LELECHA（Tea and Bakery）

Originally found in Shanghai, this is one of the many bubble tea chains that have come over from China. I have been to this spot a handful of times, and they are always pretty crowded. The place has a good location, being close enough to Bryant Park but not too close, and far enough from Herald Square that you don't get the K-Town crowd. As expected, the workers here seemed overwhelmed the first time I was here, but they improved on subsequent visits. The first time, I didn't bother with tea and bought a pastry instead. I got the $6.99 Luigi Pistachio "Mini," with a full-sized version for $11.99. There is also a "Mario" version made with walnuts instead of pistachios. The small oat loaf had sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and pistachios embedded in it and was filled with pistachio cream. The bread had a pillowy, slightly chewy texture, with pistachio and the two seeds adding a bit of texture and some sweetness. There wasn't that much cream inside, but what was there was well-flavored. It was tasty overall, very lightly sweet, as is typical for Asian desserts, and would be a good option if you want a less buttery version of the pistachio croissants you find everywhere. The other times I've been here, I ordered drinks. I'm generally not someone who loves most bubble teas, as I prefer my drinks less sweet and with more tea flavor. The Oolong Breeze I once ordered was a bit above average. It was better than your generic spots like Vivi or Kung Fu, and it smelled nicely fragrant. The other time, I had an Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea, as it was cold out. The cup was a bit awkward to puncture, but I eventually got into it, and the flavor was alright. I prefer the osmanthus flavor from some other spots, as I found there was a bit too much milk. It was alright overall. This place is pretty solid. It's not the best at anything, but it's above average and certainly beats most spots in the surrounding area.

Stopped by Lelecha for their Valentine’s rose drinks and really liked them. The hot rose milk tea was perfect for a cold NYC day. Not too sweet and the rose flavor was strong but smooth. You can even eat the rose petals, which is a nice touch. The sparkling rose drink (“Heart Rose”) was lighter and refreshing, with rose petals and jelly inside. Pretty and easy to drink. Also tried a few bakery items — the spicy pork floss bagel had a nice kick, and the matcha dirty bun was loaded with matcha flavor (big enough to share). The black sesame swirl bun is better warmed up. Good spot for tea and pastries. Gets busy on weekends.

It has become my go-to spot on busy workdays. They have milk tea, coffee, and a great selection of breads and pastries. Everything is fresh, and the egg tarts are especially amazing — my favorite. It’s perfect for grabbing breakfast before work or taking a quick afternoon tea break. Cozy space, friendly staff, and always a pleasant experience.

This place is our best find during the most recent trip to NYC. The egg tarts were creamy and smooth. We loved it so much that we had to go back and packed more before heading to the airport. We also loved all the unique and lovely bread selections. Please come open more stores in the west coast!

We went here on a whim searching for bubble tea in NYC. Besides bubble tea, they had a huge selection of drinks and various pastries and cakes. We ended up going for a hot oolong milk tea with tapioca and an egg tart, both delicious. The space was cozy with some seating and tables, and the staff was friendly. You can order on a kiosk screen or at the cashier.

In short: over-marketed, underwhelming, unhygienic and poorly run. Don’t get fooled by IG like us. Don’t let the pretty Instagram photos fool you — this place is a hard pass and I definitely wouldn’t come back. The moment you walk in, it feels messy and uncared for: drinks spilled on the floor, dirty tables piled with trays, and pastries that look mediocre at best. The vibe is more chaotic rest stop than café, with people camped out charging their phones everywhere. We specifically came for their “famous” egg tart since they advertise it so heavily. The staff handed it to us cold, and when we politely asked if they could warm it up, we got attitude and a muttered refusal. The jasmine drink we ordered was just okay. The egg tart? Absolutely not worth the hype.

