We all know everyone loves a good sweet treat. Luckily, the East Village knows how to Dessert. From carefully crafted crepes to light and airy cinnamon buns, we guarantee these local spots will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. Check out these eight dessert places near StuyTown!
Veniero’s opened its doors in 1894 and has been serving handmade sweet traditions over on 11th Street ever since. They’ve been featured on Food Network’s Road Tasted and Good Morning America, and for good reason. From iconic rainbow cookies and tiramisu to their legendary New York cheesecake, there’s definitely a treat here with your name on it.
Craving a crepe? Inspired by the streets of Tokyo, T-Swirl Crepe serves up fresh, gluten free (!) Japanese-style crepes that are as pretty as they are delicious. Sweet tooth? Check out the Chocolate Nut Party and Lychee Romantic. More of a savory fan? We see you. This creperie offers delicious savory options as well, including Chicken Teriyaki and Tuna Nicoise.
Sunday Scaries? Not here. Located on Avenue B, Sunday Morning Bakery brings warm and cozy vibes 7 days a week. Stop by for a fluffy cinnamon roll that’s practically a hug in pastry form. Some fan favorites are Cream Cheese Frosted, Blueberry Lemon Curd, and Caramel Pecan.
Whether you’re looking for a classic cone, an overflowing Sundae Dasher, or the iconic aFudgie the Whale cake, Carvel has got you covered. Located right next to StuyTown, this sweet spot serves a variety of hard serve and soft serve flavors like Lemonberry Crumble Scooped, Rasberry Sorbet, and Chocolate Hazelnut. Stop by for a cool and creamy treat today!
Soft serve, but make it surreal. Surreal Creamery is your new go-to for wildly fun desserts in a mason jar. We’re talking taro and matcha soft serve with cookie crumbs and graham crackers. Oh, and we can’t forget about the bubble tea. There’s a whole lineup of flavors to explore, including Taro Milk Tea, Brown Sugar Bubble Tea, and Match Milk Tea.
Big cookies. Even bigger flavor. Located right on the corner of 19th Street and 1st Avenue, Chip City offers gooey, oversized cookies that are anything but ordinary. They’ve got Galaxy Brownie, S’mores and, wait for it…Espresso Martini cookies that are all for sale. With a rotating menu of bold flavors, there’s always something new to obsess over.
Mini treats with major flavor. Minnie’s Bakeshop specializes in bite-sized layered dessert squares composed of mini cakes sandwiched together with icing and a unique topping of your choice. Fan favorites include Red Velvet, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Lemon Raspberry. Pick up one (or twelve) today!
Looking for a sweet way to start your day? Don’t let the name fool you, Cinnabon is more than just cinnamon rolls. Located right next to StuyTown, this spot serves CinnaSweeties, BonBites, MiniBon Roll, and the irresistible Center of the Roll! Stop in and let the warm cinnamon scent lead the way.
Written by Maeve McCourtney