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City Cakes

City Cakes

(Now Closed)
Cupcake Shop, Bakery, and Dessert Shop$$$$
Chelsea, New York
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  • Michelle
    MichelleNovember 27, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The half pound cookies here are beyond outstanding which is why City Cakes is my favorite cookie joint in NYC. You can’t go wrong with their signature Sugardoodle 💯 (Pictured is the Rainbowdoodle)
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    Alyssa B.November 9, 2019
    Hidden gem, literally hidden! Tried the choc chip and it is the bomb. Texture heaven- crunchy out, gooey in. That’s fresh baked, but also attesting the same quality even when had the next morning.
  • Ashley C.heart icon on user image
    Ashley ChanFebruary 11, 2017
    Tiny little bakery that's easy to miss but hard to forget. Their cookies are half a pound each (ie. size of my face) and so satisfying. The macademian chip Nutella-filled one is amazing.
  • Lauren G.heart icon on user image
    Lauren GoldsteinApril 19, 2020
    City Cakes’s half pound cookies are one of my favorite desserts in NYC! Sometimes cookies of this size are dry or crumbly, but City Cakes’s are perfectly chewy with a soft center.
  • Justin F.heart icon on user image
    Justin FerrantiMarch 30, 2016
    These cookies will change your life. Classic chocolate chip cookie is divine. Triple chocolate spice is to be avoided, but oatmeal raisin is surprisingly delish.
  • Elise M.
    Elise MAugust 23, 2017
    Half pound cookies are hands down amazing. The sugar/snickerdoodle is soft and chewy in the middle. The Nutella white chocolate cookie might be the best cookie I've ever had.
  • Nicoleheart icon on user image
    NicoleJanuary 8, 2017
    Their flourless chocolate raspberry cupcake is divine! The half-pound cookies are great host(ess) gifts that everyone wants to try.
  • Car R.heart icon on user image
    Car RDecember 5, 2019
    Every flavour of half pound cookie is on point! There isn’t a single one I haven’t fallen in love with so far and I can’t wait to try their cupcakes!!
  • Ronald👽 S.heart icon on user image
    Ronald👽 S.June 16, 2017
    The Red Velvet cookies with the vanilla ice cream is an experience you have to try!
  • Liz D.heart icon on user image
    Liz DellJuly 12, 2015
    The 1/2 lb cookies are no joke. Different from Levain, these are more like traditional cookies, but ginormous. Love the oatmeal and snickerdoodle. Also, buy 10, get 1 free!
  • Sarah P.
    Sarah POctober 22, 2013
    Love the new flavors of this month! Oktoberfest (yes like the beer) and Pumpkin Spice! Definitely worth breaking the diet for! And they have a buy 3 or more get 1 free deal everyday!
  • Tina H.
    Tina HilllNovember 27, 2016
    Cupcakes are just the right size. GIANT cookies the size of your head. Chewy and moist. Perfection
  • GourmetLive
    GourmetLiveOctober 11, 2011
    Food Bloggers John & Elana Iaciofane say, “City Cakes has hands down the best cakes. Noteworthy are the pumpkin spice and the Key lime, with flavorful icing that is substantial and not too sweet.”
  • Skye W.heart icon on user image
    Skye WilsonSeptember 17, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The cookies are incredible and perfectly chewy. Ginger spice cookies are my favorite but they're all amazing!
  • Winson W.heart icon on user image
    Winson WongFebruary 4, 2015
    Red velvet with cream cheese cookie! Snicker doodle is really good too. $3.50 for a really big cookie! It's soft and chewy.
  • Tarun
    TarunApril 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    You can't see the place from across the street as it is in the lower level. Just walk close to the address and you can see it
  • Anthony P.heart icon on user image
    Anthony PopeoMay 28, 2016
    Cash only and they bake fresh daily so options may be low come end of day.
  • Todd D.heart icon on user image
    Todd DiamondOctober 21, 2016
    The peanut butter cookies are out of this world.
  • Elizabeth B.
    Elizabeth BursteinJuly 28, 2018
    Delicious indulgent heavy cookies! Loved nutella, chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, and red velvet was ok
  • Gretta H.heart icon on user image
    Gretta HehreMarch 1, 2016
    Best cupcakes I've ever tried. Insanely delicious, almost obscenely huge half pound chocolate chip cookie.
