Last Updated: 28 days ago
Phone: (212) 861-1340
Address: 1100 MADISON AVENUE 10028
Iconic bakery famed for its legendary black and white cookies, praised for their perfect chewy texture. Also known for classic Schnecken and other traditional baked goods.
This beloved Upper East Side bakery has been serving up classic New York treats since 1946, with a particular fame for its exceptional black and white cookies. Many describe these cookies as having the perfect soft and chewy texture, often calling them the city's best. In addition to their signature cookies, they also offer other delightful baked goods like sticky buns and pound cakes, making it a go-to spot for traditional, high-quality desserts.
This bakery is renowned for its classic black and white cookies, which many consider to be among the best in New York City, highlighting their soft and chewy texture. Beyond cookies, they also offer other traditional baked goods, including sticky buns called Schnecken, and have been praised for their pound cakes and chocolate cakes.
"The black and white cookies are highly recommended for their excellent texture, and sticky buns called Schnecken are also noted as addictive treats."
Customers consistently praise the classic black and white cookies, often describing them as the best in the city. The bakery is also noted for its traditional Jewish baked goods.
Important Note
One reviewer found the black and white cookies to be just 'good/okay' despite the bakery's reputation, suggesting they are best tried if you're already in the area.
"This commenter recalls Wm. Greenberg's making a simple yet killer chocolate cake and considers it a platonic ideal, though unsure if they still offer it or at what price."
Positive"The user recommended William Greenberg."
Positive"Confirming that "Greenberg Bakery" is indeed William Greenberg Desserts, the user also mentioned their addictive sticky buns called Schnecken."
Positive"This user asked for confirmation if "Greenberg Bakery" refers to William Greenberg Desserts."
Neutral"William Greenberg Desserts is declared the winner for black and white cookies after a quest to try them from dozens of places. They also offer addictive sticky buns called Schnecken."
Positive"A user recommends William Greenberg as a place to buy loaf/pound cakes."
Neutral"A commenter recommends William Greenberg bakery on the Upper East Side (founded 1946), specifically praising their 'incredible' black and white cookie."
Positive"The commenter notes William Greenberg Desserts is renowned for having one of the city's best black and white cookies, though their personal experience was that it was 'good/okay'. They suggest it's worth trying if you're nearby in the UES."
Neutral"Suggests William Greenberg if looking for old school black and white cookies."
Positive"A user recommended getting a black and white cookie from William Greenberg as a treat after visiting the Met."
Positive"recommends William Greenberg"
Neutral"Black & White cookies from William Greenberg Desserts travel exceptionally well and the out-of-towners love 'em."
Positive"Simply names William Greenberg."
Positive"Recommends William Greenberg black and white cookies."
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