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Name: Accra
Address: 2041 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10453
Telephone: (718) 584-8300
Price range: Under $11

Accra

2041 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10453

(718) 584-8300
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Accra Menu

Sandwiches

Fried Fish

Two Piece Chicken

Fried Chicken

Bar-B-Q Chicken

Chopped Bar-B-Q

Beef Bar-B-Q Ribs

Fried Fish

Two Piece Chicken

Fried Chicken

Bar-B-Q Chicken

Chopped Bar-B-Q

Beef Bar-B-Q Ribs
Dinners

Fried Fish

Fried Chicken

1/2 Rotisserie Chicken

1/2 Bar-B-Q Chicken

Bar-B-Q Chicken Wings

Chopped Bar-B-Q

Beef Ribs

Short Ribs of Beef

Beef Stew

Salisbury Steak

Cow Maws

Oxtails

Turkey

Vegetable

Fried Fish

Fried Chicken

1/2 Rotisserie Chicken

1/2 Bar-B-Q Chicken

Bar-B-Q Chicken Wings

Chopped Bar-B-Q

Beef Ribs

Short Ribs of Beef

Beef Stew

Salisbury Steak

Cow Maws

Oxtails

Turkey

Vegetable
Side Orders

Cole Slaw

Potato Salad

Macarnoi Salad

Macarnoi and Cheese

Rice and Peas

Corn

String Beans

Cabbage

Collard Greens

Candied Yaws

Black-Eyed Peas

Short Ribs

Whole Roasted Chicken

Half Roasted Chicken

Oxtails

Cox Feet

Beef Stew

Salisbury Steak

Cole Slaw

Potato Salad

Macarnoi Salad

Macarnoi and Cheese

Rice and Peas

Corn

String Beans

Cabbage

Collard Greens

Candied Yaws

Black-Eyed Peas

Short Ribs

Whole Roasted Chicken

Half Roasted Chicken

Oxtails

Cox Feet

Beef Stew

Salisbury Steak
Desserts

Banana Pudding

Apple Cobbler

Peach Cobbler

Slice of Cake

Slice of Pie

Whole Sweet Potato Pie

Banana Pudding

Apple Cobbler

Peach Cobbler

Slice of Cake

Slice of Pie

Whole Sweet Potato Pie

Healthy Meal suggestions for Accra

Sandwiches

Fried Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Two Piece Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bar-B-Q Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chopped Bar-B-Q [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Fried Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Two Piece Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Dinners

Fried Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1/2 Rotisserie Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1/2 Bar-B-Q Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bar-B-Q Chicken Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chopped Bar-B-Q [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Beef Stew [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salisbury Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Oxtails [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1/2 Rotisserie Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1/2 Bar-B-Q Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bar-B-Q Chicken Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chopped Bar-B-Q [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Short Ribs of Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef Stew [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salisbury Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cow Maws [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oxtails [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Side Orders

Cole Slaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potato Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Macarnoi Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Macarnoi and Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rice and Peas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Corn [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

String Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cabbage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Collard Greens [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Candied Yaws [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black-Eyed Peas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Short Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whole Roasted Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Half Roasted Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oxtails [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cox Feet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef Stew [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salisbury Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cole Slaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potato Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Macarnoi Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Macarnoi and Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rice and Peas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Corn [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

String Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cabbage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Collard Greens [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Candied Yaws [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black-Eyed Peas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Short Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whole Roasted Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Half Roasted Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oxtails [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cox Feet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef Stew [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salisbury Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Banana Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple Cobbler [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peach Cobbler [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Slice of Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Slice of Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whole Sweet Potato Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banana Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple Cobbler [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peach Cobbler [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Slice of Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Slice of Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whole Sweet Potato Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Anita X.

For those of you short on time: Three star service, 5 star cereal milk! In-depth view of my 15-min experience: Stopped by after a dinner with friends and we all wanted something refreshing that isn't a frap at Starbucks. We found this tiny place on yelp nearby search and it was a dainty find. We tried two flavours of soft serve: Verbena and Cereal Milk. For citrus/sour patch kids fanatics, the verbena is perfect for you. Everyone else, stick with the cereal milk. For the food brand fans, this place also has an interesting line of cookies and cookie mixes, along with brand merchandise. One of which is called Compost, which I will try at a lighter hour. The cookie mixes won't mean so much unless you have feasted on the cookies, so if you are a tourist I suggest that you try before you buy to fully get captured by the brand. Lastly, the milk bar has it's own selection of cakes, pies, and other baked goods. They are not your typical baked goods though! If you want a full-sized cake or pie, you gotta preorder. Enjoy! And if you want real gelato there is a place near Columbus circle just for that. Momofuku isn't going to give you gelato!
(4)
Imme K.

I was doubting how an icecream can taste like cereal milk ... Holy crap it actually does and it is amazing! Cereal/milk lovers.. Do not miss out! Worth the 0.75 for extra cornflake crunch!
(5)
Matt M.

I BELIEVE THE HYPE! Maybe my taste buds are just too easy to please or maybe it's just that ridiculously AMAZING! I did not know what to get so I got "The Greatest Hits" which included: - Birthday Truffles - Compost Cookie - Crack Pie - Cereal Milk Soft Serve I love everything funfetti so these birthday truffles were delicious! The compost cookie was strangely good, and I normally do not like chewy soft cookies (I'm more of a crispy thin kind of guy). Crack Pie is so addicting you just have to try it for yourself. Now the Cereal Milk soft serve is SO NOSTALGIC imagine eating frosted flakes in the morning then drinking the leftover milk ok the bowl and that's what you have. Milk taste with the sweetness of the corn and salty was of the flake. Amazing! Loved it here so much that I went three times before I left. I also tried the corn cookie. I'm a sucker for anything corn and this was great!
(5)
Mike C.

I think I've now reviewed all of the Milk Bars, and I still can't express how much I love them all. This is a pretty good location - though there is no seating, you can easily loiter in the nice atmosphere of the hotel next door. It's also in the same building as Ma Peche, so it's perfect for dessert after an excellent meal there. Last time I came I got the Confetti Cookie, which is always one of my favorite. I also got the Kaffir-Lime Caramel soft serve, which was awesome, and one of the better flavors of soft serve I've had in the current rotation. I just did my daily obsessive check of the menu at milkbarstore.com , and it appears that the menu has finally changed again (it's been the same for the last few months or so), so I'm excited now to hit up every single location again for the new rotation of flavors. I'll be coming back here very shortly to try the new Orange Clove soft serve flavor...with a nice side of the welcome return of the Cinnamon Bun Pie, one of the best pies ever.
(5)
Yvette L.

Very disappointing milk and cereal swirl with corn flakes. I don't get why it's so hyped up...only good for an Instagram or snapchat.
(2)
Christopher M.

The ladies in the office wanted to get their "elusive, amazing, phenomenal, not to be missed!" Thanksgiving Croissant. As the team Admin, I offered to place the order and pick it up. Here's how that went: 7:05 am - Call to place the order. Get a message they don't open until 8 am (website says hours start at 7 am) 8:30 am - Call to place the order. I am informed that they don't take advance orders, but I'm welcome to come in at 11 am when the truck arrives. 10:58 am - Arrive at the Milk Bar. Ask for the order. Am told, "*flip of hair* That truck isn't due until 11:30...I think....hold on...." A manager intercepts. Truck left their compound an hour late. She embodies "reserved snootiness", but at least it's reserved, and she offers to call me when the truck arrives. 12 pm - No call. I call them. Truck is still 45 minutes out. 12:45 pm - No call. I call. Truck is hopefully only another 15 minutes out. 1:08 pm - No call. I call. No answer. I truck over. 1:15 pm - I arrive. They're there. I get attitude. The order for 12 is wrapped and put in bags. No offer to heat them up. Get back to the office. We take turns using the mini-toaster to try to heat up the rather large, though quite cold, croissants. It's not built to heat up such things like these...but we have a go. Two loved it....the rest just said, "It's okay. Definitely not worth the hype. Maybe better if served fresh??" I threw half of mine away because it wasn't worth the calories. Just another overly-hyped Momofuku product which doesn't come close to delivering. Thank Jebus their cookies are still good....
(2)
Nicole B.

Momofuku cookies are as delicious as they are creative! The compost cookie is a MUST and contains just about every ingredient you can imagine, chocolate chips, potato chips, pretzels, coffee grinds etc. The double chocolate cookie is insanely dense, it almost feels as if you are eating the cookie dough (definitely not a bad thing). The corn cookie with corn flake cereal wouldn't seem like it would taste good, but it combo really works. The birthday cake truffles are also festive and yummy. Momofuku is always a reliable place to fulfill any sweet tooth while in NYC.
(5)
Michelle Y.

Compost cookie. Enough said. I go out of my way to pick some up every few weeks.
(4)
Tiffany L.

I love the idea of Milk Bar. I really do. But I was disappointed. It's so unique and creative, which earns it major stars, don't get me wrong. I love the idea of cereal milk and their sweet and salty combinations (pretzels and cornflakes and potato chips, oh my!) But in reality, I find all of their sweets to be way too sweet. Everything is cavity-inducing sweet and nothing really stands out once you have it, but actually all kind of tastes the same. I had 3 cookies: blueberry, compost and cornflake marshmallow. The blueberry was the best. You would never guess that there's potato chips in the compost, and the cornflake one just created an off texture. I also had the Candy Bar Pie, and the Crack Pie. Crack Pie is sugary but not as custardy as I'd like. The candy bar pie tasted off, like it had been a few days past its' prime. Pie portions are on the smaller side. I'm not a huge fan of the space, or the fact that everything comes pre-packaged. It kind of takes away the intimacy of being able to look at the baked goods in a case. Instead you just look at cardboard containers. I think some of the products may sit in there a tad too long, too, especially during slower times. If I tried it again, I'd like to try their soft serve, that looked good.
(3)
Michelle W.

Everything about this place is pure heaven. The confetti cookie is my favorite and the crack pie is a close second. If you're looking to impress with sweets and treats, this is the place to go. It is a little pricey and maybe not the best place to go to everyday for a treat, but it is worth the splurge. However, I did have the cereal milk shake and while it sounded delicious, it tasted like spoiled milk... Regardless, they know how to bake and you can't go wrong with those treats.
(4)
Funglin W.

The first time I came to momofuku milk bar, I wasn't a fan. I felt like their cookies were too dry and the flavors weren't strong enough. However, after the first time I had it... i found myself craving it. The milk bar has a blueberry flavored cookie and this cake battered balls that has been making me go back and back to this place!!!
(4)
Sami S.

I mean...I'm slightly obsessed with all things Momofuku so just add this to the list!!
(4)
Jen H.

4/5 stars We decided to drop by for some desserts even though we were so FULL. Why am I always so FULL in NYC!?? Although I do NOT think the cookies were all that great. I would HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend the 1) Crack pie 5/5: OMG SOO GOOOD! 2) Cereal Milk Soft Serve: 4.5/5: Delicious Crack pie FTW!! I would pass on the cookies--nothing special. If you really want the cookies, you should try the blueberry cookies.
(4)
Tina C.

A soft serve with crunch is great, especially maple sour cream flavor, not too sweet. A bit pricy though.
(4)
Emily C.

Somehow, I mistakenly posted this under Momofuku MÃ¡ PÃªche - whoops! Let's file this in the correct place...under CRACK PIE. Sadly, I'd already eaten lunch prior to arriving so I only enjoyed dessert at Milkbar, rather than a full out meal at MÃ¡ PÃªche (the two are connected). But a fantastic dessert it was. Ever since enjoying an epic dinner at the famed Momofuku ko (YES, we scored those coveted reservations), I've been hooked on all things Momofuku-- (Lucky Peach subscription and both cookbooks included) so I'd been dyingggg to try some compost cookies, cake truffles and crack pie at Milkbar. The compost cookies were fabulous as expected-- filled with everything from crushed potato chips to chocolate and coffee grounds. The cinnamon bun pie and crack pie were some of the tastiest treats to ever cross my lips. Sweet, buttery goodness. I also enjoyed the trendy hotel ambiance-- nothing better than a respite from the bustling city, drinking coffee and eating crack pie in a cozy, plush hotel lobby connected to Milkbar. However, I'd love to check out a stand-alone Milkbar instead of something that seemed a lot like an afterthought to Ma Peche-- maybe I can hope for a more extensive selection. Judging by the Milkbar cookbook, these folks have a LOT up their baking sleeves!
(4)
Francis A.

Awful service - the girl at the cashier should take smiling and manners classes! The cereal milk ice cream was nice thought. The flavor is pretty real!
(2)
Timothy L.

Crack Pie - I wasn't sure what to expect from it by the name and the rave reviews... but it just seemed like a caramal in pie form and flattened. It was tasty, but nothing mind blowing. Compost Cookie - Same thing. Didn't know what to expect from the name... Definitely prefer Levain cookies over this one. Maybe I came in with too high of expectations to this place? I wouldn't be back for those items... or anything else on their menu really.
(2)
Christine P.

Love the crack pie and the pork buns! Absolutely delicious! If you haven't tried, do it today. Usually a little bit of a wait, but oh so perfect for a NYC summer's day. Finally tried the cereal milk shake, pretty yummy too. Inconspicuous location with a tiny sign outside, easy to miss. Minus 1 star for the blah service, lack of greeting and not really the happiest cashiers/servers. They take your order and do what they must, that's about it. Disappointing, a huge pet peeve of mine, when service people have a bad attitude so they try to run your day too.
(4)
Sun J.

wow, this place was worth the walk. I'm not a fan of milk ice cream, but momofuku's milk mixed with their flavor of the day is a great way to go. This is called the twist. Finish it with corn flakes and you're golden. Their cookies are amazing. Flavorful and chewy. Yum. Everything was great, just a bit pricey.
(4)
Jenny C.

Very interesting flavors. The cookie here is really good and so is the soft serve ice cream. Having them together makes for a good desert. :D
(4)
Clara L.

Cereal soft serve was good at first bite Weird thereafter Good thing ours was free Cookies are a must Especially the compost cookie
(4)
Billy T.

On my first try, I loved this place. On my second try, I tried way more stuff and came away less impressed. If I could give half stars, it would be 3.5, but I had to round down because there was only a couple of truly great stand outs and I'm not sure that those justifies the prices. Crack Pie - The crack pie was confusing, memorable and fantastic. I thought it tasted like an apple pie on steroids. But there was so much more to it. I couldn't really describe. All I knew is that I couldn't stop eating it and I felt a little dead itself when it was gone. I would glad pay 44 dollars for a whole pie of 8 slices. Grasshopper Pie - Combination of chocolate, mint and marshmallow. The chocolate was rich and decedent. I wish there was more mint and the marshmallow was overwhelming sweet at the end. The crumbly crust was tasty and I loved the texture in this case. Overall, it wasn't something that memorable and i wouldn't get it in the future. Compost Cookie - A really weird combination of stuff for this cookie. Its salty and sweet and coffee-y. The texture is almost like an oatmeal cookie. I thought it was really memorable, but I don't think I would get it again. I'm bias because I don't like coffee. Interesting flavors thought. Peanut Butter Cookie - Pretty standard peanut butter cookie. Nothing great or bad about it. Blueberry and Cream Cookie - Never had this combination in a cookie before and I loved it. You got this great cookie texture and flavor with creaminess and the bright flavor of blueberries. I would recommend. Chocolate Chip and Marshmallow - Basically a standard chocolate chip cookie with parts of extra goo-y and stickiness from the marshmallow. Good, but nothing special. Cereal Milk Soft Serve - Terrible. I didn't like this at all. It didn't even taste like milk. Almost sour, I'm glad I only got a small taste. Pork Bun - Fantastic pork bun that stays true to the flavors of its ingredients. The pork belly is cooked great, making the fat juicy and almost creamy. The bun is pillow soft and a great food vessel. The hoisin is sweet and compliments the pork and green onion. My only criticism is that it doesn't venture into an new flavor territory, Still a beautiful simple and tasty pork bun. Steep price at 2 for $10. Overall, Milk Bar had a couple of great things (pork bun, crack pie and blueberry cookie), but those came at a steep price. Everything is either standard fare or just a bit too weird and not worth the price in my opinion.
(3)
Susana T.

This review is not about the food but their customer service. I tried to call the mid-town shop a few times on 2/7/2015 morning (around 11:00am-1pm) but never get through. It wasn't like a busy tone or a broken phone. Each time someone picked it up and immediately hung up. that was very unprofessional.
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Cindy L.

I got the "bestsellers" package and a bagel bomb. Bagel bomb = deLISH. Will definitely try to make this at home. Cereal milk soft serve with salted cornflake crunch = I normally don't even like ice cream but holy crap this was tasty. See above. Compost cookie = Delicious. Crack pie = Addictingly delicious. Sense a pattern here? So happy to finally try Momofuku Milk Bar :)
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Audrey T.

This is a GREAT place to feed your cookie cravings! For $2 a piece you get a "gourmet" decent-sized cookie in unexpected and awesome flavors! My personal favorite is the corn cookie. So so good. And just feels so right, all soft and buttery. The blueberry cookie comes second place, with just the right amount of bite to make it interesting. And let's talk about the crack pie. It's too lethal to buy whole, so I suggest the one slice portion which comes in a convenient little box if you're eating alone. It is SO good. I recommend it a little cold so that it retains it's texture. Letting it sit in the heat will melt it. While we were there several people dropped in to order the truffles. Perhaps that's something I should try next!! Note that there's no seating in the place - just a convenient place by Fifth Ave to pick up some fueling snacks before shopping!
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Mai K.

I should have trusted you yelp. My friend insisted I go here for their soft serve and since I'm a pushover, I went. I was told to try their cereal milk soft serve, but for some reason, that particular soft serve was broken for the night. I instead opted for their blueberry soft serve ($4.50) with cornflakes (an additional 75 cents) on the edges, which was a new concept to me. The soft serve was alright. The cornflakes added a salty taste to the blueberry, which was nice, but it wasn't mindblowing. I also had their compost cookie, which was also kind of a let down after I had tried Levain's cookies just earlier that day. Overall experience was fairly decent. It was pretty pricey for soft serve and I don't think I'd pay it again for the amount of soft serve I got. Also, we being tourists, missed the place the first time we came looking for it. It was dark and their sign was fairly small and just on the side of the door.
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Arlene Y.

I was excited to taste the thanksgiving croissant. It was extremely disappointing. The service was terrible as well. The guy put the croissant in the toaster oven. It was done and he was busy talking to another worker. I said I'm still waiting and he said it will take a few more minutes. Then he helped another guy which took forever. After that he took the croissant out of the toaster oven. It was barely warm. After eating half way through there was finally a dab of cranberry. The croissant itself was chewy and the turkey was all dark meat which I am not a fan of. I threw the rest away. I just couldn't eat it anymore. I may have been comparing this to Earl Of Sandwich's thanksgiving sandwich which is amazing. Don't waste your money on Momofuku's croissant. I really wanted to like it too.
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Raz R.

If you like and appreciate momofuku, then this place is not for you. It's not the first time we eat at momofuku but their Milk bar is just sub par compared to their other places. Best avoided.
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Krisann G.

After a walk through the lovely fresh air of the park, excesses of sugar are absolutely called for. It was chilly and drizzly the day we visited so we skipped the cereal milk soft serve and got cookies. They're famous for a reason!
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Samantha N.

I enjoy the concept of this chain, and think the products are pretty creative. I'm a fan of the compost cookie. I personally never had anything like it, and the thought of me eating a cookie with potato chips and all of that other stuff seemed odd, but the taste was wonderful. The crack pie was good, and I particularly enjoyed the cereal milk soft serve. Definitely order the soft serve with the cereal crunch - the saltiness of the cereal contrasts really well with the cereal milk flavour. The taste is pretty unique. A few qualms with this place - a tad overpriced/overhyped. The products are great and all, but not worth the prices. The ice cream serving is a bit small for a $4.50 a cup/$8 a pint. Also, the staff at this location could be a bit friendlier. They seemed really bored with their job and did not seem like they wanted to be there at all. At least make it seem like you're trying. I'd probably go again for the sheer novelty of Momofuku and their products, but most likely at a different location.
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Dominique S.

I know this is the milk bar, but skip that and go for the corn cookies. They could be addictive. I was a bit dubious, although corn bread can be sweet, a corn cookie was, well amazingly delicious. The store is very small, but the staff efficient and quick. Seating very limited so we drank our coffee and devoured our cookies on the way to the subway.
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Melissa K.

Stopped in today while on a visit from California. Had the iced lemon pound shake. It was delish! Also picked up one of each of the cookies they were offering that day. I've tried the compost and it's amazing. Will definitely have to come back for more! The icing on the cake for sure was the egg and cheese bomb. Oh. My. Goodness. I think I could eat one of these every day for the rest of my life and not get sick of them. It was beyond delish! Highly recommend!
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Linh N.

Had a long stroll with my coworker to get to this location and was looking forward to their pork buns. They don't have the meal deals with the pork bun here which is a total bummer so I had to get two pork buns for $10 which is quite pricey. Also ordered the Birthday Cake Truffle and the Compost Cookie which resulted in about $17ish. The pork buns were pretty good. Fatty pork belly that was sandwich between a soft white bun. There was hoisin spread inside along with 2-3 thin pieces of cucumbers. The buns were definitely a lot smaller than anywhere else but they stuff it with 2 pieces of pork belly which makes it seem a lot fuller. Overall, the pork bun was actually worth getting. The birthday cake truffle was good. Sugary exterior and a soft interior that is densely compact with cake, 3 for $4 seems reasonable. I wasn't all that crazy about the compost cookie, for $1.85 a piece it was just alright. If I had the choice I definitely wouldn't purchase it again. It had way too much going on in the cookie for you to taste anything. Quite confusing and the taste wasn't too pleasing, felt like something a 5 year old would throw together. But it was good to try at least once and see what the hype was all about.
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Tiffany T.

I don't care how famous or talked about you are Momofuku. Hire people who are there to work and willing to help customers! Resting Bitch Face. That's how I'd describe the girl that was standing behind the counter. Seriously?! This is your job. Get your shit together. I walked into Momofuku after dinner craving something sweet. I've heard good things about their soft serve and crack pie and decided I wanted to try some. I walked in and immediately noticed the girl behind the counter. She definitely looked like she didn't want to be there, but I walked towards her, smiled and asked a few questions. When I asked what was in the crack pie, she said "butter. sugar. cream." and then gave me a look of hate. Seriously?! What did I do to deserve that? Against my better judgement, I bought the dessert and walked out. Took my first bite and thought "...meh" Honestly didn't think it was amazing, but I kept eating it anyways. Guess that's why they call it crack pie :P 0 stars for the rude and horrible service. 3 stars for the crack pie. You can skip this place - it falls VERY short of the hype.
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Yuyu S.

Seriously expected this place to be overrated so I went in with very low expectations. PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! Cereal milk - Delicious! It had a very malt like and corn flavor that I think complemented the texture of soft serve perfectly. The crunchy corn flakes to put on top added the PERFECT taste to the cereal milk! You have to admit the cereal milk is pretty creative - it's not too crazy that people aren't into it but seems to add a twist on the classic soft serve. Compost cookie - Not really sure what was in this thing but it was great! I'm not really a cookie person either (they just don't do it for me). Nice blend of flavors that created a sweet and savory result. Candy bar pie - Eh. I'm not really into peanut butter so that could have been the reason I didn't like this. It was just overly sweet and had too many flavors in it that were competing to be the star. I envisioned a MMA competition between the salted caramel, peanut butter, pretzel and oreo crust. It's all about balance and this did not have it! Pork buns - I like pork buns and I cannot lie...you other brothers can't deny. Ok I'll stop. Steep price at $10 for two buns but...wow. I was eating this on 5th Avenue with pork bun dribbling all over me but I couldn't care less because they were so delicious. These were some of the best pork buns I've ever had. The bao (bun) was so fluffy and soft. The pork belly was roasted to the point where it melted in my mouth. It was perfectly seasoned and the fatty flavor just oozed through the bun. So good. There was also pickled cucumber sandwiched into the bun which created a lovely texture, along with a sour contrast. MHMM!
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Elaine S.

Not really sure what the hype is all about. After a 45 min wait, mainly having to do with the single, completely disinterested salesperson, my family decided to order and bunch of different desserts so we can try them all. We got the cereal milk soft serve, the lemon pound cake soft serve, the caramel apple pie, and the candy bar pie. The pies were very dense, wayyyy too sweet and not enjoyable. On the other hand, the lemon pound cake soft serve...that was too salty! The only enjoyable part for me was all the sweet childhood memories that rushed back after having a bite of the cereal milk soft serve. It really did taste like the sweet sugary milk, you waited to drink, at the bottom of your cereal bowl!!! Honestly, with all the amazing dessert places in NY, I don't think we will be coming back here.
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Daniel G.

