Pink Icing Bake Shop

Banana crème pie — mediocre; chocolate
Apple walnut sour cream — wonderful crunchy taste with sliced apple and a sweet crispy topping
Strawberry chess — strawberry topping over lemon crème filling; not custard. Not too sour but a refreshing but thick pie
Red velvet — bad and mediocre
Carrot cake — might as well kill yourself, taste of overy eggy taste
Cannolis — awful with two types of crème but not the right, crisp outside
Strawberry fruit tart — strawberry with crème but not custard. I wish that the crust was more buttery but overall its a fairly mellow fruit tart.
Black coffee — good coffee
Unfortunately the place is now closed but it had a lot of potential. I don’t find many bakeries outside of mediocre Spanish bakeries with stale goods and I was hoping that there would be a place nearby. Hopefully in the future someone will take over and open a bakery in this area because I see a lot of potential in the area.

For the longest time, a cupcake draught plagued Sunnyside. Not counting the mediocre packaged ones a la super market style or the ones all the way in deep Skillman at La Marjolaine (
) which is in neighboring Woodside. Pink Icing was the Queens Blvd answer to the cupcake crowd, something not seen since Sugar and Joe on Greenpoint (
).
It hasn’t been open for 2 years and the hours are always a crapshoot. If they’re open one weekend, it seems they’re not open the next. I’ve come here with the hopes of scoring something, anything in sweet carb form. This might have something to do with the talk of new management that recently took over.
Small, but pleasant — they usually have some form of seasonal cake for sale on the top counter, along with a small selection of baked goods from cakes to croissants. For all the cupcakes I’ve had, I’ve noticed the bland, melt-​easy frosting that just doesn’t really do it for me. The cake is moist in its own way, but not engaging enough to merit ordering a dozen or anything. Sad part is they look wonderful, but taste like something is missing. Yes, this applies to all of them: vanilla, red velvet, pumpkin, etc.
From the tres leches to the chocolate double layered cake, I’ve also had mixed results. They might not be in the same league as the other big time cupcake hot spots in the city, but I really hope to see a more quality product as time goes on. It would be nice to have a cupcake spot that does it right, especially in a hood that is as ever changing as Sunnyside.
Lastly, I love that they sell day old treats for cheap. A great, upfront way to make a buck (literally) without scrapping the goods!

This was a great bakery a few years ago and now its not. My husband and I went in for a cupcake and coffee and tea. The girl behind the counter messed up his tea! She put in the hot water and then the milk right away so the tea bag didnt steep. so he had watery milk! The cupcake was ok but small and it looks like its going to close soon. it may not but it has the temporary feeling.

Under new management it seems. but still does not get it right. some stuff looks luke bought in?! And cupcakes have shrank! And no prices on anything… And now inside it is too hot to stand in there. please get it together.

Great little coffee and cup-​cake café in wonderful Sunnyside.’
They serve much more than just cup-​cakes, big verity of other pasties and cakes as well, everything made right there on the premises.
unfortunately the shop is set up so from outside looking in. you see very very little, that’s a shame, lots of beautiful, mouthwatering backed goods in this little shop…
Thank god we can have another choice in the neighborhood than Starbucks…
don’t get me wrong, i am a big fan of Starbucks, but not every day.
Hugs

I’m a little disappointed in this place. The first time I went there I liked the cupcake I got there a lot. Very yummy. But I went there once to buy a cake for my bro’s birthday. Now I asked them which flavor would they recommend me to and it was the Dulce de Leche Cake. Now I have had that same cake before form other places and it was always very yummy. So I decided to buy that cake. Once my family dug into it, we didn’t really enjoy it. It tasted like a cake that was just sitting back in the fridge all day that had to be sold because no one would take it. I felt bad because it was a let down on my bro’s birthday. I guess they kinda fooled me into buying a cake that was supposedly a «popular flavor,» but who knows. All I know is that I definitely have experienced better.

I’m usually not picky about sweets (eat ALL THE DESSERT!!!), but Pink Icing has been merely mediocre. Maybe even less…
Croissant: The middle of the pastry was undercooked, bordering on raw. Couldn’t finish it.
Tres leches cake: Meh, nothing mindblowing. Tasted much better (more moist and fluffy) after I heated it up in the microwave for a little bit, but obviously all the whipped cream melted.

So I was walking home one day and I decided to try this bakery.
The red velvet cake looked so so good so I had to get a slice (and because there was a $ 5 minimum) I got a slice of brownie cheesecake.
(These minimums are a trap I tell you.)
Verdict: Red velvet was kinda dry and not very good. I gave a half for my mom to try and she agreed. I will say that it was around 6 when I bought the cake. Maybe getting it earlier will make a difference?
Brownie cheesecake was pretty good but nothing I would go out of my way to have again.
Would I come back? I doubt it there are way too many different bakeries in NYC but I would get something if I happen to be in the neighborhood again (and I have cash.)

