Sweet Treats in NYCBest Desserts in the City and where to find them

(As featured on Refinery 29)

By Kush Mahan

Dessert: Chocolate Babka

Where: Breads Bakery, 18 East

16th Street between University

Place and Fifth Ave

Why you need to try it: This

delectable treat has a flaky

exterior with a doughy brioche

interior consisting of chocolate

swirled with nutella. What could

be better? In fact, you’d be hard

pressed to find a better babka in

all of New York City…go ahead

and try!

Dessert: Gelato on a Stick

Where: Popbar, 5 Carmine Street (at 6th ave)

Why you need to try it: Popsicles taken to the next level,

these gelato pops are refreshing and decadent at the same

time. With an innumerable amount of flavors and

customizable toppings, there is undoubtedly something for

everyone with these treats.

Dessert: Jumbo Cookie

Where: Levain Bakery, 167 West 74th Street (Amsterdam Ave)

Why you need to try it: First of all, what’s not to like about a

gigantic cookie? We’re talking huge. That, combined with the

decadent flavors such as dark chocolate peanut butter chip and

chocolate chip walnut, and you’ve got the perfect cookie.

They're definitely worth the wait in line!

Dessert: Banana Split

Where: Empire Diner, 210 10th

Ave, at West 22nd St.

Why you need to try it: Cuz it’s

a banana split! But it’s much

more than just your run-of-the-

mill banana split. With

caramelized banana and 3

heaping scoops of ice cream

smothered in walnuts, chocolate

syrup and whipped cream, this

banana split is the best of its

kind. Better yet? The diner is

open 24/7, so get your fix at any

time of day!

Dessert: The General’s Freezer

Where: The General, 199 Bowery at Spring Street

Why you need to try it: For the dessert connoisseur who wants

a taste of everything, this platter offers mini popsicles, coconut

sorbet in cups of chocolate, mini ice cream sandwiches and

cappuccino semifreddos. Definitely something to try with a group

of friends

What: Taiwanese Shaved Ice

Where: TAO Downtown, 92 9th Ave (at West 16th St.)

Why you need to try it: It’s one of those desserts that you’ll

almost wish you never tried, because you’ll be instantly addicted.

Pineapple-lime ice with mochi, roasted soba and fresh fruit, this

flavorful, fresh treat is like a taste of the tropics.

For more delicious NYC

treats, check out Refinery 29!