The 50 best desserts and snacks in Brooklyn

Absolutely amazing cookies! This bakery offers an incredible variety of flavors, each one more tempting than the last. You can really taste the artisanal quality — every bite feels handcrafted with care and passion. The texture, flavor, and freshness are just perfect. These aren’t your average cookies — they’re truly one of a kind. If you love cookies (or even if you don’t… yet), you need to try this place. It's a cookie lover’s paradise!

Levain Bakery is a must-visit in NYC! 🍪✨ The cookies are huge, warm, and absolutely delicious — crispy outside, gooey inside. Friendly service and cozy vibe. Worth every bite (and the wait)! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Really good!! So decadent and satisfying. I heard the chocolate chip walnut cookie is the thing to get and it did not disappoint.

I was honnetly a bit let down by Levains. I just felt the cookies were not balanced in flavor and not a texture I enjoy. The magnolia was doughy, not goey, and didnt have much of a savory note and the oatmeal was the same but even drier and didnt have much oatmeal in it.

I got one chocolate chip walnut cookie and one s’mores cookie. Both were really good, and seemed like they were baked recently. I also got a cold brew coffee which was very acidic. This made it hard to drink, I ended up throwing it out.

This is a clean, spacious and welcoming bakery, which boasts terrific products. Despite its elegance, it simultaneously offers a down-to-earth feel. My friend and I dropped by there a couple of months ago, in the AM hours...it was about 9 AM on a Sunday. And I'm sorry that I didn't get the name of the young lady at the front who served us, as she was very sweet and professional. Yet with that said, the main takeaway here is not actually their ambiance, vibes or even lovely staff members. The main takeaway, Cookie Monster, is their SWEETS!! LOL They make and sell absolutely wonderful, and I mean *wonderful* cookies. : ) Sure, they are pricey, but treats like this should not come cheap. Because, from my limited lived experience (yet speaking as someone with a true "sweet tooth"), they're the best in town. These decadent cookies melt in your mouth. And, from what I can taste, no amount of butter is spared in making them. They are 100% goodness, with goodness being an understatement! So, the next time you walk by a Levain Bakery and you need a gift -- for yourself or someone else! -- don't hesitate to buy the best for the best. A tin of their cookies makes for both an aesthetically pleasing and tummy~satisfying gift. Enjoy! In Cookie Heaven, Kat

Delicious cookies! Big, soft and full of flavor. Prices are great and the place is very pretty. I ordered four cookies, three dark chocolate chip cookies and one adding peanut butter. They were awesome, my family and me loved them! The location is really good, and the staff was nice. They have a variety of options to choose. A must go! Keep it up. ☺️

This is the viral bakery that I have been wanting to try for a long time. I absolutely loved it. They are known for their banana pudding and it was delicious. I went during the fall time and was able to try a few of their fall flavored pasties. I got a pumpkin cheesecake, a regular cheesecake and I believe it was some type of gingersnap pastry as well. Everything was so good. There isn't seating inside but across the street there's an area with benches I sat on to enjoy. 10/10 I would come again!

Magnolia Bakery is one of those spots that feels like a true New York moment. It is cozy, welcoming, and the kind of place that manages to be both iconic and genuinely good. Everyone talks about the banana pudding, and for good reason. It is creamy, light, and unlike anything else. But my personal recommendation is the chocolate cupcake with vanilla icing. It is simple, perfectly balanced, and exactly what a classic cupcake should taste like. The bakery itself is always clean and the staff are friendly, which makes the experience feel easy and enjoyable, even when it is busy. It is also across the street from a great little bookstore, which makes stopping by feel like you are stepping into one of those quintessential New York City days where everything lines up just right. Magnolia works for just about everyone. It is great for kids, but just as fun for adults who want a sweet treat or a nostalgic moment. Whether you are local or visiting, it is a must-go and a place you will probably find yourself returning to again and again.

Try the famous banana pudding which is surprisingly tasty with banana chunks and cookies and cream. Love it. Also got the red velvet cheesecake and Iced matcha, delicious too. Only for take out so we enjoyed them in nearby park. All the cakes look really attractive in the shop, can’t wait to try more soon.

My first time trying Magnolia Bakery and fell in love. I have the brown sugar cookie and the hot chocolate with oat milk and it was very delicious. This is great stop for quick sweet treat. I've heard great things about the banana pudding, I'll try it next time.

Finally tried Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding—totally worth the hype. Creamy, fluffy, with real banana chunks and soft wafers that melt right in. Sweet but not too heavy, and dangerously easy to finish in one sitting. A NYC must-try dessert—approved and devoured.

This is a classic. I don’t think it needs any more recommendation. I obviously got the banana pudding and I was very surprised at how good it was. I also got the seasonal pumpkin spice pudding, and it was the perfect fall dessert. I cannot recommend the banana pudding enough. I actually thought about ways in which I could bring this back to Europe, so now I’m hoping they would open up a bakery somewhere in Europe.

It was my first time trying the famous banana pudding. I did not expect to like it that much. It is definitely not to be missed whenever you visit here. We also got pecan cheesecake which was good as well. It was rich and heavy.

The desserts at Dominique Ansel Bakery were very tasty, and everything we tried was really good. There was a long line, but it was worth the wait. Definitely a spot to visit at least once if you’re in New York!

Disclaimer: I came near closing time and I’ve heard that there’s a big difference in quality between early visits and late visits, with items tasting better earlier in the day. We got a DKA (Dominique’s kouign amann) and a cronut and it ended up being almost $16. The flavors of the two were good but neither were flaky at all. No flakes to be found. I was very disappointed in the lack of croissant texture. I don’t think I will return as I didn’t enjoy the “must-try” items and it was expensive. The waiter was also nice but the person manning the register was kind of rushing to get us out of the restaurant.

Ansel Bakery is a true NYC classic! Their Cronut is really good, a little too sweet for me, but still delicious. I love their cookie shot with the milk inside! There’s plenty of seating toward the back, which is nice. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit. Definitely worth checking out at least once, they have lots of other great treats too!

Dominique Ansel Bakery in Soho continues to live up to the hype. I popped in for a quick treat and left completely delighted. The almond croissant had just come out of the oven about an hour earlier and was honestly perfection—crispy on the outside, delicately layered, and filled with rich almond paste that wasn’t overly sweet. Every bite had that just-right balance of texture and flavor. A special shoutout to Chapel, who went above and beyond. I mentioned loving the extra toasted almond bits that fall off the top, and without missing a beat, she added a handful to my bag. That small, thoughtful gesture made my visit feel personal and warm. Great pastries, even better service—I’ll definitely be back.

While traveling around Manhattan, hitting some bakeries and coffee shops, I stopped in at Dominique Ansel. It came highly recommended, and is the home of the original cronut, so I knew it had to be on the list to visit. There was quite a selection of options, and the cronut was pretty special. They even had a cute little outdoor garden space to sit and enjoy our food. It took them a while to get us everything we ordered, but all in all, I'd recommend giving it a try if you're in the area.

TLDR: 3.5 stars, liked the cronut texture but didn’t get the flavor. Cookie shot is good but also fairly expensive I liked the texture of the cronut, like a thin deep fried doughnut. However I didn’t know what the flavor on top of the cronut was, it didn’t taste like anything specific. The cookie made into a cylinder with some vanilla milk inside was a fun play on cookies and milk but for almost $7, seemed a bit costly as well.

Can't say enough about how friendly and kind their staffs are. Beautiful, beautiful place. You dont realize it until you walk all the way to the back and you see an oasis. Plenty of sitting areas for you to enjoy indoor and outdoor while you enjoy your delicious food/desserts. We had to try their chocolate chip cookie cup with milk in it. Wow! What an unique idea. It was so soft and tasty.

Very tempting butter aroma, the croissant was really good, with almond filling inside and a cookie-like crispy outside. Maybe the croissant was so good that the cinnamon roll looked ordinary. The store also sells sandwiches, lunch salads and soups, with a lot of choices. It is a bakery that has won many awards, I will come back to buy croissants and try other foods.

Signs announcing that this bakery has been awarded best baguette and best croissant are all over the walls of this bakery with good reason. Upon entering, you’re confronted with a really mesmerizing display of breads and pastries, and the bakers in-store are happy to discuss their products and help you make a selection. Because I am limited to the confines of my human organs, I could not eat everything and picked an almond croissant and a chocolate rugelach. The almond filling was delicious and smooth, and nothing was too sweet: completely perfect. I’m a little traditional with rugelach, and I think this felt a little more like a mini chocolate croissant to me, but it was delicious nonetheless! Will be returning.

Total waste of money. Insane you buy an almond croissant and you get neither of the distinctive traits that makes a pastry an almond croissant: the studded almond crust on top, and the almond filling inside. My crust had literally two tiny flakes of an almond. That’s it. 2 shavings. And absolutely nothing inside. Even as a basic croissant this sucked, it was flat and had no lift or air inside. Staff were nice but they can’t save this total disappointment of a pastry. Edit: In response to the reply, there was nothing inside. Zoom in on the pics and judge for yourself.

Thank you! Truly. Thanks for not making me late for work this morning. I saved $12 and got a healthy breakfast from my work fridge instead. Win-win. I usually stop by 2–6 times a week for the carb-loaded goodness. Lately, though, I’ve discovered a new perk here: the staff’s talent for such engaging conversations with each other that customers at the register become invisible. Watching 4–5 staff members ignore you on your way to work is… impressive. I leave with money still in my pocket and arrive at work on time. I’m starting to think this might be the best deal in town.

Went to the Union Square location- lives up to its reputation as a go-to spot for artisan breads and delectable sandwiches. We started with their sourdough bread to go, which is a standout. The slow-fermented organic sourdough had a perfect balance of tangy flavor and a chewy, airy crumb, encased in a golden crust. If you’re a sourdough enthusiast, this is a must-try. The olive and cheese breadsticks were another highlight. And we also got croissant and palmiers were superhit. They were a fantastic snack on their own. We sat and I ordered the egg salad sandwich. My wife ordered the roasted bell peppers sandwich with cream cheese on sourdough bread was the star of the meal. The roasted bell peppers were sweet and smoky, paired beautifully with the rich, tangy cream cheese. The sourdough bread provided a sturdy yet soft base that soaked up the flavors without falling apart. The combination was simple yet executed with such precision that every bite was a delight. The staff was friendly and efficient, making the experience even more enjoyable. Prices are on the higher side, as expected for an artisan bakery in NYC, but the quality justifies the cost.

Nice iced lattes and a great almond croissant. It seems their breads are also very good, smell, texture and banking care impressed me and I have to come back for more

Been going since college- cheese straws, the babka and coffee are great. They have a cute outdoor seating area as well

Delicious desserts for all hours of the day. I had the Milk Bar pie and Sundae combo deal. They were both good. The vanilla soft serve ice cream is a cereal milk tasting flavor which my husband did not like. He thought it was good but his flavor of choice. The pie was very rich maybe too rich for me. Eating it together was delicious though. Prices were good. Selection was good. Seating available was good. It’s a nice place to sit and satisfy your sweet tooth for sure.

Had this place recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint! We ordered the lemon meringue pie and cereal milk soft serve, and it definitely satisfied our sweet tooth. The girl taking our order was also super sweet. Would definitely visit again if I’m ever in NYC again!

This place has definitely gone way downhill. The employees don’t care, the music is too loud and this is what a “Pie and Soft Serve” looks like. Everyone understands that when someone orders pie and ice cream, the ice cream should be on top of the pie. And also the pie should be warm. Here instead you get this and the pie is refrigerated solid out of a box. Very dissatisfying

Honestly? Average. Just average. I came here expecting a fun, creative dessert stop something sweet to wrap up the night, but everything just kind of fell flat. The snacks looked cute, sure, but the flavors were uninspired. Our drinks were lukewarm, the sugar hit too strong, and it all felt like the staff was more eager to close up than serve something memorable. Quick notes for fellow dessert hunters: Service: Polite and minimal, just enough to take the order and move things along. Food: Ok. It's ok. Atmosphere: Clean enough, but the energy was as tired as the drinks. Nothing terrible, but nothing special either. Out of everywhere I visited in NYC, this was the most forgettable stop, which is saying something in a city full of flavor.

Really beautiful and vintage old 50s diner. Living for it! Staff really kind. Looks clean. Taste not as hyped for, and kinda expensive. But still a good place to hangout for a little bit and get a coffee.

My wife, daughter, and I stopped by and had a wonderful experience. Jasmine was the best! She was so helpful and friendly, we loved her! She hooked us up with stickers and this cool bag! Did I mention the ice cream is so delicious?!? I highly recommend going here.

I love this place!!! Jamika is amazing and she made my day with the Milk Bar pie slice. ADDICTIVE!!! I ordered one and doubled back for another 10 minutes later. The service was impeccable and I want to give Jamika her hospitality flowers. Her cheerfulness is infectious and she’s glad to answer questions. Thanks Milk Bar!!!

Always get lady M cake from this branch coz the closest one from me. Straight forward you go in buy the cake and leave. There's no seating inside. Price is on the high end but you get good quality cake. The place is inside next to H&M.

Got the six inch signature for a relative visiting from outside US. Not sure if it’s just me or maybe this branch but the cream was so noticeably thick that 3/4 persons noted that it was too thick. For the price I expect Lady M quality. There are a lot of copy cat crepe cakes now a days and they all use too much cream. So disappointed in the quality of the Cake since Lady Ms is one of few desserts in nyc that strives for perfection.

