Magnolia Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

1. Magnolia Bakery

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

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: What is not to love about the famous Magnolia Bakery? Try anything and EVERYTHING-- especially the cupcakes! They make a great treat and a well appreciated gift! We love S'mores and red velvet cupcake

Ria R.Ria Ria: Get the red velvet mini cheesecake, the lemon bar, and their banana pudding. Thank me later!

nicole s.nicole s: My tummy was in heaven first time trying red velvet cupcake and the bread pudding like no other. yum yum

Buttercup Bake Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

2. Buttercup Bake Shop

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

MariaMaria: Can't go wrong with red velvet or the banana pudding

Liza R.Liza Ramsammy: My favorite cupcakes in the city ... Can't go wrong with the original vanilla on vanilla or red velvet. The banana pudding is to die for also!

Tash C.Tash Concepcion: The Buttercup Golden and Red Velvet cupcakes are excellent. And the Buttercup's Famous Banana Pudding is a must try.

Magnolia Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts 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

BelleBelle: I always go for the flourless chocolate cake ($3.50 a piece) and the red velvet cupcakes. This place is found at the lower level of Grand Central station. Try to drop by while waiting for your MetroNo

Sharlene C.Sharlene Carrera: Red velvet cupcakes are everything! Try the vanilla bean cheesecake!

Onur A.Onur Avcı: Their red velvet cupcakes are delicious and banana puding.

Doughnut Plant is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

4. Doughnut Plant

8.6
89 E 42nd St (Track 110), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Midtown East · 11 tips and reviews

Jamillah Anne D.Jamillah Anne Dimaculangan: Red Velvet And Blackout Doughtnut are the best!

KarenKaren: Really unique doughnuts made of different grains, in varying sizes, perfect as a treat or a party dessert. They have gluten-free! Kind of pricey ($4/doughnut regular sized).

Anthony C.Anthony Chouloute: Get the Peanut Butter & Jam doughnut. It’s a PB&J sandwich in dessert form.

Baked By Melissa is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

5. Baked By Melissa

8.0
109 E 42nd St (btwn Park & Lexington), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Midtown East · 38 tips and reviews

Bug E.Bug E: Far fom the best cupcakes. Had smores, red velvet, and cookie dough. Cute, but not again.

DeeDee: Best cupcakes I've ever had in my whole life 😍 so worth the wait!

Lia Deliana S.Lia Deliana S.: Try all the flavors!!! One for each flavor ;p

The Sea Fire Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

6. The Sea Fire Grill

8.1
158 E 48th St (Lexington And 3rd), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 55 tips and reviews

Paula E.Paula Edgar: Get the red velvet ice cream!!! You're welcome!

Andrew B.Andrew Belanger: Great food, ambiance, and fun. Can't go wrong with any dish- NY strip was the best I've had. Shoutout to our waiter Jaime for making it a night to remember.

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The jumbo lump crab cake, topped with red pepper coulis, is a perfect first course. Read more.

Quality Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

7. 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.

The Modern is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

8. 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.

BLOUIN ARTINFOBLOUIN ARTINFO: Begin or end your MoMA trip at this award-winning restaurant, which showcases German artist Thomas Demand. Look closely - the forest is not real but created with 270,000 intricate paper leaves. Read more.

The Shops at The Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

9. The Shops at The Plaza

7.7
1 W 58th St (5th Ave), New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Midtown East · 5 tips and reviews

Emeltri G. A.Emeltri G. Alegre: Be sure to visit Gramercy Park Flower Shop ;). And also great place to hang tasty foods and frozen yogurt

Felicia V.Felicia Valentine: One of the cutest flower boy I did ever see ♥ and very charming too ;)

Sheshelaghost L.Sheshelaghost LaGhost: One of a kind pieces! A-List fav! Womens clothes & Accessories.

Eclair Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

10. Eclair Bakery

8.6
305 E 53rd St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Sutton Place · 46 tips and reviews

Kourosh B.Kourosh Behnam: Great place for pastry. I wish the coffee was just as good. The creme brûlée was a bit eggy. One of the best tiramisu I have ever had.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A small bakery with some excellent pastries. Don't miss the fresh croissants.

Zayed K.Zayed Khan: One of the better pains au chocolat I've had in NYC. Buttery w/o being heavy, perfectly flaky, and a healthy amount of filling (double chocolate rolls: rich and not overly sweet).

Grand Central Terminal is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

11. Grand Central Terminal

8.9
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · Midtown East · 1469 tips and reviews

Steve K.Steve Kovach: Magnolia bakery coming soon to grand central = red velvet cupcakes on the ride home.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Missed your train? Head downstairs to the amazing food court to pass the time – we particularly like a slice of cheesecake from Junior’s or a red velvet from Magnolia.

Abdullah M.Abdullah Mamun: I have to say these guys made a great choice in making this location of Grand Central as their new store. This looks fantastic - kudos'

Mangia is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

12. 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

Roast Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

13. Roast Kitchen

7.4
423 Madison Ave (btwn 48 & 49th Aves), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 23 tips and reviews

A T.A T: Hot and cold salads are amazing! The herb chicken is to die for.

Ashley R.Ashley Rose: Download the app "roast" to get your 11th bowl free and to skip the line!

Melissa T.Melissa T: Always so disorganized! Your best bet is to order a hot dish right off the menu. Making your own or getting a cold bowl adds 10 minutes to your wait time!

Crave Fishbar is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

14. Crave Fishbar

8.0
945 2nd Ave (at E 50th St.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 103 tips and reviews

Matt B.Matt Bernstein: Squid ink spaghetti was amazing. Really spicy and good. Lots of shrimp on top.

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The restaurant's yellow fin tuna confit sandwich, topped with fried artichokes and served on fresh focaccia, is a favorite. Read more.

Dustin L.Dustin Lee: Check your bill before you pay. They put a $50 gratuity on my (originally) $127 bill and then proceed to give me an attitude when I asked about it.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Midtown East, New York.

15. 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.