Allan's Bakery

"Allan’s, the decades-old bakery based in Flatbush, Brooklyn, now has a second location on the Lower East Side." - Luke Fortney

"Caribbean baked goods available for takeout from 7:30am to 5:30pm daily." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren

"A third-generation, family-run cultural institution located on the “power block” of Flatbush’s Little Caribbean. Favorites here include currants rolls, hard dough bread, coconut drops, black cake, and just the overall vibe. If you’re heading here on a weekend, expect a line out the door and maybe even loud soca music blaring on the sidewalk. The wait is worth it and is all part of the experience. NYC Guide The Best Caribbean Food In Brooklyn’s Little Caribbean" - Shelley Worrell

"A small crowd forms outside of Allan’s Bakery most mornings, and though many of the people in line are here for currant rolls and coconut bread, the patties are likewise worth the wait. The standard beef version — done up in a soft, light-brown crust — costs just under $2 each, while another made with cod fish ($3.95) is full of flakey, fishy flavor. Order one of each, and one of the currant rolls advertised in large font on its sign, for a full meal." - Luke Fortney

"A third-generation, family-run cultural institution located on what I call the “power block” in Little Caribbean—not only are several of my favorite eateries and markets located on this corridor, but also Little Mo Wine & Spirits, which curates an eclectic lineup of rums from the Caribbean. Back to Allan’s. I absolutely love currants rolls and hard dough bread. Other favorites include coconut drops, black cake, and just the overall vibe. If you’re heading there on a weekend, expect a line out the door and maybe even loud soca music blaring on the sidewalk. Trust me, the wait is worth it and is all part of the experience." - Shelley Worrell 31