While exploring Harlem, we had to stop by Sugar Hill Creamery for something cold, creamy, and…read moredelicious--and I'm so glad we did! The first thing that caught my attention wasn't even the ice cream... it was the names. This isn't your average ice cream shop with "vanilla," "chocolate," and "strawberry." Their flavors have personality! Names like I Live It, How I Get It, Brown Bombshell, and Andy Griffith (their take on classic vanilla) immediately made me smile. It's such a fun, creative touch that fits the neighborhood perfectly. According to the website, their flavors are inspired by Harlem, local culture, and favorite desserts, which makes the experience feel even more unique. The ice cream absolutely lived up to the recommendation. Rich, creamy, flavorful, and worth the stop. Even with a steady flow of customers, the staff kept the line moving, stayed friendly, and made everyone feel welcome. The only reason I'm not giving it a perfect score is the size of the shop. It's tiny! Of course, that's not really their fault, but it can feel a little cramped when it's busy. Overall, Sugar Hill Creamery is a must-visit if you're in Harlem. Great ice cream, creative flavors, friendly service, and a neighborhood gem I'll definitely be back for. Sorry I didn't capture any pics. 4.5/5 stars

My hubby and I stopped in with our little one after getting brunch a few minutes away. It wasn't…read morebusy at the time which was great because we were able to enjoy our sweet treat inside. Upon entering, we were greeted by staff. The space is cozy and cute. Lots of calm colors adorn the wall along with beautiful paintings of African American figures. I've been to this location many years ago and I assumed some flavors would be available but I didn't know they switch up thru the seasons. This wasn't a big deal to me as I found it refreshing and an opportunity to see what else they offer. My hubby is a true lover of ice cream and treats it like an experience, so he wanted a sample of everything and the staff were kind in serving him. I decided on the vanilla bean and honey lavender. Both really great! The honey Lavendar is expecially unconventional to me but works well! The Lavendar note hits the back of your taste buds but it isn't strong or overpowering, instead the honey lends sweetness to balance everything out. The vanilla bean was standard but nice as well. Both had a nice mouth feel - they were smooth, creamy, and rich. Nothing like haagen daaz but just right. In terms of pricing, I had a double scoop which came up to $7.75 (before tax). I felt like that was fair for the amount received and type of business. Service was good and the staff were helpful. Finally, the establishment was clean all around, including the bathroom. They also had a small water dispenser for customers to take water as needed. Overall, a nice experience. I'll definitely be returning and I recommend to all at least once.

Love their fresh cookies, they look bulky but so delicious! Just tried raspberry pistachio cookie…read moreand it's soooo good, not too sweet and flavors really come through. They also have few sandwiches, coffee and other baked goods options. Good service, polite staff. Front and baking area look clean. Stop by if you want a fresh baked cookie treat.

Levain can do no wrong in my book as I'm a fan of well balanced chocolate chip cookies. I…read moreappreciate some crunch and some mushy and measuring chocolate chips with one's soul. Plus their cookies are generous which is perfect for sharing! I tend to like a sprinkle of salt as well and that may be the only thing missing from their cookie selection. I just stick with the classic. The past few times I've been, I've ventured out of chocolate chip cookies and have tried their cakes. The seasonal ginger one is so delightful. I appreciated the spicy kick and it was a big hit with young and old. Sadly, I tried to repurchase recently and was told it was an autumn special. I've tried their banana choc chip cake loaf as well, and love that the banana taste really comes through. Not too sweet. In terms of customer space, this location is teeny with lots of offerings so you often see people hanging out outside waiting for some space to clear to place an order. With two registers, however, everything tends to move quickly. This is a great location for us uptowners!

Let me just get right to the point. These cakes are out of this world! We didn't plan on stopping…read moreanywhere to grab dessert, however, this delightful bakeshop is right next-door to the establishment we went to get hot cocoa at. And boy oh boy are we so thankful that we decided to stop in and give them a try. I had the strawberry crunch cake which was filled with so many flavors and the most important flavor which was the strawberry crunch brought me back to my childhood with the good humor, strawberry crunch ice cream bars. My friend had the vanilla and chocolate cake and he said it was the best cake he's ever had. The customer service is just as great as the cakes. From the minute, we walked in to the minute we paid and were headed out the bakers the chefs and the owner were all amazing folks. We will absolutely be coming back because I have to try the salted caramel cupcakes.

