It's on 5 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- AddressMany Locations in New York City
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Apple cider donut truffles… need I say more?
When it comes to creative apple cider donuts in New York City, Milk Bar comes out on top. It’s difficult top the mixture of apple cider, cream cheese, pumpkin, and cinnamon all working together in unison to create a smooth bite-sized treat.
Another take on the famous fall dessert from Milk Bar is the apple cider doughnut cake. The spiced doughnut cake is layered with a tantalizing cream cheese frosting and apple bits sprinkled throughout the tiers. To top off the cavity just waiting to happen, the cake is then dusted in a crunchy cinnamon coating creating the most harmonious combination.
Although neither are technically classified as donuts, the flavors are the best and the cake is expertly crafted. It really should not be glossed over when searching for the best apple cider donuts in NYC.
It’s nearly impossible to name a more popular place to get ice cream in New York City than Milk Bar. The place became a viral sensation, largely thanks to the cereal-milk soft serve and the Milk Bar Pie, better known as “crack cake.”
But every November, New Yorkers shift their focus from ice cream to pie just to get their grubby little hands one of the most delicious pumpkin pies in NYC. Although on the thinner side, the dense pumpkin pie packs a flavorful punch. The crust is buttery while the filling is dense, and the pie is dusted with powdered sugar, giving it an extra hint of sweetness.
Also worth noting is that Milk Bar goes viral yearly for their famous Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie recipe. Folks are encouraged to bake it for Thanksgiving. Let’s just say if you choose to bake this masterpiece at home, have your dentist on speed dial.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, the name Milk Bar has surely graced your social media feed at some point in time. Famous for their viral funfetti, and cookie-dough cake, the treats churned out of this bakery are sure to leave a lasting impression.
In terms of the best dessert in NYC for kids, it’s hard to go wrong with the cereal-milk soft serve. I mean, isn’t it a law or something for kids to LOVE cereal? And what makes the treat even. I swear adults love this stuff just as much as kids do, the combination is so good.
My adviceDon’t even think about splitting this delicious NYC dessert with your kids, you won’t be able to rip their grip off the spoon. Save yourself the heartbreak and get your own.
The locals aren’t gatekeeping this one, they’re proud of it.
Apple cider donut truffles… need I say more?
When it comes to creative fall desserts in New York City, Milk Bar comes out on top. It’s difficult top the mixture of apple cider, cream cheese, pumpkin, and cinnamon, all working together in unison to create a smooth bite-sized treat. Another notable NYC fall dessert from Milk Bar is the apple cider doughnut cake. When I tell you this cake is the epitome of fall, believe I’m saying it with my whole chest.
The spiced doughnut cake is layered with a tantalizing cream cheese frosting and apple bits sprinkled throughout the tiers. To top off the cavity just. The cake is expertly crafted and should not be glossed over when searching for the best fall treats in NYC.
It’s impossible to name a more popular place to get birthday cakes in New York City than Milk Bar. The place was billed an overnight success because of the cereal-milk soft serve and Milk Bar Pie, better known as “crack cake.”
Another item on their menu that has folks lining up is Milk Bar’s iconic Birthday Cake (available in vanilla and chocolate). Inspired by the boxed vanilla funfetti cakes many of us grew up with, this the adult version of a core childhood memory. It might be helpful to know that Milk Bar offers national shipping, so you can have this cake delivered to anyone anywhere in the US, but honestly, nothing tops getting it fresh from the bakery.
