Best Sweet Treats Restaurants in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar at Hanley
A polished Italian coffee bar where espresso, pastries, and pretty plates feel quietly upscale.
Notable Picks
This Sant Ambroeus outpost brings Milanese café polish to Third Avenue, pairing serious espresso with croissants, pastries, and light plates in a sleek, marble-accented room. It functions as an all-day stop for fashion-minded locals who want a proper cappuccino, Norwegian salmon toast, or a rich drinkable hot chocolate rather than basic coffee shop fare.
Must-Try Dishes:
Norwegian salmon toast with avocado, Drinkable Italian-style hot chocolate, Flaky lemon-scented croissants
What Makes it Special: A polished Italian coffee bar where espresso, pastries, and pretty plates feel quietly upscale.
Worthy Picks
7.6
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Since 1954, this whimsical café has drawn crowds for extravagant desserts and, more recently, Guinness World Record–holding fries. Regular fries accompany burgers and sandwiches, while the World’s Most Expensive Fries deliver a champagne-and-truffle spectacle for serious fry obsessives or big spenders.
Must-Try Dishes:
World's Most Expensive Fries, Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles, Frrrozen Hot Chocolate
What Makes it Special: Iconic dessert café where Guinness-certified luxury fries headline the splurge.