Chilled Oolong and Warm Egg Tarts on a Queens Afternoon
Explore fruit teas and Cantonese baking in Flushing on a solo weekend outing. Tieguanyin recalls traditional yum cha, while porridge adds a savory option. The bakery closes earlier than the tea shop, leaving less time for browsing.
Flushing Tea and Bakery Stops
A Solo Afternoon Pickup
Wuxian Tea puts ordering in your hands with self-serve touchscreen kiosks for card payments. The compact Flushing shop focuses on takeaway drinks. Find it at 135-20 37th Ave. Tieguanyin tea brings a flavor reminiscent of traditional yum cha tea. Peach oolong is also served iced. Doors open at 11:00 AM daily. Saturday closing is 10:30 PM. On Sunday, service ends at 10:00 PM.
Northern Boulevard Bakes
Warm egg tarts and hot buns anchor the Cantonese breakfast options at HK Bakery. The counter accepts cash only. Seating is very limited, and takeaway is the main format. Porridge extends the menu beyond the bakery cases. Weekday service runs from 6:15 AM to 4:15 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, the shop opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 3:30 PM. There is no customer bathroom.
A Shared Culinary Thread
Wuxian Tea and HK Bakery offer different expressions of comfort in Flushing. Tieguanyin brings a flavor reminiscent of traditional yum cha tea, while iced peach oolong adds a fruitier option to the drinks menu. At the bakery, egg tarts and hot buns share space with porridge and meal boxes. Together, the two counters connect tea traditions with Cantonese baking and breakfast staples. Their menus differ, but a focus on takeaway shapes the experience at each.