Dropped by early Saturday afternoon and was immediately greeted with a smile and hello.
I’m always looking for a reason to get pastries and this time it was for a 2 year olds birthday. What kid (and adult) doesn’t like cupcakes?
I got to try the chocolate chocolate cupcake. It was OK. I thought it was dry. Maybe I went on an off day… Or that the day was already disgustingly hot… The icing was good.
Even though the cupcake was a little dry I was already enticed by their banana custard pie. (Or maybe it was the fluffy whipped cream on top that was calling to me…) So off I went back to get the banana custard pie and a peach pie to take home.
Omg… I’m so glad I went back… The banana custard pie was exactly the bright light I was looking for on that crazy hot day.
The banana and custard mixture was perfect. Not too sweet but just sweet enough… Don’t forget to ration the mountain of whipped cream because it is perfect together! The crust was light and flaky (even after the 2^nd day). And… Did I taste a hint of chocolate in the pie? Or maybe it was a happy accident. Who knows… I loved it.
Next time I’m in the neighborhood I know the first thing I’m getting :)

Ever since moving to Sunnyside, I’ve been meaning to check out this local bakery café. After all, doesn’t that name sound so enticing? It’s no Magnolias or Crumbs by any means but their cupcakes are not shabby at all. I tried the double chocolate cupcake. My first bite into the cake itself was rather interesting. I could tell the cake was moist but the frosting had a funny plastic-​ky taste to it. It was probably getting a bit stale. But the more I ate it, I started to like it and the funny taste slowly dissipated. I think I’ll need to give their other cupcakes a try and see if this was just an isolated situation. Overall, it’s a small shop. Other than cupcakes, they have pies and regular sized cakes. It has a few tables for eating in. Interestingly enough, there is a baking supply store a few doors down. How fitting.

This is a nice quaint bakery, but it’s pricey. The cupcakes are delicious and moist. I eat them on a bad day.
I did not like their apple pie though.

I’ve had their apple crumb sour cream pie and banana cream pie, and I was like «eh…it’s good, but I want to share.»
Then I tried their chocolate chip cookies and I was like «All mine!!» My favorite part of cookies or brownies is the outside crust when it’s moist but chewy. Their chocolate chip cookies have that texture all around. They’re thin, soft, with just the right amount of sweet… and before I write an essay dedicated to this cookie, it’s pretty good.
Oh if you’re using a credit card there’s a $ 5 minimum~

I think this is a great bakery to have in Sunnyside/​Woodside but I wouldn’t place my order for a bridal/​baby shower or some important event. It’s cute for a fun dessert snack with a friend but I wouldn’t consider it for anything further.

I’ve been so curious to try this little cupcake store so bad cuz I saw the reviews and I didn’t know this store in my neighborhood. why not to try?!
I went the store on the Saturday (almost) afternoon, few people already set inside and enjoyed there coffee and cakes.
The showcase wasn’t empty and the all the baked goodies was looks so nice to me!
They had Cupcakes, Pies, Whole cakes (you can buy the slice), Cookies and other pastries.
I did try…
1, Cheese Danish
real name is unknown at the store but it was huge and cheese filling inside of the danish was not too sweet and very flaky outside. I could taste & smell the butter too… mmmmh:)
2, Slice of the Double Chocolate Cake
to be honest, it was the piece of my disappointment comparing with other baked goodies.
Chocolate sponge was moist and not too sweet so I liked it but the cream covered cake part was over sweet and I couldn’t really taste the real chocolate. I was sad to me:(
3, Slice of the Glazed Lemon Cake
This was one of my favorite! rich lemon flavor, buttery and very moist.
I’d like to take this cake again in next visit for sure.
4, Red Velvet Cupcake
good surprised of this cupcake was they don’t use the food color. taste was good but not impressive for me. Cream cheese icing was good too but a bit too sweet thought. I really want to try the layered cake of this!
Total of all, they have a lots of good treat (including service!) and I’m happy to have this store for a good choice in my neighborhood!
a parts of the reason is the price. I bought 5 items total at this visit and the cost was $ 10!!!
It not gonna be happening in Manhattan and taste is definitely worth than price.
I’ll be back to this place again and try other products!

