, was also strong and delicious. No misses here! This spot is worth going out of your way for, and even waiting in a short line for. Every single thing Kim touches is delicious! read more
7 months ago
Kora in Sunnyside is an absolute gem! This is hands down one of the best bakeries I've ever been to! This Filipino-inspired spot has elevated pastries to an art form, blending rich, vibrant flavors with incredible technique. I went a little overboard this weekend and ordered a massive haul, but every single item was phenomenal. 5 stars aren't enough! Started with the Manila Cream. It was creamy, dreamy, and perfectly balanced. The Cranberry Guava Chocolate was a tart-sweet explosion that I couldn't stop eating. Both the Chocolate Rival and Sans Chocolate Fried Brioche were next-level: fluffy, fried-to-perfection brioche with that addictive crisp exterior. The Ube items stole the show for me! The Ube Babka Swirl had this gorgeous laminated swirl of rich ube butter, flaky and indulgent. We doubled up on Ube Fried Brioche and Leche Flan Fried Brioche. The ube version was silky and purple perfection, while the leche flan brought that caramelized, custardy magic inside the brioche. Unreal! The Salted Egg Babka delivered savory-sweet umami heaven, and the Blood Orange & Milk Chocolate Danish was bright, citrusy, and chocolatey in the best way. My kids loved the cream filling! Pomegranate Cheesecake Danish offered a fruity, tangy cheesecake filling that was so smooth and tasty on every bite. Don't skip the cookies. They are hefty and packed with flavor. The Caramelized White Chocolate & Banana Cookie was gooey caramel bliss with banana notes. The Ube Coconut Cookie had that classic ube-coconut combo done perfectly. And the FFG (Food for the Goddesses) I'm still thinking about that one; mysterious name, but divine taste! And to wash it all down, I got a hot chocolate called The Kora Chocolate Silk. It was velvety and decadent, like a chocolate lover's dream. They melted dark chocolate and caramelized some marshmallows in it. Very good! Everything was fresh, creative, and executed with so much care. The staff was friendly, the vibe welcoming, and the value is there despite the indulgence. Kora has quickly become a must-visit in Queens whether you're craving ube everything or just want mind-blowing pastries, this place delivers. Highly recommend grabbing a box (or two. or three) and treating yourself. You won't regret it! read more
7 months ago
Had the privilege to try their DELISHH seasonal pastries when my Queens friends brought them over! They're filling and quite hefty, in the best way! The uniqueness of flavors and size of the pastries make them worth the price. Everything was honestly good! Special shoutout to the Leche Flan, which was texturally nice with the Brioche dough. The Ube was also pretty good! Don't be overwhelmed by the outlook lol Great to pair these pastries with a bev to balance out all the sweets. I love that Kora rotates their menu with seasonal offerings. Expect about a ~20 min wait due to its popularity. This spot is worth a try! read more
On my NYC bakery crawl, this was my 6th and final stop! My second visit to the lovely Kora. I was so excited to grab some pastries and share with friends this time as we flew up for some shows (but mainly to eat, lets be serious here). Kora is just an absolute delight. A bright space with large windows in the front as well as windows to their kitchen, it feels warm and welcoming. They have perfected blending art with flavor and we all get to be the recipients of that. Filipino-inspired, I love these flavors. Being in Nashville, we unfortunately don't have a bakery like this so Kora is a must when I'm in NYC and can make it to Sunnyside. The staff is kind and patient and let's you take your time to choose your pastries. And they are all so beautiful and delicious looking, you will probably need a few moments! It never hurts to look at their instagram to do a little pre-investigation. On this trip, I chose 6 pastries as well as some of their ube and coconut cookies (which are delicious). For pastries I got: cranberry, guava & white chocolate brioche; manila cream fried brioche; ube babka swirl; ube brioche; ensaymada croissant; and salted egg brioche. My recommendation to you? Try everything. You won't be sorry. read more
6 months ago
Kora, Spring Offering At the Fil-Am owned and Philippine -inspired pastry shop in Sunnyside, Queens --- the flower arrangement's color scheme is reminiscent of ube, pandan, langka and Pinoy kakanin. We came in at 10ish am and by the time we were done tasting five different new donut flavors, around 45 mins later, the line stretched outside. I absolutely loved the new salted egg babka-donut and the calamansi-basil one. While eating our donuts, I watched a visiting Pinoy-Chicago native ravish the new offering at Kora's, a 2-inch thick stack of cheese, meat and thick-cut bacon on brioche, a limited supply breakfast sandwich. He ate with such gusto that I couldn't help asking how it tasted like . He said, "You know the ONE Star Michelin Filipino restaurant in Chicago ... (referring to Kasama, offers ultra-popular breakfast sandwiches, too), this is waaaaay better." I continued watching him and his friend say wow in between mouthfuls of the Kora breakfast sandwich. I definitely, definitely will be back again for this @fromkora . #curious_eater #fromkora read more
