Honeybee Pâtisserie

I’ve seen this bakery around and finally decided to try this spot.
I got a green tea cream puff which was pretty good. It wasn’t too sweet, but not bland at all. The right amount of green tea taste and it was refreshing. I really enjoyed it.
As for the drink, I ordered the the des Alize and it was a bit too bland for me. Rarely tasted the tea and tasted more like plain water. I’m hoping to try their other drinks with more flavor. Other than that, cute small place in Brooklyn that looks way more upscale compared to the neighboring shops. Price range is a decent and not too crazy.

Had this amazing matcha cream puff yesterday. Very interesting!
It’s a bit unusual. It has red beans inside, so it’s kind of wired a little. But it’s yummy anyway)
My fav place in the neighborhood. Just like the cup o’yogurt they make fab coffee. And they have wide selection of other signature drinks. Like matcha latte. And it’s much cheaper than Starbucks. And much tastier!
All the desserts are incredibly delicious! And they are made right there, on a tiny kitchen in the back.
Things to try:
— matcha latte
— passion fruit éclair
Prices are a little bit higher than any place around, but the quality is just incomparably HIGH!!!
Seriously love that place. And recommend it

This bakery definitely sells instagram-​worthy desserts.
Atmosphere:
–It was very quiet in this bakery with a few customers inside. Most people were on their computers and studying.
–This bakery was very well decorated and cute with plenty of seating.
Service:
–Me and my boyfriend were overwhelmed with which treats to pick because everything looked good. The cashier saw this and offered to recommend some treats which was helpful.
Food:
–Thé Vert ($ 5.49)
The green tea flavor of this dessert was not too strong; it was perfectly subtle. It was wrapped in plastic on the outside to help the dessert keep its shape. The consistency of this treat was smooth and creamy.
–Monsieur Meyer ($ 4.49)
The lemon flavor of this dessert was stronger compared to the green tea flavor of Thé Vert. This dessert was a tart with a ring of meringue on top. The meringue wasn’t completely set but it was toasted.
I would most definitely come back because of the great treats and because they offered a stamp card which the stamp for you with each treat that you buy.

Had a few of their popular desserts one afternoon. It was way too sweet for my taste. The desserts are very dainty and cute. They are well presented in the showcase. They are clean and flawless. However, it was overpowered by the amount of sweetness in every dessert I’ve tried. The service was great and quick. The decorations on the walls are simple. The shop has a very casual feel which is nice. They have drinks too. It’s best to ask about what the drinks/​dessert is made of or how they make it. The staffs are really helpful.

Around 8pm, there were limited display of desserts. But, boy, am I surprise by the taste of the green tea mousse and Mont Blanc! The top layer of the green tea was super strong. Both the desserts were not too sweet; I could keep on eating without getting tired of it! Thought the Mont Blanc would be too sweet but the crunchy tart layer complements the whole top layer of chestnut, whip cream, and this buttery crunchy factor. I am going to come back here earlier to try out the other desserts!

I dropped by a few weeks ago to try a pastry, looking to scope out possible birthday cake options, and came away very pleasantly surprised.
While the store isn’t easy to find (nondescript signage), the inside is pretty comfortable but not too many seats. Staff is friendly and welcoming; I hungout there for a bit with a buddy and am grateful for not being rushed out. :)
Pastries are well crafted and quality items. This would have been 5 stars if the prices were a bit lower. $ 5.95 for most of the pastries, which is pretty high even for manhattan standards.
They switch out offerings frequently, so don’t get too attached to any one thing.
The vert: strong but still delicate jasmine tea flavor. Not overly sweet and mousse is creamy. If you love tea flavored things, this is for you.
Mont blanc: my favorite and beautifully layered. Chestnut paste, whipped cream, nut/​sugar tart layer. I loved both the top and bottom portions equally, which usually doesn’t happen.
Sea salt caramel tart: the ganache balances the sweetness of the caramel layer, but it’s not as special as some of the other parties. This is a new rotational item
Meyer lemon tart: bright, not sour, light and great for people who love a well made key lime pie.
Maple walnut cream: I’m not sure if it’s called a cream puff or not, but this was delicious. The coarse sugar lends texture, the ‘puff’ part is crunchy enough and holds up to the thicker cream. Not too sweet; even my parents loved it
Called ahead to make the order. They let me know that they can make any of the pastries into cake size as well (isn’t that neat??).

