Doughnut Plant is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

1. Doughnut Plant

9.1
379 Grand St (at Norfolk St), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Lower East Side · 430 tips and reviews

Lea F.Lea Futuro: Their doughnuts are amazing-try hazelnut! Their chai is also very yummy; a bit sweet with doughnuts, but satisfying nevertheless. They are also very friendly! Read more.

Omar R.Omar Ranginwala: Their coconut creme donut is awesome. Best donuts in NYC.

Hilary P.Hilary Parker: Every doughnut here is amazing, but the crème brûlée doughnut seed is out of this world. Don't neglect the other offerings too -- this week there was a watermelon drink that alone was worth the trip.

Supermoon Bakehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

2. Supermoon Bakehouse

8.0
120 Rivington St (btw Essex @ Norfolk), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 51 tips and reviews

Mindy Z.Mindy Zhang: Try the earl grey and the matcha croissants!

Michelle L.Michelle L: Came here for the first time & had the spinach pie croissant & lemon matcha and both were PERFECT. Friendly staff & super cool interior as well - 💜 this place!

Arthur D.Arthur Danskin: Excellent pastries - not too sweet, fresh, interesting flavors. Friendly staff. Seating is more vibey than comfortable so get it to go.

Erin McKenna's Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

3. Erin McKenna's Bakery

7.7
248 Broome St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 160 tips and reviews

Lyndsey M.Lyndsey McAdams: Doughnuts are delicious! I recommend the lemon coconut one! Yummy!

Townley GirlTownley Girl: Gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free & dairy-free! But is it delicious? Yes! Try their perfectly adorable doughnuts, especially the coconut and classic!

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: AMAZING baked donuts!!

Beauty & Essex is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

4. Beauty & Essex

8.8
146 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 579 tips and reviews

Elly KElly K: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Dumplings, Tuna Tacos, Yellowtail Crudo, General Tso's Monkfish, Doughnuts and Strawberry Shortcake are all delish

Mike C.Mike Chau: Try the Box Of Doughnuts - Vanilla beignets with chocolate hazelnut Creme and raspberry jam. Awesome.

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: I still fantasize about Beauty & Essex. Vanilla Beignets, Lemon Blackberry Pancakes, Creamy Mascarpone Grits...you just can't go wrong. First place I'd go if I ever win the lotto.

Cafe Grumpy is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

5. Cafe Grumpy

8.4
13 Essex St (btwn Hester & Canal St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Lower East Side · 51 tips and reviews

Serena B.Serena B.: Ginger Chocolate Scone. Beyond.

Elton W.Elton W: The coconut macaroons are to die for! The extra lemon zesty kick makes a great pair with a large coffee.

Raja H.Raja H: Small space without a sign out front (I'm told that's cool). Great coffee and excellent rotating selection of pastries. Come here and get your hipster on

Pause Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

6. Pause Cafe

9.2
3 Clinton St (btwn E Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Juice Bar · Lower East Side · 128 tips and reviews

Bailey R.Bailey Richardson: Amazing spread of healthy options (nut butter smoothies, açaí bowls, salads, sandwiches) plus coconut macarons. AND it’s affordable, family owned/ run & just expanded into a bigger cozy new spot.

James M.James MacKay: Love the very berry açaí bowl and the cranberry scone

MirkoMirko: Very nice and cozy coffee place with friendly staff. Açai bowl are delicious so the warm food and pastries.

Dirty French is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

7. Dirty French

8.3
180 Ludlow St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lower East Side · 142 tips and reviews

David R.David Rosenberg: The lamb carpaccio, the terrine and the mushroom millefeuille (sup Pete Wells best NYC dishes of '14!) to start. And then the duck because obviously. Finish it with beignets.

Tian X.Tian Xie: A lot has been said for the duck à l'orange (which was excellent), but the mushroom mille feuille is also an excellent appetizer.

Samantha 💃 L.Samantha 💃 Lopez: The grilled oysters and beignets were fantastic. Everything else in between was medium and over salted.

Stax Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

8. Stax Ice Cream

7.5
279 Grand St (btwn Forsyth & Eldridge Sts), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower East Side · 13 tips and reviews

Jeff L.Jeff Lau: The Fruity Pebbles donut is soooooo good! If y'all are into just straight up ice cream with no frills, I recommend the orange creamsicle, for sure. Thank me later!!!!!

