Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC?

bebedawl · Feb 6th, 2008, 05:39 PM

Where can I get the best cupcakes and cannolis in Manhattan? Pref not too far out of Midtown.

i<3bags · Feb 6th, 2008, 05:47 PM

There is Magnolia's down on Bleeker, they have excellent cupcakes. There is the Casa Cupcake on 9th btn 40th and 41th in Hell's Kitchen. I am unsure of good cannolis though....sorry.

caitlin1214 · Feb 6th, 2008, 06:33 PM

For cannolis, I'd say head towards Little Italy. At least there, you'll know they're authentic.

floridagal23 · Feb 7th, 2008, 01:01 AM

Ferrara's in little italy is the BEST!! You must go there. For cupcakes..maybe magnolia.

Janos614 · Feb 7th, 2008, 01:25 AM

Veniero's for cannoli and etc. Ferrara is too touristy and overpriced. Veniero's is on 1st and 11th.

I'm not a fan of Magnolia, either. Cupcake Factory is good, as is Buttercup Bakeshop.

awong10 · Feb 7th, 2008, 02:15 AM

Sugar Sweet Sunshine has the best cupcakes in NYC! The founders used to work at Magnolia or so I hear. It's not as sweet, which I like! Must also try their banana pudding.

Other places for good cupcakes: Crumbs, Dean & Deluca

As for cannolis and other Italian pastries, Veniero's is where you need to go!!

Nishi621 · Feb 7th, 2008, 10:31 AM

magnolia Bakery or the Cupcake Cafe for cupcakes. For cannoli, Veniero's all the way!

BagsRmyLife · Feb 7th, 2008, 12:16 PM

^^^ Magnolia is the best!!!!

Allisonfaye · Feb 7th, 2008, 12:51 PM

I just don't get the Magnolia thing. We tried it last time we were in NYC to see what all the hype was about and we found the frosting to be sickly sweet and pastey.

Janos614 · Feb 9th, 2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Allisonfaye

I just don't get the Magnolia thing. We tried it last time we were in NYC to see what all the hype was about and we found the frosting to be sickly sweet and pastey.

I had the same experience, but I don't have as much of a sweet tooth as some people, which is why I guess I didn't like their stuff. The lines outside were what annoyed me more, though.

claireZk · Feb 9th, 2008, 06:04 PM

Eleni's in Chelsea Market has the BEST cupcakes ever. The icing is really light and not too sweet, but you can still taste a hint of butter, and the cake is delicious and moist (even after 3 days). They're absolutely perfect!

I've tried: the plain vanilla and chocolate ones, Baxter (coconut), and the peanut butter cup and oreo ones (forget the names), Spring (lemon) and Lafayette (red velvet). They're all fabulous, but my favorites are Spring and Lafayette! I can't choose a favorite between those two, because they're so different but soooooo good!!

Louis_gal · Feb 9th, 2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by floridagal23

Ferrara's in little italy is the BEST!! You must go there.

Yes! I was going to post this as well. I don't know about cupcakes because I'm not really a big fan of them. Sorry!

hermesgroupie · Feb 9th, 2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nishi621

magnolia Bakery or the Cupcake Cafe for cupcakes. For cannoli, Veniero's all the way!

I second this.

MzSHERRY · Feb 12th, 2008, 02:40 PM

I also like Veniero's for cannolis, but for cupcakes, how about Billy's Bakery?

jc2239 · Feb 12th, 2008, 02:47 PM

i've been meaning to check out eleni's, i've head great things about it!

one of my favorite places to get cupcakes is crumbs, although i only like their mini cupcakes (especially the raspberry frosting one). the larger ones tend to be a bit on the dry side IMO. magnolia's is good if you want that classic supermarkety cupcake but better, but i have to admit they're super-sweet and i have to really be in the mood for them.

Feb 6th, 2008, 05:39 PM	#1
bebedawl Member Location: london, uk.	Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? Where can I get the best cupcakes and cannolis in Manhattan? Pref not too far out of Midtown. __________________ wishlist black chanel cavier jumbo flap with silver hardware chanel j12 red balenciaga city LV 25 speedy

Feb 6th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#2
i<3bags Member	Re: Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? There is Magnolia's down on Bleeker, they have excellent cupcakes. There is the Casa Cupcake on 9th btn 40th and 41th in Hell's Kitchen. I am unsure of good cannolis though....sorry.

Feb 6th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#3
caitlin1214 Santa Baby Location: Toronto, Canada (Eh?)	Re: Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? For cannolis, I'd say head towards Little Italy. At least there, you'll know they're authentic. __________________ And this above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. Polonius, Hamlet Act I, sc iii

Feb 7th, 2008, 01:01 AM	#4
floridagal23 Member	Re: Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? Ferrara's in little italy is the BEST!! You must go there. For cupcakes..maybe magnolia.

Feb 7th, 2008, 01:25 AM	#5
Janos614 Member Location: NYC	Re: Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? Veniero's for cannoli and etc. Ferrara is too touristy and overpriced. Veniero's is on 1st and 11th. I'm not a fan of Magnolia, either. Cupcake Factory is good, as is Buttercup Bakeshop. __________________ On my wish list: 1. Damier Tate PM 2. Damier Neverfull MM 3. Palermo PM

Feb 7th, 2008, 02:15 AM	#6
awong10 Member Location: New York City	Re: Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? Sugar Sweet Sunshine has the best cupcakes in NYC! The founders used to work at Magnolia or so I hear. It's not as sweet, which I like! Must also try their banana pudding. Other places for good cupcakes: Crumbs, Dean & Deluca As for cannolis and other Italian pastries, Veniero's is where you need to go!!

Feb 7th, 2008, 10:31 AM	#7
Nishi621 Member	Re: Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? magnolia Bakery or the Cupcake Cafe for cupcakes. For cannoli, Veniero's all the way! __________________

Feb 7th, 2008, 12:16 PM	#8
BagsRmyLife Member Location: - NyC -	Re: Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? ^^^ Magnolia is the best!!!!

Feb 7th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#9
Allisonfaye Member	Re: Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? I just don't get the Magnolia thing. We tried it last time we were in NYC to see what all the hype was about and we found the frosting to be sickly sweet and pastey. __________________ Ink City, tomato first, white first, violet first, black flat brass first, rouge vif city, white city.

Feb 9th, 2008, 06:04 PM	#11
claireZk Member	Re: Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? Eleni's in Chelsea Market has the BEST cupcakes ever. The icing is really light and not too sweet, but you can still taste a hint of butter, and the cake is delicious and moist (even after 3 days). They're absolutely perfect! I've tried: the plain vanilla and chocolate ones, Baxter (coconut), and the peanut butter cup and oreo ones (forget the names), Spring (lemon) and Lafayette (red velvet). They're all fabulous, but my favorites are Spring and Lafayette! I can't choose a favorite between those two, because they're so different but soooooo good!!

Feb 12th, 2008, 02:40 PM	#14
MzSHERRY enough ♥	Re: Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? I also like Veniero's for cannolis, but for cupcakes, how about Billy's Bakery? __________________ Sherry __current wishlist__. Two-toned Rolex Perpetual Lady Datejust with diamond markers

Feb 12th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#15
jc2239 Member	Re: Best cupcake and cannoli in NYC? i've been meaning to check out eleni's, i've head great things about it! one of my favorite places to get cupcakes is crumbs, although i only like their mini cupcakes (especially the raspberry frosting one). the larger ones tend to be a bit on the dry side IMO. magnolia's is good if you want that classic supermarkety cupcake but better, but i have to admit they're super-sweet and i have to really be in the mood for them.