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Spot Dessert Bar

Spot Dessert Bar

Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, and Pastry Shop$$$$
East Village, New York
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    Jo B.
    "The seasonal golden toast with condensed milk ice cream is a must!"(24 Tips)
    Gigi R.
    "My first time here and I fell in love with the harvest."(24 Tips)
    Carissa G.
    "The chocolate green tea lava cake was absolutely delicious!"(20 Tips)
    James Z.
    "Yuzu eskimo is the best"(9 Tips)
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  • Alexheart icon on user image
    AlexJuly 5, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    green tea chocolate lava cake is the best thing they have. green tea tiramisu and Thai tea Créme brûlée when they have those are the next best things. otherwise, yuzu eskimo & matcha bubble tea.
    Upvoted Oct 18
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeyDecember 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    A take-out version of the popular & nearby Spot Dessert Bar. This place serves smaller versions of some of your favourites such as the Chocolate Forest and other pastries and drinks to go.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Guha A.heart icon on user image
    Guha ArunkumarJune 10, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Yes, the green tea lava cake is amazing. Yes, in my opinion, the golden toast is better. Bit of a wait but so worth it. Do the omakase for a group and get the red velvet & matcha cookies!
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Vivi T.heart icon on user image
    Vivi TaoJune 19, 2017
    We got the 4 desserts for 3 people (as recommended) and it was A LOT. portions are large with a huge scoop of ice cream on each. Personal fave were chocolate green tea lava and golden toast
  • Julie S.
    Julie SosciaJuly 17, 2018
    Go with a group of friends so that you can try a variety of dishes, including the very Instagrammable Plant chocolate dessert. Try anything matcha on the menu--including the iced latte.
  • Amy W.heart icon on user image
    Amy WuJanuary 6, 2020
    Get the matcha beer w/ the matcha lava cake! Also the potted plant dessert, the Harvest, is amazing. Has berries below cheesecake. Arrived around 8/8:15 and didn’t wait at all but line got long @ 830.
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    Andres NovoaNovember 23, 2015
    Their Harvest is a great concept! You 'water' the 'plant' (made of berries, cheesecake and merengues covered in oreo crumble) with rose milk tea. Be sure to pick up a loyalty card!!
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeyMarch 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    I had The Harvest and loved it! The berry sorbet is so flavoursome and the pot is full of cream and fruit. Highly recommended!
  • Like A Local Guide
    Like A Local GuideFebruary 3, 2015
    They offer traditional desserts with an Asian flare. The biggest crowd pleaser is the green tea chocolate lava cake, made of a moist chocolate cake with a gooey green tea filling. Read more
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsApril 19, 2013
    We love their dark chocolate cake with green tea buttercream, the classic coconut, and the apple crumb cupcakes. And when available, banana walnut cupcakes should be at the top of your list.
  • Nikki S.
    Nikki SyliantengJune 3, 2016
    The Golden Toast was surprisingly good. Also surprisingly large! The toast itself is 6x4x3 inches. It reminded me of Spanish bread from the Philippines - toasted bread that's buttered and sugared.
  • Ian G.heart icon on user image
    Ian GeeJuly 24, 2016
    The Yuzu Eskimo is standout. The banana ice cream in the Banana Chouff is strong but delicious. As someone whom milk doesn't agree with the Coconut Monkeybread is a perfect take in a classic dessert
  • Mariel D.heart icon on user image
    The Golden Toast was amazing. The flavor of the ice cream & the toast blended perfectly together. It was sweet & the strawberries added a tanginess to the dish. I loved the overall dish.
  • Racky R.
    Racky RossApril 19, 2015
    Get the 3/4 samples and you'll have a happy day. Chocolate mousse, green tea ice cream and berry-based cheese cakes among my favorites here. Oh, and don't forget the thai iced or taro milk tea.
  • Christian D.heart icon on user image
    Christian DickmannApril 21, 2015
    Lava cake was our favorite. The harvest (cake, fruit, creme, cookie crumbles, raspberry sherbet) and chocolate forest (mouse with pistachio) were amazing too. Fantastic dessert place. Big portions.
  • Gigi R.heart icon on user image
    Gigi RodOctober 4, 2016
    My first time here and I fell in love with the harvest. The presentation is adorable and every bite was amazing. I can't wait for my next visit.
  • Jimmy L.heart icon on user image
    Jimmy LuOctober 22, 2018
    Must go dessert place! Get the matcha lava cake! The plant looking dessert is also good. I want to try them all! Instagram worthy!
  • Chad H.heart icon on user image
    Chad HornerDecember 28, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    the matcha lava cake is their most famous dessert, but you really can't go wrong (the best deal is to split 3 dishes with a friend)
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
    The real draw at this Asian dessert bar is the ice cream, which has an impossibly silken and dense texture, and is offered in flavors like Ovaltine and Vietnamese coffee. Read more
  • Julie S.
    Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018
    Go with a group of friends so that you can try a variety of dishes, including the very Instagrammable Plant chocolate dessert. Try anything matcha on the menu--including the iced latte.
  • Julia L.heart icon on user image
    Julia LuAugust 12, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    The matcha lava cake is beautiful and to die for!! Came at around 8:00 on Saturday and only had to wait 5 minutes for a table
  • Christina C.heart icon on user image
    Christina ChinDecember 11, 2021
    Love this place..it was 3 of us, got the special deal for party of 3..i think$45 for 3 desserts and 3 drinks? Small space, expect a wait, but can sign up so they txt u.
