Kandi
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Mia’s was PACKED with a giant line right before our big snow storm, which should tell you something about how locals feel about the necessity of getting Mia’s before we expect the city to shut down. Mia’s is a beloved local establishment in downtown BK, but they also have locations on the UES and Times Square. Aesthetically, this is a super cute spot where you can grab your goodies to-go from a super cute 1950s style dessert counter, or you can stay and eat your sweets at their tables with a delicious hot drink (which you can also get to-go; their coffee is really good!). While I didn’t think this is an old establishment, they clearly have a grasp on all the NY dessert classics. You want Italian butter cookies? You can buy them by the pound. Classic diner array of cake slices? Done. Cupcakes? Brownies? A beautiful little display of colorful macarons? Flaky croissants? Cannolis? Got them all. I personally think their Italian rainbow cookies are a testament to their quality. I have had some truly terrible rainbow cookies: I think most New Yorkers know that a rainbow cookie CAN be good, but it’s usually a disappointing and dry experience. The rainbow cookie at Mia’s is the best I’ve ever had, hands down. It is MOIST and you can actually taste the often indiscernible jam between the cake layers. And it is a flavorful, bright jam! I think it’s the same jam in their Linzer Torte cookies, which is also delish. Shoutout as well to the soft almond cookies, lobster tails (vanilla is my preference) and Brooklyn blackout cake.