The Golden Fung Wong Bakery at 41 Mott St has baked goods that are a little homier looking than the average modern Chinese bakery like Fayda. There’s one item there in particular that Iron Frank turned me onto, but I... (5 replies, last updated by newsjoke December 10, 2004)

Went to the Wong Wah Bakery (83 Canal between Allen & Eldridge) on the advice of Aki, and I had the Cheesecake. Oh. My. God. It was exactly as she described it: light, moist, and not at all like the American heavy cheesecake.... (1 reply, last updated by Abbylovi April 25, 2001)

This place is at 300 Grand just west of Allen St. I noticed it b/c I walk by it all the time on my way from my place in the LES to ctown, i often pick up stuff from a nearby bakery. After an extremely disappointing meal at... (2 replies, last updated by Lau February 24, 2009)

Hoy Wong Restaurant is the kind of place you could pass by a thousand times and barely notice. I have, and probably you have too. There it is, on the busiest, most tourist-strewn block of Chinatown, right between a souvenir shop... (7 replies, last updated by bigjeff November 30, 2006)

I know the caviar is good but what about their bakery? I see online and it looks fabulous so I was wondering who has been and what is good? Also anyone ever try the smoked cod? How is it? (8 replies, last updated by nohofoods July 14, 2009)

There’s a bakery on 235th that calls itself “Mother's”. Is that not the one in question – it’s been there for at least 20 years (since I moved to Riverdale)? Here’s the current info:... (15 replies, last updated by lsashin October 27, 2008)

Will be in New York next weekend and wanted to know what everyone thought of City Bakery. Have read some stuff here about the flies, but I can tolerate them. How is the food? Thanks (11 replies, last updated by Mar a April 14, 2002)

Looking to buy cannoli for an Italian gift basket — I suppose I can go to Venieros, but please let me know if someone knows of an old fashioned Italian bakery closer to the UWS. Thanks! (2 replies, last updated by cimui June 9, 2007)

I just stopped in there tonight and was told they’ll be closing up shop Jan. 18th due to a rent increase. So sad, I always loved this little Japanese bakery and didn’t get to go as often as I liked. If you’ve... (12 replies, last updated by bearmi November 5, 2009)

I realize it is like 78 degrees outside, so cravings for City Bakery's glorious, thick hot chocolate may have abated somewhat, but I am wondering if anyone has a report on this store’s new digs on 18th Street. They moved on... (5 replies, last updated by Gary Cheong April 24, 2001)

Better Crust Bakery 231 W 145th St; 862-5335   used to make the best pies. I heard that there was a personnel shake-up a few years ago, and haven’t had a chance to go back and retry. Anyone tried it lately? Anyone feel... (7 replies, last updated by Jim Leff June 19, 2002)

Has anyone else been to Big Booty Bakery on 23rd street between 7th and 8th? I walk past it a lot and finally went in for the first time about a week ago. So far I’ve had a croissant, a cheese roll, and brought home a loaf... (9 replies, last updated by ChowDiva September 11, 2008)

What are some of your favorite Chinese bakery items? To start things off, here are some of mine: 1) The “cream-filled buns,” which are giant, roll-like items filled with a buttery cream, available nearly everywhere (I... (16 replies, last updated by S. Hu January 30, 2005)

There’s been some bashing on the Manhattan board about the Jon Vie Bakery and its recent closing. I can’t let this go without sharing a positive story with other 'hounds that really touched me about eight years ago.... (8 replies, last updated by nikki February 5, 2005)

of events. It was one of those places that I stopped into once when I was in a hurry and always meant to go back to. Thanks for any info— AH (4 replies, last updated by Robina December 14, 2002)