Jane’s Sweet Buns

At $ 4.25 per bun, I was expecting a little more umph!
I tried the classic and a mini bourbon vanilla. The mini bun was dry and the vanilla bourbon icing was funky. The classic with pecans was a little better, but nothing to write home about.
The front of the place is a tiny coffee shop and sweet bun display. There’s a bar in the back.
I may need to go back earlier when the buns are fresher.

I like sweet buns, but even more so, I like ½ off wine before 8 and spectacular (smelling) desserts. The waitress was sweet and very bubbly, originally hailing from somewhere in Europe (I forget now). Though this may not be your experience, my group of friends got caught up in a conversation with our neighbors, it was lovely (if I dare say).
I will be back, if not just for the drinks, for the desserts that could easily be shared between a small army after a filling dinner. The space is casual and open, great for talking and relaxing. I think this is much better than the overhyped Chikkalicous!
I think they are cash only, but I could be wrong.

Just wanted to update –after– my original post–
The second time, I went with a friend and we went for a quick sweet bite. This was after they revamped the store. Honestly, I’m pretty dissatisfied. Food was good as always~ I believe I had an orange-​flavored sweet bun or something, with the double chocolate stout. But the store design itself is so… eh
They had changed it so that the front of the store was like how it always was– cutesy, grandma’s house-​feel. But then there’s a doorway leading to an actual BAR in the back which is much darker and everything.
The concept is nice, but there is just NO SPACE for all of this. It’s really uncomfortable. It was tiny before, now I feel it’s even tinier. I didn’t check to see if they still had the oven and stuff in the back, but I highly doubt it. So I don’t know if some of the buns are freshly made or if they’re brought there or something.
I personally haven’t been here on a busy day before they revamped it, but it’s very hard to be relaxed now. The music in the back (which is usually something like rock), was on blast for a moment until they saw that it was pretty loud and then they lowered it. The crowd noise however? Really loud. I had to talk loud enough to my friend even though we were sitting right next to each other.
It’s just… eh. I don’t know anything about store leases and whatnot, but I seriously hope they’re looking to buy a –bigger– space once their lease is up. Even if like, the sweets store was on a first floor and then the bar upstairs? Or something. The bar area itself just clashes with the original feel of the store and makes the space unbearably small. I’ll either go super early (like, early-​afternoon) or I’m just gonna get my stuff to-​go from now on. It’s a shame.

Anyone else think Jane Danger looks a little bit like Christina Hendricks?
I enjoyed the demented dream-​like Southern old lady parlor décor, but my Dark n Stormy bun was a little stale. My friend’s flourless brownie, however, was delicious like flourless chocolate desserts often are. Will be coming back for a second look.

We first saw Janes Sweet Buns on the cooking channel show: Unique Desserts. Given that we live in Manhattan, it was a no brainer for us to make the hop from Midtown to East Village to check out a potential gem. Jane’s approach to sweet buns is to combine her favorite cocktails ingredients with a traditional sweet bun. The result is a sticky, moist, soft, warm bun with great flavor.
I’d recommend checking out this friendly neighborhood establishment when you’re in the mood for a creative treat.

After going to grab a cocktail at Ugly Kitchen, which was a major let down, we decided to it was time to get some dessert. We had done some research for dessert places serving up pumpkin. Jane’s Sweet Buns happened to be one of them and that same day they started doing a booze pairing with their buns! Win!
When we arrived we were the only ones in the shop. I was almost running to the counter to scope out the deliciousness. Everything looked amazing, but I had my heart set on the pumpkin bun. So we ordered a pumpkin and a peanut butter. We placed our order at this retro bakery to the chick behind the bar rocking a retro apron.
The buns are really just cinnamon rolls topped with a flavored cream cheese frosting. The buns were outstanding and full of cinnamon. I think I would have really enjoyed it if it was warmed up a little bit too. The frosting, wow. The pumpkin flavor was a knock out. But the peanut butter, oh my god. I felt like I was just eating Reese’s Pieces melted on top of a cinnamon bun! I was lucky enough to have a bite but I didn’t want to give it back! We did have about two bites and then took them to go because we figured we’d be eating some more food! Oops!
Cute little shop, but they could use some background music! It’s cash only for orders under $ 10. And now they serve booze and buns, what else does anyone need?!

