If there ever was a perfect donut, Caroline's is the place to find it. The dough is fried, but airy…read moreand light, not at all greasy. Filled donuts are bursting at the seams with custard that tastes like egg yolks, cream, sugar, vanilla and little else. The orange cream cheese donut is generously frosted with, I'd guess, a mixture of cream cheese, marmalade, powdered sugar, and cream. Based on what we've tried, the donuts at Caroline's are old fashioned, unadulterated and excellent. I recently picked up four donuts for the fambly: the aforementioned orange cream cheese, creme brulee, Boston cream, and raspberry glaze donuts. This was in the afternoon around 4 p.m. and all of them were perfectly, wondrously fresh. The person at the counter (the male proprietor, I think) assured me in his charming French accent that they freshly fry donuts several times a day. Creme brulee was the fan favorite with the hard, crisp, sugar shell on top cracking delicately under a knife to reveal a loose, rich, custardy filling. But across the board, donuts were beautifully made (both aesthetic and delicious!), and well frosted / glazed / filled. The raspberry glaze by itself was a touch too sweet for our tastes, but applied with restraint so the overall effect was balanced. We are not in the donut market very often, but have had this place bookmarked ever since my esteemed Yelp colleague, Alan S., reviewed it last year. Now that we've tried these beauties, I think we're going to find many excuses to be back (e.g. for Hannukah sufganiyot, anything round for Lunar New Year, anything fried for Diwali, anything that can support a candle for birthdays, etc...).We really like this place and we suspect you will, too.

For so long, the Upper East Side was in desperate need of a really good donut shop. I'm not talking…read moreabout Dunkin, although there's a time and place for that. I'm talking about an establishment that makes high-quality gourmet treats. As you can imagine, I was thrilled to see this one opening in the neighborhood last year. I have been to Caroline's several times since it opened its doors to the public. I've tried a few of their items, including the glazed twist, Boston creme, coffee donut, and strawberry filled. The glaze twist is one of my favorites. It's wonderfully sweet while not cloying, and I especially enjoy topping it with the Bon Mama berry jam I have at home. The Boston creme is truly made with love. It's sufficiently stuffed with creme and topped with a thick layer of chocolate ganache - the expensive stuff! The coffee donut is also delicious. Of everything I've tried, the strawberry filled was my favorite. You can tell their strawberry compote is homemade and not too sweet. The dough is light and fluffy and generously coated with granulated sugar. What a treat!

First off -- I'm apologizing in advance because I took zero photos. Not one. I know, I know. I…read morefailed y'all. But just know the donuts did not survive long enough for a photoshoot. Let me make this very clear though: I have been a loyal stan of Dough since they opened. Loyal. I used to trek all the way to the West Side just to get my hands on these donuts, okay? So the fact that there are locations closer to the Upper East Side now? Blessings. I put everybody onto Dough. Everybody. And one of the reasons I love them so much is because they offer vegan donuts, which is right in line with how I had to switch up my diet. And let me tell you -- they are not an afterthought. The vegan options are GOOD good. Some of my forever favorites? The Café au Lait. The Dulce de Leche. The vegan glaze. The vegan sugar. The Margarita donut? Amazing. Piña Colada? Amazing. Hibiscus? One of my top-tier favorites. Honestly, I don't think I have a non-favorite. Some just sit higher on the pedestal than others. Now let's talk about the service because that's really what stood out that day. The young man at the cashier -- I hate that I didn't grab his name because y'all know I usually do -- was so joyful. Great conversation, bubbly personality, just good energy. And listen... there is so much stuff going on in the world. You walk outside and it's heavy. So when you walk into a place and someone is genuinely pleasant? It matters. He was attentive. He was engaging. Every single person that walked in left smiling. That kind of energy isn't fake -- you can feel when it's real. The store was extremely clean (y'all know that's important to me). We didn't get there at peak selection time, so a lot of donuts were already sold out -- which, honestly, says something. But we still walked out with a few of my favorites, and every single one hit. The space itself is nice. Not huge, but you can definitely sit off to the side and enjoy your donut and coffee if you want. But truly? It was about the service for me that day. And yes, this is another January review posted in February because life has been life-ing -- between my son's birthday and everything else, I've been moving nonstop. But we really needed a smiling face that day, and he delivered that. I love Dough. Fresh donuts, tons of choices, vegan options done right, good coffee, good vibes. If you haven't tried Dough yet, go. There's a Flatiron location, one by Rockefeller Center, and one on the Upper East Side (though I think one location may have recently closed, so double-check before heading out). Highly recommend. Always.

