KC’s Pastries
109 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
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Address :
109 N 10th St
Philadelphia, PA, 19107 - Phone (215) 238-8808
- Website https://kcpastries.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 6:3
Specialities
- Delivery : No
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
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Meg C.
I like KC's for a quick cone-shaped sponge cake snack (I love peeling the paper off) and a bubble tea. They use cute bubble tea cups with happy fish and crabs printed on them. The fruit they use is seasonal, but they usually have some kind of melon or mango. I haven't enjoyed their other pastries as much as the sponge cake, so that is what I always stick with. The servers are always nice. It is pretty cheap, but cash only.
(3)F Z.
KC's Pastries does one thing right: the custard filled pineapple buns. I'll forgive the employee's incompetence at correctly wrapping the buns in the bags. Heck, I'll even forgive the same employee for grabbing the buns on display with her bare hands after forking over the change. Why? Because those custard filled pineapple buns are THAT stinkin' delicious. End of story.
(4)george a.
Oh man.. mmm. ---------- FOOD: Theyve got crazy good pastries here. When I brought some to work they called them 10,000 calorie pastries. My girl bought me like 3 boxes. i think shes trying to get me fat.. DECOR: Its a small little shop where you walk around picking out items or go to the counter and tell them what you want. SERVICE: They seemed friendly enough. CASH ONLY, they dont take cards. ---------- WOULD I GO BACK? Darn right! I needs me some awesome pastries and were not talking donuts!
(4)Eric K.
I've been dozens of Asian bakeries in the U.S. and I'd have to rank this place among the very bottom. It was the first time I threw out an unfinished smoothie and pastry. Perhaps they were just having an off day but I would not visit this place again nor eat their product even if they had given it to me for free. It's such a shame though because the people at the counter were so nice.
(1)Pattie F.
AMAZING food. Love the set up, where you fill your own tray with baked goods before buying; just a heads up, they generally don't take credit cards but the last time I went and ALL I had with me was my plastic, the lady ran it for me anyways; even if it was at a loss to her business with the bank fee etc. amazing family bakery :)
(5)Nick M.
This place needs a sign like Krispy Kreme to let people know when the sesame balls are piping hot. Whatever you do, don't get the yam tart because they're sold out 1/2 the time when I go there looking for them.
(3)Dennis B.
Oh wow, this place is heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth. The aroma of fresh Chinese pastries fills the air, and the case is full of delectable treats that are priced exactly how I like them -- cheap! Also a great place to get bubble tea (the mango is unparalleled), and have you seen those cakes topped with fresh fruit? Amazing.
(5)Le S.
I've had almost everything here. The pastries, cake, bread, and bubble tea. It's all great! I've tried almost every other bakery in Chinatown but I think KC's is the best overall.
(5)Michele V.
I love KC's Pastries!!! Every time I'm in Philly I have to stop by. You can't beat the prices and the delicious food. $3.20 for a cup of tea and 3 pastries. LOVE IT!
(5)Lily N.
My favorite Chinese bakery in Philly, but I do prefer NYC ones over this one. I normally just get really basic things like coffee and milk tea here.
(4)D Y.
pineapple bun, lo po bang, coffee. any place that makes them right gets 4 stars! can't speak to anything else here.
(4)Thomas N.
One of the best chinese pastries bakeries around. I'm from out of town, but anytime I come to Philly I must stop at this place. Their pastries are dirt cheap and good for snacks or breakfast items. I also enjoy their fresh strawberry smoothies with tapoica balls. Recommend!
(5)GreenTea L.
I bought 2 taro bubble teas here and they were truly terrible. It was bitter and was not even the same color as the ones that I've had elsewhere. I was disappointed.
(1)Pauline S.
Decent buns whose quality I can depend on. They sell out quickly so if you go too late the selection isn't great. I usually get the taro bun (very good), pineapple bun (my fave), hot dog bun, and ham and egg bun. If I'm extra hungry I will try some others but generally I'm not much of a fan of meat buns.
(4)Jacquelin K.
For some reason, I prefer this KC to the one on 11th, but I don't really remember why. Same simple bubble teas & same vast array of mysterious pastries that I'm too scared to try without the guidance of a veteran. Hooray for cheap sweets!
(4)Joshua H.
I love the crust of their egg custard tarts and they have one of the most amazing cocktail buns ive ever tasted
(4)Jess Y.
I've been to Bread Top House and Mayflower Bakery (both on Race Street) and this place wins (both others are solid though, to be clear; this is a preference). Atmosphere: When you walk in you're hit with the smell of freshly baked egg-y bread sweetness. It's a good sized bakery. No places to sit but buns and rolls line both sides of the space, and it was notably clean and cheery when I went. Product: Excellent selection of baked buns - the largest range of the 3. Sweet and savory. See the many photos and other reviews. They also have a ton of beautiful mooncakes in September. I had red bean buns at all 3 bakeries (see 1st sentence) as a basis for comparison, and both Bread Top House and KC's were chock full of red bean goodness. Most buns are about $1. You can't go wrong, especially compared to the $4 scones we see at coffee shops. Will definitely be back!
(5)David Z.
I didn't really like the bun, so they should've gotten a lower rating. BUT, their boba drinks were surprisingly decent. My sister got a watermelon slush and my uncle got a strawberry one. Both were better than expected and even the boba was pretty okay. It was definitely a pleasant surprise.
(3)Huamei Y.
One of my favorite bakeries in Chinatown - consistent in their quality. Their buns are big in size compared to other bakeries. This place is cash only and self serve. I love the cream filled buns, chicken curry, coffee rolls & egg tarts here. Their fruit smoothies are good too! I grew up coming to this bakery, even from the time they used to be on 11th street. I always recommend it to friends who come to visit.
(4)Tina K.
Like many other Asian bakeries, KC's Pastries offers both Asian-style, in this case Chinese, and European-style bread and pastries. You can also get boba here. The prices are affordable compared to European-style bakeries like Au Bon Pain, but in Philly Chinatown specifically I know at least one other bakery with slightly cheaper prices. Nevertheless, I'm not going to complain about getting a huge loaf of sliced raisin bread for only $2.50. A slice of European-style cake (two of which were literally labeled "FRENCH PASTRY" to my amusement) goes for less than $3. Sadly, KC's doesn't sell my favorite black forest cake. After feasting my eyes on all KC's had to offer, I decided to get a cream custard bun, sesame ball, raisin bread mentioned above, and a box of nine pork steamed buns. The pork steamed buns were supposed to last for a week according to the cashier, but I saw they already had mold after only two days. From the one bun that I managed to eat before I had to throw the rest away, the filling tasted pretty bland unfortunately. The bread of the cream custard bun was pretty fluffy, but the filling was too sweet in my opinion. My favorite was the sesame ball, which is red bean paste inside a fried sticky rice ball covered with white sesame seeds.
