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    Carlo's Bake Shop

    3.0 (76 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Phoebe M.

    We tried the Dubai pistachio cannoli - and I wasn't impressed. I'd love to give it another chance and try something else, but as of now I didn't enjoy what I had.

    Michelle M.

    Disappointing experience unfortunately. I recognized the shop immediately after being a fan of the show for many years and had to stop in. We went in pretty late around 11:30pm but it was still pretty busy inside. My boyfriend and I ordered a cupcake and a donut to try and figured it would be quick so we could be outside at midnight to ring in his birthday. Well, despite it being a simple order and everyone getting their orders around us, our ordered took the longest to prepare. I had to eventually ask the guy if ours would be ready soon since the people around us all had left except us. He went to go check on our order and quickly threw it together. We watched lady give us the last sad looking donut in the glass case that had probably been there all day. We also waited so long we missed celebrating his birthday at midnight outside in times square. I still am a fan of the show and won't let this alter that too much however my experience at this location was kind of disappointing. If the food was spectacular it would've made up for the service but it wasn't anything to write home about.

    The pumpkin cannoli
    Krista H.

    I've always wanted to go to Carlo's Bakery. My son is quite the connoisseur of cannolis. I picked up a couple of cannolis for us to try. I ordered an original and a pumpkin. The original was good 8 out of 10 and the pumpkin was just ok. It didn't have any pumpkin flavor to it so I gave it a 5 out of town. The staff however were a 10 out of 10!! They offered a bunch of other baked goods as well that I'm sure were a 10 out of 10. Sometimes it's just about the experience.

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    Sybrina K.

    Cute bakery right in the middle of Times Square, I received great service with helping me pick out my pastry and I had my first ever cannoli. Super delicious! Loved the setup and the had lots of items to choose from. Will be back for sure!

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    Caroline N.

    I saw Carlos' show "Cake Boss" and wanted to try it one day. The location by Penn Station didn't look as nice as this location. This one is clean and bright. It's making a statement: I'm here, come in. This is the day I'm trying it. It happened to be a rainy day so there was only 1 other customer paying for order. While I was exploring, I saw cannolis. Yes, he is known for cakes though I was haven't had a good cannoli in ages. The employees were friendly. After asking which one was better chocolate or peanut butter, I ordered a traditional and chocolate dipped cannoli. Went to the cashier. It cost $14+ then the goods were delivered to me. Yes, I had sticker shock though I am treating myself today. It was delicious. I do have to try his cakes one day.

    Cannoli
    Natania C.

    The baked goods are all solid and fresh. However, the prices are quite high, making this establishment give off the vibe of a bit of a tourist attraction.

    Chocolate cannoli
    Karen S.

    While visiting Times Square we spotted Carlo's Bake Shop. My family and I used to always watch his show back in the days and his cakes always looked so delicious. I've seen his cake vending machines in Las Vegas, but never purchased one. I had to try one of their cakes since I was there and I knew the cakes had to be fresher than getting them out of a vending machine. Inside it was full of people ordering from the people behind the counter. Once I made it to the case with all of the dessert I had to have a slice of the red velvet. Inside the case they showed whole cakes and big cake slices, so after I was rung up and out the door, it's only then that I noticed that my slice did not come out of the case where they displayed the cakes because it was in a pre packaged container, just like I've seen in the vending machines. The taste of the cake was moist, but the frosting on it was minimal and the cake had a really artificial taste and was a little on the salty side. Not what I would have expected, especially since it was so expensive. I also bought my husband a chocolate cannoli which he said was good. Over all I'm glad I had a chance to try one of his cakes. This place is definitely a tourist attraction because of his tv show. I'm sure you might find something tasty here, but just don't expect to be overwhelmed.

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    Nico Samneil S.

    Tight space, no dine in table, only takeout. Staffs messes up order, they need a better system rather than manually taking order by paper and coordination with the cashier. Double check what you get with your receipt since they charge you wrongly. See images for reference.

    Charlotte A.