I’m so excited to see the Asian bagel trend making its way to the US. The fillings are rolled inside the bagels, and the texture is fluffier than NY style bagels. I was skeptical about their egg tart (as I’ve had some of the best back in Hong Kong), but I was so wrong.. IT’S GOING TO BLOW YOUR MIND! Their drinks are surprisingly affordable, and you can add milk mochi (my fave!) as a topping. I asked for minimal sugar, and they were actually lightly sweetened. ＊Butter Caramel Egg Tart 黃油焦糖盒子撻 $5.49 *** Their egg tart boasts a 1:1.8 egg-to-milk ratio: the custard was creamy, and jiggly. The laminated pastry stayed crisp and flaky even without reheating, thanks to how fresh they make them. They even have a tiramisu version that I’ve been eyeing. ＊Garlic Pretzel Bagel 蒜香鹼水貝果 $5.49 * This low-oil, low-sugar pretzel bagel makes it more guilt-free, and I really wish pretzel bagels were more common here. You can imagine it as a mix between a salty pretzel and a chewy bagel. Heads up: the garlic aroma is INTENSE. You can even smell it through the packaging lol. Bring breath mints. You've been warned. ＊ Spicy Pork Floss Bagel 豬肉脯辣肉鬆貝果 $5.49 *** SPICY ALERT! It was a soft, chewy dough rolled with pork floss, then topped with a crunchy topping. Every bite hit me with heat and savory. I’d get this again. ＊Taro Mochi Black Ceylon 芋泥麻薯紅錫蘭 $6.49 ** My favorite drink! Get this if you love taro and milk mochi. I only wished they offered alternative milk. ＊Supreme Grape Tea Smoothie巨大顆手剝葡萄 (冰沙) $5.89 The grape was decently sweet even though I got it with 30% sugar. It was refreshing and low in calories. ＊Matcha Dirty Boba Milk Tea 抹茶波霸髒髒茶 $6.89 It came with matcha cheese foam, oolong milk tea and brown sugar boba. If you always find brown sugar boba too sweet for your liking, this would be perfect.

I visited LELECHA and completely fell in love with their baked goods! The Dirty Bun is hands down my favorite, rich, molten 70.5% dark chocolate with cocoa hazelnut spread and a cocoa-dusted top. The Matcha Dirty Bun is equally amazing, with velvety matcha lava and a perfect balance of creaminess and subtle bitterness. I also loved the Tiramisu Book, shaped like a cute little book and packed with creamy goodness. Their drinks weren’t my favorite, but the pastries are absolutely worth it. If you’re a fan of chocolate, matcha, or creative baking, this place is a must-visit in NYC!

I got their Matcha dirty bun and their Matcha Taro Bun - both were huge especially the Matcha Taro Bun! There is a large table in the middle with seating around so I would say there is plenty of space to sit and enjoy. I got their stuff to go because it seems like most of it is prepackaged in foam containers and plastic bags anyway so figured it will travel well and it did. The Matcha dirty bun is indeed named appropriately; the powder will go everywhere if you aren't careful with your bite. I guess hold your breath when taking a bite to avoid inhaling the matcha lol. The Matcha Taro Bun was huge - definitely couldn't have finished it by myself. The bread was soft and had a nice chew to it. The bread was not too sweet but had a slight natural sweetness due to the raisins and read bean paste throughout the bread. The filling in the middle is the best part - lots of delicious taro! The person at the counter was very helpful and friendly.

Heard about this viral Chinese bakery opening in Manhattan and finally got my hands on their baked goods!! My friend brought them to our party but I wasn't quick enough to get pics before they quickly consumed. The Spicy Pork Jerky & Floss Bagel was probably my favorite because it brought back many childhood memories of eating pork floss buns. I liked how they packed a good amount of pork floss inside the bagel while retaining the chewiness and airiness of a bagel. I liked how the chewy jerky provided textural contrast and how it was tad spicy on the outside. The Garlic Cheese Bun indeed radiated a strong garlic aroma which I enjoyed! I thought the cream cheese part would be really heavy but it was lighter than expected. The Dirty Bun did a great job of making the top layer kinda crispy with a soft chocolate custard on the inside. The cocoa powder on top confers this chocolate bitterness that balanced other sweet flavors of the bread and custard. The black sesame & milk crumble swirl bun reminded me of the Cantonese cocktail bun but with more sesame embedded into the bread and black sesame filling. I enjoyed it cause it again brought back childhood memories but also loved how it wasn't too sweet despite a packed filling. I look forward to checking out their other pastries and drinks!!

Lelecha's Valentine's rose series is actually worth trying. The hot rose milk tea was my favorite -- comforting, floral, and not overly sweet. Great on a freezing day. The sparkling rose drink was lighter and had jelly inside, which was fun. Bakery items were solid too. The spicy pork floss bagel had real heat, and the matcha dirty bun was packed with matcha cream and powder (definitely shareable). Black sesame swirl bun is better heated. Nice casual stop for tea and pastries. Weekend crowds are real.

