Daronghua Bakery
Coffee · Albee Square
About Daronghua Bakery
At Daronghua Bakery, we're dedicated to serving up classic Chinese flavors with a warm and welcoming touch. Our cozy café is nestled in Albee Square, where you can indulge in comforting breakfasts, tasty snacks, and festive delicacies made fresh daily. We take pride in our traditional red bean buns...
At Daronghua Bakery, we're dedicated to serving up classic Chinese flavors with a warm and welcoming touch. Our cozy café is nestled in Albee Square, where you can indulge in comforting breakfasts, tasty snacks, and festive delicacies made fresh daily. We take pride in our traditional red bean buns and pineapple buns, both filled with rich and sweet fillings that have earned us a loyal following. Whether you're stopping by for a quick visit or enjoying a leisurely breakfast before work, our friendly staff are always happy to serve up a smile and a delicious treat. With a vast selection of daily bread, steamed buns, cookies, sponge cakes, and other sweet and savory delights, there's something for every taste at Daronghua Bakery.
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Daronghua Bakery is a beloved Chinatown spot known for its delicious and affordable Chinese pastries and friendly service. Customers rave about the fresh, flavorful treats and the welcoming staff. Some mention occasional staleness late in the week.
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Tip: Visit in the morning for the freshest pastries. Consider ordering drinks 'less sweet'.
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Daronghua Bakery is located in Albee Square, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Sinagoga Kehila Kedosha Janina (A 245m) — edificio en Manhattan, Nueva York, Estados Unidos Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Museo Lower East Side Tenement (A 334m) — museo histórico en Nueva York Hito histórico nacional
- Edificio de la antigua sede de la Policía de Nueva York (A 362m) — Historic building in Manhattan, New York Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Museums
- New York Museum (A 360m) — 19th century museum in New York
Religious Buildings
- Most Holy Crucifix Church (A 294m) — church building in Manhattan, United States of America
Parks & Gardens
- Sarah Roosevelt Park (A 142m) — park in Manhattan, New York, United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Silence Please (A 84m)
- 97 Bowery (A 148m) — historic building in Manhattan, New York
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel (A 286m) — Catholic church in New York City, U.S
- Rivington House (A 356m) — building in Lower East Side, New York, United States
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Daronghua Bakery Albee Square Reviews
I got 5 mini mooncakes (Lotus seed, white lotus seed, & red bean) for 10 bucks and it was definitely worth it! It’s just the right amount of sweet for me, but it’s definitely on the sweeter side.
Every morning before I go to work, I stop here to eat breakfast before a long and stressful work day. The staff in the morning are just so welcoming, and they also always nail it with the dan-tats (egg tarts). The egg tarts are always fresh and flakey like a croissant. I would recommend Daronghua to anyone, anytime of the day whenever they're in the mood for a sweet treat.
A very cost-effective Asian bakery shop. I have to visit here every week for their Pork Floss Cake and Taro Box Cake. They are not overly sweet, and price is very reasonable, which beats almost 99.9% of American / European bakery shops in NYC I would say.
The teas are so refreshing and fruity. Josie was so pleasant, she customized our drink order and even gave us a free piece of fluffy cake to try. It was delicious! Teas are delicious. My friend loved hers especially. Definitely worth stepping in on a hot day. We love it and will definitely be going back.
With two bakeries sitting side by side, it's not easy to stand out, but Daronghua manages to do just that by staying true to its roots. This spot leans heavily into classic Chinese flavors such as taro, durian, mango, red bean, and more, offering a delicious variety of cakes and traditional desserts that prioritize comforting, nostalgic taste over flashy presentation. The Taro Tiramisu and Durian Tiramisu are particularly interesting fusion-style takes on classic bakery items. The cakes have a homemade feel in the best way, with a more traditional appearance than those at the neighboring bakery and an unmistakably Asian-style texture and flavor. They also serve a variety of steamed bao, traditional buns, and a nice selection of classic Asian drinks made on the spot. It is clearly not your average hip bubble tea shop. This is not a sleek or modern dessert spot, and it does not need to be. The charm lies in its tradition, offering comforting, well-executed flavors that capture the authentic Chinese bakery vibe.
A long-standing staple in Chinatown, this beloved bakery offers comforting breakfasts, tasty snacks, and festive delicacies. With a vast selection of daily bread, steamed buns, cookies, sponge cakes, tiramisu, sticky rice cakes, and more, there's something for everyone. Affordable prices and a bustling crowd of regulars prove its enduring popularity and consistent quality. If you're around, make sure to stop by and treat yourself!
This is the only place I will travel to for their red bean bun. It’s a traditional Chinese pastry with their classic pineapple bun filled with a red bean paste filling. I have tried countless stores that sold this type of bread and I have never ever found a store that could top how they make it here. This store has been opened for a very long time for as long as I could remember as a kid and I hope it will continue to be open forever. The ladies that work there are nice, it’s typically not busy or crowded however they do have rush hours. They have indoor seating and have been coming up with new pastries to sell. I haven’t tried any of the newer pastries, I have only bought the basics and I haven’t had any complaints.
Excellent traditional Chinatown bakery in a cluster of several bakeries on Grand Street. They offer some of the lowest prices - in most cases lower than their neighbors for fresh Chinese pastries and buns. Of note are their tasty roast pork buns that sell for $2 each which is a less than most of the new upscale trendy bakeries are offering. Service is friendly. Limited seating. "A" rating from the board of health!
So excited to try their taro tiramisu but it was stale and tasteless. Maybe cause we got it toward the end of the week on a Saturday? (Not sure if they’re made daily or at the beginning of the week). But I was surprised to see they have such high ratings after trying mine.
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246 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
Albee Square, NY 10002
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