Joyce Bakeshop in Prospect Heights

[2greenalligators]

Dear Chowhounders:

Does anyone know the story with Joyce Bakeshop in Prospect Heights? The website (http://www.joycebakeshop.com) looks promising and we are in dire need of Gorilla coffee and fancy treats in the neighborhood.

Last I heard, the owner is still waiting for some inspections to happen.

What's the latest?

[lambretta76]

FYI, guys - they're closed on Sundays (I was at Beast so it wasn't too much of a trek out of the way) and are generally open to 7 other days.

[gochrisgo]

Word is they are now open on Sundays and closed on Mondays. Anyone know for sure?

[EAP]

There were closed this past Sunday. Bad move!

[Sarah McC]

I just stopped by and they have changed their schedule. They will now be open on Sundays, and closed on Mondays.

[brooklynsabra]

the place is definitely warm and inviting, but at least when i went, it was tough to find anything in the display case that really called my name. i wound up with a strawberry tart--that contained some nice, ripe strawberries and a decent vanilla custard but it's not something i would rush back for. the cupcakes bummed me out because they were iced with a swirl of frosting that did not cover their entire top and i want--no, i need, my frosting to cover the entire cupcake top so i can get a bit in every bite. there was a red velvet cake and a strawberry shortcake layer cake that both looked good, but they were not being offered in slices (just whole). i would certainly give the place another try, but for my money, one of the best pastries in brooklyn right now is the chocolate eclair at jacques torres which includes a coating of dark chocolate on the bottom. it is pure heaven and it's going to be tough for joyce to beat it, if you ask me!

[colette_ingrid]

Joyce is cozy, busy and yummy. Her plum and blueberry cobbler with cornbread crumb toppin gwas delicious! And very baby friendly.

[Sarah McC]

Yes, the Daily Heights has already started some serious tasting. I had coffee and a scone this morning. Delicious blueberry lemon scone- not greasy, not dry, just right. And they steamed my milk for no extra charge.

[DeeDee]

I live nearby and believe not only is it open but it's already packed with customers. The dailyheights.com blog is already buzzing with reviews with satisfied customers.

[wasserd]

It's open!! As of today, 8/30/06.

[ftgreenegal]

Do you promise? ;) I've already been "burned" twice this summer by dragging my tired pregnant self (motivated by the prospect of gorgeous, tasty cupcakes) only to find the brown paper still on the windows...