Borinken Cakes

Veg Options Puerto Rican Pastries, Vegan Drinks

★ 4.1 · $$ · Hours

Quick BitesCoffee/TeaDessertLunchTakeout

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the guava pastellitos for a flavorful vegan pastry." "Try the guava pastellitos for a flavorful vegan pastry."
"Order Puerto Rican Cortes Hot Chocolate with oat milk for a rich vegan drink."
"Expect the venue to be quite cold inside, likely to preserve pastry quality."
"The Coquito Latte is a standout vegan coffee drink with balanced flavors."
"Be aware some vegan-labeled items might contain dairy or eggs, ask staff to confirm."
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  cake, cupcake, cortes hot chocolate cake — popular (×16)
cupcake — popular (×3)
cortes hot chocolate — fan-favourite
coquito latte — fan-favourite
guava pastelillitos — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, professional service, nice atmosphere friendly staff ×2
professional service
nice atmosphere
beautiful interior
good location
 

Borinken Cakes is a Puerto Rican bakery known for traditional pastries and unique coffee drinks, including some vegan-friendly options like guava pastellitos and coquito frappe. The venue has a casual, welcoming atmosphere with seating available but can be quite cold inside. Prices are mid-range, with some comments on the sweetness and portion sizes varying across items. Customer service experiences are mixed but generally positive with a focus on cultural authenticity.