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A satisfying pastry is only half the battle when you are also holding out for a well-made flan.

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Plain white decor sets a simple, authentic atmosphere with loud music sometimes filling the space. Fresh bread and a wide variety of Mexican baked goods create a strong culinary focus. Prices remain affordable, attracting those seeking quality cakes and sandwiches on the go.

Flan comes in a cup or by the slice, priced at $3 and $4.50 respectively. The Choco Flan stands out as a delicious option among the desserts.

They bake their own bread, pastries, and cakes on site. Pastries come at good prices and pair well with the coffee offered.

People are saying

"I loved the Hot Chorizo Sandwich; it was incredible."

"The Rosca was still warm when I got home."

"The Rosca pastry was still warm when I got home."

Good to know

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Heros are $6, with toppings at an extra charge.

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You can get 3 same meat tacos for $10.

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Flan is available in a cup for $3 or by the slice for $4.50.

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Restaurant

Rooftop setting combines with modern, chic decor and abundant natural light to create an inviting atmosphere. Ambiance shifts from bright and quaint during the day to warm and romantic at night, supporting relaxed, intimate dinners. Cocktails feature authentic, unique flavors, complementing a menu with standout dishes like medialunas and flan.

Flan de dulce de leche stands out as a highlight, often described as the best flan available. It serves as a perfect dessert, frequently recommended and considered the main star of the menu.

Pastries stand out for their exceptional quality and incredible taste. Staff assist with thoughtful pastry arrangements including coffee and flowers for special occasions.

People are saying

"The brunch empanadas were juicy and perfectly spiced."

"The service here makes dinner feel so welcoming and warm."

"The medialunas here are incredible and authentic."

Good to know

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Make reservations first as it gets busy quick.

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The menu changes every day.

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The dishes are tapas type, so take into account the size.

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Pastry shop offers cozy seating and elegant, stylish decor with a friendly vibe. Desserts feature beautiful presentation and include standout items like tres leches and brownies. The atmosphere feels welcoming and quaint with a high-end ambiance.

Flan here is consistently delicious and often described as fantastic. It pairs well with other desserts like tres leches.

Guava cheese puff pastry and tres leche stand out for their freshness and flavor. Pastries come out very fresh and show clear passion in preparation.

People are saying

"The tres leches cake here is so moist and flavorful."

"I found the guava cheese puff pastry to be the best I ever had."

"I found the flan here to be fantastic."

Good to know

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Be wary of ordering on UberEats or Seamless as items may be forgotten.

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The shop is open late for those looking for a sweet treat.

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There is limited seating in the shop, so plan accordingly.

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Bakery

Bright, clean space with an open design and glass wall showcasing pastries creates a welcoming atmosphere. Donuts feature unique Filipino flavors and artistic presentation, drawing a crowd that often leads to quick sellouts. Seating inside and outside supports a casual, lively vibe where pastry-making is visible through a cool screen.

The leche flan donut features an extremely dense and rich flan inside with an insane flan creme. This original flan doughnut stands out as a unique treat not found elsewhere.

Leche flan ni lola donut stands out as a favorite with its rich flavor. Pastries like ube, passion fruit, and crullers offer unique, bold tastes. Staff limit pastry purchases to let more people enjoy these exquisite, original pastries.

People are saying

"The pastries here are absolutely amazing and light."

"The pastries here are unique, flaky, and have a Filipino flare."

"I loved the flan and the ube pastries."

Good to know

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You have to pre-order the donuts on Mondays at 3pm EST on their website.

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You can only pick up doughnuts from 3-6 PM on Saturdays.

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You should order the items right at 3:00 PM because they sell out quickly.

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Bakery offers authentic French pastries with award-winning croissants and crispy, airy textures. Warm, inviting atmosphere complements the experience, with a lively, positive energy throughout the space. Regulars arrive early to enjoy fresh goods before they sell out.

Cakes like the Royal and Parisian Flan stand out. Flan comes in matcha, chocolate, and original flavors, all rich and smooth.

Freshly baked pastries fill the air with a rich aroma. Croissants and breads offer a unique taste reminiscent of France, showing clear commitment to quality in every bite.

People are saying

"I found the croissants here to be the flakiest and most buttery."

