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New York City is enjoying a golden age of desserts. Dubbed a “pastry renaissance” by Vogue and a "bakery renaissance” by Eater, the New York Times situates this moment within the nationwide golden age of American bakeries — and Food & Wine recently named New York City the number one U.S. city for pastries. Truly a dessert epicenter, the city hosts a dazzling array of inventive and delicious sweet treats currently popping up across the city, from Williamsburg to the West Village, the Upper East Side and midtown to Gramercy, and of course—Rockefeller Center.
To help you figure out where to get a taste of New York City’s dessert era for yourself, we’ve gathered our must-try treats. Searching for the best desserts in Manhattan or the best ice cream at iconic dessert spots? Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or just have a serious sweet tooth, it’s the perfect time to indulge in everything from chocolate chip cookies to gelato.
Crookies at Chip City
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rink Level
Croissants stuffed with cookie dough, known as “crookies,” first debuted at a French bakery in 2022 before taking off as a viral TikTok sensation in March 2024. Known for its “ooey-gooey” cookies, Chip City now offers its own take on the crookie in several cookie flavors—including chocolate chip, Dubai chocolate, lemon berry, and the rainbow-sprinkles confetti—each encased in a buttery croissant. These crookies are available for a limited window each day, from 11am to 3pm—so get there early for the best selection. Perfect for anyone chasing brownies, cookies, or the next viral pastry.
Bomboloni at Eataly Caffè
1230 Avenue of the Americas
Inside the first-ever Eataly Caffè, glass cases are packed with savory grab-and-go pizza, panino, and gorgeous Italian sweets—including bomboloni. The cafe refers to these pillowy treats as “the Sicilian answer to the donut.” These fluffy confections come stuffed with an assortment of fillings, including strawberry jam, chocolate-hazelnut spread, pastry cream, and pistachio cream. Hand-filled and rolled in sugar, each bombalone is a labor of love and a joy to devour. A favorite of pastry chefs everywhere.
Churros at The Weather Room
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Perched 67 floors up at Top of the Rock, The Weather Room, a sky-high cafe and bar, offers a casual-yet-elevated, morning-to-night menu of snacks, sandwiches, and drinks—all served alongside breathtaking views. Pair the picture-perfect panorama with cinnamon-sugar churros with a honey-cinnamon chocolate sauce. Whether you enjoy your churros with a morning coffee or a sunset cocktail, settle in and soak up the spectacular world that surrounds you.
Honey cornmeal olive oil cake at The Tipsy Baker
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rink Level
Some cakes are good any time of the day, and the honey cornmeal olive oil cake from The Tipsy Baker—the latest venture from the folks behind bakery and cafe Pain d’Avignon and Café d’Avignon—is one such sweet. Cut into generous wedges, this moist loaf cake is drizzled with wildflower honey syrup and dusted with flaky sea salt and zippy lemon zest. Enjoy with coffee to start your morning right, or have it after dinner to end your day on a sweet note. Ideal for foodies who love rustic, chef-driven creations.
Les Coupes Glacées at Le Rock
45 Rockefeller Plaza
When visiting Le Rock, it’s hard to pick just one thing from the much-raved-about desserts menu, which features the acclaimed salty-sweet profiteroles doused in buckwheat honey fudge and Les Mignardises, an impressive tower of tiny confections for the table. Eater, for example, embraces “all the desserts.” But, if you’re pressed to pick just one and it’s a sundae sort of a day, go with the Les Coupes Glacées. One of the best ice cream experiences in NYC, Les Coupes Glacées offers elegant French-style ice cream sundaes will land on your table in a shallow silvery goblet with two scoops of your choice of seasonal fruit sorbet, gelato, or ice cream (such as lemon mascarpone or butterscotch) alongside a large, sound, wafer-thin cookie that tastes like an ice cream cone.
Bokbunja at NARO
610 5th Avenue, Rink Level
Named after the Korean black-raspberry wine, NARO’s artful bokbunja dessert appears in front of you like a vision. In a scalloped ceramic dish, a sculptural scoop of vivid magenta blackberry ice cream seems to float atop a smooth sea of whipped cream, scattered with crunchy chocolate chunks and powdery red berry bits. Scoop your spoon through the creamy layers and you’ll find moist soy-sauce chocolate cake with jammy swirls. Each sweet-tart bite is a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Affogato at 5 Acres
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rink Level
For an all-in-one pick-me-up and dessert, grab an affogato at 5 Acres—a refined dessert spot for Manhattan foodies. Their take on this popular Italian dessert of murky origins involves a scoop of house-made vanilla bean ice cream in a mug paired with a mini pitcher of espresso from the Brooklyn-based Parlour Coffee’s Prospect blend—a brew the company describes as having a “balance of adventurousness and comfort.” Pour the potent coffee over the scoop and spoon up the melty hot-cold, bittersweet treat with an endearingly tiny spoon.