I’m obsessed with these cakes! You’re truly missing out if you don’t try them. They’re not overly sweet, incredibly soft, creamy, and just melt in your mouth. While this place doesn’t serve coffee or have seating, there’s a food court just one floor down via the escalator where you can grab any coffee you like, sit down, and enjoy these amazing desserts. Signature and pistachio are my favorite.

Really really disappointed. I have brought and loved the cakes at Lady M. However I ordered delivery for 3 cakes and the packaging was really upsetting. Due to shoving three cakes into one cake box, the flavors were merged together and the Tiramisu Millie-crepe cake was pressed and tilted. Leaving cream all over the bottom of the box. Which makes me wonder why not just put the Strawberry Millie Feuille in a separate cake box. Overall, not a great visual presentation of the cakes and the brand. I wasn’t really happy when I received the cakes considering the price and the image of Lady M. Almost seemed like homemade cake business.

Tastes good enough. I tried the signature one but my friend said the best are the green tea and other flavored ones. During covid, no eat-in allowed which makes it a bit difficult since its not something you can just walk eating. I was impressed by the plastic fork that looked exactly like silver fork, giving a more luxurious experience to eat 😂

The in-store experience was amazing, and the cakes were *chef's kiss* unique but also vaguely nostalgic. The Vanilla is beautiful, but the matcha is an experience. 🙌 11/10

Great variety of cakes. They taste great and not too heavy and the presentation is really nice too. They are very expensive but worth once a while. Give them a try!

Cute little donut shop that I wandered into on my way to meet a friend. Too bad there's not a lot of sitting room - it was definitely on the more cramped side but I can appreciate the effort on the donut related decors. The donuts themselves were also just so-so. Very unique and fun flavors but maybe it was because it was cold when I finally got to eating it, but it tasted a little dry.

The first time I discovered Doughnut Plant, I gave it 5 stars because they were truly the most spectacular doughnuts I had ever tried. Every time we planned a trip to New York, our reaction was always the same: “Yes! We’re going to eat Doughnut Plant!” But this time was a big disappointment. We went three times, and all three times were a bad experience. We visited three different locations, at different times of day, and unfortunately, the result was always the same. They used to stand out for their flavor, texture, and variety — they were really special — but now they just feel like any other doughnut shop. The crème brûlée no longer has that crispy top that made it unique, the vanilla bean was completely melted, and even the Valrhona hot chocolate, which used to be rich and intense, has lost its depth. At the Grand Street location, the service was particularly poor — the staff looked upset, served with bad attitude, and seemed annoyed all the time. This didn’t happen in the other two locations, where at least the service was polite. It honestly makes us sad, because for years this was our favorite place. Whenever friends or family came to New York, we always told them they couldn’t leave without trying these doughnuts. But now, unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. We want this to be a constructive review, because we truly value what Doughnut Plant once was. Hopefully, this is just a rough patch, and they’ll soon go back to being the best doughnuts — like they used to be.

Amazing cold brew and the watermelon aquafresca was so fresh. Doughnuts looked amazing. I wish I had one!

We had to get a doughnut in New York and walking past this, and seeing what was on offer here, we decided to pop in. They had a wonderful selection, and it was impossible to choose. In the end, the 3 we went for were amazing. The PB and J doughnut was light fluffy and flavourful. I could have easily eaten more.

Donuts and coffee were very good, but the coffee cake doughnut was especially great. Moist with a good coffee flavour and with like a salty touch. Thanks !!

Creme brulee donut exceeded my expectations. The burnt sugar added a nice crunch to the soft exterior. The custard was creamy, soft and delicious. The atmosphere was of a small coffee shop. Rock was being played. The cashier was kind & enjoying the playlist making the vibe more comforting.

So impressed by the quality of Doughnut plants sourdough donuts!! I always go for sourdough as someone who has a gluten sensitivity, and these are simply amazing (refer to the photos to see how airy these bad boys are). These will always be my go to for a good doughnut in the city. Also, the drinks we tried were amazing! Lots of vegan options. Definitely give it a try at Grand St or grand central!!

love ample hills, the ice cream is so good! had some great customer service today and the most delicious ice cream (as always, post gooey butter cake & salty kisses and caramel wishes) i heard the salted caramel is temporary? please keep it! also noticed that the ice cream freezer may need to be a bit colder? regardless, love this place and will keep coming back again and again and again

such a cute little place with a great flavor selection!! I loved the butter pecan pie flavor, but there’s lots of unique options

Honestly these ice cream flavors are the most genuine tasting ice creams I’ve Ever eaten! The PBJ it’s like the sandwich rolled up in an ice cream ball! The banana pudding was to die for! The captain my captain was literally captain crunch with ice cream perfectly infused! We got the flight and tasted 6 flavors all Of them were great! Will be coming back quite often!!!

I was a huge fan of Ample Hills since it opened and would go semi frequently given I live quite close. However I recently went and discovered that they now only allow you to get one scoop of ice cream in the small size (when half the point was that you could get two different flavors). Not only that, but they raised their prices and they don’t even fill up the cup with the single scoop, there was so much empty space where there could’ve been ice cream. To top it off, when I was regretfully paying for my $8 single scoop of ice cream, the woman at the register stared over at the screen when the tip question came up, which made me feel uncomfortable and pressured to leave a tip. Needless to say, I will be going to Van Leeuwen from now on.

Delicious ice cream. Not as creamy as I’ve had at other places but still as equally delectable. The dark chocolate is so dense and fulfilling, the king of mangoes it irresistibly lucious like I’m literally scooping a frozen mango, and the oatmeal lace is seriously amazing.

Great ice cream with tons of options (24 with 3 vegan), many with mix-ins. Wonderful texture (slightly stretchy), perfect sweetness and robust flavors. Prices are decent ($7 for 2 scoops), with flight being the best deal (6 smaller scoops for $8). They allow sampling. Our favorites were the cotton candy (spirulina so natural color), ooey gooey butter cake and guava. All of them were pretty good.

Very good ice cream but the customer serve was not good!!! We paid 25$ for 3 scoops separately when we could have paid 11$ for 6 scoops together. We said something and he just said oh yeah. lol weird ice cream was good though but lost employee.

Trendy shop in lower Manhattan. Small store front but really good ice cream, especially on a hot day. The wait isn't long and the staff works quickly. They have a ton of options to pick, and everyone seemed to love their flavor. Not over priced considering how popular they are.

I've been here twice already. I love that they have fished shaped cones. I like the custard flavor better than their red bean flavor. I like the mango strawberry ice cream so I winded up getting it again. This time with my own options, instead of the one on the menu. I tried to get their limited time yuzu flavored ice cream, but the cashier said it was out since the week prior.

A mainstay of the chinatown dessert scene for YEARS. You can’t go wrong getting anything here, and this order was ready in about 20 seconds. Pictured: Red bean Tayaki waffle cone with matcha ice cream, condensed milk, wafers, and mochi. $10

Cool little spot in Chinatown to get ice cream treats in one of those cute 'fish shaped cone '. They don't have too many flavors but I got the chocolate tayaki cone with some chocolate syrup on top and a cookie added on top too . Really tasty . Especially on a hot day . This is actually on Baxter street right off Canal . Not too far from Broadway. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Nice place to stop for ice cream if you are in Chinatown area.

Good Japanese style ice cream dessert. They were having a special pumpkin flavor for all I am assuming. I liked it, you can taste the pumpkin flavor.

We stopped by Taiyaki NYC before exploring the Bowery graffiti, and it was such a fun treat! We tried the chocolate soft-serve with the custard-filled fish-shaped cones, and they were absolutely delicious. The cones were warm and fluffy, perfectly paired with the creamy ice cream. Seating is limited, but it’s definitely worth the stop for a unique and tasty Japanese ice cream experience.

Absolutely love Taiyaki NYC! The ice cream is so creamy and the fish-shaped cones are adorable and delicious. Everything tastes super fresh, and the flavors are unique but not too sweet. The staff were friendly and the place has such a fun vibe perfect spot for dessert! 🍦

I have been to the city many times over the past few years. I finally made my way into this gem of a bakery. Between the cakes, muffins and pies there is something for your palate. I chose the carrot cake cupcake. It did not disappoint. There was a perfect balance of sweet and savory. There was a hint of ginger and it was moist but not wet as some carrot cakes/muffins can be. The cream cheese frosting was soooo good. I wish had also gotten the hostess cupcake. Yes that’s right like the ones from your childhood. Except these are made fresh and not processed. See photo. Thanks to the staff who were super nice and the ambiance is what I would expect of a fanciful bakery. My rating is 5 stars.

Such a cozy little cupcake spot in Nolita — it feels super homey, like everything was baked with love right in someone’s kitchen. The vegan cookies and cream cupcake was seriously delicious (moist, not overly sweet), and the red velvet was really good too. Definitely want to come back to try their popular chocolate cake next time. Only downside is that their website could use a little refreshing — it doesn’t quite match how cute and warm the shop feels in person.

Popped in to try some sweets. The S'mores bar was a 3.5/5 as it was a little dry. The Nutella Bar was a 4/5. The Apple Crumb Bar was a 5/5 and was by far my favorite. I'd come back just for that. The service was great as the staff members were super nice and professional and there was no wait.

Giving stars because the shop looks nice and the workers were decently understanding when I expressed my concerns about their brownies. The cupcakes and brownies are very overrated and too sweet. They look delicious but the taste doesn’t match up unfortunately. Everything is overpriced for a mid cupcake. The rice Krispie treats may be the best thing there though! Overall, I wouldn’t come back

The strawberry cake flavor is decent but the texture is dry and needs to be more moist. For $10 per cake slice, I expect a higher quality product. The Brooklyn Blackout cake is not good and has a weird after taste.

It's cute and cozy. Always go there when I crave a gluten free cupcake. They're the best I had in NYC. Their vegan chocolate cupcakes are amazing as well. I would imagine the non gluten free cake and cupcakes are as good if not better from all the happy sugared faces.

My daughters treated me to a delicious raspberry vegan bar 3 years ago. I loved it!!! They have since shipped the same bars to me out of state. Came into town to spend my birthday with them and upon my arrival… my favorite bar waiting for me. I was so excited until I had my first bite and immediately noticed the bar is simply not the same bar. The crust is now very cake-like and devoid of flavor. The ingredients that made this bar my go to dessert in NYC have definitely changed and not for the better. It’s as if the ingredient list has been pared down to the bare minimum and the taste and texture reflects this sad change. Unfortunately, I will not return to LCB while visiting NYC nor ask for a special shipment.

I am. Sorry. For this 3 star review. Because the staff were so nice and so chill and actually super funny. We were throwing some weird questions at them and they indeed played ball. Thanks guys. Anyway. The food is just super mid. So so mid. The matcha lava cake is good. The cheesecake in a dirt pot is good. Everything else tasted like literally nothing and cost a months rent. I’m so sorry. It also always has a wait but you can join the guest list from afar (online) which is nice.

I WILL be coming back for the Golden Toast and Harvest dessert! I took a bite of both and went straight to heaven—I'm literally obsessed with them. I wasn't expecting the butter on the Golden Toast to be a brown butter, but I absolutely love it! The milk tea for the Harvest dessert added the perfect touch of flavor, giving the layers underneath more depth. I did have to wait in a line to be seated but it was honestly worth the wait!

The golden toast is literally one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth. I had to come back two days later and have it again. Excellent service. All the food we tried was amazing. It’s quiet but filled with natural light. The perfect spot for an afternoon treat!

Back to Spot Dessert Bar and I had a much better experience this time — I tried the most elegant black sesame dessert, alongside asian desserts that are both nutritious and delicious. This seasonal menu highlights asian winter ingredients known for their natural benefits, turning comfort food into something nourishing. I didn’t even feel sweetened out after trying them all. I also tried a Halloween Special which I hoped they could consider keeping it in the regular menu!! ＊Sesame Bloom $14.95 ** The presentation was so elegant that I could easily picture it served at a fine dining restaurant. This black sesame basque cheesecake came with condensed milk ice cream, berry compote and vanilla anglaise. Its deep black hue proved how rich and nutty it was. This was easily our favorite out of the three! ＊Chrysanthemum Snow $14.95 It’s rare to see a modern dessert with goji berries and snow mushrooms! The chrysanthemum frozen base was topped with snow mushroom, goji berries, golden pear, and yuzu honey jam. Light, floral, and full of nourishing ingredients. Definitely guilt-free and delicious. ＊Ube-rri $14.95 An ube mousse cake layered with chia panna cotta, blueberry compote, chiffon, and topped with a white chocolate shell. The tangy compote balanced out the creamy ube mousse. *** We got all three of these fall/winter specials for $38.15 (original $44.85). ＊Halloween Spooky Monkey Bread Made with warm coconut monkey bread, coconut ice cream and coconut flakes and drizzled with ube sauce. I was absolutely in love with the hot and cold contrast!!

Spot Dessert on St. Marks has been a neighborhood favorite for awhile. I love this place and stop by whenever I’m in the area. Two favorites are the Harvest and the Golden Toast. On this trip it was the Harvest, with its chiffon cake, strawberries whipped crream, and Oreo crumbs. It’s served with some milk tea, which you pour over it, and some raspberry sorbet. This is dessert heaven! The combo of flavors is delicious. One thing I like about that particular dish, is that it’s not too heavy. The quantity is perfect without weighing you down. Even though I have this dish most of the time, I can say that every dish I’ve had here has been great. I love their non-dairy ice cream options like their raspberry and mango, and of course the previously mentioned Golden Toast. The staff is fantastic, the atmosphere cool, and the prices are reasonable. Recommended!

