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Top Dessert shops in New York, United States
Top Rated Dessert shops in New York
Top Reviewed Dessert shops in New York
Oh Mochi
Mochi Mochi Donut
Insomnia Cookies
Think Coffee
Duane Park Patisserie
Baked by Melissa
Barachou Upper West Side
Surreal Creamery
Delimanjoo
Breads Bakery
Barachou West Village
Baked by Melissa
Reviews
Cozy bakery
I liked the almond croissant and the small chocolate croissant but I forgot its name
I liked the almond croissant and the small chocolate croissant but I forgot its name
Lined up for 10 mins. It was delicious but for me the chocolate babka was too sweet! The cinnamon roll was just okay.
You can get the babka at Bryant Park as well
You can get the babka at Bryant Park as well
I went to the cream-puff decorating class this weekend. Highly recommend the experience and the deliciousness of what was made. The owner is lovely and a great communicator. And, bonus, I got to take home many, many yummy cream puffs.
This is my work lunch spot! The sandwiches, the bread, the salads and even their iced teas are so fresh. My happy place.
I recently ordered trays of cream puffs from Barachou, and I'm absolutely thrilled with both the deliciousness of their "choux" and their delivery service!
The ordering process was super easy, and the team went above and beyond to ensure that my trays of cream puffs arrived on time and in great condition!
Thank you Barachou, I'll be back :)
The ordering process was super easy, and the team went above and beyond to ensure that my trays of cream puffs arrived on time and in great condition!
Thank you Barachou, I'll be back :)
Just finished a creampuff class. It was SO much fun. Rebecca is such an attentive teacher. It felt truly authentic - everything from the ingredients to the atmosphere. I came to practice piping skills and certainly got that chance. Also, everything is cute! and you get to bring your creations home!!! Seriously great value.
Think Coffee is a delightful place to savor a cup of coffee. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a charming decor that invites you to relax and enjoy your drink. Their coffee is simply exceptional, offering a variety of flavors and brew methods to cater to every preference. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making the coffee experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or just looking for a cozy spot to unwind, Think Coffee is a must-visit. I can't recommend it enough!
I visited the store with the hopes of warming up with a delicious hot red bean taiyaki, especially given the chilly weather outside. To my dismay, not only was the taiyaki cold, but the price was also significantly higher than what I would expect for such a treat. When inquiring about the cold dessert, I was informed that their machine wasn't working. While I can understand occasional technical issues, I believe it would have been appropriate to inform customers upfront. Serving something that had potentially been sitting out for hours without any prior notice is not up to the mark. A simple heads-up could have made the difference in my experience today. Although I wanted to support local businesses, I must say this visit left me feeling disappointed and underserved. I hope they take this feedback into account for future improvements.
Great bakery. Best croissants in the city. Especially the chocolate& almond. Also they do a super fun cream puff class. Highly recommend and you get so many cream puffs in the end! Rebecca is the bomb!
Had a great experience doing a dream puffy pastry class here this past weekend, made for a great date night and was truly so much fun
Got a medium cold brew with no ice - paid $7… Hard to call it anything other than a rip-off (and very mediocre coffee!)
Ice should not change the price.
Don’t come here out of principle - I won’t be back.
Ice should not change the price.
Don’t come here out of principle - I won’t be back.
Moments before I got to this point of writing this review, I noticed the 3.9 rating that reviewers gave this cookie bakery. When I choose a restaurant to go to, from the Zagat dining guide, I want a rating of a least 4.3. I wish I had looked up the rating before I chose to go to Insomnia Cookies. The Oatmeal Raisin Cookie ($3.21 including tax) was bland, and its named ingredients here were not recognizable to me from its taste. I threw it out after two bites.
Over priced tiny cupcakes, A dozen for $22 is ridiculous. They chose the favorites for you. Never again will I spend money here
Wonderful customer Service, great selection of flavors that are unique. Plenty of customization for your orders if you don’t want a pre arranged menu item. Definitely worth a try for a new take on ice cream…. Plus a mason jar to go home with!!!
These donuts are chewy but most of all they are so pretty! I tried the cotton candy one and it was nice
I recently visited the creamery, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. The staff was exceptional, providing excellent service with a smile. What truly stood out were the amazing combinations of drinks they offered. Each sip was a flavorful adventure, and I appreciated the creativity in their menu. If you're looking for a place with both friendly staff and unique drink options, this creamery is worth a visit!
Passed by there today on my break during work. Walked there for no reason. It would of been nice if the cashier told me they wasnt taking cash when it came time for me too pay as I walked in. Needless too say they took away my sweet tooth today.
The red bean taiyaki was delicious! The texture and flavor were great. We were hoping to get shaved ice, but they said they discontinued it. We got the sikhe slush instead and that was tasty and refreshing. The food gallery is very busy and cramped but they got our order out quickly.
