NYC Date Nights, From Median Paths to Dessert Stops
Walk Allen Street's eight-section median path, with benches for pauses and a comfort station at Delancey Street. Washington Heights adds scratch-made cakes and paninis, while Forest Hills covers coffee, donuts, ice cream, and custom cakes.
NYC Walk and Treats
Allen Malls After-Hours Walk
This median path runs from East Houston Street to East Broadway, linking the Lower East Side, Bowery, and Chinatown. Eight numbered sections divide the route, and each contains its own walkway. Benches line the full extension, offering a place to pause during an evening stroll. The public park is open 24 hours every day. Entry is free. A comfort station stands at the intersection of Allen and Delancey Street, adding a practical stop along the promenade.
Washington Heights Bakery Break
D'Maritza's Cake Shop pairs scratch-made cakes with savory choices on Amsterdam Avenue. Same-day cake orders cover plans that come together late. Some recent reviews praise the soft, moderately sweet tres leches. Others raise concerns about cake quality, decoration, hygiene, and value. Bagels, croissants, paninis, and wraps offer a less sugary stop. The shop closes at 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday service ends at 4:00 PM.
Late Scoops on Austin Street
Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins share a counter in Forest Hills, pairing coffee and donuts with ice cream scoops and custom cakes. The OREO Cookie Cake adds a specialty choice. Dine-in and delivery are available. Peak periods can bring slower service as staff handle coffee preparation, the register, and online orders. The shop is open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Check allergen information at the counter. Customers also report occasional gaps in the display cases.
