There's no lack of bakeries in this part of town. We decided to try another bakery to take some…read moredessert to our friends. Everything is individually wrapped. You just choose what you want and pay for it. We tried the chocolate croissant, and it was flaky, buttery, and very good. Parking is difficult in this part of town take the subway or ride chair to get here.

So many options! The cakes on display look beautiful! The mochi donuts also look great…read more Blueberry cake - super soft and flavorful! Service is quick, they are efficient with checking out items.

lots of selection of bread and personal size cake. I tried the tiger roll cake pretty good. Small…read moreseating on a side . self service

Stopped in for an early morning treat and they are very busy with people picking up baked goods…read more Prices are very fair with many options and good quality. Egg tart were amazing. Custard buns were very filling as well, with good flavor. The egg sandwich was also tasty and very well put together. Cash preferred for best price or $10+ minimum spend for cards. Good spot. Thanks

Love this bakery! It serves roasted pork (chia shu) bun in the early mornings! It also has a…read morevariety of Chinese bakery items. It's cash only. I realize that I should've tried its egg tart next time. Good indoor air ventilation obviously since the door is always open.

I've seen this place here for years now in Flushing. There's no seating so you'll be immediately…read moregreeted by the display of pastries as you walk in. Surprise! It's your typical no-frills (and cash only!) Chinese bakery in no other than the Chinatown of Queens - Flushing. Compared to other asian bakeries though, Maxin is undoubtedly cheaper. The pastries that are available here are typical - egg tarts, pineapple bun, cha sui bao, and the HK style milk tea (yum, my favorite). When I visit here, I know I want something quick and filling for lunch without spending a fortune. Reminder to self: not every meal has to be a big backed one. The aunties that run this place have nearly a decade of experience (or however long this place has been here for), proven by their ability to quickly glance at your items, total up the prices (their typing into the cash register is literally ASMR), and bag your items all within the same timeframe that you pull out your wallet to pay. Talking about efficiency, these ladies got you down. Need to rush somewhere after? Maxin Bakery. Eating on a budget? Maxin Bakery. Don't expect friendly greetings and your standard American service at Maxin or else you'll be making a fool out of yourself - you have been warned! Simply enjoy the ride, grab some pastries, and shuuu, head on out to enjoy them.

I was here on a Friday mid-morning. There were a tray of buns and the crust as well as the bun was…read morehard. Had to search for softer buns. There was a tray of Tee-Doy decided not to buy any of them because they were all hard. Got 2 of the fish sandwiches and 2 of the chicken sandwiches. The prices for both sandwiches and bun have jumped up since January. I stopped here to get items for family and relatives/friends. Not impressed with their chicken sandwiches for they were hard and there is tendon in one other chicken sandwich has area that was not edible. The quality definitely not what it use to be here. There were lots of seats and tables for patrons to sit. Notice less foot traffic at this store.

This is one of the busy cafes in Elmhurst that has the most variety of items…read more They offer things such as cakes, Chinese breads, mochi donuts and more. I decided to try their Coconut Pandan cake which was enjoyable except for the jelly they had in the middle. The cake itself was pretty moist and the cream had a nice Pandan flavor. The Portuguese egg tart is what you would expect from one of these bakery's, very basic but it was nice and flaky. The milk tea was also okay, we asked for less sugar so it was not too sweet. We also got the sesame mochi to go and this was delicious! Definitely the best thing I bought from this bakery. The sesame paste was nice and strong but not too gritty and the mochi was super soft. I have to go back to grab another when I get the chance!

Rainbow Bakery is a Chinese bakery in Flushing that operates as a straightforward, affordable stop…read morefor baked buns and light breakfast and lunch items. We walked into a no frills space where the prices are among the lowest we have found for fresh baked goods in the area, with most items running under two dollars. The black sesame and red bean buns are the items most worth seeking out, and they have earned repeat visits from people who plan their trips to Flushing around stopping here. The black sesame in particular has a depth of flavor that the more common sweet bun fillings do not match. We also tried the taro bread, which is soft with a smooth filling, another reliable choice for anyone who enjoys that flavor profile. The potato salad bun is a more unusual option that has developed its own following among regulars. The buns are individually wrapped for freshness, and the overall quality on the baked goods side is consistent and genuinely good for the price. The savory side of the menu covers ham and egg sandwiches, rice rolls, and dim sum options that function as a quick meal rather than a destination dining experience. We found results there more variable, and the baked goods are where the bakery is most dependable. For an affordable, no frills bakery stop in Flushing that delivers on value and a few standout buns, Rainbow Bakery is a reliable choice. We would come back specifically for the black sesame bun and keep our expectations calibrated on the savory side.

I got the garlic chicken sandwich to try, it was pretty good! I liked that there was a lot of…read moresavory bread/pastries. There's a lot of bakeries who have basic or plain savory breads and a lot more sweet ones. I prefer savory over sweet so this was a nice stop for me. Not sure if it was worth the price compared to going to a nearby food stall, but it was enough to hold me over a couple of hours in the morning. It can get packed and busy in here so it's really more of a grab and go type of bakery.

This review is not for this location but the new location on Maple Ave. Can not find their page so…read moreI'm posting on here because it's the same brand anyways. Pre ordered a cake and they said the cake was not ready when I went to pick it up. I even went in like half an hour after my specified time. Lady at the front very nasty about it too. When I ask to get refunded she got more nasty. Told me it'll be ready in another 20min because they had to finish making the cake and then someone had to bring the cake to this location.

Happy this opened up closer to 7 train stations on roosevelt side! Buns and pastries range from…read more$1.50 to $3 usually. They had an opening promo for select drinks for bogo 50% off. Their milk tea with coffe jelly is really closer to crystal jelly. The jelly was great. They have 4 small solo tables. No qualms. There was only one lady working when I went. Might be a small wait if busy in the mornings

Very affordable and fresh bakery. Enjoyed the cream bun, pineapple bun was soft yet chewy with a…read morecrunch too, and mango mochi was good but wish it had more pieces.

I ve been coming here for decades; love the mini eggnog here -- But recently the customer service…read moreis honestly terrible. There's no system for the line at all. One person comes in with ten family members and suddenly they're all crowding the counter and placing separate orders -- it's chaotic, especially during the busy morning rush. There were about 5-6 staff members working, but none of them seemed to be managing the flow. No one was directing customers, and it felt disorganized. At one point, they even cut off the line or spoke in Chinese to let others jump ahead, which was really frustrating. I eventually gave up and walked over to Rainbow Bakery just a block away -- only two staff members there, but the line was clear and manageable. Taipan seriously needs a floor manager or at least some sort of system to keep things fair and efficient.

I was in the area on Saturday and took a look at the places around. Noticed this bakery so I came…read morein to check out what they have and hopefully grab a few things that I don't see regularly. The selection was pretty sparse and it was only 11 something in the morning. Another customer was asking about some mochi bun and the response from the woman he spoke to made it seem like they only restock once in the morning. So it's a you snooze you lose type of situation. I picked up a pineapple bun and 2 different red bean baked goods. They looked different than what I see at other Chinese bakeries. Got home and got into these. Man they definitely look better than they taste. Not really sure what the pineapple bun tasted like, but the topping on it was not good. The red bean buns were quite flavorless. The bread texturally was not good. Definitely won't be coming back.

Great coffee, good desserts, good customer service…read more I'd highly suggest their iced coffee and breakfast pastries although I'd like to try their desserts sometime though to have a more solid opinion.