My friend recommended this place because he noticed I needed a bit of stress eating and I’m so glad he did! He suggested I try the Matcha Lava Cake, and it was absolutely amazing. I also ordered the Strawberry Matcha Latte, which quickly became my new favorite. I didn’t expect the combination of strawberry and matcha to taste so good it’s sweet, smooth, and surprisingly relaxing. The cozy atmosphere and beautiful plating made the experience even better. I highly recommend this spot for anyone who wants to unwind, enjoy some stress-relieving desserts, and treat themselves to something truly delicious!

My friend and I decided to taste some Dessert at Spot Dessert in East Village. We Went with “Harvest” and absolutely loved it. The cheesecake is delicious. We also ordered Matcha Lava Cookie and some Cruffins which we enjoyed as well. Definitely visiting again to try their other best sellers.

Absolutely amazing food and a fun atmosphere! We actually have reservations at the time's square location but showed up at the wrong location and the staff was so accommodating and were able to get us seated within 15 minutes. I highly recommend this particular location, you will not be disappointed!!

I booked a table at the Serendipity 3 Upper East Side restaurant for dinner on my wife's actual 60th birthday this evening as we really enjoyed our last visit there 10 years ago for her 50th birthday. Although we arrived 20 minutes earlier than our 5:15pm slot that I'd booked online, we were shown to a table within a few minutes. There's very little space between tables in the very small & cramped restaurant, so don't expect any privacy as we could clearly hear and follow the conversations of the diners on both the tables either side of us. Our super friendly server Randy asked if we were at the restaurant for any special occasion and my wife told him it was her 60th birthday without realising I'd already put all this in the 'what's the occassion?' section of their online booking form. He also asked if we had any allergies, which again I had already said we had none in the 'Any allergies or restrictions?' section of their online booking form. So clearly the servers don't see or don't bother to read the information provided online by their customers, rendering it a complete waste of our time!!! The birthday girl had the American cheeseburger with fries, which was OK. I had the Grandma Holt's fried chicken sandwich with a pot of tea. The fried chicken was a bit dry, the bun was a bit stale and I found the fries to be a bit too salty. My wife was really looking forward to the superb peanut butter cheesecake dessert we enjoyed sooo much on our last visit. However, it was no longer on the menu so she had to settle for the Ultimate Creme Cheesecake, which came with side servings of hot fudge & strawberry sauce. Our fabulous server Randy put a candle on the top of my wife's cheesecake, lit it and encouraged everyone in the restaurant to sing happy birthday, which made her feel special. Whilst we were dining in the restaurant there were 4 other people celebrating their birthdays as well. There's a photographer at the restaurant now, who went around every table taking photographs of customers and returning later trying to sell commemorative prints, which I found a bit tacky and touristy - not something I'd expect at a high end restaurant. The decor in the restaurant looked very tired and we certainly didn't enjoy our meal there this time, compared to our exceptional experience 10 years ago. I feel sadly it's more of a tourist trap now, feeding off the embers of its former glory days, which have long gone. We didn't have any alcoholic drinks with our meal and I left feeling the $100 we spent there could have been better spent in one of the hundreds of exceprional restaurants in NYC for the special occasion of my wife's 60th birthday.

I had a great time! Randy, our server, is the ABSOLUTE best. Come enjoy Randy and the crew. And shout out to the manager for blessing us with a little extra something! I love this place! And now, I love Frozen Hot Chocolate! 🤩 A serendipitous adventure for sure! 💙💙💙💙

Dessert is the highlight of the place and so is the decor! Guacamole and chips are awesome too. I love the menu that covers your faces!

The place was cute but small. Its more for children is seems. Food was just average. Like any fast food place. We went to just experience the place. The ice cream floats were amazing and the frozen hot chocolate was yum. Price was good as well.

Extremely fun for a Nightcap. Helps when you love the movie that featured it....but it was just an overall fun experience that c takes an adult back to childhood. The sliders, fries, and frozen hot chocolate were all wonderful.

Such a fun and unique treat if you’re going to experience New York! The atmosphere is one-of-a-kind, sure to make you feel like a kid again. Then throw in the over -the-top desserts and it’s hard not to have a good time here. And such a friendly staff! Randy greeted us at the door, making us feel incredibly welcome (not always a common experience in NY). Super grateful I finally got to experience this, it def lived up to the hype!

The desserts are okay! I mostly liked the chocolate mousse and the ice cream was nice but the flourless chocolate cake was pretty bad. I like that there's seating though! Personally I don't think I'd come back.

Small little place but the Hot Chocolate (Both Classic and Dark) were fantastic. The Butterscotch Custard was delicious. Very sweet Brulee. The Chocolate cake was fantastic. The kids downed the Brownie Sundae. Shake and Torino was good as well. Higly recommend.

This is my favorite place for a sweet treat that never misses. Their pecan chocolate chip cookie is exquisite and the reason I keep coming back! The brownie sundae was also good but small for the price but the chocolate here tastes very rich.

This review is from last night. I ordered the brownie sundae via delivery and unfortunately I was delivered brownie soup. I've ordered brownie sundaes from other places before and they always separate the ice cream and brownie so that the ice cream doesn't melt. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case for this place. 2 stars instead of one because that was some good brownie soup!

My family and I have been coming to the Chocolate Room for almost 20 years and have loved every visit. My husband and I came here for one of our first dates and it was magical. We have brought our kids and friends here for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. I always order the same thing - the flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce, along with some mint tea. It's divine. When I think of what I would want to have as my last meal, I think of Chocolate Room flourless chocolate cake! The owners are lovely as well - please come support this family owned business that has been a staple in Brooklyn for so many years!

They have the best ice cream! The fresh banana and the Belgian chocolate are my fave flavors but the banana is a must try! Tastes like banana bread, not that crappy artificial banana flavor

I do not recommend their chocolate gluten free cake and whoever recommended it to my boyfriend should’ve not done that when he wanted to order a chocolate cake. He did end up calling back to say that the recommendation was bad, but the person on the phone said they can’t do anything about it because there is no refunds. The cake was supposed to be a surprise for me…I was so disappointed because I really like the chocolate cupcakes and I wanted to try the chocolate cake. I also think the brownies are amazing. So please do not try to change your customers mind when ordering! This happened about 4 months ago but I still go here every now and then for the cupcakes.

Vear lovely ice cream shop, great to bring the family or a date. Prices are on the higher end but the portion are great to share. Definitely would come back to try more of the menu. The staff were very nice and outdoor seating spaces is available. Cash and credit are both accepted. Parking in the area is very limited but available depending on the time. 08/2025

Cute dessert shop. Pretty ample seating and lots of cute decor. I think the floats were a bit over priced for what they were but I loved the frozen hot chocolate milkshake. It had a toasted marshmallow top. Everyone agreed it was the best thing we ordered out of 3 floats and the one shake. I wouldn’t go out of my way to come here but it was a very cute location and we were able to chat and have dessert after dinner :) so if you’re in the area and like shakes/floats try it

Had a great experience, but a few thoughts that made this experience not a 5 star (should be a 4.5). Enjoyed the Take Five a lot. Love the peanut butter, caramel, and pretzel combo (it's insanely good), but feel the Sundae deserves 2 scoops of ice cream (yes, going forward I can add it). My guest loved the BQE. The marshmallow was fantastic, chocolate ice-cream, perfect. The only issue we had was that the whipped cream was over whipped.

Very cute spot in the neighborhood. Consider it a wonderful spot to stop by during an evening walk through the brownstone neighborhoods in order to catch the sunset. 2 soda floats and tip will put you over $20 so in terms of value, a customer could do better. Nevertheless, our drinks (orange creamsicle and roaring 20s) were great tasting and provided the cool on a summer day.

Overall love this place..but there's one reason I'm writing this as a 1 star. The cakes... The cakes are too expensive for the less than adequate quality. The cakes are 1.5-2.5/5 on average, but never exceeding 2.75/5. The way I ran this is 1 point per these 5 categories: - moistness -.25 - flavor -.5 - texture -.5 - freshness -.25 - value -.25 -------------------- Total : 1.75

Delicious ice cream! A place with character and originality. We had a great time. The portions are generous! The staff is also friendly. It's worth the detour if you're passing through like us!

This place is like stepping back in time. I visited from the UK during my trip. I was so excited to try authentic and vintage drinks. And I wasn’t disappointed at all. The ambiance was unique with a vintage decor, an open kitchen where you can watch them prepare the drinks, cosy tables and even board games to play. I had a hot chocolate because it was cold outside and my husband tried the authentic NY eggcream which was delicious too. We also shared a whoppie pie which was very good. Our experience was amazing and I already can’t wait to visit again. Next time I hope the weather will be hotter so I can have a root beer float because it looks delicious!

I am writing to express my disappointment with the cake I recently received from your store. I am not a first-time customer, which makes this experience even more frustrating. In the first picture (purple cake), the handwriting on the cake was extremely poorly done. It looked rushed and unprofessional, completely ruining the presentation. The words were slanted, “birthday” was missing the letter t, there was an odd scribble at the bottom of the “B,” and the “M” in “Maria” didn’t even resemble an M. Because of this, I wasn’t able to take proper pictures with the cake. For comparison, the second picture shows a cake I ordered just a month ago from your store, which looked clean, neat, and well-presented. The difference between the two is significant. When I addressed my concerns with the staff, the customer service I received was dismissive and unhelpful. I was told the handwriting was done by the owner himself and this was considered “fancy handwriting.” I never asked for fancy handwriting, and what I received was not neat or legible. Then when I showed him the photo of the cake he proceeded to tell me “That’s how all the handwritings on the cake look”. When I pointed out that this was untrue and showed them a photo of the previous cake I had ordered, which clearly had different, better handwriting, they had no response. I was told the owner would reach out to me the following day, but no one has contacted me. Instead, the only “solution” offered was that in the future I should order cakes without handwriting and have the writing done at pickup. This is not a reasonable solution. I expected much better quality and service, especially for an important occasion. Unfortunately, this experience has left me extremely dissatisfied, and I will not be returning.

A friend of mine raved about this bakery, so we decided to check out their gelato. Their pistachio flavor was incredible and didn't disappoint! We enjoyed it in their sitting area with great company. If you're in the area, I highly recommend giving it a try.

Ordered a cake for an early Father's Day surprise-and the real surprise was that it arrived completely smashed. When I called the bakery, I was told, "Well, we didn't give it to the driver like that," and that there was nothing they could do. This was ordered directly through their website. Unfortunately, this isn't the first time l've had issues. On several occasions, items were missing from my order, and when I called to report it, I was told they couldn't just send a driver out to fix it. One time, they even claimed a replacement item was sold out-only for me to place a new order under another name and suddenly it was back in stock. It's been one unprofessional experience after another, and I can no longer recommend this place in good faith.

Fortunato Bros. is a true gem! The blonde girl with green eyes (i think her name was ariana or something) gave us top-tier service—so friendly and welcoming that she made us feel right at home. Her kindness and professionalism made our visit unforgettable. Can’t wait to come back!

This was our first time visiting this Williamsburg Italian bakery. We ordered the Lobster Tail, St. Joseph Zeppole & Rainbow Cookies. And we ordered cappuccinos which were perfect. Everything was amazing. Also, the atmosphere was chill with plenty of indoor seating; kept very clean. The staff were super nice & friendly! Can’t wait to return and try more things! Also, we ordered a few things to-go; and our favorites were the Cannoli, Pignoli & Pistachio Cookies.

I came here for my birthday for cake and pastries with my sister, out of this world!!! I'm definitely going to go back for a pistachio lobster tail, best pastry I had all summer! We got the rainbow cookie cheesecake for the birthday cake, everyone was so pleased, we picked out more sweets from the case, got all three cannolis - hazelnut, pistachio and regular. All everyone enjoyed! Thank you so much for making my birthday special 💗

The desserts are amazing and it was probably one of the best cappuccino I have had. Definitely worth stopping in. It is a bit chaotic inside as it is usually busy.

Scorched Cream crab soup. Waited 20 minutes for it. Think they made it on the fly. Steak was cooked perfectly but was so over salted , it was hard to eat. I love Salt ..this was ridiculous. The offered to make a new one but I was starving not have eaten since breakfast and then not having the soup. They took of 20% of the Price of the beef ...a gesture... Dessert Baked Alaska Meringue was sickly sweet but had a beautiful silky texture.T he Mint was overpowering . Service was very good except one waiter went to clear my plate ,Crossed over way to close to me , ruff table side manners. A Surf n turf was served uncracked lobster w no tools to do so... ridiculous! Don't bother waisting your time , money .

Gage & Tollner is a true gem and a perfect spot for a special date night. This historic Brooklyn steakhouse has been around since 1879, and it’s easy to see why it’s stood the test of time. The food is outstanding—classic surf & turf done right, with incredibly high-quality ingredients. I especially appreciate that their steaks are grass-fed, dry-aged, and many ingredients are sourced from local farms, which really shows in the flavor. The service is warm and attentive, and the old-school atmosphere adds to the charm. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but well worth it for the quality and experience. My only minor complaint is that the tables are a little too close together, which can make it feel a bit tight. That said, we’ll absolutely be back—this place is a Brooklyn classic for a reason.