Originally found in Shanghai, this is one of the many bubble tea chains that have come over from China. I have been to this spot a handful of times, and they are always pretty crowded. The place has a good location, being close enough to Bryant Park but not too close, and far enough from Herald Square that you don't get the K-Town crowd. As expected, the workers here seemed overwhelmed the first time I was here, but they improved on subsequent visits. The first time, I didn't bother with tea and bought a pastry instead. I got the $6.99 Luigi Pistachio "Mini," with a full-sized version for $11.99. There is also a "Mario" version made with walnuts instead of pistachios. The small oat loaf had sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and pistachios embedded in it and was filled with pistachio cream. The bread had a pillowy, slightly chewy texture, with pistachio and the two seeds adding a bit of texture and some sweetness. There wasn't that much cream inside, but what was there was well-flavored. It was tasty overall, very lightly sweet, as is typical for Asian desserts, and would be a good option if you want a less buttery version of the pistachio croissants you find everywhere. The other times I've been here, I ordered drinks. I'm generally not someone who loves most bubble teas, as I prefer my drinks less sweet and with more tea flavor. The Oolong Breeze I once ordered was a bit above average. It was better than your generic spots like Vivi or Kung Fu, and it smelled nicely fragrant. The other time, I had an Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea, as it was cold out. The cup was a bit awkward to puncture, but I eventually got into it, and the flavor was alright. I prefer the osmanthus flavor from some other spots, as I found there was a bit too much milk. It was alright overall. This place is pretty solid. It's not the best at anything, but it's above average and certainly beats most spots in the surrounding area.

Went there on a Tuesday night and unfortunately, many of their items were sold out. I was able to pick up one plain and one butter caramel egg tarts, and a garlic cheese buns. I also ordered their jasmine breeze, which I didn't particularly liked because it tasted very bland. The tea flavor was not enough for me even though I already requested less ice and there was too much milk. All the other items, I got them to go and tried them the next day. The egg tarts were decent. The crust was flaky and the center was creamy. I honestly couldn't taste too much of a difference between the plain and butter caramel. The size was great and I guess it's because they have to justify the cost but I definitely prefer Portuguese egg tarts over this. To my surprise, I really enjoyed their garlic cheese bun. I reheated it a little, enough for it to be warm but not hot enough to for the cream to completely melt. The bread was soft and pillowy, extremely garlic and fragrant and had just the right about of creaminess and sweetness to balance out the flavors. As for the shop itself, there's a counter in the middle that splits and store in half with some stools for you to sit. The counter was quite dirty and no one was cleaning it up. There's also a lot of people that appears to be working behind the counter but I waited for quite some time to order even though there's only 1 person in front of me. And after she was done ordering, the person working the cashier just stood around and waited awhile before she took my order. They also seemed a little disorganized. My order number on the screen still says it's being prepared when my drink was already done waiting for me to pick it up. Overall, the flavors seem interesting but not enough when there's so much competition in the city. Nothing really stood out and nothing you couldn't find elsewhere. I most likely won't be back.

The tea is so fragrant! The jasmine and oolong tea were both very good. The butter caramel egg tart was amazing even though I ate it later, when it wasn't fresh anymore. It was so creamy inside and the laminated layers were so crispy. I'd love to come back and try more of the menu. The staff were kind, and they made the drinks quickly. There is a bit of seating inside, but the store interior is very small.

I visited this bakery because my friend works quite close to them. I got a couple of items from them but only remembered to take pictures of one of them. I think I got the matcha dirty bun? It was fine, it was very bready but also had a strong matcha flavor. I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I also took home the spicy pork floss bagel, which was very spicy. I also took home a pork floss bun with a mochi and egg inside and it was fine. I steamed the bun when I ate it the next day and the mochi melted into a nice custardy interior. Place is... meh. My friend ordered the same pork floss bun with the mochi and egg but asked them to reheat it. Not sure what happened, maybe my friend should have stayed standing there but they basically reheated it and then left it there until my friend went back to the front to check on it about ten minutes later. It was literally just sitting in the microwave. On the screen, it said that her order was still being prepared and neither of us heard them call her order number. When I paid for my items, they were also very busy and didn't acknowledge me for a few minutes even though I was ready to pay. We went during lunchtime so they were also getting online orders, but it was a little odd that they didn't even say "sorry give me a moment." I was studiously ignored and had to stand and wait like a shmuck for maybe five minutes.

I have to say if you love Taro this is the bakery for you! Highly recommend their coconut taro drink made with fresh Taro. It was super delicious and they had small taro mochi balls in the drink too. The taro was a bit cold, I asked for a hot drink, also I waited a good 15 min for my drink. Also tried the matcha taro bun, it was very sweet but good, I'd prefer if they made the buns less sweet. Also the buns are massive in size. The staff are very nice and sweet and told me all about their pastries. Also had to try the egg tart and it don't disappoint, very tasty and so soft the egg part. Luckily I came on a Monday morning and not to many people were here.