So thrilled to have an Asian-​influenced pâtisserie in my neighborhood! I’m a bit disappointed by the hours because they make it really difficult for me to get there, but hopefully I’ll be back soon. I actually hadn’t noticed it for a month or so because it was on the opposite side of the street that I usually walk on to get home, and it is fairly inconspicuous. Once you see it, though, you’re startled and pleasantly surprised — what is this adorable, very French-​looking pâtisserie doing in THIS neighborhood?
Having frequented many Parisian bakeries, I have to say that this one does it perfectly but adds a flair with the white exposed brick and honeybee theme — so chic. The desserts are not blow-​your-​mind phenomenal, but they definitely do fill a much-​needed niche in the city. I’d say that the quality of the desserts lie somewhere between Takahachi Bakery and Dominique Ansel Bakery.
It’s been so long (7 months, to be exact) that I can’t write an accurate review on the specific desserts that I got, but I do still remember the delight when I beheld them and put spoonfuls in my mouth. Just wanted to make sure they get credit — if you live anywhere near this neighborhood, you MUST come.

A cherry blossom grows through the sidewalks in Brooklyn.
French pastries of the finest quality, sometimes with an Asian remix, that could share shelf space with friandises from Ansel and Payard and Maury.
An amazing space designed by NY based architect Vicente Quiroga and a kitchen helmed by a humble and gracious Le Cordon Bleu Paris grad, Honeybee is easily the best dessert destination in the burrough.
Pro Tip: The Mont Blanc is the chef’s recommendation. BELIEVE her.

I am on a mission to devour everything they make here. But I will consistently come back for Monsieur Meyer and inhale at least 4 in 1 sitting without hesitation (that’s how great the Monsieur Meyer is). The only down fall here is that I don’t have enough room in my stomach to eat everything they make nor do I have the patience to bring some home, due to the fact that I don’t think it will survive the ride back.

The 2 things that i loved about this place was the décor… it actually makes you feel happy… all lights and french and such. Yes even the bee makes you feel that winnie the pooh is gonna sneak out from the woodwork. Second was what i had. The caramel and crunchy waffle is a solution to any debate (except political because no one could fix that problem). The yuzu refreshener was self explanatory.
The downside… just cause you see pictures it does not mean it will be available. Awesome that the food is prepared fresh just be prepared to wait. I would mos def go back just to try out the rest of the menu.

Awesome little neighborhood dessert place. Great variety of coffee, tea, and very creative desserts that’ll leave you wanting more. Can’t wait to go back!

Yey for having outlets so you can do your work here!!!
And WiFi as well.
And liking that eiffel tower decal.

Stopped by here to try a dessert since it was new on the block. Tried the strawberry dessert and it was pretty okay! However i did feel the center tasted slightly too sour and almost too cold. I asked abt cakes and they said they needed 1 month notice. Kinda long. Cute décor tho with adequate amt of seatings

This place is located next to Carvel.
I ordered two pastries for a total of $ 11.95.
Eleven dollars and ninety five cents.
Was it good? Sure.
Was it worth the price? I can’t say yes.
After finishing both pastries, all I could think about is how I could’ve gotten more pastries for the same price at Villabate for the same quality.

The mango tart is sooo good! It’s a definitely must try when you go visit (it’s one of their best seller). There’s so much flavors in the tart and you even get little pieces of fruit in it (very little though), and it’s really soft. The whip cream actually taste like vanilla bean.
The Banana Chocolate Crunch have levels to it. First you taste the banana, and then the chocolate, and then the crunch! It’s really good, the chocolate isn’t too powerful that it covers the banana taste. The crunchy part is really crunchy.
The Yuzu Refresher ($ 2.25) is really good. It’s the only sweetest drink they have on the menu. It’s actually not that sweet, it has a light honey/​mint taste.
Also, don’t forget their stamp card! Every $ 5 you spend, you get a stamp and when you get 5 stamps you can redeem a free drink (I think it was either coffee or tea but they will substitute it for something else and you just pay the difference). When you get 10 stamps, you get a free pastry. Trust me, you’ll rack up those stamps fast because it’s around $ 5 a pastry.

