NYC's go-to for thin, chewy chocolate chip cookies & more. A must-try bakery experience!
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, with a particular fame for its thin chocolate chip cookies that boast a chewy center. Beyond their star cookies, they also offer other delightful baked goods. It's a spot celebrated for quality and a great texture in its most popular offerings.
The Pastry Box is celebrated for its exceptional baked goods, particularly its chocolate chip cookies, which many consider the best in New York City. Reviewers frequently praise the cookies' thinness and chewy texture, and some specifically mention a 'kitchen sink' or '1/4 pound' version. Other popular items include black and white cookies and brownies. The bakery is also noted for being a woman and POC-owned, nut-free establishment.
"The Pastry Box is overwhelmingly recommended for its chocolate chip cookies, often described as the best in NYC. Other highly praised items include their black and white cookies and brownies."
Customers overwhelmingly praise The Pastry Box, with a strong consensus that their chocolate chip cookies are among the best in NYC, often highlighted for their perfect balance and texture.
Important Note
One user expressed a negative experience, stating that multiple visits and different items yielded only 'just ok' results, contrasting with the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
"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."
Positive"The Pastry Box is mentioned as a recommended bakery for cakes."
Positive"In response to a recommendation, this user stated they would check out The Pastry Box in the East Village next time they are in town."
Neutral"This user recommended The Pastry Box in the East Village for a good black and white cookie."
Positive"The user expressed being obsessed with The Pastry Box's black and white cookies and also noted the owner, Tiara, is kind and sweet."
Positive"The user recommended The Pastry Box in the East Village and praised the owner as kind and hardworking."
Positive"The user provided a list of bakery recommendations, including The Pastry Box."
Neutral"Another user seconds the recommendation for The Pastry Box."
Positive"A user expresses great satisfaction with The Pastry Box's cookies, stating they fit the ideal chewy, no-crisp preference."
Positive"Pastry Box is recommended as a place for good thin cookies."
Positive"The user really enjoyed Pastry Box's cookies."
Positive"Pastry Box is recommended for its cookies."
Positive"Pastry Box is recommended for its cookies."
Positive"The user states that Pastry Box's cookies are significantly better than Culture Espresso's."
Positive"This user recommends Pastry Box for chocolate chip cookies."
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