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Two Little Red Hens

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Bakery, Coffee Shop, and Cupcake Shop$$$$

Yorkville, New York

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Two Little Red Hens

The experts at Serious Eats and The Corcoran Group recommend this place

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Russell AJanuary 26, 2013
You haven't had cupcakes until you've had these cupcakes! Hands down, the best! I strongly recommend Brooklyn Blackout and Boston Creme! Eat your heart out, foodies! This little place is amazing!
Heba-I-amSeptember 16, 2017
Mini cupcakes are great you could have 6 and still feel healthy :P brooklyn blackout, peanut butter fudge, coconut cream and boston cream are so so delicious. My fave is the keylime one it's perfect.
EmilieApril 23, 2017
Been here 10+ times
The carrot cake is the best carrot cake you will ever have! The mini cupcakes, breakfast scones and coffee are all great too! Don't be discouraged by the line - it's worth it and goes pretty quick.
Jill PisarekOctober 12, 2014
What a little hole in the wall bakery. Everything in the cases looked delicious & I wanted one of each. However, a must is the NY style & pumpkin cheesecake, if it's in season. Super friendly staff!!!
ZenFoodsterAugust 26, 2017
Moistest cupcakes ever! Decent Red Velvet but my faves are the Key Lime & Carrot cake! Will need to try their scones, pies & cheesecake - just wish they had strawberry.
Eddie ElizondoApril 15, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Everything is delicious. Most people go for their cupcakes, but try their cheesecake, pies (pecan and berry-type), and scones! Prices are reasonable.
Advik DavisSeptember 3, 2020
Two Little Red Hens is best bakery shop. It is famous bakery for cup cakes in town. Once we purchased cupcakes and coffee from this bakery, the taste was yummy and delicious. All products are great.
eifehSeptember 27, 2016
Great place for cupcakes and cheesecake. Seasonal pumpkin cheesecake is delicious. Carrot cupcake is good. Brooklyn Blackout cupcake is very rich; a whole one might be too much. Accepts credit cards.
MeliMay 28, 2013
Cozy lil bakery on upper east side. Scrumptious cupcakes packed with perfection: not too sweet and cream isn't too overpowering. Cupcakes are perfectly moist. Coconut creams are a must try!
Jennifer KrinkeSeptember 10, 2016
Coffee, ginger plum scone, cupcakes (especially the Brooklyn Blackout), cakes... You name it. It's outstanding. The service is really good too.
Adrian & CynthiaJuly 29, 2016
I could say that the chocolate mousse pie is sublime and amazing but i won't as it sells out too quickly already. Brooklyn blackout is recommended if you want/love/NEED chocolate in your life.
TeresaMay 29, 2015
Been here 100+ times
If you're not in the mood for their famous cupcakes and cheesecake, might I recommend their scones (almond cherry is my favorite) or a buttery biscuit with jam? You won't regret it!
Pau CalderonNovember 7, 2018
The cheesecake is to die for! Also the Brooklyn blackout muffin is amazing! Prepare yourself for a line of 20 min in the morning or afternoon
Virginie LiaoMarch 2, 2015
The icing on the red velvet tastes like cheesecake; i preferred eating this over the cake itself. Some seating available. Nice place to relax and catch up with friends over dessert.
IBRAHIM ALKHARJIOctober 27, 2016
Believe me it's the best bakery in new york. Everything was nice service, sweets and coffee. Hope everyone will enjoy here.
Serious EatsApril 23, 2013
You can't go wrong with a chocolate pecan pie; a fine, fine apple pie; or in the fall, an excellent harvest pie, filled with apples, pears, walnuts, and a hit of ginger.
Eliza ChangSeptember 6, 2015
Carrot cake w cream cheese frosting was the best (over red velvet and the chocolate). So moist! Cheesecake has amazing texture but was too sweet for me.
Cherry CokeOctober 9, 2015
Get the filled cupcakes: Brooklyn Blackout, and Peanut Butter Fudge Swirl are the best. If you're playing safe, get the Red Velvet (they use cream cheese frosting - they know what they're doing).
Jorge AranoJuly 23, 2015
The Brooklyn Blackout is amazing! This is literally the best bakery I have ever been to. Red Velvet and Peanut Butter Fudge cakes are second best... Coffee is so so but not decent...
Aly OradyDecember 28, 2014
The Brooklyn Blackout - chocolate cakes + pudding + ganache is where it's at. It's usually not available until noon time or later. Don't stop by in the morning or you'll be left empty handed :)
Elizabeth LukasiewiczOctober 8, 2012
After dodging the helicopter moms, needy grandmas, and the cranky kids, you will be treated to an all around perfect cupcake. Sweet enough to sooth the sweet tooth to sleep without a sugar overdose
Carlos SanchezNovember 2, 2014
Delightful, cozy, cute, great value. Everything I tasted was phenomenal. Strongly recommend the cheesecake, pecan pie, and vanilla cupcake. Definitely worth a visit (and many more)
Leszek DowgierSeptember 12, 2018
