Desserts in New York City worth going out for.

I keep an eye on all five boroughs, and the honest answer is that most weeks Brooklyn and Queens are where the interesting stuff is.

I keep track of desserts in New York City and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Peter Coop's Scoops

Peter Coop's Scoops

Mon, Sep 21 · 3:00 PM

Stuyvesant Town

Caribbean-inspired ice cream truck

Urban Dessert Lab x 5 Acres NYC Pop-up

Urban Dessert Lab x 5 Acres NYC Pop-up Hot right now

Mon, Sep 21 · 12:00 PM

Midtown • $$

Ice crème & lobster rolls

Kit Kemp Design Stories Afternoon Tea

Kit Kemp Design Stories Afternoon Tea

Mon, Sep 21 · 1:30 PM

Midtown

Artful pastries & pattern

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 5:00 PM

Washington Heights • $$

Jazz & baked goods

Happy Hour

Happy Hour One-time only

Wed, Oct 14 · 5:00 PM

Washington Heights • $$

Jazz & fresh pastries

Eclair Bakery + Cafe

Eclair Bakery + Cafe

Midtown • $$

French pastries & cozy cafe

Chocolate Place

Chocolate Place

Van Nest

Handcrafted chocolate treats

The Twisted Spine

The Twisted Spine

Williamsburg

Horror books and lattes

Bedford Studio

Bedford Studio Newcomer

West Village • $

coffee, coworking, and events

Lai Rai

Lai Rai

Chinatown

Natural wine & Vietnamese scoops

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Cinnamon Roll Saturday

Cinnamon Roll Saturday

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Sunset Park • $$

Fresh-baked weekend treat

Cake Slices at Luckybird Cakes

Cake Slices at Luckybird Cakes

Sun, Oct 4 · 10:00 AM

Southside • $$$$

Monthly slice sale

CHOCOLATE SALON and FESTIVAL 2026

CHOCOLATE SALON and FESTIVAL 2026 One-time only

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Midtown

Artisan chocolate tasting festival

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Southside

Dense inventive scoops

Ai Mart

Ai Mart

LIC

Asian market ice cream

SugaBox

SugaBox

Chinatown • $

Taiwanese dessert bowls

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Frequently asked questions

How are these desserts in New York City chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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