There are only three things I get here: Cereal Milk Ice Cream, Corn Cookie and Compost Cookie. I normally go to the East Village location so this was a bit different and hard to find, but nonetheless same great product. Cereal Milk has a unique flavor sort of brings me back to childhood if you ask me. And it taste just as it sounds! Corn cookie definitely taste like you're eating cornbread. Compost cookie, well, it's my favorite - I would highly recommend it. Make sure you have it with ice cream or a glass of cold milk for added flavors.
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Danielle B.

Cracked Pie It was aiite! Incredibly sweet, but as the crack name suggests, I will be trying it again. I tried it for the first time at Broadway Bites, and although I didn't fall in love, it was undeniably tasty. The sweetness factor and the heaviness required that I share the slice with a friend, but even so I was satisfied. Bottomline: Would I recommned? Sure, why not Would I try again? Yes Will I visit the shop? Yeah
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Ashley S.

Never been to the place in person, but a co-worker brought back a variety of their cookies once. So far I've tried the Compost Cookie, which was pretty good although not my favorite of the two I had. It a combo of a ton of different flavors but I felt the flavors were too numerous and got lost within each other so it didn't seem worth the calories to me. The best by far for me was the Corn cookie. It was like a slightly more chewy and less fluffy corn bread! So savory and delicious, with just enough of the salt and sweet mixture. That one gets a 5 star rating in my book.
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Joy J.

3.5 stars. Ice cream tastes better during winter, so we came for some cereal milk. We got the corn flakes topping. The ice cream was amazing. I don't know how they do it but it actually tastes like cereal milk. The best part was that they put toppings at the bottom of the cup as well as around the ice cream. It was like a surprise when you get to the bottom. Also got their mint chocolate truffles and crack pie to go. The truffles were good, but I wouldn't say exceptional. The crack pie however was bomb. I know it's really nothing but butter and sugar, but it tasted SO GOOD. Kind of wish they had at least some kind of seating though, it was too cold to stand outside and eat our ice cream so we were standing awkwardly in the middle of the place dodging people trying to line up.
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Ann L.

Went to Momofuku Milk Bar just to buy some desserts. Was full from dinner so just bought some desserts & ate them later. You can buy them & eat them in the lobby of some hotel. Got Crack Pie - that's the name. It was a nice sweet slice of pie. Would get it again. Cookies I got, B. paid for all of it so I didn't care how much it was: Corn - ok, least favorite Peanut Butter - I liked it ok Chocolate chip-marshmallow-cornflakes --tasted ok They also sell the cookie mix & lots of other stuff. Cookie Mix you can buy at William Sonoma stores in Calif. $19/box of just the mix, so no need to go to NYC for it!
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Tuan T.

BLUEBERRY CREAM COOKIES and CRACK PIE! Recommendation: Remember to brush your teeth and floss after
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Tara T.

Yay! So delicious. Couple notes here for the wary traveler: 1. Hard to find. A nice pamphleteer took one look at me and my girlfriend and decided we were probably looking for the Milk Bar and pointed out the way; otherwise, we probably would have taken another 3-4 minutes to find it. Milk Bar is actually tucked IN ma peche. It's the front-area before you get to the hostess for ma peche's restaurant-area. Fun design to the space, great lighting and ambiance. 2. Service - impeccable. The woman was super nice, explained to us the menu, and also gave us no issue at all when we asked to use the restroom. Granted, we were patronizing the establishment, but since we weren't sitting down to eat at the restaurant-portion of the place... It's the little things that matter (and I appreciate). 3. Cereal milk ice cream. I have a feeling this is a hit-or-miss kind of taste. Both my girlfriend and I loved it. They make it by soaking corn flakes in milk for a certain length of time before straining out the milk to be used in the soft serve. Tasted JUST like the bottom of your cereal bowl, which was crazy but awesome. Addictive once you start digging in. My only complaint is that it was $4.50 for a tiny cup of ice cream (imagine those tiny cups you use to rinse out your mouth at the dentist - that size) and $8 for a pint. The woman serving us told us the cup was for one person and the pint was for two, but it was obvious the pint was by and large the better deal. We ended up having to leave 1/3 of our pint at our friend's house since we just couldn't finish it. A medium-size serving would have been greatly appreciated!
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Jennifer L.

With a half a dozen locations in NYC alone, Milk Bar has established a reputable place amongst David Chang's restaurant group. Whenever someone in my circle of friends visits NY, there is always a stop at Milk Bar for their deliciously buttery cookies. Cereal Milk ($5) -- Exactly what it is. As a kid, I always looked forward to having cereal. I would rush through eating my honey nut cheerios until the end when the only thing left was the milk. Except it wasn't just milk. It was cereal-flavored milk. Milk Bar hits the flavor right on the nose, although I can't imagine it being too difficult to mimic. If you're tired of plain or chocolate milk and you're too lazy to make your own cereal milk, then Milk Bar can satiate your cravings with their good ol' cereal milk. Cookies -- 3 for $5.50, 6 for $10.50, or 12 for $20 If you're getting more than 1 cookie, I recommend you take advantage of the pricing above. I typically get a dozen or 15, only because my friends have this strange addiction to them and want more than just one. Milk Bar is known for their compost cookies, which is basically a hodgepodge of ingredients. We're talking chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, graham crust, rolled oats, ground coffee, potato chips, mini pretzels. Their cookies are always baked at a perfect texture, with just the right amount of firmness but still soft enough to bend and break. Lots of flavors going on at one time but the sweet chips is what will stand out most of the time. I personally prefer their blueberry and cream only because I am a lover of the berries. Inspired by peaches and cream, Christina Tosi gave it her own flair and conceptualized it into Momofuku's blueberry and cream. Think dried blueberries and white chocolate. Super sweet, super delicious. Make sure you balance out the sweetness of the cookies with a glass of milk. I find it necessary. I prefer Levain's cookies over Milk Bar. Their gargantuan cookies make Milk Bar's cookies look like dwarfs! TIP: This location is easy to miss because the signage is very unassuming.
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Ellin C.

Milk Bar surprises you with savory combinations when you are expecting something to be sweet. We tried the cereal milk soft serve and the consistency was less creamy than other soft serve but the cereal was savory. Had a couple of cookies (compost cookies, etc) that were also savory. We really liked the birthday truffles and the confetti cookies.
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Janine R.

Had the cereal milk ice cream with crunchy corn flakes!! The combination was great. Ice cream was not too sweet and flakes gives off texture. The bottom of the cup has corn flakes too which i find very yummy since it's looking very cereal-like treat! One thing I found out was that, their cornflake chocolate marshmallow cookie goes very well with their cereal milk ice cream as well!! I bought 6 cookies for $10 something (if im not mistaken) and i'm loving it. Got addicted to it actually!!! Cookie has this salty-sweet-chewy-soft-chunky feeling when you eat it! It's everything in one bite!! Actually got to taste the coffee pretzel cookie but i personally like the cornflake marshmallow cookie much better. got to taste their other ice cream flavor which is the maple cream cheese but it tasted kinda sweet and too flavorful in a way that you'll get tired of eating it easily.. But that's just my opinion! PS: didn't get to take a picture of their ice cream cause I ate it right away!!! Lol
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Tia D.

My expectations were extremely high, as I have a friend that is basically addicted to crack pie. After sampling several items and making some recipes from the cookbook, I can't say I will be back. The corn cookie was easily the strangest cookie I have ever had. It literally just tastes like corn. It isn't sweet like cornbread. It's just so...corny. The cereal milk ice cream tasted like pure whole milk. I was not the largest fan, and the employee told me that some people have a problem with the texture and need an added crunch. The compost cookie had too much coffee ground flavor for me, as I do not like coffee. The chocolate chocolate cookie was good, but I would not make a point of seeking it out. The cornflake cookie is good, but I actually prefer to make it over buying it. You just have to be prepared to see that mountain of butter that goes into them. The beloved crack pie was not my favorite. It's also very expensive, but, having read their cookbook, I can understand why their price points are higher. Props to the pastry chefs who turn out these labor intensive items.
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Tina C.

Read on if you like to drink milk soaked in cereal: I got the soft-served cereal milk in a cup with cornflake crunch topping. It was literally like having your leftover cereal milk turned into ice-cream, with non-soggy crunchy cereal on top. It was freezing that day when I tried it, but it was well worth not being able to feel my fingers from the cold! The employees here were really nice and gave me a big sample of the lemon pound cake soft-served. That one was definitely not my cup my tea (waaaay tooo sweet)! My friends also got the cereal milk with chocolate fudge, and that was pretty good as well, even though I was not a big fan of super chocolatey things. Momofuku Milk Bar, please come to California!
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Kevin S.

Momofuku has got to be one of the highlights of my trip to NYC. I had lunch there and absolutely loved. It wasn't busy, which was pretty good. I like how they've set up the place. You walk in and it's sort of like a cafe/patisserie with sweet treats on display but then you enter the dining area and it's this really cool place. The decor is funky and I really like the bar in the middle that overlooks the additional seating area below. I love bars at easteries, it's works very well if you're riding solo. The bartender was very nice as well. I had the pork bun as entree, the duck fried rice for the main and they were delicious. For dessert, I had one of their crack pies and it was wow! I highly recommend it if you're in NYC. I , for one, will return on my next visit!
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Shachi B.

I'm dying to go back to try their crack pie, since everything else I've tried there is good. Their cookies are a little chewy for my taste and - maybe it's just me - but I didn't love digging through bins to select my cookies. When I'm paying more than $2 for a cookie, I'd prefer it be warm and boxed up for me. The flavors make up for it though. My favorites are the confetti (tastes like funfetti cake!) and the chocolate chocolate. The cereal milk is well, cereal milk. At about $4 for a container, I'd probably pass on this next time. It's tasty but isn't anything I couldn't make with milk and um, cereal.
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Adrian Robert H.

80% Very good milk cereal 'soft serve' ice cream with imaginative flavor profile *** Came here for dessert after dinner at Ma Peche, Nov '14 Milk Bar is a dessert dispensary of sorts located right next to their affiliated restaurant, Momofuku Ma Peche. They're known for certain dessert pies, cakes, cookies, shakes, self serve ice, promotional items, and Im not sure what else. I think most of the items are around $5. There were very short lines when I visited. The desserts dont seem heavy for the most part. I just stopped by to try their self serve ice cream along with a topping. They had two different ice cream flavors, and two toppings to choose from. Since the milk cereal soft serve flavor with the corn flake topping was the most popular, I decided to see what the fuss was about. Having had some very positive meals at other Momofuku eateries, Ssam Bar and Ma Peche, while others not quite as pleasurable, such as Ko or Noodle Bar, I was well aware the food here may likewise be great or disappointing. Thankfully it was worth the visit. I'll get into more details. Milk cereal soft serve $4.50, cornflake topping $0.75. Uh lets just say its six bucks. Dish rating 80% - Note this seemed most similar to yogurt ice cream, something I dont usually care too much for. The fact that Momofuku interpreted a dish in a way that changed my opinion of it for the better really impressed me. - The flavor was good. Somehow Milk Bar really did make their self serve taste the milk after its been sweetened, after throwing some kiddie cereal in. There's a positive nostalgic effect there somewhere at work. There's almost an undertone of sweetness under the milkiness. I like that because its not excessively sweet by itself. - The topping of cornflakes were very clever. These dont see at all like regular cornflakes. I know cornflakes have a soft savory element, but the saltiness here seemed like it was from a mild salt. The cornflake are also sweeter as well. In any case, the overall effect is very good interpretation of a sweet and salty dessert, which was much more subtle in its contrast than your run of the mill, more played out, generic salted caramel dessert. Value seems good to me. I dont usually enjoy this type of yogurt ice cream, unless its one of those sundaes at McDonalds. I dont know what most yogurt places charge, so i cant compare with confidence. I do know I was happy with what I paid for. Service is at the counter. The person behind the counter was friendly, helpful, and efficient enough that the ice cream arrive fairly quick. Ambiance is not that great but reasonable perhaps. I think even the other Milk Bar by Ssam Bar had stools, so not sure why some effort to put up a place to sit cant be made. I do know the Milk Bar desserts are offered at Ma Peche, a sit down restaurant, but that sounds like its not exactly a convenient solution. Putting the menu on the wall seems a bit counter-intuitive and trying too hard to be hip. Nonetheless, all these are easily forgivable as long as the food's good and the price reasonable. Overall worth checking. There's not much to loose if you dont care for it.
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Janene M.

Points for creating ice cream that literally tastes like cereal milk. Oh and the cereal garnish puts the frosting on the cake. It's cool. I don't think I need to have it again because my arteries might fail. The service was great and the chocolate truffles were cool but nothing to write home about. Worth the visit, but I wouldn't base my trip around it.
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Shauna G.

I was fully prepared to give up a proper Thanksgiving meal this year in exchange for some delicious dim sum. Fully prepared. Until 9 pm Thanksgiving night and then again 8 am Black Friday morning. Times where I would normally awaken from a turkey coma and make myself a killer turkeycranpotatostuffing sammy. You can't do that with leftover dim sum (ha, as if there were any leftovers). Sooooo, instead of fighting off the crowds to save a few bucks on Black Friday, I hungry girl rampaged through the city in search of my sandwich savior. I had just about thrown in the towel. Taking a break from my hunt to get myself a crack pie (standard), I saw it. A THANKSGIVING CROISSANT. People. It was a stuffing flavored croissant filled with turkey, cranberry and gravy. Be still my heart. It was my childhood. My wildest dreams. My long lost love. The stuff of legends. Mmmmmmmmmmm! And might I add, the crack pie and also the birthday cake truffles (because I'm bout dat life) are excellent chasers to the brilliant croissant. Thanksgiving saved. Phew.
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Stan S.

Cereal milk -- thats the main reason people come here right? Maybe.. maybe not. The bagel bomb I had was REALLY good -- butt WAY too small, and WAAAY overpriced. The cereal milk I had -- was good -- and again WAAAAY over priced for what it really is. I guess that's Manhattan pricing for ya.
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Annie M.

We got the greatest hit!! Yummy That soft serve cereal milk ice cream with crunch .. omgg its so goood .. The pie.. so good just like crack.
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Vinh N.

This location is not hard to find, but more easy to overlook. The entrance is tiny and the only indication of the spot is the small lettering chest level on the outside of the continuous rows of buildings. To make things even more difficult the lighting is really low so you can easily walk by thinking that it's a random closed shop. All that being said, Milk Bar still puts out some pretty great products. Their line of cookies has become my go to gifts to take back from my NYC trips as they aren't too expensive to buy in large amounts, don't take up too much room and travel/keep well. The crack pie is always good for someone needing a sugar rush, the savory dough bombs are a quick and satisfying snack. Lastly, I was lucky enough to catch the early release of the Thanksgiving croissant. It smelled great and tasted great, though it would be nice to have a little bit of extra moisture from either more cheese, cranberry or even gravy hmmmmmm.
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Albert H.

This place is a must if you have a sweet tooth. I recommend the crack pie and assorted cookies. I can't wait to go back and try the soft serve cereal milk. Definitely stop by if you are in the area and pick up dessert for later.
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Ana M.

Excellent service! Loved the birthday truffles delicious!!!!! But expected more from the cereal milk ice cream, tasted too much like cereal. Went to the bar in soho!
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Jane S.

Over the course of of this past year, I have sampled plenty of sweets from Momofuku Milk Bar, including cookies, cakes, and pies. While these treats generally too sweet and rich for my taste bud (one bite and that's enough!), their creative flavors will certainly delight the sweetest sweet tooth out there. First, the COOKIES. The Compost Cookie made with pretzels, potato chips, coffee, oats, butterscotch, and chocolate chips is the most popular, but I really liked the Corn Cookie and the Cornflake Cookie. The Corn Cookie, made with corn powder and corn flour, tastes like rich, buttery corn bread in the form of a cookie. The Cornflake Cookie is a bit more complex, with the addition of cornflakes adding nice crunchiness. It also has marshmallows and chocolate chips in the batter. Second, the CAKES. The Momofuku cakes are huge - 3 layers of 6 inch cakes with tons of frosting in between. I've had bites of the Dulce De Leche, Chocolate Malt, and Chocolate Chip Cake. It's amazing how all these cakes have such different flavor profiles. The Dulce De Leche is made with milk-flavored cake with dulce de leche frosting and milk crumbs. The Chocolate Malt packs tons of chocolate and malt flavors with decadent chocolate cake, malted fudge, malted milk crumbs, charred marshmallows, and finished with fudge frosting. The Chocolate Chip Cake adds a bit of fruitiness with passion fruit curd and crunchiness of the chocolate crumbs, and frosted with rich coffee buttercream. Finally, the PIES. I've only had the Crack Pie, which is made with toasted oat crust and filled with gooey butter filling. It essentially tastes like eating a brick of sweetened butter.
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Elaine W.

Five stars just cuz the cereal milk ice cream with corn flakes was that good. Not overly sweet and the flavor was spot on. I also loved the beautiful seating area upstairs which was a nice place to enjoy the food and rest after a long day. I may come back some day to try the crack pie everyone keeps racing about.
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Karen M.

Num num num. The cornflake marshmallow cookie was the best. Chewy, soft, sweet flavor in every bite. I'm glad I only bought one, as I could have kept eating more. The crack pie was good, but I wouldn't make a special trip to the shop for the crack pie. The package did great job to protect the pie until we got home. The pie was a little too buttery sweet for my preference. The shop is hidden if there's no line. We had to back track a few steps when we realized that door was the shop door.
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Holly C.

I love the cookies that I tried! They were soft and delicious! But a little on the sweeter side. It's okay as long as you have a sweet tooth or you have someone to share it with. I didn't like the cereal milk soft serve though (I know, I know, it's a cult favorite) - it was a weird flavor and texture for being ice cream. The drink cereal milk was fine though, but you can get that after eating a bowl of frosted flakes haha. I don't like overly sweet things so this time I didn't try the crack pie or anything. I think I will give it a try next time just to see if I like it. There isn't much seating, but if you go around, there's a few cushions you can sit on that is in the hotel lobby area next door. I assume a lot of people pick it up to go and grab some dessert after dinner in the restaurant behind it.
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Carolina M.

This place seem to thrive on hype now that David Chang is more popular. I'm a fan from watching Mind Of a Chef, so I had to try this out. It's easy to miss on this street on a rainy day. Cereal Milk Softserve: I get it and I do taste different kinds of cereal in it. I tasted some corn flakes, maybe frosted flakes and maybe some froot loops? I don't think you could notice the subtle flavor if you got a topping on this ice. It's kind of annoying that this thing was $4.50 in a cup. It's probably worth $3 at most. NYC prices, maybe? The cookies were a little pricey too, but ok, they're a bit bigger than standard cookies. The crack pie. Hmm...I didn't think it was addictive but a lot of creamed butter and sugar. And yea... still way too expensive for what it was. Overall, everything seemed too expensive including the cereal milk mix. I want to know who buys this stuff when you could make cereal milk at home. It's worth stopping by for the softserve or maybe the drinks/shakes (or even the alcoholic drinks), but I think once was enough.
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Kimberly T.

Honestly, I just do not see what all the hype is about. Went to Momofuku a second time to give the cereal milk ice cream a try. The first time I had it, the ice cream tasted a bit bland which is on par with how milk normally tastes. I expected it to be a bit sweeter and thought there was more being offered that would leave me coming back for more. While the ice cream was creamy, the dessert itself was lack luster and the corn flakes were a bit too salty to my liking. The corn flakes did pair well with the ice cream, it just wasn't something I was enjoying. My friend mentioned Momofuku Milk Bar does seasonal flavors and last fall cinnamon bun was available, maybe these would be something worth checking out. The seasonal flavor available for the month of April was maple cream cheese, we asked for a sample to taste test, unfortunately this flavor didn't do it for me either. There are better places in NY to spend your $4 on ice cream.
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Linh F.

what we got: - cup of cereal milk soft serve ($4.50) with cornflake crunch ($0.75) - yes, just like everyone else has claimed... its like eating a bowl of cereal. but! imagine, eating the coldest bowl of cereal in your life. sounds good, right?! welp! we were fans and would highly recommend this. if you are a texture person, you will definitely love the cornflake crunch. they top your cup with it and add some to the bottom of your cup. nice touch. - crack pie by the slice ($5.50) - this is pretty darn good. however, it is verrrrrry sweet. (this is coming from a person who loves sweets... take it how you want to) i would recommend coffee. or! get the soft serve... it helps cut the sweet. milk bar is good. we will definitely be back to try other things on the menu. if you had to get one thing though, i would get the soft serve... that's just me though.
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May H.

Came here because it was the most Instagramed hot spot. It wasn't worth the hype. The packaging is cute but the cereal milk yogurt had a weird after taste. Don't recommend this to people.
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Janelle E.

Coming to New York on vacation, this was on my definite must visit list. I follow Momofuku Milkbar on Instagram and have made their corn cookies from the mix you can buy at Williams-Sonoma. The Midtown location was the closest to where we were so we Yelped the directions. Um, those directions lead us a block in the wrong direction. Anyhoo, once we found the shop we were greeted by friendly staff. There weren't long lines on this Saturday afternoon that we came. The cookies are pre-sealed and located along the wall as you walk through the line. There are also T-shirts and totebag's for sale. I already had an arm full of things by the time I got to the front of the line. We had not eaten anything that day so I figured we could eat a lot here. I ordered the Cubano for my husband and the egg and cheese bun for me. To wash it down I got us a bottle of their cereal milk. The pairing of the buns with the cereal milk was very satisfying. There aren't any tables or seats at this location so it makes it hard to "savor" the moment. I also had ordered cereal milk soft serve with corn flakes. We ended up waiting 10 minutes for it because their machine was having trouble. On a cold day I would recommend one of the buns paired with the cereal milk. On a warmer day go straight for the soft serve. I have not been to the other locations, but this seems to be just a quick stop location. That might explain why there aren't any tables or chairs. There does not seem to be a kitchen to bake in either. Their birthday cake truffles are super delicious! I wish I got to try a slice of that cake. But they own me sell the whole cakes. Momofuku milkbar is definitely a sweet stop as you explore the city!
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Kelly R.

When I look for dessert, I look for something I'd crave at 3 AM, and for me, Momofuku Milk Bar isn't quite it. I had a bit of the cereal milk soft serve, which is impressively accurate (and quite tasty). It'd probably make a great treat in the summertime but is not so well suited to a NYC winter. I ended up ordering the crack pie, which was dense and packed with sugar. I thought was okay (though for me, hardly craveable or addicting) but a little too sweet. Maybe cold desserts just aren't really my thing?
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Yili W.

I have eaten the cereal milk soft serve with corn flakes when it is 30 degrees outside. And the crack pie is amazing. I got my birthday cake from Momofuku as well (regular birthday cake vanilla flavor). It was super moist and even though it was just the 6" size it lasted a long time and stays moist for a very long time. But I am not a huge fan of the giant cookie dough bites on top, but they are also partially there for decoration purposes. The birthday cake is really good but pretty sweet if that's not your thing.
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Holly C.

Starbucks had a long line so we decided to check out Momofuku since it was nearby (and I really needed a cup of tea). $2 for a peppermint tea and $2 for their Stumptown coffee. The tea was very flavorful and the coffee was made just right. We sampled their cream milk ice cream - wow! If it was a warmer day, definitely would have ordered one. Their crack pie has a very fitting name. It's a little chewy, a little sweet, not very crumbly... and addictive. Thank goodness we only ordered a slice and had already walked a few blocks before trying it! We might have gone back and ordered more!
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Cynthia J.

We decided on a last-minute Milk stop after exploring Times Square. We kept walking past Milk because it's pretty hidden. Just look for the magical Peach! Anywho, we went in and it was dark and fluorescent pink like everyone says. We had a big Shake Shack meal beforehand so we weren't that hungry... that being said, we still got crack pie, compost cookie, marshmallow-cornflake cookie and cereal milk. I totally regret not getting the cereal softserve, though... What was I thinking?? The cookies were aight. I was expecting a lot out of the marshmallow-cornflake cookie. But it was nothing mindblowing. The cereal milk was good. I also liked the crack pie, probably because it was basically sugar and butter. I love David Chang and Christina Tosi but... Milk was below my expectations.
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Jane W.

