I got the viral fruit desserts here and they were just as good as I hoped they'd be. We also tried…read morea few macarons and they were delicious too! Not as pricey as I expected! It was 45$ for 5 fruit desserts. I highly recommend this cute little shop!! The lady working was very kind when we visited too.

Friendly customer service in this family owned small business!…read more The plain croissant was great, airy and light, a bit buttery in a good way, soft and large. They have lots of other baked goods and coffee/teas. Everything inside looked delicious!

I was so excited to try Bench Flour Bakers after hearing so many great things, but it honestly did…read morenot live up to the hype. We waited over an hour for our food, and unfortunately it just wasn't worth the wait. The breakfast sandwich was on bread that was surprisingly dry, especially for a bakery that's known for its bread. The cinnamon bun was also disappointing, it was very bread-heavy and lacked the soft, buttery, gooey texture I was expecting. The home fries had a really strange aftertaste that neither of us liked. I don't mind waiting for great food, but after an hour I expected to be blown away, and instead I left feeling disappointed. I really wanted to love this place, but I don't think I'd come back.

Was recommended to this place for some breakfast and I'd have to say it was a slight disappointment…read moreand with the great reviews, I was expecting more from the food. It's a cute venue and a great place if you just want to grab some coffee or pastries, but I wouldn't really recommend the breakfast items. Char Siu Breakfast Sandwich - 1/5 Char Siu is known to be sweet and savory barbequed pork, but this was completely dry and overly charred. Pickled bok choy was probably the only part that had any flavor unfortunately Dan Bing Egg Pancake 2.5/5 - Not a ton of flavor in this dish at all, but the spicy ketchup was pretty nice Loaded Home Fries 4/5 - This would be the only dish that was flavorful and worth getting. Overall, didn't live up to the excitement that someone recommended for me and would most likely only come for a coffee if I'm passing by.

Parisi Bakery is one of those rare neighborhood gems that has stood the test of time--and…read morerightfully so. I grew up with this place in Astoria and to this day, it still holds a special place in my heart (and my taste buds!). The moment you step off the N or W train at Broadway, the mouthwatering aroma of fresh bread hits you--and trust me, it's impossible not to be lured in. Even if you're just driving by, that smell will have you parking the car just to grab a piece. It's that good. This bakery is an absolute staple and continues to thrive while so many others have faded. It makes me genuinely happy to see Parisi still going strong, serving up some of the best, most authentic, fresh-baked bread in all of NYC. I've loved this place my whole life and continue to do so. Parisi isn't just a bakery--it's a part of the fabric of the neighborhood. Long live that unforgettable smell, the warmth, and the love that goes into every loaf and love shown by the family of staff to each and every person who walks in. You aren't just a customer you become family

I was in the area and wanted to get some fresh bread for my kids. I got their 7 grain loaf which…read morewas so pillowy soft, and they sliced the loaf for us. I also indulged in some of their sweets, bc when in Parisi..? Their cannoli was delicious. They stuffed the shells fresh/to order so the shells stayed crispy. Rainbow cookies were great. We got several of their biscotti cookies - not a fan. Barely any almond flavor. It was also stale and soft. Other than the biscotti mishap, the ladies at the cashier were very patient with me when I was deciding what to order and asking what were on display. Would def come back for their 7 grains loaf.

WOW WOW AND WOW!!!!!…read more This hidden gem in Astoria seriously has some of the best coffee I've ever had. If you've been here before, you already know I'm not exaggerating. My go-to is the honey oat milk latte...it never misses. What really sets this place apart is the consistency. Every single time, the coffee tastes exactly the same, which is something a lot of spots just can't get right. That's what makes it so special. It was so good I had to come on here and leave a review. 10/10

I really really really really wanted to like this place.... However the cakes were all a little too…read moredense and sweet. So much so, my partner and I got bad stomach aches shortly after.... The ambiance and actual aesthetics of the cakes are super cute, however, just too sweet and dense for our liking....

I wish I got make pictures because wow! Amazing shop, great staff and friendly ambiance. It felt…read morevery much like community, and it felt like most people knew each other there. The almond cookie was unbelievably fresh and soft, the baklava is soaked in juicy flavors and the leek pie was crispy and stuffed. Prices are extremely reasonable.

This place is a great find. We stopped by on our first evening in town and the bakery was packed…read morewith people enjoying coffee and pastries. They had a big selection and we took a slice of almond cake to go. It was fresh and tasty but not too sweet which I liked. I would recommend this place. I wanted to return for cookies but I am trying to watch my sweet intake. Laugh out loud.

The place was busy for a Sunday night. They had tables both inside and out. There was a small line…read morebut it wasn't too bad. I got 4 mini pastries for $11. My mom liked the rainbow cookie. I liked the mini eclair and a chocolate covered cream thing. The powdered sugar one wasn't my favorite. I would come back.

Shocked that I've never reviewed Gian Piero before. I've come here for years and years whenever I…read moreneed something special to bring to a holiday or gathering of friends - their rainbow cookies absolutely slap. Best in the neighborhood, I will die on this hill. This bakery is on the smaller side and gets busy especially around holidays like Easter and Christmas. It's a casual atmosphere, some folks do sit here and have coffee and a pastry especially when the weather is nice out. Prices are a little high but you get what you pay for. They have a variety of cookies, breads and special pastries for certain seasons like struffoli during Easter. If you're looking for a birthday cake that's really going to knock it out of the park, I would come here and trust these people with it.

Went and brought here today with my bike group trying this place out for the first time while…read morebiking to Astoria Park. We definitely got different kinds of pastries and it had tasted really good and sweet. The service there was also attentive and quite good and fast. We couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)

Strolled into Meri's for a quick snack after fasting for some blood work. Picked up an almond and…read morechocolate croissant. Not sure if they make them in house because they were similar to other croissants I've had in the area. Delicious nonetheless. The place smells amazing upon entry. Cute little setup and the pastries on display are tempting. Everything looks amazing, the staff was lovely and engaging and I can't wait come back. Cash/Card accepted!

**CASH ONLY** Nice…read morelocal bakery. Came on a Sunday afternoon and there was no line. I ordered: + Savarin/baba au rhum + Richard + Raspberry rugelach + Linzer + Butter cookies Savarin, rugelach and cookies were my faves. Skip the Richard and linzer.

Came here because where else are you going to find an authentic Romanian bakery? Now, I'm not…read morefamiliar with romanian baked goods, I admit, but I will say I enjoyed everything we got here, including the rum-soaked desserts that are boozier than you might expect! Sweet, soaked, and quite interesting. My personal favorites were the little varied cookies that they have to offer and it's so fun because they have SO many of them so you can pick one of several and have a fun time deciding which one is your favorite. The lady working there was so nice, too, and super helpful in helping us decide what we should order. I would come back just for the adventure of trying new things. I think I was taken by surprise by how much rum was honored by some of the more headlining desserts! NYC is one of those places you can transport yourself to another country just by walking a few feet. This is one of those places that should stay to keep that experience true.