(3)Suji K.
A huge draw for me to this place is the self-serve then pay method. Because as someone who takes forever to decide on what she wants, only after scoping out the display case, the pressure can get pretty intense as lines build and worker patience decreases. Here, I can take as much time as I want with my red tray and tongs. I usually end up getting a ton of pork buns (freeze em for the future!), custard cream buns (very good here), and something new I haven't tried. K.C.'s dough has a slight sweetness to it I appreciate, and is always fluffy. I can't speak for the cakes or bubble tea, here. *Cash only.
(4)Nada H.
So many different bakeries in Chinatown, but this place takes the cake! They're really good at their buns in terms of consistency. I love their egg tarts, the crust is sweeter and not as flaky as regular egg tarts, but I prefer that. Their other buns tend to be sweeter than normal Chinese pastries too, which usually aren't too sweet, but I like that also. The fruit smoothies with bubbles are awesome and a steal! $3 for an all fruit smoothie with bubbles? Beats the $4.25 you'd pay at Kung fu for a slush with bubbles. They're also delicious, not overly sweet, and the bubbles are perfect, not too big and the right amount of chew.
(4)Sarah L.
Egg tarts were delicious - especially when they are hot out of the oven! They make them fresh throughout the day so hopefully you'll be lucky enough to get them warm As for their savory buns...I would stick to the sweet buns.
(4)Steven M.
Best Bubble Tea in Philadelphia hands down. The buns are also amazing and freshly made, one of the best tasting I've had in the East Coast. If you're in Chinatown Philly, you have to stop by
(5)Kate F.
Tasty asian bakery with tons of options. If I ever find myself with an extra dollar in my pocket, I will head directly here and buy a bbq pork bun. If I don't have a dollar, I will root around in my bag for loose change and try to scrounge a dollar so I can buy a bbq pork bun. Sesame balls are also yum.
(4)Virginia Y.
Decided to compare both KC's and saint honor's egg tarts and the winner is saint honor! KC's isn't bad but it's the crust where they lost. It was more like a pie crust rather than a flaky tart crust. The egg custard was okay though, not as sweet as saint honor's.
(3)Noah S.
This place is great. Very inexpensive prices for all of the options. I love their almond pastries and their wonderful, rich white bread. The sponge cake was a bit dry and bland, but it was still good. Service was quick and spoke English quite well. The decor was basic and there were a lot of options.
(4)Elizabeth D.
Their green tea is so good, thinking about it right now is making me drool. Their egg tarts and BBQ pork bun is also very good.
(5)Brittany R.
All I gotta say is butter horns.
(5)Love R.
Very reasonable price pastries. I strongly recommend the egg tart and the french pastries. The pork bun is really fulfilling and yum. A decent Asian bakery compared to all Chinatown bakeries in Philly.
(4)Gina V.
And for my landmark 100th review, I give you: KC's Pastries, a hidden gem in China Town tucked just behind the arch. KC's is a small, square space ringed in delicious pastries of all kinds. Grab a tray, put a sheet of wax paper on top, and then take a pair of metal tongs and use them to select your pastries in a sanitary way. If you need a cheap, quick bite in China Town, KC's is great. The hot dogs nestled in sweet buns really steal the show, and are excellent when paired with bubble tea. They have a variety of flavors, and I can personally recommend the strawberry, lychee, and cantaloupe.
(4)Jen L.
I have been visiting KC's pretty much since I moved to Philly after college ~12 years ago, so I don't know why I've never written them up. With that said, I have tried most items at KC's at least once over the years. My favorites, the egg tarts, coconut buns, the plain sponge cake and the sesame balls. I love their "help yourself" system of picking your pastries and the prices are very decent. They also have good bubble tea, which I get on occasion. Their tea flavor is the best. Service has gotten a lot friendlier, I think, in the more recent years, but the staff is always very helpful.
(5)Kristy C.
This place has the best egg tarts with the buttery pie crust instead of the usually flake crust all other bakeries have. And they are self serve which is a plus. The down side to this place is the staff. Terrible terrible cashier that are super duper rude. Never ever breaks a smile even when your smiling. That's why they only deserve a 3 star.
(3)Andrea P.
This shop is my guilty pleasure when I am downtown. They have amazing sweet pastries of various flavors (custard, red bean, pineapple, almond) and also some with chicken, beef, etc. They are usually all under a dollar. They also have bubble tea. Only catch is they sometimes sell out of certain flavors by afternoon.
(4)Vi R.
Spontaneously took a drive to Chinatown and was so excited to get my BBQ pork buns today for my kids.......And was shockingly disappointed, that -they were made differently from most of the ones I have gotten there in Chinatown! The flavor was off, I thought it was disgusting!!! So then what I did -was, I had to prove to my husband that it wasn't just me.... I had my boys tried it, they took one bite , and there were not happy!!! To much spice and pork fatty, they were hardly any meats!!! I spent $15 on 15 buns and can't even eat it!!!! Waste of money!! So don't buy the BBQ Pork Buns if you haven't tried it elsewhere!! Not sure about the sweet pastry- but they sure look yummy...:/
(2)Michael F.
Checked out KC's w/JJ for a few fruit bubble freezes. Portion size, price, and quality easily earn them four-stars. I mean, 3 bucks for a real fruit smoothie with bubbles. On my next trip, I decided I'd give their pastries a chance too. There are a ton to choose from, so your bound to find something you like. I know I managed to come across quite a few reasonably prices, fresh and nice sized pastries to enjoy following one of our meals in Chinatown. Not much else to say. Its a small shop that I think is family run. I haven't seen more than 1 person working the counter and it is usually quite busy. They are friendly, but usually appear to be running around too much to help with suggestions. Given the prices, my advice is to roll the dice with anything you think looks good... it probably is!
(4)Angie K.
So many bakeries in Chinatown, all with similar offerings...Choose KC's! This is the one that I prefer out of the many other ones with flashy lights and signs. They just have a simple red awning with their name. The pastries here are light and fluffy and the bread itself has the best amount of subtle sweet flavor. This place also has my favorite bubble milk tea in all of Chinatown, even out of the bubble tea houses. I love that they put crushed ice in your cup, which actually comes up when you drink through the jumbo straw. Crushed ice goes a long way on a hot day.
(4)Justine J.
