Creative bakery twists on comforting classics; standout cinnamon buns, cookies & savory pinwheels.
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, founded by former Gramercy Tavern pastry chef Willa Moore and her wife, has quickly become a neighborhood favorite for its inventive take on classic baked goods. From unique savory options like the Paneer Tikka Pinwheel to sweet delights such as the Malted Cinnamon Bun and Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Hani's offers something for every palate. While some find certain items overly sweet or inconsistent, many praise the bakery's creative flavors and high-quality ingredients.
Hani's Bakery is celebrated for its creative and well-executed pastries, cookies, cakes, and savory items. Popular choices include the Malted Cinnamon Bun, Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Paneer Tikka Pinwheel, and Honey Cake. Some customers find certain items, like some cakes and rolls, to be too sweet or inconsistently prepared, while others rave about the unique flavor profiles and high quality. The bakery also offers unique items like pistachio halva rice krispie treats and soft serve sundaes on select evenings.
"Highly recommended items include the Malted Cinnamon Bun, Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Pistachio Halva Rice Krispie Treat, Paneer Tikka Pinwheel, and the Honey Cake. The Smoked Salmon Flatbread is also frequently praised."
Overall, customers have a very positive sentiment towards Hani's, frequently praising their creative flavor combinations and the quality of their baked goods, especially cookies and cakes. However, some opinions vary on sweetness levels and consistency.
Important Note
Some reviewers mention that items can be overpriced for the portion size or that certain popular items have a limited availability (e.g., soft serve only on Friday/Saturday evenings). There are also conflicting opinions on the sweetness and consistency of some baked goods.
"Hani's is listed as a recommended bakery/cafe."
Positive"This user seconded Hani's Bakery & Caf uevo as a recommended spot."
Positive"Hani's is mentioned as having thinner cookies that many people like, although the commenter found them just okay."
Neutral"Enjoys the rice krispie treat and chocolate cake but was underwhelmed by the honey cake and other items. Agrees that prices are high for NYC."
Neutral"Found the pistachio halva rice krispie treat disappointing, too sweet, lacking in pistachios and spices, and overpriced after a long wait."
Negative"Considers the cinnamon rolls at Hani's to be among the best they've ever had."
Positive"Found the cinnamon roll overrated but enjoyed other items, particularly the rice crispy treat."
Negative"Recommends trying the Paneer Tikka pinwheel for its sweet and savory balance, and also praises the chocolate zucchini muffin."
Positive"This user commented that the flavors at Hani's are 'slightly off' and finds it odd, unsure if it's due to ingredients or recipes."
Negative"Finds Hani's overpriced and overhyped, with their chocolate chip cookie paling in comparison to others like Pastry Box and From Lucie."
Negative"Echoing another user, this commenter found that while Hani's items look beautiful, the taste was consistently underwhelming across multiple visits."
Negative"This commenter has tried Hani's multiple times but finds the taste falls flat despite the appealing appearance, questioning the hype."
Negative"On a repeat visit, the reviewer found the baked goods to be delicious and unique, highlighting the shakshuka Danish and pistachio halva rice krispie treat. They noted that items are pricier than average."
Negative"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."
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