NYC's best thin chocolate chip cookie? This East Village bakery is a top contender, praised for its balanced flavors & quality ingredients. A must-try for cookie aficionados!
Will Hartman reviews The Pastry Box, an East Village bakery renowned for its thin chocolate chip cookies, describing them as a must-try for cookie enthusiasts.
This East Village bakery is a must-visit for cookie lovers, particularly those who appreciate a thin and chewy chocolate chip cookie. Praised for its quality ingredients and balanced flavors, it has earned a spot among the best in NYC. Beyond cookies, the bakery also offers other delightful pastries and cakes that are worth exploring.
This bakery is renowned for its cookies, especially the chocolate chip cookie, which is frequently cited as the best in NYC. Reviewers highlight its thin yet chewy texture, balanced sweetness, and quality ingredients. Other popular items include black and white cookies, brownies, and seasonal loaf cakes. The establishment is also noted for being nut-free and Black-owned.
"The chocolate chip cookie is overwhelmingly recommended, often hailed as the best in NYC for its thin, chewy texture and balanced flavors. The black and white cookies and cinnamon rolls are also highly praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the bakery for its exceptional cookies, particularly the chocolate chip variety, often calling them the best in NYC. The bakery is also noted for its friendly owner and welcoming atmosphere.
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One user mentioned finding the black & white cookie non-traditional and skippable due to hard frosting and an insufficient cookie base.
"This comment suggests The Pastry Box for chocolate chip cookies as a catering option."
Neutral"Mentions The Pastry Box as a top contender for excellent chocolate chip cookies in NYC."
Positive"Pastry Box is mentioned as a recommendation for cookies."
Positive"Pastry Box is listed as a place to get cookies."
Positive"The Pastry Box is mentioned as one of the recommended bakeries."
Positive"The Pastry Box in the East Village is recommended for its great chocolate chip cookie, which is described as thin and crispy on the outside with a chewy interior and good chocolate and sea salt."
Positive"The reviewer confirmed The Pastry Box, along with Andrea's and Wegmans, would become regulars in their rotation for future visits."
Positive"This commenter confirmed that The Pastry Box is an excellent choice for cookies, alongside Wegmans, and praised the original poster's selection."
Positive"The cookies from The Pastry Box were enjoyed for their chewy middle, chocolate chips, and sea salt, despite being a bit thin and crunchy on the outside. The reviewer purchased two cookies."
Positive"The commenter is adding Pastry Box to their list based on a second recommendation for crispy cookies."
Positive"The commenter found Pastry Box cookies to be on the crispier and thinner side, and very good."
Positive"Pastry Box is mentioned as a possible lead for crispy cookies."
Positive"The reviewer highly praised the chocolate chip cookie for its perfect texture and balanced flavor of toffee, chocolate, and salt. They wished they had more room to try other items, noting the great vibes."
Positive"The author agreed that The Pastry Box's cookies are underrated."
Positive"The author stated that The Pastry Box's Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie is phenomenal and immediately identifiable as special."
Positive"The author mentioned trying the Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie at The Pastry Box."
Neutral"This establishment is listed as a suggestion for birthday cakes."
Neutral"The author raved about The Pastry Box's chocolate chip cookie, calling it the best of their trip, praising its high-quality chocolate, richness, and the addition of flaky sea salt. They were surprised to hear it might not be receiving enough support and urged others to try it."
Positive"Pastry Box is highlighted as a favorite for black and white cookies, noted for being fresh and different from typical versions."
Positive"This user recommends Pastry Box for their black and white cookies, though they prefer the chocolate chip cookie from the same establishment."
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