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    Tres Leches Cafe - Harlem

    4.8 (226 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Desserts
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Elianny S.

    In honor of Hispanic Heritage month I wanted to write about this amazing little shop in East Harlem that has the best tres leches I've ever had outside of home made. The owner Ronaldo Felipe is originally from the Dominican Republic and used to help his grandmother make tres leches which was the inspiration behind opening up his shop. While I love a good story and supporting a minority owned business the main thing I care about is the taste. The tres leches from here is always delicious, moist and just the perfect amount of sweet. My absolute favorites are the guava and passion fruit options. If you've never tried tres leches then this should be the place to do it but be aware you might become addicted.

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    Vicky L.

    Heard about the cake from my friends a couple of times and finally had a slice of the tres leches! They had different flavors but I got the original. For someone who is lactose intolerant, this was worth risking it! Haha Cake is super moist and was soaked in this sweet milk moisture. The cream on top was light.Perfect dessert! They sell other cakes as well and would love to try them!

    Sherene N.

    Comfy vibes. Many tres leches options. Many flavors to choose from. They even make huge tres leches cakes for parties which was very interesting to see. Service was vibrant and friendly. I'd love to her business prosper. When in the area, I'll definitely be back for more. We also tried the regular and guava options all very delicious.

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    Caitlynn Y.

    YES! i finally got to go here. cuz whenever i decide to run it's always a sunday bruh. and then the bakery is closed and then i can't get the cakes that everyone raves about. anyways i got a passionfruit one and then a cuatro leche one because people said it was good. i liked the cuatro leche better than the passionfruit. the passionfruit tasted too curdy like it was too sweet and strong. my friend got the tiramisu and it literally just tasted like straight tiramisu. anyways i honestly like the tres leches here and i would go again if i am ever in the area but it is SO out of the way for me which sucks but isn't their fault. 4.5 stars!

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    Vivian P.

    The women working here is amazing and kind. Please be patient with them when it gets busy. the service is 10/10. small place, no seating. they work quick so if there's a line, don't get discouraged . in the last 3 years, i have tried all their tres leches flavor, guava is my all time favorite.

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    Ana Z.

    THE BEST TRES LECHES I HAVE TRIED PERIOD. Took this cake to 2 thanksgiving events and everyone RAVED on how good the tres leches is. If you have any doubt, stop and just buy the tres leches cake.

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    8 months ago

    The cake was amazing, I recommend this place if you love tres leches cake. They have multiple flavors and sizes available.

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    9 months ago

    My fave dessert!! It does not get better than this place for all things tres leches! All flavors are a hit!

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    10 months ago

    This cake is it! If you want authentic tres leches this is your place to go! They sell different size cakes and individual slices.

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    It was a very small storefront and a bit out of the way for us. The cake was very delicious - I got the pineapple tres leches

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    6 months ago

    Best plain tres leche in nyc, better then your Abuelas and your favorite spot, hands down not even a close runner up

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    Best tres leches in the city. Brought 2 tray, each tray has 40 servings, and all of it was consumed within an hour. People loved it!

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    1 year ago

    The best Flan and Tres Leches in NYC. This is a family owned business in Spanish Harlem and worth the trip and every penny

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    The best tres leches I've ever had. Great place. It's worth the price. Flavor is excellent

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    2 years ago

    Gifted a birthday cake from this shop, the most amazing tres leches cake ever! Affordable, amazing taste, everyone loved it!

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    They can make different size cakes and also tiered cakes. They will give extra milks on the side if you request.

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    4.3
    (414 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    The dessert here is so inviting and pretty. Especially the mousse based ones that look like fruits…read more I got the mango, orange, and the one that looks like a mushroom. The orange has a base made of chocolate Rice Krispies. All of them have more fruity filling than the mousse. They are very fragile. I recommend eating there if you can. Finding can be a challenge because it's busy and there aren't many seats. I got mine to go just to be taken to the park across the street . The mushroom kind are totally ruined. It has strawberriy jelly and it was a mess. The orange one was almost ruined too. The mango has some diced mangoes. I devoured three of them instantly. Definitely come back to try more.

