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Confectionery! is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

1. Confectionery!

8.7
440 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 3 tips and reviews

Ani M.Ani Mamourian: 11/10. Try ANYTHING, especially the brownie if they have it. Great place to buy chocolates to share with non-vegan friends/family too!!

Steve D.Steve Dean: according to my two friends next to me, the pistachio sugar cookie is "the perfect balance of sugar and pistachio"

Lin d.Lin da: Pistachio cookies 🥰

Fong On is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

2. Fong On

8.6
81 Division St (Eldridge Street), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Chinatown · 12 tips and reviews

KateKate: Love the sweet tofu pudding and soy bean drink. Can’t go wrong!

BonBon: Been going To this place since I was a Kid at the old location on Mott. New incarnation is much nicer and modern but extremely sloooow/young 🐢 staff. The old man who retired was fast ⚡️

Robert MaherRobert Maher: Great freshly made Tofu

Lady M Cake Boutique is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

3. Lady M Cake Boutique

8.6
1178 Broadway (W28th), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · NoMad · 15 tips and reviews

Julie S.Julie Soscia: So many wonderful cakes! You must try the layered crepe-style cake in lemon or matcha flavors, but pretty much anything here will cure your sweet tooth.

FaisalFaisal: Just get their signature mille crepes.

Julie S.Julie Soscia: You must try the layered crepe-style cake in lemon or matcha flavors, but pretty much anything here will leave you satisfied.

Seed + Mill is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

4. Seed + Mill

8.6
Chelsea Market, New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Chelsea · 24 tips and reviews

Colin S.Colin Shaw: Goat's milk ice cream was the bomb! Be bold and ask to be surprised. Got a pistachio/cranberry halva with white and dark chocolate shavings that was delicious!

Rachel B.Rachel B: Halva topped tahini soft serve

Sammy B.Sammy Bird: Goat's milk ice cream was the bomb! B

Chocolat Moderne is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

5. Chocolat Moderne

8.8
27 W 20th St Ste 904 (Between 5th & 6th Avenues), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Flatiron District · 15 tips and reviews

AriAri: Helpful staff and a wide selection of unusual chocolate herbs, spices, flavors, etc. Very homey.

lindsay f.lindsay frey: On the weekend they open up the "factory" for visitors--free chocolate tasting! Owner herself is there in the back, painting and packing beautiful delicious chocolates... definitely visit!

Alex W.Alex W: Store is on the 9th floor - basically just a smaller kitchen with a counter for sales. Staff is super friendly and the chocolates are absolutely delicious!

MarieBelle is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

6. MarieBelle

9.2
484 Broome St (btwn W Broadway & Wooster St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · SoHo · 101 tips and reviews

Hailey C.Hailey Caldwell: Such a sweet staff and their hot chocolate is so rich, highly recommend if you are looking for a quick, sweet bite!

IrinkaIrinka: Very good service!!! Friendly 'barista' lovely hot chocolat drinks en lemon merengue tart. Lovely place!!!!

Graphic AgencyGraphic Agency: Full of smoky fire, the chipotle and ancho-tinged spicy hot chocolate is mind blowing. If you're open to a new adventure, check out the decadent white chocolate and hazelnut milk chocolate varieties.

Ladurée is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

7. Ladurée

9.1
864 Madison Ave (btwn E 70th & E 71st St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 256 tips and reviews

Margaret W.Margaret Wang: The macarons really are worth the money. Ladurée does a great job with texture and flavor balance.

Dolapo F.Dolapo Falola: The rose macaron here is lovely. Unlike their "no photos" policy

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Make sure there's a soft-hued pistachio macaron in your order; add on a vanilla speckled with what seems like a million vanilla beans; and a salty caramel that's bold on the salt.

Minamoto Kitchoan is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

8. Minamoto Kitchoan

8.7
509 Madison Ave (btwn E 52nd & E 53rd St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Midtown East · 38 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Delicate Japanese sweets, including a unique and delicious single-serving of jelly that turns into sorbet when frozen.

