Milk Bar
Dessert Shop, Bakery, and Coffee Shop$$$$
East Village, New York
The experts at Serious Eats and The New York Times recommend this place
"Crack pie is great but after a few bites it is too sweet to finish."(174 Tips)
"Try the cereal milk, crack pie and the birthday cake truffles."(45 Tips)
"If you are in NYC you should try the cereal milk ice cream!"(37 Tips)
"The corn cookies and b'day cake truffles were also awesome!"(29 Tips)
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Kayleigh HarringtonNovember 3, 2014The swirl with crunch is classic. Ask for an affogato (not on the menu) and they'll create it for you. The Truffles and cookies make great gifts!
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Adrian PhillipsAugust 23, 2015Get the cereal milk soft serve. I make it a personal mission to come here at least once when I'm in New York. It's great with cereal crunch but mostly I prefer it bare. Good for dessert after Ssam BarUpvote4Downvote
Crack pies and cookies are good all year round. Soft serves are great too and the seasonal flavored are usually strong hit or mild miss. I enjoy the cereal milk but I'll admit it's not for everyone.Upvote1Downvote
Graylyn RooseJuly 10, 2016You must try the fruity cereal milk ice cream, and don't forget the corn flakes on top! Some of the best ice cream I've had in awhile.
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emeFebruary 5, 2015Birthday cake (and birthday cake truffles) are amazing. Tried the new truffle flavor recently (chocolate or chocolate chip I think) and it is lightly coated with some fruit powder that packs a punch.Upvote1Downvote
Sana CurrimbhoyAugust 7, 2014One of my favorite soft serve ice creams. The cereal milk is an exotic flavor and the crunch is a nice addition with the smoothness of the ice cream. It really does taste like cereal and milk!Upvote3Downvote
Karolina BudkiewiczSeptember 6, 2015the customer service is amazing! the people working there were so hilarious ! seriously awesome place. if you like milk and cereal and you'll love it, if not then just go there for the cookies!UpvoteDownvote
Dina FierroAugust 20, 2014The best. Nothing better. My favorites include the Cereal Milk Soft Serve with Crunch, Birthday Cake Truffles and the Corn Cookie.
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Thomas KnüwerMay 29, 2016David Changs ice cream and cake shop is a hole in the wall. The "soft serving" is the best of its kind I ever had.
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Paige CMarch 13, 2015Wow - had the cereal milk soft serve for the first time. It was sensational. I even asked for an extra container of the caramelized cereal to take home. So worth it.Upvote1Downvote
Sanam LakhwaraFebruary 21, 2016The cereal milk ice cream with cereal crunch toppings is one of a kind! Very small place and a queue soon lined up with everyone eating the exact same thing! Yum!UpvoteDownvote
CompassJuly 24, 2013David Chang’s bakery is best known for its “crack pies” and “compost cookies”. While those are simply exquisite, it’s the offbeat flavors of frozen yogurt that set it apart from other sweet eateries.
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BuzzFeedApril 23, 2014Enjoy the creamy cereal milk soft-serve form at any location, or head to the Williamsburg outpost to try it in a “fancy shake” with booze and various magical add-ins.Upvote1Downvote
AmateurConciergeJuly 15, 2015A great quick and easy gift. My favorites are the corn cookies, the blueberry cream cheese cookies and cereal milk ice cream topped with cornflakesUpvoteDownvote
Kevin DudleyNovember 18, 2014Can't go wrong with anything here. Compost cookie, crack pie, and chocolate chip/corn flake/marshmallow cookie are great choices. Cereal Milk shake is delicious, too.UpvoteDownvote
Alexa Mae AsperinMay 22, 2012CRACK PIE = AWESOME! You won't be disappointed! $5 a slice but soo worth it. I buy whole pies for special occasions & always a hit. Do yourself a favor & get a slice or two… (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Roger RJune 4, 2016Crack pie is good..extremely sweet! Went with the fruit loops flavored ice cream instead of the cereal milk and it was dead on...not amazing but def worth a stop...so much to eat in this area!!UpvoteDownvote
The Corcoran GroupAugust 27, 2010You must try the Crack Pie, the Compost Cookie and the Confetti Cookie. Pair them with the Cereal Milk ice cream. The Pork Buns are a must try as well.