I've heard some really great things about this place, so in the middle of my medical school interview trail (even though I was running on minimal sleep), I made a 20 minute walk to Momofuku to try their cookies and their cereal milk soft serve with corn flake toppings. I bought 6 cookies (blueberry & cream, 2 compost cookies, confetti, and 2 cornflake marshmallows) and the soft serve for about $16. The soft serve was a bit disappointing - the soft serve itself was slightly salty which threw me off, and I just thought the flavors/textures overall were not too impressive. I've tried the ice cream version of milk and cereal which was a lot richer and better, so maybe it's a preference thing. For the cookies, I tried the blueberry & cream, compost cookie, and the cornflake marshmallows (I gave the other 3 away). My favorite was the blueberry & cream - sweet with a nice, chewy texture, and excellent flavors. The other two were disappointing - flavors were muddled and I thought the cookies were rather stale (they are pre-packaged, after all). Overall, soft serve is 3.5 stars, blueberry & cream cookie is solid 4 or 4.5, and the other two cookies were a disappointing 3. Not to mention the prices are pretty steep. 3 stars.
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Neel K.

Very unique ice cream shop that sells a lot of other things including cookies and bakery items. I went here because of yelp, and I have to say I was kind if disappointed. I tried the cereal ice cream with crunch......it was unique but nothing I would ever go back for. We also tried the only other flavor available, blueberry cream...... Again unique but nothing I would want again. People were buying cookies by the dozen, but I really didn't understand why. They were overpriced and didn't really live up to the hype. Also they will not warm it up like other reviews have said. They said it only available in plastic wrappers. Call me a square, I would much rather have a chocolate chip cookie from Mrs Fields.
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Jason B.

crack pie is LEGIT! birthday cake comes in smaller version called truffles aka cake balls which are always never cooked all the way through in the middle. even like the ones at starbucks. i hate cake calls because of that as a slice of cake is totally different compost cookie is a bit much for me. too much going on. some of the ingredients are potat chips, coffee, graham crackers, chocolate, etc soft serve cereal milk ice cream - fantastic we got the best seller pack which was a great bargain. JEANS: OK by far ORDER: at counter look up momofuku ma peche is in there too but thast for savory/hot food.
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Tom O.

Crack pie - the hype is real. If everything is half as good as the crack pie and cookies we ate, it would be heaven on earth here. The prices were fairly reasonable and the seating in the adjacent lobby was a great place to sit, drink coffee and eat the desserts that we had ordered. This is pilgrimage worthy regardless of how long it takes you to arrive here.
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Mats A.

If you have a hang-up for Kelloggs Cornflakes - go there. If not, you`re not missing out on anything.
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Sara C.

Momofuku Milk Bar has been a place that I've always longed to go to. I almost hate to say it, but I've been so obsessed with a place that I've never been to for so long, I may have I booked my trip to New York just to try Momofuku. Okay, so I might be exaggerating a little, but all and all, I really have wanted to try Momofuku forever! When we found ourselves where Momofuku was supposed to be, we were a little stumped. Nowhere did it say Momofuku. There was no sign or anything.... except for a little peach that was painted on a door. We assumed that we were in the right place ("momo" in "momofuku" means peach in Japanese), so we opened the door and confirmed that we found Momofuku. This location is a little smaller. You've got a big chalkboard filled with names of lovely-sounding desserts to your left, baskets of Momofuku-brand cookies and other goodies to your right and you have the cashier standing straight ahead. I picked out a Compost cookie and a Corn cookie and ordered a Cereal Milk soft serve at the front. Because there was visibly no place to sit, the girl at the cashier told us to walk towards Ma Peche in the back and then take a left to find seating. We followed her directions and found ourselves in a quaint, oriental-style room. As soon as I sat down, I began to destroy my Cereal Milk soft-serve, which turned out to taste exactly like cereal and milk in soft-serve form! I must give Momofuku some props for being so adventurous and creating such a unique flavor of ice cream. I can't say I'll get it again, but it was definitely an experience! I tried the two cookies later on and I must say... Momofuku makes great cookies! The Corn cookie almost tasted like sweet corn and the Compost cookie was a mix of nuts, chocolate, brown sugar and other very sweet and tasty ingredients. Would I go back? I would definitely go back to try other things on their menu, since they have so much! Maybe their crack pie? Or their Pretzel soft serve? Hmm....
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Nikki L.

3.5 Stars Dessert - my favorite meal! I had the cereal milk soft serve. It really is very good, and has a compelling taste. I also got the dream girl pie - a gluten free, dairy free option of condensed coconut and dark chocolate. It's far too sweet though! The seasonal soft serve flavor for July seems to be miso butterscotch, which I didn't try.
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Vivian L.

The filling is insanely delish, except you can't really make out what it is other than butter and milk and cream and sugar. It's a spongy, tender, almost cheesecake-like substance. An examination of the ingredients confirms the theory - the top four ingredients matches our guestimates almost exactly. This would really taste great with some green tea to wash down the intense flavor. But it doesn't get sickening like some other desserts. Try some, it's wack.
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Julie M.

After having a disappointing experience or two, I've been frequenting Milk Bar a lot recently. First, the pies are excellent. I highly recommend the Crack pie, candy bar pie, and the cinnamon bun pie. The slices are pretty tiny so I'd recommend getting multiple things. The cookies are also quite good. I really enjoy the corn cookie and Compost cookie. I'm not a big fan of the soft serve. Although I tried a shake recently and it was quite good. There are a few duds here and there but overall Milk Bar is a good dessert option and it's open late.
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Katie G.

I have been dying to go here forever and finally made it there yesterday. I walked in and wasn't greeted by anyone in an empty store. I asked for the box of truffles and she gave me the worst attitude and said they don't sell the boxes thats only online (as if I knew). I got the birthday cake and 12 chocolate truffles. She gave me a sample of the cereal milk but I guess it was the first time it was used that day so all of this gross liquid came pouring out. Instead of giving me a new sample cup she actually washed it out with water and tried reusing it for me. It was awful customer service. When I got home I realized she gave me the wrong truffle flavor which totally aggravated me and I couldn't go back to exchange them. On top of that the cake was dry and far from Moist and delicious. Tasted like it was made weeks ago. I definitely won't be going back.
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Luby H.

Everything in this store is so delicate, cute, and delicious, what's there not to like? They are famous for the crack pie, truffles, and milk soft serve, but I only had the chance to try one this time, and seriously, I wish they opened one in LA. SO GOOD! The milk soft serve tastes exactly like the milk left over from eating frosted flakes and definitely brings back the nostalgic childhood mornings, making me want to jump for joy at every bite! The frosted flake crunches layered on the bottom and sprinkled on the top of the ice cream just completes this dessert. It's so genius and perfect, I almost wish I can eat this for breakfast everyday! Definitely a MUST TRY!
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Carlos A.

A big thumbs up for the crack pie. At $5 it's a bit expensive but definitely worth it.
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Joseph S.

Every time I come here, I will give it five stars. Every time. The Venue: It's small. It gets crowded. It has this weird red/pink/purple tinge to it that makes me feel like i'm going to a place I shouldn't be but it's okay. The people are nice and man the bathroom has some really nice napkins. No seating really if you're just getting ice cream or stuff to go but the downstairs is roomy and nice! The Food: The pork buns are so good. They're juicy, the buns are soft and fluffy, the sauce for the pork is a great mix between sweet and salty. They're just so good! But honestly, the cereal milk ice cream with the corn flake crumble will always....ALWAYS...take the cake for me (their cake is insanely good too!) You should totally try it if possible and will definitely be a place I take my out of town friends. Overall: Will go. Again. And again. (and again!)
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Rachel K.

Doesn't really live up the the hype. Maybe it's because I like sweet and creamy icecream better - the cereal milk ice cream with the crunch was a bit too salty for my taste. Cute presentation though :p
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Ahmad F.

Its cool spot when you want to brag about David Chang but in reality if you remove the milk bar logo its nothing special. Dont get me wrong David Chang has some amazing over the roof restaurants that will boggle your mind but milkbar is nothing to be amazed or surprised about. A cone topped with cereal ! Cookies were ok. The pie is good Cakes are ok too. I expected a bit more from Chang in milk bar. I dont love it but i dont hate it. It just did not surprise my palates. Kinda expensive too. Cool spot.
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Alan G.

Stopped by on a Saturday during a visit to NY to try some corn cookies and a slice of crack pie. The line appeared long, but it moved pretty quickly so the actual wait wasn't that long. The corn cookies were very good - they are cornbread sugar cookies, and basically taste and feel like how it sounds. I was excited about the crack pie, but in the end it was a bit too sweet for me. I actually liked the cookies more.
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Tina L.

I was excited to come here during my trip to NYC after a friend recommended trying it out, however it wasn't as good as I expected it to be. If you're not sure which soft serve flavor to get, they do allow you to sample one of the flavors before making a purchase. I tried the cinnamon pineapple, which didn't really suit my taste so I went with the cereal milk soft serve with cornflakes. Hoping the cereal milk would taste a lot better than the cinnamon pineapple, it ended up just tasting ok. Didn't think there was anything too special about the flavor. The best part was probably when you get to the bottom of the cup, you get a surprise mixture of melted soft serve and cornflakes that ended up tasting a lot like the leftover milk you would get after eating a bowl of cornflakes. Overall, it was good, but not something that I would go out of my way to get. Especially, since the cost of it came out to be around $6. If you've never been to a Momofuku Milk Bar and just so happen to be near one, I would try it just for the sake of trying it.
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Andrea D.

I so do not understand the hype. My friends and I were waiting in line at The Daily Show looking for a cool bakery when I happened this yelp page. In a nutshell: not impressed. The ambiance is cool, it looks more like a Berlin night club when you walk in than any sort of desserts or cafe place, but that doesn't make up for the drinks. I tried the cereal shake because that's what people were mentioning. Yeah, it wasn't bad, but no, it wasn't that good. Halfway through I wasn't sure why I had committed to the drink... maybe the $7 price tag? Anyway, cool feel, no place to sit, and honestly it was weird. I'm happy for all the folks who go here regularly and love it, but as a visitor with limited time looking for something delicious and cool --- not worth it.
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Art C.

Expensive but really unique sweet treats. I admit I have to go here when I get a hankering for a corn flake milkshake. So goood...
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Jimmy B.

Long lines due to slow service and inflated price justifies a mediocre rating. However, their wondrous cereal milk soft serve ice cream is amazinggg! I suggest adding the cereal cornflake topping for the extra $0.75 - the salty crunch complements the creamy and slightly sweet flavor and the soft texture of the ice cream. We also tried a few of their other offerings, such as the pork bun (two buns, with generous portions of fatty pork meat and a slightly spicy sauce served on the side to add) as well as a bagel ball with stuffed cream cheese. Both were equally delicious and amazing - however, it was pricy. For these three items (including the ice cream), it was around $20. Yikes. Also, the cashier mixed up the bagel ball (we wanted the cheese one but she prepared the sesame one instead) after already forgetting to prepare it. Not sure what's up with the service here for being extra slow and tremendously forgetful, but we literally moved at one person every 3-4 minutes. Slow. Overall, I'm okay with a bit of slow service with some premium pricing for food that I must get. However, at these prices and the current service for what we got, I'd be hesitant to jump at the chance of going again. PRO-TIP: They typically also have another flavor instead of their signature cereal milk. Ask for a sample to make sure you're getting your favorite flavor!
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Annie C.

When i first walked in, i didn't know what to expect. From the outside it just looks like a regular resturant/hotel? Kind if hard to spot. So, start with the ice cream. If you like drinking your mill after cereal this place is for you! I got the cereal milk flavor and i loved it with cereal flakes on it. The cereal kind of taste like salty but the sweet and salty mixture is perfect together. Overall, i freaking love it!
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Jess P.

I had the cereal milk with the cornflakes and the hot fudge. It was not out of this world but good enough to crave once in a while! Definitely get the hot fudge! It's more on the dark chocolate side so it doesn't make the soft serve too sweet. And the crack pie, it is so good!!!!!!! Just try it! The ballpark bomb was okay. The stuffing was good but it's 3/4s bread.
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Steph S.

Had the classic cereal soft serve that everyone has been raving about. The soft serve itself is very rich and creamy but not too sweet. It was a bit salty, which complements the cereal perfectly. The cereal was crunchy and very delicious. Personally I prefer ice cream flavours that are more special - think peanut butter, tofu, smores flavour etc - so i thought this place is a bit overrated. But if you are into simple creamy soft serve, this is the place to go. Also the ice cream looks much bigger than it seems, but still thought it was a bit on the expensive side.
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Sarah L.

I finally got to try the famous Cereal Milk soft serve. It was delicious, satisfying, and not too sweet. I thought it was going to taste like the milk that's left behind after eating Lucky Charms but it tasted more like the milk that's left behind after eating Corn Flakes, which I think coats the ice cream. If you don't have a huge sweet tooth, I definitely recommend it. The lady serving me was so friendly and personable.
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Natalie T.

Had a compost cookie & was not impressed at all. The cookie tasted oily & processed. Had big expectations, they were deflated.
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Darlene Y.

Momofuku milk bar is a must when I travel to New York. The must try options are the CEREAL SOFT SERVE and COMPOST COOKIE. I always go for both when I'm there. :) ENJOY!
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Kenitha Y.

I honestly don't know what's so great about Momofuku Milk Bar. I've heard raving reviews from friends and got some help from my Yelp friends. I made a trip to try this famous soft serve ice cream, the crack pie, and those compost cookies. I got all three and found nothing noteworthy. I had a couple licks of the soft serve and basically ate all the salty cornflake bits before I threw it out. The crack pie was cold and not too bad. I liked the condensed milk flavor it had, but it was just way too sweet for me. Thankfully there wasn't much of a line so I didn't waste that much time.
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Ben B.

You're going here for the novelty of the treats, but none of the flavors blew me away. I got the "cereal milk," which is code for "soft serve ice cream that tastes like milk with some salty corn flakes rolled on the outside." I enjoyed it, especially with the corn flakes, but a little of the treat goes a long way. Also, the thing starts dripping almost as soon as you pick it up. I also ordered the corn cookie after reading so many Yelp raves. It was good, but not quite worth the price. The birthday cake truffle balls tasted like a metric ton of sugar. I'd pass on those in the future. Momofuku has some interesting confections, but I wouldn't swing by unless you're in the neighborhood and you have a hankering for something new.
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Suji C.

MUST try the cereal milk yogurt. YES to the crack pie. Maybe even the cookies, if you like that. PASS on the birthday cake truffles, which tasted like a colorful ball of sugary dough. Space is small.
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Bianca M.

Don't expect big portions of your cup of soft serve- it's an espresso cup lol. And the corn flakes you add for $0.75 are on the salty side. But since I hear people love the cookies I'll give them a try and maybe it'll live up to the hype.. (Expect an updated review)
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Kathleen C.

Saturday afternoon and it was BUSY. There was only one person working the counter. The shop is pretty tiny. No seating, though it says you can sit at the hotel lobby. I've been here once a few yrs ago, but in the winter, after dinner when I was super full already. My experience in the Spring on a nice 75 degree day was 5 stars good! 5 stars because the whole time eating the cereal milk soft serve, I was like wow, this is sooo good. I was sad when I was done :/ lol. Soft serve w/ the cornflakes is a must! The cornflakes are so necessary. It doesn't taste like necessarily the ones you get in the cereal box. It's a little salty. It's really messy to eat though bc they keep falling off. When I finished the cornflakes, it was kinda sad just eating the soft serve w/o it. Turns out, they fill the bottom of the cup w/ cornflakes so dont forget! I didnt know until I was almost done. SADNESS!! From my winter visit, I remembered they had these apple pie truffle balls, that were really good! Did not see that flavor available this time. I also got the crack pie (as I had enjoyed that last time too). This time, it was just ok. The soft serve w/ cornflakes was $5.75. It's not cheap, but I think it is worth it. It's not huge. No need to share.
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Hope H.

Heard about this place from the Cooking Channel. Wanted to try the compost cookie, which has sweet (chocolate chips, graham crackers) and salty (pretzel, potato chips) ingredients. Tried the cookie and the cereal milk ice cream. The cookie was good but nothing out of the ordinary. Loved the ice cream - it wasn't too sweet and had a nice crunchy corn flake topping. The interior is very interesting. It looks more like a nightclub or bar (neon sign and dim lighting) than a dessert shop.
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Ellie L.

As a dessert person, I'm pretty picky and while I do tend to prefer desserts on the less sweet side, the cereal milk soft serve was just a little too strangely salty for me. I also tried their compost cookie but again, the savory element was a bit too over powering. In addition, I was hoping that warming the cookie would make it deliciously soft and chewy but I was disappointed on both fronts. Finally, the chocolate cake truffles were more like dense chocolate cake rather than truffle so just be aware of that. In terms of ambience, it's kind of like a cool disco like or hip bar but no place to sit!
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Natalie K.

The biggest thing I have learned from my visit to Momofuku Milk Bar is that somebody there seriously has a ridiculous obsession with corn. From corn flakes flavored milk and soft serve to their pies and several cookies, almost everything at Momofuku has quite a bit of corn in it. Oh and don't forget a lot of fat and butter. This is definitely not health food. I was really looking forward to visiting Momofuku Milk Bar after learning about them on a PBS show. I was quite disappointed in my visit for several reasons. First off, the line was ridiculous. There was one person working the counter and answering the phone for the longest time. The line went all the way to door and didn't move for over 20 minutes. They messed up some woman's large order and the manager who went downstairs wouldn't come up to talk to her so this situation just went on forever and there was no one available to help customers in line. I ordered their pork buns to-go and also got the cereal milk soft serve, 2 dozens assorted cookies and a slice of the crack pie. I was told the pork buns would take about 10-15 minutes. After 35, I went back to ask what's going on and a guy disappeared downstairs for about 15 minutes and brought them up. I spent over an hour total inside this place. The crack pie was decent. It tasted like 2000 calories and I wouldn't be surprised if it is. It's really sweet and buttery. The cereal soft serve was okay on its own but pretty good with the sweet crunchy corn flake pieces on the outside. The cookies were just okay. I didn't like the corn or the compost cookies. In fact, the blueberry and cream is probably the only one I would ever want to have again. The pork buns had such good reviews and many claimed it's better than Ippudo's so I had to give it a try. Let me tell you now, the pork buns here doesn't even hold a candle to Ippudo's. The bread, the pork, the sauce, and the service is a thousand time better at Ippudo's. The only good thing about the pork buns here is that it's cheap. Overall, I would say skip it. There are tons of amazing dessert places in NY and nothing here stands out. Don't waste your time coming here.
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Lin H.

I die. My dessert life is over as I know it. Now I am a committed Crack Pie abuser. p.s. I did not like the Cereal Shake. Lemon Pound Cake Shake though? Hhnnnngg.
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Nicole H.

The cereal milk soft serve was the best!!!! With the crunchy topping and once you bite in to it , the taste of the milk hits you ride away. It was sweet but balances while with the crunchy cereal. However, I would not recommend eating this and walking outside as it will get pretty messy and melts everywhere. Also, it got overly sweet at some point. Maybe it was the hot weather. But I don't wait to try more for this cute little place
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Sheila K.

Got the cereal milk soft serve with hot fudge. Really great flavor! The hot fudge was made of dark chocolate
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Jaimee A.

Momofuku isn't as good as it used to be or my palate has become more refined. We got a Birthday Cake Truffle birthday cake and it was a big pile of sweet nothing (not the good kind). Even my sugar addicted children didn't like it. Of late their regular truffles leave much to be desired. Birthday cake truffles are still a favorite but I don't enjoy it as much as I used too. The cookies are lackluster and boring.
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Sean C.

Cookies and crack pie are insanely sweet but unique. Never had anything like it before. Hard to spot store in front of what seems to be a restaurant (ma peche). No seating and small space, but there's a table in the middle with whole milk, napkins and other coffee stuff. You can grab cookies and other stuff on the side wall or get pies and cakes at the front.
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Mary B.

My bothers GF recommended this place to us. My boyfriend and I barely made it in before they closed. He got their cereal milk soft serve and I picked up a bunch of cookies for friends and family back home. My boyfriend couldn't get over that his soft served tasted like cereal milk...haha hence the name. He seemed to enjoy it, but I actually enjoyed there cookies the most and so did everyone back home. Blueberry and compost were my fav :)
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Tammy N.

I was skeptical about how good their cereal milk ice cream at first because as much as I love cereal, corn flakes in particular, I didn't think it was going to be amazing. And as you can see from the stars, I was wrong and boy, am I glad lol The cereal milk ice cream tastes exactly like the leftover milk in a bowl of frosted flakes and the corn flake topping adds a nice sweet, salty crunch. And it holds up well against the cereal, I expected them to it to get soggy after awhile. I was sad I finished eating the topping before the ice cream, but then I remembered they add some at the bottom of the cup I also worried that the line would very long after reading some reviews, but it was actually pretty empty today Unfortunately, at $6.19 a cup, and not a really big cup either, I don't think I'll come here often. But I do plan to come again and maybe try their cookies too. When I was waiting in line I saw the birthday cookies and it took a lot of willpower to not buy them
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Elaine H.

This place is completely different from other coffee bars, it is all about milk, and cookies. Was being told it is gonna be sweet, so I well prepared myself before stepping in. Actually it turned out to be that kind of sweet that did not bother me at all, I liked that! Definitely go and get the cereal milk jug, it tasted the best when it was first taken out from the fridge. It might be a bit hard to locate the bar as there is no obvious sign in front of the room...
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Nic P.

This place is pure sugar overload. The only healthy thing that isn't going to kill you from sugar shock is the bottled water. I think you gain 10 lbs just by walking in. Holy. Went in to the small storefront and didn't get the concept at all, but went with the flow. Stood in line for crack pie, because I clearly needed that with a dose of diabetes. While standing in line there is a wall of more sugar, if you can believe it. Grabbed a corn cookie and a blueberry cream cookie and a bottle of cereal milk to go with the crack pie. I was holding a year's worth of sugar in my arms. Amazing. Paid then went next door to the hotel that doubles as a sitting area for this place. It was a little strange, but the hotel was magnificent so I went with it. I tried the crack pie and just did not get it. I'm from the South, if you want to eat anything that tastes close to crack then try my mom's pecan (puh-con is how it's properly pronounced for all that is holy) pie. That is the original crack pie. This was just dense, sugar packed, blah. It needed a real crust on it. Instead I got a mouthful of Karo syrup and my blood sugar shot through the roof of the hotel. I could have flown home. I'd skip this unless you want to say you had it. The REAL (weirdly) winner was the Cereal Milk! I mean. I gladly would have taken a shot to drink three of these things, but my body rebelled after that terrible pie. It was like drinking your cereal milk. Get it? Who knew we needed this?? Tried the corn cookie and the blueberry cookie and they were so soft from all the grease/fat/butter that they were limp. Not that they weren't yummy delicious, I just couldn't take that much damage to my body in two days. I'm now living at the gym for the next month. So, this place was okay. I get why it's popular, but I probably won't go back. Ha ha, just kidding - Cereal Milk.
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Chase S.

The milk in the raw. The stuff tastes like I was sucking from the udder of a sacred cow. Seriously though -- raw, unadulterated goodness. Unless you consider soaking in sugary wheat cereals adulterated. It's a playground for your inner child and the literal one you gave half your genes. Breast feeding mothers beware -- your child might not return to your bosom after a trip here. Highly recommend the birthday cake truffles, breakfast cereal soft serve (yes to the corn flake dipping -- DUH), and espresso shake.
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R. G.

Had the Cereal Milk yogurt with the cornflake topping. Honestly, I'd love to tell you it was amazing but it wasn't amazing. It was definitely good. It was definitely interesting. Glad I tried it. Don't need to eat it again. Bought a box of Corn Cookie mix to make at home though.
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Vy T.

I heard so many great things about Momofuku milk bar and was so excited to try their cereal milk ice cream, $5. Yes, it looks super cute but the ice cream just tasted like regular soft serve. The cereal crunch added flavor to it, but it was a little too salty for me. I also tried their crack pie, which is a little piece for $6 a slice. It was very sweet, and tasted like condensed milk. I picked up a few cookies to try as well, $ 2 a piece. The most interesting flavor was the cornflake marshmallow. All of them were soft, but nothing amazing. It was all kind of disappointing.
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Amanda P.

