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A place · Bakery · SoHo & Brooklyn · on 2 of my lists

Little Cupcake Bakeshop.

Worth it, says Antonina. If you’re a lover of all things dark and rich, their take on the Brooklyn blackout is impossible not to love.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best chocolate cake in New York
Where Little Cupcake Bakeshop appears on New York Dearest

It's on 2 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Worth it
  • Address30 Prince St, New York, NY 10012
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Little Cupcake Bakeshop (LCB) has had rapid growth since it first opened its doors back in 2005. Their claim to fame was the creation of the best cupcakes in America, which is why they’ve made our list of the best chocolate cakes in NYC. With sweet treats this addicting, it’s no wonder celebrities will brave the public eye for a bite.

If you’re a lover of all things dark and rich, their take on the Brooklyn blackout is impossible not to love. But if you like your chocolate. Another reason it’s easy to love Little Cupcake Bakeshop is that the innovation never ends here. Constantly churning out seasonal flavors and new concoctions, you’ll never get bored swinging by for a treat.

Locals tip.Little Cupcake Bakeshop is located across the street from Prince Street Pizza, a famous pizzeria in the city. Make sure to grab a slice before finishing off with one of the best slices of chocolate cake in NYC from LCB!

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

Best cheesecake in New York

No. 4 on that list
Worth it

Since opening in Brooklyn in 2005 it’s been a shot to the top for Little Cupcake Bakeshop. Renowned for making the best cupcakes. With sweet treats this addicting it’s no wonder celebrities will brave the public eye for a bite.

The NYC cheesecake comes in tiramisu, cookies & cream, strawberry, and white chocolate raspberry flavors. If you’re lucky they’ll have a seasonal flavor that you can pair with a classic (you know, one for now one for later).

The shop has three locations, one in Bay Ridge, another in Prospect Heights, and a sole location in Manhattan in SoHo. The best cheesecake in NYC is always within reach thanks to the wide availability!

Little Cupcake Bakeshop
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