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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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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!

Celebrate the most important women in your life this Mother’s Day with something truly special!Our handcrafted collectio...
04/22/2026

Celebrate the most important women in your life this Mother’s Day with something truly special!

Our handcrafted collection features heart-shaped cookies, colorful Black & Whites, elegant petit fours, chocolate heart cakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, and more!

Chag Pesach Sameach! One of the most loved days of the year at our bakery. Swing by if you haven't had a chance to grab ...
04/01/2026

Chag Pesach Sameach!

One of the most loved days of the year at our bakery. Swing by if you haven't had a chance to grab one of our flourless Black & White cookies. 🍪🍰🥧

Passover order pickups are happening now!

Our bakery is ready for Passover! ✨🍰Handcrafted favorites include our chocolate walnut cake, flourless all-chocolate car...
03/31/2026

Our bakery is ready for Passover! ✨🍰

Handcrafted favorites include our chocolate walnut cake, flourless all-chocolate caramel cake, parve sponge cake, and more.

Perfect for your Seder table!

🍰 The sweetest part of your Passover Seder? Dessert, of course!Handcrafted with premium ingredients and traditional  tec...
03/26/2026

🍰 The sweetest part of your Passover Seder? Dessert, of course!

Handcrafted with premium ingredients and traditional techniques, William Greenberg Desserts has been delighting New York with Jewish desserts for generations.

⭐While all treats are Kosher, they are not Kosher for Passover.

Order through our bio to secure your seasonal favorites and make this Passover extra sweet!

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03/23/2026

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Hello, Spring 💐The season is here and we’re celebrating with our Black & White cookies, now dressed up in bright colors!...
03/20/2026

Hello, Spring 💐

The season is here and we’re celebrating with our Black & White cookies, now dressed up in bright colors!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Our seasonal Black & White cookies and festive shortbreads are ready for you! Stop by and ce...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Our seasonal Black & White cookies and festive shortbreads are ready for you! Stop by and celebrate with something sweet!

Luck loading…🍀Swing by for a seasonal treat and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us! 🇮🇪
03/16/2026

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Swing by for a seasonal treat and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us! 🇮🇪

Thank you to Total Food Service, and congratulations to our owner, Carol Becker of William Greenberg Desserts, for being...
03/11/2026

Thank you to Total Food Service, and congratulations to our owner, Carol Becker of William Greenberg Desserts, for being recognized as one of the 25 Top Women in Foodservice & Hospitality: 2026 Edition! 🎉

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and her continued leadership and passion for the industry. 👏

Read the full story here ➡️ https://totalfood.com/25-top-women-in-foodservice-hospitality-2026-edition/

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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