Must-try sponge cakes, praised as the 'platonic ideal' of their kind. Affordable, fluffy, and a Chinatown favorite.
This charming cafe is a must-visit for its exceptional Hong Kong-style sponge cakes. Praised for their light, fluffy texture and delightful flavors, these cakes are a standout treat. With a reputation for being the 'platonic ideal' of sponge cake and an affordable price point, it's no wonder this spot is a local favorite.
The cafe is renowned for its Hong Kong-style sponge cakes, with many customers considering them the best in the city. Flavors like salted caramel and red velvet are mentioned positively. While most feedback is highly positive, one user found the cakes to be bland.
"The cafe is highly recommended for its Chinese sponge cakes, with specific mentions of salted caramel and red velvet flavors. These are noted for their fluffy texture and affordability."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the cafe for its delicious and affordable sponge cakes, often highlighting them as a must-try. Some minor feedback suggests the cakes can be bland.
Important Note
One user found the cakes to be bland, which contrasts with the overwhelmingly positive reviews regarding taste.
"Spongies Cafe was listed as a recommendation for Chinatown."
Neutral"Spongies Cafe is listed as an example of an unpretentious eatery in Manhattan's Chinatown that continues to be a local favorite."
Positive"Spongies is listed as a place to get sponge cakes."
Positive"Spongies is described as a modernized bakery offering good and addictive sponge cakes with different flavors and a denser texture due to more butter, distinguishing them from traditional versions."
Positive"The commenter states that Spongies is a 'top dog' for Chinese sponge cakes and declares themselves 'team Spongie', indicating a strong preference."
Positive"A commenter praises the owner of the recommended bakeries, implicitly including Spongies."
Positive"The commenter praises Spongies' sponge cakes as 'really good' and affordable, costing around $1."
Positive"The commenter praises the video feature on Spongies, implying a positive view of the bakery."
Positive"The commenter praises Spongies, stating they do sponge cakes exceptionally well."
Positive"Spongies is recommended as an institution located on Baxter Street."
Positive"The commenter strongly recommends Spongies, noting that the bakery recently received a spotlight feature."
Positive"Spongies is one of the usual recommended bakeries for Chinese sponge cakes."
Positive"The commenter seconds the recommendation for Spongies, noting that similar sponge cakes can also be found in most traditional Cantonese bakeries."
Positive"The commenter directly recommends Spongies for Chinese sponge cakes."
Positive"Spongies Cafe is recommended for its sponge cakes, which are noted as equally tasty but distinct from those found at Kam Hing."
Positive"A user suggested Spongies as a likely source for Vietnamese iced coffee and reaffirmed that their cakes are a must-try."
Positive"A user recommended Spongies as a good place to find cakes."
Positive"The commenter praised NYT Cooking for their video on Spongies Cafe, noting how it effectively showcased the mastery, emotional significance, legacy, and community efforts involved in maintaining Chinatown businesses."
Positive"Recommends Spongies for sponge cakes."
Positive"Spongies is the original, while the new Kam Hing is run by someone else using the same sign."
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