Have come here a number of times, although these days more likely to frequent other Chinatown bakeries. While Sweets offers a number of tasty, reasonably priced options, with the turnover of business the staff doesn't always get time to clean up the space afterwards. (For example this time, although it was relatively empty at the end of the day, someone was sweeping up, but really needed to wipe down the tables.) Enjoyed now their Pineapple Roast Pork Bun, flavorful with a crumbly crust. My Curry Bun, a fried curry filled pie, was a little greasy. Many of these identical options, you likely will find in other Chinatown bakeries. Consequently, I would believe many of these items are not baked here. I stop by more out of convenience, on the way to the Canal Street Subway station. While they have some seating, maybe it's a better option if you're taking something to go. read more

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This place has really fallen off this year. They have signs up saying to ask for help with the pastries, but then the women working there all crowded around the pastries tell us to take our own for some reason. It was never the best place, but ok in a pinch. If they are going to act weird, I'll go elsewhere. read more

This is one of the worst bakeries I've been to. I ordered a hot matcha tea, but it was basically just a cheap tea bag with water and a bit of milk -- nothing like what they advertised. You can clearly see the difference between their photos and what was actually served. It tasted like watered-down milk with no real matcha flavor at all. On top of that, they charge prices comparable to nice cafés, which makes it even more disappointing. The place itself didn't feel clean -- the floor was sticky and greasy, and the bakery items didn't look fresh, so I didn't even bother ordering anything else. I only ordered the matcha because the pictures looked appealing and authentic, but it turned out to be very misleading. Overall, a very disappointing experience. read more

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I've been coming to this place for years and I am never disappointed. It's a simple corner café with your traditional Chinese buns and pastries. I usually get a cup of black tea in a paper cup and a coconut bun and make myself comfortable on their stainless steel tables. It doesn't sound that great, but on a cold winter day and you have a cup of tea and a warm bun, it's a special place. They also have some of the best buns in Manhattan Chinatown. You do need to bring cash, though, because they don't take anything else. read more

It was okay but overpriced, so I'm not sure if I'd go back. There's so many other bakeries in Chinatown you could go to for better and/or cheaper baked goods and pastries. This is conveniently located though, and service was fine. read more

Every time I get my mango mochi from here, it tastes awesome. I come here solely for the mango mochi. It's not overly sweet but just perfect. Mango pieces inside are just so yummy. And they are cubed cut perfectly. read more

Sweets Bakery - Mango mochi - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Sweets Bakery on Walker St. is right off of Canal in Chinatown. It is the place that I go to for Chinese Custard Buns. I've loved them since childhood and their custard buns are among the best. In general, Sweets does a good job with Chinese baked goods. The staff is dressed in uniforms. The baked goods are on shelves with a self-service approach to making food choices, but the staff is attentive in this high traffic part of town to guard against shoplifting. The shop has served the area for a long time. I'm taking off a star because the bakery is finally showing its age and in need of some renovation and cleaning. The custard buns and milk tea, however, are still awesome. read more

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Convenient Chinatown bakeshop with reasonably priced baked goods. Been getting goodies here for years! Yesterday, I got a large almond cookie and two pineapple buns for $8.50 and they were delicious! Bring cash. read more

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Got a sweet bean pastry that was just alright. The red bean paste was too dry in texture. Flavor was mildly sweet. I was expecting more from this bakery because there were a lot of people. read more

Sweets Bakery - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I've been coming here for years. They have a white bun filled with red pork here. We always buy a couple to take home. I tried their coffee and cakes here before. They are all good. The service is good, nothing to complain about. The shop is a decent size and has some chairs and tables where you can sit and have a break from walking in Chinatown. I recommend this. I will keep coming back when I am in Chinatown. read more

