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OC Dessert
Master Critic Review
OC Dessert
8.1
OC Dessert is a late-night-friendly Asian dessert cafe where ice cream, sago puddings, and crepe cakes share equal billing. Guests treat it as a sit-down spot for plated desserts and drinks, from mango sago and durian mille crepes to simple scoops and sundaes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chocolate Ice Cream with Toppings, Mango Sago with Ice Cream, Durian Mille Crepe with Ice Cream
Scores:
Value: 6.5
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 8.9
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Sit-down Asian dessert cafe where ice cream, sago, and crepe cakes are all in play.
Who should go: Groups and couples wanting plated desserts and milk teas.
When to visit: Evenings when friends linger over dessert and tea.
What to order: Mango Sago with Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream, Durian Mille Crepe.
Insider tip: Share a crepe cake and a cold dessert so you can try both styles.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Metered street parking on 56th Street and nearby avenues; challenging after 7pm on weekends. No valet.
Dress code: Casual-trendy; jeans and sneakers are fine, but many guests dress nicely for dessert dates.
Noise level: Moderate - lively energy but still easy to hold a full conversation at the table.
Weekend wait: 20–40 minutes during peak late-night hours (8:30–10:30pm).
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait; most traffic builds after dinner.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - most desserts are vegetarian including crepe cakes, ice cream, and sago bowls.
Vegan options: Limited - some fruit-based ices and selected sorbets, but many items use dairy.
Gluten-free options: Limited - many ice creams and sago desserts are naturally gluten-free, but crepe cakes are not.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes — it’s ideal for a low-pressure, dessert-focused date with cozy seating, photogenic desserts, and a relaxed late-night atmosphere that encourages conversation.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — walk-ins are the norm. You may wait briefly on busy weekend nights, but tables turn over fairly quickly.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes — kids love the colorful desserts and ice cream, though the evening crowd leans older and more social after 8pm.
Best For
Better for: Plated Asian-style desserts, group-friendly late-night hangouts, and visually striking crepe cakes compared to standard scoop shops.
Skip if: You only want quick grab-and-go ice cream, are avoiding dairy, or prefer quiet coffee-shop-style dessert spots.