Daphne Cebek: the canoli's and lobster tales are simply to die for. the strawberry short cake -- out of this world!
Stan Bashmashnikov: Far & away, the best Italian pastry bakery in NYC. Must try for first timers: the New York Cheesecake or a Chocolate Filled Cannoli.
AmateurConcierge: This neighborhood institution is great for gifts for locals and out of towners alike or for an evening coffee.The pastry selection is endless, and a great scoop of gelato or ice cream for only $2.50!
2. La Cabra
8.8
152 2nd Ave (btw 9th & 10th), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 27 tips and reviews
F. Bastard: Eater: "Incredible, aromatic cardamom bun, quince tart, pitch perfect pain au chocolat, sesame-topped ham and cheese croissant, (which) infuses the savory fragrance of the ham deep inside the dough."
Dan: Excellent coffees (but $$) and pastries, in particular sesame loaf was incredible, pan au chocolat and cardamom bun both great. Very busy.
Prins Polo: Great bread + pastries, but in terms of coffee, La Cabra has always been a Nordic second league to me. Pourovers lack complexity and depth, roast on the darker side.
Shea Ling Lee: eclair cone is the best!
Wei Vayn: Try the Cheese Plate - The biscuit was warm :) gouda, Brie, Danish blue, and dates puree
Amber Vittoria: The macaroons, s'mores cupcake and banana sundae are all incredible.
5. Hearth
8.6
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews
Lori Luo: Italian-American dishes are executed to perfection at Hearth, under the watchful eye of Marco Canora. Get the meatballs and/or gnocchi, and don't forget an order of the apple cider donut holes.
Kelly Kearns: Thank you to those that recommended the gnocchi, veal ricotta meatballs, and apple cider donuts. Tried lots of things but these were the stars of the show!
Corley Stone: Ah-may-zing. Everything is good, and their famous cider doughnuts are famous for a reason!
Amit G: The espresso chocolate croissant is excellent
F. Bastard: Eater: A bakery with “Middle Eastern roots and Danish technique,” Librae brings chai shortbread, strawberry sumac Linzer cookies, za’atar labneh morning buns, focaccia, croissants, to Cooper Sq.
Noah Weiss: Probably the best savory bakery in NYC? Love the breakfast focaccias, croissants, and egg sandwiches. Great cortado and vibes, too.
7. Spot Dessert Bar
8.6
13 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 353 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Coconut Almond Nutella Macaroon: Many say that macaroons are the new cupcakes. When you taste this awesome East Village delight you might understand why.
Dan Q. Dao: For green tea lovers: Green tea lava cake, green tea-ramisu, matcha slush, and take a green tea macaron to-go.
Jessie: Great place for a group of friends (like 6 people) to get together and splitting 5 desert tapas, three macarons, & two icecream a/sorbets on a weeknight
Ben Mackey: Same set up as Bluebird. Coffee on par too. Have a selection of pastries and sandwiches as well as all the coffees you have come to love.
Chad Horner: in the space that formerly housed Bluebird, the Lazy Llama serves Stumptown coffee and homemade pastries, accompanied by great window seating
Adrien: New name, new owner, new Stumpton beans, new pastries, new wifi password, same outside stools, same atmosphere!
9. Abraço
8.6
81 E 7th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 279 tips and reviews
Daniel Latorre: The eggie brioche sandwiches always change, are always fresh & organic. Olive cookie's salt goes perfectly w/ coffee any time.
Christopher Lengerich: Oh my god. Pomegranate glazed doughnut with pistachios.
Justin Dean: Rich, deeply flavored espresso and great thoughtful pastries
Sophie W: I tried the Matcha-Ma-Call-It and Tea-Party Cruffs and they were AMAZING. 10/10 recommend. I don't even like doughnuts, but it was spectacular. Go!
Jose Fernandez: Ice cream in a doughnut
AmateurConcierge: Ok so ice cream in the middle of a soft, glazed donut and then they add toppings. Of course it’s delicious. Great ice cream flavors (CTC, maple bacon) to boot. Drawback: ice cream is weak on flavor
Erin Cartwright: Really great coffee, yummy pastries, and the nicest people work here!
Yera Ha: The deconstructed latte was cool, the raspberry scone was great but to the two owners who run the shop: u da real MVPs
Gennady Barsky: Delicious pastries and deconstructed latte is great!
13. Bowery Meat Company
8.4
9 E 1st St (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery), New York, NY
Steakhouse · East Village · 98 tips and reviews
Cali Zimmerman: Duck lasagna, PBJ dessert, cauliflower steak, doughnuts, mushrooms
Mary P: Loved the broiled oysters, deviled eggs, Cote du Boeuf and dessert doughnuts!
Ty McMahan: T-bone for 2 was all that I hoped for. Crispy polenta and bitter greens were great to start. Donuts for desert.
14. The Bean
7.6
54 2nd Ave (at E 3rd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 145 tips and reviews
Melissa Leon: The pistachio and earl grey macaroons are to die for!
Gabrielle Shiner: Comfortable coffee shop, great for working in. Free wifi and vegan pastries. Chai latte is delicious - mighty sweet, but mighty flavorful!
Margherita Nieri: a cool and friendly place. try chai latte and fab muffins!