Flushing Bakery Crawl, Sponge Cakes to Matcha Cream Puffs

4.5 (585)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 19:00

57-25 Main St

Light, moist sponge cakes in flavors like strawberry and Boston cream keep this long-standing Main Street bakeshop busy. The cases mix Asian and American desserts, with green tea cake and a smaller run of traditional Chinese pastries. The strawberry cake carries light cream, not too sweet. Bring cash.

4.7 (1,851)

Mon – Sun, 06:30 – 22:00

136-76 Roosevelt Ave

Bakers at this clean, modern Roosevelt Avenue shop skip margarine and hydrogenated fats, working with real cream and butter instead. Inventive Chinese pastries such as the taro pork floss cake sit beside visually striking cakes, and an iced caramel latte with oat milk suits a grab-and-go stop.

4.3 (64)

Mon – Sat, 06:00 – 21:00; Sun, 07:00 – 21:00

40-30 Union St

An early-morning stop for breakfast, this cozy Union Street bakery stocks a wide spread of breads and sandwiches for a quick meal. Custom cakes stand out for their detailed, adorable designs, and the fruit cakes come with pieces of fruit inside.

4.0 (90)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 08:00 – 20:30; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 21:00

135-20 Roosevelt Ave

New-style breads blend traditional baking with modern flavors at this roomy Roosevelt Avenue bakery. Look for crispy baguettes, matcha and original cream puffs and a popular fish sandwich, with milk tea or bubble tea. Seats come with phone chargers, and key items can sell out by late afternoon.