William Greenberg Desserts
“I recently got married and chose miniature black and white cookies from William Greenberg as the wedding favors.”
“My sister brought home a box of Black and White's from William Greenberg and I have to say it was the best cookie I've ever had.”
“These are by far the best B&W cookies I've ever had and one of the only places I know that still bakes 'em fresh.”
William Greenberg Desserts
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Been here multiple times and I'm always impressed.
Black and whites are DELICIOUS. Cake like with a rich, thick chocolate and a creamy, flavorful vanilla. A true treat. And minis are $1.50. Can you even think twice?
As much as the black and whites are amazing, the colored ones are even better. I'm not huge on chocolate flavor in general so the colored ones (that are all vanilla in flavor) are ridiculously wonderful.
Friendly staff with great pastries.
We tried a variety of their baked goods (cheese Danish, cheesecake, strawberry tart and more) and everything was a hit. The only thing that fell flat was the coffee. It was so bad we just threw it out.
Next time I'll try their black and white cookies and see what all the hype is about.
This is a review specifically for the outpost in The Plaza Hotel Food Hall.
The black and white cookies are quite good. But I mean, a cookie is a cookie. Anyways. I had one today. I actually had two: one black and white and one pink and white (same flavor, different colors). The small one cost $1.50
They were soft. Very soft. How do they get their cookies this soft?! The small one is actually super sweet and one bite made me crave something salty/savory…
I wish they made some in extra small and sold them in little gift bags.
A small, long standing, local bakery. The shop is known for black and white cookies, so I bought it.
It is really good, but I like Saks cafe's one better. The price is pretty similar everywhere in NYC. I was planning to buy a box of gift minis, however, I opted not as the shop does not look like one that is capable of elegant wrapping suitable for the pricing.
I also bought the red-velvet version, too. That one is original. The cake moister and icing is softer and gooey to the extent it is not a good idea to bring it long distance.
Came here for the infamous Black & White.
Was it the best Black & White I've ever had? No.
Was it a Black & White worth trekking back up the Upper East Side for? Yes.
Ultimately, it was huge and a great deal (to share with a friend). But, make sure you look up their hours before you go. There's not much around the area to entertain yourself with while you wait for them to open.
A few blocks from the Met, and your in upper east side country, teeming with the upper crust and vestiges of old school Jewish New York.
This tiny bakery opened in 1946 and is home to a marvelous soft black and white shortbreads $1.50. The happy lilt of fraternizing Jewish and African girls behind the counter added a special kiss to my mouth watering breakfast dessert as I waited for the museum to open.
Large cake pops to go ($3.50) also beckoned. I chose chocolate chocolate covered in rainbow sprinkles that served as a nurturing treat as I waited at the airport for my plane back home.
The brownies have a certain fame as well.
No seating.
The cookies and brownies are known to last a few days, so they also work as good easy gifts.
I decided to stop in this morning while taking my walk. They do sell small bites. I decided to try the black and white pumpkin cookie. The price was right. The size was right. The cookie had no taste until the last bite. I finally tasted a hint of spice. The cream cheese frosting was plentiful. It was very tasty, but far too sweet for my liking.
I give them three stars for being patient with me. They didn't mind my picture taking. I thought the counter helper that waited on me was rather gruff. A little more friendly and relaxed would be nice. I felt like I was bothering her.
I'll probable go back to try something else. They have their seasonal items ready. They are taking orders for holiday pies. They offer a huge selection of pies and various pastries.
They have a long history in the neighborhood. I'm sure they will do fine with out my business.
I was craving a snack while walking home and I passed this cute little place. I was about to just keep on trucking but something told me to stop and just grab a little something.
Wish I had taken a photo but it was a bit too humid for me to bother taking out my camera. Think black and white cookie but with white icing and rainbow sprinkles. Soft and tasty deliciousness.
They also let me sample their snickerdoodle cake. Wow! I would buy it but I can't justify buying a whole cake for myself, for now.
Everyone was friendly and service was prompt. In addition, with a wide assortment to choose from you'll be sure to find something for you and anyone else on your list.