Abuelita's Desserts

“Abuelita's Desserts are True Puerto Rican desserts and pastries made by the Amazing Aizek Santiago, using his grandmother's recipes with his own spin on them! He makes the most delicious Coquito Hot Chocolate, Coquito Flan, ALL of his Guava pastries, Pan Sobao breakfast sandwich....all are Chef's Kiss!! I've tried them All and speak from experience!! He also makes Farina, Flan Cocho, in flavors reminiscent of Good Humor bars as well as other delectable flavors, also ChoCoQuito Cafe, and Tembleque. Just to name a few!! You HAVE to stop in and try one of his amazing treats and transport yourself to Puerto Rico, you Won't regret it!!”

“I stopped for a breakfast treat. Love this place. I must come back. I had the coquito hot chocolate. It was too sweet for me, but it tasted soooo good. The flan was perfect and so was the sandwich. I felt like a little girl eating with my Mami. They open at 7am and are not to be confused with La Fonda who they rent the space from. Also get the guava brownie. Just do it.”

“Stopped by Abuelita's Desserts in Harlem recently and left seriously impressed. As someone who grew up in a Puerto Rican household, the food here felt like being back in my grandma's kitchen. I had the cafe con leche, coquito farina, and a pan sobao sandwich. The cafe con leche was exceptional -- the coffee beans are imported from Puerto Rico, and it makes a huge difference. The flavor is smooth and rich, and the milk is perfectly foamy and blended so evenly that every sip hits just right. The coquito farina tasted like holiday coquito combined with the warm farina many of us woke up to as kids. The pan sobao sandwich was soft, slightly sweet, and very comforting. As a Puerto Rican, I'm proud and grateful a place like this exists to keep our flavors, memories, and traditions going.”