I stumbled upon this really cute and homey bake shop on the way to look for… what do you know, baking supplies (ha!) at the nearby cake supply store. This unplanned discovery has produced in me an insane appreciation and love of PIBS!
I have to admit, I am pretty envious of the Sunnnyside locals for having been graced with this high-​quality addition to their nabe. We don’t really have contemporary, non-​Asian bakeries in Elmhurst, and so this place is a breath of sweet, sweet air. And, I’m glad Pink Icing is a fairly quick drive, or even train ride away from home (take the 7 to 46^th or 40^th street).
The boon to my sweet tooth existence can be found in a measure of their baked goods on offer. In particular, they seem to specialize in small pies, and they carry a handful of absolutely delicious options. I couldn’t quite control my urge, so I whisked up at least 4 different varieties to go. The mega-​friendly girl behind the counter, did a great job of packaging my pies-​to-​go, and was careful to handle my sweets with care and attention. (Btw, these make great individual gifts, and you can also special order larger sizes).
I spent a little over $ 20 and got the following assortment: banana crème pie, lemon meringue pie; sour cream and apple pie, and key lime pie.
All of the above tasted amazing, as they were really fresh and delicate, yet bold in flavor. They make all their baked goods on the premises, and though they carry only a few options in terms of cupcakes, those are pretty good as well. I had a small, vanilla cupcake while I was in the store (before purchasing the pies), and it was a small, but yummy morsel. Trust me, I have had a great many cupcakes in my day, and theirs was up to snuff.
They also gave me a coupon to save $ 5 on my next visit to Pink Icing (score)!
I’m really just thrilled to know that such a charming and cozy bake shop exists in Sunnyside, Queens. And to read some of these (what I think is unfair), 1 and 2 stars reviews are just bupkus to me.
I give PIBS 4.5 stars!

I have to admit I’m a bit of a cup cake snob. I’m one of those annoying people who take a tiny bite out of a small overpriced cup cake and make exaggerated faces while making inappropriate, almost x rated sounds. I brag about the flavors, the textures, the buttery sweet richness of it all while my pancreas calls me an idiot out of control.
One day, desperately in need of a cup cake my wife and I decided to try Pink Icing Bake Shop. It was a quiet afternoon and the ambience was delightful. The associate was simply adorable, greeting us with a sincere (very rare in New York) kind demeanor. Absolutely deserving of a tip.
The selection was sufficient, We tried the vanilla cup cake, the double chocolate cupcake and a chocolate chip cookie. My wife had the vanilla cupcake with some coffee and loved it. I had the cupcake alone and found it to be a tad inconsistent (there’s my snob side!) the icing was too smooth and airy while the cake was kind of tough. Had the icing been sweeter and more dense It would have worked.
Then I had the double chocolate cup cake and that was simply, awesome. The rich taste of chocolate melted in my mouth and the icing was denser than the vanilla cupcake. The cake was more moist than the other one as well. Great buy.
Finally the Chocolate chip cookie was all kinds of perfect. Chewy with some crisp, perfect for either dunking in your coffee or milk. We were overall very pleased with our desserts. I would have loved to try some of the pies. Some of their selections was really tempting, like the banana cream pie or the cheddar apple pie. Alas, less I risk a diabetic coma I had to peel myself away from the display.
One of the main pro’s for Pink Icing Bake Shop is the pricing. Currently each cupcake is $ 2 and that is a great price. So if you’re looking for a little quiet relaxing spot for some delicious FRESH baked goods go to Pink Icing.

I had the red velvet cake here and it was not that good. The piece was an okay portion, but the cake was way too dry. I also had one of their cupcakes. The cake of the cupcake was very thick and doughy, not soft enough. However, the pink icing on top was good and sweet. This is a newer bakery, so maybe they are still working things out.

I went on opening day and was very pleased with the apple pie I bought.; sour cream and apple with walnut. It was delicious. The crust was yummy and I loved the filling. I have had his cakes before and I have never been disappointed.
I can’t believe people are so quick to give a brand new business one star. Really? You’re going to give the place a bad review because on the first day they were a bit confused? It was the first day, people. This is a local business owner trying to improve Queens Blvd and people are so willing to give up on it after one try.
I, for one, will return (tonight, actually) and try something new. I want this upscale bakery to do well in our neighborhood. The people who complain about it are probably the same ones who complain that Queens Blvd has nothing but nail salons and pawn shops.

Opening day with a bang! I’m so excited this bake shop opened. I ingested a lovely small cupcake (vanilla/​vanilla). The flavor left me wanting more, moist but fluffy, and the icing was not too sweet and tasted fresh. Next time I will get a large. $ 2 for small and $ 4 for large. I will be a frequent buyer!

This place just opened today, apparently from the same owner as the Sugar Room in Sunnyside! They had vanilla, chocolate, and red velvet cupcakes in small ($ 2) and large ($ 3 or $ 4) sizes, key lime pie, pecan pie, old fashioned apple pie, and one other thing I can’t recall. My brother and I agreed that the red velvet was the best. The cake part was super moist and I especially liked the frosting, which was not too sweet.
Pink Icing is a good place if you’re looking for a quick sweet fix in Sunnyside! I look forward to trying them again once they’ve had a chance to establish themselves. I hope they’ll also add some special cupcake flavors in their rotation too!