Billy's Bakery

Whatever the occasion, Billy’s is here to make life a little sweeter.

9 / 10
487
ratings
  • Phone

    (212) 647-9956

  • Website

    billysbakerynyc.com

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  • Type

    Cupcake Shop

Address

184 9th Ave (btw 21st & 22nd St) New York , NY 10011 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
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Comments / 205


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Winson Wong

The banana cake and pudding is delicious. Overall their cakes are really good. There are seats inside the bakery as well which is good to hang out. There are also two benches outside for the summer.

Loriah Pope

So glad we came here! We got the chocolate cake and the key lime pie . The chocolate cake was so moist and the key lime pie was exactly the right balance of sweet and tart .

Food Network

Try the pecan pie at this charming 1940s style bakery . It contains a full-bodied brown sugar-bourbon custard and loads of toasted pecans that form a crackly, caramelized top layer. Read more

Citi Bike

Recipe for the best day over: Get a dozen Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies and then hop on a bike out front at 9 Ave & W 22 St. Ride into the sunset .

Susana

Call ahead with your order and you can be in and out in less than 5 minutes. Really friendly staff . Did I mention the cupcakes are delicious??

Chris Policino

A great combination of moist cake and not too sweet icing. Really delicious cupcakes - especially my favorite - vanilla cake with chocolate icing. I want more.

Jessica Randazza

Picked up a double chocolate cupcake , did we? Let me let you in to a little secret...meh. Put that baby down and head over TMS for an ice cream sammie. Sure, it's more cals, but if you run there...

PureWow

Icebox cake is as simple as it gets: chocolate wafers , whipped cream and pure, unadulterated delight. Read more

John A

Recommend: red velvet cake is very solid with good frosting , and key lime pie is less sweet with a nice zing.

Steve Craig

Banana Nutella cupcake for the win!

Bron Holmes

I ordered a custom tiered banana cake with cream cheese frosting for birthday party and it was delicious!!! Staff are also very friendly and helpful.

Matthew Frost

Got the Ice Box cake for a friend's bday and it's SO YUMMY! You can't go wrong with layers of chocolate and whipped cream . Imagine an ice cream sandwich in cake form - that's the Ice Box cake !

Kris Concepcion

Really good cupcakes . I've also had cake from here and it too was quite tasty.

Simone Nguyen

Good cupcakes , but cloyingly sweet. You're probably going to need a black coffee . Only get one cupcake . No possible way you're going to need more than that. You can even share with 2 or 3 people.

Grace Lee

If you like banana bread , I can see why you might like the banana cupcake , but I prefer and recommend the red velvet and the carrot cake .

John A

Good for cupcakes and sweet treats . Cupcakes are small for $3.50 but the frosting is high quality.

Onur Avcı

Get the carrot-cake cupcake with cream cheese frosting . I usually go for more 'traditional' cupcakes . And get the red velvet .

Bron Holmes

I ordered a custom tiered banana cake with cream cheese frosting for birthday party and it was delicious!!! Staff are also very friendly .

Mizu

The banana cream pie from Billy's is now possibly my favorite dessert in the entire world.

Allison Heim

Order a piece of cake (banana !) and share it with a friend because the slices are HUGE. Icebox cake is ridiculous good. My favorite cupcakes are banana and carrot .

Compass

Billy’s serves classic cupcakes , icebox cakes , and melty chocolate cookies in their cozy bakery outfitted with retro pastels .

Devonta

Cookies were a little dough but the Red Velvet Cupcake was decent. The cream cheese frosting is great.

Akshay Patil

One of the best red velvet cupcakes in the city ; though just between you and me, I always get the banana cupcake .

Greg G

Went with the red velvet cupcake after reading some tips. Excellent choice. Would also recommend the Banana Nutella .

Gilt City

Rachel Zoe must have had one of these banana cupcakes before she coined her signature phrase. Don't forget to take home their new baking mixes—you never know when the cravings will hit.

Serena W

Live in the neighborhood ? Tell the staff and you'll get a neighbor discount with your purchase.

Rafa

Best carrot cupcake ever ♥️

Elizabeth Burstein

Strawberry lemon cupcake was good but not great. Would come back for pecan pie

honeywhatscooking.com

Banana Cake or Cupcake is divine. Carrot cupcake is a close second.

Joe James-Rodriguez

Citi bike station out front makes it a nice place to stop and grab some treats if you’re riding by.

Debbie Nicoletti

You can always judge a bakery by southern standards...a red velvet cupcake , glazed donut and cheese straw...let me know how they measure up!

Cupcake Crusaders

The Carrot Cake was probably the best carrot cake ever! And definitely spend the extra money for their adorable to-go container. It's awesome!

Timoteo Hamrah

Had the hazelnut cheesecake , didnt have much flavor to it. More of a lite chocolate taste. Pumpkin cheesecake was the bomb!

K Klemm

Cupcakes are okay. Magnolia is better. The best cupcakes I've ever had though is at 350 Classic Bakeshop in Rye , NY. An upstart that kicks this bakery 's ass!

The Corcoran Group

Try the red velvet layer cake . It has just enough cocoa to deliver a hint of chocolate , & have it frosted with either cream cheese icing or vanilla frosting . Read more

Chip Walker

You must get the ice box cake . Too good to not keep it for a picture.

Angie Y.

The cupcakes are so moist! Pick up a box of a dozen mini cupcakes to share with friends.

Libby

Billy's banana cake is delicious any way you slice it. Cake or cupcake . It's a must-try!

Penguin Teen

In Robin Palmer's middle grade book series YOURS TRULY, LUCY B. PARKER, the main character Lucy says that Billy's Bakery has the best cupcakes in all of New York.

Brian Masefield

Red Velvet cupcakes are perfect. "Ice Box" cake is a lethal no-no unless you bring your toothbrush to scrub all the sugar off of your teeth.

Chuck Caruso

If you go to Magnolia over Billy's just because of Sex and The City , slap yourself in the FACE, and never eat another cupcake . You are banned. Billy's has it COVERED. Awesome. Carrot cupcakes amaze.

The Corcoran Group

Everything at Billy’s Bakery in Chelsea is good but grab a slice of Banana Cream Pie , you won’t regret it.

Modelinia

Liu Wen stops in to satisfy her sweet tooth with a cupcake or two. We love to watch the bakers work and to take in Billy’s vintage décor and old-school kitsch.

Khalil ibitefood

The banana and carrot cakes are a must

Elisa

Cheesecake is great. Banana cream pie and cupcakes are alright.

Nicky K.

Best bakery in nyc. You can't go wrong with anything

Serious Eats

All-American bakery with a great icebox cake .

Lindsey

The chocolate on chocolate cupcake is the best in the world.

Chad Horner

Peanut Butter Chocolate bar . It's exactly what it sounds like, and it's wonderful.

Sonora Bostian

Everyone knows the cupcakes are good, so I'll recommend the lemonade . Perfect blend of sweet and tart !

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