7 months ago
After having had Kora for several years I'm so glad they finally transitioned from popup to brick and mortar. Their now bigger menu includes cookies, coffee drinks in addition to their brioche donuts. I'm not the biggest fan of bread/brioche donuts so I opted for their food for goddess cookie, cashew rum twice baked croissant and coffee cruller and wowwwwwwww guys The croissant had a nice crunch and had a subtle rum flavor with a nuttiness than ran throughout, well balanced and really well executed. Makes me wonder what their plain croissant tastes like and how it would rank in the competitive croissant scene ! Coffee cruller was a nice fluffy but externally crisp also not too sweet delicious bite. Excellent. The food for goddess cookie was my absolute FAVE! The dates, the brown sugar, the nuts omg the variety and compmentary flavors were just delicious and newly discovered fave flavor combo. Run don't walk! read more
stopped in after running an errand on a super snowy day a few days ago. It's funny because the entire street was dead quiet, empty but the inside of here was lit up and crowded as heck. They have a great line system though; it moves fast plus allows ample time to select what you want out of so many enticing sweet and savory pastries. I got a Chocolate Silk to drink and it was the best thing ever on that particular day. Ordered one of each cookie they had on display: *Jasmine, Ginger, Calamansi Sable *Ube Coconut *Caramelized White Chocolate and Banana *FFG (medjool dates, pecans, toffee, sea salt) *Auro Chocolate Chunk (64% dark, 42% milk) The cookies were a gift so I didn't try any but they looked incredible! I diiiid have one of the cauliflower scallion danishes and thought the cauliflower needed to be more tender/charred but the filling and pastry was flavorful and light. I do wish their packaging matched the high quality pastries they serve as the current box and takeout bag are so boring and say nothing about who Kora is or what they offer. read more
I can't explain but just GO! Everything is mouthwatering and beautiful. Bring a few people so you can share and try a few different ones. I would say everything for the most part is pretty sweet. They also have specialty drinks: hot and cold. There is a good amount of seating but this place is always busy especially on the weekends. read more
I had long awaited for Kora to re-open in their new location, so it's a wonder that I haven't made the trip to Queens sooner. Well, I finally had the chance to try it (a few months later than I should have), and my oh my, what a great bakery this is. Excited as I was to try their fare, I over-enthusiastically bought more pastries than I could finish in one sitting (don't worry, I took home the leftovers!). I've enjoyed every bite, and although the pastries look decadent, they were flavorful but not too sweet. They were enough to satisfy my craving for a sweet treat without feeling cloyed. You simply cannot visit a Filipino bakery and not order ube, so of course I tried their ube cookie and donut. Both were delicious and generously filled with thick ube halaya (jam) that I could tell was made with the real thing and not with artificial flavoring. The cookie had a nice chew while the donut was wonderfully soft like a pillow. Oh, and the mirror glaze on that donut - perfection! To break up the sweetness, I also ordered the spam croissant, which was so good, I would certainly return for it. The cheddar cheese filling was superbly salty with a hint of pimiento peppers and, I believe, Lao Gan Ma chili crisp. The flan donut was tender, the custard on top rich without feeling like I couldn't take a second bite. The margarine on the ensaymada croissant was silky and sweet from the granulated sugar. The shaved cheese added a nice savory salted egg flavor to it. The croissant pastry itself was flaky, layered, yet tender on the inside - everything a croissant ought to be. Each item I tried at Kora was expertly made, with inventive flavors that beautifully marry traditional Filipino tastes and French pastry technique. I do not doubt that every single item on the menu is delicious. (As someone who nearly bought half of the offerings there, I think I know what I'm talking about.) Please please please, come to Kora. It will quickly become your favorite, as it has quickly become mine. read more
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45-12 Greenpoint Ave
Sunnyside, NY 11104
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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 .
How are Koras cookies? The doughnuts don't ship to California:(
I would recommend them. They are good and unique
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