Steamed Buns Meet Croissants Over Morning Coffee
Explore traditional Chinese baking and contemporary sweets on a weekend morning in Manhattan's Chinatown. Tray selection at Fay Da Bakery and light mousses at Audrey Bakery & Cafe offer different ways to build a pastry order.
Chinatown Bakery Pair
Mott Street Takeaway
Fay Da Bakery pairs traditional Chinese breads and steamed buns with coffee for a morning stop in Manhattan's Chinatown. Grab a tray to choose pastries, then pay at the counter. The space is geared toward takeout, with limited seating inside for anyone planning to stay. Card payments require a minimum of ten dollars. For a small order, check the total before deciding how to pay.
A Contemporary Counterpoint
Croissants and light mousses give Audrey Bakery & Cafe a modern focus. Pair either with coffee for a morning order. Find it at 174 Canal Street. The bakery opens at 8:00 AM every day and closes at 6:00 PM. Its small interior calls for modest expectations about space. Cash works for smaller purchases. Debit and credit cards require totals over fifteen dollars. Amex is not accepted, regardless of the amount you spend.
Two Bakery Choices Compared
Fay Da Bakery opens at 7:00 AM with traditional Chinese breads, steamed buns, coffee, and smoothies. Audrey Bakery & Cafe opens at 8:00 AM with croissants, light mousses, and custom cakes. The contrast continues indoors, Fay Da Bakery has limited seating, while Audrey Bakery & Cafe has a small interior. Card policies also differ. Fay Da Bakery requires ten dollars for card payments, while Audrey Bakery & Cafe accepts cards only above fifteen dollars and does not accept Amex.
