Asian Bakeries in NYC With Fluffy Buns And Layered Cakes

4.5 (3,536)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 23:00; Thu, 11:00 – 23:30; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

17 W 32nd St

Grace Street draws dessert lovers in Koreatown with towering shaved snow and specialty baked goods. The signature Dubai Chewy Cookie wraps pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi in stretchy marshmallow dusted with cocoa. Large tables accommodate groups ordering tiramisu basque cheesecake and floral teas.

4.6 (220)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00

244 Grand Street

Freshly baked pastries fill the counters at this Grand Street French-Asian bakery cafe. Standouts include the fruity mango brioche and smooth takeaway cheesecake packaged in a styled gift box. Early risers can drop by at 6 AM for cream donuts and morning coffee.

4.4 (379)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 08:00 – 19:30; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 20:00

48 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA

Playful bread-shaped seating welcomes guests into this calm Taiwanese bakery on the Bowery. Shelves display an extensive assortment of sweet and savory rolls alongside taro lattes and boba teas. Wooden accents and quiet background music create a relaxed setting to enjoy an afternoon snack.

4.6 (1,180)

Mon – Fri, 08:30 – 18:00; Sat, 09:00 – 18:00

25 Murray St

Located in the Financial District, Takahachi Bakery serves traditional Japanese baked goods alongside midday meals. Selections range from sugary melon pan and savory curry buns to matcha cakes. A front counter displays warm sandwiches and salads, offering an inexpensive lunch option on Murray Street.

4.9 (750)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 22:00

271-02 Union Turnpike

Specialty pastries and handcrafted beverages draw visitors to Tous Les Jours in Queens. The glass cases feature milk cream cornet pies, garlic cheese bread, and purple ube donuts. Guests can order rich tiramisu lattes or iced pistachio matcha drinks to complete their order.

4.2 (416)

Mon, 08:00 – 15:00; Tue – Thu, Sun, 08:00 – 20:00; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 21:00

23 2nd Ave

Known for its inventive Taiwanese-American breakfast items, Win Son Bakery prepares a crisp bacon-egg-and-cheese on a pan-fried scallion pancake served with tangy ginger sauce. Sweets include date cakes and toffee chocolate chip cookies, with spacious indoor and outdoor seating available throughout the day.

4.6 (1,033)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 19:00; Fri, 12:00 – 20:00; Sat, 11:00 – 20:00; Sun, 11:00 – 19:00

79 Mott St

Fluffy Japanese cheesecakes with a delicate sponge texture take center stage at this cheerful Mott Street bakery. Guests can order bite-sized signature cakes or crisp ube cream puffs filled with subtly sweet custard, creating a satisfying Chinatown dessert stop.

4.4 (409)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 17:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 17:00

261 Nostrand Ave

Situated right off the G train in Bed-Stuy, Nostrand Coffee Roaster roasts beans on site in Brooklyn. The cafe serves house espresso, breakfast sandwiches, and savory bibimbap bowls. A large communal table provides comfortable space for working, reading, or relaxing with coffee.

4.4 (813)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 18:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 20:00; Sun, 11:00 – 19:00

44 East 21st Street

Pastries appear like museum exhibits inside Lysee on East 21st Street. The boutique highlights French-Korean dessert concepts with well-balanced flavors, including strawberry matcha cookies and rich sujungwa lattes. Visitors can secure reservations in advance to enjoy these artistic tarts and confections.

4.3 (922)

Mon – Fri, 08:30 – 19:00; Sat, 11:00 – 19:00; Sun, 11:00 – 18:00

41 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Delicate multi-layered Mille Crepes showcase French technique and Japanese sensibility at this Upper East Side boutique. Beyond the signature crepe cakes, the kitchen crafts light strawberry shortcake and tres leches slices. Most guests pick up boxed slices to savor at home.