L.A. Sweets NY made our incredible vegan, four-tiered wedding cake. It was delicious and everyone…read morekept saying so! Many couldn't believe it was all vegan (and I was so glad a place that has non-vegan and vegan cakes got it so right). The sponge was perfectly balanced between having crumb and being moist, the frosting was decadent but light; the cake itself was beautiful and elegantly made. (Also this cake safely made its way to another borough in over 90-degree heat and high humidity). Loretta was so helpful in making sure this special cake would be what we wanted and more. Thank you L.A. Sweets NY!

I wanted to make my wife's birthday a special day so I surprised her with a red velvet cake. The…read morecake arrived fresh and moist, and we had enough to feed approximately 20 people with the 8-inch option. Ashley, the order taker, made the entire process incredibly smooth and efficient. I appreciated the decor, especially the sign that read, "THE MORE YOU WEIGH, THE HARDER YOU ARE TO KIDNAP. STAY SAFE, EAT CAKE." It was a hilarious touch that added a delightful element to the overall experience. I highly recommend this place for any special occasion.

I grabbed a slice of red velvet cake. The cake was moist with a good ratio of cake to frosting. The…read moreshop is super cute and on 125th street. I'll be back to try mini cheesecake or a cupcake.

Excellent home baked goods. You will want to try everything the moment you walk into the bakery. My…read morefavorite is the carrot cake. It reminds me of my grandma's baking, making sure it tastes like real carrots and that you can see plenty of the carrots and walnuts :) I also noticed the owner's wedding photos on the wall. It made me put my hand on my chest and pause for a moment. A solid bakery creates memories that go beyond the food. Lee Lee's Bakery is a place you won't forget. You feel the people who made the food, just as they feel and remember you.

I didn't know what a Rugelach was I went to Lee Lee's after hearing many good things about it. We…read moregot one of each flavor, Apricot, Raspberry, and Chocolate. I asked our server what his favorite was and he said Apricot. The place is very small and quick with all the pastries out behind the glass case. The rugelachs were great! Better than I thought, it was very flaky on the outside without being too buttery. The filling was jammy and paired well. I'm glad I got to give it a try!

Tanya makes delicious and beautiful cakes and cupcakes. I am a repeat customer having had the…read morepleasure of tasting a delectable three-tiered red velvet cake from her and scrumptious vanilla cupcakes with royal blue buttercream frosting. I also appreciate her care and courtesy. I highly recommend!

The service was amazing and the cake was even better this is one of the few cake places that I…read morewould ever go to she has a loyal customer now

First, a tip: Mojo is now incorporated inside Café D'Anvers bistro, which is right on the corner of…read moreE 100th Street and Lexington Ave. Just walk in the door and the register is right there. Amazing chocolate mousse! My family all tried the dark chocolate, white chocolate, and hazelnut flavors. Even my picky kids enjoyed these desserts. Fluffy, rich, and tasty! (Food hack: I stopped at Levain right after and picked up a chocolate chip cookie. Spreading the white chocolate mousse on the cookie and eating it that way was the best thing I ate on our entire NYC trip.)

Ordered: 3oz Hazelnut Praline Mousse (~$5)…read more Aya's take: We were in the area looking for a quick sweet treat and Mojo Desserts came up on my list. It apparently used to be a standalone brick & mortar but turns out, it's located inside Cafe D'anvers now. We were looking for a few minutes before figuring that out. They have 5 flavors to choose from; we went with the Hazelnut Praline. The hazelnut was rich, nutty, and sweet while the mousse was creamy, smooth, and light. I really enjoyed it and definitely could've eaten another 3oz on my own! Aside from it being a bit hard to find (some signage would help), it was a great try!

It's the first ice cream shop in this area. My oldest is obsessed with the ice cream shop. The ice…read morecream is very good. Not a lot of flavors once again is a plus for me. There are no seats so you can't sit, the place is very small but there is a counter so you can stand and eat if you want.

Staff was not focused and lacked in professionalism. My ice cream was overly sweet. The shop was…read moreclean, though.

Really a pleasant surprise. Unique teas that you can't…read moretypically find in Manhattan. We both loved the Kashmiri tea, for example. We love the vibe of the café, a nice amount of seats-with very few annoying laptop, people. Excellent customer service. We would go back soon.

HOW can you effectively run a NYC coffee shop with ONE person working on the weekends in a major…read moreneighborhood?????? The coffee is good, people are nice, BUT PLEASE HITE MORE STAFF!!

10/10 very moist cupcakes and chocolate cakes lady's behind the counters were so sweet but they…read moretook there time explaining everything so for that 9/10

The cashier was nice. I did come near closing time so there wasn't much left over. I bought 3…read moreslices of cake and they didn't have a bag to give me besides an old target bag. They cake is okay moist. Not super sweet which I like but honestly not anything memorable. I got 2 slices of red velvet and the vanilla cake.