JustinJustin: Going to relocate soon to Madison b/w 52nd and 53rd. Closed til July 10th.

ММММ: Ask for the frequent buyer card. For every $5 you spend, you get a stamp. Once you have 20 stamps, you can redeem $5 against your next purchase -- it's like a 5% discount!

Alimama is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

9. Alimama

8.7
89 Bayard St (btwn Mulberry & Mott St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Chinatown · 26 tips and reviews

MaiMai: Their mocha donuts remind me of the mochi donut from Mister Donut in Japan which I love 😋!

BonBon: Great mochi doughnut holes and early grey milk tea

MichaelMichael: great mochi donut and cream puffs

Rice to Riches is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

10. Rice to Riches

8.4
37 Spring St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · NoLita · 395 tips and reviews

Stella R.Stella Ricci: If you love rice pudding and want to try other flavors of rice pudding, this is for you! Fun, clean atmosphere. The staff will let you sample some interesting flavors. Give it a try!! Arroz con leche!

chrixchrix: no skinny bitches

Matthew H.Matthew Hurst: Bring a friend so you can split an Epic size. If you can't agree on a flavor, ask to have it split (only works for this size and up).

Miss Madeleine is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

11. Miss Madeleine

8.9
400 E 82nd St, New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Yorkville · 5 tips and reviews

Brad G.Brad Green: The croissants, so fresh they are still warm from the oven, are perfect—soft on the inside, and slightly crunchy and flaky on the outside. The best on the UES.

Charlotte C.Charlotte Cusano: Most delicious, sweet smell inside. Reminded me of Paris. Incredible service. Strawberry croissant did not disappoint. Iced coffee hit the spot too. Great for a quick morning stop.

Laura N.Laura Niz: Best croissant in New York! Try one of the filled one - ham and cheese or peach in the summer

Milk Bar NYC Flagship is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

12. Milk Bar NYC Flagship

8.6
1196 Broadway (W 29th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · NoMad · 14 tips and reviews

Kelsey L.Kelsey L: Giant cookies are a great cake alternative. Customize the dough base and mix-ins. Add a custom message too! 🍪

Jon P.Jon Pressman: Love the cereal soft serve

JasonJason: Is Milk Bar a little overrated? Possibly - but the limited edition flavors and the customer service at this location are fantastic. Can’t recommend this branch enough.

Harbs is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

13. Harbs

8.4
465 W Broadway (at W Houston St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · SoHo · 5 tips and reviews

Dan M.Dan Milano: Lunch special from 11am-3pm let’s you do drinks, pricey entree and cake slice without breaking the bank

Demmi C.Demmi Choo: Found a dead fly at the bottom of my salad. They argued with me and questioned whether the DEAD fly flew into the food AFTER they served it to us and therefore it was “not their fault”?!?! AVOID.

Pat H.Pat Hu: Steak sandwich is all the yums

Kee's Chocolate is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

14. Kee's Chocolate

8.4
315 W 39th St, New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Garment District · 8 tips and reviews

SojinSojin: Thier Ice cream are amazinggggg especially earl gray and black sesame. Awesome flavors!

Stacy K.Stacy Kim: my chinese professor recommended this place! get white chocolate green tea and black sesame :)

Fee O.Fee O: Extremely Fresh, melt in your mouth truffles with great fragrant flavors

Grace Street Cafe is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in New York City.

15. Grace Street Cafe

8.7
17 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Koreatown · 225 tips and reviews

Sergio C.Sergio Caballero: Get the lemonade. It has an amazing taste and balance between sweet and sour. I definitely recommend a lemonade with a muffin.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Beautiful, spacious cafe with great Korean doughnuts (ho-dduk) best topped with ice cream.

Frederick A.Frederick Aquino: Ho-dduk is excellent! Korean pancake stuffed with brown sugar and walnut filling. Warm, gooey, soft, crunchy and not too sweet. It's like a Korean style sticky bun. Very comforting!