Union Square Greenmarket

We have visited over 25 bakeries (and eaten well over that amount in cookies) to bring you this guide to the best cookies that NYC has to offer. You probably know about Levain, Insomnia, and maybe even City Cakes, but what about the small bakeries or cafes that have a killer cookie on the menu? And what to eat at each one? This guide will tell you where to go and what to order so you can make this visit to New York the most delicious trip of your life. 🤤 Includes: 🍪15 bakeries with our favorite cookies from each 📝A little background and fun stories about each bakery For about the price of a Levain cookie, you can save yourself lots of research time, and save your tastebuds from trying Instagram favorite cookies that look amazing but only taste "ok." All the cookies in this list are so good, they're worth coming to New York specifically to eat them. Why should you trust us? Because we LOVE cookies. Our video of the best cookies in New York has been seen over 200k times, and the comments support our choices. Because cookie shops are constantly opening and closing, the YouTube video is already outdated. This guide will be constantly updated when new contenders for best cookie in New York comes on the scene. Enjoy!!

When visiting (or living in) this concrete jungle, you may find yourself in need of a little time in the great outdoors. And while we can't really give you much of the great outdoors in NYC, there are plenty of activities to get into on a warm summer day. Better yet, most of these activities are totally free. Check out the map in the upper right corner to find all of my favorite outdoor activities in NYC.

Visiting NYC for the first time? Check out this 3-day guide that has gone viral on social media now on Thatch!