The 7 Best Places for Vanilla Cake in Midtown East, New York

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.

Tarrah: Red Velvet cupcake is by far the best in the city!! I also suggest the Peanut Butter & Jelly cupcake- jelly filled with peanut butter frosting ;) Read more.

New York Habitat: Get the banana pudding and some red velvet cupcakes. Eat it all in one sitting, rinse, repeat.

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

Nazli Oguz: incredible banana pudding!But overall anything you can get is super tasty, caramel pecan cheesecake is my second favorite!

Bravo: Can anyone say Red Velvet cupcakes???? Oh My God.... (Christopher loves them) When Al and I are in the city it's a definite stop. -Caroline Manzo, Real Housewives of NJ

Sexy LF: Need an infusion of energy? This Starbucks gives you a double dose. If Josie takes your order you'll be upbeat even if there's a line. She's got such a great spirit. Positive energy + coffee = power!

V. Bella: The new Hazelnut Macchiato is a must have!

Brooks K.: Be extra nice to the baristas. They're the best.

Susan S.: The herb grilled salmon is fantastic! The fish is cooked really well. The sides are all nice but the Brussels sprouts and quinoa (with corn and black beans) are my favorites.

Amanda Barry: Delicious, healthy selection. Their walnut crusted salmon is to die for.

Baturalp: Everything you get here is served at room temperature or cold. Pack your lunch and microwave it in the office. Who wants cold salmon?!

Kelly Ramos: Amazing candy selection. They have everything from shirts to iPhone cases. Cocktails are awesome on the second floor. It Can get packed at times but the candy is worth it. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

People: A real-life Candy Land with two floors of rainbow sweets that beckon stars like Taylor Swift and the Beckham boys. Tip: Get bang for your buck with the pre-packed baskets.

Fitness Magazine: Is your bf bored? Tell him he can take a hike. Research shows that 90% of women can experience cravings (mmm chocolate) several times a month, versus only 50% of men.

Tom Cushing: Had a delicious steak and egg breakfast. They even had gluten free toast!

Lisa Kelsey: a good breakfast place

Serious Eats: Stop in here for what may be the best pancakes in Midtown - buttery, slightly crispy, and fluffy.