Best Desserts in the world
1. Patrick Roger, Paris
Art gallery-style chocolatier displaying massive cocoa sculptures in its windows. The pristine pralines and ganaches are the main event inside – sold exclusively by the box.
Art gallery-style chocolatier displaying massive cocoa sculptures in its windows. The pristine pralines and ganaches are the main event inside – sold exclusively by the box.
Intimate bistro with green velvet banquettes, serving perfected versions of French classics. The steak au poivre is the standout dish – book well in advance for one of the few tables.
Cozy neighborhood bistro serving seasonal French dishes in a small, book-lined room. The pavé de boeuf is a staple, but the "pour les indécis" sampler lets tables share multiple desserts.
Cozy, old-fashioned bistro serving generous plates of market-based French classics. The two intimate dining rooms fill up quickly – book ahead for a table.
Street-side stall making sweet crêpes and savory buckwheat galettes to order on sizzling hot plates. The classic ham and Emmental is a local staple, but the signature Grand Marnier crêpe – flambéed right on the griddle – is the real show.
Bustling Latin Quarter bistro serving generous plates of traditional French cooking – think 7-hour lamb and duck confit. The small, intimate room is always packed and noisy with a mostly local crowd.
Old-school Parisian bistro occupying a medieval house with a bright mosaic facade. A classic zinc bar anchors the 1930s interior, where blackboard menus list seasonal French staples like steak frites and escargots.
Tiny dessert shop applying French technique to giant American-style cookies with molten centers. The space is strictly grab-and-go – most customers take their warm cookies to nearby Soho Square.
Boutique donut shop where chefs decorate intricate pastries in a street-facing glass kitchen. The tiny space is mostly for takeaway – the pistachio and black forest donuts are the real deal.
Pink marble patisserie designed like an intimate jewelry box, with hand-blown crystal lights over a central counter. The display showcases intricate French pastries – from seasonal fruit tarts to a daily delivery of Chocolate Nemesis cake.
Northern Thai spot specializing in Khao Soi – a complex coconut curry noodle soup from a 40-year-old family recipe. Shareable small plates include Chiang Mai sausage; the Thai tea cheesecake is the essential finish.
Minimalist cafe focused on creative layered drinks made with specialty coffee and matcha. Signature 'Cloud' lattes are finished with thick, flavored cold foam – tiramisu or pistachio – alongside fresh pastries and bagels.
Stark, whitewashed dining room in a former smokehouse, the birthplace of London's nose-to-tail eating philosophy. The roast bone marrow and parsley salad remains the signature dish; madeleines are baked to order.
Home-style Japanese cafe serving matcha cheesecakes and salmon onigiri on mismatched vintage crockery. The small, curated space fills up quickly – expect weekend queues and a no-laptop policy during lunch.
Buzzy Shoreditch spot with an open kitchen dishing up modern Greek small plates and namesake flatbreads. Crayons are provided for doodling on the paper tablecloths; the caramel cheesecake is essential.
New Jersey-style red sauce joint serving comfort classics like fried mutz and rigatoni with long-braised meat sauce. It's walk-in only, so the loud, cozy room fills up fast with groups sharing plates and nineties-era cocktails.
Neighborhood dining room with white tablecloths serving a concise menu of modern British fare. The cooking is soulful – expect battered sea bass, bangers & mash, and a standout sticky toffee pudding.
Takeaway bakery dishing up oversized six-ounce cookies, served warm with a gooey center. A boozy bread pudding is another staple, while fluffy brioche cinnamon rolls appear only on weekends.
Specialty bakery crafting bespoke cakes and cupcakes for weddings and milestone birthdays. Bring photos and color swatches to design orders directly with the owner.
Bakery focused on Key lime pie with a signature sea-salt Graham cracker crust and tropical flavor infusions. What started on a bicycle cart now operates from a small storefront shared with a Coconut Grove boutique.
Glamorous, burlesque-themed steakhouse defined by siren-red walls and vintage portraits of 1930s showgirls. The menu is pure classics – charred New York strips, shareable sides, and a towering 24-layer chocolate cake for dessert.
Dessert gallery where pastries are presented as edible art in a clean, minimalist showroom. The meticulously crafted cakes fuse French technique with Korean flavors – think toasted brown rice mousse and pecan sablé.
Stripped-down wine bar with a Brooklyn feel, pouring natural wines to an upbeat R&B soundtrack. The menu is creative small plates – the seared Arroz a la Plancha and whipped banana pudding are essential.
Buzzing slice shop with a constant line for its thin-crust, New York-style pies. The famous burrata slice is the move – just expect to eat it standing at the counter.
Old-fashioned lunch counter dishing up serious comfort food – think house-roasted turkey sandwiches and elaborate layer cakes. The cozy, tiled space gets crowded; expect long lines on weekends.
