On top of being beautiful, this place honestly has some of the best pastries, cupcakes, donuts, and cake bars (my personal favorite, do yourself a favor and get at LEAST 2), that I have ever had. I was so ready to leave a mediocre review after dealing with a really unfriendly staff member last Thursday, but the products were so good I couldn't write them off without giving it a second chance. We were helped by Ashley today and she was very friendly and attentive. I was once again blown away by the taste of everything we got and plan on returning in the near future. Love the boutique options too. read more

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I ordered 2 cakes made out of rainbow cookies cupcakes. The cupcakes were fresh, moist and delicious. They aren't just vanilla cupcakes dyed rainbow, they actually taste like rainbow cookies! The cakes were done on time and the workers were wonderful to deal with. They even called me to follow up on the details to make sure everything was done perfectly. I will definitely be using this bakery again and I will be recommending them to my friends as well. read more

Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery - Fish cakes made out of rainbow cookies cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Islip, New York

A friend purchased me donuts from this bakery. I was skeptical since it was not a boutique donut shop like I have experienced in NYC but the donuts were amazing! They were flavorful and fun. Highly recommend! read more

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I am a fan, For those who love rainbow cookies, this is the place! My favorite is the Rainbow Cookie bar which is a large rainbow cookie, covered in dark chocolate. The dark chocolate reduces the sweetness slightly making a delicious choice. I tried a muffin and was equally impressed. Add into that a great and friendly and attentive staff. If you have a sweet tooth you must visit! read more

Manhattan Sweets brings even more charm to the South Shore, adding modern whimsy to a darling village strip. Its ambience is very different from the more established local bakeries, which are kind of starkly decorated. The treats are inventive and the cakes are an absolute delight to behold. They use all real ingredients -- no shortcuts and shortening here! -- so they're a little pricier than other neighborhood bakeries, but worth it. The cakes are designed beautifully, and are just as much of a treat to look at as they are to eat. A cake of note is the one shaped like a cheerful sunflower. Light, fluffy yellow cake is layered between raspberry jelly (slightly tart) and a lemon curd filling (not too sweet), then wrapped in whipped buttercream (not too oily). The attention to detail in their cupcakes is also noteworthy, especially the rainbow cookie cupcake. Almond-paste cake, dyed red, yellow, and green, are carefully layered like a real rainbow cookie, with a generous shot of raspberry jelly injected into the center. The top is then dipped in chocolate and accented with a little rainbow cookie. The packaging here makes for a lovely presentation as well, with carnation pink boxes used to carry goods rather than the basic white. However, you pay for the box with the cupcakes -- they'll tack on another dollar and change to package it as a gift. Speaking of gifts, there are a lot of cutesy, girly items for sale here as well. One-stop shopping! The boutique goods add further to the ambience of saccharine-sweet charm. The only downside to this bakery is that you have a 50/50 chance of good customer service. One lady has a major attitude problem and will upcharge you for everything and make you feel bad for asking questions. The other is as sweet as the pies they make, and extremely accommodating. However, the odds of trying something you'll love is 85/15 (the pinenut tart's a little dry), so I'd say give it a shot anyway. Quick update: For my husband's 30th birthday, I picked up a square rainbow cookie cake, since it's his favorite and I was duly impressed by the quality of their rainbow cookie cupcake. This was $25 very well spent, because it knocked my fricking socks off. Lush, dense, moist, and almondy to the extreme, my face almost exploded from the pure flavor and undiluted ecstasy of this perfect execution of rainbow cookie goodness. It was rainbow cookie times a hundred, with all of the flavors you want and expect, just in thicker layers. The raspberry jelly was present; the apricot jelly was accounted for. No shortcuts with a chocolate frosting ... it was chocolate ganache all the way. This was absolutely the most PERFECT rainbow cookie cake I've ever had the pleasure of tasting, and so good, that even after a big full meal, there was only a slice left for us to fight over after 8 people dug in with enthusiasm. read more

Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery - Every layer present and accounted for in these spectacular rainbow cookie cupcakes. - Bakeries Near Me - Islip, New York

The almond Bread and tart are amazing. Cookies are also really good. I would say the staff could be more friendly. They seemed bothered by questions. read more