Yum! We came here to get bubble drinks. MF got the watermelon and I got the cantaloupe. They both were great. Large sizes and reasonably priced. My office actually gets stuff from here every Tuesday morning. They have these pork buns that are pretty good and these buns (I don't now what it's called, but its really fluffy with a hint of sweetness). I am not a fan of pastries and crumpets, but what I did see were egg custards. i haven't tried them yet, but I'd like to go back. Regardless, try the fruit bubble freezes!
(4)Lucy S.
The prices are great and the food is delectable. Great selection of savory and sweet choices, and everything is fresh, delicious, and HUGE. My favorite are the savory buns, especially those with pork or chicken; the sweet "butter cream" is literally butter mixed with sugar and is a little too rich for me. The bubble tea selections are good but the actual bubble tea I ordered was disappointing, especially because I dislike chunks of bean in my drinks (I ordered the red bean flavor).
(4)Jane C.
It says they open at 7AM but when I came in at 7:30, there was no bread on the shelves. There was a few pastries in the glass display case up front, but that was about it. I ended up leaving with two swiss rolls. They weren't bad. Probably the biggest swiss rolls you could get for $0.90.
(3)Sam G.
What KC's Pastries lacks in variety, it makes up for in environment. There isn't much variety to its pastries, such as lotus cakes and stuff, but it's perfectly all right. This has to be THE cleanest, and most well organized bakery in Chinatown. I think looks has to do with much of how one receives an establishment, and KC's pastries has it nailed. It is not cramped, the walls not littered with faded posters and hand-written advertisements. When you walk in, to your right is a self-serve station - tongs hanging, a platter, and wax sheets. On the left and right walls are displays and shelves of pastries, each organized into their own section. This leaves much room in the middle to walk around, and is very conducive for crowds. Unlike other bakeries, there IS room to walk around and browse the pastries without competing with someone. The pastries, I've only tried 1: the pineapple bun with coconut filling. It was pretty good - above average. Sweet and the crust not too flaky. Haven't tried anything else, but I'm definitely coming back!
(4)Vanessa T.
Hands down the best regular bubble teas I've had. I refuse to try anywhere else because this place serves it fantastic at the right and reasonable price ($2.50), 50 cents less if you want without the bubbles. As far as the pastries go, not very impressed by them, only decent, there are better places in Chinatown for pastries.
(4)John K.
My wife and I recently went on a crazy tour of four different Chinatown bakeries to figure out which place had the best pineapple buns. The clear winner is KC's Pastries. It blows other bakeries out of the water when it comes to pineapple buns (which don't actually have pineapple inside them - they just call them that because of the stuff on top of the bread). The bread has a nice sweetness and great soft, chewy texture. The fillings (we had red bean and custard) also are terrific. The only downside is that they're often sold out of breads in the afternoon, so you're left with a limited selection if you get there too late.
(4)Anne C.
The pastries here are self serve, which is unique to other Chinese bakeries in the area. I think it allows even the most indecisive (me) customer to take their time without feeling the burning stares of the people waiting in line. The pastries themselves are rightly priced and worth every penny. They're pastries look more aesthetically pleasing compared to the others that I've seen. I don't know whether or not this is a testament to their taste because I end up swallowing the whole pastry. I would say that they are about the same as the others in the area. I just like the convenience of serving myself and being able to inspect and smell my food before buying it.
(4)Ling R.
OMG.. love this place! I love Asian bakeries in general and I'm so in love with this one. You get anything from pineapple bun to egg tart to swiss rolls to char siu bao. Everything is so darn cheap. We are talking about $1 or 90 cents.. maybe a little more for fancier cakes. Holy cats. It's a total heaven for someone like me from the Midwest where it's lacking Asian bakeries. They also sell bubble tea and regular milk tea. I had the hot milk tea and it was soo good for the cold weather! My friend had the bubble tea and she said the tea is strong which she liked but the bubbles were little mush.
(5)Linda N.
MILK TEA REVIEW ONLY: So I don't know if you all know this already, but I LOVE milk tea and I'm pretty much on a little quest for the best HK-style milk tea in Philly. Zhong Gang is still #1 with Mong Kok following closely at #2 at the moment. Decided to try KC's milk tea after enjoying some of its pastries (yummm) on the first visit. Milk tea came in the usual boba cups with the sealed tops and big straws. Sealed is good so it won't spill, but it tends to be difficult to get to the very last sip. The first sip was pretty good and refreshing UNTIL it left me with an unpleasant dry aftertaste the rest of the drink. As I kept drinking, my mouth got more disgustingly dry and thirsty. C'est mal. I think the cream or tea they use didn't suit my taste. I was super jealous of my boyfriend who had my beloved Zhong Gang milk tea as I was on my HK-style milk tea journey. Le sigh. Expensive compared to other milk teas ($2) and made me an unhappy milk tea lover. Not like it's that big of a deal to them, but I will not get milk tea here anymore. Will strictly stick to the pastries from now on.
(2)Kimberly G.
Good pastries, bad service! I was impressed by the prices at this place. $2.50 for a slice of cake! I'll take it. My fiancee got the Sesame Roll and I got the Corn and Cheese Bread and the Red Bean Cake. The Sesame Roll and the Corn and Cheese Bread are must haves here. The Red Bean Cake, however, was not very tasty. I've had better elsewhere, and would not order it here again! Service here is terrible, first while I was looking in the cold case, I was not asked if I wanted anything. This didn't bother me so much cause I wasn't sure what I wanted. I did get bothered, however, when we were ready to check out, and I had to wait for five minutes. Even after I flagged down a worker to assist me, she flew by me three times to put new pastries out. THEN she had the audacity to take other customer a head of me even though I had been waiting longer. If it wasn't for the nice man who said something, I'd probably still be waiting.
(3)Rick K.
This place has always stood out in Chinatown for its cleanliness. Selection might be a little more limited but everything is fresh and if you go too late, you're bound to find some stuff sold out. Another reason I like coming here is for the original milk tea. I find it to be better than Tea Do or Tea Talk. Not only is the tea better, but they used crushed ice as an added bonus, which I love. Two egg tarts, two bigger pastries and a milk tea came up $6.25. Good and affordable.
(4)Ho L.
A typical Chinese bakery: tasty treats at ridiculously low prices. If you're a fan of Chinese pastries and sweets, or looking for something interesting to snack on while walking through Chinatown, this is a great option. Dozens of little treats can be had for under a $1
(4)Ben W.
Favorite Chinatown bakery! For a couple reason's KC is my go-to stop for buns and pastries alike. First, their buns look the best. Some places, the bread looks squished and generally unappetizing. Their's is also plump and gleaming. Their egg tarts also look pristine. Second, everything is always fresh. No need for refrigeration of their goods. Often times, the buns are still warm when I purchase them and I never have to worry about getting stale bread, even towards the end of the day. Third, the staff there is so nice. I only visit maybe 1-2 times a month, but they always recognize me and try to make conversation. The only complaint I can think of is their pricing. Definitely one of the pricier of Chinatown bakeries, however, you are getting your money's worth in terms of quality. Next time you're in the area, stop by and pick up a couple buns. The self-serve aspect lets anyone take their time and grab as many/as few buns as they'd like!