i’ve wanted to come to this place ever since i saw it (but would usually get tempted by the delicious puddings on offer at the next door «Puddin») and so i finally did last night with two of my friends.
The service is very friendly and I like the décor (warm interior colors) but it is not well designed with a cramped area up by the counter where you have to order, in particular if people decide to eat AT the counter (which clearly they could do without getting in the way if they sit at the seats at the remaining walls), but i really think the lady in charge should have told them to move seeing as everyone who was coming in was straining to actually see the buns on offer and get up to the counter to manage to order.
The buns themselves looked delicious (and are cheap, especially if you get the specials which come with a drink), i had the old fashioned pecan bun which came with a bottle of Young’s double chocolate stout, and while the beer i knew and loved, the bun itself was not so great. However, my friends had the vanilla-​bourbon bun and that both looked delicious and left them raving about it while enjoying their sparkling wine on the side.
Overall, it was fun, i have to go back and try the vanilla-​bourbon and other buns on offer, but for now, my experience (in particular the difficulty in getting to the counter to place my order) makes it only a 3-​star location, but i would DEFINITELY recommend you try it for yourself, as i said, i will surely be back soon to give it another shot.
p. s. it’s cash only for orders less than $ 10.

I had the pumpkin bun. Aside from the fact that it looked orange, it taste nothing like pumpkin. It doesnt taste much like anything actually = BLAND. I was very disappointed b/​c i LOVE everything pumpkin. The buttermilk bun was okay. The bun itself lacked flavor, so that goodness it was wrapped with a cinnamon swirl, otherwise it’ll just be bland bun. And to top that off, there was a fruit fly flying inside the buns case!
On a positive note, their almond cookie is extremely good! But I dont think I’ll be making a second trip.

In a food tour of St. Marks, this is a unique entrant. I don’t know that it’s amazing and worth a special trip, but these are good solid home made cinnamon plus buns.
The décor is trendy grandmother-​esque. The coffee is nice and the buns at $ 4.25 are a nice change from the typical cupcake treat of the city. If you just game from the Puerto Rican coffee company down the street, they won’t hassle you when you bring it in. If you’re tired, this is one of the few places where you can sit and relax with no hassle to be pushed out quickly. In this regard, it’s a good meet up for coffee and makes my list.
Thumbs up to give them a try.

Jane’s Sweet Buns offers fluffy pastries inspired by cocktails. Yep, booze infused buns! Jane Danger, a cute redheaded bar tender from Cienfuegos, is a co-​owner and fits right into the colorful environment. The small space is adorable and comforting and emits bright Easter blue, pink and yellow colors. The large, doughy pastries covered in icing are on display close enough for you to hover and «ooo and ahh» over. A nice seasonal touch to the menu is the Pumpkin Bun with Roasted Banana Cream Cheese Frosting. However, make sure you eat it heated up so the icing melts and softens the bun. Next time, I would opt for the Rum Runner which looked absolutely amazing and is made with traditional «cinnamon bun» style ingredients: Aged Rum, Brown Sugar, Galliano, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Raisins. Don’t expect to get a buzz off these alcohol-​infused desserts, but do prepare yourself for a sugar high!
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A retro sweet bun shop– cute spot w/​buns baked in the back by retro girl with apron.
$ 4.25 for most buns
I got the pecan, bourbon, with banana cream cheese frosting
This was a rockin’ bun with morning coffee
Can I say BUNTASTIC!

Cute décor, ok sweet buns, tiny place, interestingly unique concept
When I walked into the shop, I thought it was owned by Lisa Frank or something. Super colorful with very interesting artwork.
My friends and I shared a pumpkin bun with banana cream frosting. It sounded delicious on the menu, but I was let down. I could barely taste the banana or pumpkin flavors, although there were some banana pieces in the frosting. Honestly, it tasted just like a Cinnabon. It was also cold, so maybe if it was warm, it might taste better?
Nonetheless, not sure if sweet buns are my thing anyways. I would probably only come here to support a local business and admire the place.

They are consistently out of whatever is advertised on the blackboard outside– even at 3pm! The savory buns go especially quickly. Some of the buns are too dry so opt for buns featuring a moist filling.

My friend and I stopped off at Jane’s for dessert late one evening. We were sort of bummed that only two flavors remained. For $ 5.50, we split an Old Fashion (pecans, bourbon, angostura bitters). Gotta say, the bun was pretty dry, and any flavor besides pecan and sugar didn’t really shine through. The price seemed pretty steep for the taste and enjoyment.
What I did love is the decoration — bright and fun.
Can’t say I’ll be back, though.

