50 Best Bakeries in New York

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“My husband and I made the long drive yesterday (2 1/2 hrs each way) from upstate NY to visit our daughter in NYC just for the day. While strolling around her neighborhood we came upon your lovely bakery and cafe and after eyeing the beautiful carrot cake in the window, we had to go in. Carrot cake is my favorite sweet treat. There were so many beautiful choices, but we got 2 slices of carrot cake to take back home with us. After the long drive back home we were really looking forward to a piece of cake and a cup of coffee. I opened one of the beautifully packed boxes, which revealed an enormous slice of yumminess!! The slice was big enough for at least 3 people. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Everything about this cake was phenomenal. The frosting was outstanding, the cake was so flavorful and moist. It was the best we’ve ever had. We have enough left for a few days. I’m so glad we stopped in. It was a great way to end our lovely day in the city and will most certainly go back on our next trek in . I will also have to get our daughter pick up some baked goods when she’s coming home for a visit. I highly recommend Crumbly Cafe & Bakery😊😊“

“The best strawberry cheesecake and chocolate covered cannolis I have ever had. 100/10, I’ll dream about these items forever lol.“

“The wait isn’t bad, the food is banging and cheap, don’t stand around in the line unless you know what you’re waiting for is the one tip I’ll give, people just stand around without seeing which line they’re in. You can walk right up to the counter if you’ve got cash. Get a few buns to go for later. The shu mai was ok seemed like it had been sitting a while.“

“As most places in NYC, we stumbled upon this bakery. Once your eyes see it, I challenge you to not go into it. It’s a very colorful place and the person who served us was incredibly patient and friendly (I kept coming back to add to my order). The coffee was very, very good, my cortado was perfect.
We got a couple of pastries for the following day and the croissant (I’m French) was very good even after a day. It was filled with pistachio cream and the size was just right, the cream very nutty and not overly sweet and sickly. Shame we live so far away because I’d make it a regular.“

“Great, Great everything delicious. Outdoor eating area only 4 tables.“

“So happy to have finally tried it! 🍪🤎
• I was very excited to try Levain, and it did not disappoint.
• Crunchy on the outside with ooey-gooey, chocolatey goodness inside—super buttery too!
• Ordered the classic chocolate chip walnut and will definitely be back to try the peanut butter dark chocolate and oatmeal. Also curious about the toffee and coconut flavors.
• Staff are kind and helpful when you ask for recommendations. There can be lines, but they move fast.
• A few stools and tables are available by the windows for dine-in.
• A definite must-try when in NYC!“

“Yessssss we live in Dallas Texas and we always come to have your cookies 🍪 ♥️ Great place awesome customer service“

“I work for a law firm in CA and we have an employee who works remotely in NY.. For our employee's birthday I wanted to choose a bakery close to her home and who was local. Stumbled upon Buttercup Bake Shop and they were so awesome! Totally worked with me and delivered the cupcakes with NO hassle. Needless to say our NY employee was super happy and LOVED the flavors and decorations of the cupcakes. ❤️“

“Looking forward to my orders getting shipped“

“amazing hot chocolate and cakes. i am not sure the wait to sit in is worth it though as i felt a little rushed. but to take away you wont be dissapointed.“

“Crumbl Cookie is an absolute treat every single time! From the moment you walk in, the smell alone is enough to make your day better. The rotating weekly menu keeps things exciting, and every cookie I’ve tried has been perfectly baked—crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside. The flavors are creative, rich, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Even the classic chocolate chip is next-level. The staff is always friendly, service is fast, and the presentation is beautiful. Crumbl isn’t just cookies—it’s an experience. Highly recommend for satisfying any sweet craving! 🍪✨“

“👍the best, miss going there, eccellente“

“Outstanding pastries! My favs are their black and white cookies, (best ever!), brownies and chocolate chip cookies. I find their blueberry muffins and cupcakes to be too small - very tiny.“

“Great cupcakes and excellent service!“

“OMG...this IS the best sponge cake you'll have in NYC. I've had my fair share looking for one that compares to the original Kam Hing. The owner apprenticed with the original Kam Hing owner and finally opened his own cafe! Can't go wrong with the original flavor but the pandan coconut is sooooo goood! it's my new fav! This is my new go to place for sponge cakes!“

“A long-established cake shop in New York's Chinatown recommended by Xiaohongshu. The individual items are relatively simple. Coffee, milk tea, cake No other items I personally prefer the original flavor of paper-wrapped cakes. I heard this is the original store. The other stores only sell replicas.“

“definitely recommend it.“

“Yummy, delicious, flavorful cookies, and friendly staff. We stood in line outside as they were super busy, but so worth it!“

“Best pancakes on the eastern seaboard! Absolutely delicious maple butter! It’s the best breakfast anywhere in the world!!! 🥞🧇🥓🍁🧈🦋👐“

“Yummy, delicious, flavorful cookies, and friendly staff. We stood in line outside as they were super busy, but so worth it!“

“UPDATE: So I went ahead and ordered from Fabrique on Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras even though I was disappointed with the one I had initially, and as you can see on the second image on this review it's a lot better! Bun is fluffy, cream is great, color is spot on. It could have a bit more almond creme, but it's still enough to be nice. Thanks for the delivery to the Instagram office!

