Spot Dessert Bar
13 St Marks Pl, New York, NY
Crema's Take
“This East Village gem masterfully blends dessert artistry with specialty coffee in an intimate setting that feels like a creative sanctuary. Their signature Matcha Lava Cake is a rich, beautifully executed standout that keeps people coming back, and the overall menu showcases genuinely inventive flavor combinations and presentations that go well beyond typical dessert fare. Fair warning: it's a small space that fills up fast, especially on weekend nights, but the quality and uniqueness of what emerges from their kitchen make it worth planning ahead for.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Spot is my favorite dessert place! They consistently serve delicious desserts, and the variety is impressive. Everything I’ve tried has been great so far. The items that come with the ice cream are especially good — the combinations are always creative and flavorful. Every time I visit, choosing what to order is part of the fun because there are so many tempting options. The coffee drinks are excellent as well and pair perfectly with the desserts. It’s also a great spot for a weekend evening date. Highly recommended.
I think this place is a bit overrated. It gets busy quick and the desserts are okay. Out of all of them the matcha lava was by farrr my favorite. Very rich and the perfect amount of matcha. The harvest was not that great in my opinion and the golden toast was a little dry for my taste. Maybe I would come back for the other items but its a bit pricey.
I wasn’t sure what to expect at Spot Dessert Bar East Village, but it turned into one of my favorite dessert stops. I tried a few of their signature items like the Matcha Lava Cake, Mango Sticky Rice Crepe, and a Thai Tea Boba Float, and everything was fun and delicious. The Matcha Lava Cake was warm with a gooey green tea center that wasn’t too sweet, and the flavors really popped. The Mango Sticky Rice Crepe had fresh mango with creamy coconut and soft sticky rice wrapped neatly inside, which felt unique and comforting at the same time. The Thai Tea Boba Float was refreshing and creamy with chewy boba that made it feel like dessert and drink combined. The vibe inside was colorful and lively with upbeat music, which made it feel more exciting than a typical dessert shop. The staff were friendly and helped explain the menu when I was deciding what to order. Portions were generous enough to share, and I left feeling satisfied and already thinking about what to try next time. The place also felt clean and well maintained even when a few people were waiting. It is one of those dessert spots that makes you want to come back just to try another item on the menu.
Really small spot so had a hard time getting a seat, might have just been there during the Friday Night Rush...however the selection was great for desert. Nice size plates and they had a few others that I liked to try but only had room for these 2. Will definitely go back on more of a relaxed time frame so I can spend more time trying the other selections. Also they had good coffee and drinks to go with the sweets.
This place has absolutely unique desserts — we’ve never tried anything like this before! We ordered two different desserts, and both were very unusual in flavor and presentation, yet incredibly delicious. The place is literally packed with people, the foot traffic is very high. And it’s obvious why — quality and creativity like this are rare. A great spot for anyone with a sweet tooth or those who enjoy trying something new. Definitely recommend!
Crema Reviews
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