"The pastries here are amazing, just like in France."

"I thought their flan was heavenly, even though I generally don't like flans."

Good to know

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The bakery delivers breakfast baskets on weekends.

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Be early to avoid missing out on regular croissants.

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The price of the almond croissant is 4 dollars.

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Small modern bakery offers a cozy family vibe with a clean, up-to-date space and a small dining area. The atmosphere feels friendly and welcoming, attracting locals who appreciate fresh, high-quality pastries and a variety of desserts. Prices are generally reasonable, supporting both dine-in and takeout options.

Flan has a rich, creamy texture and a visually incredible look. It comes at a higher price point, costing over $11 per piece.

Apple-filled pastries and orejas stand out with their crispy, flaky texture and a touch of crystallized sugar. A wide selection includes chocolate mousse cake and eclairs, all paired well with coffee.

People are saying

"I thought the tres leches cake was the best I'd ever tasted."

"I found the pastries here to be delicious and fresh."

"The flan was creamy and just the right amount of sweet."

Good to know

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They offer dine-in and takeout options.

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The wait for dine-in service usually lasts up to 10 minutes if busy.

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They have a wide variety of drinks, foods, desserts, and pastries to choose from.

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Mexican restaurant

Mexican restaurant open 24 hours with a relaxing atmosphere and a very Latin vibe. Food presentation stands out with wonderful plate designs and dishes like birria tacos and breakfast burritos receive strong praise. The place is known for fresh baked goods and quick preparation.

Chocolate flan offers a rich, smooth texture that pairs well with Mexican coffee. The flan stands out as a sweet treat alongside other desserts like carrot cake.

Fresh pastries stand out here, especially the guava and cheese pastry and vanilla concha. The Chocolate Tres Leches cake and Chorizo Breakfast Burrito also deliver solid flavor.

People are saying

"The birria tacos here are flavorful and spicy."

"I found the pastries here to be very good and fresh."

"The flan here is particularly great."

Good to know

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The restaurant is open 24 hours for dining.

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They don't take credit cards anymore unless you use one of the online apps.

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Dine-in orders take 30+ minutes to prepare in the mornings.

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Small space with a cozy atmosphere and cute local vibes creates a relaxed, inviting environment. Music playlist adds to the comfortable mood. Affordable prices and fresh, flavorful food attract a steady flow of people seeking breakfast and coffee.

Smooth texture and rich caramel flavor define the flan here. It consistently delivers a creamy, satisfying taste that stands out.

A top pastry chef crafts a variety of delicious cakes and pastries here. The selection covers many different types of fresh baked goods.

People are saying

"I found the desserts here to be the best I've ever had."

"I tried the flan and it was the best I ever had."

"I enjoyed the delicious pastries and sweet treats."

Good to know

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Street parking is usually available around 11am.

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Prices are reasonable and affordable for most visitors.

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The café offers a variety of breakfast options.

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Bright, spacious bakery with casual atmosphere and clean, airy space offers seating to enjoy authentic tres leches cakes and other desserts. The vibe is warm and welcoming, attracting those seeking genuine flavors in a relaxed setting.

Offers full flan cake and several flan varieties like espresso, chocolate, and cappuccino flavors. Flan options stand out for their rich taste and variety.

Pastries here offer a very good and delicious taste. Capy Tres Leches Cake stands out as an interesting introduction to commercialized Mexican pastries.

People are saying

"I thought the cake was delicious and moist."

"I sampled the flan and thought it was outstanding."

"You'll love the delicious Tres Leches cakes here."

Good to know

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Slices of cake are about $7 each, or you can buy whole cakes.

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The prices for a large cake are about $49 and $7 for a piece.

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Free samples are available.

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Cake shop

Small cake shop with purple decor and a cozy vibe created by soft music and comfortable seating for a few. Offers ube sweets and a variety of treats including customizable donuts and bubble tea. Features a decorative photo wall that adds a unique touch to the intimate space.

Ube flan stands out with its rich, molten chocolate cake texture and a subtle hint of ube. It pairs well with other desserts and features real ube, offering a unique twist on traditional flan.

Pastries focus on quality and amazingness with standout items like Cashew Silvana, Passion Fruit Leche Flan, and Calamansi Cake Donut. The owner prioritizes great pastries and customer satisfaction.