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Janice ChowFebruary 20, 2018Chocolate pretzel & cereal milk soft serve combo 🥨🥛🍦 must get the crunch - they’re so heavenly ♥️
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Christine TaylorAugust 19, 2018Desserts are original and present something you most likely haven’t seen before. Everything I tried was good but so sweet I could only have a couple bites before being overpowered by the sugar.UpvoteDownvote
Nick AndlingerMarch 24, 2016Corn cookie, birthday cake truffles, crack pie, cereal milk soft serve are the moves.Upvote1Downvote
Gary HorMarch 18, 2013Try the Compost Cookie! Potato crisps in a cookie? How inventive is that, right?! Also try the Cereal Milk Soft Serve! It's soooo good especially if you add the Crunchy Cornflake toppings!UpvoteDownvote
Cole TMay 26, 2019Super tight quarters that serves up pretty rad soft serve, cookies and other pastries. Got the compost cookie soft serve with the compost toppings. No cash accepted here, card only.UpvoteDownvote
Marcie QuintanaJune 24, 2015Crack pie was amazing. Insanely rich though so if you don't have a sweet tooth best to share a slice.UpvoteDownvote- Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019Everything is so good here and worth any wait you might encounter. Try the cereal milk, crack pie and the birthday cake truffles.UpvoteDownvote
Cindy SarohaJuly 8, 2015The cereal ice cream has been a hit or miss with everyone I've brought there. I personally like the ice cream. My favorite is the corn cookie though! 🌽🍪UpvoteDownvote
jon nguyenJune 17, 2013Try the BBQ Bun - yes, its very not so creative and exciting, but goddamn bbq pork belly and coleslaw was so good and their homemade buns were pillow soft...it really was awesomeUpvoteDownvote- MyThy HuynhJuly 7, 2014Buy 6 cookies for $10, crack pie and truffles to take home. Then enjoy a cup of cereal milk ice cream with cornflake crunch for $0.75 more. Its so good!UpvoteDownvote
- Steven AndrophyJuly 1, 2014You have to get the cereal milk soft serve with the crunch topping. The corn cookies and b'day cake truffles were also awesome!Upvote1Downvote
New York PostSeptember 14, 2014Christina Tosi, the woman behind Milk Bar’s goodies, collaborated with model Karlie Kloss on a line of gluten-free treats aptly named “Karlie’s Kookies.” Read more
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Em Lazer-WalkerAugust 14, 2014The lines are often outrageous, and everything other than the cookies are overpriced, but their desserts are delicious. Go for the corn cookie, crack pie, or soft serve. Skip the savory things.UpvoteDownvote
Christina ChinDecember 26, 2016Cookies, b-day truffles, ice cream! Cookies and truffles slightly cheaper at the actual store vs. the pop-up shops in the St marketsUpvoteDownvote
New York HabitatNovember 11, 2011Small location that packs a tasty punch. Our favorite is the Crack Pie, it tastes like caramel and just melts in your mouth.Upvote9Downvote
Halstead PropertyJune 13, 2013If you concur the best part of eating a bowl of cereal is slurping the sweetened milk after, Momofuku's Cereal Milk soft serve topped with corn flake crumbles is a breakfast game changer #GameofConesUpvoteDownvote
Sweta MohapatraNovember 21, 2014If you don't like extremely sweet sweets, get the cornflake cookie and beware the choc-choc. The latter is good but very rich and sweet. Both will fix any chocolate cravings thoughUpvoteDownvote- JiSeptember 13, 2014Cereal milk ice cream and corn cookie are the best things on the menu- hands down. Crack pie is great but after a few bites it is too sweet to finish.Upvote1Downvote
- Reagan BarbosaDecember 12, 2016At Thanksgiving time, come get their Thanksgiving croissant. Filled with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce with celery salt inside and out. So delicious.UpvoteDownvote
Zainab MudallalMarch 19, 2014As a beginner, I had the cereal milk soft serve. It was worth the 30 degree weather and brought back childhood memories.UpvoteDownvote
Bruce HaydonJanuary 10, 2017Gourmet desserts in a very casual storefront. Crack Pie and Cereal Ice Cream are two must-tries. Tiny store - no indoor seating area. FYI.UpvoteDownvote
Francisco OsorioMarch 27, 2017Cereal Milk White Chocolate is really good. Be careful: sometimes drinks are reaaaaaaaally hot.
UpvoteDownvote- AmateurConciergeAugust 19, 2015Post remodeling, the passion fruit soft serve with chocolate chips is a fantastic addition. Will miss the double chocolate cookies thoUpvoteDownvote
Try the Whole rotisserie Duck Ssam - Chive pancakes, bibb lettuce, rice, hoisin, duck scallion and crispy shallots. I am beyond full.UpvoteDownvote
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