The new hidden gem in the area. It’s incredibly unexpected to find a place of this quality in Bay Parkway.
The moment I stepped foot in here I forgot I was in Bay Parkway. The atmosphere is great, they play good tunes and there’s lots of space, the interior is well designed.
Prices are fair for what you pay for, this is Bay Parkway after all. It’s practically a steal compared to what they charge in Manhattan/​Williamsburg for this quality of food.
The yuzu refresher lives up to its name, if you like yuzu you’ll like this drink. Don’t expect too much though because it’s water mixed with yuzu, quite the thirst quencher though.
The confections may look small here but believe me they’re filling! I learned it the hard way when my eyes were too hungry for my own good.
The banana chocolate crunch was delicious! I liked that it wasn’t too sweet and it was true to its flavor, the crunch at the bottom reminded me of crunch chocolate but better.
The black currant cream puff was delectable. Again not overly sweet and the pastry was semi soft. I would only complain about the size, you could get a bigger cream puff at beard papas for $ 2.75 which is what they charge here.
The coco peche tasted a bit like yogurt but topped with coconut bits. I would skip this one.
I would give this place 3.5 stars but I’m rounding up because I’m sold by the atmosphere.

A hot, sunny summer Sunday calls for a sibling field trip!
First off, Honeybee Patisserie is such a cute bumblebee themed-​café with yellow and black scheme décor! Everything is neatly organized, the seats and the display of desserts. Dessert menu rotates everyday.
We shared the following: Mango Tart, Framboise-​Litchi, and Choco-​Mandarin.
Mango Tart was the star of our visit! The mango cream in the middle tasted like real fresh mango. Chantilly cream is a vanilla frosting that had a very light texture and is a compliment to the mango tart. This delightful summer treat is sweet and tarty, a tasty combination that I really love! I enjoyed it so much that I bought another one for take-​out to my mango-​loving and hard-​to-​please boyfriend for later that afternoon. He said, «I approve» before I even asked him if he liked it or not. What nerve! Do your Mango Lovers a favor, get them one!
Framboise-​Litchi is a mousse dessert with combination flavors of raspberries and lychees. It was more on the tarty side with just hints of sweetness here and there. Texture was not too smooth as I would like it. Raspberry flavor is strong and I really did not catch any lychee elements. It was complimented by a stick of chocolate. Flavor was fruity but I did not like it too much.
Choco-​Mandarin is another fruit tart. Tart crust is covered with chocolate. I love the citrus aroma and taste from the bright orange mandarin cream in the middle. Top layer is a sweet mandarin cover with a sunset orange color.
Jardin is a refreshing drink fruit tea drink that changes flavor everyday. They are made fresh everyday and only have a jar amount for the day. Get it before its gone!
Yuzu Refresher. WHAT? YES! Light and refreshing, perfect companion for a summer walk. I love that it brings out Yuzu’s natural fresh citrus aroma and taste. Get it!
Overall, an impressive French-​Asian fusion desserts. Perfect spot for a tea/​coffee/​dessert break! Don’t forget your stamp card!