We chose this local restaurant to celebrate my son’s birthday because steak is his favorite, and we were hoping for something special. Unfortunately, I left regretting the choice. The interior and decor were lovely—elegant and inviting—but the service felt robotic. There was no warm welcome or personable interaction. When you go to a nicer restaurant for a special occasion, you expect a more thoughtful and engaging experience. This felt no different from a run-of-the-mill spot. We ordered the “steak for three,” but the portion felt more like it was for two. On top of that, we asked for medium, but what we got was definitely medium-well. The food wasn’t bad, but nothing stood out, and it certainly didn’t feel worth the price. All in all, I wouldn’t recommend this place for a special occasion. It might be okay for a regular dinner, but if you’re celebrating something meaningful, I’d suggest looking elsewhere.

The steak portions were a bit small, so we ordered an extra serving. However, the meat was flavorful and well-prepared. Our server was cheerful and had a great sense of humor, which made us overlook the portion size. Overall, it was a lovely evening thanks 🎉

Our favorite restaurant in Brooklyn! Great rotation of oysters during their happy hour. We love the friendly bartenders too especially Lucky, Rachel, Ben, and Kern! Aside from the oysters, our other favs include the hen of the woods mushrooms, she-crab soup, parker house rolls, and the shared porterhouse. If you're going for dinner, put your name in for the Sunken Harbor Club for a nightcap upstairs after your meal.

A very neat place. Very old, ~1900, and full of character. We only tackled the lunch menu, so difficult to anticipate the dinner menu. Our food was good the Biscuit and gravy especially. Dessert choice is a bit limited though. The bar looked very enticing, and would be a great place to spend a mellow evening at. Overall a very excellent place to try if you are in the neighborhood.

What an amazing meal. We made a last minute decision to swing by here for dinner on Halloween and maybe check out the Sunken Harbor Club upstairs. Our original plan was drinks upstairs followed by dinner downstairs, but that quickly flipped around when we learned that there was a 90 minute wait for the nautical speakeasy. I'm glad our plans changed though as we were already fairly hungry, and after a few drinks upstairs, we wouldn't have savored every bite the way we did by eating first. About once or twice a year, we splurge and try caviar at various restaurants. This was among our absolute favorites. The blinis were soft, tasty and perfect sized. The creme that was served with it made a nice addition, but ultimately it all let the caviar be the star of the show (and it was). If you've never tried caviar before, this is the place to begin your journey. From there we got the she-crab soup and the roasted pumpkin soup along with the house rolls (these rolls are enough reason to come here - holy cow they were so good). Both soups hit the spot and it was tough to pick a favorite. Finally for our entree, we split the Beef Wellington for Two. I might rate this dish a hair below amazing, but still very good. The presentation was beautiful, the steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce hit all the right notes, but I feel like due to its size, the ratio of mushroom and pastry was miniscule compared to the steak. Again, still a very good meal, but might opt to try something else next time we dine here, and trust me, there will be a next time. The staff were outstanding. The crew that greeted us were fantastic in helping us get a table as well as help us organize with the hostess from upstairs to plan an amazing evening. Our server was wonderful and perfectly attentive. She even complemented us on our food choices, remarking that many of these are her favorites. The building itself is absolutely stunning. I had read about how both the interior and exterior are landmarked and I read a brief history of the restaurant on their website. It truly was a wonderful evening and I look forward to our next time dining here.

🍪🍦 Just had an absolute gem of an ice cream sandwich from The Good Batch Bakery and I’m still thinking about it… The OAT VANILLA FUDGE is on another level — two soft and chewy oat chocolate chunk cookies, sandwiching a rich scoop of vanilla ice cream, with a gooey fudge drizzle right in the middle, and just the right touch of sea salt to make everything pop. It’s sweet, salty, creamy, and a little messy in the best way possible. Pure dessert perfection. 📍Brooklyn, you’ve got a real winner here. #TheGoodBatch #IceCreamSandwichGoals #BrooklynEats #DessertHeaven #FoodieInTheBigApple2025

I had a great experience at The Good Batch while I was staying in Brooklyn during a recent trip to New York. I came in around 10am and ordered a cappuccino and a cheese & chive savory scone. The cappuccino was light, flavorful, and had a fluffy foam top. The scone was pretty nice, too. You could taste the cheddar and chives prominently and it was structurally sound, not crumbling to pieces upon biting it. The shop is small but has a handful of seats, and I was comfortable working on my laptop there for about an hour. The atmosphere is light, friendly, and easygoing. Nice baristas who are genuinely happy and eager to chat and share favorites. Before I left I ordered a cold brew to take with me on my long walk to Chinatown. I’m glad I did. It had a good body and was smooth and flavorful. It was the perfect item to carry along to Manhattan on a sunny day.

I got their May special cake for my husband’s birthday and it was DELICIOUS, seriously the perfect choice. Great flavor, fresh ingredients, and also the best customer service. Tysm 💖

I go to good batch all the time, and first of all, the people are really solid. Always friendly and willing to talk about the bakes they have available. Solid coffee, great sweet treats. I like their savory scones, basically any cookie (try one of the unique ones!), and the ice cream sandwiches are classic

Wow! I'm so happy I found this place. It is such a cute and comfortable atmosphere. The guy that helped me was very nice. Their selection is wonderful (I went in around 6 or 7 on a Sunday and they had so much goodies left). I got a few items to take to hang out with friends and there wasn't a crumb left after we tried everything. Not a single disappointing thing in the box. The brown butter and Chai cookies really blew my mind. Prices are great considering the excellent quality of everything and the packaging they put they put the items in. Can't wait to go back!

Great service and super friendly staff!! I went in for a matcha but was handed a regular latte. The barista was apologetic and instantly made the new drink, while still letting me keep the other one. The accidental latte was actually the better of the two drinks :)

I got a mixed box of delicious cookies from the Good Batch which were incredibly tasty, freshly baked and weren't too crumbly. My favourite were the chocolate chip ones and I enjoyed heating them up in the microwave slightly so the chocolate melted a little bit 😋 Another time I had a set of cupcakes and they were also really enjoyable with lots of flavor options.

First time at Dough on a friend’s recommendation, and it didn’t disappoint. So many flavors that it was hard to choose, but a staff member helped me pick the Nutella-filled doughnut—fluffy dough, rich filling, not too sweet. I’ll be back to try more flavors.

Dough Doughnuts never disappoint. They are larger than regular donuts and are super flavorful. They have everything from classic glazed flavor to Mango passion fruit. My favorite is the Cafe Au Lait donut. Very rich in flavor. There is no seating. They have a couple of tees for purchase. They also sell hot and cold drinks. Definitely a get in, buy what you want, and get out situation, since it's so small in there. The donut tasted fresh, moist. Not stale at all, even though it was late afternoon.

Vegan donut options! It’s hard to find a vegan donut place with fluffy non-baked textured donuts. This place had 5 vegan ones to choose from. It was recommended we come before noon in case the vegan ones sell out, but you can call ahead and ask for them too (which is a great option, but we just went in before 11am and took the risk). These donuts taste like and have the texture of proper donuts. I got the cookie crumble chocolate filled donut, the passion fruit glaze and the plain glazed donuts. It came to $20 USD for all 3 large donuts. I’ve only eaten the filled donut so far, but it’s AMAZING! The service was also fantastic and the person serving us was super helpful and personable. Great service and vegan donuts. This place is for take-away, so there’s no seating area.

Amazing donuts! We got cinnamon sugar, hibiscus and chocolate cocoa nibs. They are the most light and fluffy donuts. Great flavor and so pretty. The server was so kind and fun. We are visiting from Seattle and had a fun chat! Definitely try them out!

This was definitely a great find so kudos to my wife for scoping this place out. When we arrived, they were just about to begin restocks but the worker was so nice, he helped take our order anyway and get us out in seconds. The cool thing was that what my wife wanted was one of the items they needed to replenish and he quickly grabbed her a fresh new donut so she didn't have to wait 10 minutes. I went simple and got a cinnamon sugar donut. And oh my, how delicious it was. I would have loved a little more sugar, but it was filled very nicely. It also had such amazing fluffiness. I couldn't believe how massive the donut was. Highly recommend trying this place out. All their donuts look so great!

Holy moly, these things are incredible! My wife stumbled upon this place while hanging out at the Today Show plaza. We have looked for vegan food and snacks while in the city but Dough Doughnuts was not on our list. She brought me back a couple and wow, so good, best vegan doughnuts I've had... and I've tried a few. They're huge, like I have a big mouth and it wasn't easy. Definitely not eating a doughnut with a fork and knife. The texture is spot on, taste was excellent, and super filling. What a treat, if you're vegan and looking for something sweet, check this place out. I have tickets to Six at 2 PM today. I might be snoozing through the whole show. These doughnuts are going to get me later. Oh well, doughnuts are more important than some show anyway.

I don't know what to start with... Great service. A big smile on the other side of the counter, and helping us to choose. We sat to eat and have some tea (which I highly recommend instead of coffee) and we had the amazing opportunity to talk with the owner! Chilled down to earth man that shared stories and pictures of this tasty endeavour of his. The dough is lighter than any other I had in my life and the strawberry is just PERFECT. Apple and cinnamon was the second one and last but not least: the everything with cream. I can say with my heart we had the best donuts in NYC. If you are in New York and you like donuts this is the first and last place you need

Classic Brooklyn experience. Great cheesecake. Pretty empty when I visited. It's hard to really review a place as iconic as this restaurant, this location, or anything except its cheesecake. Consistently good cheesecake! Come and try it, but it's also a tourist spot. I might not come for the Food outside of dessert, myself. You do you though. The coffee I had was Really not tasty though... The staff here is lovely though.

Visited Junior’s in Brooklyn and tried their red velvet and chocolate cupcakes along with a slice of chocolate fudge cake—everything was absolutely delicious! The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the chocolate fudge cake was rich, decadent, and melt-in-your-mouth good. The seating was comfortable, and the overall vibe was great for relaxing and enjoying a sweet treat. I couldn’t resist snapping a few photos—it all looked just as amazing as it tasted. Definitely worth a visit!

While visiting NYC, I Went to try a piece of the famous strawberry cheesecake, the staff were nice and friendly. It was good but I wouldn’t make a special trip for it again. I still loved the experience of being there! The slice was $9.95

This was the spot when I was growing up. High standards, great food and atmosphere. Now what I’m witnessing is the slow demise of an American icon that has been reduced in status to a run of the mill fast restaurant. The quality of food has fallen off. The BBQ chicken and French fries that I ordered was awful. The fries were hard and the chicken smelled like it was going bad. What a shame… at least the cheesecake is still good… for now.

We Stopped in for cheese cake. Unfortunately the cheese cake was disappointing. It was dry and no longer creamy. It tasted like an assembly line cake. Can't even compare to La Cheesecake College Point Queens hands down that's the best cheesecake ever!

I was here for dinner, which the food was good. However, I was told Junior’s is known for its bakery. So, I’m reviewing this based on the restaurant itself. Thanks for the good!

That’s quite “classic” diner place to visit as tourist. Bit overpriced, but food is good. One of the best “classic NYC cheesecakes” to try. So if you are tourist as me, it’s must see and try. If you are local, you might find some other place for regular lunch or diner. Almost 8/10.

A coworker & I decided to go back to Max Brenner’s for lunch today. Though we almost walked past it. The building is getting a bit of a facelift & is covered by green wooden panels. We split the Mac & cheese as an appetizer & instead of getting our usual burgers we opted to try something new. I went with the waffle cheese steak with waffle fries which was delicious. My coworker went with the chicken schnitzel which unfortunately he ended up not eating more than three bites. He said it was as dry as the desert. When our waiter asked if he needed a box to go he declined & said he didn’t like the dish. The restaurant kindly removed it from our bill even though he said he would pay for it. I had a crème brûlée martini which was amazing. Unfortunately I was too full for dessert. Perhaps next time I’ll skip the appetizer or simply go for dessert one day. If you like chocolate this place is for you.

Friend ordered steak & mashed potatoes (delicious), I ordered Italian pasta (added the pesto from friend’s dish to my plate (very delicious). Everything was very tasty, presented very nice. I’d recommend going there on a completely empty stomach

Came here on a rainy Saturday for some warm drinks and something sweet. Left with a great impression and satisfied. Thank you to Monsoor for your friendliness and recommendations with dessert. We enjoyed the food and would definitely be back.

Walk in Friday night ~9:45p for only dessert, practically no one there (~4-5 tables filled). Time to water ~4 minutes. Ordered Baked Oreo Cookie and Banana Hazelnut Crepe. Sweet, would not recommend solo devouring, must share between 2-4 people/plate imo. Quiet ambiance, easy to talk to. Very very dim, I can appreciate the decour and vibes, more fitting for date than group hangout, could just be me tho 🤷‍♂️ Staff is nice.

I had a great experience at this chocolate bar in Manhattan. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, the location is great, and the service was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, rich flavors and great presentation. The crepes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed everything else I ordered. Overall, it was a lovely visit, and I’ll definitely be coming back with friends!

Came to represent the home country. The food was great but the service wasn’t. We waited long until they came to take our order, then when it arrived (pizza + hot cocoa + pumpkin espresso martini) we asked for chili for the pizza and a little spoon for the hot cocoa. The spoon never arrived, although we asked for it multiple times, and we had to ask for the chili 3 times. The waiters don’t come to you even if you try to call them, so until the chili arrived the pizza wasn’t hot anymore…The food was a little expensive. Probably won’t be coming back. Service in TLV is better

I recommend the Dubai Chocolate Waffle. The portions are big enough to share. I also got the hazelnut chocolate milkshake. It tasted good but the consistency was a bit too thick and it was hard to drink it from the thin straw they provided.