Great neighborhood spot with very good coffee (and I am particular). However, because it is such a great spot, don't be surprised if there's a line out the door.
Michelle SMarch 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Their Vanilla cupcake is probably one of the best however, I just tried the Peanut Butter & Fudge and it is pure heaven. Wonderfully moist and the icing is perfectly peanut "buttery". Amazing.
Connie FunkNovember 24, 2019
The cupcakes are to die for, especially the Peanut Butter Fudge Swirl. Cakes in all sizes perfect for celebrating and don't forget seasonal pies! 😋
katwiththekDecember 7, 2018
Delicious cakes! Can't decide? Go with their red velvet cake, or Brooklyn Blackout. Their sizes are perfect! Limited seating though, so hope you're okay with takeout.
AhuvaDecember 31, 2017
Brooklyn blackout cupcakes, marble cake, key lime pie? Why choose, get them all. Also in minis. Best cupcake in the city!
The Corcoran GroupMay 10, 2010
They have a vast custom cake menu that allows you to pick and choose the type of cake, filling and frosting you would like. The red velvet with cream cheese frosting is the way to go. Read more
TeresaApril 7, 2013
Been here 100+ times
I am a huge fan of their classic cheesecake. The crust is amazing if you're a crust person. I guess their famous Brooklyn Blackout cupcake isn't too bad either, if you LOVE chocolate. :)
Joseph QuinnSeptember 14, 2015
The Brooklyn Blackout was tasty but SOOO rich, so you need to really be in the mood for tons of chocolate. I got a full-sized one; in retrospect, I would've tried two different smalls.
Guha ArunkumarJune 10, 2017
Been here 10+ times
There's a good reason this place is #1. The Brooklyn Blackout and Peanut Butter Fudge are the best cupcakes I've ever had.
ドーラMarch 7, 2011
This warm bakery and dessert shop offers the true definition of a New York cheesecake: rich, light, and a perfect balance of tart and sweet. A charming bakery to stop by with friends. Get there early!
Roger RJune 2, 2016
Wow! Super tiny shop but everything looks amazing!go for the Brooklyn blackout and the peanut butter fudge!!
Kate FurmanJuly 25, 2016
Get a bunch of the mini cupcakes with share! Highly recommend the red velvet + banana cake, both topped with cream cheese frosting.
NB🍒January 27, 2021
Mini cupcakes are more balanced than the big one👌🏻Try Brooklyn blackout and key lime mini cupcakes, you won't regret it 😉👌🏻
Amol UtrankarMay 31, 2019
The peanut butter fudge cupcake is incredible .. but so is almost everything else, so you can't really go wrong.
Sean LlewellynApril 13, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Brooklyn Blackout and the peanut butter fudge cupcakes are the best! The cake is moist and the frosting in the best ever (and I usually hate frosting).
Andrew CFebruary 22, 2020
Come later in the day, there will be no wait but also limited options of the deserts-- still delicious and wonderful choices!!!
NeetNovember 19, 2014
My favorite bakery in the entire city. You don't know what your missing if you have not been here. A million times better than magnolia!!!
Natalie KFebruary 18, 2020
Best cupcakes & cake in NYC. They don’t use American buttercream, so the frosting isn’t that gross grainy texture.
MikaJanuary 17, 2017
Their cheesecake is super creamy and delicious!
Wejdan ✨January 27, 2017
Brooklyn blackout!! Omg so rich and moist and fluffy. What I like the most is the frosting, not too sugary not too greasy just perfect
Penn MarchaelSeptember 4, 2016
Crowded but if you order ahead you can just pickup. Great Brooklyn blackout and coconut cakes both moist and not too sweet or too much frosting
New York HabitatDecember 7, 2011
Good spot on the UES when your sweet tooth is craving some red velvet. Can't go wrong with any dessert here but you should definitely try the pumpkin cupcake.
Tony XerriFebruary 10, 2013
Been here 10+ times
I'd love this place more if snobby white people wouldn't ask so many ridiculous questions that can easily be answered if they read what's in front of them. Get a coffee, a brownie, a gal, and shut up!
LaurenJune 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great cinnamon rolls (remove the raisins). Mom's favorite carrot cake. Reasonably priced & beautifully presented mini cake options. And good iced coffee!
Nina LoSchiavoMay 31, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Their American Classic is perfect. If you're stopping in on your morning commute grab a tri-berry scone and an Irving Farms coffee.
Tash ConcepcionAugust 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Hands down the best bakery in Manhattan. The cupcakes are awesome, as are the beautifully (and elaborately) decorated cakes.
Leszek DowgierAugust 22, 2018
One of my favorite places to get something sweet and a coffee on the Upper East. And I am picky about my coffee!
Earn NichaDecember 22, 2016
Get the red velvet and Brooklyn Blackout. The best cupcake shop in America. I've tried Georgetown, Sprinkles, and Magnolia before.

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