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Billy's Bakery

Cupcake Shop, Dessert Shop, and Bakery$$$$

Chelsea, New York

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Billy's Bakery

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Ranked #7 for cupcake shops in New York
This place is famous for their cupcakes. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Eat = Banana cake, coconut cake, white cake & red velvet cake."(21 Tips)
"The original IceBox cake...omg...sooo good!"(10 Tips)
"Best red velvet cupcakes in the city, in my opinion."(16 Tips)
"Banana cupcakes with cream cheese frosting is amazing."(12 Tips)

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Winson WongFebruary 10, 2015
The banana cake and pudding is delicious. Overall their cakes are really good. There are seats inside the bakery as well which is good to hang out. There are also two benches outside for the summer.
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Loriah PopeSeptember 9, 2018
So glad we came here! We got the chocolate cake and the key lime pie. The chocolate cake was so moist and the key lime pie was exactly the right balance of sweet and tart.
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Food NetworkDecember 17, 2014
Try the pecan pie at this charming 1940s style bakery. It contains a full-bodied brown sugar-bourbon custard and loads of toasted pecans that form a crackly, caramelized top layer. Read more
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Citi BikeMay 10, 2015
Recipe for the best day over: Get a dozen Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies and then hop on a bike out front at 9 Ave & W 22 St. Ride into the sunset.
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SusanaAugust 21, 2018
Call ahead with your order and you can be in and out in less than 5 minutes. Really friendly staff. Did I mention the cupcakes are delicious??
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Chris PolicinoJanuary 21, 2014
A great combination of moist cake and not too sweet icing. Really delicious cupcakes - especially my favorite - vanilla cake with chocolate icing. I want more.
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PureWowMay 2, 2017
Icebox cake is as simple as it gets: chocolate wafers, whipped cream and pure, unadulterated delight. Read more
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Jessica RandazzaApril 26, 2013
Picked up a double chocolate cupcake, did we? Let me let you in to a little secret...meh. Put that baby down and head over TMS for an ice cream sammie. Sure, it's more cals, but if you run there...
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John AAugust 29, 2016
Recommend: red velvet cake is very solid with good frosting, and key lime pie is less sweet with a nice zing.
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Steve CraigApril 2, 2015
Banana Nutella cupcake for the win!
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Bron HolmesJune 29, 2014
I ordered a custom tiered banana cake with cream cheese frosting for birthday party and it was delicious!!! Staff are also very friendly and helpful.
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Matthew FrostApril 9, 2011
Got the Ice Box cake for a friend's bday and it's SO YUMMY! You can't go wrong with layers of chocolate and whipped cream. Imagine an ice cream sandwich in cake form - that's the Ice Box cake!
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Simone NguyenNovember 2, 2013
Good cupcakes, but cloyingly sweet. You're probably going to need a black coffee. Only get one cupcake. No possible way you're going to need more than that. You can even share with 2 or 3 people.
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Kris ConcepcionAugust 27, 2014
Really good cupcakes. I've also had cake from here and it too was quite tasty.
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Grace LeeDecember 16, 2015
If you like banana bread, I can see why you might like the banana cupcake, but I prefer and recommend the red velvet and the carrot cake.
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John AJuly 21, 2015
Good for cupcakes and sweet treats. Cupcakes are small for $3.50 but the frosting is high quality.
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Onur AvcıNovember 25, 2014
Get the carrot-cake cupcake with cream cheese frosting. I usually go for more 'traditional' cupcakes. And get the red velvet.
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Bron HolmesJune 29, 2014
I ordered a custom tiered banana cake with cream cheese frosting for birthday party and it was delicious!!! Staff are also very friendly.
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MizuDecember 22, 2014
The banana cream pie from Billy's is now possibly my favorite dessert in the entire world.
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Allison HeimMarch 14, 2012
Order a piece of cake (banana!) and share it with a friend because the slices are HUGE. Icebox cake is ridiculous good. My favorite cupcakes are banana and carrot.
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CompassJuly 23, 2013
Billy’s serves classic cupcakes, icebox cakes, and melty chocolate cookies in their cozy bakery outfitted with retro pastels.
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DevontaJune 5, 2014
Cookies were a little dough but the Red Velvet Cupcake was decent. The cream cheese frosting is great.
