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Phoenix Bakery
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Phoenix Bakery
8.1
A Chinatown institution since 1938, Phoenix Bakery is best known for its light strawberry whipped-cream cake and old-school American-Chinese bakery lineup. The counter-service setup is quick and efficient, making it a reliable stop for celebration cakes or a nostalgic pastry run.
Must-Try Dishes:
Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake, Bear Claws, Egg Tarts
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.8
What makes it special: Nearly nine decades of Chinatown cake-making anchored by the original strawberry cream cake.
Who should go: Celebration cake buyers and Chinatown regulars.
When to visit: Late morning for the freshest pastry case.
What to order: Strawberry cake slice, bear claw, egg tart trio.
Insider tip: Order whole cakes ahead for holidays—walk-ins sell out fast.
Phoenix Bakery
7.8
Chinatown’s longtime cake shop known for airy sponge and lightly sweet whipped cream. It’s a dessert stop more than a sit-down meal, but the strawberry cake is a local tradition worth planning around.
Must-Try Dishes:
Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake, Almond Cookies, Tres Leches Cake
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Classic strawberry cake that’s been a Chinatown staple for decades.
Who should go: Dessert people and birthday cake buyers.
When to visit: Late morning before popular cakes sell out.
What to order: Strawberry cake, almond cookies, tres leches slice.
Insider tip: Order whole cakes ahead on weekends.