Bench Flour Bakers

Holy COWWWW this is one of the best breakfast spots I’ve been too in a LONG time!! Wow. Everything was phenomenal, but my top recs are - cardamom morning bun - char siu breakfast sandwich - pineapple pork bun breakfast sandwich Grab a sourdough loaf on your way out! Coffee is also delicious

This is such a cute cafe! It's a little out of the way but worth the trip. There's some seating inside but it can get busy so you might want to think about when you head over. What drew my here was the layering of again flavors with more traditionally American/European style baked goods and dishes. Their specials change frequently which is fun and their baked goods rotate as well. I had their special which a scallion pancake with eggs. My husband got the omelette off their regular menu which came with the must amazing slices of sourdough bread! 100% would go back. The folks working there are also super nice. I am constantly seeing them post new things online that I want to try!

Phenomenal hidden gem bakery in Astoria. I’m glad it’s out of the way otherwise it’d have a massive line 😅. The croissant is 9/10: crispy, flaky, buttery, and slightly burnt. The pandan muffin was not too sweet (light) and had a crispy top with soft bottom and interior. Perfect muffin structure and exactly as sweet as you want it. Coffee was pretty standard, and so was the food. These bakers definitely know what they’re doing.

I wish they had more indoor seating options because every time I visited, there weren’t any available tables. Since they’re always packed, there’s always a wait time. The food is good, and they always have some special dishes that are worth trying. I particularly enjoyed the bourbon chicken hush and the French toast.

The brunch here hits the mark. The pastries are genuinely tasty, and the cookies hold their own. The kitchen is on the smaller side, so if the crowd picks up, expect a bit of a wait, but the food makes it worth staying. The pickles lean heavily toward the sour side, so if you like things a bit softer in balance, leaving them aside works well. Overall, it is a very good spot.