Gotta love a dessert place that's open until midnight! I stopped by Leyra Chocolate around 10:30 pm on a weekend and it was busy and bustling. The two young gentlemen were working very hard fulfilling both online and in-person orders. They specialize in dessert crepes and waffles, but also offer chocolate-covered fruit skewers, milkshakes, sundaes, and vegan kofteh. Prices are steep, but I'd only get this as a treat once in awhile. I ordered the Lotus Crepe (~$13) which came with Lotus Butter, Lotus cookie crumbs, and milk and white Belgian chocolate. It took around 15 minutes, but I wasn't in any rush. The crepe didn't last very long once I took my first bite... The presentation was 10/10 and it tasted just as good. The cookie crumbs really elevated the sweet flavors. I wish the prices weren't so high because I would come more often. I think $13 for a crepe, especially since there wasn't even any fruit or many toppings inside of it, is high. read more

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My family and I were in the mood for a little dessert after dinner (as we often are), and we saw this place nearby and wanted to check it out. So yummy - if you have a sweet tooth, this is the place for you. We got a speculoos waffle and pistachio chocolate crepe to share and we ate up every bite. I personally loved the speculoos waffle more (they may call it something else besides speculoos but I can't recall at the moment), but I'm a big fan of cookie butter. The place is a little small and my family thought we might have to wait, but it was actually really easy and quick to get a table. The food comes out quickly and then you end up wolfing it down. Cute spot, very much recommend for those looking for a fun dessert in the area. read more

Leyra Chocolate - Speculoos waffle and pistachio crepe - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

This is a place that serves delicious waffles in my opinion their Dubai chocolate one is my favorite because the chocolate tastes good. But I do have some things to say about the service the guy working there was awesome he's a real good at making the waffles. The place was nice inside with a nice atmosphere I really wish more people go there as it's underrated. read more

Store is clean and bright. Workers were polite and talented at making the desserts. We went with pistachio crepe and the peanut butter waffle. Pistachio crepe was our favorite, it was decadent and filled with chocolate goodness! The ice cream didn't hurt either. The peanut butter waffle was also quite good, although I recommend adding a scoop of ice cream to that as well. read more

Leyra Chocolate - Pistachio Crepe Roll was decadent! - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

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I used to love this place during the winter but idk, the staff lately is rude. It completely different from when I first discover this place and especially came here for their hot chocolate which they magically took it off their menu pretty much within three days. Even when I asked about the hot chocolate the response from the staff was so discerning considering this was our late night sweet spot. read more

Very extensive menu , the service was excellent and my order was prepared in front of me fresh I will definitely return to try the fruit cup with chocolate read more

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Would always recommend this sweet treat the best my go to there's so many options not only crapes they have milkshakes waffles they have chocolate covered fruit it's the best they always have new items very good price and nice people read more

Leyra Chocolate - Sushi crape - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

Had a few friends in from out of town and were looking to satisfy our sweet tooth cravings and ended up here! We'd gotten two items: the brownie sushi crepe and the oreo crepe (both paired with nutella). Very very sweet and indulgent, so fantastic for the occasional treat. There was no shortage of oreo... the oreo crepe was STUFFED with them! Each crepe is served with ice cream too. Next time I come back, I want to try one of the lotus crepes which is made using biscoff cookie butter. read more

Leyra Chocolate - Oreo Crepe - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

I used to love this place back when it was Nefista! Thankfully they still do the cig kofteh and I highly recommend getting the spicy ones. Definitely get the pomegranate sauce, and add onions and walnuts to your wrap - and thank me later! In terms of the chocolate, we've only tried the lotus waffle, but holy moly. It is. So. Good. The layers of chocolate plus the crunch of the lotus root sprinkles... heaven! We've gone back for it - the second time we went, they didn't have dark chocolate (we usually sub the white choc for dark instead). I hope that was just a one time thing and that they have dark chocolate available generally. The service has always been great. It's a small spot so keep that in mind. We usually do take out but have the waffles in store so they're fresh. Anyway, I wish this wasn't so far from me - or maybe that's a good thing because I'd be there literally weekly. read more

Leyra Chocolate - Lotus waffle... I'm drooling! - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

The 5-star rating holds up to the desserts and experience. I ordered the Strawberry Banana Chocolate Crepes. It was an excellent combination of lightly sweet crepe, nutella chocolate hazelnut taste, and fresh sliced strawberries and bananas. I've had a similar one at the nutella cafe and other places never came close to that signature taste and quality. LeyRa definitely comes close and I'll be coming back often. Service was super friendly and they have a large menu. Overall, I highly recommend folks to try Leyra. Pros - Fresh fruits and high quality crepes - Well thought out dessert combinations which taste great - Large dessert menu with lots of options - Nice place to eat and chill - Friendly service and clean restaurant Cons - None Overall Review: 5/5 read more

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The waffles, crepes, and strawberry sticks were delicious! Ive been to this place many times never disappoints. Service is so good worker was very kind. Area is so cute and has a nice flower wall to take photos. 10/10 recommended will be coming again! read more

The workers were very nice and the food was really good!!! and the place is really cute!

