Insomnia Cookies is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

1. Insomnia Cookies

7.8
405 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 79th & W 80th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper West Side · 70 tips and reviews

Marlene H.Marlene H: The cookies are always warm and yummy.

LogoTVLogoTV: “The name explains itself. The cookies are always fresh, always addicting, and won't let your hips, ass, or stomach down!” – Meredith, Setup Squad

Michael M.Michael Moses: Always get 3 cookies/person when you walk home drunk from the bars on Amsterdam. It is important you do this.

Vive La Crêpe is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

2. Vive La Crêpe

7.8
189 Columbus Ave (at W 68th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Lincoln Square · 47 tips and reviews

AljoharahAljoharah: Yummy savory and sweet crepes 💯

Marco V.Marco Vincenti: Breakfast creeps are under appreciated!!! This place also has iced coffee drinks- who knew!!

Fernando d.Fernando de Leon: You can't go wrong with the ham and gruyere crepe followed by the Nutella one. Win win.

Milk Bar UWS is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

3. Milk Bar UWS

7.4
561 Columbus Ave (at W 87th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper West Side · 113 tips and reviews

Leanne A.Leanne Alyssa: Cereal milk is super popular but it isn't amazing. Definitely go for birthday cake truffles!!

Amber K.Amber Kho-Udom: Awesome staff <333 ordered the cereal milk soft serve and tipped it over :( staff immediately said "it was already tilting anyways" and gave me a new one for free!!! Ahhh :)

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Whacky flavors of soft serve, sweet cake balls, and big, chewy cookies are the hallmarks of this bakery.

Macaron Parlour is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

4. Macaron Parlour

7.1
560 Columbus Ave (at W 87th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper West Side · 18 tips and reviews

Max T.Max Thomas: Iced coffee is wonderfully New Orleans style with chicory and half-and-half.

Yasser A.Yasser A: Blue bottle coffee and lots of tasty treats.

Christina - E.Christina - Event Details: Best. Macarons. Ever. You must try Candied Bacon with Maple Cream Cheese for breakfast!!!

Cafe Lalo is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

5. Cafe Lalo

201 W 83rd St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 255 tips and reviews

Chelsea B.Chelsea Balkan: #FabuLIST #DubiDO Eggs are all organic and steamed with no oil or butter. Try the aged Gouda with mushrooms and spinach or sharp cheddar with cauliflower. Coffees come with a mini Toblerone. Very cute

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Self-proclaimed as the most famous café in NY – it was in You’ve Got Mail. Open until 2am (Fri & Sat until 4am) makes it the perfect place to go after a show or a late date. It’s a little pricey and c

Rebecca B.Rebecca Brown: It was here where "Shopgirl" (Megan Ryan) awaited inside to finally meet her online interest "NY152" (Tom Hanks). Finding out the true identity of "Shopgirl", Tom Hanks enters as Joe Fox.

IT'SUGAR is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

6. IT'SUGAR

7.3
1870 Broadway (61st St.), New York, NY
Candy Store · Lincoln Square · 15 tips and reviews

Karen C.Karen Cheifetz: Great staff! Buy your loose candy in the flat rate box. It's cheaper than by the lb. depending on how much you get.

Autumn V.Autumn Vasquez: Really awesome place! Lots of cool knick knacks as well as candy :)

AlexisAlexis: The store is really pink and happy. Get a lollipop!

Magnolia Bakery is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

7. Magnolia Bakery

8.6
200 Columbus Ave (at W 69th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lincoln Square · 280 tips and reviews

Pao!!!Pao!!!: Red Velvet Cheesecake! Wonderful and amazing!

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Skip the infamous cupcakes at this NYC standby and give the banana pudding a try.

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

Shake Shack is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

8. Shake Shack

8.7
366 Columbus Ave (at W 77th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 509 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda Williams: Delicious burgers and of course frozen custards!

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.

Dock D.Dock Drumming: Great place to have dinner after visiting The American Museum of Natural History

Amorino is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

9. Amorino

8.7
411 Amsterdam Ave (btwn 79th & 80th Streets), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Upper West Side · 18 tips and reviews

Joaco M.Joaco M: The lime and basil is amazing!

Nathan H.Nathan Holwell: Try the various seasonal and permanent flavours. The presentation and flavour will not disappoint!

Polina W.Polina Weitz: Great gelato and sorbet, one of my favorite chains in NYC. Live the fact that you can take as many flavors as you like, even in the small size cone. It tastes even better than it looks!

16 Handles is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

10. 16 Handles

8.4
2600 Broadway (W 98th St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Upper West Side · 22 tips and reviews

RocioRocio: Matcha frozen yogurt is awesome. Dairy free options too

Sara A.Sara Alissa: The watermelon sorbet with chocolate chips is awesome.

Kristina K.Kristina Karaivanov: BUNHEADS.. Everywhere

Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

11. Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream

7.8
253 Columbus Ave (btwn W. 71 & 72nd Sts), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Lincoln Square · 5 tips and reviews

BaturalpBaturalp: Try vegan strawberry and chocolate fudge brownie! 🍦

MichelleMichelle: Bigger than the Amsterdam location but likely to be just as packed on a busy night.

Alyssa B.Alyssa B.: The lemon something flavor was so good (vegan)

16 Handles is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

12. 16 Handles

8.3
325 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 75th & 76th St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Upper West Side · 50 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Decent self serve yogurt place with lots of choice and wide range of toppings. Salted caramel and Graham crackers are nice, cookie dough and turtle caramel toppings also nice

PrestonPreston: I'm obsessed! This place is amazing! & they always have new/different flavors of Froyo!

charles o.charles orbuch: Donut will be mayor soon

Screme Gelato Bar is one of The 13 Best Dessert Shops in the Upper West Side, New York.

13. Screme Gelato Bar

176 W 94th St (btwn Amsterdam Ave & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Gelato Shop · Upper West Side · 33 tips and reviews

David R.David Rosenberg: You must get the "sweet potato pie" gelato and ask them to shake a little cinnamon on it. It's amazing.

N M.N Martin: Don't mess with the Zohan ... or his Gelato. great unique flavors and amazing tasting Gelato

Brad M.Brad Malat: Delicious!