I really enjoyed the unique flavors. This is not an Americanized Chinese tea and pastry bakery. The flavors are different and a real treat. I can't say if this is authentic, but I would assume so. I ordered Red Date Ginger Milk, Tremella & Pear Herbal Tea, Butter Caramel Egg Tart, Blueberry Basque Cheese Tart, Garlic Cheese Bun and a Matcha Dirty Bun. The Butter Caramel Egg Tart was wonderful, and the Blueberry Basque Cheese Tart really satisfied my sweet tooth. The Matcha Dirty Bun is delicious. The savory Garlic Cheese Bun was less to my taste. Highly recommended for a distinctly authentic Chinese bakery with traditional flavors. I think some will love the food and some will not, but no one can say they are Americanized for commercial reasons. The flavors are unique. They are truly playing to their own drummer, and faithful to their traditional cuisine. IMO, a must try, just for the different flavors, even if you don't love everything. Maybe, you will surprise yourself! After all, what is food and life, if not an adventure?

This bubble tea and Asian snack place was near my hotel. I kept walking by it, so eventually I needed to try it! The inside is bright and airy. They do a pretty good takeout and delivery business. There's not much seating inside, but there is some public seating outside. They have matcha cakes, egg tarts, and because it was around the holidays, cute holiday baked goods like a Christmas Reindeer Chocolate Bagel!! They were adorable (but pricey.) I ordered the Hot Fuding White Milk Tea because it was so cold and I didn't want anything caffeinated. Service was fine. The milk tea was good. Very accessible via transit.

Asian bake ry ! Popular in Shanghai and I'm excited to have tried it ! Try their egg tart

After brunch, my friends and I were looking for some sort of café with seats, so that we could exchange our Secret Santa gifts. We found Lelecha. It was a Sunday at around 3 PM, and it wasn't too busy at that time. They have limited seating, but it worked out. We also ordered some drinks - I was looking for something caffeine-free since I already had two cups of coffee that day. Apparently, there are only two options: some sort of herbal tea, and a taro milk tea. I went with the taro milk tea with taro balls, and I enjoyed it. I especially liked the taro balls. They had a nice chew to them, and you can't find this at a lot of bubble tea spots. For this drink in particular, you couldn't choose the 30% sweetness level for some reason. It was either unsweet, 50% or 100%. I opted for the unsweet, which was the right move, because it still tasted like there was some sugar in there. Some feedback - they need a new menu system because they use a screen for it, but it flashes between the menu and pictures of drinks, so you have to speed read in order to decide what you want to order. Not sure I'd come back, just because there are so many other bubble tea spots around I'd like to try, the next time I'm in the area.

Thought the egg tart was pretty good. Really enjoyed the egg custard flavor. Also ess pretty big and heavy and worth the price. Personally thought the egg flavor was pretty strong but I do still recommend.

Lelecha is a popular Chinese bakery that now has a location in NYC & is quite popular & rightfully so. I went in to try one of their egg tarts & soon realized they have many different options. I opted for the basque cheesecake egg tart & the tiramisu egg tart. The former was absolutely delicious but the latter was alright at best. It was simply a bit too much going on for me, & the crust was soggy as well. All in all, I would opt for their simple menu items here versus anything else.

I love the spicy pork floss, chicken avocado, and salted egg taro buns! Get these! The egg tart and garlic bun is good as well. I tried one of the drinks but forgot which, it wasn't anything different. Would need to try others to get a better gauge. Wavy table in the middle of the bakery is a decision, but it looks cool, I guess. Service was ok. Not really helpful but not rude.

Cute little cafe, with limited seating. Service is great, some of the bread is out to grab while the tarts are heated behind glass. We got the basque cheese and the tiramisu. The basque cheese was yummy, warm ~ good flaky crust and soft center. The tiramisu was ok, not so much tiramisu flavor, could maybe have soaked in coffee a bit more. Tastes more like a mocha tart. The latte was good, oat milk version was a bit off. Took around 15 min to get drinks. They also had a little scratch and win if you spent more than $20. Got a free magnet, cute place to try once ~

Buns and tarts looked delicious. The bakery had a few seats in the center but service was a bit slow. I waited a while to check out even though there was only one person in front of me. That said, the butter caramel tart was good - not too sweet, flaky and for a tart, on the larger side. The flavor itself wasn't anything special, but I would still get it again if I was in the area craving an egg tart. I also got the mochi salted egg pork floss bun which is mostly bread and mochi so carb on carb. For the price I probably wouldn't get again as you can barely taste the salted egg or pork floss.