Sweets Bakery - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I have been going to this spot since it was Dragonland bakery and when the tables still have fish in them. I love the selection of baked goods and the prices are generally affordable. The reason for my lower rating is "hidden fees." I requested a box to carry out some of my baked goods as I ordered a few of the fruit tarts and didn't want them damaged during transit. First I was told I needed a minimum purchase of $10. Ok no problem. I ordered a few extra pastries. Then the total price went up by a dollar. I asked why. Initially I was being told my math was wrong. Then I was being told the box itself was a dollar. At this point I was done arguing with the person at the front and decided to cut my losses as I did still want the box. However I've never needed to pay an entire extra dollar to have my pastries packaged like this nor have I needed to make such a request for something like fruit tarts/cakes. Needless to say I plan to take my business elsewhere. read more

Bakery was super jam packed on the day of my visit. Most of the cakes and buns already pre-packed and stacked within the display casing. Got an Almond twist bun and a tuna bun. The Tuna bun had a soft warm bread on the outside, but the Tuna filling was not good (not fresh). The almond twist was just alright- had better ones elsewhere. The small cup of coffee was good and quickly removed the fishy taste from the Tuna bun. Overall, just an okay bakery in a Chinatown that's filled with Bakeries block to block read more

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If you're in the mood for baked goods that are not too overly sweet then Chinatown is the place to go. There are a bunch of little bakeries that have a wide range of quality Chinese pastries like green tea cake, egg custard, red bean buns, etc. Sweets Bakery is a quality spot for all of these items and pretty close to the subway. I've been to Sweets bakery for their egg custard and various buns countless number of items and have been satisfied every item. They even have birthday cakes, which I have not tried yet. Like the majority of bakeries in the area there's not a ton of space to sit around. Nor is it a spot known for ambiance but the service is quick and pastries are good and fairly priced. read more

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Cash-only bakery in Chinatown with a HUGE selection of baked goods (including savory steamed baos!) and desserts! It was very affordable, and almost all desserts were less than $5, though some fancier ones and mooncakes were pricier. I was absolutely craving the coconut cream buns. My partner and I came on a Saturday night, maybe 15 minutes before their close so the selection was definitely slimmer but managed to nab one of the last coconut buns. We also tried the sesame red bean flavored cookie/cake. The coconut buns did not disappoint. It was rich and the cream was very buttery and heavy, while the buns were soft and just ever so slightly salty and dusted with coconut. It was perfect. The red bean sesame cake/cookie was okay but not my favorite. It wasn't too sweet and felt a bit dry. Service was good, just pay at the counter when you've grabbed your stuff. There's some limited seating as well. There were a ton of other things to try and we'll definitely be back! read more

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I absolutely loved this little place after stumbling upon it trying to find lunch while on jury duty. First of all, so much VARIETY and the prices cannot be beat! I was searching for a snack my friend introduced me to, wayyyyy back when in high school. I wouldn't call it a "pork bun" per se (maybe that's the name of it, but there's a whooole lotta pork buns in Chinatown cuisine) but it's a pastry with mayo inside and the surface is topped with shredded pork and when you bite into it's a delicious mix of sweet and savory, and I happily plucked it right off their shelf, instantly recognizing it. I also tried their curry puffs, which were flaky and flavorful. They also have ramune soda which is a plus, and near the front, I had to pause right before checkout because all little cakes caught my eyes as well, and wouldn't you know it, they had a cookies-and-cream slice for like $4.95. Additionally, there is the most adorable little metal seating area off to the side, right by the windows, for you to enjoy your treats and people-watch. I will definitely be dropping by again if I'm in the area; it's quite easy to snap up a little smorgasbord of filling snacks here for a good price. read more

