Inventive pastries & comfort baked goods w/ unique twists. Must-try cinnamon buns, rice crispy treats, & 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, Hani's, is celebrated for its creative and comforting baked goods, blending classic flavors with inventive twists. From unique savory pastries like the turkey Reuben pinwheel to sweet delights such as the malted cinnamon bun and pistachio halva rice crispy treats, the bakery offers a wide array of tempting options. It's a popular spot for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, often drawing crowds for its well-executed and memorable treats.
Hani's Bakery is lauded for its inventive and comforting baked goods, offering a delightful mix of sweet and savory items. Highly recommended are the malted cinnamon buns, pistachio halva rice crispy treats, and various pinwheels, including a popular turkey Reuben and a paneer tikka version. The chocolate chip cookies and carrot cake also receive frequent praise, though some find certain items, like specific cakes or cinnamon rolls, to be too sweet or less impressive than anticipated. The bakery's creative approach and quality ingredients make it a standout destination for pastries.
"Hani's is frequently praised for its chocolate chip cookies, malted cinnamon buns, and pistachio halva rice crispy treats. Other highly recommended items include the paneer tikka pinwheel, smoked salmon flatbread, and various cakes, especially the carrot cake and honey cake."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Hani's Bakery, frequently praising its creative and delicious baked goods, with many items receiving high recommendations. However, a few customers have found some items to be overly sweet or not up to the hype.
Important Note
Some reviewers have noted that certain items can be overly sweet or that the prices are on the higher side. There have also been mixed reviews regarding the consistency of some baked goods, with a few instances of disappointment reported.
"Hani's is mentioned as a place that sometimes has cookies on the menu."
Neutral"Commenter listed Hanis as a place with good savory options."
Neutral"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."
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