(4)David B.
This pastry store is crazy cheap and delicious. The selection of pastries is very large and they sell sweet as well as savory pastries. I tried a fried pork dumpling ($0.90) which had a rich, thick, and semi-sweet dough outside covered with sesame seeds and an inside filled with tasty ground pork. There were so many interesting pastries I wanted to try. Notables include curry beef puff, custard egg tart, red bean mochi bun, shredded pork bun, red bean cake, and custard cream bun. This place is definitely worth a trip!
(4)Marc K.
We always go here when we go to an event at the Convention Center. The pastries freeze well if you let them thaw in the microwave.
(5)Dave R.
My absolute favorite bakery in Chinatown! So clean, with such a nice staff! The cakes and buns are always cheap and fresh. Coconut cream bun is amazing as is the almond cream. Their full size cakes are cheap and delicious as well.
(5)Virginia C.
Decent pastries but not better than the Chinese pastries in DC, New York, and certainly not San Francisco. (Spoiled Chinese food/bakery snob here.)
(3)Veronique L.
It would be 5 stars but I miss the days when pastries were under $1.00 each, like $0.70. Nevertheless, I will say the three that I took home: roast pork bun, pineapple bun, and hot dog were delicious. It's been awhile since I ate some good Chinese pastries, and these were awesome. I only wish DC had a place like this.
(4)Dave H.
Pastries, pork buns, and bubble tea, oh my! This Chinatown bakery gets a lot of foot traffic, and it's no wonder. When you walk in, all you can smell are the scents of Chinese cakes and cream tarts. Their hot dog buns are tasty, as are their BBQ pork buns. I'm not the biggest fan of bubble tea, but their mango tea is sweet and does the trick on a hot day. Try their lychee bubble tea, too: it's even more refreshing and quite possibly my new favorite non-alcoholic drink.
(4)Calvin Y.
KC's might be the most prominent bakery in Philly Chinatown. With an excellent spot, wide variety of goods, and clean storefront, they do seem to attract a lot of people. While they're not my favorite bakery in Philly Chinatown, I can't help but to give them five stars for the following reasons: Firstly, their wide variety of goods are very tasty. I've probably in my three or four times here bought at least a third to a half of everything they have sold. The main thing I have not tried there is their bubble tea, but there are better places for such things since you're already in Chinatown. Secondly, they're cheap. I'm not sure what it is, but Philly Chinatown has probably the cheapest and best tasting Chinese baked goods on the East Coast that I've ever had. I"ve been to multiple Chinatowns, including Little Taipei and NYC, and this neighborhood is definitely superior to both of them. KC's is no exception. KC's is just a solid bakery that stands out pretty prominently on the street it's on. I'd also recommend you go check out some of the other ones, but definitely don't pass this one up!
(5)Tiffany T.
They used to be a 4 star in my book. Then they almost worked their way down to a 1 star. Read to see what almost saved & ruined them. Birthday cake ordering for my boyfriend. I called on a Monday asking for a pick up NEXT Monday for a Hello Kitty Birthday cake (joke cake) with Happy Birthday "insert name" on the cake. The cake was $22.00 which is a little over standard pricing, but that's ok. KC pastries is pretty delicious. Plans changed, and I decided I would pick up the cake on Sunday instead of Monday. I called Friday night to verify I can pick it up SUNDAY instead. The lady on the phone said " ok ok no problem you come Sunday". I had an inkling she didn't understand my English. So 5 minutes later i called back and said. " Sorry to bother you again. This is Tiffany. So you understand, that my cake was ordered for MONDAY but i will be there SUNDAY, you are telling me it will 100% be ready for me on SUNDAY at 5:30 pm??" lady said " yes, ok ok come in". I asked her if she spoke mandarin. She said yes. So in mandarin I told her the same thing. I said I AM COMING IN SUNDAY NOT MONDAY HAVE THE BIRTHDAY CAKE READY PLEASE. you know where this is going... I come Sunday at 5:30 as I promised her. Guess what? NO FUCKING CAKE IS READY. This makes me very upset. It's a fucking birthday cake. You know that can't be replaced in time. So they gave me at $20 fruit cake out of the shelf. Wrote " happy birthday insert name". No hello kitty. Nothing. They gave me a $2 credit though... but in my book that's not enough. Because I paid $22.00 for a PROMISED HELLO KITTY BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH NAME. You gave me a fruit cake that was $20 with a 2 dollar credit. NOT EQUAL. That is what makes them 1 star + 1 star because I had been frequenting this place for the past SEVEN YEARS. They were my bakery of choice. 7 years ago their egg tarts, sponge cakes were 50 cents. Now, 90cents. Still just as delicious. And for that, I give them + 1 star. Also, because the owner or lady, apologized perfusely because she wasn't there Friday. I know it wasn't her fault. The other lady kept trying to blame her bc it was her handwriting. But she wrote down the ORIGINAL order. Not the order I placed TWICE on friday. FAIL FAIL FAIL never ordering there again.
(2)Janet D.
Pineapple buns are delicious! And so are the egg tarts. Definitely inexpensive but expected in good ol Chinatown. When we are in a city that has a Chinatown, we always have to stop by! Win!
(5)Holly R.
I can't go to Chinatown and not stop here. Grab a tray and tongs, and go wild. Take your tray to the counter and the worker will bag them up for you. The pastries are dirt cheap (less than $1) and delicious. There is a huge variety of sweet and savory pastries and buns. I LOVE the pineapple buns and coconut buns, and the egg custard tarts are delicious. The cakes and rolls in the display case are slightly more expensive ($1-2), and are definitely something you need to try.
(5)Virginia P.
Stopped here this evening to try some Chinese breads, got the toasting bread, the raisin bread a a couple of croissants, smell wonder, so fresh and delicious. Will be back.
(5)John L.
Pastries & Sweets aren't my forte, I don't understand them, nor do I appreciate them as opposed to my wife. Majority of the time, I generally push them away with a shriek and fold my arms in protest. However, KC's pastries is definitely a change in my view. So while I'm still never going to crave this place, and clamor for it. I will also not say no either. Their tea milk is amazing, where most places tend to stuff their drink with a ton of ice, KC is able to keep it cool without any ICE. Amazing, and I feel like I can suck without worry of a rogue piece of ice wreaking havoc in my mouth and throat. Their Egg Tart is sweet, but doesn't leave you with a heavy aftertaste, and weighed down stomach. The place is fast, clean, and friendly. High recommended for any Asian sweet lovers.
