My 3 boys wanted Dunkin' Donuts and I'm so glad I went here instead. What a great vibe these girls…read morebring to our community in addition to amazing donuts, cakes and pastries. The donuts are so good and the fillings are fresh. The girls that run the shop are lively, happy and incredibly welcoming. So worth the trip in !

The service is impeccable and if you go, you should also try their dream cakes.. the rainbow cookie…read moredream cake is amazing

Let me introduce you to a spot I recently discovered called Problem Baker, and after trying the…read more banana foster coffee and chocolate chip cookie, I get why the baker is the problem... I loved everything. If you have a sweet tooth like me, this place can definitely become a little dangerous, especially for the health goals. The banana foster coffee was really good, and the flavor paired surprisingly well with the dessert. I've always heard when you visit a bakery for the first time, you should start with the staples, so I went with the chocolate chip cookie. And, there were so many options that choosing just one was a challenge. That first bite did not disappoint, with melted chocolate inside, just like how I like it. You can taste the sea salt, but it's subtle and doesn't overpower the cookie at all. Such a well executed cookie, so good. The service provided was also pleasant. I'm already looking forward to trying the other flavors of cookies, as well as some of their other drinks. Parking was also pretty easy for me since it's on a corner nearby a residential area. There's also a lot behind the bakery, but there was a sign saying it's for staff, so I'm not sure if customers can park there. Definitely worth a visit!

Great flavor selection of really big cookies. They are nicely laid out in the display so you can…read moretake your time reviewing, and the flavors go from good old chocolate chip to more unique flavors like ube. I tried the toffee chocolate chip which was a delightful twist on the tried-and-true formula. It was definitely loaded with toffee. The cookies are pretty big and cost about $5 per cookie, so it was hard to justify trying more than 1 flavor. The taste is good, but I wish they were a little smaller/cheaper to justify the indulgence. There was also a menu board slide show where I briefly saw an image of a sundae, but it never came back around, so I didn't end up ordering it. There was a pretty extensive drink menu as well. There wasn't really a lot of seating, but they pack up well to go. I would come back to try some of the other flavors and menu options.

Love this place and has not disappointed. Prices are fairly priced for the quality and quantity of…read morefood served. Regardless of the time of day or how busy or not busy it is, the staff always greets you when you come in. It's very welcoming.

I stumbled upon this bakery with a craving for a donut. Even though there were no donuts in sight…read morethere were tons of mouth watering pastries! I settled on a Mille-feuille that had layers of dulce de leche. A small pastry for a modest price of 1.30 it was the perfect size, not overly sweet and it was delicious! It was very cold, and tasted like it was previously frozen unfortunately. The staff were really friendly and the decor inside is so cute. It's extremely clean and has plenty of tables and a bathroom in the back. Lots of other people were eating burgers, sandwiches on rolls or croissants. I would definitely come back and try some other things! Looks like a great place for lunch or something sweet.

As popular as this place it is 100% worth its hype. The hostess was immediately very friendly and…read morewelcoming as soon as we walked in! You go and pick out the deserts you like from the glass and they come and bring it out to you all pretty on a plate with powdered sugar, the deserts felt cold and fresh even despite it being close to closing and our server was very attentive, kind, and excited even showing us his favourite options! Royal Crown is a Staten Island classic and totally worth the visit.

Went to this place after getting off the road all the way from Westchester with my elderly mother…read morebecause she wanted eggplant Parmesan and she had eaten from this place before when a relative was staying at a hospital rehabilitation center nearby and remembered the food being good, so we went to have some lunch. We were seated in the outdoor area, which is nice on a humid day as You can get a decent breeze. 99% of the people who were there were just enjoying their their food and socializing, We decided to sit at a table near a window for whatever reason there was a gentleman at this table who decided that it was okay for him to vape while he was sitting down instead of exiting the restaurant. Not only did he decide that it was okay to vape, he decided that it was okay to blow his vapors onto my mother's head and engulf us in his gaping experience. Instead of noticing (full time hostess in the immediate area), automatically reseating us, apologizing and telling the man that is NOT okay to vape in the restaurant I had to flag a server down and let them know that we wanted a different table. Pretty good service but I really thought that that was a gross oversight on part of the restaurant like indoor smoking is illegal in the first place and vaping really isn't any better (arguably worse depending on what scientific data you're looking at), plenty people have respiratory issues and just preference period. No one should be forced to sit anywhere where a no vaping policy isn't being enforced in 2026. Really disappointed that I can't give this place a higher than a three star rating as a result because the food is pretty good and the servers were quick and pleasant, but the smoking issue to me is a gross oversight as far as basic customer service goes. People shouldn't be made to feel like they're being weird for wanting a different table because they don't want to be surrounded by anything but oxygen, Do better folks. Tried to call and speak with a manager BEFORE leaving this review, was left on hold for close to 10 mins however manager was extremely apologetic and pretty appalled he personally stated that vaping IS against their policy and that the staff should have absolutely been enforcing that. Welp, that's what complaints are for right? Food is decent and staff is respectful but I don't know if I'd go back given that experience if I have alternative choices in the area just trying to enjoy some lunch, drama and discomfort is not necessary indoor vaping is outlawed for a reason people violating that shouldn't get to just go about their day with zero consequences while everyone else is annoyed or having their lung / cardiovascular health put at risk involuntarily. YMMV

Amazing!! Had a strawberry soft cream cake slice and it was good, and not sweet in my opinion. The…read morecream was only veryyy slightly sweetened. Definitely a healthier option when it comes to cake. 360 calories per slice. I also had a Maison Perrier sparkling water drink in the forever strawberry flavor, which was fantastic and had a very natural strawberry flavor. Zero artificial strawberry taste in the sparkling water, which was perfect.