Edible MOOD RINGS?
Upon my little adventures with a «soon to be upcoming Unilocaler». We decided to take a walk around the East Village after dinner at my favorite restaurant. After receiving a tip from an old friend we ran into I found myself here at Jane’s Sweet Buns. I think theirs something about Neon Lights that pull me in.
This shop was very bright, colorful and very welcoming. You will see the different Pastel colors that line the wall to the ceilings. The strawberries that add an extra ounce of «cuteness» to the shop and LADY GAGA?! Yes… You will see her in this store, but I won’t tell you where. You have to see for yourself.
I bet your thinking… «Mood rings»? We are all in the mood for something when it comes to food. If you have no set menu you make what you feel like. Jane’s Sweet Buns does just that. They think about what they want to make that day. With the flavors they come up with It makes it feel like something «homemade». You know some of the combinations you make at home and serve it to you.
«So What will it be boys?» This was said by the lovely, Shannon at the counter. We saw a few that looked really good such as the Pecan, blueberry and banana sweet buns. Those looked good, but one was staring right at us… A sweet bun with Peanut Butter frosting and strips of BACON… Yes, someone has been reading my mind and found my two loves. BACON & Peanut Butter.
Once you take a bite you will taste the sweetness from the cinnamon filling and Peanut Butter frosting. The Bacon adds the saltiness to balance out the flavor. The outcome, «orgy in the mouth» as some call it. When I say some I mean myself… too much?
A lot of dessert places have been popping up on this side of town. This is definitely one to check out. The menu rotates in daily. In the morning, afternoon and night. I was lucky enough to look through all the different combinations they have and let me tell you that they are not your average Sweet Bun.
If you want a chill place to grab a coffee and pick up a tasty bun. Come here. You might spot me here doing the same thing.

I think Jane’s definitely has a lot of potential. The store is so cute and unique and they offers old school sweet cinnamon buns and other pastries.
I ordered an Old Fashion Roll and Jane warmed it up for us. It was a cinnamon bun with pecan on it. It smelled like heaven but it tastes alright. I personally think Cinnabon is actually better and creamier.
I do like the East Village feel to this place though. They could definitely sell more items and make their buns a bit more refined.

I stopped by Jane’s on a rainy weeknight after reading an article about her grand opening. Jane has stumbled upon a very interesting blend of the village and tasty desserts. I mean, an old fashioned is one of my favorite drinks and Jane’s Old Fashioned sticky bun brings the party.
I loved everything we ordered but, I do really wish she would have stepped out of the relative safety of the dessert world and push the flavors a little farther. One of the major aspects of the famous cocktails that these are modeled after are the alcohol kick along with amazing flavor complexity (check out PDT where Jane used to mix to see what I am talking about). I lost that in these desserts which saddens me. My friends all tried other types and everyone enjoyed them but we didn’t get that profound «oh my god» that you get when you bring someone to PDT, Angel’s Share or Death and Co. for drinks.
I would highly recommend this place for a late night snack and I can’t wait to see what Jane does with it. I’ll be back soon and I expect to see that mixologist swagger come to life. Would that make her a Bakeologist now? I expect to be using those next two stars next time and can’t wait to drop a 5 bomb on this place.

Wow, what can I say… Jane’s Buns, I love thee! You never disappoint. Your tarts and buns are to die for. I think my most favorite thing I ever got though was a Old Fashioned roll. It was soft, yummy, and the perfect amount of sweetness.
And I love love LOVE the whole look of the place. They really get the aesthetics right. The sign, the décor, the colors, the slight vintagey /​old-​timey feel (not overdone or gimmicky though) …it’s all perfect. Plus, Jane the baker is hot!
Can’t go wrong, I’ll be back for more buns!

Cuteness factor: this place is trying too hard.
Sit and Stay Awhile: not happening… there’s no seating. Or maybe there was a table in front that I missed, either way it feels a bit cramped. I don’t think they serve beverages, no tea, no coffee no beer… just milk?
The buns: not worth the money. You can’t taste the booze… they are glorified sticky buns.
Verdict: this place isn’t going to last.

I usually get very excited when I hear of alcohol-​infused desserts, and after getting an email from UrbanDaddy about this place, I decided to go check it out. The bakery itself has a retro kitsch appeal about it — pastel colors contrast with paintings of skulls and gothic-​looking people. The desserts, however, were really lackluster. I guess there were several warning signs that I should have taken note of. That the desserts themselves looked kinda sad; dull-​looking browns in a 50’s-kitchen color palette. That Jane, the co-​owner of the place, indifferently responded that «the alcohol bakes off anyway» when I asked her about the alcohol in the desserts. (Isn’t the alcohol thing supposed to be a selling point; why dismiss it?)
So I tried a Bundt cake with rosemary and sea salt (and maybe some kind of alcohol, but there wasn’t a hint of it) and what appeared to be some kind of strawberry hand pie. I tasted very little, if not none of the flavors that were listed in the description for the bundt cake. It wasn’t sweet at all, and was simply a waste of calories. The strawberry pie was even worse. The pastry was thick and overwhelmed what little of the bland strawberry filling there was.
At $ 3.25 a piece, I expect more flavor — and at the very least, more sugar. I’m sorry, but «sweet» is a complete misnomer here.