In terms of pastry, this place has a long way to go before it becomes a worthy competitor of Le Pain Quotidien, which is right across the street. Their self-proclaimed creative pastries are not that different than those from regular shops. I tried their swirls and brownies, two categories with lots of room for experiments. The result came out just average. The staff had a great attitude, though. So I think this place has potential. read more

So so soooooo good. Love the PDQs (Brazilian cheese bread) I was tempted to buy the frozen ones but I knew I wouldn't be able to control myself and end up eating them all. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back again and again. read more

A delightful enclave of quality, friendliness, and ambiance in the UES! I literally have never reviewed anything, but a visit to Padoca has inspired me to start. The Padoca experience mirrors a ray of sunshine from start to finish. With its charming display and equally lovely staff (the team is happy to be there and it shows), Padoca reminds us of Oscar Wilde's maxim, 'I'm a man of simple tastes. I'm always satisfied with the best.' That same vision shines through in their illustrious chocolate chip cookie, and everything you've heard is true. It's like the homemade chocolate chip cookie you never had! The seating is adorable, with the most forward-thinking design of any coffee shop in the area. Most importantly, the transparency with which the bakery functions (right before our very eyes), evokes a great deal of confidence in their product and management. Way to go, Padoca! Thanks for raising the bar and helping to brighten up our neighborhood. read more

Delicious (and I mean DELICIOUS) baked goods and strong coffee. They also offer a great, relaxing atmosphere with just the right level of background noise. This may just be my new study spot! The owner is so kind and welcoming, and remembered me after only one visit. Amazing customer service that really makes me committed to coming back over and over. Keep doing what you're doing, Padoca!! read more

Padoca Bakery - The coffee cake is to die for - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Coffee, food overpriced. My favorite is the latte (with almond milk) $4.

Megan, thanks for being responsive and trying to fix the issue! I'll definitely be back.

Super cute place in the corner to get your morning fix if you happen to be in the area. Gluten free? Not too many options but I fell in love with the cheese bread: slightly savory, super light, and fluffy. I've had one each day for the past three days. :-) read more

Padoca Bakery - Hot coffee with almond milk and just wolfed down a deliciously fluffy cheesebread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I love this place! Their PDQs are delicious! (fill them with pumpkin jam when it's in season!) Their zucchini bread and other pastries are also amazing. I can't wait to try the rest of their pastries! read more

Lovvve this place. It's my go-to for coffee and early morning pastries. Can't wait to try their cakes.

Very cute shop. Modern, clean concept, very artsy. Egg brioche w/ bacon & cheese - yum. Hungarian pancake my girl just demolished- she enjoyed it very much. Coffee cake yum, coffee strong. read more

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The coffee is divine, and the staff are affable and helpful, especially when I informed them that I was lactose intolerant. The cappuccino was the best one I've ever had outside of Italy- and this was even with almond milk. The atmosphere is also very welcoming, quaint and warm. read more

Very underwhelmed considering the awesome reviews I read before my visit. Now I do want to say that the 2 stars are for how friendly and courteous the staff was but as far as my food and beverage--extremely subpar. I had a small chai tea latte that had no flavor whatsoever and that was after I added cinnamon to it. It seriously tasted like hot water with a dash of milk and you could barely taste the chai. This was a huge disappointment considering chai tea is so common in many establishments. I also had the bacon and egg brioche and it was terribly dry and also flavorless. The concept was there but again no flavor. I almost have to wonder how long the pastry was sitting there before I had purchased because it was just ok. Paying $9 for mediocre food and beverage will likely have me seek elsewhere :/ read more

Wow! The best cheese filled bread roll ever! The location is nice and the interior is comfy and quaint. I will be trying other items on the menu! read more

Padoca Bakery - Cheese filled bread roll. Not sure what it's formally called on the menu but it is AWESOME! W/ Mint tea. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered coffee and brownies for my committees on my qualifying exam, and they love it!!!! It's a lovely place with really nice service. Really baked me and my favorite people happy read more

Went in to grab a cold brew on my way home. Got distracted by the yummy looking baked goods so I got a cookie. The cookie was good. I got oatmeal cranberry chocolate chip. Loved it. And the cashier guy was very friendly and nice but not too friendly. The sad thing was...cold brew was weak and dilute and disappointing... read more

I frequently stop in for the PDQ which is delicious...I've also had the banana bread but nothing beats the

Padoca Bakery offers both a dine-in and takeout service. The egg brioche was dry and seemed to crumble too quickly for my tastes. Their mocha coffee was just so-so. Enjoy NYC! read more

I love Padoca Bakery! Their PDQ bread makes delicious sandwiches, and they have wonderful gluten free options. Also the staff is great- they are patient, even when there is a line and I'm trying to make a decision, and super friendly. It's my go to when I'm in the area. read more

LOVE the espresso drinks here! Had a cortado and it was one of the best I've ever had. Haven't tried any of the baked goods or brewed coffee but will definitely return to try them next time. read more

I work close to Padoca and get their Brazilian cheese bread all the time as a way to treat myself. They're always warm and the perfect amount of chewy, crispy, and airy! I've had their scones before and they were good, but I'm looking forward to trying more of their pastries as well as their lunch items. read more

For a quick, and delicious breakfast, Padoca Bakery met my expectations. On my way to Grand Central, we were seeking something great that was quick, and we stumbled upon Padoca. I enjoyed an egg brioche which was incredibly flavorful, and had an awesome texture. I also was a huge fan of a quinoa/taboleh bowl which was amazing. The great balance between citrus and saltiness was great, and the addition of lentils made this a home run! Check this place out for your quick, bakery needs! read more