Tall dulce de leche donut, sprinkled with. sliced almonds. Very dense dough with delicious topping…read more Would love to try more flavors. Cute space to enjoy your treat.

One of the best flavors for a classic Chocolate Chip Cookie in nyc I've had so far. You can…read moredefinitely taste the browned butter. It's a simple classic cookie that's crispy on the edges and chewy in the center without being undercooked or gooey. This is not for the people who usually prefer the mound styled cookies that levain has, but as a fellow levain fan, I personally loved this cookie a lot. I especially feel that a lot of cookies have too much chocolate in them, but I'm obsessed with the dough part of chocolate chip cookies. This cookie was a really good balance and it was delicious until the last bite. Gonna be an obsession for a while for sure. Other things to know the staff were pretty friendly and greeting when I walked in. It's a small place. No particular seating area available. Great to walk in grab what you want and leave. I did also try their tomato focaccia which was delicious. The Dubai croissant however, was not it. The filling was dry and the croissant had also dried out, so it was just a flaky chalky mess. But definitely go for the cookies and breads.

The perfect chocolate chip cookies exist! These cookies had perfectly chewy centers and crisp/…read moregritty exterior. It had a delicious nutty flavor which was more pronounced than the typical browned butter nuttiness. The combination of the bitter Valhrona dark chocolate and sweeter milk chocolate chips balanced out the cookie very well. The rainbow cookies were not great - they were just wannabe rainbow cookies. You can't just call a cookie a rainbow cookie because it looks like one. Some things should remain traditional, this is one of them. Traditional rainbow cookies are made with almond paste, jam, and chocolate. There is no almond paste in this cookie which completely threw off the texture. There is a layer of marzipan in these cookies which in my opinion destroyed the balance of the cookie - far too sweet and oddly textured. The cake layer is just regular cake with food coloring instead of the soft/ moist almond frangipane-like cake. The cookies were beautiful, but were very disappointing. Service was quick and friendly.

I was walking home and noticed this candy shop, so I thought I'd stop in and check it out. Instead,…read morewe were met with a surprisingly rude response and told to wait outside because we "didn't know the policy." The problem is that there was nothing posted on the door or anywhere visible explaining any policy at all. It was a pretty disappointing first impression. I had every intention of buying candy, but after that interaction I decided to take my business elsewhere.

This place completely misses the point of what a candy shop should be…read more We came here specifically as a fun birthday stop for my nieces, expecting an interactive "pick-your-own" experience. Instead, we weren't even allowed inside and were told to point at what we wanted so staff could get it for us. When we said we'd never been there before, we were told to "take a quick look" and then decide. It was awkward, unwelcoming, and honestly just strange. We left without buying anything. We went to Bon Bon's instead, which was friendly, open, and exactly the experience we were expecting.

Super cool how Angelina opened a bakery near Lenox Hill Hospital serving a variety of baked goods,…read moreand I think where they really shine is their tiny little pastries and cookies that you can get individually and pay less but get a greater variety. It's the perfect place to get a small bite. They also have lunch sandwiches that are on the smaller side and cheaper and it's the perfect light lunch; I'm a fan of their chicken one. Huge fan of their presence and think they definitely have a lasting place in the neighborhood. The mini croissants are nice and crisp on the outside, the donuts are maybe my least favorite thing, but their little italian cookies are also really solid and the perfect small bite. They also have coffee slush, at least during the summer.

HUGE fan of Angelina Bakery locations and their nutella croissants have got to be one of my…read morefavorite things in NYC. We were going in to the MET for a tour and only had time for something quick. Angelina was the perfect stop except I've been spoiled with the other two locations I've tried that are much larger, appealing and has more variety. This was a pretty hole in the wall location (in comparison to the others) and I wasn't super obsessed with the quality of the doing (again, in comparison to what I already know of Angelina). I'm not sure if they bake everything in house but it does feel more like they get smaller batches of things maybe frozen and then stick them in the oven and fill them. It doesn't taste the freshest, the croissant dough isn't as pillowy, crispy on the outside and full of layers and flakes that I'm regularly used to. I'm always happy eating anything with nutella so that was still a win, wish it was more in line with the regular Angelina experience. Also, they don't have the same amount of things and as extensive of a menu, so just know before you go :) No bathrooms either it seems like!

