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NYC’s Sweetest Spots: Top 15 Dessert Places You Can’t Miss
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items A sugar lover’s dream! Discover NYC’s top 15 must-try dessert spots—from iconic bakeries to hidden sweet escapes.
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Famous for their massive, gooey chocolate chip cookies.
Levain Bakery™️ | New York City's Most Famous Cookies
Dominique Ansel Bakery – Home of the world-famous cronut, this innovative bakery offers a mix of classic and creative pastries. From their delicate DKA (Dominique’s Kouign Amann) to seasonal desserts, every bite is a masterpiece. Don’t forget to try ...
Dominique Ansel New York (Soho) based Bakery of Pastries
Lady M Cake Boutique – Famous for its Mille Crêpes cakes, Lady M layers delicate, paper-thin crêpes with light pastry cream for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Their signature Original Mille Crêpes is a must-try, but seasonal flavors like matcha and...
Lady M Cake Boutique - Home of the Famous Mille Crêpes ...
Milk Bar – A dessert icon known for its playful and nostalgic treats. Their Cereal Milk soft serve, Compost Cookie, and Birthday Cake have a cult following. With bold flavors and unique twists on childhood favorites, Milk Bar is a must-visit for fun ...
Milk Bar: NYC's Bakery Ships Desserts Nationwide
Spot Dessert Bar – This dessert hotspot is known for its Asian-inspired sweets with a creative twist. Their Chocolate Green Tea Lava Cake and Matcha Tiramisu are fan favorites. With beautifully plated desserts and bold flavors, Spot Dessert Bar turns...
SPOT DESSERT BAR | A NEW SPIN ON SWEETS | NEW YORK
Bibble & Sip – A cozy café known for its matcha cream puffs, delicate pastries, and beautifully crafted lattes. Inspired by Asian and French flavors, their desserts are both delicious and Instagram-worthy. Perfect for a sweet treat with a side of...
Bibble and Sip | Bakery, Desserts & Coffee | 253 West 51st ...
Angelina Paris NYC – A taste of Paris in the heart of New York, this elegant café is famous for its rich, velvety hot chocolate and signature Mont-Blanc pastry. With a luxurious atmosphere and classic French desserts, it’s the perfect spot for an ind...
Angelina Paris
Eileen’s Special Cheesecake – A legendary spot for New York-style cheesecake, Eileen’s has been serving up light, creamy, and perfectly balanced cheesecakes for decades. With a variety of flavors and a homemade touch, it’s a must-visit for cheesecake...
Eileen's Special Cheesecake
ChikaLicious Dessert Bar – An intimate dessert tasting bar offering elegantly plated, three-course desserts made with seasonal ingredients. Their signature warm chocolate tart and house-made sorbets make for a refined and unforgettable sweet experien...
ChikaLicious Dessert Bar NYC (@chikaliciousdessertbar_nyc)
Breads Bakery – Famous for its chocolate babka, this bakery blends European-inspired pastries with fresh, high-quality ingredients. From buttery croissants to rugelach and fruit tarts, every bite is rich, flaky, and delicious. A must-visit for pastry...
Breads Bakery
Taiyaki NYC (Chinatown, Williamsburg)
Known for: Fish-shaped Japanese ice cream cones with soft serve in fun flavors like matcha, black sesame, and unicorn vanilla.
Known for: Fish-shaped Japanese ice cream cones with soft serve in fun flavors like matcha, black sesame, and unicorn vanilla.
TAIYAKI NYC
Sugar Hill Creamery (Harlem & Brooklyn)
Known for: Small-batch ice cream with culturally inspired flavors like “Chairperson of the Board” (blueberry cheesecake) and “Andy Griffith.”
Known for: Small-batch ice cream with culturally inspired flavors like “Chairperson of the Board” (blueberry cheesecake) and “Andy Griffith.”
Sugar Hill Creamery
Keki Modern Cakes is a hidden gem in NYC known for its bouncy Japanese cheesecakes and light, fluffy sponge cakes. Their signature "jiggly" texture and just-right sweetness make them a fun, Instagram-worthy treat that’s as satisfying as it is unique....
Keki Modern Cakes
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream started as a food truck in NYC and quickly became a cult favorite for its creamy, French-style ice cream made with simple, high-quality ingredients. Known for unique flavors like Earl Grey Tea and Honeycomb, they also offer an i...
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Home
Magnolia Bakery is a beloved NYC institution known for its classic American desserts, especially the world-famous banana pudding and buttercream-topped cupcakes. With cozy, vintage vibes and locations across the city, it’s a must-visit for sweet toot...
Magnolia Bakery | Home