Love the new location! The decor and layout is great! I had a variety of pastries, macaroons, a cheesecake and coffee cake to bring to my sister's as well as a coffee to drink on the way :) The attentiveness of the staff was great! Exceptional service, great treats and an awesome gift shop. Definitely have to make it for lunch. The menu looks great! read more

Fabulous interior with so much to choose from. Very pleasant staff. The pumpkin caramel cheesecake is incredibly delicious.

Great kitschy place. Good coffee, retro vibes, good Pain au chocolat and cool novelty/ retro candy. Surprisingly handicapped accessible. Only 1 observation, not conducive to working on a laptop while there, but maybe that's a good thing. It might spoil the vibe / atmosphere. I'd give it 4.5 stars, but the app doesn't allow for half stars, so 5 it is. read more

This place is so cute ! Staff is soo friendly and sweet . I had half decaf coffee, cheese cake and cinnamon roll. Everything was great! Definitely will return when I get to the neighborhood:) read more

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Amazing! Such a cute and quaint candy shop and dessert factory. Their homemade goods are beautiful and beyond decadent. The warmth of the store and the friendliness of the staff was a sweet touch to a sweet shop. The gentlemen we dealt with was so courteous as well as knowledgeable. He took the time to explain each treat and didn't mind the thousand questions over them. It was such a great find. The parking was wonky but that is not on the store. The brief walk was well worth it. read more

My mom went into guilty pleasures and brought home 4 personal cheesecakes. She told me the staff was wonderful! Everyone was so sweet and chatted with my mom and where they were from, as my family is from the same area in the city. With that being said, we were a little disappointed in the quality of the cheesecake. It was gritty and dry, and had a day old freezer taste. We bought 4 of them for 35$, and don't think it was worth the money. We had them after dinner and all said the same thing. They didn't taste fresh, and I think that should be advertised. Would I give them a 2nd chance? Maybe. read more

Guilty Pleasures Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washingtonville, New York

Love the retro vibe here and that retro cash register looks so cool, plus retro and rare candy here as well that is hard to find or only can be found online. came by here to try here and man customer service here was awesome so nice and polite. had brookie and four truffles. The brookie was pretty good, nice and fudge, but the truffles were the best, the filling was velvety and buttery in taste, the fave ones of the bunch was blueberry cake one and strawberry cake one. also, I sampled their skittle tea and wow, it was like a low sugar homemade fruit punch, I regret not ordering a whole cup of it. If I get a chance to visit again am so getting the cheesecakes since I they have homemade personal size cheesecakes. well worth the trip to get here. read more

Guilty Pleasures Cafe - a variety of desserts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washingtonville, New York

Genuinely the best pastries, coffee, and macarons I've EVER had. I would recommend this place to EVERYONE but also want to keep it a secret because it's SOOO good. The staff is super friendly and the ambiance is so cool and fun ! read more

My experience here was not positive unfortunately. I am sorry to say all of this because I usually do try to be understanding as one who works in the industry myself. I thought the ambiance was nice when I first walked in, but that feeling was quashed when the employee at the register was short and rude with me when I asked about the flavors available. Maybe he was mad that I interrupted the conversation he was engaged in with a person off to the side by approaching the counter, I am not sure. But regardless of the reasoning, the way he interacted with me was unprofessional and discourteous. I felt as though I had to rush through figuring out what I wanted; thankfully the choices were incredibly limited despite promising variety on their website. Whoever responds to reviews on google very much so appears to use their cheesecake being "Italian style" as an excuse for the recurring complaint of their cheesecakes being far too dry. Italian cheesecake is actually supposed to have a lighter, more airy crumb, not be overbaked and dense. Italian and New York Style are also not the only types of cheesecakes by the way, there are several and they all have their merits. Japanese style cheesecake, for example is another that is more cake-like and less creamy, but it has a beautiful light and fluffy texture. Not a single style of cheesecake is meant to be as dry as the ones I purchased here. Maybe it was a bad batch, but going based off some of the other reviews I have seen, it sounds as though this is a common occurrence here. read more

This is a great little shop with the friendliest staff. It's always a fun visit stopping in here. You can always find something new a different for sure! read more

On a trip to the Woodbury, NY area, I stumbled upon Guilty Pleasures Cheesecake. They offer a variety of delicious and quirky flavors that will satisfy a wide range of taste preferences. They also offer different sized cheesecakes which is great for when you don't know what to try. They also several candies on the go. If you're in the area, this is a gem to check out! read more

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Cute little shop with retro candy. Customer service was great. I bought the turtle cheesecake and a slice of carrot cake. The carrot cake slice was so good ($4), and the frosting was great (not overly sweet)! I didn't care for the raisins (personal preference), but still found the cake delicious! The cheesecake was very grainy/gritty to me. I did not care for it at all, especially at $10. I'd go back again for the carrot cake, and also to try their Brookie. read more

Guilty Pleasures Cafe - Turtle cheesecake I didn't care for. Already devoured carrot cake, so no pic. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washingtonville, New York

Always receive a warm welcome in this little shop of EVERYTHING retro and then some. I leave with big smile and a big bag. Every. Time. You can not avoid the yummy display of cheesecakes, breads, croissants or the cookies and donuts on the counter. They have a variety of flavors for coffee, milkshakes and of course an entire wall full of candy! Their Godfather sandwich/panini is a delicious lunch you will regret to miss. They support local farmers and their hard work. Everything here is made with love. I'm so glad they're in this town and have remained strong. Highly recommend even if just passing through. read more