Madeline and her talented pastry wizards are amazing!! The BlackOut Cake is phenomenal, and you will not find more helpful employees and owner anywhere!!
These guys have the best marketing strategy. Leave the front door open and let’s innocent passerby’s follow their nose to pastry bliss. I was just walking down the street when I was smacked in the face with the most delicious smell. I decided to check it out, wound up getting a mini lemon meringue pie and it was delicious. Everything looked amazing though!
Friendly service and great presentation but the soft serve and Thai tea was very meh. I got the earl gray and it was very faint in taste, was more like vanilla with very subtle hints of tea. The Thai tea was not creamy, very watery and biter. The shop is small with two standing bar counters. They had a lot of people working behind the counter to get a bunch of orders out so it might have been rushed but as much as I liked the way it looked, it didn't tastes that good.
Unreliable - don't order from here. I ordered vegan muffins more than 24h in advance for a coworker. They canceled an hour before they were supposed to be delivered. Absolutely ridiculous. Either cancel the order right away or plan to have enough muffins ready.
Love all the pastries and breads here, don't miss tomato season specials!
Best croissant around. Highly recommend getting them here. Will be back to try more of their baked goods. Cute Barbie vibes also. Good coffee too!!!! All the employees have been super nice as well!
Cashless spot and then the sign is so small. Put sign on WINDOW. But the mini cupcakes are very rich. All u need is 1. I dont know why my daughter bought 25 sheesh!!
I love the texture of mochi donut here. There are more than 10 flavors you can choose. No dine in
The soft serve and boba was very good. There is more soft serve than boba. Me and my best friend couldn’t finish ours so I recommend getting one to share but over all it’s very good, definitely want to go back and try other menu items.
Staff was really nice and presentation was good but taste was okay, at best.
I got the earl grey/Vietnamese coffee swirl ice cream and neither flavors were impressive. The texture of the ice cream is too thick, kind of like the icing they use on ice cream cake. Earl grey didn’t taste like earl grey and Vietnamese coffee was just slightly bitter but not really present either. If you like thick textured ice cream you would enjoy this but I tossed it after three bites.
I got the earl grey/Vietnamese coffee swirl ice cream and neither flavors were impressive. The texture of the ice cream is too thick, kind of like the icing they use on ice cream cake. Earl grey didn’t taste like earl grey and Vietnamese coffee was just slightly bitter but not really present either. If you like thick textured ice cream you would enjoy this but I tossed it after three bites.
On nous avait fortement recommandé le barachou, nous nous y sommes du coup arrêtés après notre visite de l'American Museum of Natural History et nous n'avons pas été déçu !
C'était excellent !
Le seul problème (qui n'en est pas un !) c'est qu'il y a beaucoup de choix et que TOUT a l'air succulent ! Le plus dur c'est donc bien de se décider !
C'était excellent !
Le seul problème (qui n'en est pas un !) c'est qu'il y a beaucoup de choix et que TOUT a l'air succulent ! Le plus dur c'est donc bien de se décider !
DELICIOUS! I ordered the PRIDE cupcakes for my hotel’s monthly employee appreciation event this past June, and these were a hit. They are the perfect bite-sized, moist cupcakes I have tasted. I honestly cannot wait to order again. I ordered from MA and had the cupcakes shipped from NY in less than 3 days I believe it was. Definitely a satisfied customer!
They have some really delicious cream puffs. Their flavor of the month is strawberry and it was super delicious. A little disappointed with the Dulce De leche cream puff, since they could technically add more decorations and whipped cream on top (add more flare to it). Anyways, I Loved their Rose Lemonade.
Nothing is bad here! The most important thing, as names, breads are fantastic here, and my fav thing here is oatmeal bread. They are getting new pastries every once in a while. The new strawberry tartlet was wonderful. The place is spacious, a lot of seating in the back for lunch, right in front of the kitchen where they make breads. Love here!
This is such a special place & I'm so happy it's in my neighborhood! Literally the best cream puffs in the world in the most creative flavors - each one is a work of art & the cinnamon rolls on Thursdays are perfection! Everything fresh - run - don't walk!!
Today was the first time I ate babka, and I now love eating babka. I ate one entire babka on my own today. I look forward to eating another one soon.
Highly recommend to folks the chocolate babka.
Highly recommend to folks the chocolate babka.
There are sooooooo many flavors !!!!! I love mochi donuts. They are my guilt free donuts, so light & chewy. The ube is good too but passion fruit is my fav 😋 😍. I can't wait for them to come out with more flavors. I just bought a ton for a birthday party.
This is my go to place when craving Korean hotdogs and pretty good mochi donuts. It only takes 10-15 minutes max to get your food even if it’s busy. I recommend— well deserved five stars.
Beautiful store the aesthetics drew me in. I did not make a purchase. But the staff were extremely friendly and the process seemed very simple. I definitely recommend this location for a birthday party or overall office pick me ups for the team.
