Dominique Ansel Bakery

There’s nothing quite like the change of seasons and the start of hot chocolate weather. But as any true connoisseur knows, not all hot chocolates are created equal. Dominque Ansel takes the cake in. Kids can’t resist the playfulness that comes with each cup of cocoa.

Each drink is topped with a marshmallow in the shape of a flower, coated in white chocolate. When the chocolate melts, a blossoming flower appears atop your cocoa! Your kids will absolutely lose their little minds over the “magic” they’ve just witnessed, it’s a memory you’re going to want to record. And while the cocoa is one of the best desserts in NYC for kids, everything else sold here is pure gold for the adults.

If you’re looking for the best hot chocolate in NYC make a beeline for Dominique Ansel. I first visited for the world-famous cronut and left with a handful of irresistible baked goods and a picturesque hot chocolate.

The hot chocolate is not only incredibly tasty, it’s beautiful to look at too. It’s topped with a marshmallow in. When the chocolate melts, a blossoming flower appears atop your cocoa. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more charming hot chocolate in NYC.

Dominique Ansel is a must for the famous, cult-following cronut. The cronut is a mix between a croissant and a donut. Run, don’t walk. The popularity of the cronut is. So extreme that the bakery runs out within hours. But surprisingly, the line doesn’t stop. Folks wrap around the block, waiting to get a treat (any treat) from this acclaimed bakery.

The reason why the cronut is among the best fall treats in NYC (aside from the obvious) is the fact that the flavors rotate every month and never repeat. That’s right! For the past decade, Dominique Ansel (the genius behind this innovative treat) has created a new flavor every month to keep New Yorkers and visitors on their toes. Until the flavor is out, we have no way of preparing you for it because we have yet to try it!

• September. Apple Rhubarb & Mascarpone
• October. Stracciatella (Sweet Cream Chocolate Chip & Salted Milk)
• November. Salted Butterscotch & Rice Pudding

In true Dominique Ansel fashion, nothing can be done half-way (cronut, anyone?). Innovate or perish and locals can’t help but benefit. As such, is anyone surprised to see Dominique Ansel Bakery mentioned on a list of the best cookies in NYC?

Hardly.

During my last visit, I was intrigued by the cookie and the cashier nudged me in the right direction by mentioning that it was his favorite item on the menu. What was I supposed to do?

Dominique Ansel Bakery is a must for NYC’s best donuts, especially the cult-favorite cronut, a incredible blend of croissant and donut. The demand is so high that they sell out within hours, yet the line keeps growing with eager visitors hoping to get their hands on any treat. What sets the cronut apart? Besides its obvious appeal, the flavors change monthly, ensuring a unique experience. For the past 9 years, Dominique Ansel has consistently crafted new, inventive flavors, never repeating!

Dominique Ansel is a must for the famous, cult-following cronut. The cronut is a mix between a croissant and donut. Run don’t walk.

The reason why the cronut is among the best Christmas desserts in NYC (aside from the obvious) is the fact that the flavors rotate every month and never repeat.