PABADE CAFE AND BAKERY — Restaurant in New York

My son and my wife have such a sweet tooth! Every day, we need to look for a place where to have a cookie, a cupcake, an ice cream... OK... I have that too, that's true. 😂 Again, it's not always easy to find a good place in a city you don't know so well. So Google maps is our friend... Or so we think, because I can't say it's always right... That day, we tried to go to several of the places Google recommended but they were closed, or out of pastries, or were simply not appealing enough... Finally, we ended up at Pabade Cafe and Bakery. The place is super small. And it was packed because there was a soccer game. But we still could go in, order a few pastries and even sit at the corner of the bar: not so comfy but, at least, it was hotter than the outside! The staff was so nice and they gave us free pastries on top of what we ordered because they were about to close. Unfortunately the pastries were just ok, really not worth going there on purpose. So was the coffee. The price was fair too, not too cheap but not too expensive either for NYC standards. Overall it was a good experience thanks to the very nice people I met at the bar... but this is not a place I would think about recommending.

Quality & taste: 5/10 Quantities: 7/10 Atmosphere: 4/10 Originality: 6/10 Ratio price / quality: 6/10 Service: 10/10 How I felt afterwards: 6/10

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I was tasked with bringing food to a work meeting and I'm so glad that I went with Pabade Cafe and Bakery because of the sandwiches and pastries were DELICIOUS! I called a couple days before the day of the meeting to place the order and coordinated with Diana, who is so lovely and sweet! She answered my questions with patience, adjusted the order based on accommodations, and threw in napkins, plates, cups, cutlery (which is really nice to not have to worry about). I'm so glad that I ordered ahead of time because the pastries go quickly and I see why! When I went to pick up, the items were ready, all the workers were kind and helpful, and I chatted with two patrons who expressed that I did good choosing this place--always a great sign! Needless to say, the folks in the meeting enjoyed the food immensely and I ordered an iced latte for myself that had the perfect balance of espresso, milky yumminess and sweetness :) My only regret is not capturing pictures because everything was assembled beautifully. Thank you Diana and everyone at Pabade, I will definitely be frequenting this cafe whenever I'm in...

I recently visited this café after reading some rave reviews, but unfortunately, my experience didn’t quite match the hype, especially when it came to their croissants. I tried the guava croissant, which had an interesting and enjoyable flavor combination, but the croissant itself was disappointing—very doughy and bready rather than flaky, as a croissant should be.

As for the coffee, I was intrigued by their advertised “mocha pot coffee,” expecting a traditional home-style Moka pot brew. However, it turned out to be more of a chocolate syrup mocha, which wasn’t what I had in mind. While the staff at the front desk were friendly and welcoming, the coffee and pastries left a lot to be desired.

If you’re looking for a flaky croissant and a robust cup of coffee in the Harlem area, I’d recommend walking a few blocks over to Super Nice Coffee. There’s definitely room for improvement here, and I hope to see some changes...