1. Doughnut Plant
9.1
379 Grand St (at Norfolk St), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Lower East Side · 430 tips and reviews
Fernando Gonzalez: Fresh, delicious and unique doughnuts. Get there early so you have your choice of available flavors.
Joanna Flamm: Amazing doughnuts, crazy flavors. There's usually a line, but it moves fast. If it's nice out, there are a couple benches across the street on Norfolk.
Sara: Get the creme brûlée donut. Yeast donuts in seasonal flavors rock also. If you can wait inside the line moves pretty fast. There's also a branch in the Chelsea Hotel.
Kimberly P: Cronuts were def worth the wait - so good. Frozen s'mores were really good too.
💖✨Brigitte V.✨💖: By far, the DKA is better than the Cronut! It's actually the best DKA I've ever eaten in the US! Skip the Cronut line, by getting a Cronut Pass, or coming here outside of work days.
Martha: still have yet to try the famed cronut, but all other pastries are equally delicious and beautifully presented. yummy.
4. Ladurée
9.0
864 Madison Ave (btwn E 70th & E 71st St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 257 tips and reviews
Da Jung Chung: Don't miss the salted caramel and the pistachio macaroons. They really are a true bliss!
Natalia Goreva: Rose petals and salted caramel macaroons are the best. Coffee ice-cream was really good too. Paris-themed displays are gorgeous! As to their no photo policy, we took a bunch of pics, they didn't mind!
Lindsey Cohen: Best macarons anywhere! worth the line even in the cold!
Chris OLeary: In mid-March, just before St. Joseph's Day (the patron saint of Italy), go here for the most mind-blowingly delicious pastry you've ever had - the St. Joseph's Day Zeppole.
Brittany L.: Try the tarts if you sit or get some cookies to go. Rainbow cookies are some of the best in the city!
Roberto Bua: Got the vanilla and chocolate cannoli, both excellent. Really authentic old school NYC bakery. Get the Rum Baba if you like your pastries really boozy.
Alex Rainert: Amazing French pastries, breads and baked goods, great atmosphere and solid lunch/brunch options including this brisket burger w/ crispy fries. Prices aren't low but the experience lives up to them.
Angela Hum: The banana coconut chocolate croissant (from the bakery in the front) is my new favorite pastry!! If you're looking for a small treat, it's a must have!
Susan McGowan: Loved everything we ordered. The espresso and macaroons were delicious!
Lily Fu: Brioche is amazing. Sugar is phenomenal but my favorite is the chocolate chip. It's sweet but not too sweet. I come here regularly 😊
Anne Marie Ward: One of the best French bakeries that I have been to in the city. The brioche is heavenly. So is the meringue.
Ahuva: French pastry galore, the brioche is fantastic and the daily fresh sandwiches (Brie, turkey, Swiss) are delicious and a great bargain at $4.50.
9. Breads Bakery
9.3
18 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · 335 tips and reviews
kate kudish: Best customer service, hands down. This place is fantastic - cant go wrong with anything but almond croissant and frittata sandwich are amazing.
Gothamist: The pastry wizards at Union Square's Breads Bakery never cease to amaze our tastebuds with their incredible confection creations, and the Babka Cheesecake is no exception. Read more.
Liz: The best chocolate babka, chocolate croissant & banquettes!
10. La Bergamote
8.7
177 9th Ave (btwn W 20th & W 21st St), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 88 tips and reviews
Derek Love: get your coffee with fresh steamed milk. almond brioche is great.
Tim Shey: A longtime West Chelsea mainstay. Check out the ancient espresso machine. If you want to venture beyond their great croissants, they have a super-rich almond brioche toast, and a nice coffee eclair.
Valentin Guerin: Nice brunch spot with excellent French pastries!
11. Takahachi Bakery
9.0
25 Murray St (at Church St), New York, NY
Bakery · Tribeca · 203 tips and reviews
Rachel Haot: Some of the freshest, most delicious food near City Hall. Try the homemade tofu or tuna tataki salads, Midori juice and one of the unusual macarons - like goma or matcha.
Teresa: The black sesame and matcha macarons are delicious. Buy them if they are still available because they sell out often!
Kay Teo: Great Japanese kashipan (pastries), especially the red bean mochi bun.
12. Flex Mussels
8.7
154 W 13th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 177 tips and reviews
The Fashion Bomb: Save room for the savory donuts for dessert! My fave is the cinnamon & sugar, dipped in vanilla bean sauce.
Teresa W: new winter happy hour - all you can eat mussels from 5:30-6:30. guys who work here are great. don't miss the salted caramel donuts; they're to die for!
Emily Charlton: Delicious. Can't go wrong with an order of the Portuguese and the Thai. And if you have room, the de donuts are delicious!
13. Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery
9.3
28 Greenwich Ave (Charles Street), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 62 tips and reviews
Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Lovely bakery, try dry cherry scone, brioche donut is good, very decent latte.
Jasmine Kounang: Spinach & zataar hand pie and old fashioned donut are amazing. Probably the best old fashioned I’ve ever had. Cakey, but not too dense with a yummy glaze.
AlAnoud A AlGhunaim: A cozy little bakery! Everyone’s super nice it’s like they’ve known you for years. Pastries are heavenly & worth every calorie👌🏻 Brioche donuts are a must, croissants and vanilla choux! Chai latte✨
14. Maman
8.8
239 Centre St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Café · SoHo · 302 tips and reviews
Shah: This place is gorgeous, with a nice hidden seating area in the back. Go for the atmosphere, stay for the pastries and avocado toast.
AmateurConcierge: This airy soho cafe makes great coffee, pastries, salads and sandwiches. The staff is cute, the space is quaint and there's usually room for you at the back tables.
Susan S.: Cute communal seating area in the back. Great lattes and almond croissants. Their cakes look beautiful!
15. Amy's Bread
8.5
672 9th Ave (btwn W 46th & W 47th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Hell's Kitchen · 267 tips and reviews
LogoTV: "I go to the one in Hells Kitchen more than what's considered 'okay'. My favorites include: the hazelnut biscotti, the cherry cream scone, and the monkey cake!" -Jeffery Self, Jeffery & Cole Casserole
Barrie Segal: some of the best bread in the city (they source to whole foods); you can get loaves, muffins, pastries, twists, pre-made sandwiches, some salads...around $8 for a sandwich
QQ T: You really can't go wrong w anything here. A few of my favorites: chocolate cherry roll, low fat applesauce doughnut, breakfast biscuit sandwich, & white bean pumpkin seed avocado salad (forgot name)