Trying this in NYC while visiting! I got the tiramisu tart ($6.49) and floral quartet oolong milk tea ($4.49). The tiramisu was really good! The filling has the egg tart custard with the flaky crust and the cream wasn't too sweet. Service was good as the staff helped recommend drinks when I couldn't decide. There is limited seating inside on booth chairs. They have a restroom for customers. You can only order drinks at the kiosk.

Service: 4.6/5 Food: 3.4/5 Price: $10-$20 Like a bougie Chinese bakery, they take the classics + elevate them. Very futuristic aesthetic with a row of seats. I like that they have model pastries displayed so it doesn't create a bottleneck for first-timers looking at the selection. Ordering + packing process is a little confusing especially since they have a packing counter + self-order kiosks that are a little hidden. What I Ordered: - Garlic Pretzel Bagel: garlic, chewy, def not a bagel texture - Avocado Smoked Chicken Bun: peppery chicken, couldn't taste the avo - Matcha Dirty Bun: one-note, too much matcha, no balance - Luigi Pistachio Loaf: well balanced, not too sweet - Golden Rice Mochi Oolong: slightly floral, rice texture reminds me of those yogurt drinks, mochi was better than I expecte - Honeydew Coconut Bliss: like a melona, creamy, not too heavy, didn't care for the jelly

I would stick to eating the egg tarts and chocolate buns/bread here. Tiramisu tart is very good. I like the crunchy chocolate topping of the chocolate bun and the loaf. I wish they put more boba per drink when you order. Tons of tea options though. "Mango Pomelo Sago Cake" is a misnomer - not a cake but just a slice of mango with some yogurt and a sprinkle of pomelo and weird crunchy fake boba (not actual sago). Total ripoff The luigi bread needs a lot more pistachio cream. The ratio is completely off and it would be way better if it had more cream to bread.

I'm so excited to see the Asian bagel trend making its way to the US. The fillings are rolled inside the bagels, and the texture is fluffier than NY style bagels. I was skeptical about their egg tart (as I've had some of the best back in Hong Kong), but I was so wrong.. IT'S GOING TO BLOW YOUR MIND! Their drinks are surprisingly affordable, and you can add milk mochi (my fave!) as a topping. I asked for minimal sugar, and they were actually lightly sweetened. ＊Butter Caramel Egg Tart 黃油焦糖盒子撻 $5.49 *** Their egg tart boasts a 1:1.8 egg-to-milk ratio: the custard was creamy, and jiggly. The laminated pastry stayed crisp and flaky even without reheating, thanks to how fresh they make them. They even have a tiramisu version that I've been eyeing. ＊Garlic Pretzel Bagel 蒜香鹼水貝果 $5.49 * This low-oil, low-sugar pretzel bagel makes it more guilt-free, and I really wish pretzel bagels were more common here. You can imagine it as a mix between a salty pretzel and a chewy bagel. Heads up: the garlic aroma is INTENSE. You can even smell it through the packaging lol. Bring breath mints. You've been warned. ＊ Spicy Pork Floss Bagel 豬肉脯辣肉鬆貝果 $5.49 *** SPICY ALERT! It was a soft, chewy dough rolled with pork floss, then topped with a crunchy topping. Every bite hit me with heat and savory. I'd get this again. ＊Taro Mochi Black Ceylon 芋泥麻薯紅錫蘭 $6.49 ** My favorite drink! Get this if you love taro and milk mochi. I only wished they offered alternative milk. ＊Supreme Grape Tea Smoothie巨大顆手剝葡萄 (冰沙) $5.89 The grape was decently sweet even though I got it with 30% sugar. It was refreshing and low in calories. ＊Matcha Dirty Boba Milk Tea 抹茶波霸髒髒茶 $6.89 It came with matcha cheese foam, oolong milk tea and brown sugar boba. If you always find brown sugar boba too sweet for your liking, this would be perfect.

Stumble upon this bakery/bubble tea place and decided to try since I have seen a lot of people reviewing them on tik tok. I do like the decor of the place. I love the giant bread that spells out New York. It is a bakery/bubble tea place, but we only got their breads and not the drinks so cannot talk about them. But bread wise I do like the variety. They have some unique flavors that you don't see in other Asian bakeries. With that said I do feel that their products are okay. Nothing that really blew my mind comparing to other bakeries. But if you are looking for a quick bite or craving for some Asian pastries I would say give them a try.

