Brooklyn is a paradise for dessert lovers, with an endless array of bakeries and sweet shops serving everything from classic pastries to innovative confections. Whether you're a local or just visiting, here’s a must-try list of the 6 sweet spots in Brooklyn:
1. L'Appartement 4F (Brooklyn Heights)
Known for their iconic croissants and perfectly crisp baguettes, L'Appartement 4F is a French-inspired bakery offering buttery, flaky pastries that transport you straight to Paris. You can find them at 115 Montague St.
2. Baked (Red Hook)
Baked serves up rustic American treats like brownies, cookies and layer cakes. Their signature Brooklyn Blackout Cake is a chocolate lover's dream. They are at 359 Van Brunt St.
3. Doughnut Plant (Prospect Heights, Williamsburg)
These aren’t your average doughnuts --think unique flavors like crème brûlée and pistachio. The yeast and cake doughnuts at Doughnut Plant are a perfect blend of fluffy and rich. You can find them at 245 Flatbush Ave. and 196-198 Bedford Ave.
4. Je T'aime Patisserie (Bed-Stuy)
This lovely bakery is a Black- and women-led business, offering the best French pastries, including croissants, macarons and savory pastries. They have a weekly rotation of specialty croissants that locals love and crave. It is located at 471 Marcus Garvey Blvd.
5. Fan-Fan Doughnuts (Bed-Stuy)
Creative, oversized doughnuts with bold flavors — like guava cream cheese and Mexican hot chocolate — make Fan-Fan a standout. The line out the door is proof of their cult following. They are located at 448 Lafayette Ave.
6. One Girl Cookies (Cobble Hill)
Specializing in artisanal cookies, whoopie pies and cupcakes, One Girl Cookies is a charming bakery is perfect for an afternoon sweet fix. Their classic chocolate chip cookie never disappoints. It is located at 68 Dean St.
From decadent doughnuts to elegant éclairs, Brooklyn’s dessert scene is as diverse and creative as the borough itself. Which of these sweet spots will you visit first?
