Light, fresh fruit cakes & elegant Japanese bakery desserts. A bit pricey but worth it for special occasions.
This Japanese bakery is a go-to for fresh fruit cakes and elegant desserts. Customers rave about the light and airy texture of their cakes, particularly the strawberry shortcake and fruit tarts. While often praised for its quality, some find the prices a bit high for the portion size.
Known for its Japanese-inspired bakery items, this spot is particularly celebrated for its fresh fruit cakes and desserts. While many appreciate the light and airy consistency, a few find it lacking in substance. It's frequently recommended for strawberry shortcake and other fruit-forward options.
"HARBS is frequently recommended for its fresh fruit cakes, strawberry shortcake, and lemon cream cake. Their Irish Cheesecake is also mentioned as a specific option."
Customers generally love the fresh fruit cakes and light texture, though some find it a bit pricey.
Important Note
Some customers find the cakes to be 'too light' or lacking substance, and prices are noted as being on the higher side.
"This user mentions HARBS for cake as part of a list of Japanese bakeries."
Positive"Responding to the suggestion of Harbs, the user expresses that the bakery looks phenomenal."
Positive"The commenter suggests Harbs, a Japanese bakery, for a great lemon cream cake."
Positive"The user recommended Harbs and Little Cupcake Bakeshop. They also mentioned Martha's Country Bakery if a location is convenient."
Positive"The user recommends Harbs' Irish Cheesecake as a specific option."
Neutral"The commenter included Harbs in a list of bakeries recommended for someone seeking a unique and delicious birthday cake in NYC."
Positive"The author simply lists 'HARBS' as a recommendation, known for its cakes."
Positive"Has had Harbs cake before"
Neutral"Harbs has the best fresh fruit cakes, but it is pricey"
Positive"I actually just tried Harbs and while I overall enjoyed it and how light it was, it was almost too light? Felt like it was lacking something but Still very good."
Neutral"Harbs!!"
Positive"Harbs is a good one but is way too $$$ to be worth it."
Negative"Agree - love Harbs!"
Positive"Harbs is pretty good"
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