(4)Hasang Paul K.
I bought their milk tea boba and it was awful. The boba was hard on the inside for most of them and the milk tea was too sweet with a weird flavor. I also got the coconut bread with red bean and it was very average. Definitely not coming back here again.
(2)Lisa M.
When I think Chinese, I never think dessert. Until now. The sweet buns I've gotten here are so delicious and the taste of the bread is similer to danish. I really enjoy the cocktail bun which has a sweet filling of what I'm assuming is a coconut / pineapple mix as well as the pineapple bun which is all bread with a sweet crumb topping. Everything in here is super inexpensive, I paid $3.00 for 4 buns. This place is also very big on self service. The buns are all in bins and you take a tray and tongs and grab what you want and the cashier will bag them for you. The only thing is the staff here never smiles or says hi. So the first time I wasn't sure if I was following procedure and had to watch other customers to figure how how it works. They also sell more traditional looking cakes and pasteries but I come here for the buns all the way. Pretty sure its cash only.
(4)Will P.
Seems to be one of the better bakeries on Chinatown.
(3)Carol C.
Came in for cheap pastries, but the next time I came here there was a roach running round. The next time I walked by there was a cat running around. Definitely regret buying my snack there that one time.
(1)Pinky And The B.
I like it for obvious reasons. If you don't know what I mean it's okay you don't need to know. Hank likes it and he gives almost everyone 2 or 3 stars, He gave them 4 stars! yelp.com/user_details?us… Hank has over 1600 reviews! So out of all of those mostly 2 and 3 star reviews he gives KC's a 4. We have many pictures for obvious reasons but we are in them so I am not posting them.
(4)Zareen S.
$5 and starving to death? Better run to Chinatown NOW. KCs has things that I ate growing up in Bangladesh. The beef and chicken buns, well looks more like a pastry and not a bun, is exactly what I crave for most of the times and KCs never fails to satisfy my cravings! I don't know where else in philadelphia will you find things for 1 to 2 bucks each. Unheard of. Everything is so delicious. I also bought a Banana Bread from there one time. It was amazing! My recommendations would be to get the Green Tea Bubble tea and the meat buns. I have tried Bubble tea at gazillion places, but they really do it the best! Heaven on earth. I never paid more than $5 at this place. Btw, this is more of a get your things and go, don't expect someone to give you all their time and attention.
(5)Judy C.
KC's Pastries reminds me of childhood. My mom would pick up pastries from KC's and come home with a white box full of pork buns, sponge cakes (chocolate and coffee flavored), coconut custard buns. and lemon curd rolls. We used to pick the pastries behind the counter, but now it's more self-service. You'll find many of the buns in glass bins around the store. Take a tray and use the tongs to pick what you want, then head to the counter to ask for some additional pastries behind the counter before paying for your goodies.
(4)Ginny F.
Was in Chinatown on a very cold day and stopped in here for a little snack. Being new to Philly it was my first bakery stop, but it definitely did not disappoint! I lived in Honolulu for years and this bakeshop rivaled the highest rated shops there. It is very easy to navigate and has a full selection of savory buns, sweet pastries, and gorgeous little cakes and custards. The chicken curry and pork buns we selected were perfectly golden and still a little warm. Perfect! We also selected a pineapple coconut pastry and almond roll cake for later. The pastry was light and the filling was great. The almond roll cake was my favorite - not too sweet, perfectly dense but fluffy cake, and a superb almond flavoring! The best part?? CRAZY low prices. Pretty much everything was only 90 cents a piece! It was very busy but they had lots of quick and courteous staff on hand, so we were in and out and munching our snacks in no time! There are two little chairs that you can stop and eat at if you want, but really it's a grab-n-go type place. I highly recommend if you need something quick for lunch or a snack as you explore this vibrant and welcoming part of the city!
(4)Connie V.
I came here a good number of time when I was staying here in Philly in the summer. I don't know what''s special about this pastry, but because I came so many times with my family, this deserves a good review. I love their service here because the ladies at the counter are very attentive and will listen to what you're saying. I always come in here for their drinks. I've had the mango slush boba and it's pretty good. There's a very strong mango taste and you'll get what you paid for. I have also tried the coffee and the green milk tea as well. All of which were very very good. I highly recommend that you guys try the drinks here! The baos.. I haven't tried that many times :( but I would say that their taro baos are very good. They're really warm and soft.. and was a great snack/breakfast meal for a ride up to NYC! Although this bakery might be one of the 9832402384 in the Chinatown, I think what puts this one aside and above all is their good drinks that come with the pastries sold :)
(5)Wesley C.
Their Coffee Sponge Cake Roll is AWESOME. That's all I get here though and that's all this review is for. I tried their lemon sponge cake - just take my advice, and if you like lemon cake, don't order it - you'll likely be disappointed like me. Just get their coffee sponge cake.
(4)S L.
Above average, but not mind-blowing. I ordered: Creme Brule Tart - I had never seen these before at other Chinese bakeries. It looks like an egg custard tart but with a white filling. The crust was thick and dense, not flaky. The filling didn't have much of a taste. I expected it to be sweet, but it was bland. Cream Custard Bun - It was cold when I bought it. Popped it in the microwave for 20 seconds, and was yummy! Generous amount of custard on the inside. Perfect amount of sweetness. Wife Cake - KC's version of wife cake (one of my favorite pastries) was just okay. The inside is too soft and way too sweet. Very artificial flavor. The outside was not very flaky. I bought some coconut tarts for my boyfriend. Will update with his thoughts.
(3)Steven B.
I work in Old City so this is an easy stop for me. I sometimes stop by to grab a bunch of pastries for my coworkers. The prices are shockingly good. Many items are under a dollar. The tastes are also shockingly good. As many have said the pineapple buns are to die for. There are many bakeries in Chinatown and I'm sure you could find a specific type of bun that is better at another place. However overall this this place has a super variety and nice people.
(3)Jack F.
80 cents for a pastry? That's the most ridiculous price I've seen for any Chinatown! The Egg Custard Tart is one of the best I've had. A thick and flaky pie crust. A soft, airy custard that's not too sweet as opposed to some of the other custards that are dense as bricks. Definitely worth stopping by.
(3)Christine T.
