4 Best Bakeries near Woodhaven

“My first memory of this place was the first time I bit the pan the bono- it was perfect. After that I remember having the craving to go there every morning. I don’t know about the other workers but the girl that works morning is so lovely. She played Karol G every morning for an entire week and it was just a vibe. It took a while but now she knows me, I like my small coffee with one Splenda and little milk. I could keep coming back for seconds because I like my coffee hot. You guys are amazing and they accept card!“

“Mexico in August? Yes, please! But if you are not traveling to the country, taste a delicious mouthful of real Mexico City at La Comrade in Brooklyn.

In my close to thirty years of an “on again off again” relationships with New York, I’ve managed to scour the corners of the city to find the most authentic ethnic eateries in the state to spice up my life. Ranging from Thai to Sri Lankan to Vietnamese food - and I’ve found the best of the best. Somehow my happy go lucky tiny feet blessed and guided my tummy to the right steps to spot and eat real ethnic each and every time.

So there I was one almost ‘Tulumesque’ sunny morning at La Comrade. The restaurant really peaked my interest due to its colourful decorations - piñatas galore reminding me of my birthdays at Chico and Charlie’s (the first Mexican restaurant in my country of origin - Singapore) and this eateries curious affinity with Frida Kahlo.

Run by the charming Carolina, it’s an immigrant run family business that feels like you are in Spanish Harlem or a sidewalk bodega in Mexico. The sound of Mexican music blares in the back of the restaurant as the sizzle of a hot stove cooks up the Mexican delicacy of the day that you’ve ordered. The storefront view is the most funky and colorful graffiti wall making for a very in the ‘hood vibe’ for people watching malgre the traffic and the rattling train above your head - which all add to the vibe.

The restaurant is nothing fancy and a little rough-around-the edges kinda joint, but it’s oh so Mexican cute which makes it all the more authentic. I embarked on a tasty meal indeed at this restaurant, which started with some horchata - which is effectively rice milk and a light refreshing and sweet flavour. They also offer exotic hibiscus flower juice and tamarind juice which are both more tangy in flavour and a lovely summer drink.

For my main dish I had a pork quesadilla which was just right for an evening bite. I finished off my meal with a crème caramel or flan which was one of the best I’ve had at a Mexican restaurant in New York I must say. It’s New York homemade I was told with a grin.

What I liked about this eatery was that the food was not greasy at all, which Mexican food can often be, especially on street corners or sidewalks. The prices were reasonable and the service was, well, oh so Mexican! That’s to say, friendly and quirky which made the restaurant feel all the more authentic. Carolina, the owner, really made all the difference in my impression of this cute and very casual eatery. A meeting with her makes you a return diner for sure as she is so pleasant as the head honcho who runs the restaurant.

The La Comrade eatery is also right under the J train line which takes you right to New York city or in the opposite direction to the airport. So it’s an easy pit stop for the travelers and tourists coming to or leaving the city, who want an ethnic Mexican bite in Brooklyn.

Enjoy!“

“Es un sitio de encuentro, para degustar un delicioso café, charlar y compartir 100% recomendado“

“I'm not much of a Tres Leches Cake fan but Capy might change that. They have different flavored cakes. They are moist but not overly wet as most tend to be. The place is clean. I tend to like cozier bakeries. I wish they had some other options in terms of pastries. But at least what they do they do well. The service and prices are good. I'm glad I tried it, do I need to go back, not really. But never say never.“