Eat · Desserts · 2026
The best desserts in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 11 places.
I’ve been known to plan entire afternoons around a single dessert. A crosstown subway ride for a cronut? Done it. A 45-minute wait for banana pudding? Multiple times. These iconic New York City desserts have earned their reputations for a reason, and I’ve personally verified every single one. Stretchy pants recommended.
- Bibble & SipBakeryBibble & Sip has garnered a reputation for making the most heavenly cream puffs in New York City.
- Breads BakeryBakeryDark chocolate ribbons of Nutella delicately folded into layers of airy dough, Bread’s babka was named the best in New York City.
- Dominique Ansel BakeryBakery · SoHoThe best way to describe this popular New York City bakery would be.Michelin-star quality at a fraction of the price.
- Doughnut PlantBakery
- Keki Modern CakesBakeryKeki’s Bouncy Cheesecake (light and silky) is like nothing you’ve ever had before.
- Levain BakeryBakeryConsistently ranking among the best desserts in New York City, their gooey chocolate chip walnut cookies have amassed a cult-like following.
- Magnolia BakeryBakeryLayered with vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and sweet whipped cream, this banana pudding is rich and creamy, making it a great treat year-round.
- Maison PickleRestaurant · Upper West SideThe mile-high cake is massive, which means you should plan to have leftovers for a few days.
- Pinklady Cheese TartBakery · ChinatownPerfectly salty and sweet, the cheese tarts are made with a blend of three types of rich cheeses and creams.
- Supermoon BakehouseBakery · Lower East SideIntricate layers of airy doughy goodness entangled with a soft and creamy nutella center.
- Van Leeuwen Ice CreamCafeCharacterized by rich flavors, this artisanal ice cream is all about creativity.
Bibble & Sip
Bakery · 253 W 51st St, New York, NY
Bibble & Sip has garnered a reputation for making the most heavenly cream puffs in New York City.
Breads Bakery
Bakery
Dark chocolate ribbons of Nutella delicately folded into layers of airy dough, Bread’s babka was named the best in New York City.
Dominique Ansel Bakery
Bakery · SoHo · 189 Spring St, New York, NY
The best way to describe this popular New York City bakery would be.Michelin-star quality at a fraction of the price.
Keki Modern Cakes
Bakery
Keki’s Bouncy Cheesecake (light and silky) is like nothing you’ve ever had before.
Levain Bakery
Bakery
Consistently ranking among the best desserts in New York City, their gooey chocolate chip walnut cookies have amassed a cult-like following.
Magnolia Bakery
Bakery
Layered with vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and sweet whipped cream, this banana pudding is rich and creamy, making it a great treat year-round.
Maison Pickle
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 2315 Broadway, New York, NY
The mile-high cake is massive, which means you should plan to have leftovers for a few days.
Pinklady Cheese Tart
Bakery · Chinatown · 11 Mott St, New York, NY
Perfectly salty and sweet, the cheese tarts are made with a blend of three types of rich cheeses and creams.
Supermoon Bakehouse
Bakery · Lower East Side · 120 Rivington St, New York, NY
Intricate layers of airy doughy goodness entangled with a soft and creamy nutella center.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Cafe
Characterized by rich flavors, this artisanal ice cream is all about creativity.
Best desserts in New York, 2026
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