Yummy pastries and Asian style drinks. Boba, matcha, teas. Crazy good. Not exactly a cafe since not that cozy to sit in but still worth a visit.

Cute drink spot. There's plenty of indoor seedings and they have plenty of Breads and other treats. I love like their mochi items and like that gluteness Rice items. But that's pretty much all I get from here or the only reason I would come here. The service is fast they have self-organ kiosk and they have a lot of other snacks and treats. But I only come here cuz it's convenient. If there was a Molly Tea and the area I would definitely be visiting Molly Tea. But because this place is kind of convenient to the D train I visit here else I will be going to HeyTea which is nearby.

Warmed my stomach (and my heart) with the Red Date Ginger Milk and Tremella & Pear Herbal Tea. Both chock full of the kind of Chinese ingredients and flavors I grew up with--and I love how uncompromisingly Chinese they are even as many Chinese beverage ingredients have become mainstream--and both deliciously satisfying. My only complaint was that the Red Date wasn't piping hot like the Tremella. If it had been, I'm pretty sure it could cure any respiratory ailment. We also split the large, square, decadent Butter Caramel Egg Tart. And let's just say, I didn't want to share it. Ha. No photos because I was a gluttonous little piglet and consumed it all before phoning.

Lelecha, which has only been open for one year, is a nice addition to the city's bakery scene. This new Chinese bakery brings a unique blend of traditional baked goods and modern beverage trends, offering a diverse and authentic culinary experience for both local residents and Chinese expatriates.  The location is long and narrow and you could place your order either on the wall mounted screens or at the cashier. During my visit, there were many customers and the staff was very busy. They did a very good job with displaying each item and the center decor was unique and appealing. I purchased their Tiramisu and the Pretzel Garlic Bagel. The Tiramisu was created like I prefer it....tight, on the drier side, and was artistically created. The combination of garlic and pretzel made the bagel a good choice and was thoroughly enjoyed.

The drinks and food were both above average not perfect. Also the place is a bit chaotic - they mixed up our drinks and then forgot to make my friend's so we waited like half an hour. Both drinks I had were decent but nothing super special - a coconut drink that tasted a bit artificial and a coconut taro drink that was fine but also not that different from what I've had from other places. The dirty bun I had was humongous and dense w enough carbs to feed a family of four. It was tasty esp the chocolate shell and the chocolate stuffing but just.. a lot. I would not go out of my way to go here unless I'm on a carb binge or have the metabolism of a toddler. But fine to stop by if you are in the area and in the mood to try a new place.

Really cool interior and I like how the pastries are displayed. No seating unfortunately though. I tried the dirty bun and it was pretty good. I wish it had a bit more cream and the bread was a littttle softer but it was massive and def would get again. I want to go back to try the matcha dirty bun and tiramisu tart!

I saw so many videos about this bakery and cafe from China and had to check it out. The interior is spacious and they put out all of their pastries on display (which I thought was so cute). But, there is no seating here, so it's most definitely a grab-and-go spot. They have a variety of bagels, sweet pastries, and savory pastries (as well as drinks!). I was in the mood for a savory breakfast bite, so I got their smoked chicken avocado bun. It was thick, full of chicken, and very filling. Loved it and I would love to come back to try some of their other buns!

Okay, my friend from Asia sent me this post regarding this place and so it peaked my curiosity and decided to ask A to pick up my order for me, since it's near the vicinity of errand day. I put in four drinks, yes, I know, but hey I wanted to try all these different flavours and two pastries. I find their drinks to be a lot more reasonably price than other places. I swear bubble tea shouldn't be costing $10! Iced Mango Sago Pomelo - good Mango Coconut Bliss Smoothie - good Oolong Breeze with Bubbles - not sure why, but it was really hard to get the bubbles out of this drink. I thought this was okay. I usually get no sugar, but this tea didn't taste good to me without sugar. Supreme Taro Milk - good Dirty Bun and Garlic Cheese Bun - they forgot both pastries, so whomp whomp, can't provide opinion regarding it. I do appreciate the bag is insulated, so that's a plus, but yeah, really wish they didn't forget my pastries!