Manhattan Sweets has been my favorite bakery since my mother-in-law introduced me to it a couple of years ago. She started getting their delicious fruit mouse cakes for various parties and they are always a big hit. Eventually I started going there on my own and that is when my husband and I discovered their rainbow cookie cupcakes and became addicted. We knew we wanted a cupcake tower in place of a cake at our wedding and the stars aligned. I was concerned about the price, but it ended up being pretty reasonable and worth the splurge. We received so many compliments on our wedding day and couldn't have been happier with how it turned out! We have given some of their other cupcakes a try but nothing really compares to the rainbow. They are also available in truffle form! read more

Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery - Rainbow cupcake tower for our wedding (Photo by Cloud Nove Events) - Bakeries Near Me - Islip, New York

This cake was absolutely AMAZING. Tastes like a fluffy treat and the frosting is to die for. Not to mention it looked GORGEOUS!! 10/10

Best bakery I have had in NY. I try to travel to Long Island whenever I can to get there treats ranging from cakes, to cookies, to rainbow brownies. They are cautious of dairy and gluten free, which is perfect for my family. I ordered a birthday cake from Manhattan Sweets and it was to die for! The decorations were perfection and the coconut treats are my favorite! read more

This review is long overdue. I have purchased many cakes,tarts,pastries and other baked goods from here for several years. This is my families go to bakery for special occasion cakes. So it was only right to trust them to make our gender reveal cake last year and it was absolutely perfect! We gave them the sealed envelope with the gender of our first baby and we picked up the cake a few days later for our party. It was absolutely delicious! read more

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Wow! I'm speechless! What a way to end the week. Our office ordered 2 dozen donuts, and they were being eaten quick. I managed to snag a couple of the rainbow cake/cookie donuts and I was beyond happy with my choice. The chocolate icing was soft and creamy, and the inside of the donut (rainbow cake) was baked to perfection. To my surprise, I was given a treat in the middle with some raspberry jelly. OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD. Will definitely order from here again! read more

This bakery is absolutely amazing! I have never been disappointed at the quality or taste of anything I have ordered. Having used to work next door for several years, I was always popping in to try their treats. There are always a plethora of assorted, interesting cupcakes...my favorite is definitely the rainbow cookie cupcake! AMAZING. I am also a huge fan of their fruit tarts and peanut butter chocolate tarts. If your significant other is ever angry at you...do yourself a favor and pick up a bag of these, and I promise, you're out of the dog house! Considering that I LOVE the taste here, and everything always is fresh and amazing, I ordered my boyfriend's 30th birthday cake here. I was astounded and almost dissuaded to use Manhattan Sweets based on the price...over $400 dollars! I understand that it was multi layered, included fondant, the cost of the materials and labor...but 400 dollar for a cake!? I nearly had to pick my jaw up off the floor. Just let that sink in...I was expecting maybe $200 at most...OVER 400!!?!? BUT, I must say...the cake looked and tasted phenomenal. The person behind the counter really helped me research types of cakes and helped me pick the perfect design and flavors, everyone at the party was astounded by the cake, and it is still talked about several months later. The cake really was the highlight of the party, truly! My biggest concern of this bakery is the price, but the food is so good, consistent, and smells and tastes so fresh! The décor is absolutely beautiful and adorable, very chic little girly type of bakery, it does give off a "Manhattan" vibe. I've only had good experiences here. read more

Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery - My boyfriend's 30th birthday cake that I ordered! Tasted amazing and looked exactly like the picture found on the internet! - Bakeries Near Me - Islip, New York

I've had nothing but great experiences with Manhattan Sweets. They're right near my job so it's easy to swing by and pick something up. This isn't a typical Italian-cookie bakery--I like to think of them as a special occasion bakery. I wouldn't come here if I were craving a cookie or cupcake. Out of the many times I've been here, I only ordered ahead once, for a red velvet cake (for a birthday). The ordering process was seamless and the cake was awesome. It's hard to find a good red velvet but they do a great job! I also like that they have dog treats here. I got a giant dog cookie for my dog's 15th birthday last year and it took her forever to get through it. Even if you don't call ahead, Manhattan Sweets always has a good selection available. read more

I ordered an Xbox themed cake for my son's 16th birthday in the ultimate rainbow cookie cake flavor. Everyone loved the look and the taste. Thank you everyone at Manhattan Sweets for helping make my son's day special! read more

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Best rainbow cookies ever. I had the specialty cake for my last bday and it was delicious

Right when you walk into this bakery you are overwhelmed with the amazing smell. I looked at all of the cases and they have some amazing cookies, cakes, baked donuts and cupcakes. What caught my eye the most was the Rainbow Cookie Cupcake, which I NEEDED. It was very moist and had every flavor of a traditional Rainbow Cookie. I will definitely be back to try more things! read more

Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery - Rainbow Cookie Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Islip, New York

My new favorite bakery! Cupcakes we had were super fresh and also so creatively decorated! Staff was extremely friendly too! They have a large selection of pastries and all things sweet to satisfy your craving. Definitely will be making this our new local go to bakery! read more

Love this great boutique bakery. Has a cute and hip vibe, not your normally bakery its has more different types of treats. If you want something different this is the place.. Order ahead for the holidays, From the delicious Baked donuts, to Rainbow cupcakes,,,Its not the same old stuff. Everyone rave when I bring the rainbow cake for an occasion, and at St. Patrick they have a special cake with baileys and other yummy flavor with a mousse that to die for, ** Had to go and get another cause it was such a hit! Want something a little different thats makes an impression this is the place to stop at. read more

I in California ordered a cake for delivery in Bayshore for my Aunts birthday. They were kind and professional. The cake was delivered as requested. My Aunt and family really enjoyed it. read more

We picked up a few pastries and a plum crumb cake to go. We had the s'mores doughnut, the rainbow cookie cupcake, and the cookie dough cupcake. It seemed like the dough and cake components of all three sweets were muffin based recipes. It was a little odd. We found all three to be a bit dry too. Our group liked the crumb cake the most. Most of my group commented that they liked it because it was moderately sweet. read more

Came by to try these cupcakes I've been seeing on yelp! I've had the rainbow and red velvet! They were good however not as amazing as I thought they'd be. They are a bit pricey as well $4.50 for each cupcake. However the boxing is really nice! There's usually parking on the side which is every convenient and they were busy at all! It was a quick run in and out! My son loved the red velvet! I think there's not much bakeries in the area either so this is a great little place to grab a cupcake on the go! read more

Ii got a strawberry cheesecake that a brought to a friend's house for dessert I have to say I was very embarrassed the cake was not good at all ,it was hard as if stale and had no taste at all , I would give it read more

I went to Manhattan sweets boutique for the first time today and got a tri color cake sandwiched between chocolate and vanilla cake with buttercream. It was absolutely delicious! The store itself was adorable and the staff was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. I will absolutely be visiting again! read more

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During our troubling times I like to help small businesses and I took a chance on ordering a birthday cake an I was Extremely satisfied. The customer service was on point down to the detail of covering the cake so it wasn't seen prior to dinner. Did I mention it was also delivered. The cake was absolutely delicious and moist and very pretty as well. I was very satisfied and I will be returning for future cakes/ desserts. Indeed a hidden gem. read more

Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery - Death by chocolate.... I believe that is what they call it. - Bakeries Near Me - Islip, New York

I used to like this bakery but several times had stale donuts & cupcakes & cookies as well . Over priced but if it's good I don't mind . The owner is a big jerk !!!! I would never return to this place . Some of the girls that work the front of the store are snobby and you don't feel welcome at all .. I'll be going to Stanley's bakery in east Islip great prices and they make you feel welcome too .. read more

Not good at all. I tried them two times. I had a rainbow cookie cupcake once and the second time a black and white cookie. Both were wayyyyyyy to sweet and I love sweet. I've had better cookies from a rack in 7 eleven. Plus They do not smile, it is like your bothering them. You can stand there a few minutes and they know your there and do not acknowledge you. read more

I really love this bakery. Their donuts are baked, no fried and have this lovely texture. A lot of the things that I have tried here are less sweet than I have found at other bakeries and I appreciate the emphasis on flavors that do not require such a heavy hand with the sugar. Great black and white cookies. read more

First I have to say that I am a cook and a baker. I am known for cooking by many in my neighborhood. I am the daughter of a restauranteur. I had a baking business in Manhattan, NY more than 30 years ago. I know good food and good pastry. For those reasons, I was thrilled when Manhattan Sweets erupted on the Islip Main street. They are a lifesaver when I don't have time or want to bake at the last minute. I have been coming to this bakery for years through two owners. I have known the baker and now decorator 26 years. I must say that Manhattan Sweets is an old fashioned bakery like the ones I remember from my youth. They only use fresh ingredients and "butter" not substitutes. They have the best baguettes and Italian bread in any of the Islips! But be warned, you have to get there early or they are gone. Thankfully you can always order them a day ahead of time. I do always for every special dinner occasion. Now, on to their pastry. Their almond croissants are to die for. My favorite, the Raspberry and mascarpone muffins are sinful. Their coffee cakes, which are reasonably priced, are regular gifts for friends who love them and beg me to bring them when I come to their house. They do not serve soggy cannoli's. They make them fresh to order and that's they way it should be. When I have guests who are watching their waistline, I order one of the beautiful fruit tarts which are fresh and light. Now for me it is only fair to say that I have a method when I order anything from a bakery. I always order what is freshest and what I know is that specialty and moves quickly. I am sure that for some there may be things they don't like and may not be to their taste. And I don't like everything because I am a snob and I do bake. I do know that of the bakeries in the Islips, Bay Shore and Brentwood, none yet have compared to the quality of this bakery. Yes Manhattan Sweets may be more costly than some of the other bakeries, but you get what you pay for. read more