Yes, it is a bit pricey, but also YES it's completely worth it. If you like cereal, milk, and ice cream then just go for it and splurge. Not really sure why it has so many bad reviews, sad :(
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Rodger Y.

Momofuku Milk Bar is David Chang's gift to those like who have a sweet tooth and are too impatient and poor to book a table at Ko or Ma Peche. I am a seasoned connoisseur of the culinary section of Netflix, so I will preface this review by admitting that David Chang had achieved god-like man-crush status prior to our arrival (despite the fact that I'd never tried his food before this visit), so suffice to say expectations were sky high for Milk Bar. The exterior of the shop is subtle, with a narrow facade and sparse signage, so don't be surprised if you don't see the Milk Bar until after your 3rd time checking your iPhone to make sure Google Maps took you to the right fuckin' place. The interior is dimly lit with hipster-but-not-obnoxiously-hipster decorations. Also, note that there is no seating at this location. Of course, if you're reading this, you are sure to be a metropolitan like the Bae and I and are used to having dessert on the go. I got places to be and people to see, biyatch! (and by places to be I mean at Seppuku ramen before 5 to beat the dinner rush). We ordered a sample of the cereal milk soft serve, a cup of the pineapple cinnamon soft serve, and one compost cookie. VERDICTS: Cereal milk soft-serve: The flavor takes you back to your early childhood breakfasts. One taste and you're transported back to simpler times, when you guzzled down bowlfuls of milk mixed with the sugary sweet remnants of oh-so-great frosted flakes. The taste is so reminiscent of actual cereal milk in fact, that after my sample taste of the soft-serve, I decided that spending $4 on a cup of the stuff made no sense because I could get the same flavor after a quick trip to CVS and a freezer. It is what it says it is, nothing more, nothing less. 3 stars. Pineapple Cinnamon soft-serve: I felt guilty for trying the cereal milk soft-serve and passing, so I ordered a cup of this stuff to compensate. It had a really unique taste - sweet, spicy, yet tropical - and was complimented well by the cereal crumbs. However, due to sky-high expectations, I was not blown away, and the $4 price point convinced me that it wasn't worth a second trip. 3 stars. Compost Cookie: This cookie comes nicely wrapped in plastic boasting ingredients such as oats, pretzels, and chips. I took a bite after we finished up our soft-serve, and decided to save it for later. It did not make a huge impression on me (basically tasted like a oatmeal cookie), and I promptly forgot about it the second I stored in in my backpack. However, the bae must have been very impressed by its flavor, because the next morning she not only remembered that it still existed, but dug through my entire backpack to find it and inhale it within the 5 minute window of my showertime. The compost cookie defies its name, and does not belong in the trash. However, I don't think I would buy it again. 3 stars. Overall: David Chang fanboy expects Changsplosion of glucose-filled goodness that he will tell his grandkids stories about. Was presented with slightly above average soft-serve and cookies. Would Milk Bar have gotten 4 stars from me if it were less famous? Probably. But don't talk the talk if you can't walk the walk, Chang.
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Jang C.

Milk Bar? Where is the Bar? There is nowhere to sit here. None. It's a take out place. When I heard the name, I thought it would be a place where you can hang out, like a cafe. Nah, it's like a small grocery store that only sells milk products. It's hell for lactose intolerant people. They do have Ma Peche in the back. I felt sorry for them. It seemed like no one was going to Ma Peche. But everyone and their moms were in the line for the Milk Bar. Their cookies are all right. Their pies are okay. Everything there tastes decent. Too bad it costs an arm and a leg. I thought they would save a bit on rent since they share the space with Ma Peche. But seeing how no one went into Ma Peche, maybe the Milk Bar is supporting Ma Peche. Is it worth going? Yeah, maybe once to see what the hype is about. If you're a tourist, it's a place to check out. Since I already did, I probably won't need to check it out again.
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Marissa S.

Momofuku Milk Bar has given me this cereal milk addiction that I can't seem to shake off. Rain or shine, I went out of my way to get my hands on some and this was the closest branch I could get to. It's in the same location as Ma Peche which makes for a brilliant dessert idea if you dine there. Only caveat is, there's no seating available. On a brighter note, sampling is allowed for their soft serve and they are very generous about it, too. The Cereal Milk ($4.50) flavor is undeniably my favorite. Sweet and salty flavors, soft and creamy texture, plus a contrasting pleasant crunch added by the corn flakes. It tastes just like the real thing. Best part for me is, the sweetness level is perfection. Cereal Milk Shake ($6) however is the champion between the two. Again, imagine sweet and salty yet somehow so subtle that each sip you take makes you crave for more of that taste. The consistency is light and smooth, none of that overwhelmingly thick milk shake that's hard to suck through a straw. There's just nothing like it! I helped myself and gathered a few of the cookies Christina Tosi is known for: blueberry and cream, corn, and cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow ($2 ea.). If there's one thing they all have in common, it'll have to be how perfectly chewy they are. And if you ask me how they taste? Exactly like what they're called. They held really well granted that I brought these babies back to OC with me. I wish I bought more. The birthday truffles ($4.35) are a whole other story. It reminds me of a cookie dough rolled into a ball, specked with colorful sprinkles, and a hint of vanilla flavor shining through. These need to be refrigerated and again, they held well even after taking them on the plane home. They're absolutely worth the extra calories. If I had to complain about something other than the no seating available, it'll have to be how little you get for the price you're paying, especially for the milk shake. Milk Bar truly is an expensive addiction.
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Akash K.

I'm a huge fan of David Chang; I've watched all the shows he's been on, and I've always thought he'd be an awesome dude to grab a beer with. I digress. I don't get the appeal of MFMB. Went in and got their Cereal soft serve with Cornflake crunch, and it was just basically plain soft serve you could get anywhere. There was nothing special! And don't think I had been building it up in my mind, because I didn't even make plans to visit, it just happened. Long story short, can't figure out what David was trying to do here and why EVERYONE is gushing over it.
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Jacqueline M.

While traveling in NYC, there's always the staples people say are definite 'must tastes' and Momofuku Milk Bar just happens to be one of those. If anything, the "been there done that" claim always works well for these more popular novelty shops. So I happened to get a double dose of the treats since I found the milk bar stand at Madison Square Eats and then I specifically ventured in the city to search for the Milk Bar Midtown location off of Fifth Avenue. I figured I'd bring back the goodies as souvenirs! Location is tiny and can easily be missed but fills quickly. I happened to walk in right before an afternoon mad rush for cookies cause shortly after walking in and experiencing zero wait, lines were out the door within minutes. I tried both the cornflake-marshmallow confetti and the compost cookie- not sure which I'd say I prefer since both were good. In addition to the cookies, I tried the fruity cereal milk shake; but I wasn't a huge fan. It tasted exactly like Fruity Pebble milk but the shake element that makes it sweet and fattening lacked a little umph for me...it was plain jane and I was expecting more. Warm cookies would've been preferred since It was grab and go for me and I do wish I'd tried the crack pie people rave about but I guess we'll save that for the next visit along with maybe the soft serve! All in all though, the concept is genius and I'm glad i got to try it, snag it and bring it back to some lucky few!
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Rin N.

I came here with my sister and ordered their biggest hits, which consisted of their Cereal Milk Soft Serve, Crack Pie, Birthday Cake Truffle and Compost Cookies. The cereal milk was good but definitely overhyped. The crack pie was too sweet and didn't really have any special flavors to it. The compost cookie was incredibly hard and tough to chew through. However, the birthday cake truffle is by far my favorite. It has a nice crunch on the outside and the truffle inside is so moist and not overly sweet. I'll definitely be back for the birthday cake truffles.
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Karamelon S.

The cereal milk ice cream is to die for!!! Reminds me of Saturday day morning!! Such a cute concept, well executed. The display is even better. The corn flakes are a fun treat. Great surprise on the bottom!! Will definitely go back. Their crack pie is out of this world!! Ooo I can't forget about the blueberry cream cookies.. Mouth watering. Best desert spot in the Big Apple!!
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Jennifer B.

Very few things live up to the hype for me, especially when it comes to trendy city food. But I ordered the cereal milk soft serve with cornflake crunch topping and I have no regrets. They've got a good thing going here, and it's definitely worth trying!
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Ted C.

Hey, so a good dessert place that the lady friend took me too for their 'cereal and milk' soft serve. Maybe my taste buds were off but I didn't get the cereal milk thing, but it was good. A little icy, a little tart, sweet. Definitely worth it and even with the whole David Chang thing it's not as hoity toity as I thought. The chocolate-chocolate cookie was delicious and even though I had it the day after it was a good choice. Usually chocolate-chocolate cookies are just chocolate cranked up to 11 but the combination here was good with the flavors being distinctive enough that I could enjoy the whole thing instead of giving it away to someone else.
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Sayuri M.

As a dessert enthusiast, I have been to my fair share of dessert spots and momofuku milk bar is definitely in my top 5! I have been to numerous locations and favor this one because it has seating! YASSSS! Not well advertised and it took me a while to find out, but if you follow the pathway into what looks like darkness, it actually connects you to the hotel where there are plenty of places to park your bum while happily enjoying some cereal milk ice cream (esp in the winter). As for long lines, I find that in almost every milk bar I've been to, and sure, maybe they can find a better solution on how to be more efficient with service, but its never deterred me from getting my blueberry and cream cookie or my cereal milk. With that said, my favorites are the blueberry and cream cookie, birthday cake truffles, and cereal milk ice cream (with topping). The blueberry and cream cookie is AMAZING. It's always chewy, super tasty, and the little pieces of blueberries are never overpowering. This is also coming from a person who prefers chocolate over anything and I typically dislike fruit in my pastries. The birthday cake truffles are also a favorite because I mean, who doesn't like anything birthday cake flavored? These truffles are definitely richer than the cookie and 3 is more than enough in one sitting. They have a soft and chewy center and its great even a couple days later. The cereal milk is a must and I think everyone should try it at least once. Very reminiscent of my childhood except it's even better because its in an ice cream form!
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Lisette C.

Neat place. Interesting flavors. And let's face it, you gotta tell your friends you came here. I did, and I'm good. No need to return. The crack pie, didn't make me an addict. The Cereal milk soft serve DOES taste like cereal milk, but it didn't make me go bonkers - or make my tummy hurt either...which is kinda sketch...They were featuring maple cream cheese soft serve which I sampled and REALLY liked....but I'd already said Cereal Milk. The birthday cake & dulce de leche cake truffles were fine and the compost cookie, good, but a tad dry. I did enjoy the blueberry and creme cookie...a little more moist and dense. Line is long, prices are high, experience, a little hyped, but then again, welcome to NY.
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Kevin H.

Overrated. Cereal milk too sweet, underwhelming. McDonald's soft serve is better. Prices very high for almost everything on the menu. Need to pay extra for the cereal on top.
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Samrat P.

Momfuku is never a bad decision, and this location is no exception to that rule. Go and enjoy what the craze is all about with the classic cereal milk or change it up with some new flavor-you won't regret it!
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Soo M.

Got the cereal milk soft serve and was not disappointed. Going back at least 1 more time before we leave NYC (1 week visit) Compost cookies lived up to the hype. Only 4 stars because the birthday cake was not out if this world like the ice cream and cookie. Good but not "Ohmygosh I need to eat another one before I go home" good - like the cereal milk soft serve and compost cookies!
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Krystle C.

I came to NYC last weekend and knew I had to try Momofuku as it was recommended by tons of friends. When I arrived, the line for desserts was out the door. *First sign that the hype was real and this was going to be a delicious dining experience! I got 2 dozen cookies to take back home with me: the blueberry cream, the compost cookie, confetti, and the cornflake marshmellow something. In addition, I ordered the cereal milk ice cream covered with cornflakes. The cookies that I did try for myself before I packed everything away to bring back home to friends were: the confetti and the compost. Both was so soft and delicious. The cereal milk ice cream was not what I was expecting at all. It was way too salty for my taste buds and my friends thought the same too. We ended up only eating half before throwing it away. At least now we know. Bottom line is the cookies were great. Next time will try the crack pie.
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Lylas U.

If you like the milk left over after eating corn flakes (not FROSTED flakes) in it, you'd like this frozen cereal milk. I personally never liked the left over milk unless it was Fruit loops!! My brother would love this because he would drink my cereal milk when we were kids!! Haven't tried the cookies yet, but I will!!
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Skylar S.

Long lines, that took a while to get through on a Saturday night at 10pm, but it was worth it for me. I have a sugar addiction, and I got my fix. If you're going to get a cookie, get the corn cookie. Surprisingly simple, moist, and delicious. They have a pie called "crack pie" which I am assuming is related to its addictive qualities. The difference between this pie and crack for me is, I wouldnt rob you to support my pie habit. I could just eat one and walk away. Very good stuff, but NOT as good as crack. They have this stuff called cereal milk, which literally tastes like the milk at the bottom of a bowl of Pops cereal. It's sold in little pint containers and is also quite delicious. Get them all.
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Ivana D.

So hard to spot, you really need to pay attention because the entire milk bar is the width of my foyer in my house. And there's virtually no sign. This isn't a bad thing at all, it's just something to be aware of. I walked past it three times because I couldn't see it. Luckily, a friend of mine was waiting for me there and I spotted him first, finally. The line was out the door but it moved so fast, I couldn't believe it. So efficient. The cookies were SO fresh and moist. Like the had just been baked. My only disappointment was that there was only limited selection of truffles and cakes. But, I got my classic corn cookie and it was insane. Way better than their boxed mix which I've purchased before from Williams-Sonoma. I still have a box of that cookie mix and I'm gonna try to under cook the cookies next time. My boyfriend and I couldn't believe the difference in the fresh cookies from the store. They were perfect. Also, in relation to not being able to find the place and the line being out the door, we knew we were close because dozens of people were walking past us with momofuku ice cream treats until we finally reached the destination. I definite will visit the original location next time, only so I can have the full experience.
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Alice C.

When in the area, you just have to scope out the local sweet treats! Momofuku milk bar was the local pick in my midtown stay. The soft serve with cereal tastes just like a creamy icy bowl of cereal. The soft serve was a bit too sweet for my liking, but definitely worth trying if you're in the local area.
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Grace C.

Super experience sweets but every so often it's worth it just to satisfy a craving. Living here for years, I've only been here a couple of times for myself. Usually come to pick up cookies as gifts for visitors etc
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joe o.

Once this little entrance is found... you can either site at the bar, or sit downstairs. the crack pie hit the spot. every morsel brought a continuously intense sweet flavor.
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A. L.

Crack pie. It may not look like much, but it's delicious. Think of a combination of every good dessert out there -that is the definition of crack pie. Also, the cookies are pretty good. My favorite is the blueberry and cream. My friend liked the compost cookie best. Bottom line, they're all good.
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Elaine N.

I was so close to buying the truffles online and having them shipped to California... good thing I waited because I got to check out the store in person on my last visit to Manhattan :) I tried a few of their staples and it was so worth the trip: [1] Cereal Milk Soft Serve + Cornflakes - It tasted exactly what it sounds like... cereal and milk. Such a simple idea, yet not a popularly used one. The texture was soft and creamy with the perfect contrasting crunch with the cornflakes. [2] Cookies - I bought one of every flavor in the store: Blueberry&Cream, Compost, Peanut Butter, Corn, and Cornflake Marshmallow for myself and as gifts. I have yet to try them all, but so far the Compost is my favorite. The cookies are perfectly chewy and taste just like their names imply. [3] Cake Truffles - I got the B'day and Dulce de Leche Cake. The texture is very similar to cookie dough and the flavors are both very sweet. They need to be refrigerated, but they held pretty well on my trek back to California. I wouldn't say Momofuku Milk Bar was is my favorite bakery in New York, but definitely something worth trying if you're in the area.
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Patricia L.

Momofuku Milk Bar was started by Christina Tosi & David Chang. It has 5 locations in NY & 1 in Toronto. I wish we had one in LA! It's also open daily from 11:30 am - 11:00 pm which is great. They also offer baking classes as well. I only went here just to try the Cereal Milk Soft Serve. It was really yummy! It just had the right amount of texture & sweetness. The only thing lacking was the corn flake topping. My friends got the shake version & also liked it a lot. They also have cookies, pies, cakes, truffles, baking mixes & merchandise (aprons, cookbooks, baby onesies, t-shirst & tote bags). I got a navy tote w/ the Peach logo as a souvenir. Cool to know that it's made with 100% organic cotton. Customer service was just OK. Overall experience was good. Will come back again on my next trip!
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Shannon L.

I love the cookies. I've had them in so many versions. From the mix they sell at Williams Sonoma, after a long flight from friends, fresh. It's delicious in every form which makes it that much more legit. I love the cereal milk soft serve and the crunch. You really need the crunch because it has some salt which balances out the sweetness of the soft serve. The description states that milk is soaked in cornflakes to get the unique soft serve flavor but it tastes like Cap'n Crunch to me. The Crack Pie perplexes me. It has the consistency of a lemon bar/pecan pie but none of those flavors. Sort of caramelly but there is no caramel in it. There is no real reason as to why it's good. Good name then.
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Deb S.

Maybe my expectations were too high for this place, but the cereal milk ice cream was just ok. We got it with the cornflakes, and it was a bit too salty for my taste. Their compost cookies are just ok as well. I don't really think it's worth the price nor the wait.
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Grace R.

I got the cereal ice cream with corn flakes and a compost cookie. Both were good, but I would not go out of my way to go here to get them. It is probably just my taste, but I prefer a vanilla soft serve and a good chocolate chip cookie. especially if i am paying $6 for an ice cream and $3 for a cookie.
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Cimrin B.

I have been looking forward to trying this place for a long time. The serious hype of Momofuku's cereal milk soft serve made me have high expectations for this unique dessert. Momofuku offers a variety of desserts, including the crack pie, truffle balls, cereal milk, and the famous cereal milk soft serve. I ended up ordering the cereal milk soft serve, with cornflakes on top. Although it was tasty, I did not think it was anything outstanding or something to rave about. It tasted just like any soft serve to me, with the price being double the cost. It was pretty much soft serve that tasted like milk, if you can imagine that. If you are looking to have some good soft serve in the city, do not come here; there are far better and cheaper soft serves in NYC. I would only come back here to try some of the other desserts.
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Sejal T.

Pretty ok. I tried the cereal milk soft serve with cereal as toppings. It starts melting immediately and gets messy. It's interesting for the first few bites but then it feels nothing special. It's good but not hype worthy or worth standing in the lines for. Cookies are two sweet. Again nothing special.
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Olivia C.

service is quick and you can get your sweet tooth fix plenty. the only thing i would LOVE is a little area to sit and enjoy your fast melting cereal milk before heading into the midtown abyss :)
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Lo S.

These cookies are my favorite in all the country. I'll take a compost cookie over any other treat fad any day. Send these to loved ones online and await the thank you cards!
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Vicky L.

Hallppppp, sweets overloadddd. I took my husband here because he'd never been, and he likes cookies. Well, mostly I had to bring him because last time I was in New York, I bought him a compost cookie but ended up eating it at the airport because I was hungry. I'm not a huge fan of sweets, but I do like their compost cookie because it has so many different great things in it. The cereal milk soft serve tasted strange at first, but after a few tastes it got a lot better - husband didn't like it at all. My favorite cake truffle is the B-day (confetti) one, but chocolate malt is a good solid second choice. Okay now I'm getting hungry again.
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Sue M.

Never had something like the cereal milk before. It was delicious, it is a small tiny place with alot of young boys working inside. A cup is enough. Don't get the point unless you are sharing it Yummy
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Ashley L.

Honestly, before I came here, I read all the reviews about people upset and mad that this place wasn't what I expected so I was close to just passing it but decided to go in and give it a shot. I am so glad that I did, because I am in love with this place. Wow. The cereal milk soft serve is so delicious and refreshing but not too sweet, and the cereal flakes are divine. They are buttery and sweet and amazing. Also, my sister got cookies and I had some and they were amazing as well. The corn cookie and the blueberry and the compost were all so good!! I am looking forward to going back before I leave New York!! Don't read the bad reviews and feel discouraged, there is truly nothing like this place and worth it!
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Ryan B.

I don't get the fascination with this place. The cereal milk soft serve tastes like Grape Nuts cereal, not exactly a cereal flavor I ever crave. Fruit Loops maybe, but Grape Nuts? Nah, son. Price is way too expensive to boot.
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Lu H.

Long over due update for a place that has ironically become a go-to when I want to get a treat or for a more special occasion. Their banana hazelnut cake is absolutely incredible. Sadly you can no longer stroll in and try a slice -- you have to order it in advance and pick it up. Completely worth it for any special occasion. I looked it DIY recipes, just for fun. It's a recipe within a recipe within a recipe. The cake features layers of giaduja fudge, crunchy hazelnut, and banana cream between spongey soft cake. Each bite is amazing texture and banana goodness. The mint cookies and cream cake is equally bomb. Crunch factor is in this cake too with crumbly chocolate bits, like the crunchies from your childhood Carvel ice cream cakes, but softer and bigger. The frosting is cookies n cream, minty fudge-like layers -- a creative and delicious concoction on traditional flavors. If you have no occasion for a cake, try their corn cookie. Then, if you can stomach the additional sugar rush, blueberries & cream. Still not a fan of the grossly sweet crack pie, though their birthday cake truffles are much better now.
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TopChef T.

One of the most original and best tasting cookies I had in New york...the Compost something cookie! What a great balance! yes, 5 stars just for that cookie. 2 stars for the wait.
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Anthony N.

***The cereal milk soft serve with corn flake crunch is a good though very expensive dessert at Momofuku Milk Bar; the high prices and limited menu here though might leave some disappointed*** Like many fine dining chefs across the country, David Chang (of Momofuku fame) has been venturing into more casual and reasonably priced territory in recent years. One of his restaurants is offering to-go food and he also has several bakery and ice cream shops called Milk Bar located throughout New York. Milk Bar features several small and nice looking baked goods, but I was instantly drawn to their soft serve. This Milk Bar was offering two soft serve flavors on my visit. The first was yuzu verbena, which was very tart and similar to frozen yogurt. The other flavor was cereal milk. It sounded good so I gave it a try and added a topping of corn flake crunch. The soft serve had a great consistency. It had a nice thickness to it and it was very creamy and smooth. The flavor was very good. It tasted exactly like it sounded--milk at the bottom of a bowl sweetened by one of the many sugary cereals that I used to eat as a kid. The nostalgic flavor mixed with the ice cream's consistency (which is a notch above most soft serve places) immediately lets you know that you have found a great spot. The application of corn flake crunch was nicely done too. It was much sweeter than corn flakes and it also had a much more pronounced and granola-esque crunch. With that being said about the sweetness of this topping, it still maintained the flavor of corn flakes. The corn flake crunch was applied on top, but it was also at the bottom of the cup. It was a nice surprise to have a very crunchy cereal at the bottom of a milk-themed ice cream. It was a fun play on breakfast since that would not likely happen with a regular bowl of cereal and milk. When you get to the last few cereal pieces in a bowl, the cereal is often soggy. With Momofuku's dessert, the last bite is as good as the first. While I thoroughly enjoyed the cereal milk soft serve and the corn flake crunch topping, there were areas where Milk Bar fell short. They had a very limited selection of sweets. In addition, the portion size was quite small despite Milk Bar's very high prices. Service was quick. There is no place to dine here. It is pretty much just a counter to order sweets to go like Bouchon Bakery in Beverly Hills. I enjoyed Milk Bar's soft serve. The flavor was more pronounced than a lot of soft serve desserts I have had and the topping was great. Milk Bar is very expensive though and while I enjoyed it and will probably come back, I think a few and maybe several would leave here disappointed. I am not sure what the parking situation is, but I imagine parking around here is very hard to find and expensive.
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Dave C.

Great service! I love going to Momofuku! I try going there when ever I'm in the area. My favorites are the Crack Pie, and the compost cookie. I don't know why, but I just don't seem to like the cereal milk ice cream. But nonetheless I still urge you to try the cereal milk ice cream! It'll be a wonderful experience for the palate. I also urge you to try at the very least one of each cookie they have. My favorites are the blueberry cream cookie and the compost cookie (like I said before). Another reason I love the place is that I have the exact same name as the creator! Same first, and same last. I urge anyone who hasn't gone here to immediately take a taxi, walk, run, bike, drive, or take the subway to this wonderful place. I recommend this place to anyone who has a sweet tooth and or wants to try something new!
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Roopa S.

