



Hong Bao Cafe
Bensonhurst
This unassuming Brooklyn bakery has been fueling the neighborhood with cheap, comforting buns and pastries for decades. Locals swear the iced coffee beats every chain on the block, and at $1.50-$2.50 a pop, the fluffy bao won't dent your wallet either.
Neighborhood bakery staple
Quick grab-and-go
Cheap steamed buns
Friendly regulars vibe
Tips
☕"Trust me and get the iced coffee. There is a Dunkin donuts and a Starbucks on the same block. This place is still the best for iced coffee"
🥟bao run $1.50-$2.50, perfect for a cheap breakfast
🚇right across from the 18th Ave station
Hong Bao Cafe
BensonhurstOpens Friday at 6:30 AM




This unassuming Brooklyn bakery has been fueling the neighborhood with cheap, comforting buns and pastries for decades. Locals swear the iced coffee beats every chain on the block, and at $1.50-$2.50 a pop, the fluffy bao won't dent your wallet either.
Neighborhood bakery staple
Quick grab-and-go
Cheap steamed buns
Friendly regulars vibe
Tips
☕"Trust me and get the iced coffee. There is a Dunkin donuts and a Starbucks on the same block. This place is still the best for iced coffee"
🥟bao run $1.50-$2.50, perfect for a cheap breakfast
🚇right across from the 18th Ave station