Buttercup Bake Shop is one of The 11 Best Places for 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

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!

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

2. Quality Meats

8.8
57 W 58th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 317 tips and reviews

Susan K.Susan Kim: Best service and melt in your mouth porter house for two. Velvet cake with caramel and butterscotch sauce is a must try.

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!

Brett F.Brett Fromme: Great cuts of beef and delicious sides. Always a great meal, but you can quickly run up a very big bill here. My #2 steakhouse in Manhattan!

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

3. 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 Velvet Cake 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

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 Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

5. 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!

Stina P.Stina P.: a modern crowd for a modern place with a modern menu for a modern world that appreciates modern art. aka the best of Danny Meyer. i am in love with this restaurant.

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

6. Mangia

7.7
50 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews

Adam H.Adam Handley: Great fresh Italian. Lots of different salads and meats to choose from. High quality. Not cheap nyc Italian deli junk

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 Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

7. Starbucks

7.5
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 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.

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

9. Karizma Lounge

7.2
244 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hookah Bar · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews

DejaDeja: The food is good . Dark lighting ! Great place for drinks w your friends or even a date

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

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

10. 'Essen

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

Kenny C.Kenny Costello: Great place to get food if you feel like you would like to eat some food. And they have the items usually found at a Botega, so it's a great combo with all you need. Tastes delicious too!!

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 Velvet Cake in Midtown East, New York.

11. Starbucks

7.1
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.