Some cake shops in New York have been slicing the same recipe since before the subway had express trains, and some opened last year and already have a line out the door. The cake shops on this page have earned 14,737 Google reviews between them, more than any other category we track in the city, and ratings run a tight 4.5 to 4.8 across the board.
Short answer: Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe in the East Village leads on volume with a 4.5 rating across 5,443 reviews, the deepest track record in New York, baking since 1894. Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe carries the highest rating at 4.8 across 1,589 reviews, known for its award-winning croissants and custom cakes. A full 10 to 12 person cake at Mille-Feuille runs $59.90, with a Croquembouche starting at $127.50.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days
Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe
4.5★★★★★5,443 Google reviews
Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe has operated on East 11th Street since 1894, making it one of the oldest cake shops on this list by more than a century. It bakes a wide range of Italian pastries alongside whole cakes and individual slices, plus its well-known New York cheesecake, and it ships nationwide from the same recipes. The cafe offers sit-down service alongside its bakery counter, and reviewers describe browsing the menu ahead of a visit because the selection is so large. It's open every day from morning into the evening.
What people praise
- Cakes and cheesecakes reviewers call out of this world, fresh and authentic
- A dazzling variety of pastries and cakes, sold by the slice or whole
- A vintage cafe atmosphere reviewers say still feels like the original 1894 shop
- Sit-down cafe service in addition to bakery counter pickup
- A staff member, Angel, praised by name for helping pick out a Mother's Day cake
Worth knowing
- One reviewer described a mixed birthday cake experience at the connected cafe, though the bakery staff resolved it warmly
- As the most popular shop on this list, plan ahead for weekend pickup
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Review volume5,443 · 98th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown75% 5-star
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Our take: Veniero's ranks first on the deepest review base on this page, 5,443 reviews against a solid 4.5 rating. Over 130 years in the same East Village spot, that's a hard track record to match.
📍342 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
NY Bakery and Desserts Midtown
4.6★★★★★3,788 Google reviews
NY Bakery and Desserts Midtown sits on 7th Avenue and carries an extensive menu of custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies and international pastries, from tres leches to gluten-free opera cake to Italian cannoli. Its site lists individually priced cake slices and whole cakes alongside weekly discounted items. Reviewers describe it as a spot to grab a quick slice or order a full custom cake for an occasion. It's open around the clock.
What people praise
- A wide variety spanning Mexican, French and Italian dessert traditions in one shop
- Custom cakes reviewers say looked beautiful and tasted even better
- Friendly staff who helped choose designs and flavors for special occasions
- Convenient Midtown location near major foot traffic
- Round-the-clock hours
Worth knowing
- A handful of reviewers reported quality issues with specific items like baklava and flan, so ask what's freshest that day
- One reviewer flagged an undisclosed credit card surcharge, so confirm payment terms before ordering
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Review volume3,788 · 93th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
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Our take: NY Bakery and Desserts Midtown ranks second on a strong 4.6 rating across 3,788 reviews, the second-largest base on this page. For sheer variety in a central location, it's a dependable pick.
📍512 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe
4.8★★★★★1,589 Google reviews
Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe has run its Greenwich Village storefront since 2011, founded by Olivier Dessyn, a former IT architect trained at the Ritz Paris, alongside his wife Nathalie. The bakery makes croissants, breads and pastries from scratch every morning using organic flour and French chocolate, and its site notes it won New York's Best Croissant in 2026. Beyond pastries, the shop sells full cakes, including a Royal cake for 10 to 12 people and a tiered Croquembouche, plus baking classes limited to eight guests. It's open daily into early evening.
What people praise
- Croissants reviewers repeatedly call some of the best in the city
- Macarons praised for a perfect balance between crisp shell and soft center
- A cute, homely cafe atmosphere that reviewers say draws in locals
- An award-winning reputation, backed by a 2026 Best Croissant win
- Baking classes available for guests who want a hands-on experience
Worth knowing
- One reviewer found the shop's namesake mille-feuille itself just okay compared to the croissants
- A reviewer suggested warming croissants before serving, so ask if that matters to you
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Review volume1,589 · 73th
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
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Our take: Mille-Feuille shares the highest rating on this page at 4.8, and it ranks third mainly on volume rather than quality, since its 1,589 reviews trail the two largest shops above it. For a genuinely award-winning pastry and cake counter, it's hard to beat.
📍552 LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY 10012
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
NY Bakery and Desserts Times Square
4.6★★★★★2,144 Google reviews
NY Bakery and Desserts Times Square sits on Broadway and mirrors its Midtown sister location's wide range of cakes, cupcakes, cookies and international desserts, plus chocolate and ice cream. The shop lists custom cakes, gourmet popcorn and gluten-free options alongside its rotating weekly discounts. It's open around the clock, making it a late-night option in one of the city's busiest tourist corridors. Reviewers describe both very positive and very negative visits, more so than the other shops on this list.
