Molly's Cupcakes is by far the best cupcake shop I've tried in NYC. Their cupcakes are perfectly…read moremoist, full of flavor and not overly sweet with amazing frosting to match. I've been here several times and have always received friendly, excellent service. Most recently, I ordered 26 custom cupcakes for an event and couldn't have been happier. They looked beautiful, tasted incredible and were a huge hit. Highly recommend!

Very cute inside with plenty of seats even swings. Many cupcake flavors and make your own…read morecupcakes. Minis available too. Rice crispy treats- mini cupcakes and sprinkles always free! Would definitely recommend. Perfect for kids and adults alike. The mini bite-size cupcakes are just enough. Service was great, and the prices are fair.

visiting nyc for the first time and want to try a bakery you don't have at home? ya come for the…read morebanana bread pudding, it's def worth a try! I actually wanted to try the cookies and cream banana cream but they ran out :( It's creamy, soft and just the perfect dessert to end your lunch or dinner. I do wish I had some ice cream to go with it I feel like that would make this 10x better. You can buy big tubs of these banana cream pudding and I see folks do it all the time!

There's one thing that you have to get here - and that's their banana pudding. It did seem like…read moretheir cupcakes had a lot of hype as well, so I got one of those also. The banana pudding was very good. Does it completely live up to the hype? I'm not sure - I think there are better desserts in the city. But it's still very good. What makes this special is the way the Nilla wafers sit inside the pudding - kind of like they're buried alive looking for the moment that someone discovers them when they break down the top layer of the pudding. Inside, they soften up to create a crumbly cake-like texture, which is just awesome the moment you get to it. As someone who's not really a fan of banana-based desserts, I thought this had a great balance between sweetness and banana flavor. It's airy, smooth, and delicious all the way through. The cupcake, though, was not good. While the frosting was decent enough - the bottom was just unbelievably dry. It tasted worse than grocery store cupcakes to me, all because the flour had zero moisture at all. It was shockingly bad. Overall, really like the banana pudding - but you really shouldn't get anything else. 7/10

We stopped in here after having dinner down the street. They have a wide selection of desserts,…read morebut we decided on the cupcakes. The decor is really bright. There was a bit of a line, but it moved pretty quickly. I am boring, so I just ordered the plain vanilla cupcake, but it was just perfect. It was fresh and the cake itself was wonderful. We had a big party--everyone was happy, but particularly happy with the cookie dough and red velvet. Definitely worth a visit.

Cute little bakeshop on Prince Street where we happened to stop by during to get a quick break from…read morethe intense heat. I figured I'd also try the sweets since we were there so I ordered a hostess cupcake for myself and a s'mores blondie for my kid, an iced matcha, two water bottles and requested two cups of ice. I was charged $4 for ice....during a heatwave. Not cool AT ALL. The sweets were fine, I had hoped the cupcake would be moist but it was pretty dry.

Famous for their Banana Pudding! I've always loved their banana pudding. Came to this location to…read moregrab their standard pudding and also the pistachio banana pudding, which was a great change in taste and texture. Tried their mini cupcakes, which were decent. Did not have a good experience with the lady at the banana pudding bar, as she was a bit rude. Otherwise, no issues. A bit of a line, but expected. Price is a little bit high but reasonable for the brand.

Okay I was cracking up about my experience here because I literally asked the dumbest question to…read morethe guy working but he was so nice and explained the answer to me until I understood! So fun fact they are now advertising Banana Pudding Hot Chocolate and it is NOT actual hot chocolate but banana pudding made to taste like hot chocolate. Why I got so confused? I don't know! Maybe I have been watching too many videos about Tyra Banks Hot Ice Cream. Either way I appreciate the guys patience and kindness when explaining it to me twice especially because I did not end up ordering that at all (though it sounds interesting) but I did get the regular actual hot chocolate and it was amazing! It tasted like melted marshmallows were in it! Perfect for a cold winter day. In addition we got to the humming bird cake, a cupcake, and the regular banana pudding. My husband had never been here before so you know we had to get the banana pudding, it's their claim to fame. And it is decent. Growing up in North Carolina banana pudding is taken very seriously and is literally at every gathering. Would this be a contender for the cookout? Sure! I have no complaints about. The other baked items were delicious as well. The store is cute unfortunately this location has no indoor seating but plenty of outdoor. It was like negative degrees when we went so we definitely did not sit outside. All and all it's a cute bakery/ sweets shop. There are many locations through out the city. I've been to others and it is consistent. It's definitely not a bad dessert spot to try.

Mia's Bakery was SO good. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. you can genuinely tell…read morethe quality is there. I'm visiting from California, so I had high expectations, and this place absolutely met them. Honestly, it was so good I came back again. That says everything. If you're in New York and craving something sweet (or even just a really solid bakery), this spot is 100% worth it.

5/5 Nutella $9.50- i liked the cream colored cream layer the most, so damn good, all the layers…read morecombine perfectly for a foodgasm 4.5/5 black out- really good, so chocolatey 4/5 raspberry tart $9.50- really good 4/5 eclair $5- love the pistachio on top, cuda done w/o the powdered sugar on top, still really good tho

Sometime you just crave a cupcake!…read more Walking by this grab and go spot I peered in and saw they had Devil Dog cupcakes, a flavor blast from my childhood. Had to get one. it was ok and satisfied enough. Be aware that nothing is freshly baked at this tiny location and it is a bit pricey for what it is.