  • Lillian C.
    Lillian CheungMarch 26, 2016
    HALF POUND cookies!
  • Leah G.heart icon on user image
    Leah GeogheganJune 26, 2015
    I just devoured their red velvet cookie, it's stuffed with melted heavenly cream cheese. A must try
  • Ronniheart icon on user image
    RonniJuly 11, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Can't get enough of their half pound cookies and salted caramel cupcake
  • Jaclyn R.heart icon on user image
    Jaclyn RMarch 6, 2019
    Fantastic half pound cookies. Perfect birthday treat!
  • Gilt City
    Gilt CityDecember 3, 2010
    City Cakes are whimsically designed, skillfully executed, and sinfully delicious desserts that rival works of art in beauty and creative flair. We're dreaming of cream cheese frosting...
  • Adam S.
    Adam SiegelJanuary 25, 2018
    The easiest, quickest and friendliest cake-ordering experience I've ever had. Delicious too!
  • Melissaheart icon on user image
    MelissaMay 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Chocolate chip half pounders are heaven.
  • Anthony P.heart icon on user image
    Anthony PopeoJuly 27, 2015
    Come earlier in the day for more options. Their 1/2 lbs cookies are awesome.
  • Di E.heart icon on user image
    Di EsFebruary 5, 2015
    Their salted caramel cupcake gives me life!!!!! The best sin I've ever indulged in.
  • Cristal P.
    Cristal PMay 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Their cupcakes are extremely exquisite and unbelievably yummy. Im def. A BIG FAN I try to buy their cupcakes at least every week. YUM
  • Francis U.
    Francis UdlerNovember 19, 2014
    OMG!! One pound cookies. Had red velvet cookie with a frosting interior!!
  • Margot G.heart icon on user image
    Margot GJune 5, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    It is a dangerously delicious place, as you may not want to go anywhere else for cupcakes again. The red velvet cupcakes are wonderful!
  • Kelly J.heart icon on user image
    Kelly JNovember 14, 2019
    Everything
  • Alex G.heart icon on user image
    Alex GordonJuly 16, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Half pound cookies. Ginger Spice is amaze.
  • Elle K.heart icon on user image
    Elle KwonAugust 17, 2014
    Cupcakes taste so moist and cookies are to die for!
  • Nitzan B.heart icon on user image
    Nitzan BApril 29, 2018
    So good!! The cookies are to die for
  • San S.heart icon on user image
    San SanJuly 6, 2019
    Huge and really tasty cookies
  • Eric S.
    Eric S.April 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The best place for cupcakes in the city! Friendlier than Billy's and tastes better too!
  • galfromdownunder
    galfromdownunderAugust 21, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    This is the most outstanding giant gooey chocolate cookie in the city. It should be called the giant molten chocolate blowout
  • Jasmine S.
    Jasmine SerranoJanuary 23, 2012
    This place blows Billy's out of the water!!!! So so so deliciously amazing treats! Thanks Mark!!
  • Jennifer C.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer CSeptember 13, 2015
    Salted Caramel cupcake!!! Amazing!
  • Alberto S.heart icon on user image
    Alberto SimonMarch 19, 2014
    The ginger one is exquisite!
  • Jennifer H.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer HoJune 14, 2018
    Get the ice cream sandwich!
  • Margot G.heart icon on user image
    Margot GJune 5, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The chocolate spice cookies are the best cookies imaginable! It dangerous tol
  • Mike N.heart icon on user image
    Mike NickersonFebruary 6, 2016
    Half pound cookies! Heavenly.
  • Roniel T.heart icon on user image
    Roniel TesslerNovember 6, 2014
    Best cupcakes in the city
  • Jillianheart icon on user image
    JillianDecember 25, 2014
    Best Looking 2015 Cupcakes of 2014
  • Tamara B.
    Tamara BennettSeptember 28, 2011
    Try the Amaretto Cupcake with Sinful Buttercream Icing.
  • Julian P.
    Julian PaulAugust 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the half-pound cookies. It takes two days to finish one!
  • Amanda
    AmandaMarch 4, 2011
    Their cookies are HUGE and delicious !
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