People are saying

"The ube flan is rich, creamy, and full of real ube flavor."

"The vegan donuts here are beautiful and incredibly tasty."

"These ube pastries are delicate, delicious, and uniquely Filipino."

Good to know

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The Ube Cake needs to be ordered a week in advance.

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Doughnuts are available for delivery through Seamless and Uber Eats.

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The bakery offers vegan and gluten-free (GF) choices.

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Pastry shop

Elegant pastry shop with pastel-colored decor and a chic Parisian salon vibe offers a cozy, intimate seating area and outdoor tables. Atmosphere feels refined and romantic, evoking a sense of Parisian charm. Macarons stand out as a unique, delicious specialty.

Flan Vanille offers a rich, creamy texture with a classic French flavor. It stands out as a delicious dessert that captures the essence of traditional French sweets.

Authentic French pastries shine here with a variety that includes flaky croissants and decadent éclairs. The pastries and macarons offer a delicious taste and come at a reasonable price.

People are saying

"These macarons are amazing, light, airy, and perfectly sweet."

"I found the pastries to be excellent and flavorful."

"The vanilla flan was amazing and delicious."

Good to know

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Customers often wait 10-15 minutes just to order.

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There is no bathroom for clients.

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The shop is cramped and has almost no seating.

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Small bakery with about six tables offers a cozy atmosphere filled with the scent of freshly baked treats and welcoming decor. Loud music creates a lively, bustling environment that is not suited for quiet activities. Known for an excellent variety of desserts, including standout flan and pastries.

Flan stands out with its velvety creamy texture and a perfect balance of sweets. The flan cheesecake combines two smooth textures, creating a unique and tasty dessert experience.

Lobster tail pastry stands out as a highlight, made fresh in-house alongside a variety of other delicious pastries, cakes, and cookies. The baked goods are consistently super fresh and high quality.

People are saying

"I always made a trip for their delicious cakes for special occasions."

"I thought the flan here was the best I've ever had."

"I enjoyed the delicious pastries and cookies."

Good to know

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The bakery closes at 9 PM.

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There could be 1 hour wait times on certain items.

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The bakery now sells leftover cake that is not made fresh daily.

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Small bakery offers bright, clean decor with limited seating and a light, airy atmosphere filled with the warm aroma of freshly baked bread. It draws a steady crowd and serves authentic French pastries, including unique items like chouquettes and buckwheat baguettes.

Flan tart natural stands out with a natural flavor and a taste comparable to those in France. The flan cake impresses with its balanced sweetness, while the Parisian flan offers an okay option but could use less sugar.

Pastries here are flaky, buttery, and perfectly sweetened. Fresh baked breads and macarons also stand out for their delicious taste and beautiful presentation.

People are saying

"The pastries here are always so fresh and delicious."

"The baguettes here are authentic and taste 10 out of 10."

"I found their flan tart natural to be my favorite pastry."

Good to know

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The café starts getting busy around 9 AM, even on a Sunday morning.

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There are only two tables available for seating in the café.

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Be sure to come early for the best selection.

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Small bakery with marble top tables and a modern, cozy vibe plays bachata and salsa music that adds cultural energy. Locals frequent the space, enjoying fresh, house-made pastries and cakes in a welcoming atmosphere. A back area offers a quiet spot to relax and savor desserts.

Flan comes in a jar topped with soggy discolored berries. It is also available with fresh strawberries on the side.

Freshness stands out with always fresh pastries that taste delicious. The selection includes pastries, cupcakes, and macaroons that appeal to all ages and come at great prices.

People are saying

"I thought the coffee here was amazing and delicious."

"I thought the pastries here were amazing and fresh."

"The flan here is delicious and impressively presented."

Good to know

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You can call to order baked goods ahead of time.

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The bake shop offers a wide variety of sweet treats.

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The goodies are gluten-free, suitable for those with dietary restrictions.

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Small bakery with a retro pink and sky blue aesthetic creates a clean, charming, and cozy atmosphere. The space feels welcoming and full of personality, with limited seating for those who want to stay. Cupcakes and macarons stand out as the most delicious and distinctive treats offered.