1st time at insomnia. The young man w locks and his colleague in the back was so nice. They was so patient with us. thanks y’all. ❤️
This was my 1st visit here. The employees were extremely friendly and fast. I had my 1st Matcha Taiyaki Custard Cream & my 1st Taiyaki Custard Cream it was absolutely amazing. Thank you for my 1st time. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in NYC. 💯💖💖💖
Came here to grab coffee on a Sunday morning around 10am. There was no line and there were a few open tables. I got the Spanish latte with oat milk and it was delicious! Cute vibe and good service. Would recommend this spot for a quick catch up, but it didn’t look like it would be great for working out of
Amazing! Truly mind blowing experience! If you want a real French experience in the heart of New York, you definitely have to come here. My boyfriend is French and we’ve been trying to find an authentic French bakery ever since we came to New York and this definitely sold it for us. You must try the passion fruit meringue tart!
I try to stop by Breads every time I'm in the Union Square area. If you love being greeted by a whiff of delicious, buttery, freshly baked pastries, this spot is for you. I haven't had a bad thing from here and still have so many things to try. The babka is always a safe option but I usually go for the Rugelach if I'm by myself and want a smaller bite of something.
There's also a seating area in the back that's great if you want a quick place to rest your legs from walking.
Love this spot!
There's also a seating area in the back that's great if you want a quick place to rest your legs from walking.
Love this spot!
I like the fruit tartelettes, and in particular the raspberry, pear, and pumpkin. I have also tried the marble cake, almond croissant, cinnamon bun, cheese puffs (pictured below), chocolate and chocolate flourless cakes, and all are always very fresh, and of great quality. The cream puffs are of course good and what barachou is known for -> in particular I like the chocolate, pistachio, hazelnut, and raspberry.
Please do not buy from this bakery. Yes the baked goods are delicious, but the owner is absolutely horrible to her employees. She made working at this store feel like psychological warfare and beat down her employees whenever she had the opportunity. I haven't been in years but I still have nightmares about how she would scream at people. If you care at all about the wellbeing of people, DO NOT support this bakery.
Myself and family love ice cream! While we was in New York we stopped at a popular ice cream spot Surreal Creamery! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the staff is so nice and the ice cream is so good! I had the Taro bubble tea with Taro ice cream and it’s something about these purple ice creams but I love them! So New York calls their purple ice cream Taro where Boston uses Ube they are both the same to me they both taste so amazing on my pallet I’m definitely becoming a fan of different flavors! So when you’re in New York and you have a craving for some ice cream or bubble tea stop by Surreal Creamery you can get a mason jar or you can put your own flavors together and get creative with your ice cream I mean endless possibilities but I highly recommend getting the Taro ice cream get anything Taro it is so good!
The staff were really kind and the place was cozy (but nice for 1-2 people). I got English breakfast with oat (steamed) and it was nice and a good price.
Yes bathroom but no wifi🥲
Yes bathroom but no wifi🥲
Following the list of sweets to try in NYC, my wife took us to Breads Bakery to have a babka. I must admit I had never had one before and I didn’t know what it was.
In theory there are 2 flavors but the cinnamon one is seasonal so the only option we had was chocolate.
The babka are prebaked and prepacked so I don’t consider them as fresh products. And you can’t buy a fresh one.
We had ours the following day and I found it rather dry. Its taste was kind of neutral and, even if it was not bad, I can’t say I look forward to eating another one.
Plus I think that $17 for something that neutral and prepared God knows how much time in advance is way too expensive.
Quality & taste: 5/10
Quantities: n/a
Atmosphere: n/a
Originality: 5/10
Ratio price / quality: 3/10
Service: n/a
How I felt afterwards: 4/10
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In theory there are 2 flavors but the cinnamon one is seasonal so the only option we had was chocolate.
The babka are prebaked and prepacked so I don’t consider them as fresh products. And you can’t buy a fresh one.
We had ours the following day and I found it rather dry. Its taste was kind of neutral and, even if it was not bad, I can’t say I look forward to eating another one.
Plus I think that $17 for something that neutral and prepared God knows how much time in advance is way too expensive.
Quality & taste: 5/10
Quantities: n/a
Atmosphere: n/a
Originality: 5/10
Ratio price / quality: 3/10
Service: n/a
How I felt afterwards: 4/10
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Let me start off by saying that Surreal Creamery is an absolute dream for anyone with a sweet tooth! This place has some of the most creative and delicious ice cream flavors I've ever tasted.
The atmosphere is really unique and funky, with bright colors and whimsical decorations. It's definitely a fun place to hang out and indulge in some ice cream. The staff is also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which only adds to the overall experience.
Now, let's talk about the ice cream itself. Oh my goodness. Where do I even start? The flavors are truly one-of-a-kind, and you can tell that the ingredients are high-quality and carefully sourced. I tried the Lavender Honeycomb flavor and it was absolutely divine. The lavender was subtle but distinct, and the chunks of honeycomb added a nice crunch and sweetness.
