Magnolia Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla 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

Amanda J.Amanda Jackson: Even a simple vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream is delicious! Ordering lines can be a little confusing if crowded - just pay attention to the hanging signs.

Lindsey T.Lindsey Timberman: Cupcakes are to die for. Vanilla bean cheesecake is heavenly. And pretty much everything I've ever had here has been delicious!

D C.D C🐧: Marble brownie, vanilla cupcake, and ofc the amazing banana bread pudding

Buttercup Bake Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla 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

Ashley H.Ashley Herron: Red velvet and the lemon cupcakes are amazzzzzzing but you can't go wrong with the classic vanilla cake and chocolate icing cupcake.

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!

Let's GoLet's Go: Best Place in NY to Relive Elementary School. Especially with their legendary chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting! They serve cakes, cheesecakes, pies, and other desserts too! Read more.

Benoit Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla in Midtown East, New York.

3. Benoit Bistro

8.4
60 W 55th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews

dara lynnedara lynne: Good prixe fix lunch, excellent service and vegetarian friendly. Get the vanilla cream dessert. Yum!

Kimberley-Marie B.Kimberley-Marie Blanchot: The cheese soufflé and the vanilla millefeuille are so delicious

Emily K.Emily K.: Do not skip these dessert: vanilla millefeuille, chocolate soufflé with pistachio ice cream (with crunchy pistachio bits), profiteroles with tableside chocolate sauce service.

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

4. Magnolia Bakery

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

KarenKaren: Get the "Grand Central" cupcake...marble cake w/ vanilla buttercream!

Valerie S.Valerie Seckler: Vanilla cake iced with chocolate buttercream departs from the usual. It's a treat.

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

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla in Midtown East, New York.

5. The Smith

8.8
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews

Abbie W.Abbie W: R29: Go-to spot for brunch connoisseurs. Sticky glazed donuts served with warm chocolate sauce, vanilla bean French toast, side of Brussels sprouts, cheese grits. Old-fashioned photo booth downstairs.

Summer I.Summer Izkovich: Go to spot for brunch connoisseurs. Start off with a basket of their sweet, sticky glazed donuts served with warm chocolate sauce. Vanilla bean French toast. Photo booth downstairs!

Joe P.Joe Puglisi: The vanilla bean French toast was off the charts

Smith & Wollensky is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla in Midtown East, New York.

6. Smith & Wollensky

8.4
797 3rd Ave (at E 49th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 236 tips and reviews

Hao C.Hao Cheng: Try coconut layer cake with vanilla ice cream!

shell F.shell Fu: Crab cake is great!Coconut Layer cake with vanilla ice cream is also yum!!

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: Their cajun ribeye was pretty tasty & huge. loaded baked potato was my favorite part ;)

Pomme Palais is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla in Midtown East, New York.

7. Pomme Palais

8.3
30 E 51st St. (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Bakery · Midtown East · 20 tips and reviews

nawaf a.nawaf alturki: Iced vanilla latte and vanilla latte

Michael F.Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Wonderful selection of super tasty pastries and desserts, eclaires especially. Great coffee as well.

YvonneYvonne: The food was fantastic and the people extremely friendly!

Anthropologie is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla in Midtown East, New York.

8. Anthropologie

8.8
50 Rockefeller Plz (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Women's Store · Rockefeller Center · 43 tips and reviews

Sos J.Sos Jifri: If u came to USA , u have to shop from Anthropologie .. Their vanilla scent , belts and candles are amazing 😍😊

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: I love Anthro stores, it's like entering a whimsical garden filled with great fashion, home goods and fantastically scented candles. This Rock Center location is hands down the best in Manhattan

Andrés G.Andrés Goñi: www.andresgoni.cl

Ben & Jerry's is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla in Midtown East, New York.

9. Ben & Jerry's

8.0
30 Rockefeller Center, Concourse Level (W 49th St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Rockefeller Center · 36 tips and reviews

Linda N.Linda N: Obsessed with the vanilla froyo here. OBSESSED.

A viajante c.A viajante comilona: Delicious!! Taste is superb

Comedy CentralComedy Central: It's @BenAndJerrys' Free Cone Day! Hit up your closet Scoop Shop or just buy a frosty pint of Stephen Colbert's #AmericoneDream!

Macchiato Espresso Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla in Midtown East, New York.

10. Macchiato Espresso Bar

7.4
141 E 44th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Turtle Bay · 60 tips and reviews

Built F.Built Frenchié: Try the Iced French Vanilla With Chocolate Chip Cookies - Yum

Alexander S.Alexander Saites: Had a vanilla latte. It was definitely on the sweeter side, but nice and smooth.

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: My favorite espresso spot near grand central. Great location with air conditioner, authentic espresso, busy shop with light music, chilling in general

Pennylane Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla in Midtown East, New York.

11. Pennylane Coffee

7.9
305 E 45th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Turtle Bay · 44 tips and reviews

Gopi V.Gopi Vignarajah: Best vanilla latee ever!!

Jeffrey S.Jeffrey Sellers: Beautiful, simple design fitting the Midtown East and diplomat crowd well. Seats about 15 between the communal, table, bench & coffee bar. Stumptown coffee served right. Pastries looked good too.

Maria M.Maria M: Stumptown coffee? Yes please!!! This place might save UN peeps from horrible cafeteria coffee!!

The Amish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla in Midtown East, New York.

12. The Amish Market

8.0
240 E 45th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Turtle Bay · 75 tips and reviews

Dr. Jenn (.Dr. Jenn (Wynestainedlips): Amazing salad bar!!! Coffee Lovers: Get a Vanilla Nut coffee w/ steamed cream. You're welcome.

Meg T.Meg Towner: Great pasta options here on the hot bar. Made to order pizza and sandwiches too!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite markets in the city, but also a great take-out lunch place with yummy sandwiches – try the Fresh Turkey with Brie. Coffee is top notch too!

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

13. Starbucks

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

Kat D.Kat Dawson: Iced chai tea latter with soy milk and a shot of vanilla is perfect for a hot day

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.

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

14. Quality Meats

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

Hazel D.Hazel Doyle: Never mind the tender juicy steaks and the excellent service you need to go for the sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice-cream.

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.

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla in Midtown East, New York.

15. Shake Shack

8.0
49 Grand Central Terminal, Lower Level Dining Concourse, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Midtown East · 126 tips and reviews

Kevin D.Kevin Dudley: Believe the hype. A double with cheese is a great place to start. Add on an order of fries and a vanilla shake and you'll be in heaven. Good luck finding a table or seat...

Bin Y.Bin Yang: Holy lines. Alas, it's 2015 so go grab yourself the latest and the greatest - shackmeister burger. It's the best burger on the menu with almost no veges, just crispy marinated shallots!

Christina ♏.Christina ♏️: Pay by card instead of cash and skip the line!