I don't know why this place doesn't have a higher average star rating. It really is my second favorite bakery in New York (second to Levain Bakery). And that's saying a lot, because I am a desserts fan to the max and have tried way too many bakeries to count. I've tried practically everything at the bakery-- all cookie flavors and all truffles. Everything is absolutely delicious and so unique. You really won't be able to find flavors like these anywhere else. Personal favorites are the chocolate malt truffles, as well as the birthday cake truffle. In terms of cookies, I love the compost cookie and corn cookie (don't be afraid of the corn cookie-- it's way more tasty than it sounds). I will definitely always be a loyal fan and customer of Momofuku Milk Bar. I would definitely recommend checking it out if you are into special, innovative desserts!
(5)
Carrie E.

There was a lot of hype around this place so I decided to add it to my list when coming to New York. I wouldn't say I was disappointed, but that it's overrated. Save yourself a few bucks (& the time spent in line) and get a snack somewhere else. To be fair, I did not purchase the cereal milk because I normally don't like milk on my cereal and $5 is a lot to spend on soft serve. I got the compost cookie and the birthday cake trufffles. The cookie was good, but I wasn't blown away. The birthday cake truffles were also good, but again, nothing to write home about. I have a recipe for funfetti cookies that taste just like these truffles that I could make myself. My friend who was with me got a cup of coffee since we were there and said it was awful. It was also the last drop and had to tell someone behind the counter they were out. We waited 5 minutes and it still wasn't ready, so we left. The behind the counter service seemed very disorganized and inefficient. People who weren't getting the soft serve had to wait behind the people that were and since there was only 1 person doing the cash register & working the soft serve machine it really slowed things down.
(3)
Maria C.

I ordered this and had it shipped to us for my fiancÃ©'s birthday. They were so helpful via email when I had questions about arrival of the cake. The cake came in a cooler and also had ice packs around the cooler to make sure it was extra cold when it arrived. The cake was beyond amazing, it had crumbled pieces of sugar cookie all over the top. I highly suggest ordering even if you don't live in New York!
(5)
Kristyn G.

This was a disappointment. I saw so many picture of this place on Instagram and I thought it was going to taste amazing but this really sucked. The cereal milk thing was horrible. The cereal tasted stale. The cup is literally so tiny for $5 you get half a cup of stale cereal. A little bit of camera and then more cereal on top. The cereal actually ruins the taste of ice cream. There is no seating area at this place either so you just walk here and walk out.
(2)
Lloyd B.

A slice of heaven? I love sweets and I love desserts. My last meal on earth would definitely be some sort of savory treat. It might even be Momofuku's crack pie. It was dense, sweet and kind of tasted like a light piece of fudge with a savory crust. It's right up there as one of the best treats I've ever had. The candy bar pie wasn't as satisfying though. If you're a fan of peanut butter cups, this might've been your thing. Decadent chocolate with an extremely rich peanutty taste which had a crust like texture. It was basically super sized Reese's peanut butter cup made with the finest ingredients.
(4)
Iris Z.

Long line and seemed to have no air conditioning inside. Was unimpressed by the service because the line moved very slow. However, they were giving out cinnamon pineapple milkshake samples which I guess were to make up for the long wait. The cinnamon pineapple was terrible. Too sweet and had no trace of pineapple flavoring. I couldn't even finish the small sample which is a testament to how bad the milkshake was. Finally got the cereal milk soft serve and it isn't worth the hype. Too pricey (5.25 without corn flake) but had a unique flavor which makes it stand out. The soft serve literally tastes like milk that had corn flakes in it so if that's up your alley, go for it.
(1)
Nisha D.

Service was really slow - went at around 2pm on a Friday and it took me at least 20 minutes to get to the register. There was three people behind the counter and only one of them was serving which is a little ridiculous. I got the cereal milk soft serve with cornflake crunch which was really good and really interesting - if you love cereal, I would recommend it. $5.75 is pricy, but it's Manhattan, so everything is pricy.
(3)
Angie C.

The clerk recommended us to get a "Greatest Hits". We were very satisfied with all the sweet we had it there!
(4)
alicia k.

Small storefront manned by an efficient, but not very welcoming young lady. The storefront is tiny and they have seating upstairs in what looks like an office lobby. This is not advertised so you need to ask. Momofuku milk bar was the only place in the area to get good coffee if you don't want to fight crowds at Blue Bottle. They brew Stumptown coffee here. The best part of having cereal for breakfast as a child is the sweet milk after the cereal is done. Well, David Chang managed to capture that experience in a soft-serve ice cream, which he calls "cereal milk". I also had his version of pastrami "bomb"- think pastrami and fixings served inside rye bread dinner roll. Its a little New York with an Asian flair. Lastly, I had the birthday cake truffles. Very interesting and unexpected. Not sure what it was or why I liked it, but I like it. You pay for the creativity and it's worth trying in my opinion.
(4)
Kerry H.

I never seem to be disappointed my Momufoku Milk Bar! Their cookies are delicious and I was pleasantly surprised by their really great iced coffee. Anytime I'm in NYC I make it a point to get in to one of these stores for cookies, crack pie & coffee. Quick and easy stop.
(5)
Maggie S.

This review is solely based on the soft serve ice cream. We tried the corn flake cereal milk flavor and also chocolate chip passion fruit. The cereal milk really does taste like left over corn flake milk. Considering I'm not a big fan of milk or cereal, it was just ok. I really wanted it to be sweeter. Next time I want to try the crack pie. All of the baked goods look delicious.
(3)
Raphael D.

In a sea of midtown mediocrity this very hidden diamond knocks your sweet tooth out with a left hook. They carry all the calorie-bursting Milk Bar standards and while its the size of a jumbo closet it'll fill the sugary carb hole in your soul. Top picks: Compost cookie - A kitchen sink of cookie ingredients. Crack Pie - The nuclear option of self-loathing but satisfying dessert. "Apple" Pie - It's a compressed dream bar version of grandma's recipe.
(4)
Pearl J.

Momofuku Milk Bar You are my shining star You had me at cereal milk soft serve But with your addictive cookies, you threw me a curve Your crack pie is crack and your truffles amazing Your decadent sweets makes me want to sing!!!! #happiness :)
(5)
Christine N.

Already overpaid for a small portion of the crack pie. It was already pre-packaged, so they gave it to me in a cardboard box pulled from below the counter. Didn't have a chance to eat it until I got back to the hotel but when I took the pie out of the box the napkin it was wrapped in was completely stuck to the pie. Disgusting. Ended up throwing the whole pie away. Just make sure to open up the box before you leave and make sure you didn't get one like mine.
(1)
Wendy T.

Milk corn ice cream is ok, cracked pie us good but way too sweet, corn cookies are still the best!!
(4)
Kyle M.

Compost cookie is a crazy combination of goodness (read the ingredients, it's crazy). My favorite cookie is the blueberry one. I forgot the exact name but it's awesome. The workers here are always really cool too. I'm not big fan of cereal milk so I didn't like that but I could see the allure if you are a big cereal buff. My wife had a birthday cake made here for me that was really good. We checked out the cake sampler when picking out our wedding cake and we loved tying all the different interesting flavors. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Brennan J.

The Crack Pie is amazing and well worth the price! Will be back on my next NYC trip! It is very difficult to spot however.
(5)
Victoria C.

The soft serve ice cream with corn flakes is HEAVEN. If you and a friend are ordering, I recommend you get the pint because it's like four times the size of the cup and only twice the price. It's a better deal. Trust. The crack pies are also fabulous.
(4)
Christine P.

Yum! Cookies. I took home about 40 cookies to share with my family, friends and son's teachers. They're good and definitely worth a visit. LOVE: the Corn flavor and Confetti cookies as well as the Cornflakes. Try them all to find your fave.
(4)
Lauren S.

No, no, no. I don't get it. I do not get the hype of this place. I dreamed of that cereal milk ice cream. I thought I would love it; I always slurped that stuff up gleefully every morning in my youth. In reality, this ice cream tasted exactly like I imagined...yet all I wanted to do after my first taste was rinse my mouth out with Listerine. Maybe my taste buds have changed. I don't know. I also tried the Dream Girl Pie, which looks and tastes like a Girl Scout Samoas cookie. To be honest, this was a stunner taste-wise. I mean, you can't really go wrong replicating a Girl Scout cookie! This decadent pie boosted my review to two stars. Unfortunately, it was incredibly rich and gave my body a host of issues to deal with later. I literally walked away from Momofuku clutching my stomach and grimacing. Not exactly a positive note to end on. Way too much sugar. Furthermore, everyone thinks of this place as a fun, local NYC bakery. However, one look at the ingredients list for that pie can tell you just how much they've expanded and resorted to cutting corners: soy lecithin, "pancake syrup" (code for artificial maple syrup), caramel color, vanillin, etc. Tell me again why I paid $5 for that slice of pie? Those aren't bakery items. Those are cost-cutting, quality-reducing factory ingredients. Disappointing. And on top of that, the service was cold. Unfriendly, unhelpful, and cold. I'm sorry that I have questions, but I'm a first-time customer, so you should probably put a little effort into making my experience pleasant so I'm more likely to come back (I won't). Also, asking for a fork, or where the original Milk Bar is located, are not difficult questions that deserve an annoyed response.
(2)
Sharttle H.

Extremely disappointed. We were able to sample a few of the pies and cookies and cake truffles at a holiday party and it just wasn't good at all. I don't know what the hype is over this place.
(1)
Ari A.

You're all raving about the Crack Pie, but what you really need to try is the Candy Bar pie. Crack Pie is like Thanksgiving's Pecan Pie minus the physical nuts. Delicious, yes, but better warmed. You won't be complaining about the Milk Cereal Fro Yo, but you will be disappointed that you have to walk until the end of time to find a place to sit and eat your delectable deserts Momofuku has got a great following, I just wish they would put some seats in the store!
(4)
Kim N.

First dessert place we tried since we arrived in new york today. Small dessert place and we wanted to see what the hype was about. We were stuffed after dinner in the area, but figured we'd just try a bit. Got the cereal milk soft serve. It is definitely different, really good, however the crunch was a bit salty.
(4)
Stephanie G.

I don't understand how all the Momofuku Milk locations have only 3.5 stars! I mean this place is kind of hard to find; I walked right by it and one thing I didn't like was that there was no place to sit! The worker sent us over to the connecting hotel lobby to sit and eat our soft serve, which was a little awkward. But the reason I give this place 5 stars is because all the cookies are soo goood. My favorite is the Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow. I also loved the cereal milk soft serve! So perfectly salty and sweet. I made the mistake of not trying the crack pie, but I will be back to try that and then leave with another bag full of cookies.
(5)
Emily L.

We trekked and we trekked some more...all for some momofuku crack pie and cereal milk soft serve that we'd heard so, so much about! We ended up at the midtown location after dinner, very much in need of some soft serve and some really, really delicious pie to make up for walking around all day in the gross humidity. This milkbar was located in the front of Ma Peche, so it had a cool, slightly more sophisticated vibe to it. But, like a few other yelpers have mentioned - be on the lookout! We almost walked right past it due to the darker interior and tiny door (no glass storefront). Crack pie - good, but not amazing. There are plenty of other desserts that I'd go out of my way for, but this...eh. For people from Hawaii, it tastes as if butter mochi and a lemon bar had a child in pie form... the crust and filling are texturally kind of like a lemon bar, but the filling tastes more like butter mochi - not really caramel-y, per se...just very...buttery, haha. It wasn't overly sweet, which was nice, but I do feel like it helped to have something else (like the soft serve) to wash it down with. One slice was more than enough for four of us to share. Cereal milk soft serve - really does taste like the milk at the bottom of your cereal bowl. Actually kind of bland? And the serving size is pretty small - a little bigger than an overflowing dixie cup, which was fine for us, actually. Again, it was pretty good, but I'd probably opt for regular tart soft serve with the toppings if given the choice. We actually also sampled their other soft serve flavor that day - the miso butterscotch, because, hey, why not, right? Surprisingly, we all preferred that flavor over the cereal milk. It was a nice, balanced flavor with a really slight aftertaste of miso - probably wouldn't have guessed if I hadn't known. There was also only 1 person working that day, so she was having to make all of the orders + take care of the register. Needless to say, the line wasn't long, but it took us a while to get in and out with our desserts. Glad we tried it, but doubt we'll be back...
(3)
Tammy N.

First of all some of these places in NY are so hidden. There was a little door that led to this shop in a busy street with a tiny little sign on the side. Lol! GET THE CEREAL MILK SOFT SERVE. omg it is so good. I got it with the corn flakes and this milky soft serve taste just like the cereal milk that is left over after you've eaten your bowl of cereal. I got the compost cookie also which I thought was ok. But the cereal milk soft serve is the way to go =]
(4)
Victoria C.

I had read alot of reviews on the crack pie so i knew it was a must try when I visited nyc at the end of August. We just stopped in the at the counter as the restaurant wasn't open yet. This location shares the building with a hotel so we were able to bring our dessert up to the second floor lounge and enjoy it there. Crack Pie - it really is amazing!!! Tastes almost like a butter tart. Grasshopper Pie - not bad. I just couldn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the Crack Pie. I wish i lived closer to a location so i could go back and try the cereal milk ice cream. Must try!
(5)
Jessica F.

This was on my required NYC to do list and I have to give this (or this location) a big fat "Meh". We headed here after a disappointing attempt to try Serendipity 3, where we were told that the wait would maybe be 30 minutes and to come back and check then. You know, instead of just calling my name when our table was ready. There were two girls working and one seemed disinterested in helping and kind of left the other girl to take care of the line while she went I don't know where. I got the crack pie and the compost cookies and maybe it is just because my taste buds have changed but I wasn't floored. Everything was way too sweet for me. My friend ordered the Miso Caramel custard and when she asked for the cereal on it, it wasn't even an option. If she is willing to pay for the additional topping, why not put it on her custard? There aren't any seats unless you plan to dine at the restaurant but the hotel next door does allow you to sit inside and on that hot day after spending most of it on our feet, this was great relief.
(2)
Xtina O.

geez cereal milk soft serve is really that good. the birthday cake -unnfffff only gets better in the fridge. ate it for breakfast for 3 days straight. i had a compost cookie and i was even amazed at how tasty it actually was. 5 stars here for momofuku, though the store could have been slightly more spacious.
(5)
Kashaf S.

I had been to their village location before and had tried their truffles but found them extremely sugary.. so decided to give it another try (since everyone raves about it on yelp) with my family at this location and decided to try the pies instead.. grasshopper, crack pie and apple caramel.. so much sugar in each one of them.. none of us liked it.. even my 5 year old nephew who usually can devour such stuff didn't like it either.. the compost cookie wasn't special either.. maybe if we had tried everything with milk it might have tasted better but bottom line is that I don't recommend this place and not sure what the hype is about.. two thumbs down!
(1)
Danielle W.

The crack pie IS pretty damn good and really addictive, but the cereal milk was not great -- there was only a hint of cereal taste. I also wasn't a huge fan of a pumpkin pie truffles, which tasted more like butter than anything else. Plus, Momofuku is WILDLY overpriced.
(2)
Shane H.

Loveeeeee it all. Such a good product and even though the line is long it goes fast! They even answer the phone and all your questions really nicely. Keep in mind they are extremely busy and only 2 people work there.
(5)
Didi S.

Cereal milk softserve was nice--really did taste like the milk left after eating your frosted cornflakes. I would probably not seek this out on my own but hey. I love a gimmick as well as the next yuppie...? Crackpie was still awesome hours later when my friend dug it out of her purse. You'd think that'd be gross, but it was much better with coffee to cut the richness. Warm and slightly melted by my friend's bodyheat, you could also taste the pork fat notes. I don't know if I'm doing a very good job selling this.
(4)
Missy C.

I've been to NYC twice in the past two months, and my friend has been telling me that I HAVE to check out Milk Bar. She's been raving about it for months, and I was so mad at myself that I didn't get to stop by when I was in NYC in June. I made it a goal for my recent trip to go no matter how busy my schedule was. I had time to stop by Milk Bar with my parents last Sunday. We browsed the menu for a few minutes, and I decided to order the cereal milk soft serve with cereal flakes on top. My parents ordered a piece of the grasshopper pie and crack pie. The soft serve - they couldn't have put it in a smaller cup or given me a smaller spoon. I felt like I was Alice in Wonderland when she drinks that potion and gets really tall and huge and the bottle is like miniature in her hands. Since there isn't any seating inside, I tried to eat it while walking to Central Park and it immediately started dripping all over my hands and on to the ground...and all over my legs...and all over my shoes. Super messy and awkward to eat. Anyway, I thought the cereal milk soft serve itself was pretty delicious, but the "cereal flakes" that I added at an additional cost tasted really salty and unappealing. I can't speak on behalf of my parents and their experience with the grasshopper pie and crack pie. They seemed to be enjoying their desserts while I was busy washing off soft serve from my body.
(2)
Jenn C.

the cookies were really really good, but the prices are steep. crack pie is enough to induce diabetes, but for some reason... i kept on eating? I guess the big thing here is cereal milk, which in my opinion sounds like the grossest thing on earth but to each their own. this place is literally a milk bar so there is no seating to enjoy your desserts.
(4)
Erica L.

Question: Which of the following tastes like butter? A. blueberry & cream cookie B. compost cookie C. cornflake marshmallow cookie D. crack pie E. all of the above Answer: E. all of the above This image best describes eating dessert at Momofuku Milk Bar: media.tumblr.com/f9969d9â€¦
(2)
Katina K.

I don't think I've ever had tasted pork buns as amazing as the ones served here, then finishing my meal with a slice of the "crack" pie, definitely in heaven! Can't wait to come back and have them both again!
(5)
Abbey H.

Super Yummy but hard to find!
(4)
Jenny C.

Not too shabby. I like that I can get pork belly buns here and cereal milk. The pork belly buns are pretty good. The pork belly is a bit softer than Ippudo but I find it a bit tougher to eat because, in one bite, you can bite up your entire pork belly and be left with bun. There's pickled cucumbers and a generous serving of hoisin. The bun is warm and soft. Not a bad way to go for a quick snack, but I still say Ippudo wins the bun wars. Cereal milk, always a favorite. Pretzel milk? Not too shabby! It finishes salty so it reminds you that its pretzel but overall, I felt like it tasted more like toffee.
(3)
Arlene A.

What is the hyperbole about? I tried both the soft-serve Cereal Milk & The Blueberry Cream flavors and thank God had gotten small sizes because I would have been sincerely pissed to spend $9 a pint each for them. Both flavors were similar. Milky, simultaneously salty and sort of somewhat sweet, starchy...ehhh. Nothing special. I felt uncomfortably full after eating some, along with trying a small piece of the Chocolate Chip Marshmallow cookie, which also had a whole lot of nothing special going on too. They didn't taste fresh to me, just really chewy and stale. Maybe I was supposed to heat it up first? I also got a slice of the Crack Pie (along with some of the other cookies) sitting in a bag next to me as I type this review, but I think I will need some time to get around to trying them, especially after reading the really chemically heavy ingredient lists as well as some of the negative reviews that mirror mine about the hype surrounding this place. Sorry, MMB is not my cup of tea, but I sure did look trendy as hell walking out of there with my little cup of soft-serve, so..
(2)
Amelia C.

The cookies here are excellent; my favorites are the chocolate chip and cornflake cookie with marshmallow, and the compost cookie. Some of my friends absolutely love the corn cookie (I personally don't like the freeze-dried corn flavor). All the cookies have that delightful chewy texture to them. The birthday cake truffle balls are dense and delicious too. The only issue I have with this place is the service - the girls behind the counter do have quite the attitude! I've noticed that all of David Chang's establishments that I've visited (the milk bar, ssam bar, noodle bar, and Booker & Dax) have servers with bad attitudes... not good!
(4)
Alan K.

Personally, I don't exactly find anything very innovative or extraordinary about the items on this menu here except for maybe their new Buterscotch Miso flavor. FOOD QUALITY: Sampling their yogurts, I found that they remained true to what their flavors say; they will satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. Upon asking what's in the flavored milk, their answer was that they just get milk and let the cereals bathe in it. So essentially, I could just take a jug of milk and add cereal then end up with the same result. Let's not waste money on that nonsense, so let's go for their famed crack pie! The crack pie is a dense, thick, and extremely sweet slice of pie that sits maybe 1/2''-3/4'' thick. A majority of it is just intense butter and caramel flavor with an accent of powdered sugar. To me, it's made well but after a few bites eating this becomes somewhat of a chore because you're overloaded with such denseness. Nothing here serves to refresh you, but only satisfy your sweet tooth.
(2)
Julie M.

Great coffee and treats, with amazingly slow service. I'll give this place another try soon, but the two times I was there it took FOREVER to get a cup of coffee and a cookie. I'll chalk it up to a couple of bad days and update my review if necessary.
(3)
Danielle A.

First time going to Momofuku, it stared right when we entered the restaurant. The waitress told the kitchen was about to close, at 4pm, but they will wait for us to order something. We said ok, we decided to stay. In the line, waiting for a table for 3, another waitress came and gave a menu to group in front of us and to a couple, just behind us, she just skipped us, simple like that. I had to ask for a menu. When we just sat, a third waitress came pushing us to order something, saying the kitchen was closing, I hadn't time to choose what I really wanted, so I choosed anything. Some time passed and we order a coke, but she didn't let us finished the sentence and she brought the coke, I said were TWO cokes and she said ok..... when we asked to check for us was when she remembered the second coke. At least she didn't charged the second one. But the food was good, I did liked the shitake buns and the price was not bad. English is not my first language, but I hope you guys understand.
(2)
Lissa U.

This place has so much hype on nothing like they sell milk that you could find at the end of your cereal like what!? Like the location and the atmosphere is cute but not worth the price what so ever... Was totally disappointed and expecting much more, I wouldn't go there again
(1)
Mehwish K.

We walked by this place twice and I actually right in front of it doors trying to figure out where the heck 15w was. I crossed the street and saw the tiny sign on the side. There's another sign saying Chambers on the right that makes finding the place confusing. Anyway its with the ornate doors The place is pretty small and doesn't have as many soft serves as I had expected. We got the cereal milk and man was it seriously good! They give it to you in cute paper/cardboard milk cups. Really liked, will drop if I am in the area.
(4)
Ying C.

Cute and tiny shop. Friendly and helpful bunch behind the counter. The famous compost cookie was a coffee-flavored cookie, which was delicious. The crack pie was sinfully yummy and sweet. I enjoyed them both, even though I don't usually like sweets all that much. There is a spacious Asian restaurant downstairs called, "Momofuku Ma Peche" under the famous chef David Chang.
(5)
Thomas M.

Jen and Amy came to visit me in LA and we binged watched a mind of a chef. Jen got really upset with me for having never tasted a Corn cookie. I'd been to the milk bar but only got a compost cookie and moved on to the bar. Anyway, two weeks later Jen and Amy sent me 6 cookies via UPS including 2 corn cookies one of which I ate immediately. I then stared at the last corn cookie having devoured the other 4 cookies shortly after the initial corn cookie situation, for about 3 weeks. I didn't want it to be gone. But I ate it a few days later with much joy followed by immediate sadness. So a couple of weeks ago I was in NYC to see the fam and had lunch with my brother forgetting that we should have eaten lunch here. i got to about 68th street before I remembered and then turned around to go buy a corn cookie and post a picture to instagram showing everyone the triumph of my journey. I then bought 6 corn cookies and then 6 other cookies including the chocolate chip corn flake cookie which is actually my favorite but I tell Jen that the corn cookie is my favorite because of her unconditional love for said cookie. Anyway, you should go and get the gamut of cookies and judge for yourself. (#TeamCornflakeCookie)
(4)
Radhika C.

The cookies are decent and worth 3-4 stars but my review is downgraded because of the 0-1 star service. When I got to the counter, I waited behind someone they were ringing up. After that person left, the cashiers just ignored me and went on doing other things. After a minute, they looked at me blankly but did not say anything so I said "Excuse me"- after a pause, I got the response of "Do you need something?" Before I could even respond, they walked away and started doing something else. I don't know why it's so difficult to comprehend that someone waiting at the counter with cookies in hand might actually want some help. The amount of time to select cookies: 2 minutes. The amount of time to actually get rung up with no one ahead of me in line: 4 minutes. Come on, Momofuku, with the amount you charge, you can afford to hire or train better service personnel.
(2)
Ting W.

This place is a bit over rated. I stood in line for 30 minutes as I watched one person at the register and serve us all at the same time. I didn't see her wash her hands in between handling money, ice cream, or the desserts. The crack bar is all sugar. I don't get the hype? If you want to bounce off the walls with some sugar, come here. Prices are hefty.
(2)
Elly W.

