Eat · Desserts · 2026
The best cheesecake in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 10 places.
The one person who loves cheesecake more than me is my mother-in-law. Finding great cheesecake in NYC can be tricky, but after years of eating my way through the city, I’ve found the spots worth your time. And with her coming to visit, I made the decision to thoroughly investigate which cheesecake shops in New York City offer the best cheesecake.
Having tasted them all, I’ve rated them according to their flavor, consistency, and my overall impression of the bakery. Instead of gate-keeping, I thought I’d write this short article to help any fellow connoisseurs out there!
- Eileen's Special CheesecakeBakery · SoHoUnlike most New York cheesecakes that are dense and rich, Eileen’s is fluffy, airy and soft.
- Gallaghers SteakhouseRestaurant · Midtown
- Little Cupcake BakeshopBakery · SoHo & BrooklynThe shop has three locations, one in Bay Ridge, another in Prospect Heights, and a sole location in Manhattan in SoHo.
- Little Grace BakeryBakery · MidtownEach bite is a flavor bomb that sets off fireworks in your mouth.
- Magnolia BakeryBakeryThe cheesecakes are celebrated for their exceptional quality, rich flavors, and luscious textures.
- Mah-Ze-DahrBakery · West Village & Financial DistrictThe cheesecake is incredibly light (which has fooled me into eating more than I should have) and has a tasty, lemon zest with every bite.
- Martha's Country BakeryBakeryIn fact, this year they’re celebrating their 50th anniversary in business.
- Posh Pop BakeshopBakery · West VillageAs enticing as they are, the best flavor I’ve found is the Funfetti Cheesecake – a tried and true Posh Pop favorite.
- S & S CheesecakesBakery · BronxS & S Cheesecakes has been a local favorite for more than 60 years.
- Veniero's Pasticceria & CaffeBakery · East VillageIf you order the Italian version you’ll enjoy a ricotta-based filling that will have you crawling over the counter for more.
Eileen's Special Cheesecake
Bakery · SoHo · 17 Cleveland Pl, New York, NY 10012
Unlike most New York cheesecakes that are dense and rich, Eileen’s is fluffy, airy and soft.
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
Bakery · SoHo & Brooklyn
The shop has three locations, one in Bay Ridge, another in Prospect Heights, and a sole location in Manhattan in SoHo.
Little Grace Bakery
Bakery · Midtown · 17 W 32nd St, New York, NY, 10001
Each bite is a flavor bomb that sets off fireworks in your mouth.
Magnolia Bakery
Bakery
The cheesecakes are celebrated for their exceptional quality, rich flavors, and luscious textures.
Mah-Ze-Dahr
Bakery · West Village & Financial District · 28 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10011
The cheesecake is incredibly light (which has fooled me into eating more than I should have) and has a tasty, lemon zest with every bite.
Martha's Country Bakery
Bakery
In fact, this year they’re celebrating their 50th anniversary in business.
Posh Pop Bakeshop
Bakery · West Village · 192 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012
As enticing as they are, the best flavor I’ve found is the Funfetti Cheesecake – a tried and true Posh Pop favorite.
S & S Cheesecakes
Bakery · Bronx · 222 W 238th St, Bronx, NY 10463
S & S Cheesecakes has been a local favorite for more than 60 years.
Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe
Bakery · East Village · 342 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
If you order the Italian version you’ll enjoy a ricotta-based filling that will have you crawling over the counter for more.
Best cheesecake in New York, 2026
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