What people praise
- Friendly, accommodating staff repeatedly praised for helping first-time visitors choose
- A huge in-store selection reviewers say means you won't leave empty-handed
- Round-the-clock hours convenient for a Times Square visit
- Broad menu spanning cakes, ice cream, chocolate and coffee
Worth knowing
- Several reviewers reported finding mold on cake and flan items, a serious quality concern worth asking about directly before you buy
- Refund handling drew complaints from more than one reviewer
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Review volume2,144 · 88th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
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Our take: This location ranks fourth on a 4.6 rating across 2,144 reviews. The convenience and selection are real, but the mold complaints from multiple reviewers are worth asking staff about directly, particularly for items that have been sitting out.
📍1580 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
#5🕑 Open 7 days
Supermoon Bakehouse
4.6★★★★★1,773 Google reviews
Supermoon Bakehouse sits on Rivington Street on the Lower East Side, known for Asian-inspired, inventive pastries like its ube eclair and creative croissant flavors, alongside cruffins and doughnuts. Everything is hand-rolled and hand-crafted in-house, and the shop sources grain and flour from local farms and its butter from a farm in Normandy, France. Its industrial, spaceship-style interior stands out from the other shops on this list. It's open every day from morning until 10 p.m.
What people praise
- Inventive flavors like the Banana Pudding Cruffin praised as one of the best pastries a reviewer has had in years
- A distinctive industrial interior reviewers describe as a cool, memorable concept
- Kind, patient staff who help indecisive first-time visitors choose
- Late hours compared to a typical bakery, open until 10 p.m.
Worth knowing
- A few reviewers found pastries tasted noticeably better earlier in the day, so ask what's fresh if you're visiting late
- Some flavor combinations landed as a miss for a couple of reviewers, particularly around sourness or butter content in the croissants
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Review volume1,773 · 78th
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown74% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: Supermoon ranks fifth on a 4.6 rating across 1,773 reviews. For inventive, only-in-New-York flavors rather than a classic cake counter, it's the most distinctive shop on this list.
📍120 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
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Claim this spot › How we rank these cake shops
Every figure here comes from public Google data, not from the shops themselves. Rating is the live Google average. Review volume is how many customers have left a review, ranked against the other shops on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by how many reviews back it up, so a 4.5 on over 5,000 reviews carries different weight than the same score on a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving feedback. No shop can pay to change these numbers.
How much does a cake cost in New York? (2026)
Pricing depends heavily on size, design complexity and how far ahead you order. Individual slices generally run far less than a whole cake, and elaborate designs like a tiered croquembouche cost more than a standard round cake. As real anchors from the shops on this page, Mille-Feuille lists a Royal cake serving 10 to 12 people at $59.90, a Croquembouche starting at $127.50, and a 100-piece macaron tower at $230. NY Bakery and Desserts lists individual cake slices around $9.90.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Cake slice | $8.42 - $9.90 |
| Whole cake, serves 10-12 (Royal) | from $59.90 |
| Croquembouche | from $127.50 |
| Macaron tower, 100 pieces | $230.00 |
Prices published directly on Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe and NY Bakery and Desserts websites, verified July 2026.
Where to find these cake shops in New York
These spread across Manhattan, from the East Village to Midtown to the Lower East Side. Veniero’s is on East 11th Street in the East Village, Mille-Feuille is on LaGuardia Place in Greenwich Village, Supermoon Bakehouse is on Rivington Street in the Lower East Side, and the two NY Bakery and Desserts locations sit on 7th Avenue and Broadway in Midtown and Times Square. Searching for cake shops near me in New York turns up dozens of options, but these carry the deepest verified review records in the city.
What to ask before you order a cake
- How far in advance do you need to order a custom cake for a specific date?
- Can you accommodate dietary needs like gluten-free or nut-free?
- What’s the price difference between a standard design and a custom one?
- Do you offer delivery, or is pickup the only option?
- Can I bring a purchased cake into the cafe to eat there, or does that need to be arranged ahead?
- How should the cake be stored, and how long does it stay fresh?
Frequently asked questions
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from public Google data, the live rating and how many real customers left reviews. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another shop’s score or position.
How did you choose these picks?
We compared cake shops in New York on their public Google ratings and review counts, then ranked them on a blend of rating and proven volume. We did not order from or test them ourselves.
Which shop has the longest history?
Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe has operated in the same East Village location since 1894, making it by far the oldest shop on this list.
Which shop is best for a custom celebration cake?
Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe lists specific custom cake options, including a Royal cake for 10 to 12 people and a tiered Croquembouche, with prices published directly on its site.
How often is this page updated?
We last verified these ratings and review counts in July 2026. The live Google numbers on each shop can shift between updates.
The bottom line
Veniero’s is the safe default, with the deepest review base in the city and more than a century in the same East Village spot. If you want the highest-rated pastry and cake counter, Mille-Feuille’s award-winning croissants and clearly priced custom cakes are worth the trip to Greenwich Village. Whichever you choose, order ahead for anything custom, and ask what’s freshest if you’re stopping by late in the day.
