My carefully curated list of the NYC’s most irresistible sweet treats. From creamy gelato to pillowy doughnuts and pastries, this reps the best of New York’s dessert scene
love the pistacchio gelato and mascarpone ricotta & strawberries (~$9) - AND they have really good frozen yogurt with toppings!
Anita Gelato: Gelato & Ice Cream Shop
cinnamon roll with black sugar and chai frosting - $14 perfect to finish a meal (that should certainly include the tuna crispy rice ($26)
KYU NYC
i love chip city - but if they have their limited edition cinnamon roll cookie its a must get! ($5.50/cookie)
Chip City Cookies
i am a butterfield market regular, and the froyo never disappoints. my order: half tart half chocolate with raspberries and rainbow sprinkles
Butterfield Market: Home
chef slick’s choice: anything bubs or “foamy” is my go to, octopus, marshmallow bananas, skulls etc. price varies by weight (aka mine is typically pretty pricy)
BonBon - A Swedish Candy Co.
chocolate vanilla swirl soft serve forever. my fave spot to get dessert in the seaport! ($7)
Mister Dips
chewy mochi donut, yes yes yes. this with breakfast is an incredible treat ($5)
Win Son Bakery
refreshing teas at HEYTEA - i love the matcha jasmine! in my opinion, these drinks are really big and can be shared! ($8)
HEYTEA - NEW ASIAN TEA
maritozzi w/ pistachio gelato (same owners as travelers poets and friends which is next door!) ($10)
Pamina Dolci e Gelato
my favorite doughnuts in NYC! i one time had a glazed doughnut fresh out of the glazer and it was… the best thing i ever ate ($6)
Dough Doughnuts | American Doughnut Shop in NY
chef slick’s choice: double milk tea cream filled donut. so chewy and creamy, cannot miss ($4)
Bear Donut
chef slick’s choice: golden Oreo soft serve (and any pint esp auds dream ($13)). caffe panna changes their flavors weekly, so you will NEVER be able to say no
Caffè Panna
assorted macarons at the best - laduree. i am a sucker for pistachio, rose and chocolate ($25 for box of 6)
Ladurée New York - Soho
almond croissant w/ the gooiest frangipane filling ($5.25). they also have a LIST of other pastries that i can't resist like the banana bread ($3) and the chocolate croissant ($5)
Épicerie Boulud
chef slick’s choice: any cookie bars BUT I get my birthday cake from Gracie every year!