(Updated review) I visited this place again and was surprised by my experience. I was with a small group of friends and right off the bat, the lady behind the counter seemed annoyed. I ordered an iced black tea because I was feeling nauseous (and im lactose intolerant) When my drink came out, it was milky, I told the lady I ordered the "black tea", not "black milk tea" (they're separate items in the menu) and she instantly became angry and started loudly complaint to her coworkers. She told me I said yes to milk, which I probably misheard when she asked if I wanted sugar. (She asked in a very fast and mumbled tone and I was too nervous from her tone to ask her to repeat it when I ordered) She was still complaining as she walked to the tea dispenser m and yelled "sugar?" And when I said no, she scoffed. She put the lid on and slammed the drink on the counter. I was baffled at the whole interaction, and embarrased because my friends were behind me the whole time, waiting to check out. I nervously looked around and the customers were staring, even as I walked out. The service has always been neutral, not overly friendly, but this visit surprised me. As someone who works in food prep and costumer service, even if you have a bad day, a customer should not be the bearer of it. This has been my favorite bakery in Chinatown, but I'm never going back again. (Bring cash and ask for prices of the drinks, as they took the prices off the menu a little while ago) read more

Ordered an ice coffe w milk a d sugar. Of corse the coffe do not hsve any coffe taste at all. Very disappointing. Better off going to fay da on mott. read more

Black Forest cake ....mind-blowing good . Not trying that cake is nothing but a Crime

While the name sounds cliche or effortless, however their desserts speaks otherwise. This is one of the most affordable places I've eaten in Manhattan. The place does not have a great ambiance but probably that is why they're able to maintain their prices. Recommended: Sugarcane juice Custard bun Sponge cake They're all just a $2 in average. read more

It's alright! After discovering my childhood NYC bakery went out of business during the COVID pandemic, I went on a quest to find a replacement and visited 4 Chinatown bakeries in 2 days. This one was the most modern of the ones I visited, with the most amenities including a sit-down area, a number of drinks and bubble teas to purchase, and a big variety of baked goods. I always grew up going to a bakery with just the baked goods and nothing else so this place was a little too much for me, but I recognize that it was good for my kids. They enjoyed being able to pick out any pastry they wanted, and I enjoyed the mango tapioca drink as a less sweet alternative to bubble tea. The staff did leave a bad taste in my.mouth though. I know they're super busy, but they made me feel like they did me a favor by answering my questions. I guess that's the NYC way though. read more

CASH ONLY by the way. The price and flavor is good. A few options, not too much of the bread pastry but good enough to choose from. I like that this place is not too popularized where I see friends I know here or people in my industry(occupation). They have seats inside and is never too loud. First photo- coconut cream bun, is sweet with coconut sugar or powder on top with a additional sweetness of cream in the middle. Sweet with bitten and chewing but after swallowne it not too sweet of a after taste. Good balance of suga. Second fav right after the custard bun. About $2 if I recall and no more than 3 Second photo- custard bun is my fav to get here. Simple sweet bread not too sweet with a custard melted masharmellow texture like in the middle. Slight Suga texture on the bread top. About $2 if I recall and no more than 3 I say all the sweets here are not too sweet but some have more suga than others based on what textures you like to eat. 3rd photo-the egg custard tart, is not that sweet at all, if so very slightly with a jello/jelly texture in middle. The other parts are flakey and is messy when bittign, pieces will fall everywhere. The egg filling in middle do feel like Iam bitting into a raw egg but taste good. I don't like raw eggs but this was acceptable. The winter melon cake wasn't sweet at all, if so just alittle bit, close to like just a sweet bread that's plain with nothing added in or on top of it. The winter melon cake has something in the middle and not quite sure what it is, it has almost same texture as outside where when bitten you can't tell your eating the middle filling, it adds a flavor but subtle enough and not sweet. I say it would taste pretty good with milk or some sweet/not so sweet beverage. read more

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I got myself some almond cookies and they are ok for the price I paid. I also got myself a coffee roll. That was delicious. Everything else in the pictures my daughter brought because she said she likes moon cakes and the other pastry she brought. I don't know if you are just supposed to grab what you want but when I went to take a look over at my daughter someone was getting the items for her. It looks like you can just get your own so I don't know what that was about but there's my review. No thumbs up because I'm unsure of the behavior. They were nice to me but, you just don't know what's really on people's minds today even in this diverse city we live in. Happy Yelping guys and be safe out there! read more

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This is a staple in my family. My family's been coming here for years. Abs love this place. Prices are great. Everything is so delicious and baked fresh. Never sat and ate here as we always just buy a lot in bulk and bring home. Def stop by. read more

Delicious cakes ! I always like and eat them.You can send them to me by shipping when I order?