But that's not all - Surreal Creamery also offers a variety of toppings and add-ons that take their ice cream to the next level. I added some homemade caramel sauce to my Lavender Honeycomb scoop, and it was the perfect complement.
Overall, I can't recommend Surreal Creamery enough. If you're in the mood for some creative and delicious ice cream, this is the place to go. The atmosphere is fun and inviting, the staff is friendly, and the ice cream is out of this world. Don't miss out on this
The atmosphere is really unique and funky, with bright colors and whimsical decorations. It's definitely a fun place to hang out and indulge in some ice cream. The staff is also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which only adds to the overall experience.
Now, let's talk about the ice cream itself. Oh my goodness. Where do I even start? The flavors are truly one-of-a-kind, and you can tell that the ingredients are high-quality and carefully sourced. I tried the Lavender Honeycomb flavor and it was absolutely divine. The lavender was subtle but distinct, and the chunks of honeycomb added a nice crunch and sweetness.
But that's not all - Surreal Creamery also offers a variety of toppings and add-ons that take their ice cream to the next level. I added some homemade caramel sauce to my Lavender Honeycomb scoop, and it was the perfect complement.
Overall, I can't recommend Surreal Creamery enough. If you're in the mood for some creative and delicious ice cream, this is the place to go. The atmosphere is fun and inviting, the staff is friendly, and the ice cream is out of this world. Don't miss out on this
My 10 year old wanted Insomnia Cookies for a late birthday treat..we went in and as crowded as it was, the staff had the store and crowd very organized and were so friendly and pleasant. A young man helped us and gave my son the frosting he wanted for his birthday. We definitely will be back , because not only were we treated so wonderful, the cookies were delicious ! Thank you for a wonderful experience, especially as busy as they were :)
Mochi donuts are so good! The texture and flavor of the donut is so fun to eat! And they have super cute decorations. This store is in the back so go all the way to the back and then you put your order on a kiosk and then go up to the person and tell them which ones that you want. The only thing is, mochi donuts are pretty expensive.
At Food Gallry 32 we found Delimanjoo right when you enter the door and you can not help but stop and look at the cooked cute little fishes. This was our first time trying the Japanese sweet snack. We ordred the Matcha Taiyaki Custard Cream & Nutella Taiyaki. The Taiyaki fish-shaped pastry combines the flavor of matcha green tea was delicious! Filled with custard cream had a rich, creamy, and sweet taste. Balanceing the overall taste of the earthy matcha flavor. The Nutella Taiyaki, was even better with the rich, chocolatey flavor of Nutella. The Taiyaki's exterior layer is crunchy and slightly sweet and chewy, while the Nutella gave it a warm and gooey experience, intensifying the chocolate and hazelnut flavor. Overall would enjoy a Taiyaki pastry again.
We went here for a quick snack before workout. The shop is located in the food court on W 32 st. The place is super crowded. We bought a Matcha Taiyaki (big fish) w’ red bean filling and 6 Delimanjoo (small fishes). They baked the cake as we ordered so it was freshly baked. The outer layer is super crispy, we loved it. The filling is ok, not to sweet. We will try custard and cream cheese filling next time. The delimanjoo are super cute, we asked ourselves “How can we eat it?” :))
The croissant custard taiyaki was pretty solid. The “pocket bunn” was good too. However the “bunns” were soggy and I couldn’t get past the soggy bun texture to tell if the filling was good or not. If I went back i would just get the taiyaki
Wanted to try out this place. Very crowded and people standing around. Mochi donuts are at the back. Drinks at the front. For $21 for 6 donuts, one would expect a little more. Yes, mochi donuts were light, but they were very sweet- maybe too much sugar. The cashier kept saying, I’ll give you a “free” box if you buy 4 or 6 or 12. Ummm, ok…don’t do me any favors! You would expect a box for your donuts.
1st visit: 12/2022
I was here on Christmas eve and the place was packed with many young people. This place is a collective of three small kiosks, a Milk tea shop, a Corn Dog shop, and a Mochi Donut Shop. It reminded me of the Asian-style street food vendors. They are so lovely. The environment here is so festive and upbeat.
There are several self-order stations. It was confusing at first as one station only allows you to order from a specific kiosk. For example, the 2 stations at the front of the shop allow you to order the hot dogs, while the 3 stations in the waiting area are for the milk tea. If you want to order a mochi, you have to go straight to the kiosk. There is a station to order the donuts there. After you place the order, they will call your number.
🧋: We bought Matcha latte with panna cotta and 2 mochi donuts. As we chose lite sugar for our milk tea, the matcha flavor was super strong, which we love. The Panna cotta was soft and fluffy you can drink it with a straw. The bottle came along with a small red Santa hat. This small detail absolutely won us over. Totally recommend.
🍡🍩: We bought 2 mochi donuts, sesame, and matcha flavors. They were less chewy than I expected of the mochi dough. But the flavors were very good.
