William Greenberg Desserts

William Greenberg Desserts William Greenberg Desserts is a bakery and dessert restaurant located at 1100 Madison Avenue in New York City. With a rich history dating back to 1946, this establishment has become an icon in the city, renowned for their Original Black & White Cookies that have been ranked as "Best in New York City" by New York magazine. Along with the legendary cookies, they offer an extensive range of treats such as chocolate cookies, cupcakes, rugelach, babka, schnecken, hot cross buns, biscotti, fruit tarts, brownies, linzer tarts, pies and cakes. In addition to their Madison Avenue location that's open 7 days a week and offers nationwide shipping options through their website or phone line (212-861-1340), they have also recently opened a new location conveniently situated in Todd English Food Hall Plaza on the West 58th Street. Both outlets offer pastries and baked goods that are perfect for special occasions such as weddings and anniversaries.
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Our same iconic cookie, now in more colors! 🌈Happy Pride from all of us at William Greenberg Desserts!
06/24/2026

Our same iconic cookie, now in more colors! 🌈

Happy Pride from all of us at William Greenberg Desserts!

For the dad who has everything, there's always room for cookies. Celebrate Father's Day with custom Black and White cook...
06/18/2026

For the dad who has everything, there's always room for cookies.

Celebrate Father's Day with custom Black and White cookies in his favorite team's colors! 🏀⚾️🏈

Treat Dad to something sweet this Father’s Day! Stop by for a special bakery treat and don’t forget to grab a Father’s D...
06/18/2026

Treat Dad to something sweet this Father’s Day! Stop by for a special bakery treat and don’t forget to grab a Father’s Day card on your way out.

Our favorite showstopper cake 🌈✨Six layers of fluffy, colorful cake coated in our signature vanilla frosting and finishe...
06/16/2026

Our favorite showstopper cake 🌈✨

Six layers of fluffy, colorful cake coated in our signature vanilla frosting and finished with a generous layer of rainbow sprinkles!

Available in 6" or 8" sizes | Local only

The FIFA World Cup excitement is here, and so are our cookies! ⚽🏆Stop by and pick up our limited-edition World Cup sugar...
06/11/2026

The FIFA World Cup excitement is here, and so are our cookies! ⚽🏆

Stop by and pick up our limited-edition World Cup sugar cookies, or customize our iconic Black & White Cookies with your favorite team's colors.

When the semifinals arrive, we'll be featuring Black & White Cookies decorated in the colors of the remaining teams, so you can cheer on your side with something sweet!

Happy Pride Month! Celebrate with one of our favorites, our rainbow layer cake! 🌈
06/09/2026

Happy Pride Month! Celebrate with one of our favorites, our rainbow layer cake! 🌈

We are excited to be featured in NBC New York's roundup of Knicks celebration treats! Pick up William Greenberg Desserts...
06/04/2026

We are excited to be featured in NBC New York's roundup of Knicks celebration treats! Pick up William Greenberg Desserts’ Orange & Blue Cookies and Knicks-themed Sugar Cookies to celebrate the season. Thank you, NBC New York, for the mention!

Order Here: ➡️ https://wmgreenbergdesserts.com/products/knicks-playoff-cookies

The whole city is rocking with all things orange and blue. From swag to sweets, there are so many fun ways to cheer on the Knicks. Be sure to check out Fortunato Brothers, Sportiqe, Baked by Melissa New York Forever collection, William Greenberg, Conti’s Pastry Shoppe, and Liberty Bagels.

We are ready for you  🏀👀
06/02/2026

We are ready for you 🏀👀

Hearts all around this Mother’s Day 💕 Celebrate the special women in your life, order ahead or stop by next week before ...
04/30/2026

Hearts all around this Mother’s Day 💕 Celebrate the special women in your life, order ahead or stop by next week before the holiday!

Our Mother's Day cookies are decorated in beautiful colors! Give her a surprise gift box with 18 mini Black and Whites.O...
04/29/2026

Our Mother's Day cookies are decorated in beautiful colors! Give her a surprise gift box with 18 mini Black and Whites.

Order through the link in our bio!

Address

1100 Madison Avenue
New York, NY
10028

To get to the dessert restaurant located on Madison Avenue in New York, you can take any of the following public transport options:
- Take subway line 6 to 68th Street Hunter College Station and walk east on E 68th St towards Madison Ave.
- Take bus M1, M2, M3 or M4 to Madison Ave/E 67 St and walk north on Madison Ave.

If you prefer driving, you may park at any of the following parking garages near the location:
- Central Parking System at 200 E. 65th St
- Icon Parking at 163 E. 66th St
- Quik Park East 66 LLC at 360 E. 66th St

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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William Greenberg Desserts is a must-visit dessert shop and restaurant in New York City. Established in 1946, this iconic establishment has been serving up delectable treats for over 70 years. Their Original Black & White Cookies are legendary and have been ranked "Best in New York City" by New York magazine. But that's not all - they offer a wide variety of other treats such as paper-thin chocolate cookies, cupcakes, traditional rugelach, babka, schnecken, hot cross buns, biscotti, fruit tarts, brownies, linzer tarts, pies and cakes.

Conveniently located on Madison Avenue and open seven days a week, William Greenberg Desserts also offers nationwide shipping for those who can't make it to their physical location. And if you're in the Plaza area of New York City, be sure to check out their new location at Todd English Food Hall.

Whether you're looking for pastries for a special occasion or just want to indulge in some delicious sweets, William Greenberg Desserts has got you covered. With their extensive menu and excellent reputation, it's no wonder they've become an NYC classic.

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