Cosy cafe, but as a Swede with high standards, their Semla does not cut it.

At an initial look, the size is great. Not too much, but still substantial, and the whipped cream looks smooth. However, it's.. grey?! Not sure if they just forgot to add egg when baking the buns, but looks a bit sad.

When starting to eat, there are three things to observe: 1) the whipped cream is smooth, well done on that part. 2) the bun is not fluffy, actually closer to dry, making the whole Semla quite boring. 3) waaaay to little almond creme. A boring bun can be saved by a lot of almond creme, however there is a minimal amount in this one. Even if the bun was perfect I'd be disappointed.

Overall this is a 2 or 3 on a scale of 5. The only reason it could be a 3 is because there are very few places that offer Semla in NYC. That said, if you're one of the few Swedish bakeries in town, you have a responsibility to represent the country in a better way than this. Especially when you charge an outrageous $9.5 for it.

Back to the drawing board Fabrique, this is not good.

Otherwise the cafe is cosy and the people working there seem friendly.“

“Just had a delicious meal here and highly recommend it to everyone! our server, Maria was amazing and guided us in our menu choices.“

“Went bakery hopping that day. by far it has the best croissant. Even saved one for the next day, toasted it and tasted just as good. Staff was friendly too.“

“Unbelievably good individual cheesecakes. Always fresh and really tasty. I definitely recommend this store.“

“Sehr köstlich und empfehlenswert 😋“

“Maria makes the best carrot cake, red velvet, trees leches, plain and almond croissants I’ve ever tasted. Her passion for pastry is simply unbeatable. This isn’t because I provide her with same day delivery service, but I’m speaking as her customer as well. Her pastries are crafted with arts and the taste speaks for itself. I’m very familiar with French pastries for far too many years, so mark my words, if you’re looking for authentic French pastries, Les Gateaux De Marie is the place to go.“

“Las galletas están súper frescas y siempre tienen sabores diferentes cada semana. • Repostería deliciosa, suave por dentro y con toppings increíbles. • Siempre tienen sabores nuevos y el chocolate chip es mi favorito. • El menú cambia cada semana y todo sabe recién horneado. • Perfecto para un antojo dulce, las galletas son enormes y riquísimas.“

“My opinion is 8.7/10. Is it the best Jamaican beef patty I've ever had? No but overall our place that makes handmade Jamaican beef patties with a good overall flavor I recommend it. Best thing definitely has to be the crust I just wish for $3 it was a little bit more meat / seasoning. Check out my in depth video reviews on any of the platforms below. TikTok: TheUrbanLegend4 Instagram: UrbanLegend4 Facebook: Panayoti Kokalis YouTube: Urban Legend“

“YUMMY, YUMMY AND DELICIOUS. Bring plenty of water and money. Don't go on an empty stomach.“

“best macarons in NYC! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Amazing baked goods that are not the same played out options you find at most bakeries.“

“Great people and the best rugelach on the planet.“

“Amazingly delicious treats! We loved the cloud cake and earl grey puff! It’s to die for! The teas we bought were amazing too! I only have one request, please open up a store in Chicago so I can enjoy your amazing treats more regularly!“

“Looking forward to my orders getting shipped“

“The pastries and cakes at Petit Chou are absolutely divine. They not only look beautiful but taste beautiful.
I think a lot of the bakeries that have gone viral are severely overhyped. Petit Chou stands out because everything I have had from this bakery has been good.
Their chocolate chip cookie is also among the best in NYC.
The bakery doesn't have much seating. There is one counter with 4 chairs. And a second standing only counter. It can feel a bit cramped if you are enjoying your treats inside the bakery on a busy day.“

“Sullivan Street Bakery has serious the best sliced pizza in New York City. Was absolutely delicious. The coffee is amazing too. A cappuccino is a proper cappuccino (less milk and more foam to make the coffee taster stronger). This is now my regular after discovering it a few weeks back. You must go.“