    I had such an awesome experience visiting Carlos bake shop. I surprised my brother and he literally ran inside. We haven't been back to this place let alone tried their cakes since we were kids. I definitely felt the nostalgia . My brother ordered the chocolate mouse mini cake and it was really good. The shop has assorted pastries and cake . I remember watching buddy on tv when I was a kid and watching him make cakes. The service was decent .

    Ashley M.

    Unsurprising, but this is an overpriced, gimmicky, Times Square attraction. Luckily, we made it in on a freezing night when Times Square, and this place, was empty so I didn't have to wait for a gross desert. The brownie was so dry and unflavorful. The cupcake was overly sweet with nothing special. Both pieces were stale. I'd pass on this spot.

    Sunil R.

    Great location right in Times Square. A must stop if you are a fan of Buddy and the show Cake Boss. I am not but decided to stop by since it looked inviting. Lot of different goodies on display including pizza. I got the Cannoli and Dark Chocolate mousse and both were mid, hence the 3 stars.

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    Really Awsome tasty creamy chocolate / Rainbow Cake Very Delious coming back next time in NYC Also It is very Very Very Very Awesome

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    The food was alright but for cheese cake, you can find better in New York! I did not believe everything was that good.

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    Pésimo servicio . Pedí dos cafés y fue muy desagradable el chico que atendió . Le sentó mal que no dejara propina supongo

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    4.3
    (429 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Wow!!!! Really yummy and texturally interesting fruit pastries!! I love the crunch and the range of…read moreflavors they combine into a single pastry!!! There is so much going on and it is so delicious and unique and refreshing!!! love love love We got the pear, the mushroom, and 2 others.

    Finally decided to try this place after walking by it for years. I refused to try this in the past,…read morebecause I didn't like how many items they put on display. It felt like items weren't made with care and mass produced at a factory or something. I went 10 minutes before they closed and there was still 10+ of each dessert. I'm not convinced that they will dispose of them. Even if they do, it means they didn't do a good job in forecasting demand especially after being in business for multiple years. I ordered mango and yuzu. Both were too sweet and had one dimensional flavor and textures, not refreshing per their stated flavors. Even if their appearances take effort, they don't look pretty enough for me to forgive what goes in my mouth. I'm used to having patisseries with many layers and elements. Mango's sponge probably only took up 20% of the bottom, because I barely had bites of it. Most of my bites didn't have any. I didn't like how liquid the filling was. It didn't exactly ooze out but just melted into a puddle in my mouth. Yuzu looks pretty with the pink and yellow glaze, but it didn't go with the realistic fruit theme. I chose it for the flavor combination which is strawberry, yuzu, and guava. This was slightly better in terms of flavor variety in the mouth. The flower on top had a weird off putting flavor. The bottom crispy rice apparently is supposed to be chocolate but it came out plain. It was tasteless anyway, so not effective in terms of flavor or texture.

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    Mushroom and Yuzu
    Mont Blanc, so good.
    Mont Blanc, so good.
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    Daily Provisions - Union Square

    4.3
    (677 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Stopped by Daily Provisions to order breakfast on a Wednesday morning. There's seating indoors…read more(with low back stools) and seating out front (about four tables). I had to run to work after an appointment so I ordered for takeout. The person taking my order was friendly. I opted for the Lumberjack and a black cold brew. I received the drink very quickly, with a short wait for the sandwich. While waiting, one member of the staff stocking up supplies on the side started chatting with me and then she offered to check up on my sandwich. She came out with it shortly thereafter. She was very friendly and helpful. The sandwich held up well during my 15-minute commute to the office. It is a really indulgent sandwich, with each bite revealing the sweetness and butteriness of the maple crueller, the saltiness of the thick cut bacon, and the savoriness of the cheese and the eggs as the yolks popped. I sipped the cold brew in between bites to cut the richness. It was a very satisfying meal. The Lumberjack is not something I would recommend you eat every day, but it's good as an occasional treat. In the past I've ordered lunch from Daily Provisions via delivery (the "Chefy" salad and the chicken milanese with arugula salad are my favorites), but I might start adding other breakfast sandwiches to the mix.

