Authentic Mexican bakery delights, from fluffy conchas to savory tortas.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews Masa Madre, a Sunnyside bakery-cafe, highlighting their exceptional conchas, pan dulce, and laminated pastries. The review praises the fluffy conchas and the delicious vanilla cream-filled conchitas as must-tries.
Masa Madre is a highly regarded bakery-cafe in Sunnyside, Queens, celebrated for its authentic Mexican pan dulce and pastries. Their conchas are a standout, described as exceptionally fluffy and delightful, with special mentions for vanilla and key lime flavors. Beyond pastries, the cafe also excels with its savory offerings, including a praised queso de puerco torta and authentic tamales. The establishment is also known for its sourdough bread and other baked goods, making it a must-visit for lovers of Mexican baked goods.
Masa Madre is celebrated for its authentic Mexican baked goods and dishes. Highly recommended items include their fluffy conchas, flavorful conchitas filled with vanilla cream, and the rich queso de puerco torta. They also offer delicious tamales and banderillas, with sourdough bread and pastries like croissants also receiving mentions. While most feedback is positive, a few reviewers noted that some items, like bolillos, can sell out.
"Highly recommended are the fluffy conchas and conchitas filled with vanilla cream. The queso de puerco torta and tamales are also frequently praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Masa Madre, frequently recommending it for its authentic Mexican baked goods, particularly its exceptional conchas and tortas. Some customers note that popular items can sell out quickly, suggesting advance ordering might be beneficial.
Important Note
Popular items like bolillos can sell out, so advance ordering might be a good idea.
"Masa Madre is included in a list of sandwich places."
Neutral"In response to a comment about another bakery, this user mentioned that Masa Madre also offers fried donuts and croissants, and that they have enjoyed items from both bakeries."
Positive"The user expressed happiness that headcheese is becoming more popular, noting that fewer people in their generation ate it, but more are now."
Positive"The user stated that Masa Madre is the best bakery in Sunnyside. They later clarified that the bakery primarily offers fried donuts and croissants, noting the croissants can be overproofed."
Negative"The user frequently visits Masa Madre but has always already eaten, stocking up on conchas and tamales instead. They plan to schedule a lunch visit next time."
Neutral"The user visited Masa Madre after seeing a post about their torta. They mentioned their partner also went and that their own photo of the food was good."
Positive"Masa Madre is listed as a recommended restaurant in Sunnyside."
Positive"The user tried Masa Madre and found it not worth a special trip for their sourdough."
Negative"Masa Madre is recommended for sourdough bread in NYC."
Neutral"The commenter finds the queso de puerco torta amazing and states that head cheese is an underrated ingredient."
Positive"The commenter agrees that head cheese is underrated and also enjoys it in banh mi sandwiches."
Positive"In response to a comment about many great options on the street, this commenter notes it's a good problem to have and mentions they have tried all three restaurants for a large meal to split, also adding Kora a few blocks away."
Neutral"The commenter loves Masa Madre but finds it difficult to choose between it, BLP, and Cemitas el Tigre on the same street. They are eager to try the featured torta."
Positive"This commenter agrees that head cheese is an underrated deli cut."
Positive"Masa Madre in Sunnyside, Queens offers an amazing queso de puerco (head cheese) torta on house-made focaccia. The torta is loaded with various toppings and they also have great tamales, conchas, and pastries."
Positive"Masa Madre is listed as a recommended spot."
Neutral"Masa Madre is recommended for its Mexican pastries, suggested as unique sweet treats for visitors to NYC."
Positive"Masa Madre is recommended as a place in Queens that offers great raijas and Oaxacan tamales, aligning with the user's request for good and authentic tamales. The comment specifically praises the quality of both the raijas and the Oaxacan tamales."
Positive"Masa Madre is listed as a recommended option for great and authentic tamales, suggesting it's a reliable choice for the user's inquiry."
Positive"A user on the thread recommends Masa Madre as a good place to buy early morning lunch."
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