1. Doughnut Plant
9.1
379 Grand St (at Norfolk St), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Lower East Side · 430 tips and reviews
Christopher Koh: valrohna chocolate& creme brulee are the best. yeast are better than cake
Hilary Parker: Every doughnut here is amazing, but the crème brûlée doughnut seed is out of this world. Don't neglect the other offerings too -- this week there was a watermelon drink that alone was worth the trip.
Lori K. http://www.lkpheartsfood.net: Crème brûlée is two bites, tops- and so delicious! Tres leches a must-try as well. Carrot cake doughnut is sublime, and I don't even like carrot cake!
2. ABC Kitchen
9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 722 tips and reviews
CC C: Please try carrot and avocado salad, date pizza and of course caramel sundae!
Jess Kono: Best meal. Must get the crab toast and the caramel popcorn Sunday
Catherine Wu: Delicious! Book in advance and order the crab toast, carrot avocado salad, and salted caramel sundae!
4. Ladurée
9.1
864 Madison Ave (btwn E 70th & E 71st St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 257 tips and reviews
Leigh Ferreira: the caramel macaroon might be the best sweet i've ever had!
Barrett Lane: Salted caramel, rose petal, and vanilla are the best flavors. Worth the long waits indeed.
Da Jung Chung: Don't miss the salted caramel and the pistachio macaroons. They really are a true bliss!
Nisa G: Really special, haven't eaten a better cheesecake. Personal favorite: salted caramel!
Julia M: Get their mini cheesecakes and try all the flavors! Salted caramel, strawberry, chocolate mousse, so good.
Stella: Try the salted caramel, pecan nuts or oreo mini cheesecakes! Or all of them :D
9. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
9.1
48 1/2 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 307 tips and reviews
Emily Wilson: Currently my favorite ice cream in all of NYC. The chocolate, espresso, and salted caramel flavors are all 👌. Service can be slow.
G: Vegan salted caramel was delicious! Very sweet though. For non sweet tooths the earl grey is good!
Natalie Young: Had a double w/ peanut butter & salted caramel. Absolutely delicious. Salted caramel is to die for.
10. Joseph Leonard
9.1
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 401 tips and reviews
Nick Foden: Brussels Sprouts, Veggie Cobbler, salted Caramel pudding and Hip Hop after 9pm! This place is amazing for small groups.
CITY GRIT: This is our home away from home! We can’t get enough of the Caramelized Cauliflower or the Crispy Braised Pork Hock. And we always wash it down with at least one Magdalena!
Era Singh: One of my fave din spots! Super fun ambiance with a good crowd. I love that the place is chill yet good food! Get the sriracha brussel sprouts for a side and salted caramel pudding (incredible)!
Brandon Browne: Awesome new ice cream shop in the village (import from the East Side), best caramel sauce in the city
Alex Companioni: Salted caramel, Earl Grey, and strawberry are all great. Two flavors with small serving. Cones are good too!
Mark Bramhill: Incredible vegan ice cream. Matcha, Banana Nut, and Salted Carmel are all great — try the vegan whipped cream, too! A little pricey, but worth it 🍦😋
Camilla C: Roasted butternut squash soup with cinnamon marshmallows... wow! and... their famous DKA, which is a lightly caramel coated croissant like pastry which may be one of the best things i've ever tasted.
Andrea Hong: Amazing pastries, esp the DKA w carmelized goodness + almond croissant. Mini egg sandwich is also delish! Cute indoor/outdoor patios - def making this my new spot for coffee + wkend breakfast hangs!
Tasting Table: Dominique Ansel now makes insanely good banana bread. Ansel has put his signature spin on the homey dessert, making the loaf lighter, balanced & encased with the perfect craggy, caramelized crust. Read more.
14. Sakagura
9.1
211 E 43rd St Lowr Level (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews
Jen Lee: Order the Ebi Shinjo, Saikoro Steak, and Black Sesame Cream Brulee. Don't forget to take home some homemade truffles.
PandaBelle chicAGo: Since trying the black sesame creme brulee my 1st trip to Sakagura Memorial Day weekend '09, each trip back to NYC (in Sept '09 & May '10), I make sure I have reservations in advance just to eat it!
Jackie Cho: Hidden gem in Midtown East. Daikon salad, stewed diced pork belly, black sesame creme brûlée, and amazing sake collection!