Very welcoming atmosphere along with a friendly staff. Food was made fresh and was made very efficiently. Would definitely come again for desert. read more

If there's one thing that all fans of Bill Hader as SNL's Stefon know, it's that ... New York's hottest chocolate boutique is ... LeyRa ... Confectioner Osman Ersen has gone all out. This place has everything: waffles, crepes, sticks, dips, cups, and a cocoa troika. Cocoa troika? You know, that thing when a palate pleasure place has THREE chocolate fountains to finally answer the question, "You know what'd be even cooler than the Bellagio?". That's right. This tiny shop on MacDougal between Greenwich Village and SOHO is the all new hotspot for cream puffs, chocolate shots, and decadent dreams designed dessert-by-dessert to destroy diets while drinking a diet coke. LeyRa has everything: Milk, Dark, White, Nutella, Belgian, Sweet, Bittersweet, Semi-sweet, Too-sweet. Bonus: For the Instagram kids, there's a special wall with neon and flowers where you can binge your weight in chocolate like a boss ... 's girlfriend. Extra bonus: All your pics will finally help people stop calling chocolate hot and start calling it beautiful ... or haute with a "u" and superfluous "e'. Stefon everyone! Hoping all of you find your true loves this weekend ... fine chocolate from Belgium at a palate pleasure place like LeyRa Chocolate. read more

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Come here for their bulgur wheat kofta! It's vegan and bursting with flavor. You can build your own lettuce wraps with them, which makes the experience even more entertaining. I'm sad they had to change their business to a dessert shop, but I'm glad they at least kept the koftas on the menu! read more

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absolutely delicious and the workers here are so sweet and kind. love the environment and the quality of the Desserts are phenomenal, such a good treat to treat yourself and family with! also a nice hangout for friends to enjoy a sweet treat! read more

I've been a huge fan of chocolate dipped waffles and am so glad this place opened up! I used to go to Chocolate Dip but their primary demographic was young middle schoolers who kept trashing the place and I remember the establishment blatantly disregarded Covid restrictions when covid was still at its peak. Leyra Chocolate has a much cleaner seating area with all the photo ops including a flower wall and a Willy Wonka inspired mural. My only qualm is that they don't have a clear sign out front so I kept walking past it. They have milk, white, and dark Belgian chocolate that taste heavenly. I got a milk chocolate waffle stick for $6 and it came with a cup of vanilla ice cream to my delightful surprise! It was the best waffle I've ever had! So crispy and fluffy that I had to stop for a second from the shock of how good it was! I also got the pistachio crepe roll that came with brownies, strawberries and a cup of vanilla ice cream for $13 I think. It's definitely a show stopper. Crepes aren't my favorite in general but this one was rolled really nicely and tasted great. You definitely get your money's worth. I noticed they had a cookie waffle and cream puffs on the menu so can't wait to try them! read more

Leyra Chocolate - Pistachio Crepe Roll - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

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GWOW!! My fiance and I were in the mood for dessert and we are soo happy we came across LeyRa Chocolate!! They're opened late and the menu is to die for. I ordered the strawberry waffle with milk & white Belgian chocolate. I literally almost licked the container. Sooo delicious!! This is our new spot. read more

Leyra Chocolate - Strawberry Waffle - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

Amazing crepes. Friendly staff. Fast service. I recommend the pistachio crepe and brownie sushi.

Clean, fast, friendly, and absolutely amazing. Try their pistachio crepe and thank me later!