👩🍳👨🍳: because it is self-order and self-service, so there is not much interaction with the staff.
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2nd visit: 01/2023
We were back here again because of Mochi Donut crave. The donut is not too sweet. The icing is very tasty without the sugary feeling. We bought Sesame and Mocha Mochi donut. We totally love them. Definitely recommend. We want to try out all of them.
The whole process could be contactless. You ordered from the tablet. Then the staff will collect your order. When they are ready, you will receive an informed text
I was here on Christmas eve and the place was packed with many young people. This place is a collective of three small kiosks, a Milk tea shop, a Corn Dog shop, and a Mochi Donut Shop. It reminded me of the Asian-style street food vendors. They are so lovely. The environment here is so festive and upbeat.
There are several self-order stations. It was confusing at first as one station only allows you to order from a specific kiosk. For example, the 2 stations at the front of the shop allow you to order the hot dogs, while the 3 stations in the waiting area are for the milk tea. If you want to order a mochi, you have to go straight to the kiosk. There is a station to order the donuts there. After you place the order, they will call your number.
🧋: We bought Matcha latte with panna cotta and 2 mochi donuts. As we chose lite sugar for our milk tea, the matcha flavor was super strong, which we love. The Panna cotta was soft and fluffy you can drink it with a straw. The bottle came along with a small red Santa hat. This small detail absolutely won us over. Totally recommend.
🍡🍩: We bought 2 mochi donuts, sesame, and matcha flavors. They were less chewy than I expected of the mochi dough. But the flavors were very good.
👩🍳👨🍳: because it is self-order and self-service, so there is not much interaction with the staff.
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2nd visit: 01/2023
We were back here again because of Mochi Donut crave. The donut is not too sweet. The icing is very tasty without the sugary feeling. We bought Sesame and Mocha Mochi donut. We totally love them. Definitely recommend. We want to try out all of them.
The whole process could be contactless. You ordered from the tablet. Then the staff will collect your order. When they are ready, you will receive an informed text
We got an Almond Croissant from Duane Park Patisserie when we walked by and it was not so good. The taste wasn’t too bad but the filling was greasy and the texture was cheap & dry.
Baked by Melissa shops are all so cute and inviting. I was able to make my order online without issue, and come in and pick up without delay. I brought them to a friend's house for snack and dessert, everybody loved them!
4.5 stars. Mostly because the croissant is amazing. Light fluffy and not obsequious in butter flavor. Espresso drinks were just ok and the spot is tiny w just a window counter. Croissant is $4. Would go again to try their amazing looking Chou and Chou-bases Tiramisu!!
I love this bakery. Their pastries and quiches are excellent. So is the double chocolate gluten free ring ding. One thing I like about the pastries in particular is that they’re not overly sweet. I had a blueberry turnover that was just the right sweetness with a slightly salty taste as well. Absolutely delicious. Maybe the best turnover I’ve ever had. Well done Duane Park Patisserie!
OMG! The best cupcakes and customer service especially from tanasha! Pointed me to the right flavors of my liking
My favorite location to get some insomnia cookies!! I love their cookies! I’m a big fan of chocolate chip but hands down their peanut butter is my favorite! Warming them up makes them taste even better! I love that you can order online and pick them up! I’ve ordered online a couple of times but this time I just went inside…thank god there wasn’t a line like there usually is hence why I order to pickup. I also love the fact that there right next to Pinkberry! Can’t beat that!
Oh my goodness gracious!
Magical is what y’all are. The many many delicious and unique offerings makes the decision hard and now I’m already planning my next visit.
Struck with a sense of awe, you guys are one of the many many places that makes New York the most delicious city on earth ❤️
The super friendly counter person adds to this delightful experience!
So many choices = so many more future visits!
Yum is how you make me feel 🙏🏽
Magical is what y’all are. The many many delicious and unique offerings makes the decision hard and now I’m already planning my next visit.
Struck with a sense of awe, you guys are one of the many many places that makes New York the most delicious city on earth ❤️
The super friendly counter person adds to this delightful experience!
So many choices = so many more future visits!
Yum is how you make me feel 🙏🏽
Spent two days trying to buy these. They say if you are not based in the US you have to use Paypal. But after repeated tries, it turns out they don't accept payments from Paypal accounts outside of US. So you have to call for two days to get a customer rep to call you back to place an order by phone with your credit card. Then, they say that even though the delivery address is 13 minutes from their store they won't do local delivery because the address (Columbia University) is 4 blocks past the Manhattan border; they don't deliver to "Harlem". :(
Good taiyaki with a nice variety of flavours. Got the red bean and matcha custard ones. Made fresh so you do have to wait. I wish they did have a regular custard flavour though!! Give the matcha custard a but of time to cool down before enjoying, the custard gets molten!
