The new name of the place is called Pie Pie Q though in Chinese it still is White Swan. The new ownership and renovations make this place look completely different than what it was 2 years ago. Gone is what seems like a very unsanitary environment. They have certainly made everything more home feeling and the seating is much more comfortable. Whereas the original White Swan felt more like a cafeteria, Pie Pie Q is an actual bakery.
Fortunately for patrons, comfortable seating is almost always available, unfortunately for the owner(s) there really isn't a lot of business hence, they can go out of business any sooner than later if that remains the case.
Of course buns and coffee is not all they serve, they also have rice and a few good dishes to go with it for $4.50. The offer a lot of new drinks that are not found elsewhere and thankfully the majority of the new staff are customer friendly though the price is above average for most of the items especially bubble tea (you can thank Chattime for that since it's right next door). Do give it a try if you happen to pass by it.
No, no, and no. I did not like White Swan's rude customer service and subpar food. I've had to come here several times because other people I was walking with had to try some bubble tea or get themselves a Chinese pastry. In either case, each time I've tried my best to avoid their rather plain pastries. The milk tea / boba isn't bad here, and they have a solid selection of drinks. Thank goodness they don't charge an arm and a leg as this place would be terrible otherwise.
Like most Chinese bakeries in Chinatown, its small, yet quaint inside. They don't have much of the notoriety as some of the other ones along Canal and Mott but this place has plenty of character and a good amount of people during each visit. I've just been very disappointed with their Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun), Char Siu So (Mini Baked BBQ Pork Crossaint), and egg tarts. I hope they can improve soon to keep the competition stiff amongst local bakeries.
The new name of the place is called Pie Pie Q though in Chinese it still is White Swan. The new ownership and renovations make this place look completely different than what it was 2 years ago. Gone is what seems like a very unsanitary environment. They have certainly made everything more home feeling and the seating is much more comfortable. Whereas the original White Swan felt more like a cafeteria, Pie Pie Q is an actual bakery.
Fortunately for patrons, comfortable seating is almost always available, unfortunately for the owner(s) there really isn't a lot of business hence, they can go out of business any sooner than later if that remains the case.
Of course buns and coffee is not all they serve, they also have rice and a few good dishes to go with it for $4.50. The offer a lot of new drinks that are not found elsewhere and thankfully the majority of the new staff are customer friendly though the price is above average for most of the items especially bubble tea (you can thank Chattime for that since it's right next door). Do give it a try if you happen to pass by it.
No, no, and no. I did not like White Swan's rude customer service and subpar food. I've had to come here several times because other people I was walking with had to try some bubble tea or get themselves a Chinese pastry. In either case, each time I've tried my best to avoid their rather plain pastries. The milk tea / boba isn't bad here, and they have a solid selection of drinks. Thank goodness they don't charge an arm and a leg as this place would be terrible otherwise.
Like most Chinese bakeries in Chinatown, its small, yet quaint inside. They don't have much of the notoriety as some of the other ones along Canal and Mott but this place has plenty of character and a good amount of people during each visit. I've just been very disappointed with their Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun), Char Siu So (Mini Baked BBQ Pork Crossaint), and egg tarts. I hope they can improve soon to keep the competition stiff amongst local bakeries.