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The Pastry Box

4.8 (97 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Kayla H.

My favorite chocolate chip in the city so far. When I first took a bite, I was astonished by how delicious this cookie was. It is thin, crispy on the edges, and gooey/soft in the center, and has the perfect amount of flakey salt on top. The flavor is perfect, it tastes like butter, brown sugar, and all good things in the world. I would highly recommend trying the Pastry Box. I always bring friends and family here.

Raven R.

Cookie crawl review! I forgot to take a picture because I got greedy but the black and white cookie is perfectly buttery with a good thick frosting. Definitely iconic!

Corey P.

Easily my favorite pastry and cookie shop in New York. Coming from LA it's been a struggle trying to find a cookie to my liking. I usually go for a thinner cookie with crispy edges and a chewy interior. The pastry box is just that! You cannot go wrong with their chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies. And it's black owned! If you're looking for one of the best cookies in NYC, this is your place. Trust me, you will be coming back shortly after visiting. It was so funny because when I came in for the first time, I ordered three, ate one while I was leaving, and returned like a minute later lol. Don't forget to pair it with a cold glass of milk ! 5/5

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Michael A.

Might be the best chocolate chip cookie in the city, crispy edge, soft center, thin but moist. Pleasant staff and not crowded in the afternoon, and they bake all day so that helps keep things in stock.

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Joyce C.

Always love to support a woman-owned, black-owned business but feel this review might be helpful. Unfortunately more like 3.75 stars for the large chocolate chip cookie ($6). I got to the small shop an hour before closing on a Saturday. It was busy, with a pop-up tent out front with people underneath. 2 high tables inside and a line of about 6 people. I realized that the lines at places are actually because the shops and restaurants are small and don't have a lot of room to wait. The line moves quickly and the staff is very nice and efficient. Pretty much every customer was very millennial and on a food tour/cookie crawl. It seems like the staff is baking cookies literally all day and the large ones were still very warm, the center very gooey, edges getting crisp. The ingredients are very high-quality - the butter, looks like two types of chips (one flat & darker) & not overly sweet - maybe not sweet actually? I just didn't taste anything. It was a cookie, but nothing about the flavors blew me away. No browned butter undertones. Not sure if it was because it was so warm & I was paying too much attention to the extremely soft center & fragile cookie. It was better the next day, the center stiffened, but the flavors were still pretty flat. The cookie is big (6-8"), but the $6 price (understandable for rent & staff) didn't match with my expectations unfortunately. There were other items in the case that were at a lower price point, but nothing else that interested me. The display counter is in an awkward spot on the side with minimal space to browse, maybe there should be a plate of samples, labeled, & priced at the front of the counter so there isn't ordering anxiety.

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Lauren R.

This was the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had. My friend and I split one, and it was so good we had to go back in and get another. We didn't want it to end. Definitely worth the hype and a MUST when in the area!

Huy B.

Best cookie I've ever had. Crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and the salty flakes just blew me away. Stomps on all of the other cookies chains (chip city, insomnia) for a reasonable price. Also amazing brown butter brownies. Will be coming back for sure. A lot of amazing items on their menu I'd love to try next. Cute little store front in east village with simple service, minimal seating on the inside, and AC. Black owned business and previous Michelin pastry chef.

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Levette D.

Oh my goodness walking in the spot I think I gained 100 pounds just with the sweetness in the air. The yuzu lemon cake was so moist and delicious. I can't stop thinking about it. The chocolate chip was golden brown, buttery, crispy and chewy all in one and I can't even describe the sweet goodness they call a cinnamon roll. Highly recommend. Cute take away spot. Super busy. They have board games and two tables if you are lucky to get a spot where you can eat your desserts and must I say the music selection was old school R and B.

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Sophia W.

So underrated! I absolutely loved the carrot cake. It was so moist, and I liked that the edges were a bit chewy. The frosting was subtly sweet, not overly sugary. The kitchen sink cookie was so fun! The staff were so nice and patient when we were deciding and gave us lots of recommendations. I highly recommend!

Kristina I.

YES YES YES YES AND MORE YES! Came in on a Wednesday around noon and I immediately warmly greeted upon entry. The bakery itself is small and charming. I ordered 6 items to try with my husband. Quarter Lb Chocolate Chip Cookie - Honestly perfection. I am typically more of a thick gooey CC kind of girl, but this one was truly perfect. It was thin, soft, and XL. Black cocoa cookie - I wanted 2 more. The cocoa cookie had a soft texture and a very slightly bitter taste. It was very well balanced by their homemade marshmallow fluff filling. This was my personal favorite (only narrowly ahead of the CC) Brownie - soft and fudgy - what more could I ask for? Campfire cookie - 2 brown butter cookies with marshmallow fluff dipped in chocolate. yes, please. I asked what this cookie was before the woman helping me could even finish explaining, I knew I needed to try it. Delicious! Black and white cookie - Surprisingly light for a B&W. Perfectly executed. Kitchen sink cookie was tasty, but overall not out favorite. Their homemade marshmallow fluff is just amazing. Will certainly be back for more!

Julisa H.

Bomb chocolate chip cookie. Not too sweet, not too thick and a very balanced texture. Def top 5

D'Jillisser K.

TikTok led me here--and let me just say, it did not disappoint! This spot has one of the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had. It was definitely worth the wait for a fresh, warm batch of gooey, chocolatey goodness. The boutique-style pastry shop is cozy, with a few seats inside and a couple outside. The ambiance is charming and inviting, but the real star of the show? Those cookies. I traveled all the way from the Bronx during my NYC trip just to try them, and I'm so glad I did. They were so good, I ended up ordering extra to bring back home to ATL. Highly recommend if you're a cookie lover or just want a sweet treat that lives up to the hype!

Jessica B.

I saw this place on IG, and I'm all for supporting a Black business. I stopped by one day and ordered the kitchen sink and the black & white cookie. The kitchen sink was my favorite--it was breakfast for me since it has corn flakes and rice Krispies. The black & white cookie was too sweet for me (it was my first time having it in life). I went back later that day to get the ¼ pound cookie for a coworker who has a major sweet tooth. She absolutely loved it. I went back the following week to order the kitchen sink again and the ¼ pound cookie. I see why my coworker loved it so much. The service was wonderful, she remembered me from the previous week. The café has 2 small tables as well as small tables outside. It's a lovely space and I hope they flourish.

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The large chocolate chip cookie is wide, flat, crisp, rich, salty, gooey, and great. Better than Insomnia's.

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