My friend recommended this place and finally I made it there! Got Taro Bubble Tea Matcha Taro Swirled Ice Cream. The portion is soooooo big and way too big for me to finish. The tea and ice cream is yummmm not too sweet which I like a lot. My friend got Earl Grey bubble tea which also very good. Not too sweet. Ice cream itself is also good.
Staff is friendly and the place is clean.
No dine in.
Will definitely be back!
Staff is friendly and the place is clean.
No dine in.
Will definitely be back!
Extremely good pastry shop with solid craft coffee and fast, warm service. Highly recommend. They have catering options and are available on door dash. You can also buy kilos of coffee. The coperaco brand that they use is top notch
Hidden in the basement of Nordstrom, they have good donuts. They don’t taste too much like mochi donuts I’ve had before but are good. The staff member that was working was very nice! There’s seating close by so it’s a great place to stop by to get a drink or dessert and relax a bit after strolling around the store.
Wow! The chocolate-covered cinnamon bun topped with nuts was divine. Happened to pass by this pastry shop, and the display looked inviting. Was hankering for some chocolatey concoction, and this caught my eye. Wasn’t disappointed at all. It wasnt cloyingly sweet. Just good enough. Yum!!! This is a pastry shop in the West Village that specializes in “French cream puffs and other French and American inspired sweet delicacies.” Well, after having this cinnamon bun, I am so going back for their specialty. The store is a small cute but bright space, but they do have indoor seating. There are 2 tables outside if you fancy outdoor seating while enjoying your selection. Glad i stopped by here. I highly recommend!
First, I have to say that the store clerk was very helpful and did her job well. I have no problem with her. The reason that I give one star for this mochi donut shop is because these mochi donuts are the worst that I have had in Manhattan. The flavor is too sweet, the texture is horribly soft, and they feel factory processed. The Westside is generally disappointing in supplying anything authentic, so I'm not surprised.
Omar helped me with my order and he made it a wonderful experience. The store itself is really small but the staff is pretty speedy. Great visit. Will go back
Cool aesthetic to the store. I enjoyed the peacefulness of the coffeeshop. It had a cool vibe going on; reminded me of the coffeeshops Little Havana. The customer service was excellent. Two guys were the baristas when I visited, they were pretty dope. Trains are around the area, Union Sw is a few blocks away, the New School isn’t too far away, as well as the New York University.
Tried several varieties, they are light fluffy and really good. All the flavors though are very subtle since these are not stuffed donuts. They feel like a healthier tasty version of donuts.
I ordered a cake for the 1st dinner with friends that I’d not seen since before the pandemic. As you can see from the photo,
it was beautiful and moist; the whipped cream frosting was light and delicious.
We loved it!! 😋
it was beautiful and moist; the whipped cream frosting was light and delicious.
We loved it!! 😋
I have been to this location many times as it has become my favorite. Very clean with pleasant staff, the girl behind counter was friendly and helpful. Never had a bad experience shopping here, naysayers are just entitled UWS snobs!
made a long trek to come here earlier this year, ordered a matcha donut and the lemon strawberry. this was my first try of mochi donuts.
after trying mochi donuts elsewhere, these were def my fave. not run of the mill mochi donuts - airier than the other ones !
recommend coming here for them! the donuts are good.
missing a star because it's not a standalone store, nested inside another, and they're not living up to their full potential by being inconvenient to get to, not maxing their yummy flavors, and not GOING FOR IT!! Oh Mochi, please move locations!! You guys are a hot commodity don't hide it in a Nordstrom!!!
after trying mochi donuts elsewhere, these were def my fave. not run of the mill mochi donuts - airier than the other ones !
recommend coming here for them! the donuts are good.
missing a star because it's not a standalone store, nested inside another, and they're not living up to their full potential by being inconvenient to get to, not maxing their yummy flavors, and not GOING FOR IT!! Oh Mochi, please move locations!! You guys are a hot commodity don't hide it in a Nordstrom!!!
Baked by Melissa is so wild and chaotic with color! The cupcakes itself are so cute and artsy that it's honestly kind of hard to want to devour them. They also come in different cool flavors, all of which sure are tasty! However, they are INCREDIBLY expensive. Each teeny tiny cupcakes (not much larger than an inch in diameter honestly) is almost $1, so prepare to spend if you want their boxes.
Got two coffees and 2 slices of banana bread.
Banana bread was NOT FRESH at all and clearly not baked today or the day before. I had to throw it away once arrived home. Unfortunately I didn’t check before leaving the coffee.
The service is mediocre.
Banana bread was NOT FRESH at all and clearly not baked today or the day before. I had to throw it away once arrived home. Unfortunately I didn’t check before leaving the coffee.
The service is mediocre.
Lovely local bakery. We love the morning brioches, fluffy, made perfectly. Our son loves them! The ring dings are an amazing treat, each a new flavor, you gotta try them when you go to the store! And our birthday cakes are from there too! Our recent one was the chocolate raspberry ganache cake that was amazing! You can see how Madeleine run with dedication and attention to the quality of her recipes. The little outdoor place she built is also delightful, with cute plants and flowers, that make you feel like you are not in NYC!
