Noah Xifr: Fruit Supreme (brandy soaked cake w fruit slices top) and cheesecakes are excellent choices. But you MUST try their Black Forest cake :) rich moist cake & subtle cherries chocolate & cream. <3
Brittany L.: Try the tarts if you sit or get some cookies to go. Rainbow cookies are some of the best in the city!
Jay Shaw: Don't come here if you're on a diet. If you do come here while on a diet, be prepared to question your motives on what makes you happy in life.
2. Billy's Bakery
8.1
184 9th Ave (btw 21st & 22nd St), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Chelsea · 209 tips and reviews
Chris Policino: A great combination of moist cake and not too sweet icing. Really delicious cupcakes - especially my favorite - vanilla cake with chocolate icing. I want more.
The Corcoran Group: Everything at Billy’s Bakery in Chelsea is good but grab a slice of Banana Cream Pie, you won’t regret it.
Mazda: It all began with two friends from business school, a sweet tooth, and a dream.
3. Bateaux New York
8.8
Chelsea Piers Pier 61 (Westside Highway), New York, NY
Boat or Ferry · Chelsea · 17 tips and reviews
Janis Biksa: Come early and enjoy for as much time as is available, it is one of the potentially relaxing enjoyable things to in New York!
Erwin Vanhecke: Unforgettable experience. Great views, great food and great service. Was really worth it.
Janis Biksa: Get there early and enjoy one of the most potentially relaxing events in New Yoek!
7. La Maison du Chocolat
7.8
1018 Madison Ave (btwn E 78th & E 79th St), New York, NY
Chocolate Store · Upper East Side · 27 tips and reviews
Tash Concepcion: One of the best chocolate shops in NYC. They do a lot of darker chocolates so not the best place for milk chocolates. The hot chocolate is a must try in the winter but go hungry. It's quite filling.
Serious Eats: Boxed chocolates, macarons, ice cream, you name it -- a one-stop shop for all things chocolate.
L S: Best hot chocolate in the city. Rich complex flavor.
9. Au Za'atar
8.2
188 Avenue A (at 12th St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · East Village · 80 tips and reviews
Sheen: Mezze platter is great, baba ganoush and toum were noms
Dens: Foursquare tips did not do us wrong -- kebabs are great, cauliflower is great. The pita & hummus & olive oil you get right after you sit may be the best part tho. a bit pricey. I bet brunch is killer
Village Voice: Get a taste of the traditional Arabian French vegetarian dishes. Have the fatteh al-betenjane ($13), eggplant topped with toasted pita bread & smothered with garlic yogurt sauce and sautéed pine nuts. Read more.
10. Magnolia Bakery
8.8
1000 3rd Ave (Inside Bloomingdales), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 138 tips and reviews
Shhhboomilicious Mercado: The banana pudding, chocolate icebox cake and hummingbird cake is a must try!!!!❤️❤️❤️
BLOC Concierge: Even though Magnolia is known for their cupcakes, you can't pass up the Banana Pudding! TO DIE FOR!!!
Mary: I don't even like bananas and I think the banana pudding is amazing. Red velvet is the real winner, though.
11. Arco Cafe
7.1
886 Amsterdam Ave (btwn 104th St & 103rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 8 tips and reviews
Nitzan B: This place should be rated 8.5 at least!! Home made fresh pasta, authentic Italian cuisine, staff super friendly.. just go.
Christine Shepherd: Brother and sister team fri Sicily are very welcoming. The homemade pastas and specials are where it's at. Give this new place a try!
David Kisluk: The omelette del contadino is a solid choice for brunch: very savory, large portion👌