1. 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!
3. MacarOn Café
7.4
44 E 59th St, New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 69 tips and reviews
warrent satt: “Delicious” macarons “so authentic they’ll transport you to Paris with one bite”“Delicious” macarons “so authentic they’ll transport you to Paris with one bite”
C. Stewart: Everything is great! The Creme brûlée macaron is my go to and the Monday special salad - lobster salad is delicious
dawn.in.newyork: In New York, love macaroons here more than Laduree's! Crispy and heavenly soft macarons in unique and various flavors. Rosé Lychee is one of a kind.
4. Miss Madeleine
9.0
400 E 82nd St, New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Yorkville · 5 tips and reviews
Brad Green: The croissants, so fresh they are still warm from the oven, are perfect—soft on the inside, and slightly crunchy and flaky on the outside. The best on the UES.
Paige C: Very cute (but hidden) bakery. Their coffee is pretty weak, but their baked goods and croissants are delicious.
Laura Niz: Best croissant in New York! Try one of the filled one - ham and cheese or peach in the summer
5. Oslo Coffee Roasters
8.8
422 E 75th St (btwn York & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 80 tips and reviews
Michelle S: The Americano is delicious with chocolate undertones (the house blend Thor is terrific). The Orange Brioche is heavenly and the perfect companion to a great cup of coffee.
Christopher Repole: Coffee is (of course) excellent, but also has one of best almond croissants around!
Olga K.: Yum! Coffee is good and the croissant too. The staff is nice. Don't consider the place if you want to sit instead of grab and go.
6. Orwasher's Bakery
8.7
308 E 78th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews
Manasa Vedula: The black and white cookie and croissants are to die for. To. Die. For.
Dora Valkanova: Great breads!! & awesome small pastries - my fave are the almond croissants!!
Mya: Bread & croissants au chocolat as tasty as in France or Switzerland, very nice quality, good latte and cute place (bread starting at 4.50 USD, croissant au chocolat at 4)
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
The Corcoran Group: Stop in for a divine eclair and a cup of the luxurious Caracas Hot Chocolate.
Anabel Teixeira: The Macarons are insane!!!
Serious Eats: Boxed chocolates, macarons, ice cream, you name it -- a one-stop shop for all things chocolate.
9. Bel Ami
8.5
30 E 68th St (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 56 tips and reviews
Tim Shey: Our go-to place for coffee and snacks on the UES. Nice pastries, baguette sandwiches, and macarons.
Czarinna Andres: Tuna panini, chocolate eclair and the perfect iced mocha make for a perfect mid afternoon snack after all that walking in nearby Central Park.
Justin H: Ham and cheese croissant is the bomb dot com
Kate Furman: The schaller double is topped with cheese, relish, bacon, pickles on a brioche bun.
Gothamist: Their dogs come nestled inside some excellent Balthazar brioche buns, and the toppings are infallibly appropriate, though my favorite is probably the simple Bratwurst/Kraut/Mustard "Classic" ($7). Read more.
Time Out New York: The streetside counter issues out brioche sandwiches stuffed with house-made tubers, fried chicken and Schaller’s seven signature wursts, including a Nürnberg brat spiced with marjoram and caraway. Read more.
12. Bemelmans Bar
9.0
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews
Micki Maynard: Go after a black tie event. Marvel at Madeleine. Sip martinis. Is that Tony Bennett in the corner?
Buford Barnes: Established 1929, restored 2002, all original murals by Ludwig Bemelmans, author of the Madeleine children's books. Hotel bar at The Carlyle. Features entertainment on weekend nights.
Jono Haysom: If Madeleine was legal she'd drink here
funky flavor: The mini brioche sandwiches are great, try the tuna or the salami is really delicious, the stuffed croissant with orange is not that great. Very worth the try.
James MacKay: Expensive but the pain au chocolat and apricot cornetto are amazing. Also, love the centocolori salad. The cold brew is good too!
Claudy Franco: Great new addition to the neighborhood
14. Julien Boulangerie
8.1
1431 York Ave (E. 76th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 3 tips and reviews
ZenFoodster: IMPRESSIVE UES French bakery w/ FRESHEST Mixed Berries Tart, BEST Tarte aux Pommes + Flan Pâtissier I’ve had in yrs! Skip mediocre macarons! Quiches + Ham & Cheese Croissant are also MUST-TRY’s!
Adrian & Cynthia: Proper French bakery! Great croissant.
Paige C: Such a lovely French staff. Get a baguette and Brie, you won’t regret it.