Bread pudding matcha latte at Matcha Cafe Maiko
30 Rockefeller Plaza
The unexpected combination of earthy, bright green matcha and sweet creamy banana pudding has gained viral popularity—and this Japanese specialty spot takes things up a level: You can add a scoop of nostalgic banana pudding to the top of any of Matcha Cafe Maiko’s iced drinks or parfaits. Whether you opt for a tried-and-true iced matcha latte, a parfait with matcha and ube soft-serve ice cream, or a coconut matcha crème, add a scoop of banana pudding and you’ll see what the buzz is all about. Perfect for foodies who love unique mashups.
Cruller at Daily Provisions
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Daily Provisions’ cruller is “officially the best donut in the city,” according to The Infatuation. Their rave review notes: “We are more confident about this statement than most other things in life.” With a golden, crispy exterior, these twisted rings are amazingly moist on the inside. Pick from a handful of flavors — including maple, cinnamon sugar, raspberry hibiscus, and seasonal offerings, like coffee — and savor alongside your favorite coffee or tea drink. Hands down, this is easily one of the best desserts in NYC.
Ferrero Glacé at Glace
Rockefeller Center Plaza
Inspired by Ferrero Rocher, the popular, gold-wrapped chocolate bonbons, Glace’s decadent hazelnut hot chocolate drink comes topped with a halo of hand-torched marshmallow, whipped cream, Nutella, and toasted hazelnut. Glace’s retro ice cream truck starts offering hot cocoa once the weather turns chilly, and it’s parked on the Plaza, making it a cozy stop to warm up and enjoy Tree’s twinkling lights after an ice skating session at The Rink.
Banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery
1240 Sixth Avenue
Made with creamy vanilla pudding, vanilla wafers, and chunks of fresh banana, Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding is the ultimate nostalgic comfort food. While the beloved bakeshop’s pastel-frosted cupcakes were boosted to fame by the TV show Sex and the City, this delicious pudding isn’t something to sleep on. Opt for this can’t-miss dessert the next time you’re in the mood to sink your spoon into something sweet—it’s one of Manhattan’s most iconic dessert spots for a reason.
Big, fluffy doughnuts at Dough Doughnuts
10 Rockefeller Plaza
Since Dough Doughnuts first started slinging doughnuts in Bed-Stuy in 2010, the shop has built a devoted following around its signature sweet: big, fluffy doughnuts hand-dipped in vivid, flavor-packed glazes. Get favorites—like the tangy hibiscus, passionfruit with cocoa nibs, dulce de leche doughnuts, and several vegan options all year-round. Or pick up a limited-time variety, like pumpkin with candied pumpkin seeds or white chocolate peppermint, from the rotating seasonal menu. If you love flavors like peanut butter or salted caramel, keep an eye out for special seasonal doughnuts crafted by Dough’s talented pastry chefs.
Mille crêpes cake at Lady M
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rink Level
“If mille-feuille and Parisian street crêpes had a baby, it would be Lady M's delicate, nine-inch mille crêpes cake,” says Harper’s Bazaar. Each bite of Lady M’s iconic mille crêpes cakes, composed of 20 alternating layers of cream and exceptionally thin, lacy French crêpes, feels like a decadent treat, without being overly sweet. The stacked cakes come in an array of mouthwatering flavors, including passionfruit, pistachio, matcha, purple yam, jasmine calamansi, and strawberry shortcake. Add it to your best desserts in NYC list right alongside classic cheesecake, treats from your favorite cake shops, and even bagels.
Tiramisu at Jupiter
620 5th Avenue, Rink Level
For a delicious way to cap off a meal of savory antipasti, handmade pastas, and Italian wines at Jupiter, order the classic tiramisu. Named after the Italian phrase for “pick me up,” this beloved crowd-pleaser does exactly that. Concocted with delectable strata of coffee-soaked ladyfingers alternated with creamy layers of fresh mascarpone from upstate New York and topped with a dusting of Valrhona chocolate powder, the generous portion makes it great for sharing. Ask for extra spoons, a glass of Vin Santo—the caramel-inflected dessert wine—or an espresso, and dig in.
Chocolate Rugelach at Breads Bakery
1230 Avenue of the Americas
This institution is known and loved for its quintessential chocolate babka and fresh breads, and their newest baked good—the babka pizza—is making a splash. But don’t miss their chocolate rugelach, with its super-thin layers of pastry and mix of chocolate ganache and Nutella. Named the absolute best rugelach in New York City by Grubstreet, this mini, croissant-shaped sweet is perfectly soft and flaky. Plus, they’re available in bulk, making it ideal for sharing with loved ones during holidays and festive occasions.
To find more treats to try in New York City, explore all of Rockefeller Center’s options for confections and desserts.
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