NYC's best thin & chewy choc chip cookies. Also: killer cinnamon rolls & black & white cookies. A true East Village gem.
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 aficionados, with many hailing their chocolate chip cookies as potentially the best in NYC. Beyond cookies, they also offer other delights like cinnamon rolls and black and white cookies. Known for its thin and chewy texture, the 1/4 lb sea salt chocolate chip cookie is a standout, praised for its balance of sweetness and salt.
The Pastry Box is celebrated for its exceptional cookies, with the 1/4 lb sea salt chocolate chip cookie being a highly recommended standout for its perfect balance of chocolate and salt, and its thin, chewy texture. Other popular items include cinnamon rolls with a subtle citrus note and well-regarded black and white cookies. The bakery is also noted for being nut-free and a Black-owned business.
"The chocolate chip cookie is overwhelmingly recommended, with many users calling it the best in NYC due to its thin, chewy texture and perfect balance of chocolate and salt. The cinnamon rolls and black and white cookies are also highly praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the cookies, particularly the chocolate chip variety, with many considering them the best in NYC. The cinnamon rolls and black and white cookies also receive high marks for their unique and delicious flavors.
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One user had a negative experience, finding their pastries and cookies to be only 'just ok' after multiple visits.
"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."
Positive"This user states that The Pastry Box has delicious chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"This comment lists several bakeries, including The Pastry Box, as recommendations for bakery cookies."
Neutral"This comment lists The Pastry Box along with Red Gate Bakery and Hani's as recommendations."
Positive"A list of patisseries was provided, including The pastry box."
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