Its hard to find a solid bakery nowadays in NYC. A lot of the really good ones have closed down,…read moreand it makes it really difficult to find a quality bakery without all the fluff. The 7 layer cake is a beautiful work of art and the taste marches. Its a vanilla cake with chocolate frosting topped with strawberry and chocolate mouse. Note to the wise, don't make the same mistake I did. Always look at your cake once it is placed in the box. The display cake looked good, then I did not get to inspect the cake before it was placed in the box. Once I arrived home, I saw that the top part of the cake had a dent in the mouse and strawberry covering which made it look messy. It was an embarrassment to present it as such so I improvised by using the mother's day signage to cover up the blip. When I called to speak with the location about it they dealt with it very professionally and were apologetic about the situation and offered a comp. It was such a relief to have customer service go right after experiencing that.

TLDR: Surprisingly good vanilla lobster tail…read more Schmoop and I came here to check out the lobster tails, which is an Italian pastry we both love. We had low expectations, realizing it was in the middle of Times Square, assuming it would be a tourist trap like most places in Times Square. We were pleasantly surprised! It had really good crispness and delicious filling, which was vanilla forward (used to normal custard). Didn't try anything else except the lobster tail. They have other flavors as well -- we will try the Nutella flavored lobster tail next! AMBIANCE: Super small place (expected) so it's take away only. Would come back if I'm in the area again, although I tend to avoid due to crowds.

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.

Hands down the best bakery in the neighborhood! Awesome lattes and breads…read more If you're looking for a sweet treat, this isn't really the place to go. But if you're looking for a morning croissant or savory bread, this is an AWESOME bakery. You have to get the Galil... but they only serve it Fridays and Sundays!

Michaeli Bakery is nothing short of five-stars-delicious…read more Curious about this upper eastside Israeli bakery I instructed my husband to surprise me. He came home with two decadent croissants -- I think they're about $6 each -- and another goody. (He doesn't recall what he chose!) Apparently Michaeli is known for its chocolate babka -- remember that episode on Seinfeld? -- so that without doubt is on my list to try.

Got a last minute custom apple cider cake with cream cheese frosting. Turned out beautifully and…read morewas absolutely delicious. Actually got better each day after.

I came nyc for vacation few weeks back. I decided to try this dessert shop, I try the s'more cookie…read moreand brownie. It was so yummy and delicious. The service was good. The shop was so cute and the vibe was nice. When I visit nyc again 100% sure I will visit this place again

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!

Place is famous for a reason. Cookie is more like a filling muffin and tastes great. (get it warmed…read moreup) Worth a try if you're anywhere in Manhattan. This location on 84th and 3rd is perfect if you're over by Central Park / Met.

Im not even the biggest fan of cookies, but Levain is just so good…read more Their cookies are huge and on the chunkier side. It's slightly soft in the center but crunchy on the outside, and has sufficient mix in ingredients (chocolate chips, walnuts, etc.) Fav is def the chocolate chips and walnut. I did find the two chip chocolate chip and double chocolate chip cookie to be too chocolatey and sweet for my preference. It's a little hit or miss, but when it gets too busy they just grab it from the tray so the cookie is either warm or room temp, versus at a diff location ive gone to they heated it up and/or grabbed it from a fresh tray. Workers are friendly and there's some seats and areas to stand and enjoy your cookie! :)

It pays to have a loyalty card because today I was able to get an iced cappuccino free! FREE is the…read moreoperative and a happy word. Normally, I frequent the Union Square location where I got the loyalty card and finally was able to have this iced drink on such a hot day. David, the barista, made my coffee and I am sitting inside an air conditioned space enjoying the Java treat!