Stopped by to try the crack pie and some cookies. The crack pie was super sweet and the cookies were not bad. The chocolate & marshmallow was good, nice texture. We had samples of the cereal milk and blueberry miso yogurt. Both were okay, but I wouldn't really go buy a big one. Nothing else really called to me.
(3)
Sarah K.

I came here with a few friends and none of knew the reason for the hype around this place. The cookies were nothing special...I would even say that I prefer the normal cookies they sell at grocery stores. I got the famed cereal milk, and regretted it. It was almost $5 and smelled sour. It might have been the cornflakes included in the milk that gave off that smell, but I did not enjoy it, for sure. After carrying it a few hours in my bag, it warmed and tasted like sh**. I wouldn't recommend the milk to anyone...I regret not having opted for the soft serve.
(2)
Baby S.

Hmm, not sure what all the hype is about. Small storefront, nothing looked too attractive. I had to pick up a cake for my hubby, they only had 3 flavors in stock, I went with cranberry ginger, huge mistake-the cake is too spicy from the ginger and too sour from the cranberry, the only good thing about the cake is the icing, it's now wasting in my fridge.
(2)
Alicia F.

Made a late-night milk bar run when we were out and I was craving something sweet. The neon glow inside the shop is like a preview of the warm and fuzzy feelings you'll get on your momofuku sugar high :) I tried the cereal milk soft serve with cornflake crunch.. I didn't get a lot of the "cereal milk" flavor, but the combo of soft serve and crunchy cornflakes was tasty. We bought some cookies for later: the compost cookie was everything it was cracked up to be, sweet, salty, and full of yum. The dark horse of the evening, though, was the blueberries and cream cookie -- ah-ma-zing! NB: This place is not super well-marked, so you'll probably walk by its small peach sign if you're not really looking hard.
(4)
Stacy J.

I ordered the crack pie and birthday cake from goldbely.com . I have to say with all the hype, I expected something that would blow my mind. I was disappointed. The crack pie was okay, but was incredibly sweet, and the texture was weird to me (the crust). But I thought it was decent. The birthday cake just tastes gross. The frosting has a lemony taste, which could be nice, but on this cake, just tastes strange. The cake itself is odd tasting, too. Overall, just incredibly sweet to the point that it's unpleasant. Wish I could say nicer things, but it's just not that good.
(2)
Amanda T.

This place is a little strange, I'm not gonna lie... not in a bad way, but in a "huh" kinda way. I got the cereal milk soft serve with corn flakes and the 3 cookies for $5. The cereal milk with the corn flakes were interesting to say the least. It wasn't sweet like normal soft serve, but didn't taste completely like milk. The corn flakes gave it a crunchy texture, which is paired nice with the soft serve, but still an interesting and strange combination. I don't remember all the cookie flavors I got, but one of them was the compost, which was ok. A friend of mine recommended the crack pie, but for the little slice, the $10 (at least I think it was $10???) wasn't worth it.
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Juan F.

I heard so much hype about this place I was expecting something amazing. So the place is pretty small. The line moves a little slow as well. I got a slice of Crack Pie, Compost Cookie, Blueberry n Cream Cookie, and a Peanut Butter Cookie. The Crack Pie I thought was overrated. My friends and their moms kept telling me how amazingly good it is but all it was was a tiny slice of gooey pie that was overly sweet. I wouldn't play almost $6 for a tiny slice. I mean, it was good, but not THAT good. The cookies I did like tho.. $2 each or 3 for $5. The Compost was my favorite followed by the Blueberry and the Peanut Butter. Overall, I would come back just for the cookies but not for that tiny slice of pie.
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Kate K.

Before leaving for winter break to California I stopped by here & got more than $40 worth of sweet goodies for my family. I got two or three of every single flavor of cookies, four crack pies, and two cake truffles. After getting to the airport, I ate the crack pie with a coffee. The pie was seriously crack for sweet lovers but maybe a little too sweet so the bitter coffee helped balance that out. Out of all the cookies, my personal favorite was the corn & the compost cookie. I will probably go back for one or two bites but definitely not planning to buy a big batch ever, it is an overwhelming amount of sweetness...
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Megan S.

I made it out to the milk bar finally! Tiny location that's almost impossible to see from the street unless you're looking for it, and not much room inside to eat your ice cream. You know I had to go for the cereal milk soft serve. It was a bit pricy, but I liked it. It had this slight salty, savory quality alongside its sweetness, and it was a bit strange and liquidy, but I would definitely get it again the next time I stop by.
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Alice E.

How can you resist a compost cookie? This place is not simply a bar or a bakery... weird combos that always taste great! On the very sweet side. This is their most "corporate" location. A must try for any foodie in NYC.
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Michael U.

Impressed by much of Christina Tosi's work on my previous visit to the LES and Midtown Milk Bar this outing focused on newer items I'd not experienced prior and much like the last time every item selected was a modern spin on something classic - the truffles like a pop-in-your-mouth funfetti cake and the dense cornbread savory and spicy with a great gossamer finish from the salty and cornmeal-like grain of the cheese. The pistachio croissant, another dynamic taste due to the heft of the butter and smokiness of the pistachios, was also quite good but to me a bit mislabeled largely because the phrase 'croissant' makes me think of a crunchy shell while this was more like a dinner roll - under a different moniker and different expectations I think I would have been more impressed (though I certainly would not hesitate to order it again or to recommend Milk Bar because of it.)
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Kathy T.

I wish yelp allowed half stars. This place deserves an extra half star, but not quite a 4 star. I don't have a huge sweet tooth, but this hit the spot. We trekked x number of blocks to this place the night before I left town. Following all the yelp reviews, I grabbed a few compost cookies and blueberry cookies along with a cereal milk. My friends and I sat on the ledge right outside the store stuffing our faces with the treats. The verdict? LOVE the chewy/crispy texture of the cookies. I don't think I can compare the two cookies because the flavors are completely different. I enjoyed both a lot! The compost cookie for the salty/sweet combo and surprises of coffee grounds between my teeth. The blueberry cookie had a slight tartness to it that was light and I guess I can count that as one fruit serving for the day?? Don't go out of your way for these treats. But if you're in the area, give it a try! You'll enjoy them for sure.
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Doris L.

5 stars because I love banana cake soft serve! The best soft serve flavour ever! Like the other reviewers, the cornbread cookie is pretty awesome, I do like the compost cookie, peanut butter, but cornbread is my new fav. Birthday truffles are still pretty awesome.
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Jake S.

I agree with many of the reviews - it is definitely overpriced, and some of the stuff is only ok - but crack pie, wow, that stuff lives up to your name - it is amazzingggg. the cornbread cookies were also pretty fantastic! one opened up on the UWS as well - dangerous!
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Deb W.

Came here for a quick dessert while walking in the area and window shopping with friends. I have been before and enjoyed the experience. This time, however, the service was slow. The counter boy was impatient and not helpful when questions were asked. I love the crack pie and the cake truffles. But paying that much for prepackaged desserts seems crazy. $20 for a cookie, piece of pie and small ice cream. It is a good place to go if you are in the area and want a quick sweet, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.
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Emmy M.

Milk Bar is sheer satisfaction for your sweet tooth. I went to the location near MoMA shortly after arriving in NYC (had to lug all my bulky luggage with me) and the shop was much smaller than I'd imagined it to be-- nowhere to sit. So I had to eat what I bought outside while sitting on my suitcase, tehe. Thankfully, the deliciousness of the treats I was consuming overwhelmed the fact that I was downright freezing, and probably looking a little silly sitting out there by the curb! The verdict: CEREAL MILK MILKSHAKE: brilliant idea, and very tasty. It really does taste like cereal milk. Part of me thinks that with the right ingredients (soft serve and milk saved from a cereal bowl/perhaps even tiny chunks of cereal), this would be quite easy to make at home in a blender. But it was just so wonderfully simple and whimsical that it really hit the spot. CORN COOKIE: this was hands-down my favorite, probably because it wasn't quite as sweet as the other things. It just sounded so bizarre that I had to give it a try, and it was DELICIOUS. Again, very simple in concept like the milkshake, but pretty much perfection in texture and flavor. I am planning on making them from the Lucky Peach recipe that was published recently. BIRTHDAY CAKE TRUFFLES: incredibly sweet, so I couldn't eat more than 1 or 2 at a time, but a really fun, yummy, and light-hearted treat. I just posted a picture of what they look like when you break them apart-- a soft, cakey interior full of sprinkles.
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Tai F.

This was not my first foray with crack pie. My mom makes it every New Years Eve and it's my favorite part of the holiday. However, I was pretty thrilled to try the original. We trekked a mile in the snow to get to this dessert oasis and I'd do it again. in a heartbeat. I drank a hot chocolate but you can skip it. Of course, we got crack pie but I also got a piece of candy bar pie. And don't forget cookies! A corn cookie and compost cookie to go. In order of best to a little less best I would say: Crack pie, compost cookie, corn cookie, candy bar pie. The crack pie is truly made with crack. I instantly wanted more. Can't wait till New Years! Compost cookie is named thusly because it has a million ingredients in it. It was crumbly and sweet and yum. I don't know if you know anything about me but corn is basically one of my favorite foods. And corn cookie is a life win. I want this recipe forever. Probably the only thing I wouldn't order again is the candy bar pie. It was good but also sort of weird. I think the word I'm looking for is sour? Sort of sour. Not like in an old way, I think it was intentional. But I didn't really like it. If you follow my directions you can't go wrong. Don't forget, crack pie!!!
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Rachel C.

All the cookies tasted stale. The crack pie was cloyingly sweet and greasy. The cake truffles had the texture of play-doh but were pretty tasty. The cereal milk soft serve was nostalgic and incredible! I also got pork buns here, which met expectations of a David Chang creation. The pork belly was so flavorful. I usually don't like eating slabs of fat, but these were melt in your mouth tender. There was a little too much hoisin sauce.
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Jula B.

Momofuku is an amazing place for creative confections and sweets. I was first introduced to their truffles, cookies, and soft serve ice cream a few years ago and find myself going back from time to time ever since. Momofuku Milk Bar is a treat since they are a bit pricey but worth it nonetheless. The compost cookie and the cereal milk ice cream are my two favorites of Momofuku's offerings, however the birthday cake truffles and frankly all of their cookies are must try's. I will find myself always coming back to Momofuku because of their creativity and delicious sweets.
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Ma Yeong L.

It sucked so bad. I've been to Momofuku few times but they are always busy and their service sucks for what you pay for. Because we didn't make a reservation, they seated us on the bar seating. However, the female bartender had bad attitude and service toward us. My friend and I ordered or drinks and she didn't remember that we ordered through her and she was kept asking us. She also insisted us to get some food when we already ordered. It took them over an hour to serve us Two drinks and two pork buns. After her bad attitude and service, we managed to talk to the manager of this location. His name was Ken and he also acted like a stoner head. He said the bartender probably had a bad day or something. I wasn't there to educate their employee. I only wanted to enjoy the food and time with my friend. From this experience, I won't ever go back there ever again. There r millions of nice and better bar and restaurant out here in the NY. You don't need to go to this one. I want to give them no star but since I have to give some rating, I had to give "a star" :(
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Jana C.

Walked block east to get a shake n some gifts. Kaffir lime and caramel: crazy combo, but delicious! Bit sweet though.... Crack pie and candy bar pies available. Uh... $11 for their famous pork belly bun?!?! $12 for one of their Lucky Peach periodicals? Spendy...star knocked off for that. Candy bar pie: DECADENT. rich rich, and butter on the tongue for as long as you can make that medium-sized slice last. We were little oinkies.. busted open a reserve bottle of Chard Port, and then proceeded to exercise as much restraint as we could. Tasted primarily creamy peanut butter, with a thin layer of crunch, be it granola or crushed oreos. Cream, chocolate, and some pretzels to top. AWESOME. Crack pie also....very addictive. They sell Portland's own STUMPTOWN COFFEE BEANS!! Woohoo....have 2bags sitting in my freezer right now:) Skip on the cookies....if i was in the mood, the compost one piqued me the most!! Ps just wait for my Ko review. Feel incredibly lucky to nab rez online!
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Kirsten G.

Great place for dessert. It may not be for everyone because of how sweet the desserts are, so fair warning if you are sensitive to sugar. I loved it though. The compost cookie is great. It has a ton of mix ins, with a lots of contrasting textures. A good mix of sweet and a little bit if salty. My favorite thing though is the cereal milk. It's sweet and smooth, and tastes just like the milk leftover after you finish your cereal. It takes me back to being a kid again. It's perfect to wash down their compost cookies. They also make ice cream out of it which is really yummy too.
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Duke C.

Went to Milk Bar after lunch, and the place was empty. It's actually located on the ground floor of Ma Peche. Sorta weird set up but it works I guess. Milk Bar is just a dessert/sweets place. There are cookies, soft serve, pies, truffles, and even dry mixes to make your own Milk Bar inspired pastries and desserts. They also allow a free sample of the soft serve. I tried the milk soft serve and it's odd and nostalgic at the same time. The flavor is cereal milk! Imagine what the milk would taste like after you finish your cereal. A little warm maybe, but not the soft serve! It tastes exactly like it, except in a more frozen form. It's pretty sweet and I didn't think I would be able to handle an order so decided to get something else. As for the others, I got 3 cookies and tried some of my friend's crack pie. The more cookies you buy, the cheaper it gets. Went with the corn cookie, compost, and blueberry cheese. The corn cookie is sorta like a sugar cookie, except made with a corn based mix. Tasted like a sweet corn tortilla. As for the compost cookie, it's a bunch of random things thrown in (chips, chocolate, marshmallow etc). It's weird but it works in its own way. The blueberry cheese is a blueberry and cream cheese cookie. Never been a fan of cream cheese. Crack pie. I don't know what to say... there's really nothing special about the crack pie from first glance? It tasted just like a pie with sugar on it, but damn, it's addicting. It's sweet and super buttery, and that crust is awesome. I just like it. You can also get sandwiches and the famous Momofuku pork buns there. Cool little spot to get some snacks & sweets or gifts for friends!
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Jessica K.

This location was absolutely horrible to find! I think my sister and I walked around in circles for almost an hour or maybe two. We gave up at one point and went to go eat lunch but after eating I said that we should attempt to find it, SUCCESS! It's inside a hotel called Chambers Hotel The Milk Bar is super tiny and if you go down the stairs its MÃ¡ PÃªche. I got the crack pie and the birthday cake truffles (I decided on those two after reading everyone else's reviews) I think I was too excited to try momofuku milk bar because it was totally overhyped. Don't get me wrong, it was good and all but it was mind blowing. The crack pie was super sweet and the truffles tasted like undercooked cake batter. I'm not sure it was worth getting lost but I'm glad I finally tried it. I think I will come again to try the cereal ice cream.
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Andrew B.

My wife and I had a terrible experience at the midtown location. We were hoping to order a large birthday cake and had some questions. The person at the register cut us off to take a call (a phone-in order) and we were left cooling our heels for over five minutes when we finally decided to walk out. I get that some stores are understaffed, but he could have answered our questions in less than a minute and put the caller on hold. The one star is for the lack of service, not the cake (which we will never have).
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Katie H.

Strawberry lemon truffles tastes amazing! ( since they did not serve strawberry lemon shortcake slice we ended up getting that). Very soft and smell delicious. Crack pie was too sweet for me personally however
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Ee C.

The place was small and hardly noticeable. My best friend and I visited this little milk bar after lunch so we were only looking for small desserts to fulfill our cravings. We got the famous soft serving cereal milk along with the cornflake topping. Since we were sharing, it was really nice of the cashier to split our order into two little cups instead of a large one so we'd each have one of our own. the total price for this dessert was a little pricy for its cost. Well, its in the heart of New York, so I guess its reasonable for them to charge a little more. but overall its alright. We didn't really understand the hype of it but it's worth the try!
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Sally P.

Compost cookies & cereal milk are well worth the 2 hr drive from ct. Not to mention the kimchee and bleu cheese croissant:).
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Evan H.

Not quite as large as the original EV location, and it doesn't seem like they have quite as big of a selection as a result. They did however have the standard stuff like crack pie, cake truffles etc. My favorites are the apple pie truffle cookies and apple pie cake. The prices seem to be on par with the other locations. There have been some comments on prices being high in general, and while it is true, you definitely do get a quality product. Are they still a little bit high? Yes. Will I still crush a slice of crack pie in under 11 seconds? Yes. They do also offer delivery, but the range isn't too large, so it doesn't help me. That is probably a good thing. I may try one of their pork buns, but honestly, I'd rather get those along side a bowl of Ramen at noodle bar.
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Davis K.

Not a huge fan of dessert, but this place fulfills some of your guilty pleasures. Cake truffles, cookies with interesting choices ranging from corn to compost, and cereal milk. The desserts are usually not dry. They can however come off as overly sugary if you don't have a sweet tooth at the time of consumption. Don't overindulge yourself here. [They also deliver. A huge plus. ]
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Allene T.

I came by on a Saturday afternoon and this place was absolutely dead?? We were the only customers in the store... I was totally expecting a line out the door or something because of all the hype I've heard about this place and after reading previous reviews. Strange! I had the corn cookie and the compost cookie. The corn cookie was meh, it tasted like a super sweet, dense, soft, cornbread cookie. Not sure what I was looking for when I got that one - wouldn't recommend. I did like the compost cookie very much though, because I'm a fan of sweet/salty mixture. Loved the texture of the cookie. $1.85 a cookie isn't TOO bad if you compare it to other places in New York - quite average actually. My friend got the bagel bomb... $5.00 for a tiny roll with some special cream cheese in the middle? That thing better have had crack in it or something.
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Kristen G.

Delicious cookies--compost and blueberry and cream are my particular favorites--but don't necessarily expect a quick visit. Depending on when you go (e.g., lunch rush), there may be a line, and, if there is, it probably won't move quickly.
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Hanna K.

The menu is interesting (cereal milk ice cream?!), but small. No espresso drinks, drip coffee only. They also sell the pork buns from Momofuku the restaurant. One perk of visiting this place is that seating is in the lounge of the Chambers Hotel, where it's quiet, nicely decorated, super high ceilings, and the sofas are comfy. The greatest thing about this place is that there's no pressure to get out quickly. Nice place to hang out and catch up with a couple of friends.
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Alicia B.

Anyone who can leave this place a negative review either has not has a birthday cake truffle. Or does not have a soul. That is all.
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Amy G.

I had the cookies here: pretty good but WAY overpriced in my opinion. I feel like everything here is way overpriced. The only reason it gets 3 stars is cause of the location. If you walk your way upstairs you'll find yourself surrounded in a very architecturally pleasing lounge set-up that's likely provided by the hotel adjacent to the store. Really cute area to chat and chill. Another point to mention is the staff member who was at the counter was pretty sassy, so the service was crap. Not that it's that important for a milk bar, but just saying.
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Maryam K.

Please don't waste you money on any of the pies... Though coffee and ambiance was good
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Tiffany L.

I had higher expectations for this place. The crack pie was mediocre. It was so sweet, but not the mouth-watering goodness of a finely made dessert that you crave days after. The compost cookie was good but nothing too memorable. If you're getting the crack pie, get tea to go along with it. It's a good balance to the heaviness of everything else.
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Teri K.

Who would think to put kimchi inside a croissant? David Chang, apparently. Crazy good! As was the "Volcano". which is basically potatoes au gratin with bacon inside a bun. And don't miss those pork buns - total pork belly heaven. You'll have to order the crack pie and it will be worth it! We got some cookies too, but those will have to wait til tomorrow morning. I wish we could have gotten a reservation in the restaurant, but this was a great way to try it out in the comfort of home.
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Anna R.

We stopped in for a last minute visit to bring back some goodies for the long flight home. Picked up the usual suspects: Crack Pie + Compost Cookie + Cornflake, Marshmallow, & Choc Chip + Blueberry Cookie. I also had tried the Cereal Milk frozen yogurt before but this time added the Cornflakes. Winner! At first, you're brain is still trying to process the taste and texture, but it's yummy!! Make sure to add the cornflakes. It makes a big difference! This location is in mid-town and you might not spot it right away as the location is a little obscure. But be sure to look for the orange peach on the door!
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sammy s.

1. too hot in the store, trying to save Dinero 2. long ass line, no chair, table.. 3. operation can be improved... Each person needs to be served so wait is stressful... 4. milk soft n shake... it.s OK not worth wait n Michelin star1? nah... hey david, u can improve the operation part bit better than it is now
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Joe S.

I guess I am not cool enough to understand or appreciate cereal flavored things. Last time my wife and I went to the Jimmy Fallon show, the owner of Momofuku was on explaining his Milkbar. It sounded interesting and right up my alley. I love baked things and I love milk. When we got there, things got weird. I didn't realize that there is one choice of cereal milk. There are 79,000 types of cereal and the one he picks for his signature drink is corn flakes? Really? Did anyone else read the ingredients on the bottle? For a sleek and trendy place like this, i wasn't expecting to see high fructose corn syrup on the label of it's flagship product. I am not saying this is a bad idea and I love the creativity. My only question is - why am I paying $5 for a pint of milk that tastes like it once had cereal in it? The soft serve? No one could finish it! It ended up melting all over us because we couldn't bring ourselves to eat it. The coffee was ok but they didnt put any cream out. We had to go ask the lady who went to the fridge and just pours some milk into our cups. Great! strange cereal milk, black coffee, and inedible ice cream. The one thing that was good was the cookie. That cookie was far above average.
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Boon K.

I had to get the cereal milk milkshake which was yummy as I love cornflakes, it was a little sweet, toasted, salty, just perfect. The cookies are yummy too but my favorite was the blueberry cream as it was not too sweet and surprised that it was creamy. The cornflake chocolate chip marshallow was a little to chewy for me and very sweet compare to the other cookies.
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Kailey D.

I'm really disappointed in giving the Milk Bar only 2 stars, because I had been waiting months to finally try everything it had to offer. This particular store was hard to find, because its very small so we had to ask around..apparently we keep walking by it. There was no where to sit, which I particularly didn't like because I wanted to sit down and enjoy my treats. I tried the cereal milk frozen yogurt before to make sure I liked it before I ordered a whole one. Good thing I did, because I did like the flavor it really does taste like your milk after you've eaten your cereal. I personally could just not eat a whole one and I wanted to try other things. I got the Blueberry and Cream cookie and the Cornflake Marshmellow cookie. The blueberry cookie was so disappointing I spit it out it was way to sweet and you could barely taste any blueberries. The cornflake cookie was good it tasted like a rice krispy treat in cookie form. My mom ended up trying the Perfect10 cookie on a whim and we split it and loved it so much we bought another for our bus ride. It was gluten free and had all healthy and fewer ingredients then the other. There were oats, almond flour, silvered almonds, mini chocolate chips, olive oil, vanilla...etc. Very GOOD! Best Product: Perfect 10 cookie
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Brita L.

Summary: get the cereal milk ice cream! My dad and I stopped in here because i had heard fantastic things about their cereal milk soft serve. They weren't wrong! It was AMAZING. I got it with the cereal, and it just was crunchy and delicious. It's an odd flavor, almost more like malted milk than anything, but so satisfying and unique. Absolutely worth a stop! That being said, I didn't give this five stars because we also purchased cookies. We got all the flavors: compost, marshmallow chocolate chip crunch, confetti, corn and blueberries and cream. They all had great flavor, but were chewy in a way that implied staleness. The corn was super weird but grew on you. My personal favorite was the confetti, but I found that recipe online and I think they'd be much better fresh.
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Becky R.

I was in NYC for a week on business, and one night I was out walking back to my hotel and looking for a dessert place that was open late. Stumbled across Momofuku on Yelp, and decided to give it a try. Um, yum. I could hardly decide what to get, but ultimately settled on the crack pie. It was pretty freaking awesome. I actually went out of my way the morning I left to fly back to Denver to go back here and get more goodies for my hubby (and let's face it, me). I believe I got a piece each of the crack pie and the cinnamon bun pie, as well as a blueberry and cream cookie and a corn cookie. The blueberry cookie was DEEEE licious, and the corn cookie was just okay. But the cinnamon bun pie.... drooling now. I think it's better than the crack pie. If I'm in NYC again and in Midtown, I'll definitely go out of my way to make another stop here. It's really as good as people say, especially if you love sweet sweets like me. :o)
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Funn O.

