Crema's Take
“Takahashi Bakery is a beloved FiDi institution where you can watch pastry chefs work their magic through the kitchen window while picking up exceptional Japanese-style buns and breads that sell out fast, especially on weekends. Their rotating selection spans from savory beef curry yaki to showstoppers like matcha red bean buns and melon pan, all with that perfect freshness that comes from constant baking. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee and pastry or settling in for a slower sit, the warm, family-friendly vibe makes it dangerously easy to leave with far more than you planned.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Super cute bakery and cakes. Got the buns and coffee. All were excellent. Freshly made and ton of pastry chefs in the back baking. Go early on weekends since items sell quickly.
I love this place :’) I always come for their Japanese buns - so many savory and sweet options! Great spot to pick up lunch for the day in FiDi - Beef curry yaki ($3.5): 9/10, the filling is flavorful, and the bread is really soft - Matcha red bean crepe ($6.5): 9/10, really…
I’m not a sweets person (which may mean my standards are lower) but I really liked everything I got - the sweet potato bread, melon pan, miso cookie, and orange chocolate bread(?) were all perfectly sweet with great flavor and texture. Everything was reasonably priced as well,…
I stopped by to pick up a pastry this morning on my way to Brooklyn Bridge. They had a nice selection of bread, although it was less traditionally Japanese and more Americanized than I’d expected. I chose the custard coronet ($2.85), which had rich cream (a bit too thick and…
If you lack any self control, then avoid this place. I found out the hard way when I curiously poked my head inside this bakery as people were coming in and out. Ended up buying a matcha red bean bun and a soft fluffy cheesecake. Both were excellent and very well priced. I shall…
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