Breads Bakery does a fab job with holiday preorders. The process was seamless and so much better…read morethan stressing out and running to multiple locations to try to get doughnuts. They have a table to pickup preorders so you don't have to wait in the main line. I ordered a dozen for $39. You can select your assortment. Here's my review in order from the best to the least desirable, according to our group. Vanilla custard- the filling was thick and speckled with vanilla beans. It wasn't too sweet. This was the best according to our group. Strawberry filled- this is most traditional and Breads Bakery does a nice job. The jam is homemade. Pistachio- this doughnut was filled with smooth pistachio cream and was topped with a few pieces of pistachio. Not traditional, but they did a good job. Chocolate- the filling tasted like a semisweet or bittersweet cream/custard. Like the others, it was smooth. The vanilla was more popular among our group and I personally didn't love this doughnut. Mango- this was the one that those in my group felt missed the mark. It wasn't cloyingly sweet, so that was good, but the filling didn't do anything for us either. If you're looking for a mango dessert the one at Lysée is a real winner.

I've been a regular at Miss Madeleine's for the past three years. In fact, Miss Madeleine's, in my…read morehumble opinion, has the best croissants in the city - a city, mind you, that is not short on French bakeries. To place this boulangerie among the top is a grand statement indeed, and I stand by it. Miss Madeleine consistently churns out freshly baked goods that you can smell half a block away. If you're lucky, you may arrive on a day when the bread baskets are being filled with items fresh from the oven, which was the case on my last visit. I come here for my favorite treat from the menu: the ham and cheese croissant. Flaky on the outside yet soft and custardy on the inside, cheese light and melty slathered all over the tender sliver of ham. Warm, of course, having been pulled out not too long ago from the oven. I've tried other goods from this shop, including the leek and chives pastry that is packed full of flavor, and a slice of pistachio cake, also delicious and not too sweet. Miss Madeleine is a neighborhood favorite, and it will soon be yours if you give it a chance.

I come here every few Saturdays when I stop at the local market they have on the same street. When…read morethere is good weather there is always a line but it's quick to get through. The baked goods come out fresh regularly, it's more likely your's will still be warm from the oven than not. The ham and cheese croissant is great but personally prefer the jam filled ones. It's a smaller shop but for just grabbing something on the go, it's incredible.

NaiSnow offers healthy and delicious tea beverages and fresh baked items with over 1,200 locations…read moremainly in China. NaiSnow's first stop in the U.S. expansion is in Flushing, New York. The second location in New York is 27-51 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101. My first NaiSnow experience was at the Long Island City location. I walked in and ordered the Matcha Latte Boba, Caramel Egg Tart, Matcha Tiramisu Tart, Coffee Tiramisu Tart at the counter. It didn't take long for the order to be ready and it was all packed in an insulated bag. Inside, there are a few tables and countertop seats. The caramel egg tart is filled with custard core and a caramel aroma, the coffee tiramisu tart has a sponge cake soaked in coffee and layered with cream on a crisp and buttery tart, and the matcha tiramisu tart is made with premium Jingshan matcha powder fully infused into the cake base and layered with smooth cream cheese filling. The tarts are golden and have crispy layers. It just melts in your mouth. They are also a good size. The matcha latte boba was also very good. NaiSnow is definitely worth checking out!

I stumbled on this tea and bakery shop. An intense baking aroma hits instantly when you walk in…read more You can easily trace its source - the egg tarts. This is exactly what I got on my first visit. It didn't disappoint. The custard was so rich and creamy - the best egg tart I've ever had. And the crust was flaky and buttery. I also got a bottle of jasmine tea. The tea was smooth and crisp with a light grassy note. The server was friendly and patient. The shop was quite busy on this Sunday afternoon. I'm sure I'll try other baking items or drinks if I come back to this area.

A friend recommended this place and I am so glad she did!…read more Food: Amazing and absolutely divine! My cousin got a chocolate chip cookie and theirs was probably the best one we've had this whole trip. It was so gooey and delicious. Service: Worker/cashier was absolutely kind! Her service was on point! Ambiance: Super cute inside and it was very clean! Overall, would come back and crave their pastries if I come back to NYC!

Its a bit pricey and on the fancy side but a nice spot on the UES if looking for an upscale French…read morepastry to grab a coffee or tea and sweet treat. Many times its pretty busy especially if its a nice day, and if you can snag an outside table on the sidewalk it makes for relaxing people watching. I'm just not on board with all the 5 star reviews as I thought the pastries we had were just alright, but the cappuccinos were good. I feel 3.5 stars is more like it.