Rated by Food & Wine as the best macaron establishment in the city, this adorable pastry boutique looks like something straight out of a fairytale, with dream-like macaron flavors to boot. Read more.
Famous for their beautiful macaron boxes and French decor, Ladurée has boutiques all over the world, including one on Madison Avenue and their recently opened tearoom in SoHo. Read more.
One of the few locations that offer savory macarons, this patisserie serves deliciously bizarre flavors like candied bacon with maple cream cheese and cheetos infused with white chocolate ganache. Read more.
A pillar in the New York pastry scene, owner François Payard has five in the city offering brunch, lunch/dinner and pastries to-go. Unique macaron flavors include cassis violet and raspberry lychee. Read more.
Founded by Tanya Ngangan, it has become a staple sweets stop in Lower Manhattan. Customers can try unique flavors like gianduja (a mix of hazelnut and chocolate) and Masala chai (Fall/Winter only). Read more.
Bouchon Bakery was started by American-born baker, Thomas Keller, named by Time Magazine as “America’s Best Chef” in 2011. It boasts the classic-flavored macarons like pistachio and chocolate. Read more.
New to the Manhattan dessert community, this brightly colored boutique is a feast for the eyes with its vast array of chocolates, homemade candy and macarons on display right when you walk in. Read more.
Known for: their “hug mugs,” homemade marshmallows and their holiday stand at Bryant Park. Be sure to make a reservation in advance as it’s quite popular. Read more.
Try their unique creations, like Aztec hot chocolate, cardamom chocolate ganache, and their trendy “Pinup Bars” (chocolate bars wrapped with a classic calendar pinup girl image). Read more.
Award-winning French Chef Jacques Torres opened up his first chocolate shop in DUMBO. Chocoholics can now enjoy his mouth-watering works of art at five cozy boutiques throughout the city. Read more.
Run by Maury Rubin, the City Bakery serves pastries, salads and sandwiches. It’s especially well-known for the salty, delicious pretzel-croissants. Read more.
Customers can sit under large hanging lamps while ordering quirky items like Cleopatra’s Barge and the Guinness Book of World Records Most Expensive Dessert, Golden Opulence Sundae for $1,000. Read more.
Aditi gains her inspiration from her Indian background, which can be found in her mind-blowing truffles with flavors like Masala Chai and hot cocoa made from scratch. Read more.
Most famous for its scene with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in You’ve Got Mail, Cafe Lalo offers a wide variety of desserts, pastries, cocktails/spirits and breakfast items served all day. Read more.
Sarabeth’s currently has five different locations in New York, offering a classy ambiance, homestyle menu and of course, a great cup of hot cocoa. Reservations encouraged. Read more.
Eataly offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and a market filled with imported Italian food items. Read more.
Maison Kayser was started by French baker Eric Kayser. Kayser now has restaurants throughout the world offering an authentic Parisian atmosphere and a menu that closely follows suit. Read more.