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Akshay PatilAugust 26, 2012
One of the best red velvet cupcakes in the city; though just between you and me, I always get the banana cupcake.
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Elizabeth BursteinSeptember 1, 2019
Strawberry lemon cupcake was good but not great. Would come back for pecan pie
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Greg GAugust 30, 2014
Went with the red velvet cupcake after reading some tips. Excellent choice. Would also recommend the Banana Nutella.
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Gilt CityMarch 8, 2011
Rachel Zoe must have had one of these banana cupcakes before she coined her signature phrase. Don't forget to take home their new baking mixes—you never know when the cravings will hit.
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Serena WNovember 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Live in the neighborhood? Tell the staff and you'll get a neighbor discount with your purchase.
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RafaSeptember 4, 2019
Best carrot cupcake ever ♥️
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honeywhatscooking.comApril 4, 2015
Banana Cake or Cupcake is divine. Carrot cupcake is a close second.
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Joe James-RodriguezNovember 16, 2018
Citi bike station out front makes it a nice place to stop and grab some treats if you’re riding by.
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Debbie NicolettiSeptember 2, 2012
You can always judge a bakery by southern standards...a red velvet cupcake, glazed donut and cheese straw...let me know how they measure up!
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K KlemmMay 17, 2012
Cupcakes are okay. Magnolia is better. The best cupcakes I've ever had though is at 350 Classic Bakeshop in Rye, NY. An upstart that kicks this bakery's ass!
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Cupcake CrusadersApril 20, 2012
The Carrot Cake was probably the best carrot cake ever! And definitely spend the extra money for their adorable to-go container. It's awesome!
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Timoteo HamrahNovember 9, 2015
Had the hazelnut cheesecake, didnt have much flavor to it. More of a lite chocolate taste. Pumpkin cheesecake was the bomb!
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The Corcoran GroupMay 10, 2010
Try the red velvet layer cake. It has just enough cocoa to deliver a hint of chocolate, & have it frosted with either cream cheese icing or vanilla frosting. Read more
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Chip WalkerJune 24, 2014
You must get the ice box cake. Too good to not keep it for a picture.
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Angie Y.May 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The cupcakes are so moist! Pick up a box of a dozen mini cupcakes to share with friends.
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LibbyAugust 16, 2012
Billy's banana cake is delicious any way you slice it. Cake or cupcake. It's a must-try!
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Penguin TeenJuly 27, 2011
In Robin Palmer's middle grade book series YOURS TRULY, LUCY B. PARKER, the main character Lucy says that Billy's Bakery has the best cupcakes in all of New York.
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Brian MasefieldNovember 20, 2011
Red Velvet cupcakes are perfect. "Ice Box" cake is a lethal no-no unless you bring your toothbrush to scrub all the sugar off of your teeth.
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Chuck CarusoJune 27, 2010
If you go to Magnolia over Billy's just because of Sex and The City, slap yourself in the FACE, and never eat another cupcake. You are banned. Billy's has it COVERED. Awesome. Carrot cupcakes amaze.
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ModeliniaAugust 25, 2010
Liu Wen stops in to satisfy her sweet tooth with a cupcake or two. We love to watch the bakers work and to take in Billy’s vintage décor and old-school kitsch.
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Khalil ibitefoodMay 8, 2015
The banana and carrot cakes are a must
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The Corcoran GroupApril 21, 2010
Everything at Billy’s Bakery in Chelsea is good but grab a slice of Banana Cream Pie, you won’t regret it.
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ElisaApril 24, 2020
Cheesecake is great. Banana cream pie and cupcakes are alright.
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Nicky K.August 19, 2014
Best bakery in nyc. You can't go wrong with anything
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LindseyJuly 27, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The chocolate on chocolate cupcake is the best in the world.
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Sonora BostianMay 27, 2012
Everyone knows the cupcakes are good, so I'll recommend the lemonade. Perfect blend of sweet and tart!
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Chad HornerOctober 7, 2014
Peanut Butter Chocolate bar. It's exactly what it sounds like, and it's wonderful.
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JoOctober 6, 2015
Cupcakes especially the banana cupcake
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