This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at MMM chapter.
Ready to go on a cupcake tour of New York City? Because after you read this you’ll want to… New York City has some of the best cupcake shops in the country. All cupcakes are perfectly made by talented bakers, who have won cooking shows and received shout outs from Hollywood’s elite, and are all delicious in unique ways. Here are some places you need to go to:
- Baked By Melissa“I like baked by Melissa because they’re so tiny that I can tell people I ate 7 cupcakes and not feel fat about it.” – Brooke MateriaMenu | Locations
- Sprinkles CupcakesThe famous Sprinkles ATM machine is located on Lexington Avenue between 60th & 61st streets (not too far from school!)Menu | Locations
- Tu-Lu’s Gluten Free BakeryThis tiny East Village bakery is packed full of allergen-free deliciousness offering Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and vegan desserts.Menu | Location
- Magnolia BakeryUsually the most tourist-infested shop, but the adorable pastel iced cupcakes totally worth waiting in line for.Menu | Locations
- Prohibition BakeryKnown as New York City’s “original alcoholic cupcake company” this Lower East Side bakery makes exotic-flavored cupcakes, such as Sangria, Bacon, and Pretzels & Beer.Menu | Location
- Molly’s CupcakesWinner of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars and was voted One Of 10 Best Cupcake Bakeries In The Country by USA Today.Menu | Location
- Buttercup Bake Shop“Owner Jennifer Appel opened Magnolia Bakery in 1996, but left three years later to start her own bakery. We’re so glad she did,” wrote the Huffington Post.Menu | Location