Chinatown Bakery Serves Roll Cakes Behind a Stairway
Sip milk tea away from Canal Street crowds, with a quieter room later in the day.
🍰 Beyond the Stairway
Take a break from the Canal Street crowds at Modern Coffee House, a bright Chinatown bakery tucked behind a stairway entrance at 105 East Broadway. The counter covers both sweet and savory cravings, with fluffy sponge cakes alongside barbecue pork bao and scallion twists. Start with the style of snack you want, then pair it with coffee or milk tea.
On the sweet side, taro and original roll cakes sit alongside red bean pineapple buns filled with textured, lightly sweetened paste. Bring cash for your order. There is seating here, with senior citizens filling the tables early in the morning and a quieter atmosphere later in the day.
The bakery is open daily from 7 AM to 5 PM, leaving room for an early start or an afternoon pause. Make that later stretch your moment to sit down with something from the counter.
