NEW YORK CITY

desserts

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Van Leeuwen 

Earl grey tea ice cream from Van Leeuwen is non-negotiable! The best part about this beloved New York City ice cream shop is their adamant refusal to use artificial flavors, keeping the ice cream as natural as possible. None of that artificial junk here folks!

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Levain Bakery

Chances are good that you’ve heard of Levain, arguably the most famous chocolate chip cookies in New York City, if not the world. Consistently ranking among the best desserts in New York City, their gooey chocolate chip walnut cookies have amassed a cult-like following.

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Cronut from Dominique Ansel

With rotating monthly flavors, you will never have the same flovor after the month is over! It's bitter sweet, so don't get too attached. Often considered one of the most innovative bakeries in New York City, Dominique Ansel is beloved by locals and visitors alike.

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Nutella cruffin from Supermoon Bakehouse

The star of the show is the Nutella Cruffin, a mixture between a muffin and croissant which tastes as good as it sounds. Intricate layers of airy doughy goodness entangled with a soft and creamy nutella center. Sheer perfection.

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Chocolate babka from Breads Bakery

A few years ago the chocolate babka at Breads Bakery was named the best in New York City. Dark chocolate ribbons enrobed in Nutella delicately folded into layers of airy dough pockets

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Petee’s Pie Company

Quality doesn’t waver, you can taste the fresh and real ingredients with every bite. Try the banana icebox pie! Regardless of which flavor you get, you’ll understand why we consider this one of the best desserts in New York City.

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Cream puff from Bibble & Sip

Bibble & Sip is a bakery located in midtown. Trained in French confectionery and inspired by Asian flavors, everything they offer is worth a try. The desserts they serve are decorated playfully and are incredibly cute.

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Chocolate Cake from Mah-Ze-Dahr

Chocolate cake has to be mentioned when talking about the best desserts in New York City. You'll be hard pressed to find a slice as good as Mah-Ze-Dahr’s.The cake is thick, I don’t mean the slice, I mean the cake itself is dense. It’s rich, and it’s heavy because it’s moist

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24-Layer Cake from Maison Pickle

Maison Pickle is a beloved restaurant on the Upper West Side where you can expect enormous servings, beautiful presentation and an energetic vibe. Their 24 layer cake is no exception and thus it’s among the best desserts in NYC.

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Nutella Churros from Boqueria

These delicious sticks of fried dough are like little golden nuggets. Finding gold in New York City, it would be a selfish not to share. Oozing with warm Nutella and dusted in just the right amount of sugar and cinnamon, these churros are easily one of the best desserts in New York City.

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