Your Guide to the Cereal Dessert Scene in NYC 🥣

Although watching Saturday morning cartoons with a bowl of sugary cereal is likely a thing of the past, you don’t have to completely get rid of the routine that once made you so happy. Scrap the cartoons and reintroduce cereal into your diet in an adult-approved way.

Here is a round-up of New York City’s best dessert shops that have incorporated your favorite cereals. Trust us when we say they are cereal-ously delicious!

Milk & Cream Cereal Bar

Milk & Cream Cereal Bar is a dream for anyone that loves ice cream, cereal, or both. Select the type of ice cream you want to use as a base for your treat, pick a cereal to blend in + a cereal to “dust” on top, and a drizzle of your favorite topping.

If you don’t feel like crafting your own concoction, choose from one of their winning combos off the menu. Alternatively, they make cereal milkshakes or even give the option to order a bowl of cereal with milk. Tony the Tiger thinks this is grrreat!

Locations:
159 Mott Street, New York, NY
175 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

📸: @milkandcreambar

Milk Bar

Milk Bar owner Christina Tosi is the brain behind taking childhood nostalgic eats and elevating the taste into desserts that have adults and kids alike lining up for more. The cereal milk ice cream sprinkled with cornflakes is one of their signature sweets but you can find cereal-based options throughout the menu; Fruity Cereal Shake, Strawberry + Corn Milkquakes, and several of their cookies come to mind!

Locations:
561 Columbus Ave, New York, NY
220 8th Ave, New York, NY
251 E 13th St, New York, NY
74 Christopher St, New York, NY
382 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
*Other locations temporarily closed

📸: @imma_eat_this

KITH Treats

Cereal trumps fashion, which is proven by all the people beelining past the fancy streetwear for sale at KITH and heading right to the dessert shop inside.

Their cereal-focused menu has tons of cereal/ice cream combos named after celebrities. They also offer milkshakes or the option to order a bowl of cereal. Finally, a place where you can feel fashion-forward while you snack!

Locations:
335 Lafayette St, New York, NY
235 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY

📸: @anitakutee

Schmackary's

Cross your fingers that you will get lucky and get your hands on the “Lucky Charmed” cookie at Schmackary’s, one of New York City’s most beloved cookie shops. The cookie itself is the perfect level of sweetness and comes topped with gooey marshmallow + Lucky Charm’s cereal.

Their menu changes often so check online to see what is in season. Here’s to hoping their “Cereal Killer” cookie comes back soon!

Locations:
362 W 45^th St, New York, NY
35 Cooper Square, New York, NY (Temporarily Closed)

📸: @imma_eat_this

Ice & Vice

Ice & Vice, one of the best places to get ice cream in New York, is known for their ever-changing list of unique and delicious flavors. One thing that you can count on is having options that incorporate cereal.

Try one of their ice cream pies coated in Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Pebbles. If you are looking to create an Instagram-worthy tasty treat, get a few scoops of any of their amazing flavors and top it with a mini ice cream pie.

Locations:
221 E Broadway, New York, NY

📸: @nyc_cheatdayking

Snowdays

Shaved ice meets ice cream at Snowdays for a textured and lower-calorie snack. Aside from the adorable cups and color-changing spoons you get with your dessert, their cereal toppings bring this treat to the next level. What could taste better than black sesame shaved ice topped with Cap n’ Crunch?

Locations:
241 East 10^th St, New York, NY
7025 East 3^rd Ave, Bay Ridge, NY

📸: @feedyourgirlfriend

Mom's Kitchen & Bar

Mom’s Kitchen & Bar makes some extravagant desserts, including options for cereal-lovers. If you love Fruity Pebbles, the “Rainbow Bright” shake or “Bedrock Pancakes” are the perfect option. Cocoa Pebble connoisseurs, you won’t be left out of the fun with the “Nutella-ella-ella” shake. Can’t make up your mind on what to try? Come with friends so you can try a few things to share!

Locations:
701 9th Ave, New York, NY
33-01 31st Ave, Queens, NY

📸: @louie.the.foodie

Emack & Bolios

One look at their cereal-coated cones will have you running to the closest Emack & Bolio’s. Couple the nostalgia-inducing cereal cone with delicious ice cream, you have yourself a place that will have you making yourself a regular!

Locations:
389 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
1564 1st Avenue, New York, NY
115 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY
741 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

📸: @missladyfinger

Big Daddy's

Even with New York City’s indoor dining scene on pause, Big Daddy’s has managed to bring cereal-centric vibes to their newly created outdoor dining. Check out their milkshake menu for Fruit Loops and Fruity Pebble shakes. Not only will these giant shakes make for a great picture, they taste simply amazing.

Location:
239 Park Ave S, New York, NY

📸: @b igdaddysnyc

Surreal Creamery

The cool-factor at Surreal Creamery is abound, thanks to their creative “Floteas” - an ice cream float using bubble tea. Level-up your order by adding the cereal topping of your choice, which can be added to their mason jar special sundaes, milkshakes, or a cup/cone of your favorite soft serve. Never has breakfast tasted so good!

Location:
538 2nd Ave, New York, NY

📸: @thisplate.nyc