    I ordered doordash so didn't experience the place itself, but I tried the new salmon niçoise salad…read moreand I really enjoyed it. It was a very decent amount of fish and a very hearty bowl because of the other toppings. The anchovy dressing was great to top it off.

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    Baked treats display
    Baked treats display
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    Cinnamon cruller
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    Levain Bakery

    Levain Bakery

    4.4
    (158 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    What a delightful surprise! After working late and attending an event after work, one of my…read morecoworkers suggested we stop here because they loved their cookies. I had never heard of the place before, but I was happy to give it a try -- and I'm so glad I did. From the moment you walk in, the experience feels special. The store has two beautiful double doors that create such a grand entrance, and once inside, you immediately feel the energy. The place was bustling with people, and everyone seemed happy and excited -- from the customers to the team behind the counter and the baristas. The cookie case was overflowing with so many amazing choices that it was hard to decide! I ended up getting the Rocky Road cookie, a Double Chocolate Chip cookie, a Two Chip Chocolate Chip cookie, and a blueberry muffin to enjoy for breakfast the next morning. The service was absolutely impeccable, and everyone I interacted with was warm, friendly, and delightful. When I got home, I had half of the Rocky Road cookie with a cup of tea, and it was incredible. The cookie was large and chunky but still perfectly enjoyable -- not heavy or overwhelming. It literally melted in my mouth. The chocolate was rich and smooth, and every bite was just delicious. The next morning, I tried the blueberry muffin, and it was just as impressive. It was light and airy, not overly sweet like many blueberry muffins can be. It truly felt like a breakfast pastry. The blueberries tasted fresh and burst with flavor in every bite. I will definitely be back for more cookies. This was such a wonderful find, and I'm so happy my coworker introduced me to this place!

    I ordered ahead of time since there was a bit of a line and the store was on the smaller side. Got…read moremy cookie right away when I came into pick it up. Guys... I will say that I didn't think I would like this cookie at all since usually I like thinner crunchier cookies. But holy cow!! I was blown away by the crispy edges and the interior wasn't too soft gooey either. The chocolate and walnuts added to the cookie enhanced the flavor even more! For such a big cookie the middle was cooked perfectly. Very chunky and sizable cookie too so I ate it throughout the day rather than one sitting!!

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    Close-up of Levain Bakery's iconic cookies, rolls, and pastries in a glass counter at the Flatiron location.
    Close-up of Levain Bakery's iconic cookies, rolls, and pastries in a glass counter at the Flatiron location.
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    Interior
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    La Cabra

    La Cabra

    4.5
    (501 reviews)
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    Always a line in NYC, and of course at the renowned La Cabra we knew there would be a wait on a…read moreSunday morning around 10:30 AM. We got the cardamom bun and pain suisse pastries and an iced americano.. and if there's anything you take away from this review.. it's that you come here .. you HAVE to try at least one pastry or else why would you go??? The cardamom bun is La Cabra's signature laminated cardamom bun , and the pain suisse (my personal fav) was so delicious!!! I also bought some beans to take home: Yacuri - Geisha from Ecuador and La Papaya - Bourbon

    La Cabra has a really nice, intimate vibe to it, though it is definitely a smaller space. They…read moredon't really permit laptop use here, but honestly, that is kind of standard for spots like this in New York. During my stay in the city, I stopped by and just ordered an iced americano. The quality of the shot was excellent, smooth, bright, and really clean. The bar setup itself is super unique and very minimalist. They are running a really interesting under the counter espresso machine where the main bulk of the equipment is hidden away, leaving just these sleek, minimal group heads rising up from the counter. It was my first time seeing a machine of that style in person, and it looks incredibly sharp. I would absolutely come back here next time I'm in the area.

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    Matcha latte
    Matcha latte
    Seasonal choux (lemon cream w/ mint and blueberry compote)
    Seasonal choux (lemon cream w/ mint and blueberry compote)
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