Best Bakery Restaurants in Flushing (11354)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Tai Pan Bakery
Long-running Chinese bakery with huge pastry variety and everyday prices.
Notable Picks
8.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Sweet Treats Escapes
Tai Pan Bakery is a classic Cantonese-style bakery and cafe on Main Street where locals line up for egg tarts, roast pork buns, and inexpensive hot drinks. Open since 1990 under owner Louis Chang, it remains one of Downtown Flushing’s go-to spots for quick sweets and light savory snacks. Expect a constant rush, tight seating, and a deep pastry case rather than leisurely café vibes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Portuguese egg tart, Roast pork bun, German cheesecake
What makes it special: Long-running Chinese bakery with huge pastry variety and everyday prices.
#2
Sweet Cake
8.6
Sweet Cake is a modern dessert shop just off Main Street that evolved from a study café into a dedicated cake and pastry spot in late 2022. The draw is rich but balanced Asian-inspired desserts—especially sesame-based cakes—paired with drinks in a bright, photo-friendly space. It’s where Flushing dessert fans go for plated sweets and chill hangouts rather than grab-and-go buns.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sesame Earl Grey chiffon cake, Mango cream puff, Ube or Yakult cheesecake
What makes it special: A newer dessert café specializing in sesame-forward cakes and plated sweets.
8.1
Shakalaka Bakery is a contemporary Asian bakery on Roosevelt Avenue known for creative taro, matcha, and fruit-forward cakes made with real cream and butter. The menu runs from pork floss breads to elaborate mousse and chiffon cakes, drawing customers who want celebration-ready designs with modern flavors. With long hours and plenty of cake options, it bridges everyday snacking and special-occasion orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taro Purple Rice Cheese Cake, Black Sesame Soybean Mochi Cake, Taro Pork Floss Cake
What makes it special: Inventive Asian cakes and breads that lean less sweet but highly flavorful.
Worthy Picks
7.9
U Best Bakery is a newer Chinese bakery on Roosevelt Avenue that mixes classic buns with playful sweets like its viral White Rabbit roll cake. Pricing stays firmly in the budget range, making it a convenient stop for bread, buns, and novelty cakes to-go. The space feels more functional than polished but offers a broad lineup for commuters and locals walking between Main Street and College Point Boulevard.
Must-Try Dishes:
White Rabbit roll cake, Red bean bun, Healthy multigrain bun
What makes it special: Classic Chinese buns plus playful themed cakes at low prices.
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Sweet Treats Escapes
Rainbow Bakery’s Main Street location is a straightforward Chinese bakery focused on breads, buns, and cakes at very low prices. Regulars stop in for pineapple buns, taro snacks, and simple coffee or tea before heading to nearby buses and shops. It’s more about reliable everyday carbs than café ambiance, but the selection hits many classic flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pineapple bun, Strawberry matcha cake slice, Taro mochi dessert
What makes it special: No-frills Chinese bakery turning out classic buns and simple cakes.