If you've got dessert on the brain, you're in luck: We've found the freshest New York City eateries to quell your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for some dessert.
Chip
298 Bleecker St., West Village
First up, Chip is a cookie bakery and the fourth location of the local chain, whose flagship Astoria shop was included in Gothamist's list of "The 20 Best Cookie Spots in NYC." Stop in for fresh-baked cookies ($3.50 each) in classic varieties like chocolate chip walnut, butterscotch toffee and oatmeal raisin. This spot also offers drinks, like coffee, tea, espresso and, of course, milk (non-dairy, too).
Chip currently holds 4.5 stars out of eight reviews on Yelp, indicating a good response from guests.
Yelper Eleanor W., who reviewed Chip on Oct. 29, wrote, "These cookies are so delicious and HUGE — definitely recommend getting a few different types and sharing among friends. My favorites are the pb&j, butterscotch toffee and can't go wrong with the classic chocolate chip!"
Chip is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Doughnut Plant
198 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg
Doughnut Plant is a doughnut shop specializing in artisanal doughnuts. This is the latest outpost of the bakery, which was founded on the Lower East Side in 1994 and has storefronts around the city. At Doughnut Plant, you can score fresh-made yeast, sourdough and cake doughnuts, as well as vegan and gluten-free varieties. Try one of the signature creations, like the "doughflower" with rose-water glaze, the Brooklyn Blackout chocolate cake doughnut or the savory cacio e pepe "sourdoughnut."
With a four-star rating out of 11 reviews on Yelp, Doughnut Plant has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Shana P. noted, "I had the tres leches doughnut and a cold brew with oat milk. The coffee was good, and the doughnut was delicious."
Doughnut Plant is open from 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday and 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Brooklyn Baklava
42 Fourth Ave., Boerum Hill
Brooklyn Baklava is a baklava bakery that serves up different varieties of the classic Middle Eastern treat. Check out the vermicelli baklava and the half-moon baklava or one of the other baked goods, such as the ghraybeh (Middle Eastern shortbread cookies). Brooklyn Baklava's treats are available individually or in assortments.
Brooklyn Baklava currently holds five stars out of seven reviews on Yelp, indicating excellent reviews.
Yelper Afrah M., who reviewed Brooklyn Baklava on Oct. 20, wrote, "From the variety baklava, almond cake and cookies, everything was fresh and great."
Larry S. added, "Some of the best baklava I have ever tasted."
Brooklyn Baklava is open from 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m. daily.
SweetHoney Dessert
712 60th St., Sunset Park
Finally, SweetHoney Dessert is a spot to score Hong Kong-style desserts and other treats. At SweetHoney Dessert, which has hundreds of locations around the world, expect to find fruit-topped tofu puddings, sweet rice balls, Japanese soufflé pancakes, milk tea and more. The menu also includes savory items like chicken wings and crispy gyoza.
SweetHoney Dessert's current Yelp rating of 3.5 stars out of 17 reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.
Yelper John X., who reviewed SweetHoney Dessert on Sept. 2, wrote, "A great place to go for Hong Kong-style desserts! The mango desserts are sweet, the papaya desserts are refreshing and my wife and I love the creme brûlée."
Meanwhile, Jane N. noted, "Not worth going to. Drinks are expensive for what it's worth, which is below average and nothing special."
SweetHoney Dessert is open from noon–11 p.m. daily.
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