Best Bakeries in Queens

Have you ever had the sudden urge to bite into a moist and delectable cake topped with creamy frosting? Perhaps you have craved a sugar coated and flaky scone or a melt in your mouth chocolate chip muffin? Admit it, we have all succumbed to the cravings of our sweet tooth and rushed to the nearest bakery to satisfy these urges. For those of you living in the borough of Queens in New York, there are countless bakeries that offer a variety of desserts and other goods that are guaranteed to please your sweet tooth and make you a loyal and returning customer.

Martha's Country Bakery has been attracting customers from all over NYC. There are three bakeries, located in the neighborhoods of Astoria, Forest Hills and Bayside, so finding a location near you is very easy. The dim lighting and posh seating areas have made the bakeries a perfect place to enjoy a small treat alone or with a group of friends. During the spring and summer, there is outside seating as well. Martha's menu selections are sure to appeal to everyone. They have delicious cupcakes which are topped with a heap of frosting and come in all flavors including, red velvet, cookies and cream, and German chocolate. Marthas also serves scrumptious fruit tarts and yogurt pound cakes made from chocolate, vanilla, and lemon cream. Their most famous selections are their cakes; their chocolate mouse and chocolate custard cakes are among the best treats in NYC. For health conscious eaters, Martha's Bakery has sugar free muffins. So if you plan on visiting any of the neighborhoods Martha's is located in, make sure stop by this delicious bakery, order a cup of coffee and your favorite sweet and relax.

Rainbow Bakery in Jackson Heights is another place filled with customers all day. This cute Asian bakery not only features cakes, cookies and muffins, but they serve sandwiches and certain Asian treats as well. Rainbow's items are perfect for those who crave desserts that are slightly less creamy or sweeter than usual. Like other Asian bakeries, Rainbows cakes are more milk based rather than cream based. An added bonus is the cheap prices of the products; a huge portion of pound cake with a thin cream spread is only $.80 while a chocolate cake covered with dark chocolate shavings and sprinkles is only $1.00. Rainbows sells chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, and traditional egg custards that might appeal to the more daring customers. They serve ice-cream of all different flavors and cappuccinos as well. The employees are extremely friendly and put in a great effort to keep the small dining area clean and satisfy customers.

Omonia Café and Bakery is another great place to dine at. This Greek bakery located in Astoria is one NYC's most well known places to have a treat. Omonia's servers are extremely friendly and pay extra attention to the needs of their customers. If you decide to take home your snack and enjoy it at home, the items in the bakery will surely satisfy your cravings. Omonia has fruit tarts with a crust that melts in your mouth, and luscious cream covered with sweet fruits. There strawberry shortcake has customers always coming back for more, as does their famous Omonia special, a chocolate cake covered with a one of a kind chocolate cream. The prices for this bakery are a bit on the expensive side with certain cakes costing $5.50, however spending the extra money is definitely worth the pleasure of biting into these cakes.