This place's strength is its charm. The entrance is warm and inviting and the dining area is cozy. It's not a great place to get work done, but it's good for a twenty minute warm up over coffee from the outside cold, especially if you have a friend to chat with. I don't know why, but whenever a plate is raised higher than others in a bakery display, I always think it's better, but the apricot currant scone I had didn't blow my socks off. It was actually a little dry, but all in all a pleasant experience. read more

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I was early for a meeting and opted to try this cute looking bakery instead of the busy crowded and over priced Starbucks down the road, and I'm so happy that I did! The servers are warm friendly and excited to share their baked goods - which by the way were awesome! I had three of their mini muffins (I couldn't decide which flavor to try) and they were all baked to perfection and perfect to get the day going! Will definitely be back soon. read more

Padoca Bakery - Banana chocolate chip muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Very cute chill spot! The baked goods are fresh and unique. I tried their coffee as well and it was amazing!! The only downside is that it has no restrooms. Good for a quick coffee meet up with friends, not good as a study spot! read more

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The place is super cute and the coffee is amazing! I will say that service is very quick and there's free wifi read more

The best bakery ever. Everything is delicious. Whatever you decide to eat there, you'll probably order again. I love chicken and heart palm empadas, pão de queijo, coconut macarron, cookies...so many yummy foods that I can't list all of them. On top of that, their manager Megan is very nice, and efficient. I'll definitely go back and recommend it. read more

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A lovely little corner coffee shop with tasty pastries. The macchiato is traditional, meaning small cup with no added syrups or sugar. I enjoyed the chai tea latte with soy milk & a shot of espresso (I had to add sugar). The zucchini bread is very moist. We also ordered a chocolate dulce de leche bobka. Total was around $17 for 4 items. The staff was very friendly, helpful and quick service. Locals come in and order "the usual". read more

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I love this place! I am so happy it opened close to my office because now I have more options for sweets and coffee! :) I also come here often for the chicken salad which is delicious! read more

Padoca Bakery - The best and most moist chocolate chip cookie ever! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I love padoca! Friendly staff and delicious food. In a casual modern minimal European-esque environment. Ever feel like breakfast is the same hum-drum? Not at Padoca! omega3 muffin, lemon bundt, tomato soup R some of my favs! read more

Padoca Bakery - Love my Padoca bakery for the food! Twins needed leaves for school, so now I got one more reason to love them! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Decided to give this place another shot and also met Megan who was very welcoming and addressed my last negative experience and was very empathetic about it. Based on that alone, I would definitely return here. The Brazilian bread is amazing. read more

I was always confused by the sign. "Creative bakery?" Then comes in my stream of consciousness. Creative bakery? Aren't all of the culinary arts somewhat creative? Hence the term art... Well, what is art? This would become a serious discourse epecially if I wasn't cramming pão de queijo into my mouth, maybe I'd still be reminiscing about it. The brioche is pretty good, my favorites have got to be the cheese bread (pdq/pão de queijo) & the chicken empanadinhas. Check it out. read more

Do yourself a favor and get the cheese bread!! So I think it's a little pricey $3 for one cheese bread but it's a little indulgent treat that I like to partake in when I am feeling spendy. The cheese bread reminds me of the tiny ones you get in a basket from Fogo de Chaos, cheesy, soft/mochi like on the inside, and puff pastry like on the outside. Yum! read more

The mushroom empadinha is amazing. Good coffee as well. Very cute cafe with friendly staff.

Underwhelmed Small portions and not generous with the filling of some pastries. Didn't try the coffee This breakfast was not worth the effort to try read more

Very good coffee. Limited food menu. Tasty egg sandwich. Very convenient location and friendly staff read more

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Wow such a cute place! Amazing staff and service. Really delicious cookies and coffee. Wifi and outlets! Great, calm, quiet place to enjoy delicious food and do some work. I'll be back for sure. read more

Padoca Bakery - Rocky road cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Love the baked goods and sandwiches. We are frequently nearby for medical treatment and we usually stop in for breakfast and lunch. They obviously prepare everything with care! This would be a good place to meet a friend for a quick bite. read more

This place is definitely underrated. This was never on my radar to try out but I happen to walk past it one day and came in to try their cheeseball. Holy, it was amazing in every way. It reminds me of those Brazilian cheese balls you get at the steakhouse- except those were unlimited. I got one for my boyfriend to try and he's hooked. This place is a must if you love those Brazilian cheese bread! The only reason why I'd give this place 4 stars is because they always run out before they even close and it's frustrating when you make a trip there and get disappointed. read more

Bad latte and I will suppose coffee won't be good too. Why the latte is tasteless! Yes that is the word tasteless. Instead of espresso I guess they put regular coffee in my latte and such A big cup full of cold milk! Cold milk guys in my latte.they put too much milk in the latte so u barely taste you coffee and then I don't know where they bought the milk from but the milk is tasteless too! So had to find a place has bad coffee and tasteless milk, and unfortunately I found it today. Coffee is usually my favorite, but today I can't push myself to drink their coffee at all! read more

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I came in to avoid the pouring rain , I wasn't expecting such a beautiful place . Service was great the girl who rang me up was awesome . I had a cappuccino and a coffee cake . No complaints! I'd recommend. Go check them out read more

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