Must-try bakery w/ incredible conchas & sourdough. Don't miss their queso de puerco torta!
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 praised bakery-cafe in Sunnyside, Queens, renowned for its exceptional pan dulce, sourdough bread, and laminated pastries. Customers rave about their conchas, particularly the fluffy vanilla and key lime varieties, and the delightful vanilla cream-filled conchitas. Beyond pastries, the menu also features authentic tamales and tortas, with the queso de puerco torta on house-made focaccia being a standout.
MASA MADRE is celebrated for its Mexican bakery items, with conchas and sourdough bread receiving top marks for their texture and flavor. The queso de puerco torta is a standout dish, and they also offer delicious tamales and pastries like banderillas and tres leches. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer found the croissants to be overproofed.
"Highly recommended dishes include their fluffy conchas (especially vanilla and key lime), vanilla cream-filled conchitas, queso de puerco torta on focaccia, and authentic tamales and raijas."
Customers highly recommend this establishment for its exceptional pastries, particularly the conchas and sourdough bread, with many also praising their authentic tamales and tortas.
Important Note
One reviewer found the croissants to be overproofed. Additionally, during a specific visit, Mexican bolillos were reported as sold out, though advance ordering is suggested.
"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."
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."
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