Don't even bother. I came here for some bubble tea because it has fairly high ratings compared to other bakeries but I was totally misled. I ordered watermelon because it seemed like the safest bet but boy, was I wrong. I'm not sure what she gave me but the majority of my bubble tea tasted like simple syrup. There was barely any hint of watermelon essence and the worst part was that it was super gooey and slimy. It's really hard to mess up bubble tea but this place did it hardcore. As for the pastries, I only got the sponge cake and that was overly sweetened too but if you like your sponge cake really sweet then I guess texture and freshness wise, it was passable.
(1)K. A. N. A. K.
I'm a sucker for sponge cake rolled with whipped flavored cream. The cream in the "cornet bread" seems to be more of an infusion than a filling, and has a subtle coconut cream flavor, but these are all very good things. Do yourself a favor and go to the MAC first.
(3)Virginia C.
Pastries? Delicious. Boba? Not so much. Came here based upon the good Yelp reviews...I ordered the snow top mountain bun, pineapple coconut bun and the custard bun (my favorite of the 3), and all were omg-let's-go-back-so-I-can-get-more delicious. Seriously. I was in Chinatown again today but somehow forgot to go back, and I'm still kicking myself 4hours later. The boba was some of the worst I'd ever had, though. The little boba balls were sadly squishy and insubstantial, almost dissolving in my mouth; the milk tea was sweet but not milky at all. It was the first boba I'd had in 3 months since moving to the east coast, and it was a major letdown...I wound up throwing it away after drinking about half of it. At least the yummy buns made up for the boba fail. Maybe it was just an off day since others have written positive reviews about it? I won't be ordering it again to find out. Just gimme the buns!
(4)Max T.
Not overly fancy pastries, but very humble prices, which is what makes this my go to Chinatown pastry shop. Ordering process can be a little awkward to new patrons. Grab a tray, some wax paper to line it, and tongs, and help yourself. Replace your tongs and wait in line to hand your tray to the staff person (they have small cakes behind the case you have to ask for help for, but I usually stick to the buns and tarts that are self serve). If you know the drill, it's a great quick pastry stop.
(4)Din N.
Must try their orignal milk tea because it is the best I've had. I went there on a monday so everything was fully stocked, especially their egg tarts. Nothing like going into a bakery when all the baked goods are still there.
(4)Betty C.
Excellent soft and fresh buns for $0.90! The Szechuan pork was great with no heat but a soft and flavorful filling with scallions, five spice and a tad of garlic.
(4)Khanh V.
Good pastries. I like that you serve yourself here. I always like self serving places somehow. KC pastries is one of the better pastries in Chinatown. Definitely recommend coming here. Good for fun on the go and quick snacks.
(3)Tu-van L.
Your one-stop shopping for Chinese sweet and savory pastries in Chinatown. Large selection of pastries that are barely $1/piece. Be prepared to go to town to get your fill, and don't forget to bring cash.
(4)Julie S.
I think KC's *intoxicating* smell is what drew me in years ago. You know--that lovely vanilla-ish bread-baking smell? I come to Philly from NY a few times a year and stopping for sesame balls (that rubbery textured fried dough-ball, encrusted with sesame seeds and filled with red bean paste) and other tasty buns is always a must. Prices are cheap, bakery is immaculate, and love the self-serve aspect.
(5)Andrea T.
Whenever my Mom takes me out for chinese to David's Mai Lai Wah ofcourse she likes to buy pastries. We stopped in KC's tonight. I just finished a delish tiramisu mousse cake. The mousse was delicate and terribly delicious. It was not too sweet not too coffee-flavored. Perfectly flavored! Our bill for two beautiful cakes topped with a fresh strawberry was 3.25. My mother always asks me why are cakes so cheap in chinatown?
(5)Jen M.
I've been going to place for YEARS. It's cash only so be prepared but everything is so cheap that it won't matter! Most buns are $.90 and their pastries start at around $1.00. Their red bean buns and taro buns are by far my favorite. This place is fantastic too because their shop is lined with shelves of buns so you don't have to weight in line to decide what you want! Pick up a tray, grab some tongs, load up on your delicious things and then head to the register!
(5)Michelle K.
One of the things I enjoy doing while in Chinatown is visiting different bakeries in the area. Most bakeries in Chinatown offer the same things: boba (bubble tea), smoothies, small, medium and large buns and cakes, and bottled/boxed drinks. One of my favorites, though, is KC's Pastries on 10th St. by the gate. My friends and I usually come here to get a couple of buns to snack on in between classes (when we were in college) or just to have for later. They have a nice serve-yourself atmosphere for the variety of buns they sell. Each bun is between $.70 and $.90 (prices have gone up since the last time I was there), which is fairly decent compared to the prices you would pay at an American bakery. For the people who love sweet, this may not be the bakery for you. Chinese pastries and cakes tend to not be overly sweet like American-made pastries and cakes. However, the tastes of the Chinese pastries and cakes are still satisfying and just sweet enough to not give you a tooth- or stomachache. Some of their bun selections include pineapple bun (bun with a coating of pineapple-flavored crumble), snow mountain bun (bun with a baked-in white top, semi-sweet), meat buns, cream buns, bean buns, ham and cheese buns, and hot dog bun (think pigs in a blanket, but rather than a blanket, it's inside of a pillow). On the side, when you first walk in to this small bakery is a help-yourself soft drink cooler filled with an assortment of Asian-inspired and "regular" American drinks. I love that they sell juice boxes with amazing flavors like chrysanthemum tea and lychee. The prices of the drinks vary, with the juice boxes being the cheapest at $.90 each. (Again, these prices went up.) For someone more adventurous, there's the selection of bubble tea. From what I remember, they have about five flavors: taro, green tea, coffee, watermelon, and...mango? They might even have honeydew. Don't quote me on that, but they are quick with turnaround after you order one, so you won't have to wait long. Unfortunately, I think unless you have a really big order, they are strictly cash-only. Regardless of what negative things happen (price increase, shortage of delicious buns), this will still be my favorite bakery in town. :)
(4)Abby I.
I love KC's Pastries! I've been going here since back in the day (when there used to be 2 locations). This is conveniently located near Penang and the Sanrio store. My favorites are the coconut rolls, pineapple buns, pineapple coconut buns...but really, you can't go wrong with most of their treats since everything is super fresh! I usually get the regular milk tea w/ tapioca but sometimes might deviate and get the green tea or watermelon bubble tea. The birthday cakes are very delicious and beautiful also! I love the ones with mousse and fresh fruit inside! And as mentioned, the drawback is that there is no seating inside. Some of the other pastry shops in Chinatown have seating but good food triumphs at the end of the day!
(4)Marilynn L.
Self-serve, cheap, big, delicious pastries. LOVE their pineapple buns. Big with lots of crumb topping.
(4)Alex P.
