The best bakeries & sweet shops in Brooklyn

Spacious patisserie offering a range of sweet and savory croissants, eclairs and tarts.

1357 Broadway

Tiny bakery serving up signature oversized chocolate chip cookies, plus brioche, scones & more.

2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd (New York)

Warm bake shop specializing in breads and pastries, plus bagels.

1294 3rd Ave (New York)

Dessert shop offering ice cream infused with spirits, including champagne sorbet and espresso martini flavors.

1165 Broadway (New York)

Stylish ice-cream parlor specializing in a wide range of gelato flavors plus sorbet and frozen yogurt.

1561 2nd Ave (New York)

Family-owned ice cream shop offering scoops, shakes & other treats with unique flavors.

184 Malcolm X Blvd (New York)

Bakery turning out bread, desserts, and other baked goods, plus prepared foods.

76-01 77th Ave (Glendale)

Outpost of a popular NYC bakery offering its famous assortment of cookies.

1484 3rd Ave (New York)

Circa-1934 chain known for its soft-serve ice cream & custom cakes, mainly for take-out.

318 Jerusalem Ave (Hempstead)

Neighborhood bakery offering artisan breads, French pastries, cakes & tarts, plus sidewalk seating.

2664 Broadway (New York)

Canadian chain for signature premium-blend coffee, plus light fare, pastries & breakfast sandwiches.

380 Peninsula Blvd (Hempstead)

Family-owned store with a large selection of handmade gelato flavors, including dairy-free and vegan options.

1141 Broadway (New York)

Chains of Italian ice cream parlors serving gelato, sorbet and creamy hot chocolate.

414 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

Mellow, dimly lit cafe & bakery selling cappuccino, croissants & Eastern European treats.

1030 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

Bright, high-ceilinged bakery featuring handmade breads & baked goods, plus coffee & sandwiches.

18 E 16th St (New York)

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

247 Greenwich St (Hempstead)

Casual ice-cream shop specializing in homemade varieties as well as malts and sundaes.

539 E Main St (Islip)

Small-batch, Black-owned ice cream shop offering creative flavors and catering services.

1642 Lexington Ave (New York)

Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.

730 Fulton Ave (Hempstead)

Funky, colorful ice cream destination since 1974 also boasts egg creams, fries & hot dogs.

113 Avenue A (New York)

Relaxed bakery known for custom cakes, cupcakes and pies, plus coffee.

997 1st Ave (New York)

Bakery chain known for its signature chocolate chip cookies, which are baked fresh daily.

2 W 18th St (New York)

Loftlike Greek bakery/cafe offering housemade pastries, savory pies & salads, plus yogurt & more.

512 Broome St (New York)

Quaint bakery & cafe serving a rotating menu of updated classics featuring stone-milled flour.

31 Essex St (New York)

Classic cafe serving cannoli, gelato & other Italian desserts with espresso & wine since 1973.

148 Mulberry St (New York)

Premium Swedish pick-and-mix candy store offering a large selection of chocolates, gummies, licorice, and marshmallows.

1220 Lexington Ave (New York)

Outpost for fresh breads, giant cookies & other baked treats near the iconic original.

351 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

Popular bakery in a quaint space whipping up cakes & cupcakes, plus pies & cheesecakes.

184 9th Ave (New York)

Dessert place with a retro vibe & hard-to-find candies, plus gourmet ice cream, gelato & coffee/tea.

404 E 73rd St (New York)

New York-based bakery featuring treats such as tarts, cheesecakes, and brownies, plus coffee.

1580 Broadway (New York)

This bakery specializing in cookies offers 45+ different varieties, including gluten-free options.

362 W 45th St (New York)

This NYC outpost of a Swedish bakery chain serves up favorites like cardamom & cinnamon buns.

348 W 14th St (New York)

Cozy bakery and pizzeria? serving a range of pastries, along with pizza, sandwiches and salads.

8 W 40th St (New York)

This bakery-cafe headed by pastry chef Dominique Ansel serves up creative & beautiful French treats.

189 Spring St (New York)

Spooky-chic candy store stocking familiar favorites and homemade treats.

16 Wilson Ave

Since 1937 this shop has been stocking all types of candy, nuts & dried fruit from floor-to-ceiling.

108 Rivington St (New York)

Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.

5200 Kings Hwy Suite B

Cheerful bakeshop serving classic homemade cupcakes, pies & other treats at the counter.

1000 3rd Ave 1st Floor (New York)

Cupcakes are the specialties of this bakery that also vends treats like cookies & banana pudding.

365 Grand St (New York)

Bakery for quirky, inventive desserts from lauded pastry chef Christina Tosi.

246 Mott St (New York)

Upscale bakery with Parisian origins, specializing in French macarons in a number of flavors.

398 W Broadway (New York)

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

270 Greenwich St (New York)

Bakery known for a wide variety of inventive, one-bite cupcakes, some dipped in chocolate.

110 Fulton St (New York)

Cupcakes, puddings, pies & cakes are made using sustainable ingredients in an eco-friendly space.

30 Prince St (New York)

Nut-free bakery boasting cupcakes as well as cookies, brownies and cakes.

1673 Lexington Ave (New York)

Ice cream parlor specializing in Italian-style gelato and chocolate.

861 Broadway (New York)

This bakery chain, which originated in Japan, whips up signature cream puffs in a range of flavors.

239 E 53rd St (New York)

Cheerful bakeshop serving classic homemade cupcakes, pies & other treats at the counter.

401 Bleecker St (New York)

Small European chocolate shop featuring handmade truffles, cookies & over 100 flavors of licorice.

140 W 55th St #1 (New York)

Bakery known for wedding and special-occasion cakes, as well as cookies, donuts, and cupcakes.

547 E Main St (Islip)

Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.

80-16 Cooper Ave Spc 3110 (Glendale)

Pastries, fresh bread & celebrated oversized cookies in a relaxed spot that has counter seating.

340 Lafayette St (New York)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

60 W 8th St (New York)

Cupcakes are the draw at this cute, yellow bakeshop also offering cookies, pies & ice cream.

228 Bleecker St (New York)

Bakery for cruffins (croissant muffins with different fillings) & other imaginative treats.

120 Rivington St (New York)

Small chain of family-owned bake shops creating cupcakes in both traditional & adventurous flavors.

335 Union Ave

Grab-&-go counter for pies, pastries & cakes, plus custom orders for special occasions.

716 7th Ave (New York)

Small store retailing chocolates and truffles, including champagne-flavored.

620 5th Ave (New York)

Bakery specializing in custom cakes and other treats for special occasions.

Holly Ave (Hempstead)

Acclaimed French-Asian patisserie serving elegant cakes, pastries & coffee.

332 E 9th St (New York)

Warm hangout offering signature desserts, some savory items, plus a coffee bar & an outdoor patio.

139 Smith St

Brand-name candy store stocking a huge selection of chocolate, sweets, collectibles & gifts.

20 Times Square, 701 7th Ave (New York)

Sweet shop for artful vegan chocolates, macarons & baked goods by a New Paltz–based team.

440 E 9th St (New York)

Trendy outpost mixing Asian elements like green tea & yuzu into cookies, cakes & boba drinks.

13 St Marks Pl (New York)