Cheesecake, Cannoli and Sponge Cake in Manhattan

4.6 (1,033)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 19:00; Fri, 12:00 – 20:00; Sat, 11:00 – 20:00; Sun, 11:00 – 19:00

79 Mott St

Japanese cheesecakes that sit between a light sponge and a cheesecake are the draw at this tiny bakeshop at 79 Mott St, along with tarts, bite-sized versions of its signature items and ube cream puffs with a crunchy shell. It opens at noon on weekdays and 11 AM on weekends.

4.5 (985)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 20:00

108 Mulberry Street

Cannoli, lobster tails and house-made ice cream lead the counter at this Little Italy pastry shop at 108 Mulberry Street, with biscotti and custom cakes too. Staff offer two ice cream samples, a small seating area suits an Americano, and it is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM.

4.7 (604)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 08:00 – 18:00; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 19:00

26A Elizabeth St

Black sesame lattes made with Counter Culture coffee and croffles topped with matcha cream and strawberries come from this small cafe at 26A Elizabeth St, with Balthazar pastries that often sell out by early afternoon. About 14 seats fill a window bar and tiny tables, and it opens daily at 8 AM.

4.6 (759)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 19:30

118 Baxter St

Sponge cakes so moist they taste almost like custard have come out of this family bakery at 118 Baxter St from 1984, in green tea, chocolate chip and coconut flavors, with egg tarts and Bangkok tea too. The room is roomy and old-school, and it is open daily from 7 AM to 7:30 PM.