Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Torico Ice Cream, Billy's Bakery and Agi's Counter, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for cheesecake in New York City. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional cheesecake.
New York City's Premier Cheesecake Destinations
New York City is the undisputed capital of cheesecake, offering a rich landscape of creamy, decadent slices that cater to every craving. This curated selection spans the five boroughs, featuring everything from iconic American bakeries and high-end steakhouses to specialty Hungarian, Middle Eastern, Italian, and Chinese destinations. Whether you are seeking a classic graham cracker crust or a unique global twist, these spots showcase the incredible diversity and craftsmanship of the city’s most beloved dessert.
27 restaurants in Best Cheesecake in New York City | Top Spots
- Torico Ice Cream · rated 5/5: American.
- Billy's Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Agi's Counter · rated 5/5: Hungarian.
- Make My Cake · rated 5/5: American.
- Strip House · rated 4.6/5: Steakhouse.
- Junior's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Mr. Broadway · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Parisi Bakery · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Martha's Country Bakery · rated 4/5: American.
- Eileen's Special Cheesecake · rated 4/5: American.
- William Greenberg Desserts · rated 4/5: American.
- Breads Bakery · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mia's Brooklyn Bakery · rated 4/5: American.
- S & S Cheesecake · rated 4/5: American.
- Chip City · rated 4/5: American.
- Breads Bakery · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Whipped - Urban Dessert Lab · rated 3/5: American.
- Holey Cream · rated 3/5: American.
- Happy Zoe Vegan Bakery · rated 3/5: American.
- Angelina Bakery Times Square · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Van Leeuwen · rated 3/5: American.
- Van Leeuwen · rated 3/5: American.
- Mango Mango: Chinese.
- Koneko Cat Cafe: Japanese.
- Tea Makers: Chinese.
- 12 Matcha: Japanese.
- Beard Papa's: Japanese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