Best rice pudding in the world! The selection is amazing! The pudding is delicious! My husband makes sure we come here for his treat every single time we visit NYC! This is now an obsession! P.S. whoever did their marketing is brilliant! All the signs/posters are catchy and funny!

Indulgent is the only way to describe it! The number of flavor options are insane! We tried the rocky road, cheesecake and coconut! All of them were great but rocky road was my personal favorite because there was a mix of brownie and nuts too! I’m definitely coming back!

I've heard so many things about this spot, but there's a reason why a rice pudding spot can last in SoHo: it's delicious! There was a deal going on UberEats for this spot, so I decided to give it a try. I got their coconut rice pudding with cake crumbles on top and it was delicious. It was definitely very sweet, rich, and creamy. Would love to try the other flavors.

This is one of the best rice puddings I have ever experienced. With a variety of flavor options, choosing can be quite challenging, as all of them are exceptionally delicious. My personal favorites include the Fluent in French Toast, Man Made Mascarpone, and Coast to Coast Cheesecake. These options are rich, creamy, and truly satisfying desserts that meet their reputation. The staff is very patient and accommodating, understanding that it may take a moment to decide among the numerous options. The location features a unique aesthetic, combining elements of retro futurism, pop art, and modern design, creating an inviting and vibrant atmosphere. It's an excellent spot for memorable experiences with friends and great photo opportunities. Additionally, the to-go containers are particularly charming.

We were walking by and we felt attracted by the place, which is really unique. We stepped in and we asked what was about lol, the man who served us was very nice ! And he gave us some samples, I asked for the less sweet and he suggest the ricotta one, i couldn’t pick just 1 so you can order a bigger one and chose more than 1 flavor. So I did. But honestly the smallest size is big enough! They also have good coffee!

First time going o a shop that serves all different kind of rice pudding!! We got coconut rice pudding and rocky rd. Yum!! I love their orange bowls! And unique design of spoon.. if you call that! The servicenwas super nice as well. Really appreciate the experience!!

Had dessert here with a couple of friends last night! We stumbled across this place while leaving our dinner. The esthetic of the place was clean, modern and open. It was inviting. My friends and I ordered different flavors. We all agreed the rice pudding was amazing! None of the flavors were overpowering, had the right amount of sweetness. The customer service was outstanding! Sean and Omar were both fun and provided superb customer service. Their marketing team is talented, look around at alll the signs, signage is quite comical. I ordered the rocky road flavor and it may not have looked appetizing 💩…but I promise you, it was the best tasting 💩 I’ve had. Highly recommend checking this place out, you won’t regret it! Unless, your lactose intolerant. In which case, I would still urge you to be irresponsible. Including a picture, please try to focus on the bowls (that’s the point) and not the beauties in the background. Keep your eyes on the dessert, and don’t get distracted. 😀 Happy Tasting!

Fancy place. Did not quite understood their food concept but was very well served. The duck texture was very soft and it was something very different from my usual dinings. Giving a five star cause of this new experience in a Mexican food. Asian fusion? The Cone Cream Meringue was also different!

A fantastic modern take on Mexican cuisine — easily one of the best restaurants I’ve tried in New York. The lobster is an absolute must, and so is the guacamole! Their cocktails are also top-notch, beautifully balanced and creative. Every dish was full of flavor and presentation was on point. Highly recommended for a vibrant dining experience!!

Cosme, to me, felt like a concept where the creators knew how to make one thing incredibly well, and in order to create an ecosystem, added a bunch of other things that did not live to the expectations of that main dish. Below all the plates we got, in the order that we got them: The Ensalada de la Casa and the Herb Guacamole were completely forgettable. Nothing really stood out, both dishes were a bit disappointing. The corn tostadas were good, but couldn't save the dish. I would not recommend you to order any of these. The Sishito Esquite was an interesting concept; it tasted good, but it had nothing to do with a real equiste. While I do enjoy different takes on traditional dishes, I like when they maintain at least a core element of what makes something a particular dish; I would have never guessed this was esquite if I had tried it without the name, instead, this to me felt much more like a nice take on Konchijeu (Korean cheese corn). The mole was just okay, the taste was good but it felt like it could have been an accompanying side to a main, instead of it's own individual dish. The Duck Carnitas were absolutely phenomenal. This was by far the highlight of the entire dinner. The duck would instantly melt just by touching it and the salsas and homemade fresh tortillas that accompanied the dish were fantastic, we really couldn't get enough of it. The Corn Husk Meringue was also incredibly delicious. The blend of both textures (solid/cream) and flavors (sweet meringue/savory corn) worked very well together, and was overall a great dessert to share between 3 people. Restaurant atmosphere is great, the place is dimmed but lights are strategically placed so you have enough visibility over your table, sort of like a spotlight. Plating and cutlery suited the restaurant perfectly. Service was good, albeit a bit on the slow side - I recommend to ask the staff for refills (tortillas, lime, etc) before you actually finish the one you have to account for that. Staff was super kind and approachable, I just hoped they would explain a bit more about the dishes and maybe some tips on how to consume them, my guests told me they wouldn't have figured out how to eat some of these dishes if I wasn't there to explain it to them. Overall, as it is, I don't think this place is worth it's current price point; however, I would definitely return and just get the Duck Carnitas and the Corn Meringue without any of the other stuff for a 5/5 dinner experience.

The space has dark but tasteful vibes, though a little on the warm side — the AC could have been lower. Service was excellent — Stephania took great care of us, very attentive and thoughtful, refreshing our table with clean plates multiple times. The steak was flavorful, tender, and cooked perfectly. The duck tacos were a standout — rich, balanced, and definitely worth ordering. Overall, a top-notch dining experience.

Bar seats are always a great choice here! The service is warm and attentive, the dishes are creative and full of flavor, and while the portions are on the smaller side, that’s part of the whole experience. Drinks are amazing too !

Food is very good but maybe not great. Service was pretty impeccable and nice atmosphere. Desserts were awesome. The rest of the meal was all good albeit slightly forgettable. Nothing we didn’t like but nothing really wowed either.

Outstanding experience for our group of 4. Luckily, we were wise enough to order two portions of the Pastor Prawns to share because they were so delicious, everyone wanted seconds. Most dishes come with tortillas, which makes it easy to share and taste multiple dishes. Mezcal, wine and non-alcoholic cocktail selections were wonderful. We ordered the Strip Steak and Duck Carnitas to share which was a wonderful anchor to our meal. Service was very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend and definitely come back.

Come for the chicken stay for the pie. I got the chicken and waffles, it's bone in chicken very crispy taste great. The waffles are soft and come with some cinnamon butter and blueberries. I had never had c&w with blueberries but it adds such a nice flavor. I also got a slice of apple pie warmed up with ice cream. The apple pie is fresh and full of flavor, just the right amount of food not huge plates or huge slice. The rest of their pastries and menu look just as good, will be back and trying the biscuits.

Pies’n’Thighs is one of the best spots in Williamsburg for southern comfort food, handmade pastries and local craft beer. Their cinnamon roll is incredible - chefs kiss! It’s soft, buttery, you can tell they’re fresh from that morning - think Cinnabon but better. I’m always down for a sweet treat and everything here hits - the pies, the pecan crunch donut, ugh everything is just so good when it’s made from scratch and so much care. The Hippie Banjo for brunch (hello Sprouts!) and the Fried Catfish Plate are my other favorites. I love their sandwich bread (pro tip I think you can buy it) and the tarter sauce for that catfish is perfection. They also carry really good local craft beer from other half, evil twin and Grimm, which makes dinner and weekend brunch even better. The staff is always friendly and knowledgable- they know exactly what to recommend- the GM even told Me about their new ice cream shop, Heap’s Ice Cream ,where they use Pies’n’Thighs pastries for ice cream sandwiches (like what, def going next time) Last week I tried the chicken tenders (I think they’re only in house) and they were juicy, crunchy and full of flavor. The sauces were great too but I’m a Ranch girl through and through. The food and drinks give an elevated vibe at night, but it’s also the perfect cozy bakery to stop for coffee and pastries on the way to work. I highly recommend Pies’n’Thighs - good food, good vibes and the nicest staff.

Omg!! I was from out of town and saw this restaurant on yelp. It was within walking distance of my hotel. It’s cute. And everyone is super nice. I recommend the chick and waffles so tasty. And it was a lot of food. I want to come back and try the catfish and sour cherry and peach pie.

Been many times though last time was years ago. Ordered online for pickup. At first I was impressed that the price hasn't changed all that much. But then I opened up the order. What a joke. While it was tasty, id be shocked if the chicken part was more than 2oz. To give you a sense of the size, its a very thin cutlet a little bigger than your standard ketchup packet. 5 stars is for the memory of what was, and 3 stars for what is. So 4 is in the middle.

My Fried Pickles were Everything!!! Ordered Catfish with grits & eggs (scramble soft) this was absolute perfection with some hot mint tea 2nd order was The Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes & a side of Mac-n-Cheese which was amazing also The highlight was the biscuit with the honey butter(so delightful) Left with 3 slices of perfect pie (apple, pumpkin, & bourbon pecan) Will be back soon!

The vegetarian biscuit sandwich was SENSATIONAL. So buttery and delicious. The lemonade was a bit too sour for me, but the food was amazing

Everytime I visit, I always have a great time & meal! Today was exceptionally good!

One of my absolute favorite dessert spots in NYC, and truly the best cream puffs you’ll find in the city! Their cream puffs are always incredibly fresh, light, and filled with the most delicious, creamy fillings. I’ve been a fan for a long time, but this year I also tried their mooncake gift box and was blown away. Every mooncake was so beautifully made with creative flavors, soft textures, and creamy, luxurious fillings. You can tell how much thought and quality goes into everything they make. Whether you’re picking up a box as a gift or just treating yourself, this place never disappoints. A must-visit for dessert lovers!

The desserts are so cute! I got the xiao long bao (little basket dumpling), and it was a joy to see green liquid leak out of his cute head after squeezing the pipette. Biting into the smiling face had to be done. No mercy! The basket tasted stale, but the dumpling itself was very, very good. Like a cream puff with extra love making it look nice. Price was fair for NYC. Was able to share it with my bf, & the treat held up its shape/taste in the take-out container for 4 hrs. May visit again.

I stopped by Bibble Coffee Shop right after my morning jog, and it was the perfect treat. Their iced latte totally hit the spot, and the pastry I grabbed was so fresh. Such a cozy place to relax and recharge — I’ll definitely be making this part of my routine!

Got four puffs to share with friends. My favorite is the matcha one. You gotta try it. Oreo one is the least fav. The puff is so crunchy and full of flavor. Not too sweet and very delicious. Early grey is also amazing.

This place was on my list forever, but I didn’t actually go until my friends dragged me there. Honestly, I thought, “It’s just puff, how special can it be?” So I grabbed three (Matcha, Black Sesame, and Earl Grey) and headed to Starbucks to eat them. Then I took one bite… and immediately realized I WAS SO WRONG. These puffs are next-level. The filling caught me off guard—in the best way possible. You can tell the owner isn’t messing around. I instantly regretted only buying three. If you ask me which flavor’s the best? Don’t. Just get all of them and thank me later.

Service staff were professional and helpful to customers and each other. Line moved quickly. Cream puffs are very very good. I didn't try any non cream puff item but all the cream puffs are good. The inside filling is plentiful and flavorful. It's not just a hint of tea flavor; a flavor that is usually very light in baked goods. The cream is smooth and light but not a whipped cream. Very satisfying overall.

Treats here are absolutely delicious! Our favorites were the lychee berry and panda cake, but the soup dumpling and lucky hazelnut were also incredible. We also tried the strawberry matcha and lemonade. Everything was so good we couldn’t leave without bringing some treats back home.

Absolutely delicious key like pie, great spot. You are basically taking it to go and either eating on the picnic tables or taking it home. The pie is excellent, and available in personal size or larger pies. Their crust is a blend of professionally perfect and hometown rustic. The texture of the key lime custard I would put up against a Michelin star restaurant. They keep it natural with just the right amount of sweetness. We brought ours home and topped each wedge off with a nice dollop of whipped cream and lime zest. Must try.

I’ve been coming here for years and they have easily the best key lime pie in NYC. Their pies come in a variety of sizes with from personal minis to large. They also have some unique offerings including chocolate dipped frozen mini pies on a stick and ones either raspberry filling, all of which are delicious. The location is also lovely with a variety of outdoor picnic seating as well as direct park and pier access so you can enjoy your pie with a waterfront view. Highly recommend everyone tries this spot at least once, you won’t regret it. location is also unique great spot. You are basically taking it to go and either eating on the picnic tables or taking it home. The pie is excellent, and available in personal size or larger pies. Their crust is a blend of professionally perfect and hometown rustic. The texture of the key lime custard I would put up against a Michelin star restaurant.

Tried the “famous” key lime “pie” on a stick with chocolate and raspberry. Honestly, it was just OK. Three bites and it was gone, and the actual key lime flavor barely showed. But there was a weird aftertaste that lingered way too long. Long line out the door, but probably more about Instagram hype than substance. Not worth the wait, and I wouldn’t go back.

cute spot to have a key pie lime ice crem, and walk to the pier. it was too sweet for our liking. its kind of hard to finish one by yourself but its not shareable either.