I have to say I wasn't a big fan of the cupcakes I bought from this Islip bakery. It's a nice little place designed like a boutique that has a wide variety if cakes, cookies, cupcakes, bonbons, macaroons and other pastries. Tried a red velvet cupcake and, though moist, it wasn't very flavorful and it was 80% frosting inside and out. The chocolate cupcake didn't fare any better, mostly icing. Almost $12 for three cupcakes that were mostly icing. Tried a little of my niece's black and white cookie and it was a bit dry. It is a nice place to come I just wish the baked goods were a little better. They do, however, decorate their cakes very nicely. read more

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The best Rainbow Cupcake on Long Island! Highly Recommend. I don't yelp ever but I'm doing this just because of this cupcake. read more

Probably the best cupcakes ever! Funfetti cupcakes with chocolate mousse in the shape of a cross for my grandsons Christening. The frosting was perfect-not to thick or sweet - yummy!! read more

Dude. The rainbow cookie cupcake.... amazing. Serious. Go get it. It's so good on so many levels... and I HATE rainbow cookies. There are a lot of other items here, but the overall selection isn't the greatest I've seen. I think that's bc they make some cool custom cakes and stuff along those lines as well. Anyway, did I mention the rainbow cookie cupcake? Get it... and fill up a box with some other snacks along the way. We walked out with a cupcake and box of treats for around $10. Welllll worth it. Protip: conveniently located neat Bubba's. The perfect post-burrito treat. Do it. read more

What an amazing bakery , the cakes and pastries are so amazingly decorated and appetizing looking and taste as great as they look They have tricolor cookies here that are to die for, Cupcakes unreal Love it great job guys read more

I've had a few different things from this bakery, and they've all been fantastic. Cookies, cake, cannolis: all excellent. But though doughnuts.... I've had them for breakfast AND dessert. So good. If you're visiting the city, definitely worth checking out. If you're living in the city, you should probably figure out how to make this a regular stop if it isn't already read more

Sorry it took me so long to decide and walk in here. I was pleasantly surprised by the large selection of pastries, cakes etc they offered. I bought some chocolate covered pretzel rods (valentine themed) and a rainbow cookie heart cake, also for valentines. Both items were quite delicious - most especially the rainbow cookie cake. I loved the thick chocolate fudge like icing. Their to go packaging is super cute and the staff was very helpful and super nice. I will be back for sure! read more

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Stopped in spontaneously and was overall disappointed. Everything looks great and delicious but I quickly realized it's all looks. The muffin was how do I put it was interesting tasting and stale. And the cookies I got for my children and myself I found to be the same lack luster just nothing special at all. Also got a cup of coffee that was fresh but watered down. So I won't be returning. Prices were average. read more

Best bakery around. Rainbow cookie cake is delicious, chocolate cake with raspberry, chocolate butter cream filling and chocolate ganache is out of this world. 7 layer cake is great. During Christmas they have a stollen with almond paste to die for. read more

I'm not the one to usually post about bakeries but wow, this bakery has so much more to offer than their specialty homemade styled desserts. I got a delivery to my team and when I opened the box, I seriously felt so happy. Not only is the presentation super chic and cute, each bite was consistently amazing and almost felt like I bit into clouds. Whatever homemade secret they got going on, it's definitely mixed with a ton of read more

I purchased some sweets as I had been wanting to go there for the first time. A beautiful spot and very clean. However, was not impressed with the rainbow cupcakes, cookies that i had purchased. The cookies were hard and so was the cupcake. read more

Yesterday I ventured into the Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery for the first time. So many fine choices! After taking in the sights and smells, I finally settled on a peanut butter pastry. It's delicate delightfulness was only surpassed by the helpfulness of the employee working the counter, Sydney. I will be sure to return! read more