Good variety of food and plenty of seating if you don't mind sharing a table. Food is decent. There are also tapioca drinks in the self-serve fridge. I don't recommend coming around 4;30pm yo eat. The staff just dumped a huge amount of noxious cleaning fluid from mopping and all my food I bought can't be consumed here any more because of that awful odor. read more

I love the mango mochi here! It's one of the best I've had because the mochi is soft and there is fresh mango inside. It's also quite big and only a couple of dollars. Highly recommend! read more

This review is based on their giant Sticky Rice Ball (aka Mochi!) This place has a plethora of all kinds of stuff you can imagine in a Chinese bakery - traditional Chinese mooncakes, pastries, desserts, western cakes, bread, and more! Everyone can find sth here to satisfy their sweet tooth (or teeth in my case lol) I was craving Mochi and got the red bean Mochi and the mango Mochi. They are otherworldly good! The texture was so so so soft and yet have the perfect amount of chew. Your teeth would just sink into the skin when you bite into them - honestly they are so soft that you don't even need teeth to eat them! The mango one is my favorite - ample refreshing fresh mango chunks on the inside that adds another layer of flavor and texture to the whole Mochi experience! The Mochi balls were covered in coconut shreds which was so fragrant and elevated the mochis even more! I inhaled them so fast that I didn't even breathe in between! LOL I'm still dreaming about these mochis days after I devoured them. And I'm reminiscing every bite of them as I wrote. read more

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A great selection and nice environment. Looking for mooncakes? How about hot dog buns? Look no further. The prices are a bit steeper for Chinatown, but happy to just go to one shop for everything we're looking for. I don't prefer their egg tarts (Dan tah) but they'll do! read more

Love this place! Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area. The staff is friendly and there are sooo many amazing options to choose from. I got a taro mooncake which wasn't the best I've ever had but it wasn't bad. A little dry! The real star was the coconut cream bun. The filling is AMAZING. I wish I got multiple of them. Recommend this place! read more

Food: 3/5 I have the biggest sweet tooth every once in awhile. Every time I'm in the area, I try to sneak in here and get some pastries and cake to go. I enjoy Asian bakeries more than Italian/American bakeries because I find the Asian bakeries to be less sweet and more spongey. I'm a sucker for buns and chocolate cake. The weather was horrible and raining all day. I needed something sweet in my life. Biggest regret today is only getting one chocolate cake. Service: 2.5/5 Pastries are near the entrance. You tell them what you want and they bag it for you. Cakes are by the register. This place gets crowded so the service can be better. The ladies check you out fast. Ambiance: 1.5/5 Small seating area. I usually order to go. Place gets crowded and the seats/tables need to be wiped down. read more

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Replying to reviewer Bernice below, yes, you are supposed to wait for an employee to get your items for you. They place them on a tray and you bring the tray to the cashier to pay. For those old enough to remember, this was the location of the defunct Hong Kong bakery chain Maria's, which I loved as a kid. Glad to see Sweets is serving the same fare in the same place. My nostalgic favorite is the custard bun. My parents used to get a couple items and we'd just park ourselves here to enjoy the food and the corner view. Still the same, there's seating but you'll be lucky to snag a seat. read more

Sweets Bakery is a small, affordable Chinatown staple of hot milk tea, warm buns, mochi (I like the coconut covered peanut) and pastries. I am a big fan of their egg tarts and raisin bread. I often pick up milk tea and breakfast here before seeing grandparents or stopping at nearby Columbus Park. There are seats for about 15 people, but you can't move the chairs around. I don't recommend large groups of people. All the buns are on display on the right wall when you enter. You point and the staff will pick them up for you and put it on a tray. Their English is okay, everything is usually labelled well. Pastries, tea, and coffee are behind the glass counter. You take your tray up to the counter to pay and get the rest of your goods. read more

