Fluffy, affordable $1 sponge cakes w/ unique flavors. A Chinatown institution, known for its classic Chinese bakery items & friendly vibes.
This charming bakery in Manhattan's Chinatown is a local favorite, renowned for its traditional Chinese sponge cakes. Praised for their fluffy texture and affordability, these cakes are a must-try, with many customers highlighting flavors like salted caramel and ube. The cafe also offers a pleasant atmosphere and friendly service, making it a go-to spot for a quick, sweet treat.
The cafe's specialty is its Chinese sponge cake, with many customers recommending it for its fluffy texture and affordability, often around $1 per cake. Popular flavors mentioned include salted caramel and ube, with some noting a modernized, denser version with more butter. While most reviews are positive, one user found the cakes bland.
"The standout recommendation is for their Chinese sponge cakes, which are praised for being fluffy, affordable (around $1), and available in various flavors like salted caramel and ube. They are considered a must-try item."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the affordable and delicious sponge cakes, often highlighting unique flavors and the friendly service. Some found the cakes bland, but this is a minority opinion.
Important Note
One customer found the sponge cakes to be bland.
"Recommended a dozen Pandan spongies from Spongies Cafe."
Positive"The user lists Spongies Cafe as a recommendation for pastries and buns in Chinatown."
Positive"Spongies cafe is recommended for flavored sponge cake, described as a traditional Chinese bakery item. Other dessert options mentioned nearby include Mango Mango and Alimama."
Positive"Spongies cafe is recommended as a great place to visit."
Positive"The owner of Spongies cafe in Chinatown is described as very kind, frequently giving the commenter one or two extra cakes during their visits."
Positive"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."
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