Buttercup Bake Shop is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

1. Buttercup Bake Shop

8.4
973 2nd Ave (btwn E 51st & E 52nd), New York, NY
Bakery · Turtle Bay · 71 tips and reviews

Chelsea D.Chelsea Dahl: They have a great red velvet cake!!

Melanie W.Melanie W.: Best red velvet cake in NYC. The banana pudding also rivals Magnolia and Sugar Sweet Sunshine

Sexy L.Sexy LF: Hidden gem of midtown. If you love buttercream frosting, incredible banana pudding and cupcakes in every variation (ube, anyone?) go here!

Magnolia Bakery is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

2. Magnolia Bakery

8.4
1240 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Rockefeller Center · 682 tips and reviews

Kelly A.Kelly Amarante: Red Velvet Cake is to die for.

Mandy C S.Mandy C Souza: Red velvet cake slice was moist. Worth every penny! Lines were gigantic though, very easy to understand why.

Kalinka R.Kalinka Rogashka: Banana pudding and red velvet cake are a must!

Magnolia Bakery is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

3. Magnolia Bakery

7.6
107 E 42nd St (42nd St & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Midtown East · 114 tips and reviews

Fernanda D.Fernanda Duarte: I prefer the red velvet cake... Not found of cupcakes...

M R.M Reilly-Brooks: Red velvet cake and cupcakes

Flor L.Flor Ludueña: Maybe I came here with too much expectation. I ordered the iconic red velvet cake, and was absolutely without flavor. The espresso was bad.There are better places in ny. I'm definitely not coming back

The Modern is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

4. The Modern

8.3
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 197 tips and reviews

Judith R.Judith Roosken: WOW! Red velvet cake!

Paul S.Paul Steketee: Really good food and nice service. Ask to take your dessert in the garden.

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Quality Meats is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

5. Quality Meats

8.9
57 W 58th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 317 tips and reviews

Carolyna Z.Carolyna Z: Amazing atmosphere, food was delicious ( steak and corn brûlée and red velvet cake were my favorite ). Was a perfect spot to celebrate my boyfriends birthday!

Wesley B.Wesley Bliss: Service decent, steak excellent, decor classy, quality wine list, good cocktails, delicious bone marrow

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Updated take on the classic steakhouse with sights like a four pound rib steak to share.

Mangia is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

6. Mangia

8.0
50 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews

Jane A.Jane A: Eggplant tomato soup and wild mushroom, pesto, mozzarella pizza are amazing!

Douglas K.Douglas Kurdziel: They have moved some hot sandwiches (like the wonderful Telera and steak sandwich) to the counter in the back - don't miss them!

Jackie B.Jackie Burnbaum: If you're an Italian food lover, this is heaven. From the chicken Milanese salad, goat cheese tarts, refreshing salads, great lunch spot

Starbucks is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

7. Starbucks

7.6
600 Madison Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

Joey F.Joey Frangella: Such a comforting and spacious environment compared to other Starbucks.

Jess B.Jess Borum: This Starbucks stinks! Always a long line and the employees clearly hate their jobs.

MeridithMeridith: Terrible location. Always a line, inefficient staff. Disappointing.

The Concourse at Rockefeller Center is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

8. The Concourse at Rockefeller Center

7.1
5th & 6th Ave (Underground btwn W 48th & 51st St), New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Rockefeller Center · 9 tips and reviews

Ulina ..Ulina .: There are a lot of food choices for those who work in the area. They have stuff for meat lovers (a bunch of grills), coffee lovers (Starbucks & Dukin), salad lovers (Just Salad), and vegetarians.

ММММ: On hot, cold, rainy, or snow days, this underground walkway allows you to get from 5th Ave to 7th Ave between 48th & 51st St. including all buildings along the way without going outside

Alesha U.Alesha U: The Rockefeller Plaza Concourse has a wide variety of shops that you can enjoy upon exiting the subway in addition to what looks like it may be the largest Banana Republic in the world.

'Essen is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

9. 'Essen

7.3
515 Madison Ave (at E 53rd St.), New York, NY
Deli · Midtown East · 28 tips and reviews

William O.William Ostrow: Vietnamese sandwiches in the back across from the salads are amazing. The tofu skin sandwich on sourdough was ridiculously tasty and fully packed. Ask for some hot peppers. Grab some free bread.

P-LO L.P-LO Louis: Their shrimp shumai udon soup is to die for :-) #enjoy

Imani G.Imani G: Shakes and Fresh juices are delicious and healthy.

Starbucks is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

10. Starbucks

7.0
560 Lexington Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 18 tips and reviews

Moses A.Moses A: Their new hazelnut macchiato is amazeballs!

James D.James Donegan: The Sunday manager (salt-and-pepper white guy) is a douche. Always so angry and annoyed.

Meghan C.Meghan C: Line is long on weekday mornings but the staff keeps it moving and are nice, as an added bonus.

Karizma Lounge is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

11. Karizma Lounge

6.8
244 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hookah Bar · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews

Dino M.Dino Morency: The hookah is amazing, very authentic. They refill your coal ON DEMAND! Good for hanging out, pre-gaming, or a good time - 5 STARS

Kim C.Kim C.: Opened 2 months ago, beautiful spot, good service & cheap drinks at happy hour.

Michael C.Michael Clarke: I like the fact that they refill your hookah constantly