“My go-to bakery. Best egg custard tarts. Not too sweet with the flakiest crust. Baked bbq pork buns also excellent. Loaded with meat and not too sweet, either. Oh, don’t forget to buy a box of the walnut cookies for $5, as well as a box of the crispy sesame cookies made with egg whites. Just divine!“

“you have to try the dill pickle schemer“

“My friend picked up an assortment of treats for my birthday, everything was so delicious✨Red velvet cupcake and The pistachio thingy were my favorites❣️Have to go soon & try more treats🥰“

“My husband and I made the long drive yesterday (2 1/2 hrs each way) from upstate NY to visit our daughter in NYC just for the day. While strolling around her neighborhood we came upon your lovely bakery and cafe and after eyeing the beautiful carrot cake in the window, we had to go in. Carrot cake is my favorite sweet treat. There were so many beautiful choices, but we got 2 slices of carrot cake to take back home with us. After the long drive back home we were really looking forward to a piece of cake and a cup of coffee. I opened one of the beautifully packed boxes, which revealed an enormous slice of yumminess!! The slice was big enough for at least 3 people. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Everything about this cake was phenomenal. The frosting was outstanding, the cake was so flavorful and moist. It was the best we’ve ever had. We have enough left for a few days. I’m so glad we stopped in. It was a great way to end our lovely day in the city and will most certainly go back on our next trek in . I will also have to get our daughter pick up some baked goods when she’s coming home for a visit. I highly recommend Crumbly Cafe & Bakery😊😊“

“I'm glad I discovered this spot and shall definitely return!
My Caffè latte and sandwich were v good, the latter reminiscent of the baguettes jambon i used to enjoy in Paris, though a bit on the salty side. I also ordered a beignet which was less good, alas.
Service is also excellent“

“Loved the croissant, which was springy and fluffy and highly aromatic due to the Bordier butter. For me, the canele’s interior was a bit too loose, and the paté tasted perfect on its own but needed a pinch more salt when sandwiched in a baguette.“

“I love this place :’) I always come for their Japanese buns - so many savory and sweet options! Great spot to pick up lunch for the day in FiDi

- Beef curry yaki ($3.5): 9/10, the filling is flavorful, and the bread is really soft
- Matcha red bean crepe ($6.5): 9/10, really creamy and light. Could tell the matcha was good quality. Not too sweet. Wish there was more red bean“

“We had the pleasure of visiting the patisserie this weekend and loved the friendly nature of all the staff. We weren't able to try any of their cakes due to the presence of gelatin but Diana made us feel so welcome that we will definitely be coming back if not for pastries then definitely for the service! In today's fast paced environment, especially in a touristy area like Seaport it is rare to find such exceptional customer service. Diana took out the time to go over the ingredients and explain what we can have based off of our dietary needs. We ended up trying the banana cookie and the Gluten-free Chocolate cookie. The banana cookie had a lovely texture that is hard to come by - I'm a baker so I could tell it was made with skill. The texture was a mouthy chew without being too hard or too crispy - it was just right. The taste was similar to Craqelin and the banana really added depth to the carmelly flavor of the cookie. The chocolate cookie was even better (although I'm quite biased as I prefer chocolate). It was not too sweet, had a great texture and the pools of chocolate carmel added the perfect touch. I am quite picky so I was very impressed with Diana's customer service and her willingness to explain all the components so I would have the best experience. We left feeling quite pleased and will definitely be back. Diana should be promoted!
P.S. we also got the French Onion Croissant which was MAGNIFICENT! Crispy, perfectly seasoned and those layers of caramelized onion with cheese truly tantalized our tastebuds. Needless to say this place is a must try!“

“Every morning before I go to work, I stop here to eat breakfast before a long and stressful work day. The staff in the morning are just so welcoming, and they also always nail it with the dan-tats (egg tarts). The egg tarts are always fresh and flakey like a croissant. I would recommend Daronghua to anyone, anytime of the day whenever they're in the mood for a sweet treat.“

“The atmosphere was amazing, and the cafe really embodied the French vibe completely. Also, the workers were so nice and polite. They provided details on the menu and definitely showed that they cared as well. The food was also amazing and tasty.“

“Been coming here for their tofu pudding for awhile now and it’s my favorite thing to snack on on a chilly city morning. The people running this place are always friendly and service is fast. Definitely one of my favorite places in the whole city. Their moon cakes are pretty good too. 💘“

“The Pie crust cookies are amazing and I loved the toffee cookie even more!!“

“Food was amazing and wait staff very responsive. However, do not sit at the row of tables against the wall. It's an extremely tight fit and I am a small person with short legs. Also, tables are set so close to each other that table has to be pulled out completely for bench customer to get up. Issue if you have to get up during the meal.“