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    Social News NetworkDecember 4, 2013
    The chocolate green tea lava cake is THE BEST. If you leave without getting that, you are missing out big time! The macaroons are also excellent. Overall great place, clean with nice servers.
  • Deon D.heart icon on user image
    Deon DAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The Golden Toast with Condensed Milk Ice Cream is one of the best desserts I've ever had. Try it! The Green Tea Lava Cake was pretty great too.
  • Avneesh K.heart icon on user image
    Avneesh KohliMarch 21, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Golden Toast. Take a bite, close your eyes, and smile. Life’s good.
  • Jess L.
    Jess LeungMay 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Desserts with an Asian twist, the choices are hard to resist. Go for the tapas option and order 3 or more. The Chocolate Green Tea Lava is one of the best, and the Green Tearamisu is creatively tasty.
  • Nicole V.heart icon on user image
    Nicole VelezFebruary 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I love this place. So far I've tried the Thai creme brûlée, green tearamisu, green tea cake, sweet potato cake and golden toast and I recommend them all! The Thai tea is really great too :)
  • Timothy J.
    Timothy JoyaAugust 2, 2014
    The golden toast is a saccharine symphony of rich butter, perfectly browned brioche, and a liberal drizzling of honey! The best dessert!
  • Anna J.heart icon on user image
    Anna JNovember 8, 2014
    I liked The Harvest and the matcha lychee bubble tea. The Harvest is beautifully plated. The matcha lychee bubble tea is light and refreshing.
  • Aleson H.heart icon on user image
    Aleson HoAugust 2, 2015
    My absolute favorites: Chocolate green tea lava cake and golden toast. If you got a group or a gigantic sweet tooth, get omakase and try multiple desserts!
  • Aviv G.heart icon on user image
    Aviv GadotJanuary 16, 2016
    What they call tapas is fully sized desserts. Everything here is great. Don't over do it, you'll get a green tea chocolate overdose!
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupAugust 18, 2011
    Coconut Almond Nutella Macaroon: Many say that macaroons are the new cupcakes. When you taste this awesome East Village delight you might understand why.
  • Justin C.heart icon on user image
    Justin ChoyNovember 9, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Honestly. Best dessert spot in nyc. I get quality every single time. Every single one of their desserts oozes creativity and decadence.
  • Lori L.heart icon on user image
    Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014
    Creative Asian-inspired dessert plates can be found at this Saint Mark's eatery. The chocolate green tea lava cake and the Champagne Mango Crepe are both standouts.
  • Victoria W.heart icon on user image
    Victoria WoosterMarch 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Love how they mix flavors, the pistachio ice cream and chocolate, and green tea ice cream with the chocolate volcano. <3
  • Netsirkheart icon on user image
    NetsirkDecember 2, 2016
    Best Thai dessert spot in NYC. Usually very crowded and might have a wait time. Great desserts. Try their signature toast and lava cake.
  • S M.heart icon on user image
    S MJanuary 1, 2019
    Everything is delicious here, and the menu changes every season so you’ll always find a new surprise.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceDecember 28, 2010
    They brought soft cheesecake with blueberry compote, oranges and passionfruit foam, and mini cupcakes (Green Tea, Coffee, Coconut, and Mocha) to Choice Eats- sweet and delicious!
  • Salwa K.
    Salwa KhanJuly 28, 2013
    The green tea lava cake was melt in your mouth delicious. So moist and warm offset by cold refreshing green tea ice cream! Also winners: green tea macaron and lychee matcha tea!
  • Halstead Property
    Halstead PropertyDecember 20, 2013
    This place is like a tapas bar filled with innovative creations such as the Green tea lava cake. We've never seen an explosion of green tea like it, and we loved it.
  • Avery A.heart icon on user image
    Avery AlchekNovember 16, 2016
    I love the continued growth of dessert tapas bars in NYC, but I didn't love Spot the way I've enjoyed many other spots. The presentation and service are wonderful but desserts are somewhat bland.
  • Julie S.
    Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019
    Go with a group of friends so that you can try a variety of dishes, including the very Instagrammable Plant chocolate dessert or the coconut monkey bread.
  • Rachelheart icon on user image
    RachelSeptember 12, 2016
    Love all their cake. Current favorite the pokeball. Always crowded. Nice place to have a sweet moment.
  • Taniaheart icon on user image
    TaniaJanuary 22, 2017
    I had this desert! Very delicious, not too sweet and nice look
  • Sacha S.heart icon on user image
    Sacha SJuly 14, 2017
    AMAZING lava cake with matcha! The desserts here looks amazing and they taste amazing too. try the carrot cake and the melting lava cake.
  • Kristina R.
    Kristina RodulfoJuly 26, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the unconventional dessert flavors here. Green tea lava cake is by far a favorite, but all the tapas are amazing - so get a bunch with your friends and share!
  • Gigi R.heart icon on user image
    Gigi RodFebruary 28, 2017
    Everything is always delicious with a great presentation I'm in love with my light bulb cup with taro bubble tea
  • Tif C.heart icon on user image
    Tif C.February 28, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The harvest was so good!! Their 3 dessert special is nice but super difficult between two people! Be sure to balance out with a ratio of two sweet and one light.
  • Femi Kuti D.
    Femi Kuti DOctober 17, 2012
    The green tea lava cake was as delish as it sounds! All the flavor have a natural and clean taste. Tip: if you come an hour before closing all the cupcakes and cookies are half off
  • Katherine L.
    Katherine LuJanuary 8, 2012
    Unique desserts quite unlike anywhere else. Get the coconut cheesecake only if you like coconut, they don't skimp! The Thai iced tea Creme brûlée is interesting in its presentation, and tasty!
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