Rating: 7.5/10 Date Last Visited: 9/6/2025 We ordered the Raspberry Chocolate Swingle ($9.50) and La Victoria Swingle ($9.50). The swingles are individual servings of key lime pie dipped and coated in chocolate. The raspberry swingle was delicious - there was a good balance between the raspberry jam and key lime pie plus chocolate. It tasted exactly like what you would expect a chocolate dipped key lime pie to taste like. The La Victoria had a spicy kick to it, and I personally was not a fan. It’s takeout only but the surrounding area has nice views. Overall, if you’re a fan of key lime pie and chocolate, this place is worth a visit.

Steve's Key Lime Pie has a lot of hype around it and a line to match, but the line moved fast. I am giving it a three because while the pie and Limeaide I had were good, when it comes to Key Lime Pie I just prefer something more tart. I want a key lime pie where the tartness hits you in the face just a little bit. Glad I finally went, won't be rushing back.

The key lime pie on a stick with the raspberry and white chocolate was the best in my opinion but all were delicious. Worth the field trip.

We always get our cakes from Mia’s Bakery and they never disappoint! The cakes are not only delicious, but truly beautiful every single time. The pastry chefs create the most stunning designs — this is probably our fifth cake from them! We’ve ordered for my son’s birthday, my baby shower, my 40th, and now my daughter’s first birthday. We’ve tried so many flavors and each one has been amazing. Consistently excellent — never disappointed!

I ordered a cake from Mia’s Bakery for my fiancé’s 24th birthday, and it was perfect! She absolutely loved it, and the flavor was just as amazing as it looked. The cake was fresh, beautifully decorated, and tasted absolutely delicious. Thank you, Mia’s Bakery, for helping make her birthday so special!

I ordered a custom cake from Mia’s, gave them an exact photo on what I had wanted and chose flavors. Between their patience and day of picking up, their customer service is above and beyond. The cake decor was exactly what was provided to them in photo and the cake was absolutely delicious. Every single guest I had complimented on how delicious the cake was and I was so impressed all round. Thank you Mia’s!

We tried about 5 different bakeries for our wedding cake and chose Mia’s for their quality/taste above everything plus their ability to do exactly what we hoped for, responsiveness and price. We selected coconut and lemon blueberry flavors for our two-tier cake. We loved it and so did our guests. Mariam was especially great to work with and the cake came out perfectly and was delivered right on time. Highly recommend for their special custom cakes as well as the rest of their delicious everyday treats! Thank you, Mia’s!

They welcome you by the door and Asur you to the big verity of cake and dessert to choose from. We went there for the vegan option to celebrate my baby first birthday he has a dairy allergy but unfortunately the vegan option was pre-order. The staff explained to us and answered all our questions so we got the best option ( strawberry shortcake) it was very delicious and moist.

I’m satisfied with the cake overall Mia customer service via Text message is amazing. They will work with you with pricing and what type of cake you want far as 139 Smith St. bakery that Mia owns customer service with one of the guys is very rude refuse to answer questions and over talks. Also, my pick up for my cake was 1 to 2. I didn’t pick it up till 4 and didn’t cut the cake to 7 And it was still cold sort of frozen in the middle, which was hard to cut the cake but overall it taste good look good and I would recommend to buy just deforested or let the cakes sit out a little longer so it can have the soft texture and you can actually taste it

I recently placed an order for a custom cake for my friend and I’s party. I ordered a vanilla cake with raspberry cream and also requested a custom design. The design came out adorable, my friend and I were really happy with how it came out. The raspberry cream added the perfect sweetness to the cake and it tasted freshly made. I was a bit disappointed that the cake itself was a little dry but the cream really saved it. Easy pickup and the staff was super attentive.

a must-visit for pie lovers 🥧. The crusts are buttery and flaky, and the creative seasonal flavors make each slice special. A cozy spot that always feels like a treat.

I wish I had a better photo of the rhubarb pie - it’s beautiful and most importantly it tasted amazing. Finding just rhubarb pie is hard and finding it out of season in late September is even harder. I am so glad I could pre order this for my boyfriend’s birthday. It’s his favorite that his mom makes and he is so picky about pies but was really happy with one. Sweet and tart with perfect crust and crumble. Thank you guys for making it a great birthday

I’ve enjoyed their delicious and decadent pies in the past but yesterday I had picked up a blueberry pie I had ordered 2 days before. The blueberries were plentiful and delicious and the pie crust was unbelievably fabulous. I think this is the best blueberry pie I’ve ever had. Thank you. I’ll be back!

Super cute, nice staff, and inviting atmosphere. I've been to a lot of places where the "community table" seating is uncomfortable and awkward, but the one they have here is genuinely wonderful. The menu's definitely a bit pricey, but it's a really nice space to come for a treat and get some work done.

Great pies at a reasonable price! The matcha custard pie is my favorite!

The pies from this place are amazingly delicious! My favorite is the Lemon Chess Pie - the best! This last time we had a cappuccino from Variety Coffee - the perfect temperature for a rainy morning. Where some places overheat their capps, here, they definitely make cappuccinos right. Also, my husband & I shared a Blueberry Lemon Muffin and Brown Butter Apple Strudel. Both were scrumptious Fall treats. The place is pretty and rustic with plenty of seating. The staff are always friendly!

Came all the way from NJ expecting a warm slice of pie, but the service was kinda cold. Latte wasn’t hot, pie wasn’t warmed up, and no one offered. You’d think a pie shop would be all about warmth. Anyway it’s my second visit, not great.

I found Dekalb market hall on Instagram. This food hall was worthy of my visit. I had some snacks, this crepe counter was pretty tasty, I chose my own ingredients, lychee, mango, Nutella chocolate custard, pistachios, hazelnuts, dulce de leche plus cinnamon powder, the mango was a bit raw though. 13 bucks were a great deal to have varieties of flavors. I spent hours in this location, it was close to Target, Primark and Whole Foods market. I didn’t realize Wegmans was quite nearby, I went all the way there again.

Great verity of sweet and savory crepes. They offer a rice flower crepes that are gluten free. Very good quality.

Wow. This place is DISGUSTING! Literal ROACHES crawling across the space as food is being made! The food made me throw up as soon as I ate it. Absolutely Disgusting! This place wasn't like this 2 years ago, the quality has immensely degraded. I can say with 100% certainty that I will NEVER go here again. 15 dollars for 3 pieces of ham inside a nasty crepe. Absolutely horrible.

The crepes were so delicious. Passed by this place a few times but decided to skip but was looking for something sweet this time. I like how you can create your own crepe and it allows you to put so much toppings on it. The crepe is a little pricey but it was pretty big. Although it was a bit of a wait for them to make it but that only means it’s super fresh and it’s not just something that has been sitting around. Definitely craving for another one right now.

Great for celiac - savory and sweet crepes, really good and lots of fresh fruits and veggies in them.

I had the chicken thai crepe. It took 12 min to make but the crepe itself is very undercooked so its texture is off and broke in many different places during eating. The ingredients are fresh and bright but unfortunately the sweet chili sauce was So Sweet it overpowered everything.

lychee is my valentine!! the best i had today. like the rose water as it gave it a refreshing aftertaste. will come back for sure! ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪

I went to Mason Pickle on the Upper West Side with a friend, and we thought we’d try a little bit of everything—which, in hindsight, may have been a mistake! Their portion sizes are insane. Honestly, just one mac & cheese could’ve easily fed two people. We ended up ordering the pull-apart bread, egg & cheese sandwich, mac & cheese, and French toast… and could barely get through a few bites of each. Everything was rich, buttery, and very delicious. Not exactly light, but definitely satisfying. The only thing I wouldn’t recommend is the egg & cheese sandwich. It was way too greasy for my taste. Just a heads-up: if you’re hoping for a quiet brunch and easy conversation, it gets really loud. But if you’re in it for the food, you’ll leave happy.

We were in town attending the Ryder Cup and was recommended Maison Pickle by someone. We were able to grab a reservation easily for that same night. Once we got there the place was so cute. We ended up sitting in a small upstairs balcony area over looking the main restaurant. Our waitress was great, food was great and vibes were even better! They had a great music playlist going Sunday night and we sang about every song. 3 of us had the steak frites and another had a French dip. All delicious and the garlic pull apart bread was a great starter! Finished our meal off with the 24 layer chocolate cake! Can’t recommend this restaurant enough and we were so happy to find it ourselves! We will definitely be back on our next trip to NYC.

I’ve come here multiple times and can confidently say the food does not disappoint. Easily one of my favorite restaurants in the area, plus the portion sizes are huge! I can typically turn one entrée into 2-3 total meals, especially if I share a starter first. Sleeper hit: the d’olived eggs.

So we came here hunting for chocolate layer cake but they were out. Probably for the best as we had stuffed our faces with the amazing garlic and parmesan pull apart bread and some deviled eggs. We got French dip sandwiches and the French gruyere frites with bacon. The food was really top notch!

Came for dinner and had an absolutely fantastic time! The garlic and parm pull apart bread was insane - shocked how delicious yet airy they were. Tabitha took care of us and was extremely attentive and made our night! She let us know we could split our French onion soup and helped with recos on what to get — like the Oreo ice box cake which was not too sweet.

What a great brunch place! The food was great, fresh and tasty! The French toast was sinful! The place was packed at 1:30 on a Saturday (so it was a bit noisey) but died down a bit around 3:30pm. The wait wasn't long and The food came out quick. I had an feta and spinach omelette and my friend had the patty melt and next to me someone had French toast which looked like it had the works on it! Portions were large! Service was fantastic! I'll be back.

Overall Maison Pickle was good. Solid, tasty food and good bang for your buck but nothing extraordinary. French toast was a bit dry and one of the pieces of fried chicken was super chewy. The omelet was tasty! And the pull apart pumpkin bread was yummy!

The line was definitely cray, but the ice cream was absolutely delicious and I instantly forgot about the wait upon my first spoonful! We tried the oolong white peach, the Hennessy flavor, the bourbon flavor, and two other flavors and everyone one of us immediately has a smile of delight after trying them. And the scoop sizes were actually pretty big (I'm glad I only got a single). Definitely a great stop for dessert!

Be prepared to wait in line to order and then wait some more to get your ice cream. Best to come here on a weekday. Came here on separate occasions and tried their lavender latte (not pictured), Vietnamese coffee (not pictured), raw milk, durian banana, burnt honey vanilla, and vanilla passion fruit. My favorite of the six was the burnt honey vanilla. Overall good flavors and really crispy waffle cone but would not wait in line for more than 20-30min to order, the ice cream is solid but at some point your time is more valuable Update: came back during an off peak time and tried the pineapple salted egg yolk, this has to be my favorite flavor. The bottom is strawberry yuzu.

Good ice cream, tried two flavours: hibiscus strawberry and pineapple egg yolk. They were good… but not that good. Pineapple one was too sweet, I got a bit sick of it at the end. Hibiscus strawberry was a bit artificial / icey. No samples, one flavour per scoop. Slow service and long line. Maybe we missed the mark on ordering the right flavors, but it was a sup-par scoop for me.

I would not call this New York City's best artisanal ice cream, but it is pretty good. Especially if you don't mind long lines, employees that don't seem to enjoy their work and probably the highest prices in the city. Note: They offer several types of vanilla, but refuse to provide samples for those of us unfamiliar with the complete product line.

Only one flavour in a small is so cruel. And I have no respect for such behaviours. However… this ice cream slaps. It’s so good. The pineapple salted egg yolk is unreal. Top 5 ice creams I’ve had. The vegan coconut purple rice is really good. I love the fun flavours. So like ya… it’s really good. Earns its pretentious vibes I guess. And the scoops are perfectly round. Like perfect. The menu is long, overwhelming, and confusing. They group by dominant flavour (ie which fruit is in it), and there’s like a million flavours. Be ready to order when you get to the front of the line. There’s always a line. It moves pretty fast.

The chill hits early—proud signage boasts a “no samples” policy, which is almost as unwelcoming as their rigid “no substitutions” rule. For $14, this sundae was more snowflake than snowstorm—small, underwhelming, and overpriced. Craving a shake? Don’t bother. Most of the machines were frozen in disrepair—three completely out of order, and another clearly limping toward a breakdown. Even the bathroom had thrown in the towel, out of service and as inaccessible as customer flexibility. One has to wonder: how do you serve the public in summer heat without a working restroom? Maybe all those “sample savings” should go toward defrosting basic operations. With warmer, friendlier dessert spots just steps away, this one’s an easy cold shoulder.

Easily one of the best traditional ice cream shops in Manhattan. But they also have the non traditional flavors. For those experimental, I highly recommend the salted egg pineapple (it’s giving Asian mooncake vibes) or the durian (mind blown).

Loved the classic flavors as well as the Diwali specials! The south asian inspired flavors are done very well here and worth a visit if youre in the area! Would definitely recommend taking a pint home! 5/5 Masala Chai 4.5/5 Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almond 4.5/5 Peda (Pistachio)

Malai on Smith Street is my happy place. Their chai ice cream? Pure magic. The seasonal soft serves? Always a fun surprise. Pro tip: my toddler never finishes a scoop, so I just get him an empty cone—he’s thrilled, and I get more ice cream for me. Win-win 🍦✨

Proppperr ice cream. Cool/bold flavors. Good vegan chocolate. Also have soft serve.

