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5 Estrellas Bakery & Cafe
$ · Bakery

3451 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
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Best Bakery in Hamilton Heights

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

5 Estrellas Bakery & Cafe 8.2
Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Comfort Food Classics Family Friendly Favorites Quick Bites Champions
5 Estrellas Bakery & Cafe is a Dominican bakery-cafe near Riverbank State Park where neighborhood regulars rotate between morning pastries, strong coffee, and hearty lunch plates. It doubles as a cake shop, turning out celebratory tres leches and layer cakes alongside everyday baked goods.
Must-Try Dishes: Pollo Guisado, Tres Leches Cake, Pastelitos Cubanos
Scores:
Value: 8.6 Service: 7.7 Consistency: 7.9 Food Quality: 8.3 Atmosphere: 6.5 Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: Dominican bakery-cafe where you can grab both hot plates and celebration cakes.
Who should go: Anyone craving Dominican comfort food and affordable custom cakes.
When to visit: Mornings for pastries and coffee, midday for full Dominican lunch plates.
What to order: Pollo Guisado lunch special, Tres Leches Cake, Pastelitos Cubanos.
Insider tip: Pick up a whole tres leches cake in advance for birthdays and park picnics at Riverbank.