Kenny Bakery

Really delicious coffee!
Haven’t tried anything else here yet but the coffee is heaven in a cup. Seriously. There’s a Starbucks up the block on the corner. Need not go there when you’ve got a great place like this in the neighborhood.
The vibe is cool and it’s definitely a spot a lot of locals go to if you’re looking to get a feel for the area.

*Im not speaking for anything else other than their cakes. I hope everything else is better.*
As many know, «Dominican cakes» are known to have a distinct, sweet taste and it’s usually in the frosting. In my opinion, they’re up there lol.
Recently, my aunt was kind enough to pick up a birthday cake from here as this was our spot to FOR YEARS to get their delicious cakes for a birthday celebration. Sadly, when it was time to eat the cake, none of us liked it– AT ALL. Idk if the place is run now by new management and if they have a new team, which most of the time means new recipes. But sadly, the cake was very disappointing. The frosting was disgusting and the cake itself tasted dry when we even placed an order for a fresh one earlier in the week.
Sorry but they lost me here. I really hope that it was just a bad day but the cake was so bad to the point it turned me off completely from ever seeing if it really was because it was an off day. :/

This bakery needs more workers, the women that works there always has an attitude plus she ignores her customers. I don’t even bother going in there, it was better years ago.

Espresso aka café con leche aka cafecito. Get the best and cheapest darkest strongest coffee in the hood. Skip starbucks and head here for a quipe, a pastelito or an amazing“panini” aka pan a la plancha with whatever you want inside. I love mine with butter personally. Bring your best español, if not you will miss all the amazing storytelling people come to share at the counter. Trust me, nothing beats this bakery. I’ll bet my dough on it!

Pudin de pan is amazing for $ 1. Could be a meal. this place has it all… at such reasonable prices. Gotta try this place from anywhere in the 5 burroughs

The owner of Kenny Bakery engages in sexual abuse of their employees and wage theft. Do not support this business.
Plus they were closed in 2011 for health violations.
Just google «Kenny Bakery.»

This bakery has been in operation for 10+ years now. It is the Dominican baked goods heaven of the area. Before I was vegan, Sunday mornings were filled with chicken and queso pastelitos. Their pastelitos are delicious, as they are baked instead of fried. Their sandwiches are amazing as well. They make it with swiss cheese, which even of you hate the cheeses, you’ll love it in the context of the dish.
Nowadays, although white flour is not the best for my lifestyle, and I’m craving real bad, I get their «pan de agua» or a «yaniqueque.» Both are meat and dairy free.
When you walk in, you usually see the regulars drinking their coffee and engaging in conversation. So, if you don’t know Spanish, then get out your comfort zone and do some meaningful interaction for once.

The best local bakery with tons of character and flavorful confections.
The guava and cheese turn over is my favorite. Their coffee is spot on.
I can wait to load up with Dominican goodies for the holidays.

AWESOME café con leche (latte). I keep coming just for their coffee. The best I’ve had in NYC and at $ 1.25 who could resist. Strong Spanish coffee with the creamiest milk ever. They keep the milk warm in a pot over an electric burner. I guess this is what gives it a particular taste. Their coffee is just amazing. They offer tons of pastries. Too many to choose from. Their bread is delectable. I have tried the pan de agua and pan sobao. Both are very tasty and almost addicting. They make sandwiches and many other savory treats, like meat patties. This place is worth a visit.

Kenny Bakery is my local neighborhood bakery. Of course you can find fresh baked bread and pastries, but they also offer a ton of Dominican treats.
For family gatherings I usually stop by and pick up a flan, which is so amazing, or a fresh loaf of bread. Also, even though it’s really unhealthy I like their fried goods like the pasteles, quipes, and such to snack on. On weekends, I’ll grab some toast and oatmeal to go for breakfast (my all time favorite!).
I recommend trying any of the above if you’ve never had anything from a Dominican bakery before.

My awesome neighborhood bakery! Their café con leche is potent, they have the cheese breads, and yummy yummy pastel de guava y queso. And empanadas, papa rellenas etc. Delish!

This Dominican bakery is less than a minute’s walk from my sister’s apartment. And every time I visit, I always stop by. After all, their desserts are just whoa.
I am a big fan of their flan de leche. They sell it by the slice, at 1.75 USD per piece. But I couldn’t get enough that I usually just get one whole flan, for 8.00 USD. It is a steal, and yes, with the right amount of sweetness.
Aside from the flan, we have also gotten the tres leches cake, which my sister loves. I haven’t been disappointed by those either.
There’s a lot of people here, especially during the morning. If you only speak English, never worry. Speak clearly, smile, and you won’t regret it.
Finally, I have to say that they have plenty of other offerings than sweets. But I just get distracted by their desserts that I make a beeline for them.

Dominican bakeries are awesome, having a range of pastry treats for any time of day.
This particular bakery was a part of my morning for the better part of three years while I worked uptown and played a major role in helping me survive my work days.
The coffee here is outstanding. Strong, espresso style coffee mixed with some milk, cinnamon and sugar is like dessert for breakfast, and this place truly does the café con leche right.
Also, getting a tostada con queso con tomate (grilled cheese with tomato) always made my mornings better and had me feeling stuffed before I was two hours into the day. For those that want to try this tasty sandwich, I recommend asking for a sprinkling of salt as well.
At lunch, I’d ask for the tostada con queso with ham, which is prepared right before your eyes (as is every sandwich) and comes out warm, toasty, and delicious.
If you’re in a rush and can’t wait to have something prepared (or you simply lose ten minutes due to the overwhelming morning crowds), then order a relleno, which is like a pre-​made ham and cheese rolled up in a piece of tasty bread. The quipes here, which are beef-​filled pastries made of yuca (I think, although I just eat them and don’t ask questions) are also a treat, especially if heated up.
If you’re in need of a sweet fix, the bizcochos (Dominican cakes) are noteworthy here too. I recommend the guava, dulce de leche, or pineapple filling.
Oh, and a note for the uninitiated in Dominican bakeries (and many things Dominican): your best bet is to just shout your order and then attach a polite «Please» at the end.
This place can be chaotic and the workers get stressed and can easily overlook the timid that do not make their presence felt, so you must assert yourself and let it be known that you would like to order (diplomatically, of course).

Café con Leche… yum! I kept calling them lattes, until another customer said, «that’s Dominican coffee», to which I replied, «It looks like espresso and milk to me. Café con Leche?» «Yes Café con leche» Nice lady behind counter: «No sugar?» I cant wait for the next one and a baguette!