I love just chilling on a chill Saturday am. After doing some grocery shopping, I stopped in to…read moregrab a croissant and medium cold brew (no sugar or cream). The cold brew is quite strong! Croissant is good, flaky and not stale. Their donuts are also delish and chewy, I appreciate the mochi donuts. I've been here other times- it can get quite busy but it's a sign of a good business.

3.5 stars (I want to…read morepreface that my review is for a single rainbow cookie, so take it for what it's worth; I just want to make sure that I have a record of it as a place I have tried.) I absolutely adore rainbow cookies, so I was thrilled to see a platter of them from the Paulanto Bakery at a party that I was attending in the area. Since there were several appealing desserts on offer, I only grabbed one of the colorful morsels, but I just found it mediocre. I felt that there was not enough chocolate around the edges and the coating that was there seemed more like light, milk chocolate than it did like the traditional rich, dark chocolate. I also thought the cookie would have benefitted from more almond paste or even a dedicated layer of marzipan. With that being said, it was very fresh and had the perfect consistency. If I see them again, I will gladly give them another try.

I visit this local bakery many times I would say a number of five times minimum and every single…read moretime I get a different experience with their cake slices. The first time was during the pandemic and it was understandable why they would close early and why the baked goods weren't up to expectations, however, the following few times afterwards were a hit or miss. Sometimes the cakes were overly too sweet to the point where my teeth hurts. But maybe that's just my preference so you can discard. You might love sweet sweet cakes but sometimes it is the perfect sweetness. However, the one thing that I find difficult about the bakery is the level of freshness. It's a gamble! On 3 different occasions I have asked the counter girls (who are all very nice btw) if the pastries were baked the same day. Out of the 3 visits there was a young lady that was extremely honest and told me which was made today and which was baked yesterday. I appreciated her honesty, and at that visit, the cakes that were baked same day were delicious, fresh and soft totally 4.5 stars. However, the following next few visits it wasn't that great. I would ask the same question and another young girl would answer it was all the same day which is not true because out of the slices I bought (and four cake slices this past week) only half were very soft and fresh. The other two were stale and some of the cream was sticky. I mean is it annoying that I ask ? Sure. But if it was all baked same day and have consistency I wouldn't need to ask all the time. I keep coming back hoping I get fresh cakes every time. I do love that they close at 9 PM so if you are very desperate for something sweet, then they are the spot to go to. Otherwise, this place is a gamble, hit or miss, which is unfortunate because I live so close to here, I can always walk down the street. The store itself is efficient with many counter assistants, fast service, they take card or cash and the prices are very affordable. No places to sit but it's alright. Unfortunately I didn't finish any of the slices in photo. $18 down the drain. Maybe I'll get better luck next time.

One of my favorite bakery on the Island . Coffee is always fresh. Customer service is top notch…read more They are always so nice & helpful. And the price is much cheaper compared to other places on the island. It's been my everyday go to places on my way to school. They also sell flowers, freshly made birthday cake.

Cutest little Mexican bakery right by the bus stop to the ferry!…read more I mean you can't go wrong with spending $9 and getting a little bit of everything; 5 bakery items. They give you a tray and you can go right to the goodies. We were here on a Sunday and they were packed. Everything is fresh and baked in house! Definitely worth a trip!

Food/Drink 10/10 they always hit it out the ballpark fresh, adjustable sweetness and my kids can't…read moreever get enough of their boba. I go for the peach green tea and it amazing. Service it's good I feel they could pay more attention to giving out napkins and bagging food. We've tried the chicken sandwich with cucumbers it perfect, various pastries, and the kids always order the waffles which are made to order and again 10/10 Ambiance Very cute and clean!

Visited the Staten Island location right by the ferry, which, for some reason, doesn't seem to have…read morethis location on Yelp because it's under Bake Culture? Even though it was cold, I decided to get the Coconut Durian Slush, which I really liked, even though I've never tried Durian before. My friend got the Oolong Tea to keep him warm. They also have bakery items, which look really good, so I might stop by again to try. They have a lot of options when it comes to flavors. Definitely worth checking out if you're a bubble tea person!

Absolutely delicious! I grabbed a pastry and it was perfect with my morning coffee, then somehow I…read morehad to revisit it with my afternoon coffee too. I finished the whole thing after dinner with coffee ice cream--pure comfort. I feel a little guilty, but my heart and "stomach" were singing. Can't wait for my next visit.

My new favorite bakery in SI! They are cash only. I ordered a strawberry shortcake for a birthday…read moreparty. It was fluffy, light, and not too sweet. It was $30 so not bad at all.