Milk Bar

The cute sugar cookie packaging from Milk Bar is just unbeatable in terms of visual appeal. The goodies are delivered individually packaged in a gift-worthy, reusable windowed tin. All six flavors—Compost Cookie®, Corn Cookie, Blueberry & Cream CookieTM, and both chocolate and sugar Confetti Cookies—are present in every variety that is offered online. Their Chocolate Confetti Cookie is quite delicious, even though some of the cookies can be a little too sugary. The Milk Bar sampler, which costs $60 and includes a piece of Milk Bar Pie, two packs of truffles, and one of each cookie, is the greatest deal. Despite the fact that the sum is not little, you get a lot for your money.

With its fourth location—the largest yet, with 20 seats—downtown pastry diva Christina Tosi takes her cult-favorite treats to the Upper West Side. Along with Stumptown coffee, you may find her unique desserts (crack pie, compost cookies, cereal milkshakes). The legendary pork buns from the Momofuku empire are replicated at the bakery using slow-roasted pork shoulder that has been seasoned with hoisin and sriracha. Vegetarians can choose buns loaded with smoky red-chili pepper flakes, caramelized onions, and braised shiitake mushrooms. Add either to a deep-fried, soft-poached local egg.

Ratings: 3.5 stars (from 3.392 Yelp reviews)

Headquarters: 115 Delancey St, New York, United States

Website: milkbarstore.com