I like their bubble tea, especially the mango, or strawberry kiwi or lychee. And their Cha siu bao (white barbecue pork bun). The people are nice and the prices are good.
(4)Ruth Y.
This review is ONLY for the bubble tea. It was very good, not the absolute best, but a good close competition. The tea was on the sweeter side for these things (yeah!!!! in my opinion). It seemed like it was made from real tea and was very milky. Yum! Great bubble tea!
(4)Morgan C.
KC's disappointed me on so many levels. I am suprised at all the decent reviews because my experience was awful. Not only were there few options to choose from, but we tossed the over-priced ($2.50) chocolate mousse after one bite. It had the texture of a dry, overcooked sponge with absolutely zero flavor. Also, after selecting the mousse, the cashier kept barking "$2.50"... "$2.50." Although we were being pressured to pay, we also selected a red bean cake which brought the total to $3.50. I handed the cashier a twenty and my BF tried to also give her .50. She wouldn't take the change. We asked if they had a bathroom we could use and were told, "No." I then asked, "Do you know where the nearest bathroom is?" and again was promptly told, "No." Although it would be impossible to give this place less than one star, it really does deserve that one because the red bean cake was excellent, both fresh and moist.
(1)Jerrica J.
After Dim Sum lunch, we explored much of Chinatown in search of a bakery that looked like they had fresh pastries. While I was taking pictures of the archway, my honey surprised us with three egg tarts and his favorite sesame balls!!! I loved the sesame balls, but the egg tarts crust was not flakey like what I'm usually familiar with. I highly recommend this place! Its clean and pastries are fresh!
(5)Hank C.
One of the many bakeries in Chinatown, this offers a quick, sweet bubble tea, and many pastries. Come after 2p, though, and they're typically out of the hot steamed buns of many sorts (other than the vegetarian ones) and you'll be looking for egg tarts elsewhere. They also make custom cakes (which are much less sweet than the average American cake), too, usually topped with glazed fruit. Cash only. A couple small tables, but I'd expect to dine and dash here.
(4)May L.
This Chinese bakery has a lot of variety, but I wasn't too impressed with the coconut pastries. I tried the coconut bun, coconut roll and coconut tart - they were just okay for me, as I found the coconut filling not that sweet compared to other Chinese coconut pastries I have had from several other bakeries (perhaps I have an extra sweet tooth?). I was disappointed that they did not have fresh fruit smoothies with lychee coconut jelly. I think for a place that carries bubble tea and a variety of items, it would be good to make fresh fruit smoothies, too! Oh well, still on a quest to find a place with really good fresh fruit smoothie with lychee coconut jelly and coconut pastries in Philly...
(3)Karen F.
Super yum!!! There used to be 2 KC's but I think the one on 11th Street has closed. Thank goodness the 10th Street location still purveys oodles of freshly baked breads, cakes and sugar-y confections. The fried donuts and buns are so good - and when you get them while they're hot - Oh what a treat. I vote each election at the nearby Chinatown fire department - so I pass buy KC's on my way to work after I vote. I always get a croissant (Chinese style) or a sponge cake "cone" wrapped in paper. It is decadent to munch away on such a treat while riding the SEPTA bus west on Market. And all for under $1.50!!!! Sign me up!
(4)JR W.
The egg tarts were thick and fresh. Not only that, I had my hands full with my baby and his stroller, and the shop owner was so nice to take my order and bring everything outside to me! I got 2 egg tarts and a bbq pork bun for under $3.
(4)Joyce L.
Get your hong kong style pineapple buns here! But you can't get there too late because they always sell out by the end of the day. Also buy the slices of toast--so yummy and buttery!
(4)Rocky V.
Bakery with nice atmosphere and wide range of selection! Staff however is rude and unfriendly. Snickering and laughing at customers when we do not understand them. I tried ordering a birthday cake and they wanted to charge me $55 for a 10" cake. I said no and wanted something else and went with the $35 cake. The two ladies behind the counter just stood there hovering over me as I look in the catalog and started laughing and clearing talking about me. I let this go, but the next time I picked it up the same two ladies are there smirking at me. Anyways - again, good selection of food but rude staff.
(3)Danielle P.
This is the only pastry shop that I go to in Chinatown. I've literally been shopping here for the past 8 years and have never been disappointed. (I have had better bubble tea, but the place is called KC's Pastries, yes?)
(4)Sandy T.
My favorite bakery in Chinatown, and I've been to every one. One thing I like about this bakery is that you can have your own set of tongs, parchment paper, and tray then select what you want and package it yourself, instead of relying on someone. What's nice is that the messier pastries are already wrapped, so you just pop them on your tray and you can be on your merry way. The staff's nice, and if you get to know someone there, you can always expect a nice little banter. Their smoothies are DELICIOUS, a personal favorite of mine is the mango flavored one, blended to the right consistency. And my favorite pastry has got to be their eggtart. Creme brulee much? Something else I really like is their raisin bun, too.
(5)Rich B.
K.C.s is the best. Absolute fave is the pineapple coconut bun, also must try are the Taro Buns, sesame balls, yam or custard tarts, cornet sponge cake and strawberry mochi(you have to ask; it's kept cold} Gppd bubble milk tea as well.
(5)Lisa R.
I love baked goods. I love asian food. Now that I have eaten here I can die a happy woman.
(5)Raymond C.
Your average, everyday Chinese bakery...with a selection of Chinese baked goods for all around a dollar or less, you CAN'T go wrong :) There is more space in here than some other bakeries, so if you do want to sit down and enjoy your yummy snack, you are able to do so here.
(3)Danan R.
I got a tiramisu cake ( a little pricey for Chinatown at $20) for my dad's birthday but the mousse went rancid and acidic after 1 day in the refrigerator. Yes, it was good, but the mousse could have been creamier and I don't think it's in any 3-member household's best interest to polish off an entire cake in 1 day in order to prevent it from going bad, unless, of course, the members wanted simultaneous heart attacks. Maybe we just got the cake on an off day? I want to give it 2.5 stars but I'll round up to 3, because they have been decent in the past.
(3)Christopher R.
After grabbing a banh mi at QT, I thought to head over to the nearest bakery to pick up dessert as well. They hooked me up with three items for only $2.75. First, I got a red bean moshi for directly after the sandwich. It was large and gooey and awesome. I then grabbed a buttercream cone, which I tested pre-afternoon coffee break. At first, I was disappointed because the 'buttercream' in the name is to be taken literally--there's no sugar/sweetness involved. Luckily, the 'cone' (i.e. a sweet roll in a vaguely conical shape containing the buttercream) provides plenty of that. Combined they are a force to be reckoned with. UPDATE: I just shared half with my gaijin officemate & his mind was likewise blown by the deliciousness of the buttercream cone. I also have a red bean cake just chllin' on my desk for now. It looks delicious, at least.