This product is definitely bad quality.
It's not a fresh product, it's something with an artificial flavor.
Apparently not made with buttercream, possibly some kind of whipped cream with lots of sugar.
The cupcake box doesn't come with the flavors, that would be a problem, but it's not... Do you know why? Because they all taste the same.
The cake batter has a very strong wheat flour taste.
The cupcake is called a mini cupcake, but it should be called a micro.
Something similar to this product can easily be purchased at any supermarket with a cheaper price.
It's not a fresh product, it's something with an artificial flavor.
Apparently not made with buttercream, possibly some kind of whipped cream with lots of sugar.
The cupcake box doesn't come with the flavors, that would be a problem, but it's not... Do you know why? Because they all taste the same.
The cake batter has a very strong wheat flour taste.
The cupcake is called a mini cupcake, but it should be called a micro.
Something similar to this product can easily be purchased at any supermarket with a cheaper price.
I really enjoyed the pina colada and chocolate doughnut. Both were really good. The pina colada was by far my favourite. This place only has a few flavours sadly. They should expand! I would come back to try the other flavours like the matcha one. I loved the texture of the dough and how it was some sort of “chewy” like mochj is. It’s not a direct replica but it’s similar.
When we walked inside we asked if they were open because it was empty, the TVs weren’t on and there were no cupcakes inside. Not a very friendly atmosphere. Cupcakes were very average and you could tell that they were old. Not very impressed
There was only 4 flavors to choose from. The donuts have the mochi concept but very caky and moist.
Key lime was great, as well as the Pina colada… The Expresso not a fan of.
Key lime was great, as well as the Pina colada… The Expresso not a fan of.
The place is inside Nordstrom on the bottom floor. Not a wide selection but pretty good donuts.
Small spot that fills up quick if youre giving 6ft. Its a standard insomnia cookies location with minimal (likely no) inside seating, and not a ton of nearby outside seats either. There a pinkberry and a van leeuwens ice cream real close if you wanted to get funky with an ice cream sandwich.
5 for MAMA vendor on the left hand side. Crazy am I got all three kinds of TAIYAKIs. They are not the traditional kind that I had before but are all amazing and made-to-order (except the croissant one.) I like the classic one most, it is crispy outside and mochi-texture inside. Matcha is the same but literally for matcha lover. Croissant one is more buttery and has the flaky texture.
I really am beyond disappointed with this location. This has got to be my third time visiting. I really tried to give this place a chance each time thinking it was probably not the right time to buy cookies since it was later in the evening and not much foot traffic the first and second times. That time my cookies were cold to a little warm and seemed like they were sitting in for a while.
Now this third time on Saturday December 19, I was outdoor dining and decided for dessert in this location. As I proceeded to walk inside I had to stop abruptly because of the amount of people not social distancing in this tiny space. They obviously were not controlling the amount of people for their cube sized store and their was a man sitting down eating his cookies in the store. I thought indoor dining and sitting were banned for now? Well thats not even my biggest complaint yet, in comes a young male employee with his mask covering only his chin and walks with a box from behind the register area to where the customers are to get napkins and proceeds to go back. At this point I thought he must of forgotten to put his mask up but then another employee baking in the back also was using a mask as a chin guard meaning not the nose or mouth covered. I was just livid at this point and wanted to leave asap, I ordered my cookies and walked disappointed to my car.
Now this is where I decided to write my review once and for all. Not only do the employees have a disregard to a global pandemic and have no respect to themselves and customers...The cookies were cold and tasted like they were sitting in for awhile. Remember I opened the box as soon as I got in my car! This is not the amazing experience that 125st location gives me with their soft warm cookies melt in your mouth taste! This is just all together one too many times this second ave location gives me a sour taste in my mouth! After giving this place three chances since I live close by to it, I convinced myself that this is all about customer service and the employees at this specific location that are not representing this amazing cookie brand! Please please please retrain your staff at this location so they can live up to at least satisfactory standards. We also should respect one another and wear mask especially at your place of employment! I attached a receipt with time and server but the young lady was wearing her mask it was the other two employees that weren't around her. My server just failed to give the fresh warm cookies like expected!!
Now this third time on Saturday December 19, I was outdoor dining and decided for dessert in this location. As I proceeded to walk inside I had to stop abruptly because of the amount of people not social distancing in this tiny space. They obviously were not controlling the amount of people for their cube sized store and their was a man sitting down eating his cookies in the store. I thought indoor dining and sitting were banned for now? Well thats not even my biggest complaint yet, in comes a young male employee with his mask covering only his chin and walks with a box from behind the register area to where the customers are to get napkins and proceeds to go back. At this point I thought he must of forgotten to put his mask up but then another employee baking in the back also was using a mask as a chin guard meaning not the nose or mouth covered. I was just livid at this point and wanted to leave asap, I ordered my cookies and walked disappointed to my car.