I was elated to come to milk bar on my excursion to New York! Maybe my expectations were unfair. The ice cream was pretty good. The cookies were extremely oily which masked the flavor. Doubt I'll be back again but maybe worth a try if you're in the area. Definitely don't make a trip out if it's not on the top of your list of things to do
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Kelsey C.

Remember when your mama told you you couldn't have cake for dinner? Remember when you had to finish your peas first? Well your mama doesn't work at Momofuku Milk Bar so you can have your cake and eat it too. The best part is that pretty much everything is under $10 and rich enough to be a meal. A mere $5 buys you three cookies. The Blueberry and Cream and the Cornflake Marshmallow are the product of good decisions, and the trademark Compost Cookie is a fun sweet-salty combination thrown together by a cookie-craving baker who ran out of chocolate chips. The B'day Truffles were disappointing - too floury and dry. No thanks. I didn't know it was legal to actually lace food with crack, but the Crack Pie is awesome. The deceptively simple sweet, melt-in-your-mouth combination of butter and sugar makes it impossible to settle for one slice, and a craving as intense as this pie will hit you anytime, anywhere. So come to Momofuku when you're craving just dessert. They won't tell your mama.
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Aliza C.

I work in the area, so I've been going to Milk Bar pretty regularly over the past few years for their tasty and unique treats, like compost cookies and cereal milk ice cream - yum! The food never disappoints. The service, on the other hand, is never good. I can usually count on the person behind the counter to roll their eyes at me, sigh, or generally be grumpy almost every time. I put up with it because I love the cookies... But alas, my last visit was such a disaster that I'm going to think twice before ever going back. While standing in line, one of the women who works there shuffled next to me, opened a cabinet along the wall and DROPPED THE CABINET DOOR ON MY LEG. She barely apologized, and - natch - rolled her eyes at me as I rubbed my leg. Today I have a huge bruise... at the very least, she could have comped my ice cream, right?!
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Patrick P.

We had the compost cookie and the perfect 10 cookie. They were both delicious. Highly recommend
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Anne K.

Mmm... I had really high hopes after watching David Chang's "Mind of a Chef" (WHAT. It's on Netflix!) and seeing how the corn cookies were made, but they weren't mind-blowing or anything. The crack pie was a little too sweet for my taste (I couldn't handle more than a few bites) and I wasn't a fan of the cereal milk soft serve. Everything was too... cloyingly sweet. It just wasn't my type of dessert.
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Patrick S.

Visited NYC recently and stopped by to load up on sweets for a dinner party. I selected about a dozen cookies of mixed varieties. All were a hit and I especially loved the corn cookies. Service was friendly, efficient.
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Jamillah J.

In the words of Whitney Houston, "Crack is wack!" I did not like the crack pie. It had a lackluster texture, was too syrupy sweet, and I threw half of it away. Completely and utterly overrated. Bleech. Next time, I'll try the birthday cake, only because I actually like David Chang and his food show on PBS.
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Ed L.

so my family came to the city, had lunch near Hell's kitchen and felt like some desserts after. looked up Momofuku on yelp and decided to give it a try because it was close enough and we have never been to a milk bar before. overall a good experience. we got a pint of cereal milk soft serve with crunch topping, a compost cookie, and a cup of coffee. my family all loved the cereal milk soft serve! it was very delicious and taste just like eating corn flake cereal with milk. pretty cool. the coffee was also very nice. the compost cookie...my wife loved it but I didn't find it overly yummy. I should have tried at least another flavor of cookie but I was really too full to eat anymore, same reason I didn't try the pies. I have to say though, the customer service had a lot of room for improvement. for starters, at least smile a little to greet the guests, and don't assume that people know what they are supposed to do as the guests come down the aisle. I didn't know to grab the cookie off the wall basket until I overheard it.
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Michelle M.

I feel like the milk bar was able to capitalize on very a basic concept. Cereal milk soft serve is exactly what you think of it - it tastes like leftover milk, sweetened by frosted flakes, in soft serve form. I happen to like it, despite the price tag. The compost cookie is pretty good as well, and my second favorite thing. Apparently there are potato chips in it, but I can barely taste it since there's like, coffee beans, pretzels and probably 20 other ingredients thrown in. The crack pie is like pecan pie filling without the nuts. Pretty good, but not my super favorite thing ever. But if it's in front of me, I'll eat it. Corn cookie is exactly like it sounds - it's like a corn muffin but sweeter and in cookie form. Overall, I enjoy the creativity of the desserts and if I have the opportunity, I would stop by again.
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Char L.

Sugar overload! Visiting NYC for the weekend, the Milk Bar was at the top of my list after hearing so much about it on the West Coast. Overall, it was good, but just a bit way too sweet for my liking. Of course I had to try the famous Crack Pie - it's very dense and very sweet. Very difficult to eat the entire thing in a sitting. And it's not even that big when you hold it in your hand! First two ingredients on the label were butter and sugar. You can go figure what that does to your waistline. Also tried the Compost cookie which is slightly greasy and has strong coffee flavor from the grounds. It was good, but just not my thing.
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James K.

People love the crack pie from Momofuku Milk Bar but I actually feel meh about it. I love the cookies though - the chocolate one is good and the blueberry one is scrumptious. I tried the cereal milk milkshake, and it tasted like thick milk left over from eating cereal. In the past I haven't liked the cereal milk ice cream, but I enjoyed it in milkshake form and it reminded me of Horlicks.
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Ande L.

I bought a compost cookie and it is absolutely delicious. I recommend the crack pie and cereal milk ice cream. My only complaint is the people who were working behind the counter today, were talking about their personal lives and they weren't as attentive as I would've expected in this moderately priced establishment. I expect better service and less attitude the next time.
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Josh S.

Probably the best fried rice I have ever had. Wonderfully accented with the lobster and slightly spicy. The ramen bowl was tasty and properly seasoned. Very fast service! I'd definitely come back and look forward to visiting more Momofuku locations!
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Michael H.

Usually not a fan of milk.. or cookie. I decided to try this funtastic sounding place as an afternoon snack today. I wasn't disappointed. I opted to stear clear of crack pie and stick with the cookies. One of each. (So it was more like an afternoon sugar coma, not a snack) They were all great, I like the Cornflake, Chocolate Chip and Marshmallow one the best. Washed down with a jug of Cereal Milk! Brought it to the hotel next door to eat in the lobby, which they said was okay. Nice space. Awesome and fun place. I'll be back with people I'm trying to impress with fancy desserts in NY, but probably to dangerous to return alone for a midday snack.
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Kathy V.

A must stop and stock up on my favorite cookies/crack pie in NYC! Glad to know they had a Midtown location, vs me traveling to the upper east side. Note this location is very small and hidden in between large buildings, so it is hard to notice. When it comes to Momofuku's Compost cookies or Cornflake-marshmallow I'm just like cookie monster! LOL description?Chewy and fairly soft. Combinations of a little salty, a little sweet, with just a touch of chocolate goodness. Who can go wrong with that? I bought two dozen. As for their Crack pie?- Iove at first bite, talk about addicting here. Chewy, silky delight, an oatmeal cookie crust and a sweet, gooey, butterscotch filling combine to create a delicious bubbling mess of salty-sweet goodness. Heaven on a fork. I wish I had room in my luggage to take a whole pie home =(
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Cindy B.

I had a slice of the crack pie, the birthday cake truffles, and a bottle of cereal milk. The Crack Pie is appropriately named. Still thinking about it. It was buttery and so good. The birthday cake truffles were good too. A little too sweet, even for me. Cereal milk. Why hasn't anyone considered bottling and selling cereal milk before. Genius. It's exactly what it says it is. It's milk that has sugared corn flakes in it. After all this, I wouldn't be surprised if I develop diabetes. Overall, the Crack Pie is worth getting.
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Jonny M.

Simple yet delicious and not overpriced. Bring this to LA :). Just had the Bday Cake Truffles and a serving of Cereal Milk Ice Cream. And I'm doing a little dance right now as its so yummy.
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Michael C.

Bakery and cafe by celebrity chef David Chang. I had: - Over salted cubano croissant - The birthday cake truffles, which I found too sweet and almost tasted like a cake made in blender - The Compost cookie which was good but also very sweet - Cereal Milk was the highlight of my visit, it was a milk drink that tasted like the milk at the bottom of a bowl of frosted flaked. For some reason the fancy bottle made it seem probably better than it was, why pay $3+ dollars for a class of something most people throw away. On a side note, if you blink you will walk right by this place.
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Jenny C.

I LOVE their cereal milk icecream! With and without the flakes. Cookies are good. They're really soft and greasy haha. Cornflake then compost then the blueberry. Bagel bomb - I think this would've been better if it was more hot. I also thought the cream cheese filling was too much (imo). It smells fantastic though. Crack pie - It's good, but way too rich for me. Two bites and I'm done. I think some of the reviews raved about the birthday truffles which hyped up my expectations for the birthday truffles. They're good, but I prefer the cereal milk icecream and cornflake cookie over birthday truffles any day. Only if they had this in Cali...
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Lily C.

Favorites Blueberries & cream cookie - I'm a big fan of blueberry muffins, so why not? The cookie (IMO) is a little less greasy than the others, and the blueberry taste isn't overwhelming. Good pick if you like sweet, simple flavor. Crack pie - I usually can only eat a few bites and I have to save the rest of my slice for later! It's good, but really rich, and really, REALLY buttery. Birthday truffle - Another extremely rich dessert. The truffles are basically cake pops without the stick. The outside is kind of like a soft sugary shell, and the inside is like smushed cake and frosting. It's really, really sweet, and is not exactly soft fluffy cake. As far as cake pops go, these rank pretty up there as long as you know what to expect. There's a lot of people that are always disappointed and think these suck, but that's how cake pops are!! The pineapple upside down truffles are less sweet and probably better for those who think the birthday truffle is too indulgent. Others Compost cookie - supposedly the fave cookie but I'm not such a big fan. It's too greasy and there's too much mixed in there for me to care for. I like my cookies simpler. Grasshopper pie - good if you like minty stuff. I can actually eat a whole slice of this! Cubano croissant - A good snack (or meal if you have a smaller appetite) but a bit on the salty side. The cool thing about this location is that you can go upstairs to the hotel library/lounge (??) area to sit and chill, but it's really quiet... to the point where it's almost awkward, especially if there are other people in there. It's also not made for food and is more for lounging, so if you have a large group it won't work well. Think couches & armchairs with little coffee tables. But I appreciate the area because it's better than nothing!
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Mary F.

I wanted to be completely blown away. I took my two boys and husband. I have long suspected the Milk Bar's crack pie was like the southern chess pie I grew up with. It wasn't. Actually, it's a shadow of the chess pie I know and love. Magical things happen when you takes eggs, sugar, and butter and cook it up. Southern cooks have been doing it for some time now. We had a slice of crack pie, grasshopper pie, the gluten free chocolate cookie, the birthday cake truffle and the German chocolate truffle and trundled up to the mezzanine of the hotel to nibble our sweets. They are all pre-made in single serve packages and refrigerated, which seems to take some of the lusciousness out of the buttery desserts. Should we have just tasted one or two items? Maybe. Tasting all of them among 4 of us didn't seem crazy like we were doing any of the items an injustice. The proof that these were lackluster is that none of us arm wrestled over any last crumbs and the leftovers we brought home are still sitting in the bag. My boys didn't even remember them. Nor did I except to remind me to finish this review. Sigh. I really wanted to love the crack pie. It's just not all that. My recommendation to Milk Bar would be to try out a chess pie recipe. Chess pie has always been my crack.
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BAYSIDEGAL E.

Here is another big mystery in the world of yelp. I was all excited to finally arrive at momofuku milk bar. Having heard repeatedly on the web, social media, timeout, ny mag, etc etc etc. first of all, their cookies are pre plastic packaged - big thumbs down. Tried the compost cookie. the cookie was flat and thin. Didn't see or taste any of the "compost" ingredient that was suppose to be in this cookie. tasted like a sugar cookie with something mixed in.. Tried the cereal milk soft serve, with the corn flake topping. Yeah it did taste a bit like cereal milk but so what? It was bland and not very sweet. like very watered down ice milk. Sooooo underwhelmed with a giant dose of confusion. make sure you lower your expectations way down before you visit this place.
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Faith C.

I'd heard a lot about this place so when we were in town, we made sure to stop in. We almost walked right by the place. It wasn't at all what I was expecting. I guess I was expecting a little cafe place where I could sit down and eat my dessert. But it was more of a pick up the dessert and go kinda place. They did say that we could do in the back and sit at the bar but we ended up just leaving. I heard the crack pie was a must so I got that. It was very dense and VERY sweet! It definitely warranted a glass of milk to wash it down! I can see why people like it. I honestly don't like things that are too sweet so I probably wouldn't ever eat the entire crack pie slice again, maybe just a nibble. The compost cookie and blueberry & cream cookies were pretty good as well.
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Anne W.

Yup.. it's a little overpriced. But what isn't when related to the name Momofuku. Walking from the west to east side when we stopped by this little place. The bar wasn't open yet unfortunately so we just grabbed some things to go. The two things I tried.. corn cookie.. pretty yum. And the crack pie.. omg, yum. Absolutely will stop by next time again.
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rob b.

You can grab a seat around the corner in the hotel lobby by the fireplace to enjoy your treat. Otherwise, no seating, just a "bar" as advertised.
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Jennifer N.

Crack pie was good but it has wayyyy to much sugar in it. Threw up after eating a bit more than half
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Raman S.

Get the crack pie. I can't believe it's not crack!
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Suanne L.

Milk bar, I don't know why I keep trying. I think I'm just going to man up and say it: I don't like you. Your overpriced confections are disgustingly sweet and heavy, loaded with butter. They leave your hands sticky and oily, and the nostalgic names make them sound like something I should feed my child, but only if I intend to curse them with diabetes. Now, I understand I'm not your target audience. Your perfect match is the bar crawler out for a midnight sweet, longing for strong, one-note flavors, loose with their wallet, and into reliving the days of their youth when cereal was appropriate for all meals of the day. I appreciate the creativity that makes your desserts so appealing by description alone, but that's just not what tickles my sweet tooth. I can appreciate the genius behind the compost cookie or the cereal milk soft serve - but it isn't tasty. Props to you for making it into a million dollar chain.
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Kathy Y.

CRACK PIE makes me walk down the street with my eyes closed, looking up at buildings! A lot of people have said this place is overrated, and yes... it might be... but I really enjoyed the crack pie. YES, it's super sweet and buttery... but if you see the reviews and still order it and complain that it's too sweet and buttery.... that's your fault! afterall, you've been fairly warned! The good thing about the crack pie is that it's tiny. If it was any bigger, I wouldn't be able to walk back home. I had to take itty bitty bites to last me the walk back to the MOMA. I was able to save a bite for after dinner too! I wasn't a big fan of the cereal milk, oh wait. The milk cereal ice cream. It melts pretty fast and I can make enjoy my cereal milk at home.
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Paige B.

Crack Pie, Crack Pie, Crack Pie Don't die until you eat Crack Pie ... to die for. Loved the shop layout, and hello the cereal milk ice cream. Fun to witness genius in your mouth
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Lauren R.

The compost cookie was one of the yummiest things I ate on my whole trip to NYC! I tried to save half for later, but ended up eating the entire thing 20 minutes later. Cool little place. I don't think I'm hip enough to eat here. Crack pie is next on the list.
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Nicole W.

Picked up some cookies and crack pie for the plane ride home. Best decision ever! It was burning hot out so I decided to grab a cereal milk soft serve with corn flakes - tad salty at first but tasted better when it was all melted.
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Alexandra C.

Of course I am a fan! A block and half an avenue away from the office? You can't lose here. Unfortunately, I had to take a star off. When I first came to sample the cereal ice cream, the cashier told me to share with the person she thought I came into the store with. No thank you. I don't want to share saliva with some rando person just because they share the same affinity to momofuku. Also, the pork to fat ratio here is a toss in the dark. I don't mind for the convenience, but whenever I sit down at any momofuku, good ratio. Quality should be standardized!
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Justine L.

This place is so famous but the ice cream flavor of the day was so not tasty! It was a minty miso soup - too weird! We trekked thru the city to come, so after that bad ice cream sample, we gave 3 cookies a go - double chocolate, corn flakes, and blueberry. They were okay, different/creative, but so super duper oily. We will not trek thru the city again for this.
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Han Y.

Health Grade: A I came here the other morning with a few friends. We tried the jalapeno cornbread, the yuzu ice cream, the bagel bomb, and one of the cookies. The cornbread was sweet and not too spicy - pretty good. The yuzu ice cream was delicious and tasted exactly like yuzu. My friend liked the bagel bomb and the cookie. There is a hotel connected to this momofuku and they have a lounge with seating so that was convenient
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Franklin C.

Ice cream. Cookies. Pies. I'm sold! During my numerous visits, I tried the milk & cereal ice cream, a variety of the cookies, and the pies as well. The milk & cereal ice cream flavor is pretty good. It tastes like milk ice cream with a hint of granola grounded in. One of my friends said it tasted like soggy cereal. Blasphemous! I thought it was a really nice change from the standard "vanilla" flavored soft serve or "regular" flavor froyo. The cookies they offer are delicious, though a bit overpriced. I tried the compost, blueberry & cream, and corn flavors. The compost cookie may sound weird, but it's probably the best flavor. It comes with lots of fun things like pretzel pieces mixed in. The blueberry & cream cookie is good too, though far more standard and something you're likely to find elsewhere. The corn cookie is really unique, but not really something I'd find myself craving. The pies are good too. I've tried the crack pie, candy bar pie, and cinnamon crumb pie. The crack pie is their most famous pie. Unfortunately, I found it to be overhyped. Sure, it's good, but it loses its luster with every extra bite you take. Not too surprising though, since the two main ingredients used are butter and sugar. I can only handle so much. The candy bar pie had a similar problem where I felt like I was eating raw sugar. The cinnamon crumb pie however, was pretty well balanced, and I definitely recommend it. The store itself is small, and I was worried about there not being seating. But, you can actually go upstairs to the hotel's lobby where there are comfortable couches and tables to lounge around at. This actually makes for a really relaxing dessert experience.
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Julia M.

On a recent trip to New York, this place was down the street from our hotel. The cookies are good but the crack pie is what's worth the visit. It's sweet but worth the cavities. It's like heaven in my mouth. But if you're a cookie person, my favorite is the corn cookie, it's like cornbread but a cookie. I just sampled the soft serve and it was good too.
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A.V. C.

Omg forget the big gay ice cream truck! Come to Momofuku Milk Bar and the get Cereal Milk Softserve with Cornflake crunchies...in fact, get TWO!!! SOOOOO FREAKING GOOD!!!
(5)
Justin G.

I can relate to what most of the reviewers are saying: + ...too sweet + ...over-priced + ...over-rated However, their entire menu is super creative and delivers a flavorful burst across the palate. Oh, and the Fruity Cereal Milkshake geauxs! Taste exactly like Fruity Pebbles. Aeramis the girlfriend, and I craved it the entire duration of our trip to NY. I. NEED. MOOAAAR.
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Samantha S.

Milk Bar's desserts are divisive, as you can see from the reviews below. So this review is not really for the food. (I had a compost cookie, if you're wondering, which was intriguing and quite chewy.) It's almost impossible to find this location, unless you know that it's the antechamber to Ma Peche. As such, it's dark and feels like an underlit airport jetway. Everything is prewrapped, and the service is indifferent at best. Clientele mostly tourists; I don't know why anyone else would go here on purpose.
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Sammi G.

OKAY, VIRGINIAN here. I've been following you guys on Instagram, and literally walked in the rain from times square just to get there. Not to mention location was so HARD TO FIND!!! Thanks to my husband, we got there in one piece, but damn all i wanted was a freaking BIRTHDAY CAKE for my birthday. BTW, your phone number sucks, and i can never reach a PERSON! Aside, from that i was so excited to walk in i felt like i was in heaven. I bought CRACK PIE, BIRTHDAY COOKIE, DIY CEREAL MILK, and a birthday cake! As i approached the counter, there was a african american cashier who was MOODY, and not friendly once so ever. She said that she had no birthday cake ready, and was pissed when she had to decorate one for me... hmm. It didn't seem that hard to do. Throw some toppings? Wow. I told her if it was hard, i didn't need it. She yelled at me and said, "I HAVE TO DO IT!" If i lived in NY enough to get it all the time, i would just be like you know what forget it. Sigh... Everything ended up being just as i imagined, yummy. too bad i couldn't finish my cake. I took it home with me, and it all fell apart. Sad, but still amazingly delicious. :) Please work on who you staff, you never know whom you may be serving. I was honestly going to give her a $20 tip, but her attitude broke my heart, Again one star gone for service in NY City. Wish i tried the soft serve...until next time NY.
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Ashley B.

Hard to find due to lack of street signage, but so worth looking for! I was only in town for the weekend, so I grabbed a nice cross section of sweets for our group to sample. I know everyone goes nuts for crack pie, but I think the cake truffles won the taste-testing. Both Birthday Cake and German Chocolate cake truffles were well-received.
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Jason W.

The crack pie is correctly named. This is what people on crack must feel like. I crave the sweet goodness. I did try the cereal milk and it wasn't for me. The compost cookie was good but the chocolate part is too overwhelming for me. CRACK PIE do it!!!
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Tamiko A.

Cereal milk!!! That should have been my idea...dammit!!! Cute place which is easy to miss. The sign is small and on the wall by the door. On to the cereal milk which is delish!!!! Oh my goodness the blueberry cream cookie is moist chewy and the best ever!! I would have purchased more if I had know they were that good! I will definitely go back and try other cookies and maybe the cereal milk shake. There are many flavors and it can be overwhelming trying to pick one. I also have to try the crack pie everyone mentions. Any yes the cereal milk tastes just like the milk your left with after you finish your cereal.
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John P.

i dont know what i was expecting, but the crack pie did not meet expectations. It's very heavy, and is basically just butter and sugar. It tasted good, but didn't wow me. The price was also pretty crazy, over $5 for a piece. For the price, i'd rather just get a whole box of oreos or an entenmanns cake or pie. I also tried their cornflake marshmallow cookie during madison square eats and loved it. i'd go back for the cookies, but would skip the pies.
(3)
Jon Z.

Finally hit this place after hearing so much about it. Had the cereal milk soft serve on a balmy NYC summer night, post Ssam Bar food coma. Delicious simple in concept and deliciously delicious in execution. Bravo.
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Brian U.

I tried a variety of desserts. Ranked in order with my favorite first. - The "cornflake, chocolate chip, marshmallow cookie" is my favorite cookie I've tried here and this is coming from someone who doesn't like marshmallows. It seems inspired by Rice Crispies treats, but with corn flake cereal instead of puffed rice. - The "chocolate chocolate cookie" was soft dark cookie with a perfect balance of cocoa powder, dark chocolate, fudgy texture, and sweetness. - The "compost cookie" was another well balanced cookie with the wonderful combination of Graham crackers and butterscotch. - The "blueberry & cream cookie" appeared like a chocolate chip cookie. It was another yummy cookie, but with more refined flavors than the other two. - The "crack pie" was like a pecan pie without the pecans, but with a hint of oats. I'd rather have pecans than oats. I mean, is this supposed to be crack or health food? I still enjoyed it because a sugar filling in a crust which is really hard to mess-up. - The "corn cookie" looked like a yellow peanut butter cookie, but tasted like canned cream corn. I applaud the attempt, but the end result was unpleasing. Maybe adding some granular "grit" could help create multiple textures. - The "birthday cake truffle" was a ball of sugar. Like the crack pie, too much of the dessert was sugar. - "The Greta" is a variation on a sugar cookie. Instead of a crumbly cookie, the dough produced a soft cake-like bar with an excess amount of hard sprinkles. Agai, the flavor was mainly sugar. The corn, compost, and blueberry cookies (of course, not my two favorites) can also be bought as a mix to make at home. The packaging has a little text that says Williams-Sonoma, so I could probably have found this at most malls, but I mind as well get it while I'm here. The corn cookie mix combined with my decent baking skill produced a cookie that was comparable to the store in both appearance and taste. Mine was obviously fresher which helped and it's hard to beat a cookie that is still warm from baking. I'm very impressed that the store made product was remarkably similar to the home made version. The Milk Bar also serves as the entrance to Ma Peche.
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Carmen C.