Amy F.Amy Fung: Get the donut ice cream sandwich with ube ice cream! It's amazing

Edward H.Edward Honeysuckle: Cornflakes bourbon ice cream was my favorite....inside a warm donut with a dusting of cinnamon toast crunch...that's crazy good

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

9. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.6
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

Fiona M.Fiona McKenzie: Best brioche & pancakes I have ever tasted!

Oskar v.Oskar von Hauske: The blueberry pie and scones are delicious

Rong N.Rong Nguyen: Cash only!!! French brioche banana w/ pecans was excellent, blueberries pancakes great warm & with dipping sauce. Sugar cured bacon for the Bacon lovers! Wait on a Monday at 11:30 was 30 mins

Black Cat Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

10. Black Cat Coffee

7.6
172 Rivington St (Attorney and Clinton), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Lower East Side · 61 tips and reviews

Zeb D.Zeb Dropkin: Lots of comfy, classy seating and wifi. Great new addition to the neighborhood. Coffee and pastries good. Not as good as the fancy cafés in the hood, but good enough. My new go-to work cafe.

Lilit M.Lilit Marcus: Make sure you walk back to the second display case to see the macaron collection.

Armine K.Armine Kalan: Great atmosphere for getting work done. Cozy and pretty quiet. Good coffee, good music, and great macaroons.

Ludlow Coffee Supply is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

11. Ludlow Coffee Supply

8.7
176 Ludlow St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Lower East Side · 62 tips and reviews

Jen D.Jen D: While paying a premium, the coffee drinks are better than most in the area. Space and light invite conversation and relaxation. Snacks are available (e.g. Muffins, croissants, etc).

Jeff R.Jeff Reine 🌧: Good space, well prepared latte and a delightful selection of donuts the size of your head

Katerina K.Katerina Kuv: One of the best coffee shops I’ve seen in NYC. Great quality of coffee, blueberry muffin is fineCoworking space with Wi-Fi

Cafe d’Avignon is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

12. Cafe d’Avignon

7.9
88 Essex St, New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 4 tips and reviews

Simrita C.Simrita Chopra: The goat cheese croissant was mouth melting, sublime and a must have at this spot in the market.

Jenny U.Jenny Ung: Love everything I’ve tried here. I like the baguette sandwiches (ham and turkey so far 👌🏼) and then the almond or ham and gruyere croissants are yummy. I also love that they sell half loaves!

Chris P.Chris Phillips: Fun spot with amazing energy and creativity. The spinach quiche is unexpectedly sweet tasting. I’d skip it.

OST Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

13. OST Cafe

8.4
511 Grand St, New York, NY
Café · Lower East Side · 22 tips and reviews

Angela Z.Angela Zhou: great space, quiet, good vibes, good iced tea & pastries

Simon W.Simon Wilson: Great coffee. Great wooden interior. Great for a quick bit of working.

Jen L.Jen L: Adorable and the owner is beyond sweet. Support small business!

Russ & Daughters is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

14. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 423 tips and reviews

Samantha S.Samantha Smith: Their dried fruit and macaroons are on point.

Polina W.Polina Weitz: Wow, this is an exceptional establishment! They have incredible bagel and lox, smoked and cured fish, traditional pastries etc. Just go in, and don't be intimidated by the long line.

Shuang L.Shuang Liang: First time brought a bagelwich, second time brought cinnamon babka, chocolate babka and a macaron. Love the cinnamon babka better, it had a balance between sweet and salt.

Kossar's Bialys is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Lower East Side, New York.

15. Kossar's Bialys

8.3
367 Grand St (btwn Essex & Norfolk St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Lower East Side · 69 tips and reviews

Sass ConfSass Conf: Try the garlic bialy. Challah seeded bagel is delicious. Follow it up with a doughnut next door.

Roger R.Roger R: Next door to Doughnut plant..tip get a veggie cream cheese bialy and walk over and get a creme brûlée doughnut sweet and salty perfection

Gerard M.Gerard McGeary: Best bagels and bialys in the neighborhood. Great prices!