A Taiwanese-American bakery that feels Excessive for my preferences, but I can see the appeal and creativity. You know how Chinese-American food is much sweeter and greasier than Chinese food? In my mind, Win Son Bakery is that. Delicious when in the right mood for it, but Excessive otherwise.
The black and white cookie version of the nian gao was clever: chewy mochi-like dough, hard cookie-like shell, intense sesame flavor. It was just way too sweet with the icing. The unsweetened soy milk came with complimentary youtiao for dipping. The youtiao had wonderful lightness and crunch, maybe a bit less chewy than I’m used to, but unfortunately the oil it was fried in had such an off burnt-scallion flavor it rendered the dish inedible. I appreciate that they’ve cut back a lot on the grease compared to a year or two ago—neither felt oily at all. And, looking at other photos, that seems to be true across the board.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Synzoo Rao
Rice Noodles Pork Fan Tuan the best
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Fernende
After my morning meetings I used to get cup of coffee from here. Good cute place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Derrick Koch
Went on a Sunday line was rather long but moves quick. Food was great got the BEC scallion pancake and another item I don’t remember the name of and the custard toast. Ah and a oolong tea to warm up and was it all down
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
J C
SO good. I love traditional scallion pancakes but I didn’t want to run the risk of being disappointed by their take on them. That being said, I’m glad I got the fan tuan and nian bing — both something I’ve never had before but I liked both.
Mochi donut was fine, I probably could have skipped the custard toast, loved the chocolate bolo bao, and was blown away by the sesame cookie. Black sesame iced latte was also delicious.
I also love that they enforce people to order their food first before taking a seat. Calm your nerves, you’ll get a table!
J W
great food. 4.5 stars because the scallion pancake egg and cheese was not as crispy as the williamsburg location, and the outside seating got a bit hectic because there were too many people waiting. Still one of the best breakfast or lunch meals you can get in the area. I’m stingy but this is worth the money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim A
Chill dine in breakfast for scallion pancake and coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Wong
Its stuck in between taiwanese and american
Priscila
Taiwanese-American bakery killing it. Red bean bolo bao is insane—twice-baked almond croissant meets kouign amann meets red bean bao, super crispy with toasted almonds . Seasonal nian gao (mochi base) with tart berries is unique and delicious . Scallion pancake breakfast sandwich legendary. Coffee solid. Cash only, counter service, zero fuss. Go early, stuff sells out.
The most overrated bakery I’ve ever been to. I can’t fathom how such mediocre pastries could ever become so popular. Then I remember I’m in New York.
Food: 1
Amit
Light 5. Choc toffee cookie is very salty. It’s fine outside of that but not a huge toffee flavor. Strong 5 mochi donut. Nice texture but tastes strongly of semolina or whatever. I wish another flavor was involved. Texture was kind of nice but doesn’t carry.
Katie C
Scallion pancake was pretty good. Didn’t blow me away but very solid!
Food: 4
Jessica Buchiere
Have visited the Brooklyn location so was excited to hear they had a Manhattan location. Caught jt during a week day afternoon, so wasn't overly busy. Great food and drink selection. Fast service and great open space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pauline P
Omg this clemetine nian gao is delicious! The dense cake had the perfect not-too-sweet asian dessert profile, combined with bites of fresh, citrus and creamy icing. I will come back for the next season's flavor! Ty to the reviewer that recommended it! :)
$7 for a cold dry premade fan tuan. Meh
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
A Taiwanese-American bakery that feels Excessive for my preferences, but I can see the appeal and creativity. You know how Chinese-American food is much sweeter and greasier than Chinese food? In my mind, Win Son Bakery is that. Delicious when in the right mood for it, but Excessive otherwise.
The black and white cookie version of the nian gao was clever: chewy mochi-like dough, hard cookie-like shell, intense sesame flavor. It was just way too sweet with the icing. The unsweetened soy milk came with complimentary youtiao for dipping. The youtiao had wonderful lightness and crunch, maybe a bit less chewy than I’m used to, but unfortunately the oil it was fried in had such an off burnt-scallion flavor it rendered the dish inedible. I appreciate that they’ve cut back a lot on the grease compared to a year or two ago—neither felt oily at all. And, looking at other photos, that seems to be true across the board.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rice Noodles
Pork Fan Tuan the best
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
After my morning meetings I used to get cup of coffee from here. Good cute place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went on a Sunday line was rather long but moves quick. Food was great got the BEC scallion pancake and another item I don’t remember the name of and the custard toast. Ah and a oolong tea to warm up and was it all down
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
SO good. I love traditional scallion pancakes but I didn’t want to run the risk of being disappointed by their take on them. That being said, I’m glad I got the fan tuan and nian bing — both something I’ve never had before but I liked both.
Mochi donut was fine, I probably could have skipped the custard toast, loved the chocolate bolo bao, and was blown away by the sesame cookie. Black sesame iced latte was also delicious.
I also love that they enforce people to order their food first before taking a seat. Calm your nerves, you’ll get a table!
great food. 4.5 stars because the scallion pancake egg and cheese was not as crispy as the williamsburg location, and the outside seating got a bit hectic because there were too many people waiting. Still one of the best breakfast or lunch meals you can get in the area. I’m stingy but this is worth the money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chill dine in breakfast for scallion pancake and coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Its stuck in between taiwanese and american
Taiwanese-American bakery killing it. Red bean bolo bao is insane—twice-baked almond croissant meets kouign amann meets red bean bao, super crispy with toasted almonds . Seasonal nian gao (mochi base) with tart berries is unique and delicious . Scallion pancake breakfast sandwich legendary. Coffee solid. Cash only, counter service, zero fuss. Go early, stuff sells out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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The most overrated bakery I’ve ever been to. I can’t fathom how such mediocre pastries could ever become so popular. Then I remember I’m in New York.
Food: 1
Light 5. Choc toffee cookie is very salty. It’s fine outside of that but not a huge toffee flavor.
Strong 5 mochi donut. Nice texture but tastes strongly of semolina or whatever. I wish another flavor was involved. Texture was kind of nice but doesn’t carry.
Scallion pancake was pretty good. Didn’t blow me away but very solid!
Food: 4
Have visited the Brooklyn location so was excited to hear they had a Manhattan location. Caught jt during a week day afternoon, so wasn't overly busy. Great food and drink selection. Fast service and great open space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omg this clemetine nian gao is delicious! The dense cake had the perfect not-too-sweet asian dessert profile, combined with bites of fresh, citrus and creamy icing. I will come back for the next season's flavor! Ty to the reviewer that recommended it! :)
Food: 5
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