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Billy’s Bakery.

Worth it, says Antonina. Whether I’m in the mood for a quick cake fix or a cup of coffee, Billy’s Bakery never disappoints.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best bakeries in Tribeca
Where Billy’s Bakery appears on New York Dearest

It's on 3 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best bakeries in Tribeca

No. 6 on that list
Worth it
  • Address75 Franklin St, New York, NY 10013
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Billy’s Bakery in Tribeca is a go-to spot for a reliably delicious sweet treat. With a range of tempting cake flavors like banana, lemon raspberry, and coconut, it’s tough to pick just one favorite. The standout, though, has to be their famous icebox cake, layers of fresh whipped cream between crispy chocolate wafers, available in chocolate, peppermint, or vanilla. It’s simply perfect. Whether I’m in the mood for a quick cake fix or a cup of coffee, Billy’s Bakery never disappoints.

Unpopular opinion. I’ll die on this hill. Table of Contents. Bakeries in Tribeca NYC makes the best pastries in all of New York City.

Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
Worth it

As soon as October rolls around, I’m running out the door into the sweet, sweet arms of Billy’s Bakery just to get my hands on a Pumpkin Bar. Made with a cinnamon-spiced cake and chopped pecans, the bar puts any other pumpkin-spiced treat to shame. Oh, and don’t even get me started on the thick layer of cream cheese icing.And the pumpkin bar isn’t the only seasonal NYC fall dessert you can get your hands on at Billy’s. The bakery is brimming with options. Offering everything from Maple Creme Whoopie Pies to an Autumn Spice Bundt Cake, you can’t go wrong visiting Billy’s Bakery for delicious fall treats in NYC.

Worth it

Billy’s Bakery holds a special place in my heart because it’s my neighborhood bakery. Most Sunday mornings start with a quick stop at Billy’s for a sweet treat before heading into Central Park. There’s a tons of cake flavors. However, the most famous cake at Billy’s is the icebox cake (Fresh dairy whipped cream layered between homemade chocolate wafer cookies).

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