Flan here has a rich, creamy texture that stands out. It earns praise as one of the best flans tasted, often picked up to share with picky eaters.

Pastries have good quality and amazing taste.

People are saying

"They truly made my cake vision come to life."

"I picked up some flan for my mother and she said it's one of the best she's ever tasted."

"I thought the pastries and cupcakes were amazing."

Good to know

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The bakery offers a variety of cupcakes and desserts including macarons and sugar cookies.

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Prices are comparable to other bakeries in the area.

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People with nut allergies should be cautious when visiting.

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Bakery offers cozy indoor seating and a quiet backyard garden with beautiful lighting for a relaxed atmosphere. Space feels crowded and noisy inside, with tables placed closely together. Outdoor area provides a calm spot to enjoy desserts and drinks away from the bustle.

Creamy and smooth texture defines the flan here, with a perfectly caramelized top. It balances sweetness and caramel bitterness well, making it a favorite alongside cupcakes and cheesecakes.

Offers a wide range of cakes and pastries, including strawberry cheesecake and chocolate mousse. Pastries sell out quickly, so arriving early is key. Hot coffees and other beverages pair well with the sweets.

People are saying

"I found the cake here to be amazing and delicious."

"This bakery's custom cakes are beautiful and delicious for special occasions."

"The flan is creamy, smooth, and perfectly caramelized."

Good to know

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Mia's is open until midnight on weekends and 10 PM on weeknights.

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Expect a 15-minute wait for to-go desserts during peak hours.

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Parking near the bakery is challenging, with limited metered spaces.

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Spacious bakery with plenty of seating and an appealing design creates a welcoming environment. Evenings feature a live DJ spinning an eclectic mix of music, making the atmosphere lively and energetic. Outdoor seating adds to the relaxed vibe during quieter hours.

Flan stands out with its rich texture and sweet flavor. It often ranks as a favorite dessert alongside crème brûlée and berry napoleon.

Huge variety of pastries fills the cases, including many fruit pastries and cakes. The pastry case looks gorgeous and offers large, delicious options often paired with coffee.

People are saying

"The pastries here are amazing and generously filled for the price."

"I thought the cheesecake here was delicious and not too sweet."

"I thought the flan here was out of this world."

Good to know

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On Mondays, gourmet cupcakes are on special for only $1.95 each.

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The shop has a daily promotion with different specials each day.

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They have a deal of the day where a different pastry or cake slice is half off.

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Pastry shop

Elegant pastry shop offers beautiful decor with a gorgeous garden patio featuring flowering trees and heaters for comfort. Atmosphere feels chic and grandiose, blending indoor dining rooms with a hidden terrace. Known for perfect macarons and a refined tea and cocktail service.

Vanilla flan melts in your mouth with an amazing texture that holds its shape on the plate. It tastes super sweet, like an egg tart but in cake form.

Pastries show incredible quality with beautiful presentation and include exquisite pistachio macarons. Staff handle orders carefully, even arranging delivery for takeout.

People are saying

"It's like stepping into a Parisian dream with these gorgeous macarons."

"The staff's warm, welcoming, and impeccable service made the pastries extra special."

"I loved the vanilla flan; it had an amazing melt-in-your-mouth texture."

Good to know

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Reservations are recommended at least two weeks in advance for brunch.

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Expect long wait times during weekend afternoons without a reservation.

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Afternoon tea costs $65 for two finger sandwiches, macarons, and champagne.

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Clean space with luxurious decor and a chocolate waterfall wall creates a striking setting. Loud music fills the air, making conversation challenging. Outdoor seating offers views of street shows and passersby, adding to the lively atmosphere.

Flan comes in a creamy custard style that feels smooth and rich. Some versions are too sweet and stiff, lacking the expected syrupy softness.

Pastries offer a melt-in-the-mouth texture with delicate and decadent flavors. Croissants and French-style desserts stand out for their quality and taste.

People are saying

"The desserts here are fresh and absolutely amazing."

"The pastries here are so fresh and delicious."

"The flan here is excellent."

Good to know

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There are no seats available inside the bakery, only outside seating.

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The price of the apple turnover is $8 plus tip.

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The bakery is located right in the middle of Times Square.

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