Vietnamese-inspired bakery w/ unique Asian-flavored desserts like Pandan cake & highly-rated cookies. A must-try for sweet tooths!
This Vietnamese-inspired bakery is a hidden gem, offering a delightful array of pastries and cakes that have garnered significant attention. Known for its unique flavors and creative desserts, it's a must-visit for anyone seeking something beyond the ordinary. From the highly praised Pandan cake to their well-regarded chocolate chip cookies, the offerings are sure to impress.
This establishment specializes in Vietnamese-inspired baked goods, with a strong emphasis on cakes and cookies. The Pandan cake, including a Pandan honeycomb cake, receives frequent mentions, often described as delicious and a favorite. Their chocolate chip cookies are also a popular item, noted for being a strong contender among NYC's best. However, some feedback suggests that certain items, like the bánh bò nướng, can be perceived as expensive for the portion size, and one reviewer found the pandan honeycomb cake to be dry and overpriced.
"The Pandan cake, especially the Pandan honeycomb cake, and chocolate chip cookies are frequently recommended and highly praised by customers. Other baked goods and pastries are also noted positively."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards the bakery's offerings, frequently praising specific items like their Pandan cake and chocolate chip cookies. While some find the prices a bit high for the portion sizes, the unique flavors and quality of baked goods are consistently highlighted.
Important Note
Some customers find the portions to be small and prices to be high for certain items. One reviewer specifically called the pandan honeycomb cake dry, overbaked, and overpriced, suggesting it might be a 'social media hype spot'. It's also noted that this establishment is more of a bakery/coffee shop than a full-service restaurant.
"The original poster acknowledged the information that Banh by Lauren is a bakery/coffee shop and not a full restaurant, and noted the high price for the portion of bánh bò nướng."
Neutral"The commenter clarified that Banh by Lauren is more of a bakery/coffee shop than a full restaurant and found the price of their bánh bò nướng to be high for the portion size."
Neutral"The commenter suggested Banh by Lauren as a potential Vietnamese restaurant between the two bridges, located on Market Street across from Golden Diner."
Neutral"Banh by Lauren has a lot of pandan items and was considered pretty good by this commenter."
Positive"This user states that another pandan cake at Banh by Lauren, different from the honeycomb one, is good."
Positive"This user states that Banh by Lauren makes a delightful pandan cake and it's one of their favorite desserts."
Positive"This user agrees that Banh by Lauren is expensive and the portions are small, but found the pandan cake tasty."
Neutral"This user found the pandan honeycomb cake at Banh by Lauren to be dry, overbaked, and overpriced, calling it a social media hype spot. They suggest Bahn Mi Saigon offers a better version."
Negative"This user is adding Banh by Lauren to their list of places to try."
Positive"This commenter highlights the pandan honeycomb cake at Banh by Lauren."
Positive"Banh by Lauren is on this commenter's list of places to try for pandan desserts."
Positive"Banh by Lauren's cookies are considered a strong contender, and their other baked goods are also excellent."
Positive"Banh by Lauren is recommended as another place to get cookies."
Positive"This user lists Banh by Lauren as a recommendation."
Positive"The author mentioned trying the Bánh Bò Nướng at Bánh by Lauren."
Neutral"Banh by Lauren was listed among general recommendations for take-home food souvenirs."
Neutral"The commenter recommends the Pandan or Thai tea chiffon cake slice from Banh by Lauren."
Positive"Banh by Lauren is recommended for its cookies."
Positive"This user recommends Banh by Lauren."
Positive"The commenter included Banh by Lauren in a list of bakeries recommended for someone seeking a unique and delicious birthday cake in NYC."
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