Best ice cream ever!! The Masala Chai is absolutely fantastic! My husband got the mango & cream that was amazing as well! Must try if you’re in the area!

I have been going here for over 5 years. I look forward to returning because they always have unique and delicious flavors that I cannot find anywhere else. Right now they have Diwali flavors like ghughra. In the summer they had cilantro mint. They also have kulfi, ice cream sandwiches, chai, and a couple of soft serve flavors. The staff is always warm and helpful. I am so happy there is a place like this here that I keep getting to go back to try all their creations!

Been a fan of their pints sold at Whole Foods for years and their Manhattan location that closed down. First visit to the Brooklyn shop and was disappointed. I sampled quite a few flavors and they were all icy/texture was terrible except for the apricot which was more melty and sorbet like. I thought maybe it was a fluke and only the surface had frosted over so ended up getting something anyway - split scoop of the strawberry pie and cinnamon honeybun. Flavors were on point but again texture seemed like they had freezer burn and visible frost. It’s really not acceptable for an ice cream shop to not get the texture right, seems like it’s way more “ice” than “cream.” I barely ate half of it before tossing. On second thought I should’ve gotten the saffron soft serve because that was actually quite delicious. Staff was really friendly and cheerful so no issues with service.

The flavors here are really interesting, and they have a well-stocked freezer of pints (in flavors that aren't available for scooping) and pops. I've been here twice and the texture of the ice cream is usually a little icy/crumbly. I did get a scoop sea salt vanilla that was perfectly smooth and delicious. If all their flavors could match that texture, I would easily upgrade to 5 stars.

The burgers were on point here. The shake was delish! Definitely a place to go back to. A little dark but it's a great ambiance. Even kids can go here. I love it.

As all of the photos show, the milkshakes are crazy big...and they are delicious. Black tap has gluten free buns which are great. I always order the falafel burger, and each time I am shocked at just how delicious it is. The first time I ordered it, I worried that I would be very dry, but it is just the opposite. I highly recommend it.

There's really nothing that special about this place, I truly am stunned there are lines to get into this place some days. Walk past here everyday and today it was quite so tried it out. The burger and fries were good but not even in top 10 in NYC burgers at a bar. The shakes look extravagant but didn't try one. Menu is relatively expensive for this kinda place. Only 4 beers on tape. It has would seem the chain element of the place has high impact.

Came here to meet friends, knowing nothing about the place beforehand. We had only a minimal wait, but keep in mind we were visiting early in the evening during the middle of the week. The Sriracha margarita was very good. My burger (the Mexican) was just ok, but I tried my friend's chorizo burger and it was delicious. And then there are the shakes. They are huge, and pretty, and tasty...but fifteen bucks? C'mon, man. However, if you're going to get one, I'd suggest the fruity pebble shake--totally brought me back to my childhood.

Burger was fantastic and the fries were crisp and great! I got the Texas burger without mayo. The BBQ sauce was particularly good and the burger juicy. A little pricey but it's a good burger!

The burgers were awesome, but the shakes were unbelievable!! The kids, parents too, we're in heaven. They especially loved the ability to draw on the walls and chairs. I also loved the craft beer. Definately a must visit.

My shake was $15. Very disappointing! I shared my shake with a friend and it filled the half of too little glasses they give you for water. It's just very little quantity of actual shake, then a bunch of whipped cream and one of those fat boy ice cream sandwiches. By the time you get to the actual shake, it's all liquid. Just get a regular one for $8. I didn't try the food. But I heard it's good.

A hidden gem of a bakery near the Brooklyn Bridge. The fact that it’s run by a Japanese owner really comes through in the flavors—subtle, elegant, and never overly sweet. There aren’t a ton of options on the menu, but you can tell everything is made with care. I’ve tried nearly all of their offerings, and only one didn’t quite suit my palate, which says a lot. The core ingredients like buttery richness or zesty lemon really shine through each bite. The scone, especially when paired with cream and jam, are absolutely phenomenal. If you’re in the Brooklyn Bridge area between 10am and 2pm, this place is an absolute must.

Burrow is one of those “if you know, you know” spots in DUMBO. Hidden inside an office lobby, it feels like you’re in on a secret when you find it. The pastries are super pretty and taste even better — light, not too sweet, and really creative. I tried the pear cake and coffee cake, and honestly wished I had ordered everything on the menu. Things sell out quick, so go early or you’ll be sad. Such a cozy little gem and totally worth the hunt!

I’m so glad this little spot was recommended to me even if it means I now go here far too often! Everytime I think I’ve tried the best item there, I try a new thing that becomes the new best thing I’ve ever eaten. I highly recommend the scone with jam and clotted cream! The passion fruit caramels are heaven! If you can get your hands on the yuzu madeleine, it will be the highlight of your day! The staff is so friendly and lovely!!!

Cute little Japanese spot! Limited items but very well made. Its also nice since Dumbo doesn’t have many Japanese food options and having a Japanese owned bakery makes me happy:)

It’s almost impossible to make it to @burr0w because they have the weirdest hours and only on weekdays! I’m so glad I finally got to visit on Good Friday though. Their pastries are delicious and remind me of both Taiwan and Japan! So authentic. The mocha biscuit and caramel butter cream of the coffee cake was amazing! Matcha cake was great as well!

All homemade pastries made with love and care from a Japanese owner. Support local!! Almond croissant 10/10 must try. No seating inside but you can take your food and walk around the piers in Dumbo. Short hours so make sure to check before visiting.

yummy pastries with a subtle touch of asian/japanese flavors. my favorite so far is the marron pound cake! their cookies are consistently good as well. i love coming here before work for a little pick me up :-) +i gotta say i disagree with some of the reviews that the man at the register is rude? i’ve been here several times and never had a bad experience. it might not be the warmest service, but no complaints from me. i just get my pastry and go.

Eileen’s Special Cheesecake is a tiny Soho gem with a cheesecake case that reads like a rainbow—every flavor looks better than the last. I went straight for the classics and grabbed cherry, strawberry, and caramel. All three hit the right balance, but the strawberry stole the show with bright fruit that cuts through the cream. What I love is the texture: the graham-cracker crust stays buttery without turning soggy, and the filling is fluffy rather than dense, so it never feels heavy or overly sweet. My only wish is for a hint of crunch in the base to add contrast, but that’s splitting hairs. For a quick cheesecake fix that keeps things light and flavorful, Eileen’s is an easy win.

I recently visited Eileen’s Special Cheesecake in New York and tried their classic cheesecake — and wow, it was absolutely amazing. The texture struck the perfect balance between creamy and light, with just the right amount of richness that didn’t feel heavy. The crust had a subtle crunch that complemented the smooth filling beautifully. What stood out most was the flavor — not overly sweet, but perfectly balanced, letting the tang of the cream cheese really shine through. It’s the kind of cheesecake that feels timeless and comforting, yet still indulgent. If you’re in NYC and love cheesecake (or even if you think you don’t), this spot is a must-visit. The classic alone is worth the trip.

I LOVE Eileen’s cheesecake and I do not like cheesecake! This is something special and next level from 98% of cheesecake made. It’s fresh and the flavors are on point. It’s not too sweet, staff is always pleasant. Been eating here for well over a decade, not disappointed once. My favorite fruit is raspberry, pineapple, strawberry. My favorite non fruit is salted caramel and low sugar. The crust is so delicate. Keep up the great job!

The cheesecake at Eileen's is, without a doubt, the best cheesecake in New York City, in my humble opinion. Unlike the heavy, overly dense cakes you find elsewhere, Eileen's has a remarkably light, fluffy, and creamy texture that melts in your mouth. It's incredibly flavorful, and has a lite taste. Love that you can truly appreciate the quality of the ingredients. The individual-sized cheesecakes are perfect. I ordered strawberry, and salted caramel each individual cost $6.50 each. Customers can purchase bigger size cheesecakes, and Eileen’s ship nationwide. The smaller individual cheesecakes options allow you to try multiple delicious flavors in one visit. From the classic plain, rich salted caramel, fruity strawberry, cherry, and blueberry. The shop on Cleveland Place has a cozy, old-school charm that adds to the experience, and while the space is small, if there is a line, just know, the line moves quickly thanks to the friendly and efficient staff. A visit to Eileen's is a must-do for any cheesecake lover in the city. Eileen’s is a Soho must visit!

Always a pleasant experience to visit Eileen’s! The staff is always super helpful and friendly. An abundance of options to choose from for personal size cheesecakes and have never been let down. Tried their seasonal pumpkin cheesecake during today’s visit and enjoyed it quite a bit! Would definitely recommend Eileen’s when in the area.

Eileen’s Special Cheesecake 17 Cleveland Pl. New York, NY 10012 Strawberry Classic Plain Cookies N Cream Salted Caramel Appearance: 10/10 Taste: 10/10 Located at the four corner intersection in SoHo is a locally owned specialty cheesecake shop that has been in business for over 50 years. All cheesecakes are handmade daily with no fillers or preservatives. Manager Amanda introduced me to four of the most popular cheesecakes on the menu. As I opened the box, my appetite was filled with joy as I knew I was going to be in for a treat. Strawberry: This pie is topped with a giant strawberry and smothered in strawberry sauce. It was unbelievably fruity and tangy. Classic Plain: This original New York cheesecake was smooth and creamy. If you want to go plain Jane, this pie has your name! Cookies N Cream: This tart was beautifully handcrafted; the mini Oreo cookie added a nice decorative touch. The chocolate graham cracker crust blended well with the cheesecake. Salted Caramel: What makes this pie unique to the others is the hardened creme brulee at the top, giving it a crunchy texture. The dining area is standing room only, but there are plenty of outdoor benches across the street at Lt. Petrosino Square. Be prepared to wait in line, but it moves pretty quickly! Overall, these cheesecakes were phenomenal and I see why this dessert shop has been around for a long time! #cheesecakelovers #eileensspecialcheesecake #eileenscheesecake #cheesecakechallenge #CookiesNCreamCheesecake #classicplaincheesecake #strawberrycheesecake #saltedcaramelcheesecake #CremeBruleeCheesecake #sohonyc

When people talk about the best cheesecake in NYC, it's usually between this and Junior's I've had Junior's before, and it's my favorite dessert of all time - so I was really looking forward to this place. It was a very high bar, but I think this matches it. Does it exceed it? I don't know, but what I do know is the cheesecake from here is damn good Instead of slices, the cheesecake here is served in mini tarts. This is much smaller than your typical slice, which can be a good or bad thing depending on what you were here for. I liked it because it gave me a chance to eat the whole thing as a snack without feeling too full The cheesecake flavor is outstanding. It's that classic mix of creaminess, slight sourness, and cheesiness that makes this kind of cake what it is. Every bite is just so addicting it's hard to get enough of. These are truly those moments where you sit back, close your eyes, and just let the flavor wash over you. The texture is also perfect. You barely even need to chew (at least for the parts that aren't the crust) - it just melts in your mouth. What's unique about this cheesecake, compared to others, is that the crust goes all the way around the edges, nearly reaching up to the top in some parts. This is very nice because it means that eating from the outside-in, you can get a combination of crust and cake in a lot of bites - way more than if it were just at the bottom. For someone like me who loves the crust on these, this just makes it that much better. It also helps that the graham cracker crust is packed very tightly together, and not crumbly at all. Again, if I'm comparing this to Junior's I would have to say it's a tie for me. I like the actual cheesecake flavor slightly more there, because it's way more dense, but the lightness and fluffiness of Eileen's certainly has its place, and the crust certainly helps. Either way, though, you absolutely can't go wrong with the two best desserts I've ever had. Overall, this again proves that no city does cheesecake like NYC. 9.75/10

The Musket Room continues to be one of our favorite spots in NYC! Three of us had the omnivore tasting menu and one had dietary restrictions, which the team handled with so much care. They even mixed and matched dishes to make sure everything worked, which made the experience stress-free. Jake, our server, was incredible — knowledgeable, attentive, and always ready to point me in the right (and safe) direction. Every course was outstanding, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. This was our 7th year coming here during our annual NYC trip, and the food and service are consistently exceptional. We’re already looking forward to next year!

Tucked behind sleek, glass-framed doors, The Musket Room offers a serene escape from the lively Nolita streets. The interior strikes a harmonious balance between rustic charm and modern elegance, with Danish-style chairs, industrial lighting, and midcentury modern furnishings that create a cozy, lived-in atmosphere. The service is effortlessly attentive—approachable yet well-informed—adding to the warm and welcoming ambiance. Under the guidance of Chef Mary Attea, the kitchen turns out dishes that are as thoughtful as they are inventive. Guests can choose between an omnivore or vegan tasting menu, or select from a flexible range of à la carte offerings. The tasting menu often showcases creative flavor combinations, such as German potatoes paired with razor clams and sourdough breadcrumbs in a rich clam chowder broth, or coarsely ground grits accompanied by savory red-eye gravy, tart huckleberries, and smoky pork jowl. Whether you're seeking a refined dining experience or a more casual evening of shared plates, The Musket Room delivers with grace, flavor, and thoughtful detail.

