1 Buen Sabor Bakery — Restaurant in New York

The two times I've been here, plus the one time someone bought me breakfast from here, is enough for me to give 5 stars. If you come here early enough, the breads and other pastries are still warm & fresh. One of the most popular breads is the pan de jamón y queso, and if you want it you better be there super early. Early bird gets the worm! I appreciate the size of the ham that they put in the bread. It's not a measly one inch noodle sized piece of ham like other bakeries give. It's a ham and cheese bread & you expect ham, don't you? YOU GET MY VOTE FOR THE HAM AND CHEESE BREAD.

Honestly, what pushed me to even write this review was the pan con guava y queso. Omg. That bread actually has guava oozing, and the creamy cheese mingling with the guava, and the outside of the bread has a good bite to it, while the inside is still soft and warm. You can have your breads warmed up if you like. They even ask you if you want it warmed up. Say yes. Trust me.

The ladies helping out are friendly & nice. The prices are fair (minimum $7 needs to be spent to use a debit or credit card), the place overall is clean and not cramped, and the actual plates of food come with a decent amount of food (you might even be able to share a plate if you want).

My review is solely based on the pastries, but if they're this good, I can only imagine the...

This place was just a gem when it was smaller..fast attemptive service, most delicious fresh dollar coffee, fresh baked goods and food, and the best hot sauce I've ever had anywhere...would buy stuff just to enjoy that delicious sauce.... I used to go almost every single day.Then they closed it for renovations..I couldnt wait for them to open again...then it did...and like many places that's where the downfall began. First they changed the recipe of the hot sauce, and it was overpowering heat and not the flavorful kind...I stopped asking for any all together...its bad...by far the saddest part of the demise of this place...they hired alot more staff...yet half the time you catch them eating, talking among themselves and slow as heck to serve you, even though there are 5 women behind the counter vs. the two they had before who were much nicer and more personable. They raised the price on the coffee..and it tastes bitter now..so not the fresh well prepared coffee I was used to. The quality of the food changed as well...its lost its homemade feel and the ration of rice to protein is like 85% to 15%it's not balanced at all...I ordered soup and it was chock full of potatoes and one piece of chicken with a massive bone that took up half the container...so disappointed...I seldomly go there anymore...the saying is true.. sometimes...

Noise Complaint Regarding AC/Heat Units – 311 Notification

Javier Lopez, an owner of El Buen Sabor,

I am writing to formally address an ongoing issue concerning the excessive noise produced by the AC/heat units within the building. For the past [duration], the noise has become increasingly disruptive, particularly during the evenings and early mornings. The sound is often loud enough to disturb daily activities, making it difficult to concentrate, sleep, and maintain a peaceful environment for residents in the back of the building. We have asked the managers the the ladies there... but they acted like they dont speak English and didnt even look like they cared.

We did put a camera from our residence to record all activity of noise. I will also contact consumer affairs.

The noise continues to be a consistent problem. I have already notified 311 about this situation, and a report has been filed for further investigation.

I kindly ask for your prompt action to address the noise disturbance and investigate the root cause, whether it is a mechanical issue or a maintenance concern. The comfort and quality of life for residents should be a top priority, and this persistent noise is significantly...