Came for the matcha dirty bun, got that and the garlic cream cheese and would 100% come back for garlic cream cheese bun - you can smell the aroma the second you walk in! The matcha dirty bun has basically 0 sugar and for someone who doesn't like sweets to be that sweet, this tasted like no sugar to me unfortunately! Not salty not sweet and matcha can have a bitter note especially when dusted on top. The bun is also not nearly as fluffy as the garlic cream cheese bun. Tip: the middle section is a display of options, don't pick those up as they're not for purchase. No seating but there are plenty of seats at Bryant Park nearby! Have to come back to try the tiramisu and drinks!

I was very excited to try out this bakery and ordered 4 items to try! The inside is cool with a hyper realistic display of the pastries in the middle and you can pick out the actual pastries from cases in the wall on the left side. You pay at the register and they pack up your items for you there. One thing to consider is there's no seating inside so we took our pastries to nearby Bryant Park to enjoy. We went Sunday morning one hour after opening and many pastries were already sold out. We ordered the Garlic Pretzel Bagel and Butter Caramel Egg Tart. The bagel was small, tasted okay, but nothing special. The egg tart was huge and so tasty! We were told they restocked some items every few hours so we came back later that day and tried the Matcha Dirty Bun and Salted Egg Taro Bun. The dirty bun was a huge cream puff and messy to eat. The bun was yummy and had good flavor. Overall we still weren't able to try some of the items we wanted to. It was pricey but the egg tart and salted egg taro bun were worth it. I do want to come back and give some other pastries a try.

Good tea place! Not my favorite in the city (need to try more drinks) but got the mochi rice oolong milk tea at zero sugar and was pleasantly surprised at how the subtle sweetness of the rice and mochi complemented the milk tea. When came near closing, almost all pastries were sold out. Would come back next time to try other stuff!

Rarely do I give 5 stars for rating because I always feel that there can be improvements. I just tried their butter croissant and to me it's perfection! It's a light and flaky square shaped croissant base with the perfect cream that's a blend between egg custard and crème brûlée. If you're a fan of Chinese custard tarts and crème brûlées, this is the product for you!!! It's not crazy sweet or too stiff. This is my newest favorite dessert! Add a nice coffee or tea and you're in yummy peace

Service was quick but the drink selection hadn't been that interesting. The peach strawberry tea was their popular / recommended drink, and I got it with 30% sugar and still found it overwhelmingly sweet. They did have some baked goods that looked yummy and pretty special. I think I'd try one of those next time and skip the drink. Ambiance was nice and the baked goods presentation was pretty interesting. Note that there is not seating inside of the cafe.

Mehhhh probably would not come here again. Kind of chaotic inside with no clear direction on where the line is. I got the strawberry jasmine drink, honeydew coconut drink, and tiramisu pastry. For both drinks, the fruit overpowered the taste so much where you aren't able to taste the jasmine/coconut. Weirdly enough, the honeydew drink has the fruit cut in an awkward thickness where you can't comfortably just swallow but it's also too thin to chew The best thing was probably the tiramisu pastry. No complaints on that They also had samples of their bagels and cream pastries inside but TBH they did not have much taste and were very mushy. Kind of just tasted like a blob of sugar with no actual distinct flavor Nothing really wow'd me so unlikely to come again, but cool to check out

I went to Lelecha on grand opening day and was surprised at how quick the service was despite how crowded the store was. Not only do they sell boba, which includes both fruit teas and milk teas, but they also have a bakery section where you can order sweet or savory freshly baked buns with various fillings. I ordered the Chunky Strawberry Peach tea. The tea was nice, refreshing, and you could taste the fresh fruit in the drink. They also let you adjust the sugar and ice levels like other boba places. I also split a Matcha Taro Red Bean bun with a friend and was pleasantly surprised by the fluffy texture of the bread and how much filling there was. All of the staff were super nice and quick to help. Will definitely be coming back!

We arrived an hour before closing and luckily there wasn't a line. I was craving boba and stumbled upon this place from TikTok! I ordered the taro mochi black Ceylon with 30% sweetness and less ice. The drink was made quickly and it was so delicious! The mochi was warm and chewy with real taro chunks mixed into it. The black ceylon tea wasn't too strong but definitely woke me up. The decor inside was quite interesting with limited seating. Next time I would like to try their dirty buns!

The egg tart was huge and filled with bouncy (not jiggly cuz it's thicc) custard. It was definitely one of the best egg tarts I've had. However, I ordered the basque cheese version and didn't think that it was any different from the regular version. The matcha dirty bun was coated in matcha power and filled with custard cream. I really liked these two and will return to try out the other interesting flavors.

