A long-running Austin Street bakery chain outpost described by QNS/Astoria Post as known for long lines and popular pastries, generating a wave of social media outcry among devoted customers when it was temporarily shut by the Health Department in 2021.
70-28 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
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QNS/Astoria Post described the Forest Hills location as "known for its long lines and popular pastries" prior to a 2021 Health Department closure, reflecting an established reputation for crowds among its pastry offerings.
The closure prompted a strong social media outcry from devoted customers, per QNS/Astoria Post, underscoring the location's loyal, high-demand following even as the bakery has since remained operational.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Walk-in, order-at-counter bakery
No specific wait time was reported, but QNS/Astoria Post described the Forest Hills location as known for long lines around its popular pastries.
No reservation policy was reported; as a bakery/cafe it operates on a walk-in, order-at-counter basis.
Yes, it operates as a walk-in bakery, though QNS/Astoria Post noted a reputation for long lines at the Forest Hills location.
Sources: QNS / Astoria Post