Nothing quite speaks to the soul like some fresh bread, warm cookies, cakes, pies, and an assortment of sweets.
It takes special dedication and a downright science to bake these godly tasty treats.
With the holidays coming up, we truly couldn’t think of a more comforting delight and a lovelier addition to your dinner tables than some savory desserts.
New York City offers the best bakeries and delicious cannoli that'll leave you craving for more. Every. Single. Time.
Which is why we’ve rounded up 6 of the most delicious bakeries located in Queens.
So if you’re looking for the perfect excuse to visit Queens, this is it, forget your diet and embrace the carbs.
Because... 'tis the season, right?
1. Cannelle Patisserie (75-59 31st Avenue)
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Situated at a shopping strip in Jackson Heights, Cannelle Patisserie is by far the best French bakery in the area.
The moment you open the door at Cannelle Patisserie, you’ll be bombarded by the fantastic aroma of baked goods.
Savor their delectable almond croissants, macaroons and cakes. Other baked-in-house goods include a selection of French-style breads, which are just as amazing.
2. Martha's Country Bakery (70-28 Austin Street)
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Martha’s Country Bakery is always worth the trip just make sure you come in with an empty stomach. Indulge in an endless array of scrumptious and heavenly fresh baked items.
With an attention to detail, presentation and taste, you will not be disappointed. Their enormous cakes are insanely delicious, definitely try their strawberry shortcake and red velvet cheesecake because they are out of this planet.
And if you’re not much of a sweet tooth, no worries, we’d recommend a buttery flaky Napoleon with layers of cream light that is not overwhelmingly sweet.
3. La Boulangerie (109-01 72nd Road)
La Boulangerie, a French bakery & cafe located in Forest Hills offers some of the finest temptations, from baguette breads, crepes and danishes you simply can’t go wrong.
Taste their Nutella and banana crepe or the blueberry danish, which are both soft and filling.
At La Boulangerie everything is always freshly made, in fact you are able to absorb the artistry behind the baking process as you are able to watch the bakers prepare it on site right in front of you.
,4. La Nueva Bakery (86-10 37th Avenue)
La Nueva Bakery, a cute and cozy spot perfect for a quick break and some divine goodness of South America. This Uruguayan bakery specializes in Colombian and Argentinian pastries.
Satisfying sweet and salty cravings alike, La Nueva Bakery features a myriad selection of goods. You can enjoy cakes, cupcakes or Colombian meat and cheese empanadas.
If you are lover of sweets, we’d recommend their excellent churros which are rich in flavor and filled with dulce de leche covered in crispy fried sugar with a hint of cinnamon.
But for those who are not fond of desserts, try the Argentine buttery light bread by the name of vigilante which is a similar version of a French croissant.
5. Artopolis Bakery (23-18 31st Street)
Located in a shopping complex in Astoria, the elegant Artopolis Bakery is the cutest little Greek bakery you'll find in Queens offering European-style breads, pastries, cakes and Greek delicacies such as baklava.
At first glance, you’ll have a difficult time choosing from all the desserts displayed, but it will feel like an adventure. You’ll never know what you're going to get but it's always delightful in the end.
Also, you haven’t lived until you try their Kourabiedes (butter cookies) and Melomakarona (honey cookies with walnuts).
6. La Guli Pastry Shop (29-15 Ditmars Boulevard)
Italians have a knack for baked goods and La Guli Pastry Shop is the immaculate representation of that. Serving an array of cakes & baked goods, this shop delivers an authentic taste of Italian culture.
The strawberry cheesecake, ricotta pie, napoleon, cannolis and struffoli here are incredibly delicious. They also offer a mean piña colada and phenomenal gelato and ices during the summer.
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