This is so decadent! I ordered an Oreo waffle with whipped cream. It comes with Oreos, a chocolate of your choice ( I chose Nutella), and ice cream, which I asked to out on the side so it wouldn't get soggy. The staff are super nice! read more

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This is easily my favorite dessert spot of all those I have encountered in New York City. They do dessert and they do it well. My boyfriend and I shared the strawberry crêpe and the Oreo waffle. The Belgian chocolate topping on both desserts was absolutely delicious. Each dessert item had a very substantial portion of whatever the filling or flavor was supposed to be. The portions are more than generous and sure to fill you up. I would highly recommend to anyone! read more

2nd time here since the first time order of crepes was super yummy. Friendly service. We got the same 2 crepes as last time. Banana and strawberry with Nutella and strawberry with Nutella. Still spot on tasty and filling. Good price point also. Looking to go back when we visit the area for diner. Great that they open late read more

Leyra Chocolate - Yummy - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

This place is awesome. Love love the Oreo crepe. Staff is awesome and welcoming. I'd come back again and try a bunch of other things. read more

There's a lot of dessert spots on macdougal but this one was fairly new so I decided to try it out. Oh man it was so good! The waffle stick was drenched in Belgium chocolate and I asked for crushed pistachios on top for an additional 50 cents. Wait until the waffle isn't so hot so it's secure on the stick and doesn't swivel around. The ice cream was in a small container on the side so it didn't melt and mush into the waffle since it was to-go. What's not to like! PS it's a halal establishment! read more

Leyra Chocolate - Stick Waffle with crushed pistachio - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

Wow do you want a chocolate burrito big enough for 2? Try the pistachio crepe roll. Yummmmmm read more

Leyra Chocolate - Pistachio crepe roll aka chocolate burrito - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

So tasty and very kind people! It's the best waffle in Manhattan and also the price is the cheapest one, you can add extra only for 0.50 cents, that's awesome! read more

Leyra Chocolate - Stick Waffle - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

The service was great and they were very helpful and the crepe taste amazing 10/10 would recommend read more

Leyra Chocolate - Leyra crepe - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

Stopped by here on NYE because our group was craving something sweet after dinner, and it was one of the only places open without a long wait. The crepes really exceeded expectations! We got a strawberry banana crepe with Nutella and it was delicious! Exactly what I'm looking for in a crepe - silky crepes, very fresh fruit, a healthy portion of Nutella, and a nice dollop of vanilla ice cream. The staff were very friendly too, recommending the crepe over the waffle for a more filling dessert. There was just one table inside, and we were able to squeeze a group of 5. read more

Was in the area and had a chance to try out their strawberry crepes. It was pretty solid. I docked one star for the presentation, but overall it was good. The crepe had the strawberries on the inside with milk chocolate poured over it. It also came with a small side of vanilla ice cream. They offer three different types of chocolate to choose from: white, milk, and dark chocolate. You can choose to sample any of their chocolate options, which was a nice touch in case you wanted to try something different. read more

Leyra Chocolate - Strawberry Crepe - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

I experienced the best crepes and waffles I have ever eaten in New Jersey here! They have excellent staff, they are very friendly and do their best to provide fast service and their prices are very affordable. read more

The best crepe spot on the block. Best tasting belgium chocolate and amazing ice cream. Best crepe O have actually ever tasted.

They are trying to get the crowds from the original across the street but the chocolate here tastes very flimsy compared to the better place. Sorry I gave you guys a shot but the quality of the chocolate isn't the same! Plus they pre scoop the ice cream and it was very hard and icy with a piece of lint when I got it with my crepe. read more

Great food... plenty of chocolate. It is European style restaurant with crepes and waffles.

The stuff were very friendly and the waffle came out fast and literally PERFECT. One of the best i had!!!! read more

Leyra Chocolate - Oreo Waffle - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

The chocolate here is luscious af. Classic crepe with milk chocolate will satiate your chocolate cravings and then some read more

Leyra Chocolate - Classic Crepe with milk chocolate. You also get a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side in a sealed sauce cup - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

They use Belgium chocolate that is so rich and it melts in your mouth. I got the Oreo crepe, marshmallow stick, and the cream puffs. The cream puff and Oreo crepe was good. The vanilla ice cream that it comes with is refreshing. The marshmallow stick was okay but next time i would like to try the strawberry stick. I love that it is certified halal. It is a little pricey but definitely worth a try. read more

Leyra Chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Cliffside Park , New Jersey

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Have been ordering their strawberry/banana/chocolate crepes and they are consistently delicious!

Ley Ra was exactly what I needed when I stumbled across it. The perfect late night snack, a bit of indulgence on your night out. I recommend the Nutella crepe with strawberries, the ice cream that accompanies it is nice, and creamy. It spreads like a condiment but it has the soul of a handmade ice cream. read more

The waffle with chocolate was delicious. It comes with a scoop of ice cream! I love the consistency of their waffle (compared to chocolate dip across the street). Very cute place. Nice and clean too. Service was great! read more