This intimate, 20-seat eatery is built around an open kitchen where the chefs and sommelier work and serve customers directly.
If you haven't been the the Maison Ladurée in Paris, this is a must. If you have been, this is still a must. At $2.75 per macaron, feel free to splurge. We recommend the salted caramel.
End a gluttonous Chinatown dinner with a fantastic assortment of freshly made ice cream – the flavors change, but we like the Blueberry Cheesecake or the Wasabi.
Every Coolhaus sandwich comes in an edible wrapper that can be custom-printed with safe-to-eat ink. And if that's not cool enough: flavors include mango saffron, peanut butter miso and mango saffron.
Great place for something sweet after a show at Webster Hall. Can't get into Le Bain? that's ok, the Salty Pimp is far more enjoyable. Don't be discouraged by long lines...they move quickly!
Experiment with the wacky and wild gelato flavors this place has to offer -- we recommend the Mango and Plum Sorbert!
Amazing pastries, esp the DKA w carmelized goodness + almond croissant. Mini egg sandwich is also delish! Cute indoor/outdoor patios - def making this my new spot for coffee + wkend breakfast hangs!
On the menu at this pastry maven’s rustic West Houston bakery? Everything from orange blossom donuts and cinnamon buns to Niçoise salads, croquet monsieurs, soups, and quiches. Go hungry.
The Wicked Spicy Hot Chocolate at Jacques Torres in New York, NY, is one of Giada De Laurentiis' favorite beverages, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Torres’s factories use state-of-the-art technology (think Willy Wonka-esque machines with swinging levers and wheels) to ensure that every treat comes out perfectly. We love the candied orange peels.
Put down the Godiva and make Jacques Torres your go to chocolate, for an amazing chocolate selection. Try the chocolate chip cookie, it is huge and packed with richness....
If you love milk, then you should pay a visit here and try a rich and creamy milkshake – get the coffee or the coconut chocolate covered almonds shakes.
Gelato that is as close to true Italian ice cream as you’re going to get in NYC – try the Cassata Siciliana, the Cannella or the Olio d’Oliva. All the flavors are great!
Ooey Gooey Goodness abounds at this upscale doughnut shop. Try a nutella filled, a dulce de leche or a hibiscus, paired with a hot cup of stumptown coffee.
Try the Hawaiian-style shaved ice with a sweet kiss of condensed milk andtoppings, including mochi, diced kiwi and homemade brownies. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
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.
If you’ve never had taro-flavored ice cream before, this is the place to try it. Made with fresh taro and taro-flavored powder, it tastes like vanilla and sweet potato—subtly starchy and floral. Read more.
Small location that packs a tasty punch. Our favorite is the Crack Pie, it tastes like caramel and just melts in your mouth.
In mid-March, just before St. Joseph's Day (the patron saint of Italy), go here for the most mind-blowingly delicious pastry you've ever had - the St. Joseph's Day Zeppole.
Owners Guido Martinetti and Federico Grom are so fanatical about the ingredients that go into their gelati and sorbetti that they own their own farm in Piedmont.
Large selection of teas and desserts. Good place to go to talk with someone over tea.
It's hard to go wrong here, but the Financiers, Linzer Cookies, and Paris-Brest are especially excellent. For a quick lunch, don't overlook the smoked fish sandwiches, usually in the fridge.
EAT A PRETZEL CROISSANT. NOW. If you need a cookie, as well, get a chocolate-chocolate chip one, not the regular chocolate chip kind; the latter taste ickily greasy, unless they're hot from the oven.
A must for those who are nostalgic for tray and tong style Japanese bakeries. Get your tongs on!
The Peanut Butter Fudge cupcake has a "secret" liquid fudge center. To Die For. I tried the Salted Caramel cupcake today and it was so good it nearly brought tears to my eyes. <3
Butter Lane cupcakes make the perfect afternoon pick me up. Enjoy it delivered or pick it up for a sweet treat in the park! Read more.
Don’t be confused by the ‘Vesuvio Bakery’ sign, left in homage to the previous bakery that stood here for decades. We tried the addictive chocolate chip cookies, delish!
It's all about the cupcakes here. Try the Malaysian Coconut, Crimson & Cream, and the Raspberry Red Velvet! Yum!
Great chocolate store featuring exotic chocolates. If you’re feeling wild, try the bacon candy bars! Side note – a favorite of Gossip Girl.
no words to say here, except to say "awesome". get the "cigarette" gum: the puffs produce fake smoke. so neat!
I would forgo Thomas Keller’s fancy Per Se without ever looking back if I could eat lunch every day at his casual spot, Bouchon. The selection of dreamy pastries and sweets is unprecedented. -Gail Sim
New French bakery and coffe shop is now open in Greenwich Village!Order macarons, croissants, pains au chocolat etc..Come and meet Olivier the french pastry chef in his open kitchen.
