With kids · Eating with kids · 2026
The best dessert spots in New York with kids.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 13 places.
The first time I tried in New York City to Visit with Kids. I ended up at a tourist trap and swore I’d find the real deal. Not all of them live up to the hype, though. Dozens of visits later, I finally have a list I’m genuinely proud of.
The Big Apple is known for its lavish and incredible sweets and children can’t help but fall victim to the tempting treats. In the hopes of helping some parents out, we took it upon ourselves to create a list of the best desserts for kids in NYC.
- Black Tap BurgerRestaurant · SoHo & MidtownBlack Tap Craft Burgers & Beer gained popularity largely thanks to the absurd milkshakes they make.
- ChikaLicious Dessert BarRestaurant · East VillageCombining three classic treats; churros, s’mores & ice cream, we get the masterpiece that is one of the best desserts in New York City for kids.
- Dominique Ansel BakeryBakery · SoHoDominque Ansel takes the cake in.
- Funny Face BakeryBakery · SoHo & Financial DistrictNot only are the cookies here some of the best desserts in NYC for kids, but the artistry skills are next level.
- Junior's CheesecakeRestaurant · MidtownJunior’s Cheesecake in Times Square is arguably one of the most well-known dessert spots in New York City to take your kids on a date.
- Magnolia BakeryBakery · Multiple LocationsThe world-famous banana pudding has a cult-like following and it’s not hard to see why.
- Maison PickleRestaurant · Upper West SideI have no doubt that this one of the best desserts in NYC for kids.
- Milk BarBakery · Multiple LocationsIn terms of the best dessert in NYC for kids, it’s hard to go wrong with the cereal-milk soft serve.
- Mister DipsRestaurant · Financial DistrictThe specialty soft-serve cones are incredible as well as amusing to look at.
- Serendipity 3Restaurant · Upper East SideOne of my personal favorite dessert spots in NYC with kids is Serendipity 3.
- Spot Dessert BarRestaurant · East VillageOpened in 2009, Spot Dessert Bar takes classic confectionaries and adds a twist, creating some of the best desserts in New York City, especially for kids.
- Taiyaki NYCRestaurant · Chinatown & WilliamsburgAt Taiyaki, one of the best kid-friendly desserts in NYC is their fish-tail ice cream.
- Wafels & DingesRestaurant · Multiple LocationsOffering an impressive menu chock-full of sugary combinations, the waffles at Wafels & Dinges are some of the best desserts in NYC with kids.
Black Tap Burger
Restaurant · SoHo & Midtown · 529 Broome St, New York, NY 10013 & 45 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer gained popularity largely thanks to the absurd milkshakes they make.
ChikaLicious Dessert Bar
Restaurant · East Village · 203 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003
Combining three classic treats; churros, s’mores & ice cream, we get the masterpiece that is one of the best desserts in New York City for kids.
Dominique Ansel Bakery
Bakery · SoHo · 189 Spring St, New York, NY 10012
Dominque Ansel takes the cake in.
Funny Face Bakery
Bakery · SoHo & Financial District · 6 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038 & 319 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
Not only are the cookies here some of the best desserts in NYC for kids, but the artistry skills are next level.
Junior's Cheesecake
Restaurant · Midtown · 1626 Broadway at, W 49th St, New York, NY 10019
Junior’s Cheesecake in Times Square is arguably one of the most well-known dessert spots in New York City to take your kids on a date.
Magnolia Bakery
Bakery · Multiple Locations
The world-famous banana pudding has a cult-like following and it’s not hard to see why.
Maison Pickle
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 2315 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
I have no doubt that this one of the best desserts in NYC for kids.
Milk Bar
Bakery · Multiple Locations
In terms of the best dessert in NYC for kids, it’s hard to go wrong with the cereal-milk soft serve.
Mister Dips
Restaurant · Financial District · 89 South St, New York, NY 10038
The specialty soft-serve cones are incredible as well as amusing to look at.
Serendipity 3
Restaurant · Upper East Side · 225 E 60th St, New York, NY, 10022
One of my personal favorite dessert spots in NYC with kids is Serendipity 3.
Spot Dessert Bar
Restaurant · East Village · 13 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
Opened in 2009, Spot Dessert Bar takes classic confectionaries and adds a twist, creating some of the best desserts in New York City, especially for kids.
Taiyaki NYC
Restaurant · Chinatown & Williamsburg · 119 Baxter St, New York, NY 10013 & 294 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
At Taiyaki, one of the best kid-friendly desserts in NYC is their fish-tail ice cream.
Wafels & Dinges
Restaurant · Multiple Locations
Offering an impressive menu chock-full of sugary combinations, the waffles at Wafels & Dinges are some of the best desserts in NYC with kids.
Best dessert spots in New York with kids, 2026
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