Amazing Asian-​inspired French desserts.
It’s quality over quantity, so you won’t find any imperfection in the beautiful display case of intricately designed desserts. I loved everything I had. All the desserts have different layers of ingredients, different textures that all come together.
1) Passion: caramélia milk chocolate mousse, genoise sponge cubes, passion fruit mango gelée, dulcey almond croustillant, mango sauce ($ 5.49) — this came with a little tube of sauce, the presentation was playful and it was so refreshing.
2) Banana chocolate crunch: chocolate syrup soaked chocolate biscuit, chocolate almond feuilletine, banana mousse, chocolate mousse ($ 5.49) — loved the crunch and the combination of banana and chocolate — perfection.
3) Matcha mint chocolate cream macaron ($ 2.50) — WOW! Loved this. It’s definitely on par with the big name macaron places in the city, and I even dare say it was better than any I’ve had in NYC. It’s just so innovative and I love the matcha and mint flavors!
I also had their drip coffee, which was on point.
Love the décor, the simplicity of it – the white exposed brick walls, the cupcake holders on one side of the wall, the communal bench, music playing in the background, and great lighting. Everything just makes you want to stay here all day, grab a book and eat desserts while sipping coffee.
Yes, they take credit cards.

Small French influence dessert shop that I decided to try out, since it just opened in the neighborhood. They do have a few seating, where you can eat in and enjoy some dessert and drink. They don’t really have much of a selection, which makes deciding easier. But I was hoping for rows of different delicious desserts. I had the banana chocolate crunch ($ 5.50). It was basically chocolate and banana mousse and on the bottom it’s crunchy. I do like the mousse and crunch, but at that price it was nothing too impressive.
It didn’t have that wow factor or something I would crave for and come back and purchase again. I also order a latte ($ 3) and my latte didn’t have a pretty looking design like some of the pictures on Unilocal.But it’s not a bad cup of latte. They even gave out complimentary chocolate walnut cookie, which was pretty good. Also, they have a stamp card where you collect 5 stamps you get a free drink and 10 stamps a free dessert. The workers here are very nice and friendly.

Caveat: I’ve never stepped foot in the restaurant.
Here’s how I came to try Honeybee’s amazing desserts.
1) I read about them on my Facebook feed.
2) I repost about Honeybee Patisserie on my Facebook feed. (How can I not? There is something compelling about Anna Ng. She quit her job, went to Le Cordon Bleu for culinary schooling and returns to Bensonhurst. Anna told the journalist ‘I wanted to bring a bit of Manhattan vibe to Bensonhurst.’)
3) My sister-​in-​law reads my feed, goes there that day and brings me two of their desserts as a birthday treat.
Best result of social networking ever!
So how did everything taste?
The banana chocolate crunch had a mild banana flavor, was so light and the almond crust was wonderful. I just wanted more of the almond butter crust!
And the mango tart was perfect. So filled with sweet mildly tart mango flavor and small bites of mango underneath the mango cream. And that chantilly cream was heavenly!
I will definitely visit the store.
And my advice to you Manhattenites– come join us! Its worth the trip.

I finally get to try Honey Bee, a lot of my New Yorker friends has been raving about this place.
If you go there and see they have the banana chocolate crunch, please don’t hesitate and get it right away. When I was there, there were 3 left… 30 min later, it was sold out! I am hoping to go back one more time before I have to go back to SF.
I did try their mango tart, it’s really good. It has real mango flavor and none of that artificial stuff. My Asian mom enjoyed the mango tart and didn’t find it too sweet at all. I also had a mango macaron and a coffee macaron. Both very flavorful and not too sweet. I complemented the desserts with my fruit drink.
Their décor is very nice with honeybee things around the store. The employees use gloves when handling food so that’s a plus considering a lot of people don’t!
I would recommend this place to all my friends visiting and living in New York.

I made it a point to visit this eatery after seeing the high reviews on Unilocal and it is on my drive to work. I arrived way after the posted business hours and they were setting up for customers. I asked for the signature pastry and was told to go shopping and come back in 30 minutes. I opted instead to ask for the second most popular dessert and that too was unavailable. I pulled up a picture from Unilocal of something which looked delicious and guess what? It wasn’t ready. I resigned to ordering what was on display some chocolate cake and macaroons for the nieces. The cake was tiny and didn’t take like it was $ 6. The macaroons were also subpar.
While I love the deco and the idea of having something upscale this missed the mark in terms of being prepared I. e selection and the price point. There are other bakeries nearby with a better selection, better taste and priced right. I wonder how long they will stay open because they were not busy on my visit.