Tucked away in Nolita, just steps from the subway, this restaurant is an absolute gem. The vibe is chill and casual, yet perfect for special occasions or simply trying something new with friends, a date, or your partner. The music is at just the right volume and the thoughtful spacing between tables adds a sense of privacy that’s hard to find in the city. The menu offers both omnivore and vegan options, with a variety of dishes bursting with unique and wonderful flavors I had never experienced before. Truly an exquisite and innovative combination of ingredients. My personal favorite was the Kristal Caviar with Artichoke & Egg Yolk — an absolute masterpiece! With a well-deserved Michelin star, this place lives up to the hype. Huge thanks to our server, Jake M, who was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely lovely — he really went above and beyond to make our night special. Highly recommend, and definitely a place I’ll be returning to!

Didn’t expect to enjoy this meal so much—especially after having what I considered the best meal of my life just the day before. Yet somehow, most dishes here carried a distinct point of view. Not just well-executed, but with a sense of personality I hadn’t quite experienced before. The first thing I loved was the warm, house-made sourdough boule with anchovy butter. I’ve had anchovy butter in pasta plenty of times, but never like this. Simply paired with bread fresh from the oven. The sour tang of the boule played against the anchovy’s deep umami and faint funk in a way that was both rustic and elegant. Then the steak tartare with kumquat, mint, and Aleppo pepper. Tartare is rarely the course that catches me off guard, but this one was different. Zesty citrus from the kumquat, fragrant freshness from the mint, and a gentle heat from Aleppo pepper oil—all framing the tender, subtly seasoned beef. Kristal Caviar with artichoke & egg yolk was a bold move pairing caviar with just vegetables, but it worked. The sharp, tangy quality of the artichoke married well with the salty richness of the Kristal caviar. Unexpectedly balanced with egg yolk adding a touch of creaminess. One of the evening’s most satisfying bites came from a supplement: jamón Ibérico with smoked mussels, potato, and saffron. The jamón had a unique appearance, almost like a delicate, furry jerky, possibly due to mold from the aging process. But the flavor was incredibly layered (likely a result of 12 years of curing). It paired beautifully with the silky potato purée, and while not the most mind-blowing dish of the evening, it was the most satisfying. The lamb course was obviously perfectly cooked, but the highlight was the spring onion purée infused with black garlic. It delivered an intense umami note that quickly settled into a garlicky sweetness. Well-rounded and comforting. Glad I didn’t spring for the wagyu upgrade. The finale was Birch Custard with Mostarda, Sourdough & Fermented Blueberry. Not sure I picked up strong birch earthiness, but the custard had a rich, thick texture and a restrained sweetness. Classic pairing with fermented blueberries, which added tartness and depth.

Had an amazing meal at The Musket Room in NYC! Every dish was thoughtful and full of flavor. Loved the cozy atmosphere too. My favorite part was def the dessert!

Great dining experience. It’s like laid back but upscale at the same time? No nonsense or pretense but just great food and cool people. Loved everyone there. Food’s amazing. I liked the wagyu more than the duck. I don’t like steak tartare but I LOVED the one here. Oh and the bread and butter?!? SO GOOD

The Musket Room was fantastic and I highly recommend it. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing and it definitely earns that Michelin star. They made it such a special evening for us, celebrating our anniversary. It was easy to switch a few items to the vegan menu too, which was also awesome. My favorite dish was the squash from the vegan tasting menu. Impeccable service, great wine, and a couple of pairing cocktails they added in. The atmosphere feels like a cozy, neighborhood spot and not stuffy at all.

Everything is great about this place. First, the donut was really, really good. I tried the traditional glazed, and it was honestly incredible. Secondly, the service was super friendly and helpful. The girl behind the counter was really kind. Last but not least, it's hard to beat their prices, especially in NYC.

I was in the area so I finally stopped by Peter Pan Donuts. I tried the blueberry buttermilk donut first, and honestly, it was pretty dry. Mike’s Donuts in Bay Ridge definitely does a better blueberry donut. The apple crumble donut, though, totally saved the experience. It was excellent — the apple filling and pie crumb topping worked perfectly together, and it wasn’t overly sweet. Definitely the highlight. From what I saw (and tasted), their cake donuts seem to run on the dry side. I’d stick to their yeast donuts instead, since the sour cream, old fashioned, and chocolate cake donuts all looked dry too. Customer service was fine — not rude, but I did have to flag someone down to get served once seated. Overall: 3/5.

I was ready to be absolutely blown away by the doughnuts here and bought two to test both. Firstly, and perhaps my fault, the offer wasn’t as broad as I’d hoped due to selling out. I really wanted to try glazed/plain plus one of the jam options that I did try. On both doughnuts the pastry was exceptional - mixture of light and full of flavour. Jam was too much for me - felt too processed/thick/sugary. It’s a good offer so I’d recommend trying. Queue is long but moves quick so don’t be put off by that.

We visited here on a Sunday morning around 11 am, just before the lunch rush. I was hoping to order an apple fritter, but they ran out, so I ordered a honey dip and a lemon filled donut, which was generously filled. The texture of the donuts was soft and chewy, making it a perfect snack! I loved the old-fashioned diner vibes with the barstools and decor. This joint was reasonably priced, especially considering the price of quality pastries in NYC, but I would definitely recommend visiting early in the morning for a greater selection of flavors. I would definitely recommend visiting Greenpoint Toys across the street with its wide array of toys for all ages.

I so wanted to like this place but the donuts were…. beyond mid. Their classic honey ring donut had an oily, unfresh taste and their blueberry cake donut was similarly gas station-like. The staff were super friendly and the retro vibe inside is very cute. My NYC donut search continues :(

Was recommended by NYPD cop and wanted to like it, but was trash food. Went there late AM July 28 and it was the first and only thing I ate that day. Had coffee, red velvet donut but marble cruller was off, really oily from the fryer and just bad tasting chocolate. But that was enough to upset stomach and started vomiting later so everything came out until nothing left. Otherwise, staff was wonderful, prices good, cool atmosphere... but we'll never go back.

Very characteristic place, if you want try delicious donuts and take a good espresso (like the italian one) it's a must visit this historic bakery in Brooklyn!

We discovered a fantastic breakfast spot that totally hit the mark for us! The vanilla cappuccino was simply amazing—it really set the tone for the meal. We also tried their breakfast sandwich, which had egg, bacon, roasted tomatoes, and grilled chicken, and it did not disappoint. The vibe of the place was great, the service was top-notch, and everything we ordered was just perfect. I'm giving this place a solid 5 stars and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious breakfast!

I think the setup of the Togo order line versus dine in was a bit confusing upon arrival. One of the workers had to clarify. The freshly baked goods in the window are not included on the dining in menu. Great ambience with a store connected through the backend. Bathroom was very clean and nice. Great pastries, I will definitely go again :)

Such a wonderful spot! The food is absolutely delicious and the coffee is bright and refreshing. I especially loved the ratatouille served in the pan with toasted bread—it was full of flavor and so comforting. The service may take a little time, but the staff are genuinely friendly and make you feel welcome. Definitely worth the visit!

Absolutely loved my visit to Maman! I tried the iced latte, the pistachio chocolate croissant and the mango and passion fruit bun, and they were exceptional. The latte was smooth and perfectly balanced, not too bitter, not too sweet, and the croissant was flaky, rich, and packed with flavor. The pistachio and chocolate combo was a total win. The ambiance is cozy and charming, with beautiful French café vibes that make you want to stay a while. Can’t wait to come back and try more from their menu!

I looove Maman! I’ve been to a few of their NY spots now and every time feels like a little escape. The decor has that rustic French charm with exposed brick and whitewashed walls, vines draped around the windows, and a mix of farmhouse tables for groups and cozy bistro tables for catch-ups. Their coffee, pastries, and sandwiches always hit the spot. Pro tip: don’t plan to bring your laptop here. I showed up ready to get some work done only to realize they’re proudly a no-WiFi, no-laptop zone. At first I was caught off guard, but it does fit the vibe, this is a place for slowing down, chatting, or just soaking in the atmosphere. Overall, it feels like stepping into a Parisian countryside kitchen magically tucked into the middle of NYC. Always a treat and always worth a stop.

Maman is the kind of place that feels like a warm hug wrapped in a French café. We stopped in for breakfast and tried the Smashed Avocado Tartine and Papa’s Breakfast Bowl—both were absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully plated. The tartine was vibrant and satisfying, and Papa’s Bowl was hearty and comforting, the perfect way to start a day of city exploring. Every bite felt thoughtfully prepared. The café itself is as lovely as the food—charming, peaceful, and full of rustic, homey details that make you want to stay a little longer. Service was friendly and laid-back, adding to the relaxed vibe. If you’re looking for a spot with fantastic breakfast options and a touch of Parisian charm, Maman is the place.

A very nice spot with good food, perfect for breakfast and brunch. Service is fast and attentive to details. Victoria was very helpful with recommendations and substitutions. Overall a pleasant experience.

For an amazing dessert spot to satisfy your sweet tooth, this is the spot. These desserts are amazing and well thought out with tons of unique flavors and textures. I have been coming here for awhile and I am never disappointed in what I get. Make sure to get a personal tea pot to elevate the experience. Staff were super friendly and bathroom was clean. Cozy spot so max 4 ppl for optimal experience. Reservations encouraged by not required.

Chikalicious dessert bar remains my ultimate go-to for desserts! While I find it a tad pricey and stick to ordering the same dish every visit (fromage blanc), I still thoroughly enjoy the experience. The atmosphere is lovely, the staff are friendly, and the desserts are both beautiful and delicious. It's the perfect spot to hang out with a few friends. Also, I was pleasantly surprised when they secretly took a picture of my friends and me, and printed it on a freshly baked cookie. Adorable touch!

An extremely pleasant dessert omakase experience! Ordered the new product tiramisu mochi and was immediately impressed! The texture was cloud-like, yielded to your teeth easily. The coffee flavor and the creamy flavor blended so well together. I would recommend order one for each because you will hate to share! The oui quenelle set was thoughtfully designed. It started out with light, refreshing fruity flavors, then rich and buttery chocolate ones. You get diverse textures too: crispy, crumbly, crunchy, jiggly, fluffy… The presentation was beautiful. It truly pleased your eyes, nose and mouth at the same time.

It was my second time enjoying Chikalicious dessert. The dessert design is highly aesthetic, and it still tastes fantastic. Chikalicious provides three courses for each person at an attractive and reasonable price. Generally, the entire experience is lovely, and this spot suits couple dating or friend meetings. The first course is a sorbet on a dairy pudding; the flavor varies from season to season. You can choose your main course with over five options, and the typical one is the Japanese cheesecake, which is very light and fluffy. The last course has three cute one-bite refreshments in different flavors and textures. I highly recommend enjoying the main and final courses with tea or a champion. Sitting in the bar area is much more enjoyable than a table. You can either chat with friends or watch the chef preparing your dessert. The bar can seat up to 10 people, and two tables are available. So an appointment in advance is highly recommended! Otherwise, you may miss peak dining hours if you want to walk in.

We enjoyed wonderful Japanese dessert Omakase here🥰 only $26 per person‼️Plus, a surprise souvenir cookie 😱 ✨Fromage Blanc Island "Cheese Cake" Light and delicate~ Made with French soft white cheese—Fromage Blanc💕 Refreshing, not greasy, with a soft and silky texture, it almost melts in the mouth immediately🤤 Like a cloud, it brings a fresh and comfortable feeling~~~ It's a signature dessert💓Highly recommended👍 ✨Kiwi-Lavender Tartare with White Chocolate Mousse on Crispy Kataifi and Grapefruit Sorbet full of creativity👍 Rich in layers💕 The sweet and sour kiwi mixed with the slightly floral lavender is both refreshing and profound~ The white chocolate mousse is silky smooth~ Sweet without being cloying👍 The grapefruit sorbet brings a refreshing finish, adding a bit of a surprising taste stimulation~ A perfect blend of sweet, sour, and fragrance🤤 ✨Earl-Grey Tea Panna Cotta with Meyer-Lemon Sorbet and Frosted Pistachio 💕Fragrant, sweet and sour~ Exquisite👍 The Earl-Grey tea panna cotta has a smooth and delicate texture with a rich tea flavor~ The Meyer-Lemon sorbet is refreshingly sweet and sour~ Adding vibrancy and vitality to the taste~ Frosted pistachios bring a light salty fragrance~ I absolutely love the perfect combination of this dessert‼️ 🤤A must-order👍 Omakase is paired with tea and daily mini sweet bites. An additional 💰13pp for wine pairing. In the end, the staff suddenly brought out a souvenir cookie 😱‼️ We screamed in surprise~ Completely unaware of it！Hahaha 💯 Perfect for dates and afternoon tea with the besties‼️🥰👍👍

Absolutely amazing stuff! Go to this cafe if you want to experience desserts done to the highest level and quality, small portions but really great mix of flavours! I tried their tasting menu and some takeaway orders and everything is so interesting and new! My personal highlight from my NY visit. Don't go there if you want to just eat dessert or you expect a filling one, it's an experience meant to make you try a new thing.

Chika and her team provides an imaginative three course dessert tasting experience on Thursdays thru Sunday. For cake nights, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, that's all they serve. I was such a fan from my tasting that I returned for the cake. Both experiences were over the top delicious. Wedgewood China and other beautiful bone China plates, tea cups and saucers complete the dining experience. Not only are the desserts scrumptious, the use of fresh cream, seasonal fruit, and creative ingredient combinations wakes your taste buds. Who would've thought, coconut sorbet with avocado and mango would work so well together! Highly recommend multiple visits to try everything and making a reservation for both a seat and desserts you want to try is suggested. Once the item is sold out, that's it for the day.