​I recently picked up a box of four cupcakes for $15. At $3.75 a piece, it's a fair price for…read morespecialty treats that are as visually appealing as these were. While the presentation was 10/10 across the board, the flavors ranged from "nostalgic perfection" to "a bit of a letdown." ​ ​Devil Dog (The Winner): This was by far my favorite. It was a trip down memory lane, perfectly capturing that nostalgic Hostess chocolate cupcake flavor I loved as a kid. ​Lemon Raspberry Meringue: Coming in a close second, this cupcake was bright, fruity, and incredibly fresh. It felt light and offered a great balance to the richer flavors in the box. ​Ube: This cupcake was stunning to look at. However, the flavor didn't quite live up to the exotic profile of a purple yam; it tasted like a traditional vanilla cupcake that just happened to be purple. Great for the aesthetic, but standard in taste. ​Hummingbird: This was the only real disappointment. I was expecting the signature tropical punch of pineapple, but it lacked that acidity. Instead, it felt more like a simple banana nut muffin with icing on top. ​Final Verdict: Overall, the experience was positive. The shop clearly has a talent for decor and nostalgia. I'd definitely return for the Devil Dog and the Lemon Raspberry, but I might skip the Hummingbird next time. Last Note: The woman working in the bakery was a bit rude and had an attitude and that alone will make me not com back no matter how good the cupcakes are.

When I visited NYC this week, I knew I had to "mack on some cupcakes." I've been to Magnolia Bakery…read morebefore with my bestie from Philly, so I know they are delicious. I had an Ubereats credit from work, so decided dessert for dinner as I had a big lunch. What I Ordered via Uber Eats: - Classic Mini Cupcake Assortment: usually I do one cupcake, but tried the assortment as planned to share with coworkers. Decent flavor, but I think I like the full size cupcakes as a better texture and frosting ratio in my opinion. Service was great through Ubereats even if it took awhile for my order to be prepared, then picked up. Nothing like cupcakes in your hotel room for the perfect ambiance. I'd definitely return and recommend, though not the mini assorted as I feel the full size is better in terms of texture and flavor.

Magnolia Bakery is a must visit for SATC fans and this location is close to the famous Carrie…read moreBradshaw house. It is very small with just enough room to walk inside, view the options in the counter, pay, and leave. The service is fast and efficient, my go to is always the cupcakes.

Yesterday, for my birthday, I had the Lotus Biscoff cup cake. It was the most delicious cup cake I…read morehave ever had. And I used to work at a cup cake shop! I can't stop thinking about it. I will definitely be back for more!

Hate to be critical of a small business, but the cupcakes were stale. Will not be returning.read more

Buttercup Bake Shop is my neighborhood bakery, and I appreciate that it stays open late. The…read morechocolate cake slice I purchased was moist and delicious. Unfortunately, the customer service was disappointing. The employee behind the counter did not greet us or offer any assistance while my friend and I looked at the display. When we decided on the chocolate cake, she sharply asked, "Which chocolate cake?" as though she were annoyed, so my friend had to walk over and point it out. The store was not busy, and both of us noticed the unfriendly attitude. The slice was also $7 and smaller than the portions I have received there before. For that price, customers deserve both a good product and welcoming service, especially since people often visit bakeries to celebrate happy occasions.

I have been to this location of this bakery a handful of times, with their original spot on…read moreMadison. While I'm not the biggest cupcake fan, they have a nice selection of cakes, bars, and other things for pretty reasonable prices, especially in Midtown. The staff are also friendly. The most recent time, I got a Ube Buttercake Bar for $4.25, or something very similar. As per the name, it is made with ube, or purple yam, and it has a slight purplish hue. It was just a bit rich, had a soft texture inside, and had a very mild ube flavor with a bit of vanilla. The dessert was decent, but not strong enough of a ube flavor for me to buy it again. Much better was the Brookie I got the first time for $4.50 or so, listed as a blend of their Ooey Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar and Fudge Brownie. I was happy that the chocolate chip part was dark chocolate, and it wasn't overly sweet. Otherwise, it had a nice mix of textures, with some soft and crunchier parts. I liked it a lot more. The prices here are decent enough, and the quality isn't that bad. It's not a place I would go out of my way to go to, but it's nice to be nearby if I want to pick up a snack or something similar. I would probably try a slice of cake, or another bar such as their lemon or dream, next time.

I wanted to gift my friend a dozen customized cupcakes for her birthday, so I reached out to…read moreYehCakes about two weeks in advance to see if I could put in an order. They responded quite promptly and we began discussing over email the details of the customization and order. After a couple back and forth emails, after which we agreed upon a design, I was ghosted and left with only a couple days before my friends birthday to scramble and figure out a gift for her (plus she lives across the country from me). Although I cannot comment on the quality of taste of the cupcakes themselves, I was disappointed by the service and lack of consistent communication on their end. My friend's birthday has now passed and I still haven't received any kind of response or confirmation on their end. :(

Great experience getting custom cupcakes for my boyfriend's birthday. I loved the customized…read moreYankees hat, it was a nice touch.