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Just desserts

1. 5 Napkin Burger

8.5
630 9th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 448 tips and reviews

Charlie O.Charlie O'Donnell: Smores shake ftw

2. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: You can try two Where to Eat 2011 picks under one roof; after dinner here head across the Ace lobby to the new John Dory for a dessert of the excellent eccles cake. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

3. The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck

New York, NY
Food Truck · NoMad · 62 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: get a giant cone of dulce de leche, vanilla, dipped in chocolate and topped with sea salt...on your face.

4. Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square

8.5
Herald Square, New York, NY
Food Truck · Garment District · 316 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: NYC's best cheap Belgian waffles are $5 & served from a truck. Add $2 for unlimited toppings ("dinges") & be sure to try the spekuloos. Check the website or call them for their current location. Read more.

5. Led Zeppole

328 E 14th St (btw 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Gramercy Park · 32 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Pick up some fried Oreos, three for $3. They're much better than Oreos that haven't been fried. Read more.

6. Ceci-Cela

55 Spring St (btwn Lafayette & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Bakery · NoLita · 120 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: the hidden back room (it took me three years to realize it was there!) is great for quick lunches or mid-day meetings over tea

7. Milk Bar

8.3
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: momofuku bakery & milk bar just opened (it's right next to ssam bar as far as i can tell). dailycandy says 'chorizo challah and cornflake-marshmallow-chocolate chip cookies'

8. ChikaLicious Dessert Bar

203 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 252 tips and reviews

The StandardThe Standard: NY (Eat) Three course desserts, need we say more? Read more.

Blue Marble is one of Just desserts.

9. Blue Marble

186 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Prospect Heights · 74 tips and reviews

10. Sit & Wonder

8.6
688 Washington Ave (btwn Prospect Pl & St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Prospect Heights · 117 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Eleanor (Education): Wonderful pastries, but beyond that they serve Stumptown Coffee, which is now roasted in Red Hook. In addition, a small drip coffee is only $1!

11. Cornelius

565 Vanderbilt Ave (Pacific & Vanderbilt), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Prospect Heights · 55 tips and reviews

Shane J.Shane Jerome: The molten chocolate cake is very goodm

12. Cubana Cafe

80 6th Ave (St Mark's Place), Brooklyn, NY
Cuban Restaurant · North Slope · 75 tips and reviews

Ben Y.Ben Yee: Tres leches... get it. Best I've had.

13. Blue Sky Bakery

53 5th Ave (btwn Bergen St. & St. Mark's Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · North Slope · 73 tips and reviews

Willie P.Willie Petersen: Carrot Blueberry Creamcheese Muffin is to die for.

14. The Farm on Adderley

1108 Cortelyou Rd (btwn Stratford Rd. & Westminster Rd.), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Ditmas Park · 192 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Healy: Get the chocolate brioche right now. I don't care what time of day it is. It will make you weep with joy.

15. Otafuku x Medetai

220 E 9th St (btwn Stuyvesant St & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 142 tips and reviews

Phoebe E.Phoebe E: During the warmer months, they offer shaved ice for dessert. The green tea with red bean is the best of the 3 flavors.

16. Peanut Butter & Co.

240 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 119 tips and reviews

NateNate: Don't overlook the Dark Chocolate Dreams

17. Peanut Butter & Co.

240 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 119 tips and reviews

Andrew N.Andrew Nicholson: A bit pricy for a sandwich. But the specialty shakes are amazing. Totally worth the money.

Stand 4 is one of Just desserts.

18. Stand 4

24 E 12th St (btwn University & 5th), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Greenwich Village · 219 tips and reviews

19. L'Arte Del Gelato

75 7th Ave (at Barrow St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 40 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The West Village is full of gelati, but his is my fave--the flavors are always changing and it's only half a block from my restaurant, Annisa. -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters

20. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.

21. The Red Cat

227 10th Ave (btwn W 23rd & W 24th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 130 tips and reviews

SureshSuresh: Sweet ricotta beignets w/apricot jam & balsamic syrup. To die for.

22. Lupa

8.3
170 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 232 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: The only thing you'll want after this delicious Italian food is its most popular desert. Lupa's tartufo is a baseball sized chocolate orb that comes beautifully decorated with nuts and chocate sauce. Read more.

23. Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box

8.7
132 W Houston St (btwn Sullivan & MacDougal St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 346 tips and reviews

Alexandra W.Alexandra Wood: Lobster tacos & coconut cake are to die for. Jamaican corn also pretty amazing (rolled in coconut!). Be warned--no hard liquor, but plenty of good beer and wine cocktails.

24. Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box

8.7
132 W Houston St (btwn Sullivan & MacDougal St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 346 tips and reviews

Erin G.Erin Green: The banana pudding is out of control.

25. Comfort

200 W Broad St (at N Jefferson St), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · Jackson Ward · 70 tips and reviews

Stephen &.Stephen "Dash" Brown: Banana Pudding Creme Brule FTW!