I've been super excited to try Lelecha but ended up being disappointed. I got the Chunky Strawberry Peach Tea and it was super icy and crunchy and not blended up well. I've seen some people say it's better than hey tea, but I definitely disagree. The bread looked tasty but when I went to grab some there were a bunch of fruit flies flying all over and landing on some of the breads. Even though it's in a case, it's not very tightly sealed and don't close all the way, so it wasn't helping to protect the bread much. I did get one bread - the garlic cream cheese bagel and that was pretty tasty! They also had the bread decorated for Halloween which was cute. I probably wouldn't come back again besides maybe for the bread (but definitely look out for any fruit flies!!)

Food was delicious and well priced for the location. The staff was very nice as well. Will go back to try other items.

I walked by this place a few weeks ago and was very intrigued so I finally made by way back. There's not much seating in the store, but there are a few stools (~4-5) for those dining in. The bread and pastries look amazing - they have a display on the counter where you can take a look at the cross-section of the products before you buy. It was hard to choose but we got the tiramisu tart, which is a tiramisu on top of a custard tart, and the matcha taro bun. Both were really good and very hefty - they were definitely on the rich / sweeter side so we ate a bit and packed the rest to go. I also got the golden rice mochi oolong milk tea, which I loved. Not many places have mochi as a topping for milk tea, and this one had the added texture of rice mochi (i.e. there were pieces of rice embedded in the mochi) which I hadn't had before. The oolong flavor also came through and it wasn't too sweet (I got 30% sugar). Would love to come back to try their other drinks and desserts!

I came , I saw, I ate. This new Asian bakery and Bubble Tea spot flew under my radar for over a month because my at the new office changed my walking street pattern and I don't normally pass the block this place is on. From the odd ball selection I could not tell that the place is Chinese. They have Butter Caramel Tart, Dirty Bun, Tiramisu Tart, Garlic Cheese Bun, Mario Walnut or Coffee Crumble Loafs, Spicy Pork Floss Bagel, Luigi Pistachio Loaf. Matcha Taro Bun. and more. I got the Garlic Cheese Bun, Tiramisu Tart, and Buttery Cream Bread. They all of them tastes real good, and the cream cheese fillings were all fresh. The aroma alone from the Garlic Cheese Bun will hit you 10 feet away. I advise you to take a breath mint or just gargle with mouthwash if you do the Garlic Cheese Bun. The three items I went for cost me a $20 , but I know I will be back for more it was that good.

We went in on a rainy Saturday night and got the ginger honey lemon tea as well as one of the boba teas . It was close to closing yet the shop was buzzing and our order was ready super quick and tasted amazing . I also have to recommend how well they packed the tea to-go for us . It would have been nicer had they included two straws , but they probably expected me to pick it up myself .

Got the dirty buns and one of their bread loafs. The dirty buns were good, although a little bit dry but we had been carrying them around for a while. The bread was fine as well, but didn't feel very inclined to finish it. The interior is quite nice and they have a nice display of their pastries in the center. Was pretty quick to wrap up my order and pay. Glad I was able to try this but I most likely wouldn't come back again.

The matcha is honestly very inconsistent, sometimes it's perfect and sometimes it's milky. Jasmine is pretty good but I think it could be stronger. Their paistries are decent. The Tiramisue is good but I wish it had a stronger coffee flavor. Very creamy and the cake is not soggy at all. The tiramisu tart is so good though would highly reccomend. the Dirty bun is good as well I like the chocolate crunchy top, but tbh it's nothing special. Service is good and quick. I really liek the interior though very futuristic and fun.

Honestly one of the best bakeries I've ever been to. The tiramisu tart and the strawberry napoleon were perfectly balanced and not too sweet. They were really nice and helped me pick a tea that I would like.

We tried their cloud croissant and chocolate cloud croissant loaves. I really liked the inside of each which had some butter but felt like there could be more. Also, the ends of each loaf was slightly dry. Will try the other desserts next time. I like that they are in our neighborhood though. Nice addition - although there are a few bakeries nearby - their stuff seems to be a bit different.

I got the caramel butter egg tart and the golden rice mochi oolong with the cheese luoluo, but they forgot the cheese luoluo :( The egg tart was bigger than I thought. I'd say it's 50% larger than a regular egg tart. It came with a lot of custard, which I liked. The rice mochi was very rice heavy. There were lots of rice grains and little mochi. I probably wouldn't get this again. The milk tea was pretty standard. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come to this place specifically. I would get it if I'm in the area and is craving milk tea.