Innovative bakery delights w/ creative sweet & savory pastries, PB&J cake, pistachio halva rice crispy treats, & more. A must-try East Village gem!
Willa Moore reviews Hani's Bakery & Café, an East Village spot praised for its fun twists on comfort baked goods like pistachio halva rice crispy treats and broccoli-cheddar scones, calling it an instant hit.
This East Village bakery, helmed by former Gramercy Tavern pastry chef and Bon Appetit editor, offers a delightful array of creative sweet and savory pastries. From unique items like pistachio halva rice crispy treats and broccoli-cheddar scones to classic comfort bakes with inventive twists such as a PB&J cake and a turkey Reuben pinwheel, Hani's has quickly become a beloved spot for exceptional baked goods.
Hani's excels in creative bakery items, with many praising the chocolate chip cookies, carrot cake, honey cake, and pistachio halva rice crispy treats. Some find certain items like cinnamon rolls or specific cakes to be too sweet or dense, and one reviewer noted a decline in quality for their smoked salmon focaccia.
"Hani's is frequently lauded for its chocolate chip cookies, carrot cake, honey cake, and pistachio halva rice crispy treats. The smoked salmon flatbread and unique items like the Paneer Tikka Pinwheel and baked potato bun also receive high praise."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the bakery for its creative and delicious pastries, with many calling items like the chocolate chip cookie and carrot cake exceptional. While most feedback is positive, a few find some items overly sweet or overpriced.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that Hani's can be overpriced, and a few items have received criticism for being too sweet, too dense, or not living up to the hype. The availability of certain items, like the soft serve, can be limited to specific evenings.
"Hani's in Astor Place is recommended by a commenter."
Positive"Hani's is mentioned as another recommended bakery in addition to Radio Bakery."
Neutral"The author enjoyed Hani's honey cake but was surprised by the attention it received, noting that many Eastern European bakeries offer honey cake in various styles."
Positive"The author found Hani's honey cake to be too sweet and difficult to eat, preferring other items from the bakery."
Negative"The author found Hani's honey cake not amazing, lacking sufficient burnt honey flavor, and suggested other items there are better."
Negative"The author mentioned trying the Honey Cake at Hani's."
Neutral"This commenter finds Hani's to be average, with some good items like the PBJ and honey cakes, but generally average baked goods and a bad cinnamon roll. They noted good marketing but felt it was a typical bakery."
Neutral"This user dislikes Hani's, finding it hectic with mostly rude staff and subpar food, particularly the chocolate chip cookie and cinnamon roll. They only liked the cosmic brownie and ice cream sundaes, but the limited availability of ice cream is a drawback."
Negative"This commenter enjoys Hani's seasonal fresh fruit tarts/danishes and zucchini muffin but finds their cakes and rolls too dense and sweet. They noted the shakshuka is usually warmed for them."
Negative"This user loves the chocolate cake and pistachio Rice Krispie treat at Hani's but finds the carrot and honey cakes too sweet. They also noted the cinnamon roll was dry and stale-tasting, but still enjoys trying different items and appreciates the variety of savory pastries and nice staff."
Negative"This reviewer found Hani's American-style baked goods to be well-executed and appropriately sweet, with the carrot cake being their favorite, followed by the cinnamon roll. They appreciated the technical aspects of the cosmic brownie but found the pistachio halva rice krispy treat a bit jarring and large. The chocolate chip cookie was liked but not considered the best."
Negative"This user thought the honey cake at Hani's was incredible and suggested that the quality might depend on the specific item ordered."
Positive"This commenter disliked the cosmic brownie, finding it more like fudge, and strongly disliked the PB cake, calling it terrible, dense, and dry."
Negative"This commenter favored the smoked salmon focaccia but agreed with the original poster's assessment of other items. They noted a recent decline in the focaccia's quality."
Negative"This user had a very negative experience with Hani's PB&J cake, finding it dense, dry, and nauseatingly sweet. This experience makes them hesitant to try other items."
Negative"This user liked Hani's overall, finding the cookie outstanding and customer service excellent, though they found the cinnamon roll to be just average."
Negative"This commenter finds Hani's to be a great neighborhood bakery, especially when visited on weekdays without crowds. While not every item is outstanding, they appreciate the deliciousness, friendly staff, and overall quality."
Positive"This user believes the cosmic brownie is the best item at Hani's, offering a different perspective on the popular baked goods."
Positive"During a weekday visit with no line, this user enjoyed the chocolate chip cookie and found the cinnamon roll good when reheated. The featured cake was just okay, and they regretted not trying the chocolate cake."
Negative"This user believes Hani's is starting to offer lower value for money due to hype and suggested that limited item availability is a sign of this. They felt the products were disappointing."
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