Now this is where I decided to write my review once and for all. Not only do the employees have a disregard to a global pandemic and have no respect to themselves and customers...The cookies were cold and tasted like they were sitting in for awhile. Remember I opened the box as soon as I got in my car! This is not the amazing experience that 125st location gives me with their soft warm cookies melt in your mouth taste! This is just all together one too many times this second ave location gives me a sour taste in my mouth! After giving this place three chances since I live close by to it, I convinced myself that this is all about customer service and the employees at this specific location that are not representing this amazing cookie brand! Please please please retrain your staff at this location so they can live up to at least satisfactory standards. We also should respect one another and wear mask especially at your place of employment! I attached a receipt with time and server but the young lady was wearing her mask it was the other two employees that weren't around her. My server just failed to give the fresh warm cookies like expected!!
Delicious cakes! Came in last minute and picked up a 6” chocolate cake and they kindly offered to decorate it with some colorful confetti and wrote a personalized note on it. The cake was absolutely moist, rich in flavor, and turned out beautiful. Duane Park Patisserie has been my go-to spot for quick and convenient birthday cakes. They always come through.
I was totally not a fan of this place. It's another coffee shop trying to fit into a over populated space. However they just don't live up to what one has come to expect.
It's over priced, and the food is below par. I found the muffin small and dry. What a let down. And as for the staff, they where more interested in there personal conversation than helping out.
I definitely will be finding somewhere else for my next coffee time.
It's over priced, and the food is below par. I found the muffin small and dry. What a let down. And as for the staff, they where more interested in there personal conversation than helping out.
I definitely will be finding somewhere else for my next coffee time.
I can't believe this place doesn't have more reviews and longer lines! We visited twice during our weekend in NYC and even picked up an extra dozen to take with us back to DC. The mochi doughnuts are very unique - they're a bit denser and chewier than the typical "airy" doughnuts, but are still light and soft enough, too. In other words, they're the perfect texture. We tried several different flavors and decided that the matcha glazed (without the ginger on top) was the best flavor - it was the perfect balance of matcha flavor and mochi flavor, with neither overpowering the other and both being perceptible and enjoyable.
Theophilus was there both times we visited and provided absolutely top-notch customer service and helped shape our experience of Oh Mochi to be positively memorable. Now we just wish they would open an Oh Mochi location in DC (and bring Theophilus to DC with them)!
Theophilus was there both times we visited and provided absolutely top-notch customer service and helped shape our experience of Oh Mochi to be positively memorable. Now we just wish they would open an Oh Mochi location in DC (and bring Theophilus to DC with them)!
Had these cute little cupcakes from baked by melissa and they were so good. They were bought for a kids party and not one was left. They are vanilla cupcakes with food coloring :) it just so happened to be during Pride so it was a cool coincidence.
The store is located at lower level of Nordstrom
They got 6 flavor
Matcha, lemon, chocolate , and the other 3 they just put extra topping on the top.
It's not chewy as mochi, still taste like cake more. I like the chocolate the most.
They got 6 flavor
Matcha, lemon, chocolate , and the other 3 they just put extra topping on the top.
It's not chewy as mochi, still taste like cake more. I like the chocolate the most.
I was gifted baked by Melissa mini cupcakes and they were so delicious. They are very small but super powerful in flavor i couldn't get enough. I also shared it with some friends and they were in love. If you get baked by Melissa be sure to try the tie-dye, cookies and cream, triple chocolate fudge, red velvet and cookie dough. Those were my favorite. They also have pretty gift boxes.
So most of these locations are tiny but they pack a punch. They have so many different flavors, they're also freshly baked and they're so soft! The best part is they're easily reheatable, 10-15 seconds in the microwave and they're right back to soft and chewy. The cookies are a bit pricey but worth it. The red velvet cookies are especially fantastic. And the best part is they deliver, and they're open until 3AM. Just wish they had as many locations in the Bronx or Queens as they do in Manhattan!
Love this place I’ve gone to another one of its locations and it was great and had a lot of seating as well! No loud music just a nice place to study or chat. I grabbed a drip coffee and a chocolate croissant. My friend got a matcha latte.
One of the finest bakeries in NYC. The Ring Ding Bar is super cool and the cookies are delicious. The Magic Cupcake is, well, magical. The ambiance and aroma is pure nostalgia. On the more expensive side so be careful how many Ring Dings you order!
The mini cupcakes are delish! Flavor, texture, smell, presentation are all great. Cupcakes have been all the rage for some time now so I wonder how long this idea will last but I for one hope it sticks around. My favorite flavors are PB&J and Cookies & Cream. One thing I like about them is that they ship all over the US and I recommend this as an alternative to sending chocolates though I haven't actually yet had the need to do this. There are multiple locations in NYC. If their prices were just a bit lower then I would give them 5 stars.