I was so excited for this place. I love cheesecake so finding a place for cheesecakes made me so happy. Going in the staff was so sweet and amazing. When I saw the cheesecake the texture didn't look the best but I didn't judge so I got a couple. Eating it I was not impressed at all. The texture was not good and a bit dry. The personal cheesecake were very pricey especially for the way it tasted. I really wanted to like it especially with how nice the staff was but this place left me disappointed. I got their oero cheesecake and classic cheesecake. I really wanted to try their cheesecake truffles but they only had a lemon flavor so I did not end up trying them. Maybe those would have been good... read more

We are visiting for a weekend away from NYC and stumbled upon this shop. We were greeted with the friendliest service and picked up quite a few items: apple cider donuts, cheesecake, fresh bread, etc. All very tasty! We might have to stop by again tomorrow before we leave haha read more

Was visiting a friend in the area and decided to stop in. The place has a cool retro vibe and staff was super friendly. Was hoping to find a large size cheesecakes but they were sold out. The gentleman behind the counter suggested a sampler, which included 4 different small cheesecakes. Well, it was the hit of the night! Everyone loved the chance to taste a different flavor. Will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

Came in for the first time last Friday at 3:30 pm and it wasn't a pleasure. The gentleman behind the counter with the beard did not welcome me, greet or say hello. I proceeded to look around and that's usually followed by a "looking for anything in particular, instead just silence and when i asked about items he was very short and had an attitude. I ordered churros, cheesecake, crumb cake and brownies and while ringing me up another customer walked in he pawned me off to the female baker so he can greet and take care of the following customer. As someone in customer service, a greeting, smile, thank you and have a nice day can go a long way. I don't need my ring kissed but when you go into a bakery you expect a better customer experience than the checkout counter at a supermarket. A very disappointing experience and the treats were mediocre at best. I will not be returning. read more

Guilty Pleasures is my families favorite place. The staff is wonderful and the desserts are absolutely amazing and so tasty. My favorite is the rainbow cheesecake and the blondies. They also have great sandwiches and soups. I love the nostalgia feel about this place. It brings me back to my childhood. read more

I am a long time resident of Washingtonville and as soon as this shiop opened, it changed the landscape of our village in the most positive of ways. From walking into the store, the enticing aroma of freshly baked goods warms your body and mind with the comfort of home. The assortment of old school and nostalgic candies on the wall welcomes you. Candy buttons, Razzles ,Peanut Chews and hard to find treats are ready to be gobbled up along with really great specialty sodas. The entire store is decorated with nostalgic Willy Wonka and other childhood fare. I haven't even gotten to the baked goods yet. Fresh cheesecake in a variety of amazing flavors line the shelves in the case along with other assorted imaginative and delicious home made treats. Specialty breads are featured and there is no sandwich in the world that tastes better than the "Godfather",an array of Italian meats and fresh mozzarella assembled on a crispy, freshly baked Italian bread. Their homemade soups are also a must try! Saving the absolute best for last, the owners and employees of this beautiful store are always ready to help with a friendly greeting and a warm smile. I love going in there. It truly is like visiting family. Don't miss this gem if you are anywhere in the Hudson Valley. It is worth the trip!! read more

What a hidden gem this new place is! Owners are wonderful and super friendly, treats are delicious and the coffee is fresh and wonderful. Well worth checking out! Did I mention the bread? Amazing!! read more

Guilty Pleasures Cafe - Italian cookie donut!! Fogetaboutit!!!!! Awesome!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washingtonville, New York

It's amazing here! The staff is very friendly and it is a welcoming atmosphere. I had the cannoli and rainbow cookie cheesecake, and both were AMAZING! Very nostalgic place and I will be recommending to my friends and family on Facebook. Love it! read more

i''d like to add that I am not the ONLY person who has posted about their cheesecakes not being that great OR sweet. I will reiterate that my husband has a sweet tooth, LOVES cheesecakes AND cake. Here is my reply to the LIE of a response from the OWNER: In NO PART of that conversation did you EVER say to bring the cheesecake in for a refund!!!!! Justine you were beyond RUDE and need some serious customer service training, as i mentioned. Literally saying to me "I don't know what you want from me, it seems like you want a free cheesecake". EVERYONE I tell this story to is beyond shocked, including LOCAL business owners. You were NASTY immediately and I think it made sense to tell you that I would rather CALL you than give you a bad review. THAT IS WHY I WAS CALLING FIRST! Some people immediately go to social media and that is what I did NOT want to do. Now you are saying that is a threat? Please!!! I did you a favor and gave you a CHANCE to rectify the situation. How is the battle "lost" when I am actually saying that I would spare you a bad review by telling you what happened with the cheesecake and FURTHER, if you wanted to give me a free cheesecake WHY go into all the back and forth with your condescending tone?? Your intention was NOT to give a refund or barely even a discounted dessert. You could CARE LESS that my husband's birthday was ruined and didn't even apologize. You CLEARLY STATED THAT YOU ARE RUNNING A BUSINESS AND YOU WOULD NOT GIVE ANYTHING AWAY FOR FREE so please spare me with the b.s. on this public post! You could have LEAD with some EMPATHY and common COURTESY, and IN DOING SO would have definitely kept US as customers. I was appalled by your behavior on that call. You were outright NASTY and THAT IS WHY YOU GOT THE BAD REVIEW. Hopefully you LEARN SOMETHING from this and think TWICE when a customer calls you with a complaint! The way you spoke to me was RIDICULOUS and you should be ashamed of yourself! read more