(4)Jeff M.
So a screw up on my part. The tiramisu & cheesecake, and mousse type cakes aren't in the $1.50 range that I initially stated; I was in there again yesterday, and they're $2.00 - $2.50. A dollar more in cost, but still incredibly amazing. The ladies in there are so nice. That is all.
(5)Lydia T.
I like the milk tea there the best and the best custard bun in chinatown. Gotta be careful though, make sure you get them when they are fresh. So in my dozens of visits there I got ONE smile from the lady that takes my order and I like to play a little game with myself and try to be super nice and make her smile again. It never works. (Yes I have tried tipping and that didn't work either)
(4)Lisa M.
There aren't enough words for how much I love K.C. Their Taro Rolls are great and their ham/egg/cheese rolls are pretty good too. Oh, and aside from the Taro rolls, my favorite product by far is the raisin bread. If given the option, I'd probably house the whole thing myself...plain...no topping necessary. I also like to get the 6 pack of those plain butter roll things in the corner and spread Nutella all over them...
(5)Trinette G.
My hubby and I have been enjoying this joint for years. Now our children love it too. It's great for kids. They enjoy the self serve setup. Some of our faves are the Rainbow cake, Pineapple buns, Sesame ball, Snowball bun, and Hot Dog bun. In the case of bubble tea, I prefer the coffee. The price is excellent and the service is great. Yesterday I served a bunch of rolls to my son's class to celebrate is birthday. It was a hit. Many kids have missed out on these perfect pastries!
(4)Josh Q.
Decent pastries offered here at reasonable prices. The only downside is they close very early - not a good option if you want to have pastries for post-dinner dessert!
(3)C Q.
3.5 stars because the bakery is located in Philly Chinatown, where you can find better Chinese buns and cake easily. We visited a few bakeries in Chinatown. Since I prefer to choose my own buns, I always ended up buying some bread here. Maybe because they bake the buns in the store, the store always smelled like freshly baked bread. But I had to say that I am a little disappointed with the things we got here. They were still not bad, but you can find better buns/cake/bubble tea somewhere else. We got a bubble tea, a fried dumpling, a vanilla Swiss roll, a few sweet buns, a few savory ones. The fried dumplings (seasoned ground pork wrapped inside sweet rice dough (like the mochi) and then deep fried) were really good. The outer "crust" was crunchy and the mochi portion was chewy. The bubble tea had good flavor, but some of the bubbles were not cooked through. All the buns were not bad, except the roasted pork bun. The fillings for the roasted pork bun were like paste. I couldn't taste any actual roasted pork in the bun. If we visit Philly again, I think we will go to Bread Top to get the baked goods.
(3)Kimberly K.
You can smell the butter when you walk in the place! The white bread loaf is delicious by itself or with a bit of butter. New found treasure: garlic bread baguette! Eat the morsels with in a day as it gets stale quickly- no preservatives. Forget French - Asian bakeries rock.
(5)Nicole L.
cheap but good
(3)Annie M.
Yum! Of the bakeries I've tried in Chinatown, this one is my favorite. The buns taste very fresh and soft. They offer all the typical buns you find including roasted pork, custard, pineapple, red bean, etc. They also serve various cakes and egg tarts. My favorite here was the custard bun and the egg tart ( I still want to try the french style tart). I'll definitely be coming back here for more buns. Each bun is about 80 cents and the slices of cakes are about $2.50.
(4)Darlene S.
When i started hanging out in Chinatown, this was the bakery i frequented a lot. I always got pork buns, corn buns, almond danish roll thing (lol), and fried dumpling. I also love their fruit tart & chocolate mousse ! And my dad likes the bubble tea here. However, I stopped going here because I don't know if it's just me but stuff like the pork bun has gotten really salty for my taste.. but still at under $1 for one, it's still a deal.
(4)Amanda P.
I was kind of creeped out that the lady behind the counter handled my rolls and my money with her hands, but I have to say that the food was awesome! I got the chicken curry roll and the hot dog roll and the whole thing was only $1.80.
(4)Carrie E.
This is my go-to place when I need a sweet bun fix. Every time I've been there I've had something great, but the pineapple buns are my favorite. First of all, they're the size of my face. Secondly, they are friggin' awesome! Large and tasty - that's what I'm talkin' about. It can get a bit frenetic in there and since all the goods are in cases, you'll have to wait for an employee to open them up and scoop stuff out for you. But it's worth it. Once bite of their morsels and you'll find yourself with eyes closed, moaning out loud about how delish whatever it is you're eating is. At least, I did. That's not strange, is it?
(4)J Y.
as i took a detour into Philadelphia Chinatown for lunch, i feel the subtle urge to go for a custard bun right after my meal. I was surprised by the number of bakeries in Chinatown. yet after 4 bakeries later with no custard bun, I found what I was looking for here. At 0.75 per bun, this is quite a bargain. as i bit into the bun, the taste of custard envelopes thru out my taste buds and set off all my sensory alarms. the big bonus is that the bun is still warm. This is by far the BEST custard bun I've ever had in ages.
(5)Cherryl L.
the only thing i Love ordering in here are their bubble tea. My fave flavor is watermelon and lychee. fast service as well!! although it's always busy!!!!
(4)Brian L.
Stopped in here while walking around and smelled the sweet aroma of baked goods... I was looking to satisfy my craving for dan ta (egg custard) since I had those a lot when I spent my summer in Shanghai. They had a bunch here for less than a buck. We got 2 egg custards, 1 French style egg custard, 1 coconut bun, 1 sesame bun, 1 peanut butter bun, and a mango tapioca shake. So far out of the pastries, I've only tried 1 of the egg custards and the French style one. The French style one was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. The egg custard however was amazing! Since I had amazing egg custard along the streets of Shanghai a few years ago, I've been search for a good place for egg custard here in the US. Even in NYC's Chinatown, the egg custard I got was way subpar to this one. The egg custard here was just FRESH. I savored every bite into this small custard. Had I known it was gunna be this good, I woulda cleared out the tray! As for the mango tapioca shake....wowwww! This also is exactly like something I got back in Shanghai. My girlfriend and I had another tapioca shake earlier today and it wasn't bad. This however blew it out of the water. This wasn't milk tea however (not sure if they have it); this was more of a icey/smoothie shake with the tapioca pearls. The mango was sweet, not tart and sour. The pearls were just right too, not too mushy, not too stiff. Coconut bun for breakfast tomorrow along with the sesame bun (w/ mystery filling).... I strongly recommend this place to anyone! Ahh, I wanna go back now....
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