Levain Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

1. Levain Bakery

9.1
2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd (117th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Central Harlem · 126 tips and reviews

Erin V.Erin Villani: Best bakery in NYC! Cookies are all amazing. Dark chocolate chocolate chip is my favorite! Blueberry muffin is also to die for!

EleniEleni: The chocolate and walnut cookie is indeed very tasty and it's quite big

Ravi R L.Ravi R Lal: Deliciously decadent cookies. Choc chip hazelnut and double chocolate were crunchy but warm & soft in the middle 😘

Red Rooster is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

2. Red Rooster

8.6
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 554 tips and reviews

TeresaTeresa: If the blueberry pie is in season .. IT IS A MUST!!!

Tony X.Tony Xerri: The pre-fixe lunch is a clear winner. Get the radish salad, then follow up with Helga's Meatballs (best cucumbers on the planet). Finish it off with the raspberry tart and get a pic with Marcus S!!!

DD: Cauliflower soup, Fried yard bird with Mash potato & greens, Helgas meatballs, Corn bread and sweet potato donuts! Everything was Delicious!!!

Harlem Shake is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

3. Harlem Shake

8.0
100 W 124th St (at Lenox Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Central Harlem · 175 tips and reviews

Emil R.Emil Radoncic: Red Velvet shake was to die for, thick and delish!!! Hot mess is my fav burger, nice juicy!!!!

Emil R.Emil Radoncic: Red Velvet Shake is the best, rich, tick and lots of crumbles!!!!!

Alan M.Alan Mooiman: The Red velvet shake is pretty awesome, and the burgers are great- similar to five guys or shake shack.

Sugar Hill Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

4. Sugar Hill Creamery

8.3
184 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Central Harlem · 17 tips and reviews

Selene L.Selene Liszka: Somewhat interesting mostly fruit flavored ice cream, owner used to work at blue hill, some vegan options

Sebastian D.Sebastian Delmont: Great ice cream!

Rachel K.Rachel K: The candied yam ice cream was 10/10

VINATERÍA is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

5. VINATERÍA

8.9
2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd, Harlem, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · 86 tips and reviews

William T.William Torrealba: As dessert try the zeppoles... you will love it!!

Reign L.Reign Low: Get the roasted squash soup then have fettuccine wild mushroom, Ladies the perfect cocktail is tie me up!, tie me down!.. Try the vanilla creme brûlée for dessert.. Delicious!!

Jennifer C.Jennifer C.: Get the Basilisk cocktail, meatballs, Bucatini Carbonara, and all of the desserts.

Make My Cake is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

6. Make My Cake

7.6
2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (at W 139th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Central Harlem · 20 tips and reviews

Kashem M.Kashem Miah: This place is great for any occasion. You can smell it from across the street. Red velvet is great.

LeAnnLeAnn: Try the red velvet it's amazing..a slice is $5

Cheryl Y.Cheryl YBR: Another Location - same good stuff! They make the best Buttercream cake I have every had. Love it! And their Red Velvet is to die for! Save you Weight Watcher flex points for this - it's worth it!

Melba's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

7. Melba's Restaurant

8.4
300 W. 114th Street, New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 128 tips and reviews

AndyAndy: Order pancakes or french toast and Melba own's red velvet, for dessert.

Brenae L.Brenae Leary: Red velvet cake is amazing.

Will D.Will D👌🏾: Red velvet is a must.

Lido Harlem is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

8. Lido Harlem

8.4
2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at W 117th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Central Harlem · 134 tips and reviews

Marty M.Marty Mar: Staff is super awesome. Food super tasty. Desert was awesome too. Over all great place will definitely come back often. Than lido

Michael K.Michael King: Consistently great food, make sure you save room for the desert too...this place is always worth the trip.

Jess O.Jess Ostroff: The perfect lunch - sugar snap pea and arugula salad plus the budino for dessert! Delicious!!

Lenox Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

9. Lenox Coffee

8.1
60 W 129th St (at Lenox Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 107 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Have a tangled coconut macaroon to go with their chocolate-rich espresso. Read more.

Élise W.Élise Wyatt: Try the oatmeal raisin cookie! Super yummy with a nice hint of kosher salt.

siasia: baked goods by ovenly including the famous salted chocolate chip cookie.

Sylvia's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

10. Sylvia's Restaurant

8.0
328 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 126th & W 127th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 248 tips and reviews

Danielle R.Danielle Rossi: The smothered chicken is excellent and be sure to save room for the peach cobbler!

Roselyn A.Roselyn Augustin: The best peach cobbler ever!

Vivian B.Vivian Bakal: Best red velvet cake I've ever had!

67 Orange Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

11. 67 Orange Street

8.6
2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd (btwn 112th & 113th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Central Harlem · 92 tips and reviews

Anthony B.Anthony B: Try the Chicken & Red Velvet Waffles...Along with the "5 Point" drink, Best food+drink combo ever for a date

WeHarlemWeHarlem: Nice cozy vibe! You'll miss it due 2 red velvet curtains covering the interior giving it an exclusive feel. Great signature drinks. Visit WeHarlem.com. Download WeHarlem iPhone/Android App 4 FREE

JasonJason: Went for a bday party and half the menu was out including all of the desserts. The staff took forever with drinks too. Honestly felt that they forgot us.

Row House is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

12. Row House

8.2
2128 Frederick Douglass Blvd (W 115th St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Central Harlem · 40 tips and reviews

Jeff A.Jeff Adusei: Salmon omelette is delicious and the French toast is a decadent dessert.

Lu D.Lu Daley: Order the red velvet ice cream sammich. Your welcome.

Heba-I-amHeba-I-am: The sundae is awesome! It's huge and it has everything in it lol. I shared it with a friend but I bet one person could do it and that person will be my new friend lol. Cocktails are a bit weak though

Il Caffe Latte is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

13. Il Caffe Latte

7.4
189 Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave. (btwn 119th & 120th St.), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 97 tips and reviews

Renata F.Renata Franciscato Mata: Iced Chai Latte is great and i just love the blueberry pie!

Joanna P.Joanna Pena-Bickley: Try the red velvet cup cakes for desert

Pedro C.Pedro Cambra: Cheesecake & chai latte are a big win

babbalucci is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

14. babbalucci

8.7
331 Malcolm X Blvd (127th Street), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Central Harlem · 33 tips and reviews

Youshin S.Youshin Song: Had the Babbalucci pizza Margarita pizza, and some tiramisu for dessert. Enjoyed them all. 👌👍

NéstorNéstor: Best tiramisu I've ever had in years. Pizza was also very good. Waiter was really friendly, I'm back for sure.

Malte L.Malte L.: Great pizza with fresh (!) ingredients. Friendly staff. A place you can also drop by later in the evening (after 22.00).

L.A. Sweets is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Central Harlem, New York.

15. L.A. Sweets

7.7
192 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Bakery · Central Harlem · 3 tips and reviews

L. T.L. T.: Vegan apple pie cupcake

DevontaDevonta: I love the Oreo cupcakes are a must have and the Red Velvet are a no-brainer.

Corrine I.Corrine Irish: Try the key lime or smores cupcake! Yum!