I'm Donut? Straight from Japan, the very place questioning its existence is probably one of my…read morefavorite donut spots to land in Times Square. Serving up "Nama" donuts, meaning "Fresh" or "Raw" in Japanese, you'll experience light, soft, and fluffy donuts in unforgettable flavors for both my sweet and savory girlies. I had to try their signature "I'm Donut? Choco Shell that was perfectly sweet, airy, and topped with cacao nibs. I tried to savor it, but i definitely bought another one after. Also tried the NYC Exclusive "Caramel Espresso Cream" that was the perfect amount of sweet yet rich with espresso flavor. These paired super well with their Ice Strawberry Matcha Latte that was also really good. I'm here minimum once a month. The place itself is beautiful, with the open kitchen concept, the staff are nice and move swiftly! If that doesn't convince you to try, I don't know what will.

Yummy donuts! What…read morecan I say... I love a good donut. These are really yummy- the dough itself isn't very sweet and are quite airy/fluffy, closer to a yeast donut. We tried the chocolate donut (not filled) and the custard donut. Both were tasty but I definitely preferred the filled donut. The chocolate had a rather mild chocolate flavor- similar to a chocolate cake you would get at an asian bakery. I wished it was glazed or had more sugar because it was rather lacking in flavor in general. A little on the pricey side, quick service though! I love donuts in general and would probably still eat both again. Overall, I would recommend!

Krispy Kreme on Lexington is always well stocked and has fast friendly service. It has to be fast…read morebecause they don't have much space for customers to wait. I'm not a fan of Krispy Kreme Donuts but a couple flavors sounded delicious today for Independence Day. My Coach Gary told me if you wear red white and blue today you get a free donut. I was wearing the colors when he told me so I thought I'd go get one. I definitely wasn't going to eat it but I did make a homeless man very happy. He was very appreciative when I gave it to him. I try to do one good deed at least every day! Thanks Coach....Thanks Krispy Kreme!

Anytime I'm in this area of a Krispy Kreme, all of a sudden have a craving for the raspberry filled…read moredoughnut . It's been my weakness for a while now. The coffee here is also great might I add!

Fancy schmancy grocery store with a coffee/hot chocolate bar at the front, an excellent + fresh…read moregrab n go section, pizza, smoothie, and froyo station...what more can a girl ask for? The service is friendly as expected with such a charming market. I loved grabbing special holiday themed treats to ring in the new year. If I was having a bad day, this place would be my pick me up. Immaculate vibes.

Severely over priced for what they provide…read more I catered for the holiday and the at 100 per head. It arrived and I saw two chickens that looked like they were on Ozempic, tiny little potato pancakes a child could have done better making and a cheesecake that maybe served 4-6 intended for 8-10 I know this is NYC and the prices are outrageous but if we don't stand up and demand better for the prices we pay we will just keep getting screwed

Their breakfast specials are so delicious! Service is quick,…read moreaccurate and pleasant and the ambiance of their outdoor tables is very nice. Indoors is a bit crowded but it is a small bakery.

Coffee tastes stale rude staff, can't smile or be friendly , not worth paying 5 bucks for a coffeeread more

Try: Avo and Smoke and B.E.C. Bagels!…read more Why: We got the Avocado and Smoked Salmon, which was also topped with arugula, pickled onions, tomato, and a lemon to squeeze. I liked that it comes opened faced so it was easier to eat while also filling and satisfying. We also tried a Bacon (vegan), Egg, and Cheddar Cheese, and enjoyed it. The vegan bacon was crispy and cheddar cheese melted on scrambled eggs was yummy. Both on a toasted everything bagel. I washed it down with a refreshing Cinnamon Bun Iced Latte. Notes: Narrow store for take out with no seating. We took our food and walked to Central Park to enjoy breakfast since it was a beautiful spring morning. Pastries at front all looked delicious too so I'll need to come back and try. Workers were welcoming and friendly. They got backed up since it got busy but the wait wasn't too long for our coffee and bagels. Solid breakfast all around.

Service was slow and the staff was very rude. 8:55am may 15th…read more Bagel was so so. I wish I hadn't gone there.