They have an awesome Ice Cream Lab where you can literally watch the magic happen. They even have a window down low for the little ones to get a peek.
Great simple flavors done really well. If you're feeling like mixing it up though, get a molten marble – a scoop of ice cream doused with an espresso shot.
Try - Ginger and strawberry. The strawberry - a nice mixture of sweet and tart, although not too much of either-and the ginger was mellow and a bit sweet. Both had a smooth, creamy texture. Read more.
Who orders ice cream in the morning? That's right. No one. But for some miraculous reason, V.L. opens early. Snag a table (any table, they'll all be empty!) in one of the prettiest places in town.
This artisan ice cream shop uses fresh hormone and antibiotic free milk and cream from local farms, cane sugar and egg yolks. And it's also delicious. Try the Earl Grey Tea in their organic cone.
Trust us, you’ll fall head over heels for their goat milk soft serve ice cream – the Tangy Goat Milk is simply perfect, and the Salted Caramel is to die for.
Classic rich, buttery ice cream near a scenic view of the waterfront at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Grab a cookie and a coffee and then head upstairs to the Chambers Hotel mezzanine. We were there on a weekday night and had the place to ourselves. Comfy chairs and great coffee table books.
Whacky flavors of soft serve, sweet cake balls, and giant, chewy cookies are the hallmarks of this bakery.
Awesome staff <333 ordered the cereal milk soft serve and tipped it over :( staff immediately said "it was already tilting anyways" and gave me a new one for free!!! Ahhh :)
I'm addicted to the blueberry pie shake - I hope they make that one permanent! The truffles are great dessert to. Bagel bombs must be warmed up
"Our favorite flavors? Pistachio, panna cotta, ginger, rice pudding, or olive oil; we could go on, but there's no need as it seems they can do no wrong."
I love this place. The staff is friendly and takes the time to explain the flavors. They honored the scout mob buy one get one coupon and the cheesecake gelato was heavenly.
Original gelato flavors. Cant go wrong. You can try all the flavors and call it a night too!
This is the best gelato I've had since Vienna, Austria two years ago. Try any flavor. As much as you want. Awesome staff!
"E&B's isn't doing anything remarkable, but it's holding it down as a typical suburban-style scoop shop. By that we mean nothing fancy…"
This store is tiny…don’t even think about bringing a stroller in here. But the awesome counter girls will help you create the best Misto (Italian Ice & Custard) treat!
Awesome place. No whipped cream though. Go when there is no line or eat there...otherwise your ice cream will melt
16 flavors of FroYo and pretty much unlimited toppings - make your dream sundae and pay by the oz when you're done.
I've had a coupon for free pinkberry that I haven't used yet because I would rather pay for flavaboom. They have matcha green tea froyo which is spot on. Most other flavors taste too syrupy.
Unique flavors like cornbread and chorizo caramel join conventional vanilla and chocolate at this retro ice cream parlor from a wd~50 pastry vet.
Single-serving cookes and cakes to massive plated desserts from sweets mad scientist Pichet Ong.
The fresh sparkling bevs are charged by P&H Soda & Syrup syrups, while the menu is packed with treats like sundaes, strawberry rhubarb pie, egg creams, & an egg cream-topped shake. Read more.
Wonderful addition to the neighborhood - great number of choices and toppings. Friendly staff and quite well designed space.
How’s this for an ancient Chinese secret: drink some green tea. Great treat and great for you too. It’s not a secret anymore…
Must try: the incredibly rich hot chocolate with fat, house-made marshmallows and the moist “melted” chocolate-chip cookies.
Great place to hang out. Order any of their bubble tea with thick toast with half condense milk & coconut butter. If you're hungry, then order the marinated minced pork w/ rice.
Not just for bubble tea; the lunch bowls ($5.50) are satisfying, faithful renditions of Taiwanese street food. Try the stewed pork belly, delicately sour w a hint of star anise.
Lots of dairy free options! And even a couple of vegan almond milk based flavors! The hazelnut is phenom!
I'm not sure why affogatos aren't a bigger deal. It's ice cream *and* espresso. At the same time. That alone is cause to celebrate but come here and you can do it with delicious gelato instead.
Go crazy with Cap'n Crunch Gelato. It's like breakfast for dessert - full of riboflavin!
Definitely get the rosewater! The flavor is as intense as a rose macaron from laduree
If you're looking for the authentic Chinese Bubble Tea flavor, it's Taro. You can thank me later!
This location, tucked away in Rockefeller Center, serves up the same delicious treats as the other Bouchons. The macarons get the most attention here but we love the Nutter Butter cookies!
A chain of French-Asian bakeries from Korea sells pastries, breads, and sandwiches.
I love their cakes b/c it's not too sweet. Any of their chiffon cakes are spongey and airy; i love their blueberry flavor. Sweet potato cake is also good too :)
