This October 14th, on National Dessert Day, let your sweet tooth guide you to all the dessert shops, candy stores, luxurious bakeries, and fine patisseries of NYC. From Hojicha Ice cream to an ultimate combo of affogatos and warm bombolonis, NYC makes even a plain old slide of cake look exciting.
We have zeroed-in on the top dessert spots in New York City serving iconic desserts. May this year’s National Dessert Day be filled with sugar rush and city vibes, and the best sweet delights you have had in your life.
Perfect Spots To Celebrate National Dessert Day In NYC This October 14th, 2024
Doughnut Plant
Address: 379 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002, United States
The handcrafted donuts that made this donut shop famous are even in their most plain flavors, so delicious that you should expect a crowd this October 14th on National Dessert Day. We take tours around the city for the sweet treats but haven’t found a single spot that does donuts better than Doughnut Plant. They are giving out a limited edition special NYC box, in which 6 Brooklyn Blackout, Grand Central Mini, and Black & White donuts are present. What better way to sample all the sweet flavors of NYC in one go?
Settepani Bakery
Address: 602 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
Settepani has a bakery where desserts are even more satisfying under the scrutiny of Italian maestros who achieve the lightest and crispiest crusts, sweetest cakes, and the smoothest gelatos. Warm bombolonis with vanilla ice cream, flourless cakes – gluten-free and chocolate-filled, and homemade panettone are some of the most famous desserts at this bakery. And don’t forget to check out the Nonna style Tiramisu this 14th October, on National Dessert Day, 2024. This Southern Italian eatery has the best desserts NYC has to offer.
Confectionery!
Address: 440 E 9th Street, New York, NY 10009, United States
Who says you can’t join NYC’s dessert lovers on National Dessert Day if you are a vegan? Your sugary journey doesn’t have to stop due to limited dessert options, as this chocolate shop offers vegan sweet delights, even milk chocolates and ice creams! They use coconut and nut milks which makes it a safe space for people with dairy allergies. So, this October 14th, this chocolate shop may be the best decision you will make as you indulge in assorted macarons, double chocolate brownies, cupcakes, etc. Even the dogs get their own little crackers with carrots, peanut butter, or other goodies!
Soft Swerve
Address: 85B Allen Street, New York, NY 10002, United States
Next spot to mark our calendars for National Dessert Day, October 14th, 2024, is Soft Swerve ice cream shop! It’s a very bright, cheerful little place mostly focusing on Asian flavors like Oolong Tea ice cream, Purple Yam ice cream, Hojicha Ice cream, Thai Tea Cup, etc. Even when compared to the finest and fanciest dessert spots in New York, the incredible soft-serve flavors by this ice cream shop make it a must-stop destination if you are looking for a quick dessert fix. And the best part? Their ice creams aren’t horribly sweet, just perfectly balanced. We’re pretty sure you will love them!
Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream
Address: 88 W Houston Street, New York, NY 10012, United States
Morgenstern’s is an unpretentious, hole-in-the-wall sort of ice cream shop in NYC, but it is your task to find this hidden dessert spot in NYC on National Dessert Day, 2024. Walking in, you’ll be greeted with an almost-all-white tiny shop that looks aesthetically pleasing and the perfect backdrop for the colorful ice cream pies, sundaes, affogatos, and milkshakes. And don’t forget to snag an ice cream pint for yourself as you head home – there are so many delicious flavors to choose from, like vanilla, chocolate, tropics, strawberries, bananas, etc.
Urban Dessert Lab
Address: 95 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002, United States
The dessert shop may be best known for its plant-based ice creams, but its chocolate peanut butter pretzel dessert offering is the unexpected sweet delight every New Yorker with a sweet tooth needs to try. It combines a sweet crème base with hard pretzels and peanut butter sauce – very vegetarian and perfect for those who cannot tolerate lactose. The vibe of this shop is very distinct – quite cozy at first glance and looks like a little dessert laboratory where pastry chefs are constantly churning out delicious sweets to try on National Dessert Day, 2024.
Emack & Bolio’s
Address: 389 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024, United States
A variety of frozen yogurt flavors ooze out of this colorful ice cream shop in the Carlos Turner shopping mall. This place feels like one of those makeshift blanket forts where we used to host our tea parties as kids. Decorated with handmade menus and labels, ice cream cones, and drawings on shelves, the place has creativity everywhere. The Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip frozen yogurt is perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings this October 14th on National Dessert Day if you live in NYC!
Surreal Creamery
Address: 538 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016, United States
Make this National Dessert Day in NYC extra sweet by getting yourself a mason jar special. Surreal Creamery has a lot of those, such as Matcha Made In Heaven (for our matcha-obsessed girlies), Nom Nom Cookie (monster cookie ice cream for the little ones), or Earl Grey Everyday (with Earl Grey ice cream, perfect for those who are looking for that citrusy and caffeine punch!) You can also customize your mason jar, or, if not in the mood, opt for the Matcha or Taro bubble tea flavors instead. It’s a small place, but don’t you take their desserts for granted!