26. Boqueria Soho

9.2
171 Spring St (at Thompson St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · SoHo · 256 tips and reviews

frank s.frank striefler: get the "Spanish French toast" for dessert. toeeija. and get the squid "xipironea". to die for!

Vive La Crêpe is one of Just desserts.

27. Vive La Crêpe

114 University Pl (at 13th St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 57 tips and reviews

Karin R.Karin Rendelman: Sweet staff!! Even sweeter creeps :) Seriously?!!! Delicious!!

28. Hill Country Chicken

1123 Broadway (at W 25th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Pie Happy Hour (M-F, 4-6pm) get a complimentary cup of coffee with any slice of pie and get a second slice at half-price. The Fried Pimento Cheese Sandwich is best before desert.

29. Parm

8.6
248 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 493 tips and reviews

Paul T.Paul Tepper: Don't skip dessert. Hot jelly filled zeppoles in crunchy sugar - really good.

Parm is one of Just desserts.

30. Parm

8.6
248 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 493 tips and reviews

Ryan C.Ryan Chio: Yum!!! Must try! ;-)

31. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Grimm: get. the. doughnuts! delish!

32. The Dutch

8.6
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 458 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Reason to Worship Satan in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The Devil's Food Cake is the most aptly named dessert we've had.

33. Red Velvet Cupcakery

7.9
675 E St NW (at 7th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Cupcake Shop · Penn Quarter · 106 tips and reviews

ploy m.ploy mekdusadeerom: Red velvet with cream cheese is the best ever in town!

Ferrara Bakery is one of Just desserts.

34. Ferrara Bakery

8.4
195 Grand St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Bakery · Little Italy · 248 tips and reviews

AjAj: Nutella croissant

35. Bar Jamon

8.9
125 E 17th St (at Irving Pl), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Gramercy Park · 76 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our more off beat choices, but the Churros Y Chocolate can’t be beat.

36. Vynl

756 9th Ave (btwn 51st St & 50th St), New York, NY
Diner · Hell's Kitchen · 255 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Order the black and white shake - Absolutely delicious!

Holey Cream is one of Just desserts.

37. Holey Cream

796 9th Ave (at W 53rd St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Hell's Kitchen · 115 tips and reviews

Krissy G.Krissy G: Koolest idea ever! Absolutely worth the calories. It's the adult version of "Build a Bear"!

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of Just desserts.

38. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 416 tips and reviews

39. Penelope

159 Lexington Ave (at E 30th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 423 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A beacon in a restaurant-deprived area. Get the dream-worthy Penny Egg Sandwich, breakfast & brunch are hard to match. The moist red velvet cake with fantastic frosting alone is worth the trip. Read more.

40. Cusp Crepe and Espresso Bar

7.1
321 7th Ave (at 9th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Central Slope · 50 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie S.: Lemon Rasberry crepe. The woman who runs the place makes the lemon curd at home. Where else can you find this?! Tastiest, sweetest, warmest dish on 7th ave. If you've never had lemon curd, get it ASAP

Sugar and Plumm is one of Just desserts.

41. Sugar and Plumm

377 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 78th & W 79th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper West Side · 96 tips and reviews

42. Highpoint Bistro & Bar

216 7th Ave (btw 22nd & 23rd), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 48 tips and reviews

Barry S.Barry Schachter: Caramel experiment for dessert! Great taste combinations - most fun when shared with someone.

43. Back Forty

190 Avenue B (at E 12th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 150 tips and reviews

Steve I.Steve Isaacs: Please, in the name of God, if they have the fresh doughnuts with maple and bacon glaze order them. Your life will forever change.

44. Sundaes and Cones

8.9
95 E 10th St (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 291 tips and reviews

Casey G.Casey Gollan: Ginger, wasabi, sesame, and taro root ice cream. Yum!

45. Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies

8.9
185 Van Dyke St (at Ferris St), Brooklyn, NY
Pie Shop · Red Hook · 116 tips and reviews

Tim V.Tim Vetter: This former Swingle fan suggests a tart instead. Less cloying without the chocolate coating.

Maison Kayser is one of Just desserts.

46. Maison Kayser

921 Broadway (at E 21st St), New York, NY
Bakery · Flatiron District · 185 tips and reviews
Four & Twenty Blackbirds is one of Just desserts.

47. Four & Twenty Blackbirds

9.2
439 3rd Ave (at 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pie Shop · Gowanus · 224 tips and reviews

48. Buttermilk Bakeshop

339 7th Ave (9th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · South Slope · 19 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Excellent all around, but the chocolate croissant bread pudding is a must-buy.

49. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

61 Grove St (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 300 tips and reviews

Chet M.Chet Mancini: Salty pimp is the solid newcomers choice. Bea Arthur and Monday Sunday also winning menu items.

Frozen Sweet is one of Just desserts.

50. Frozen Sweet

7.5
184-186 Mulberry St (Kenmare Street), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · NoLita · 16 tips and reviews

Rodrigo A.Rodrigo Artavia: Good ice cream. Tried the coconut milk. Good but overpriced