    Yummmy!!! What a cute and unique dessert boutique! So many choices but what makes this place stand…read moreout are its adorable and colorful mousse delicacies. The inside was packed with folks! There was no place to sit down because of how busy it was but the staff kept the line moving quick enough. The place still seemed reasonably stocked with their desserts and treats, despite the late afternoon time that I arrived. I ordered 4 different treats to go and they're packed in small box individually. Unfortunately, they didn't quite stay intact during my trek back to my hotel and were tumbled around in the boxes. Nonetheless, the taste and flavors held up well and even after a few days in the fridge. The yuzu daisy has this vivid pastel yellow-pink base and adorable gelatinous yellow gem atop a white flower. The yuzu gives a subtle infusion of tart that is balanced out by the light delicate skin texture of the rest. Sitting atop a thin round rice crispy. I loved the red mushroom one which is a creamy pink mousse inside the cap. The stalk is a thin porcelain-white chocolate light base also filled with a rich cream. Adjacent are two cute little tree nuts. The orange and mango have such vivid colors and are aesthetically pleasing too. Just like the previous ones, their delicate chocolate exterior houses a rich tarty mousse-y filling. I think the mushroom has a better balance and variety of flavors. Although I don't eat mousse treats often, I look forward to trying some of the other ones in the future, like the blueberry, banana and cloud.

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    Mont Blanc, so good.
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    Veniero's

    4.1
    (2.6k reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    Their pastries are delicious!!!! The service could be better on different days haha. I love…read moreeverything they have. You cannot go wrong with anything at all. Everything is so fresh and just so amazing. I wish they delivered out of state so i could still enjoy their desserts.

    This used to be my favorite Italian bakery. I haven't been to this bakery in years like ten years…read moresince I was a teenager. Today I decided to make a special trip to go here to grab a few goodies. I forgot how small the place was and how low the ceilings were. That wasn't an issue though. The place was nice and cakes were stacked neatly. What was surprising to me is that they don't have any cookies laid in the front display. It's all placed in the back almost hidden. I was deeply disappointed with their cookie selection. It was deeply surprising that they don't sell the butter cookies that had jam in the middle and dipped with chocolate on one side with sprinkles. I did ask the clerk and even showed him a pic of what I was looking for and he said they never sold them. They only had the linzer cookies and they didn't look so good. They also did not have the lobster tail. They did have the sfogliatelle which they also called a lobster tail. I thought they were not the same? Some bakeries sell both and they are definitely not the same. I did end up buying one of their sfogliatelle with cream and some rugelachs. The sfogliatelle was good but the rugelachs tasted slightly underbaked. It did taste fresh though unlike many I've had in other bakeries. However, for $28 per pound, I wouldn't get it again. For those not having lobster tail and not having the Italian cookies, I will have to give Veniero's a low rating. I never thought an Italian bakery would not carry staples. Very disappointed. I need to find another Italian bakery now.

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    Levain Bakery

    Levain Bakery

    4.4
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    4.7 mi

    What a delightful surprise! After working late and attending an event after work, one of my…read morecoworkers suggested we stop here because they loved their cookies. I had never heard of the place before, but I was happy to give it a try -- and I'm so glad I did. From the moment you walk in, the experience feels special. The store has two beautiful double doors that create such a grand entrance, and once inside, you immediately feel the energy. The place was bustling with people, and everyone seemed happy and excited -- from the customers to the team behind the counter and the baristas. The cookie case was overflowing with so many amazing choices that it was hard to decide! I ended up getting the Rocky Road cookie, a Double Chocolate Chip cookie, a Two Chip Chocolate Chip cookie, and a blueberry muffin to enjoy for breakfast the next morning. The service was absolutely impeccable, and everyone I interacted with was warm, friendly, and delightful. When I got home, I had half of the Rocky Road cookie with a cup of tea, and it was incredible. The cookie was large and chunky but still perfectly enjoyable -- not heavy or overwhelming. It literally melted in my mouth. The chocolate was rich and smooth, and every bite was just delicious. The next morning, I tried the blueberry muffin, and it was just as impressive. It was light and airy, not overly sweet like many blueberry muffins can be. It truly felt like a breakfast pastry. The blueberries tasted fresh and burst with flavor in every bite. I will definitely be back for more cookies. This was such a wonderful find, and I'm so happy my coworker introduced me to this place!

    I ordered ahead of time since there was a bit of a line and the store was on the smaller side. Got…read moremy cookie right away when I came into pick it up. Guys... I will say that I didn't think I would like this cookie at all since usually I like thinner crunchier cookies. But holy cow!! I was blown away by the crispy edges and the interior wasn't too soft gooey either. The chocolate and walnuts added to the cookie enhanced the flavor even more! For such a big cookie the middle was cooked perfectly. Very chunky and sizable cookie too so I ate it throughout the day rather than one sitting!!

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    Close-up of Levain Bakery's iconic cookies, rolls, and pastries in a glass counter at the Flatiron location.
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