Sweets Bakery - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

When I'm at Sweets Bakery, I usually get the big donut on a stick. It's just a simple donut covered in sugar but it's big and tastes very good for some reason. And it's cheap. The baked goods used to be placed as they are, but now they are all individually wrapped in plastic bags and you need to ask the staff to give you whatever baked goods you would like. I just wanted the donut so I asked her and she simply picked it up with tongs and dropped it in my hands - not sure if that works as a safety measure, but it's good to see they are trying to be more sanitary these days. read more

Sweets Bakery - Donut on a stick - after I ate 1/3 of it - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious sesame balls! They have lots of individually-wrapped items on the side when you walk in so you can choose for yourself.

Food: Lots of standard Chinese bakery treats to choose from. My friends and I came in during the night time to have a seat and some snacks after a long food crawl in Chinatown and it was a great way to end the night. Ambiance: Reminds me of older 2000s Chinese bakeries that I frequented in my childhood! Lots of fresh pastries and even indoor seating, which I typically don't encounter in bakeries like these. Service: Workers were quick and friendly! read more

Roast pork bun was delicious. I will definitely come back again ! They also have bubble tea and cakes read more

Sweets Bakery - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

One of the bakeries that works after 7 pm in Chinatown! Has a good variety of different sweets and teas. Everything is individually packed. The place is CASH ONLY! I've tried Napoleon cake and cheese tart. Both were slightly dry but I loved the taste!! read more

Sweets Bakery - Bakery - Bubble Tea Near Me - New York, New York

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE, DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME! bought a coconut milk bun and an almond cookie and gave him a bill, he did not give me the exact change. Is a cash only place if he didn't have to give me back the right thing to do was to tell me, but he didn't, I sat there for a bit a notice his transactions, he would give people back their change, that's where it really made upset, do I look different than everyone else?, I was very kind, and it's not my first time there, so I was appalled to his violent behavior, it's not about the change is about the principle, when I kindly asked him about why he didn't give me the change he started to yell erratically, and I kept saying to lower his tone and his voice, I didn't need for him to disrespect me, when I was in my right to ask about my money, he created a whole uncomfortable scene that escalated to everyone in the store hearing, I gave him the discretion but he was extremely rude and unprofessional, and decided to draw attention to make a scene, this one of the worse experiences in Chinatown, and this store is known for their rude service, their hygiene standards are questionable too, there was a huge around the table. Both pastries were not that great, they were dried and sugary. This man was absolutely out of line and disrespectful, rude and had a hostile, violent behavior, he didn't want to admit he didn't give me the exact change, and did not handle it in a courteous manner, he was yelling and kicking me out, once I was already leaving, I addressed how disrespectful and rude he was and not honest with his customers, he should be giving back the change to people, that's stealing, his attitude made it worse, he's a thief, someone who shouldn't deserve to be in front of customers. Negative stars for this place, this place should not be in operation, it endangers people's well being, and the ability to enjoy something peaceful. read more

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I came here to try their moon cakes. We're they the best I've ever had? No they were on the dry side and the dough was a bit more chewy than I have had. But they had a pineapple moon cake which I have never seen before and which was really nice. A little sweet and a little tart. I would want to try some of their cakes. They sell matcha crepe cake by the slice and I would like to try it! read more

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When I bring my sweet to New York City, I don't get Sweets for my sweet. Because, well, it's just not great bubble tea. But then a lot of the stuff in Chinatown Manhattan is on the bland side. I recommend coming here for the bakery rather than the bubble tea. That seems like an optional extra, and definitely not the specialty. Sweets is a cute little Bakery where the bubble tea was pretty average. Nothing more than a four-star but also good enough to not be less. The tapioca was nice and soft, at least. Next time I come back I will try all the baked goods that people are raving about. read more

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