Best Bakery Restaurants in Hell's Kitchen Midtown West (10036)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Schmackary's
Broadway-collab cookies and nonstop flavor drops keep it uniquely NYC.
Notable Picks
#1
Schmackary's
8.6
A Broadway-adjacent cookie bakery that treats cookies like seasonal, show-themed collectibles, baking soft-centered, big-format rounds all day. Flavors rotate constantly, but the lineup stays reliably craveable, making this a pre- or post-theater ritual for locals and visitors alike.
Must-Try Dishes:
Broadway-themed cookies, Chocolate chip cookie, Funfetti cookie ice cream sandwich
What makes it special: Broadway-collab cookies and nonstop flavor drops keep it uniquely NYC.
8.5
A long-running Hell’s Kitchen pie shop focused on old-school American fruit and cream pies with a flaky, buttery crust. The display case leans seasonal, but staples like apple-walnut and key lime anchor a dependable neighborhood dessert stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie, Key Lime Pie, Montmorency Cherry Pie
What makes it special: Classic NYC pie institution with consistently excellent crusts.
An Asian-influenced Italian bakery-café turning out glossy bomboloni, layered pastries, and espresso drinks in a high-energy Times Square setting. It’s more polished and inventive than the average tourist-zone sweet stop, with crowd-pleasers that still show craft.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube Bomboloni, Pistachio Croissant, Tiramisu slice
What makes it special: Italian pastry technique with playful Asian flavor riffs.
Worthy Picks
A bright, counter-service sweets shop in the thick of Times Square specializing in cupcakes, cake slices, and custom-style treats. It’s a dependable stop for a quick sugar hit, with vegan and gluten-free options that broaden the appeal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Red Velvet Cupcake, NY-style Cheesecake slice, Assorted Cake Pops
What makes it special: Fast, varied cake-and-cupcake case with dietary options.
#5
Pavé
7.7
A calm little patisserie-style café tucked into Midtown’s bustle, offering meticulously laminated pastries and light savory bites. It’s a quieter, more craft-focused counter-service stop than most of the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Almond croissant, Jambon-beurre baguette, Seasonal fruit tart
What makes it special: Quiet French-leaning pastry craft in a tourist-heavy zone.
7.7
An Italian-style bakery with glossy cornetti and neatly executed tarts, offering a calmer bake-shop feel near Bryant Park/Times Square. Still building its local footprint, but the pastry technique and espresso pairing make it a worthwhile stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pistachio Cornetto, Lemon Meringue Tart, Focaccia Sandwich
What makes it special: Italian pastry counter with strong cornetti and tart program.