Fluffy conchas, amazing tortas, and authentic tamales—a must-visit bakery-cafe with delightful pastries and breads.
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.
This Sunnyside bakery-cafe is a haven for pastry lovers, boasting an impressive array of treats from fluffy conchas to exquisite laminated pastries and sourdough bread. Their specialty tortas, particularly the queso de puerco, and authentic tamales are also highly praised. Don't miss out on their unique seasonal offerings and delightful conchitas filled with vanilla cream.
Masa Madre is celebrated for its wide variety of Mexican baked goods, including highly recommended fluffy conchas (vanilla and key lime), conchitas filled with vanilla cream, and other pan dulce. They also offer excellent sourdough bread, tortas like the popular queso de puerco, and authentic tamales. Some feedback suggests croissants can be overproofed, and certain popular items may sell out quickly.
"Customers highly recommend the fluffy conchas, vanilla cream-filled conchitas, queso de puerco torta, raijas, Oaxacan tamales, and passion fruit tres leches."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the bakery's exceptional pastries, especially the conchas and tortas, noting the quality ingredients and unique flavors.
Important Note
Some popular items like bolillos may sell out, and it's advisable to check availability or consider pre-ordering. One comment suggests that croissants might be overproofed.
"Masa Madre in Sunnyside has the commenter's favorite almond croissant, noting its unique savory taste that complements the sweet almond paste."
Positive"This place was recommended in a previous thread."
Neutral"The author mentioned trying the concha from Masa Madre."
Neutral"The author mentioned trying the Vanilla Concha from Masa Madre."
Neutral"This commenter praised the passion fruit tres leches as excellent and not too sweet."
Positive"This commenter observed that the donut in the picture resembles a cronut."
Neutral"This commenter shared a picture of a donut from Masa Madre and later mentioned another donut that looked good."
Positive"Following up on a question about GF options, this commenter mentioned seeing cornbread which looked amazing and was stated to be GF, though they weren't entirely sure of the translation."
Positive"Masa Madre is described as top-tier, with their hot chocolate concha being amazing and the owner being lovely."
Positive"This commenter was impressed by the original poster's ability to take photos mid-eating and later visited Masa Madre based on the recommendation."
Positive"This user inquired about gluten-free options at Masa Madre, noting their general optimism about corn masa."
Neutral"This commenter calls Masa Madre a gem, praising their bread and conchas, and mentions buying at least two conchas each visit."
Positive"This commenter also loves Masa Madre, highlighting their conchas, tamales, and tortas as great options."
Positive"This commenter expressed that the donut looks incredible."
Positive"The original poster liked their maple donut, describing it as really good and a subtle use of maple."
Positive"Masa Madre is recommended for its amazing conchas, located in the same area as Bolivian Llama Party."
Positive"This is listed as one of several Mexican restaurant recommendations."
Neutral"The commenter mentions Masa Madre as being near other good dessert spots."
Neutral"The commenter recommends Masa Madre's passion fruit tres leches."
Positive"Masa Madre is included in a list of sandwich places."
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