Fluffy conchas & delicious tortas. A must-try Mexican bakery w/ amazing pastries & sourdough.
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 gem, celebrated for its exceptional Mexican pastries and breads. From crusty sourdough loaves to fluffy conchas and delectable tortas, Masa Madre offers a delightful culinary experience. Their conchas are a must-try, described as clouds of sweetness, with special mentions for the vanilla and key lime varieties, and the vanilla cream-filled conchitas are a particular delight.
Masa Madre specializes in Mexican baked goods and pastries, with a strong emphasis on their conchas, which are frequently described as exceptionally fluffy and delicious. They also offer a variety of other items including tamales, tortas (especially the queso de puerco torta), sourdough bread, donuts, and laminated pastries. While most feedback is positive, one comment noted croissants being overproofed.
"Highly recommended are the fluffy conchas, especially the vanilla and key lime varieties, as well as the vanilla cream-filled conchitas. The queso de puerco torta and tamales are also frequently praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the quality and taste of the pastries and baked goods, particularly highlighting the conchas and tortas.
Important Note
Some items, like Mexican bolillos, have been reported as sold out during visits, though ordering in advance is suggested.
"This user recommended Masa Madre as one of the best places for tamales."
Positive"The commenter had a positive experience trying Masa Madre."
Positive"Masa Madre is listed by the commenter."
Neutral"Someone known to this commenter recommended Masa Madre in Queens, describing it as great."
Positive"As part of a multi-borough last meal tour, the commenter suggests the head cheese torta and tamales from Masa Madre in Queens."
Positive"The original poster notes that finding tamales with too much masa and too little meat is a common issue, even in Mexico City."
Neutral"The original poster notes that finding tamales with too much masa and too little meat is a common issue, even in Mexico City."
Neutral"The original poster is looking for tamales with more meat and less masa and asks about Masa Madre."
Neutral"The original poster is looking for tamales with more meat and less masa and asks about Masa Madre."
Neutral"This user seconds the recommendation for Masa Madre, noting their tamales and tortas are great."
Positive"This user seconds the recommendation for Masa Madre, noting their tamales and tortas are great."
Positive"This commenter seconds Masa Madre for great tamales and tortas, and also mentions their conchas."
Positive"This commenter seconds Masa Madre for great tamales and tortas, and also mentions their conchas."
Positive"Suggests visiting Masa Madre in Sunnyside for what they believe are the best conchas in NYC, also noting they have tamales."
Positive"Suggests visiting Masa Madre in Sunnyside for what they believe are the best conchas in NYC, also noting they have tamales."
Positive"Masa Madre was listed as a recommendation."
Positive"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."
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