This is my favourite dessert place in Manhattan! Now that I'm back on the west coast, I still crave cereal milk softserve every other day. The cookies are a tad too greasy for my liking but their flavour makes up for it! There are so, so many layers of flavours to a single cookie like with the compost cookie and the marshmallow chocolate chip cereal cookie (my favourite). I also had the birthday cake truffles which were delicious but be sure to have a glass of milk nearby because they are very, very sweet and rich. The crack pie is a must (share it with someone though because the sweetness can build up and overwhelm you) even though cereal milk softserve/milkshake are still my first loves. (Get it with the cereal flakes only if you prefer more heavy flavours--it can overwhelm the softserve.)
(5)
Ron L.

Came just for dessert because there is nothing better than a piece of the crack pie. Hands down the best non-chocolate thing ever.
(4)
Nicole P.

My friends frequent Momofuku Milk Bar a lot, so when I saw there was one in the area, I decided to give it a try. The staff wasn't the most helpful. Maybe they were having a bad day and they didn't feel like dealing with customers. I ordered the peanut butter cookie and my coworker ordered the crack pie. My coworker thought she was going to have the pie sliced and given to her and I wasn't expecting the cookie to be packaged. Is this because it's a smaller shop and not the main one like in Brooklyn? Anyway our major gripe, was the coffee. On the board it said drip coffee. We were taken back when were handed cups and the staff pointed at these canisters sitting in the middle of the floor. The coffee was not good at all. It tasted bitter, as if it was the last of the coffee at the bottom of a pot. I'm very disappointed with my experience, at this location. The two stars are for the cookie and pie. My coworker and I think, we would have had a better experience at one of the bigger locations.
(2)
Stella L.

Love the decor and feel of this place! Wasn't a huge fan of the cake truffles. I had the birthday cake and it was gritty from sugar...no bueno Need more crack pie!!!!
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Sarina W.

After many years of hearing about this place, I finally had the chance to try it and I wasn't as impressed as I was hoping I would be. I got the infamous "crack pie" and I thought it was WAY OVERLY sweet. Like all sugar! It just didn't do anything for me whatsoever. I wanted milk or water to wash it down. I also tried their other infamous compost cookie and I wanted to call it "concrete cookie" because it was kind of hard and again the flavor was nothing to rave about. I am a sweet tooth kind of girl. I love sweets but this place just didn't do it for me at all. I had high hopes and now I'm over it. If you really like your sweets OVERLY sweet, then come and try it out. I think this place is for you.
(2)
Hieu H.

Two words: CRACK PIE After an amazing dinner downstairs at David Chang's Ma Peche, headed upstairs to try the infamous crack pie. Buttery, rich, decadent, sweet. I could only manage one big bite of the uber-rich slice of pie. Loved the Cereal Milk ice-cream. Tastes just like cereal milk...who would have thought it'd make such great ice cream. Bought some cereal milk dry mix to carry back home. Milk Bar also carries other baked goods like the compost cookie and corn cookie.
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Andrew G.

Momofuku is one of my favorite bakeries in the city. Attention all crack heads the crack pie is really made with real crack. Why do you think it's so addicting. It's the bomb. Their cookies are so creatively made with all sorts of ingredients that work so well. For example marshmallow cookies with cornflakes my favorite. Chocolate chip with pretzels and all sorts of other things. Yummy. Momofuku. Is to die for.
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Jocelyn L.

Walked by it and had to double back. There're no signs on the outside and the location is pretty dark inside. The crack pie is my fave, albeit a tad sweet. The cookies were pretty good- the compost cookie sounded so diff, but tasted quite normal, but good. Will b back to try the other pies
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Harumi U.

I am absolutely a dessert person. I would eat 3 square desserts a day if I can afford to (nutrition wise, that is). If I have enough time to run off every calories I consume, I probably would really eat more desserts than I already do. So when this dessert place came on my radar, it was the matter of time I went. I went therewith 2 other people. I am one of these people who venture anywhere by myself if I wanted to, but I wanted to wait until I have a couple of people on board so I can try a lot of different things at once. We bought the following goodies and shared: Cereal milk (jug) - when they say cereal milk, they really mean it. I poured the last bits left in the jug into my cup and got the cereal powder in my glass. If I was by myself, I may have chosen the soft serve instead, but I am glad one of the three amigos insisted on milk - so I can first try the original form of this product. Most surprising of the 4 that we've got - for me anyway. Compost cookie - every other person seems to have mentioned this and/or crack pie, so why not? I actually expected more contrasting flavor and texture in it, so I was surprised that I tasted less salty stuff than I imagined. As someone mentioned, I guess you can't really go wrong with chocolate anything Crack pie - my favorite. I am sure a lot of people would say otherwise, but if I have to describe what it is like, I say it is a bit like pecan pie minus the actual pecan on top (so just the bottom part) and more "consistent" filling for a lack of better words. German chocolate jimbo cake truffles - it was either this or get a whole cake. So we got the truffles and ate one piece each. This was the most "average" stuff of the four that we've got - again, for me.
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Allison J.

I am obsessed with the cake truffles here! I could eat one everyday and never get sick of them. Whenever I need to pick up treats for a celebration, I always try to make it to Momofoku! I also really love the crack pie. So incredibly tasty. I took off one star because I tried the cereal milk shake and it was pretty awful. The boyfriend and I couldn't even finish it! We threw out more than half the shake. Other than that sad experience, I have always loved everything from Momofoku!
(4)
Matt D.

The cake truffles are delicious, very decadent, a real treat! We tried all three flavors and enjoyed them all. They are VERY sweet and would be best enjoyed with strong coffee!
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Olivia F.

This place is awesome!!! I got the cereal milk ice cream and it was sooo good. I like that it's one size, because i'm so indecisive, and around $5, but it's totally worth it! It was creamy and almost fluffy! And of course tasted just like frosted flakes cereal milk. Now I'm craving it.. They ran out of the cereal topping for it by the time we got there but i'm not holding it against them because we came 30 minutes before closing. I also got the malt chocolate cake balls and they are reaaally good. They have the texture of a brownie and they're rolled in something that makes them taste just like a malted milk ball! I also got the marshmallow cornflake cookie and it was great. Very chewy which is how I love my cookies :) Only things were that it took us quite a while to find it because of the complete lack of outdoor signs! We had to ask a few people where it was after passing by it twice.. lol I also think they should put a bench or some tables and chairs in there since it was cold and rainy when I went. It's awkward to stand and eat in that place. Otherwise it is perfect!
(5)
Danan R.

I love the compost cookies here, and want to slap myself for getting the 12 for $20 pack...and then polishing off about half of that rather than just get the more expensive but sensible single cookie for $1.85. There's always New Year's to start a resolution, right? Anyhow, I digress. And the concept of putting cornflakes and sugar in milk and letting it steep? Pure genius, let me tell you! The cornflake marshmallow cookie is also very good, but the marshmallows were a tad on the hard side so they tasted like toffee bits rather than the expected marshmallow fluff. The birthday cake truffles are a great treat if you are craving cake but don't want a whole slice. Overall, I love this cereal-dessert cafe. And you have to admit that cereal is definitely a relatively healthier dessert option. At least that's how I justify my mini binges here. Service is always very friendly, too.
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Becky W.

Decent at most. My favorite is the bluebery & creme one (probably cause its harder to find it elsewhere). The cookies here are definitely too greasy for my taste. I'll eat it if its available, but I would not go out of my way to get it.
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Parisa S.

Life is not complete without a trip to Milk Bar. Or to be more accurate, frequent trips. I cannot believe it took me so long to finally visit this place. You have not lived until you have tried the cereal milk soft serve. Or the birthday cake truffles. Or the cornflake marshmallow cookie. Finally a place that's worth the hype.
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Brian C.

I really wanted to love this place, but I think Momofuku Milk Bar is either a love it or hate it establishment. I have friends who frequent this spot several times a week, and others who absolutely refuse to come here. This is a pretty small space conveniently located next to a beautiful hotel. The corn cookie is probably my favorite thing here. The cookie is not too sweet, and what can I say? I like corn. That's also exactly what it tastes like. The crack pie tastes like a stick of butter rolled in sugar. It's too sweet and too rich. The cake truffles aren't that great either, although I think the idea is promising. Finally there's also the cereal milk. Now some people say this is the best part of eating cereal. I think the best part of eating cereal is the cereal. The cereal milk is kind of gross to me, that flavor of soggy grainy cereal left in milk. Not a fan. Some will disagree with me, but this place just isn't for me.
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Kevin C.

If you have time to kill, take a seat in the mezzanine area and chill out with a compost cookie, crack pie, or fresh press coffee. The "lounge" has a really nice ambiance. There's also a bunch of random books which you can browse at your leisure. The hostess let us take our sweet time. Totally a chill place to stop by for 30-45 min and break up the work day. There's a huge wine and cocktail selection, but 3pm on a weekday isn't exactly conducive to drinking. I'll have to return one night to try out the drinks. The crack pie is the most popular item and rightfully so. It's pure, buttery goodness. Stay away from this bar if you're on any sort of diet.
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Ryan S.

I am writing this review primarily based on customer service. Clearly, the product is solid which has led to Milk Bar's popularity -- but when the customer service experience is this bad it's just not worth it and I certainly won't be back. My first experience with this location was a couple years ago when we considered Milk Bar for our wedding cake. We reached out to the staff for more information and ended up feeling like (1) we were bothering them and they were too busy for us and (2) we were just another number and our wedding cake was not important. Needless to say, we ended up getting our wedding cake elsewhere. More recently, however, I was taken aback by the incredibly rude and almost insulting service I received when picking up a birthday cake I had ordered. When I arrived to pick up the cake there was a line of tourists out the door and down the street. I don't know if a tour bus let them off or what but they had lined up to try the cereal milk ice cream and compost cookies. Having already paid for the cake over the phone I went up towards the front of the line and asked the tour group if they would mind if I just picked up a cake I had already paid for. They were super sweet and said "of course" and so I went ahead and told the girl behind the counter I was there to pick up a birthday cake. She immediately copped an attitude, raised her voice, and said to me "can't you see I'm busy helping other people?! I don't care if you paid for a cake already you need to go to the back of the line and wait just like everyone else." I. Was. Shocked. Whatever happened to a simple "Hi, I'll be right with you?" Anyway, like a dog with it's tail between its legs I tried to quickly and quietly explain that the nice people in line said they didn't mind if I cut the line because there was 40+ of them in this group and I had already paid for the cake so it should just take a second to pick it up. I looked down and the cake with my name on the box is right there in the bakery case -- all she had to do was hand it to me. But she wouldn't -- she went on to yell at me that my credit card information was only to "hold" the cake and not to "pay" for it (which I have a hard time believing because my credit card had already been charged). Long story short -- I left without the cake I ordered and went to another bakery that was happy to help me. Listen, I get it. You're super busy and you have a line of tourists out the door and down the street. It's hard being you. But you need to work out your people skills big time. No matter how good your product is, people remember the attitude and negative experience they had when they went to your bakery more than they remember your cookie. There are just too many other amazing bakeries in New York that treat people with respect and kindness for me to come back to yours.
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Raymond R.

so far u have just had the cereal milk ice cream... not bad made with cornflakes would be better if made from fruity pebbles or something sugary
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Jessica O.

The compost cookie is such a tease when you try to concentrate on the different elements. I love when I get those gritty little pieces of coffee grinds. I'm such a fan of this cookie, and it's perfect with a nice cup of coffee. Think chocolate chip, but more grown up. The confetti cookie is adorable. There's something so appealing about little rainbow pieces littered through the white dough. Similar to a soft sugar cookie, with a sprinkling of magic fairy dust. The crack pie. Oh the crack pie, that I heard so much about. Mine tasted like raw egg. Well like raw eggs and sugar. Apparently it's not supposed to taste like this, and doesn't taste like this normally. My slice was inedible.
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Kirsten S.

Momofuku is just as wacky and delicious as everyone says it is... -Cereal milk ice cream? -Pretzel milk? -A sweets place that actually serves MILK as an option??? That's crazy enough as it is! I didn't go crazy with the crack or compost, but my friends and I splurged (health-wise, not so much money-wise) on a pretzel/cereal milkshake. Personally, I loved it. I usually prefer salty to sweet, so having the sweetness of a milkshake whipped into line with some salt was perfect for me. My friends weren't quite as thrilled. When you go to this location, I recommend using the building numbers to help you. It is really hard to find! Save your trip for a time when you are with others-- you will want to talk about this food!
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Shirley L.

four little words: RED VELVET SOFT SERVE! RED VELVET SOFT SERVE! its so rich and creamy that the cute cup it comes in fed all three of us after dinner. They have a few Momofuku books at the milk bar to look up delicious recipes or read up on the history of his uprising in NYC. A nice cozy place with a bench outside to grab something for your sweet tooth or dessert after dinner!
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Eve C.

If you're just looking for a lil' somethin' sweet to brighten your day, just wander into Momofuku Milk Bar with a couple friends and grab a sampling of delicious treats to try! That's just what I did on a recent trip to NYC. After a busy afternoon of shopping along Fifth Ave., and filling up on a yummy French lunch, we were all in need of some sugary goodness. I'd long heard the Milk Bar hype, and was anxious to sample the famous crack pie and compost cookies, along with a few other assorted yummies. I must admit, I went a little overboard. But I shared with friends, and even brought some back to Miami to share with more friends! Truth be told, Milk Bar's crack pie is just like my childhood favorite gooey butter cake, which can be found at any St. Louis-area grocery store (where you can get a whole coffee cake for the price of a small slice of crack pie, no less!). But the fact that it takes me back to my childhood with its ooey-gooey, buttery sweetness is 5-stars enough for me! Of the cookies I sampled (which I have to admit were most of what was offered), my favorites have to be the blueberries-and-cream, and the marshmallow-cornflake-chocolate chip. Both are super-unique and delicious (and totally bad for you, but that's half the fun!). The corn, confetti, and compost cookies were all awesome too, of course. But if I could only pick one more Milk Bar cookie to eat for the rest of my life, I'd go with the marshmallow-cornflake-chocolate chip - it's frickin' awesome!
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Dung N.

Our friend, who's been living here for a month, recommended this place. We went to the noodle bar at first and realized we were at the wrong place when I didn't see the cookies and desserts she was talking about. Luckily the place was just around the corner. I had to try the compost cookie, which consists of cornflakes,chocolate chips, and marshmallows. It's not as sweet as it sounds. I tried a sample of their cornflake soft serve. It tastes exactly like the cereal! I got a few cookies to bring home for my sister and she liked it too. :)
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Angel N.

Milk bar is almost like crack bar, located in the most randomness street you will never think of .... But the bake goods here are so delectable that I feel like jumping on a plane and hailing a cab just for their: Rye Croissant filled with sauerkraut and pastrami. (Recommend heating up before savoring) Pistachio Croissant filled with pistachio paste. (Recommend heating up before savoring) Crack pie filled with hellla good crack. (Recommend buying more than one serving) Latte filled with espresso, 2% milk, and TLC. (Recommend bring your own container to store sugar if you are buying 5 lattes to go)
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Christine K.

Many nights I stay up dreaming of crack pie... Such a small piece for such a big price but its so sweet and decadent that it'll be sufficient for one sitting :D I brought some back to California with me, and it survived 10 hours.
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Anh H.

Just as a trendy NYC establishment should be. It's a small place. Each square foot of that place is probably equal to that of a Harvard education, so you really feel like you're worth something by walking through its airspace. But even in broad daylight, it's as dark as one of their night clubs. As for the food, the truffles are amazing, and the grasshopper pie was banging. My friend didn't want her share of the booty, so it was graciously given to me, the tourist. And while I was still full from lunch, all of those refine processed sugars that are bought to make those delightful treats at a cost that would put the sugar farmer out of business helped me to understand the mentality of the average overweight American. When you look at the disease from the side of the patient, diabetes never tasted so good.
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Agr A.

Had the cereal milk ice cream and the compost cookie. Both were good. In fact, I wish I were eating some right now. The place nor the menu are fancy but worth the trip for a try.
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Melody P.

Honestly, Milk Bar is overrated. I do not consider it a "must go" place...but if you are close by, why not? The menu is certainly interesting. However, everything is extremely sweet. You can't have more than a couple of bites of a cookie or pie before getting sick. This place definitely isn't for you unless you have a BIG sweet tooth.
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Sharon C.

I prefer this location over the one in East Village. Since this is attached to the hotel, you can actually order your food and there are plenty of seats (mostly comfortable couches) for you to enjoy the food and your company. For this reason, this is really a 3.5 star. We ordered the breakfast cereal soft serve with cereal crunch, the crack pie and some kind of truffle cake that I don't remember the name of it. The soft serve was not too sweet and you can really taste the milk. Definitely my favorite. The crack pie was also good if you have a sweet tooth. But it is fairly sweet that I wasn't able to finish the slice on my own. Definitely something that you want to share with a couple of friends. The food is definitely overpriced but if you are visiting NYC, you should at least try it once.
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Lin N.

My friends and I arent even sweets people but decided to come by Momofuku today. The birthday cake truffles are probably the best cookie-ish thing I have ever had. They gals working there were extremely friendly. Also, you can take your goods to the hotel lobby which has two levels connected by stairs and is a very very chill place to relax.... Including the two sided fireplace with leather fusion seats n either side. Good date spot!
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jun k.

Cute look. Super speedy. Crack pie is crack. Kind of reminds me of buttermilk pie, but more chewy and sugary and sweet and .. sort of like a cookie. glad/sad i only bought one. i think these are so popular that they just have them prepackaged in a little momofuku crack pie envelope. Ingredients are all readable and understandable so I'm assuming this would be Michael Pollan approved!
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Shell P.

Sometimes the line can move a little slowly, and some of the staff weren't very friendly (hey, I get it's New York and all..). But the sweets and treats here are amazing! The chocolate swirl is amazing and also incredibly well priced (only $3 at time of press), the kimchee-blue cheese croissants were great (though could have used more kimchee!), and the cake truffles are delicious little balls of goodness (but not an every day treat for the price/size ratio).
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Mel B.

Went in to pick up a few cookies for gifts before heading to the airport. I got probably everyone they had...Blueberry and Cream, Cornflake Marshmallow, Chocolate Chocolate, Compost, & Corn cookies. cookies were $1.85 each or 3 for $5, 6 for $10 and 12 for $20 Picked up 2 bags of Birthday Cake Truffles I've never had before but they looked fun and delish....should of bought more cuz they are soooooo good!!! They came in a pack of 3 for $4 each. I would of gave 5 stars if the guy behind the counter didn't cram the Birthday truffles into the box of cookies and make them crumble as I was telling him to forget about putting them in one box but he wanted to do otherwise....couldn't gift the crumbled ones and had to eat them....not that it was a bad thing to have to eat them haha BUT still
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Alison L.

Hmm... for splurgy desserts, I'd rather go to a bakery or a cupcakery. I've been looking forward to going to this place for such a long time and was slightly disappointed... The crack pie doesn't even taste like anything other than butter and sugar, yet, you will not be able to stop eating it. So save yourself from yourself and do not order it. :) I also wasn't a huge fan of the cereal milk ice cream. It tasted more like ice cream with lots of sugar in it... which it probably is... The compost cookie is only alright as well. I wish they came warm!
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Ami G.

After our dinner at The Mercer Kitchen, I still had a lot of room left in my stomach for dessert! My husband and I thus set out on a mission to find the famed Momofuko Milk Bar so I could get my hands on some cereal milk soft serve and crack pie! If you are not familiar with Milk Bar, let me explain. I read a ton of blogs, and I remember Averie of Averie Cooks writing a series of posts in which she re-created some of the famous desserts featured at Momofuku Milk Bar. These desserts, the brainchildren of the amazing pastry chef Christina Tosi, were decadent to say the least! So, I made a mental note to track down Momofuku Milk Bar the next time I was in NYC. Fortunately, we realized one of the locations was minutes away from our hotel. We had trouble finding it! As some of the best and coolest places in New York City tend to be, Momofuku Milk Bar was a hole in the wall that we walked by not once, but twice before we found it! The inside was tiny, with just some shelves and a counter space. Despite its size, the bakery definitely made a visual impact- it was super dark but featured splashes of neon pink. There were three items I had to try: their cereal milk soft serve, their crack pie, and their compost cookie. The place was pretty dead, so I walked right up to the counter and requested a sample of their cereal milk soft serve. The concept is that this soft serve tastes like the milk that is leftover in your cereal bowl. And you know what- that's exactly what it tasted like! It was amazing, so I decided to get a cup of the good stuff! If I had to say what cereal it most tasted like, to me, I would say Cap N' Crunch. I also ordered their "crack pie," which is basically a pie made up of butter, cream and sugar. I love how they have these cardboard containers of crack pie all ready to go! Back in the hotel room, I devoured my crack pie. Basically, it was heavenly and completely worth the hype that this dessert famously receives. It tasted like pecan pie without the pecans. In other words, it was a syrupy, custardy goo, and it was awesome. The crust was a perfect crunchy contrast to the smooth, almost caramel-like filling. I have yet to try the compost cookie- it came individually wrapped so I was able to transport it home back to Rhode Island, but I cannot wait to! It's basically a cookie filled with all sorts of good stuff, like pretzels, chocolate, butterscotch and even potato chips. If the soft serve and crack pie are any indication, I am sure it is as good as everyone seems to think! Momofuku Milk Bar is hands down one of the best dessert spots I have ever visited. The location I went to was take-out only, which was fine by me because I got to enjoy my desserts in the comfort of my hotel. I especially appreciate how their treats (other than the ice cream) are individually wrapped and very easy to transport. I wish I had stopped by there one more time before leaving the city so I could have brought some crack pie home! Oh well, there's always a next time. . .
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Dan C.

Ordered the cereal milk soft serve and crack cake. -the ice cream was strange at first. I wasn't sure if liked it but by the last bite I wanted more. - very smooth and satisfying. Tasted unlike anything I've ever had. -crack pie was super rich. Great flavor but not something you can binge on.
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Helen S.

I first heard about Milk Bar when I read a blog with a recipe for Christina Tosi's compost cookies, and I just had to try making them so I did. The cookies tasted delicious, and that was when I decided that I just had to go to this place during my trip to New York so that I could compare it to my cookie. In real life though, it was very mediocre. I think my compost cookie was probably better actually. We also tried the cornflake cookie, which I liked and it tasted a lot like cornflakes, and I also got the cereal soft serve. The soft serve embodied the cereal flavor really well, but the texture was a little grainy, like college dining hall soft serve. In fact, I think McDonald's soft serve is much creamier. In the end I was pretty disappointed -- it was definitely an anticlimactic experience.
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Ja'Crispy C.

I love everything there is about this place. Tried the cereal milk ice cream...awesome. The blueberry cream cookies.....great! My fav....the compost cookie!! Tried crack pie, and meh.... Still love this place that I won't deduct for the meh crack pie. The other stuff outweighs it. Especially the compost cookies!!!!
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Mindy C.

crack
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Charmaine L.

cereal milk soft serve. sounds weird but that's really what it tastes like - the milk after your cereal has soaked in for a while. it had a malty flavor which i enjoyed. the grasshopper pie had marshmallows mint and chocolate, very very sweet but enjoyable. there were also many options such as compost cookies and the crack pie that everyone raves about. the staff was really nice and thoughtful. a tad pricey but worth it for the novelty.
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Bill S.

Crack pie, Compost cookies, yada yada yada. Lets think back to a time, say you're 21 years old. You're hanging with your buds, chillin' out on a Saturday night. You go home and have the munchees. So, you pour yourself a nice bowl of frosted flakes and cold, cold milk. You sit down with your game controller and say ahh.. Munchin', Crunchin', Cereal Munchin' good times. Now, zip back to 2011. BAM! You now have kids with braces, kids ready for college, gray hairs in your nose and 14 years left on your mortgage. Feelin' glum chum? Well snap out of it! Go to Momofuku Milk bar and order a cup of their cereal ice cream. Take a spoonful. Wait for it. Wait for it.. Ahh. Dude, good times. (or you can get a gigantic bowl of frosted flakes but its not the same in an ice cream flavor..) Enjoy!
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Paul C.

Holy shit how could anyone give Milk Bar less than five stars? Whether you're downtown or uptown the cookies, pie and everything are the same incredible quality. I can respect some of the reviews about the pies being sweet but let me ask you--can you really taste the crack pie and not lose your shit? don't even get me started about the cereal milk. I like the one on 56th in particular because it's super stealth. I feel like I trip past it half the time and I love that.
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Rachel W.

I have a major sweet tooth so I understand what other Yelpers are saying about the sweetness level. However, their menu is creative and I love the flavors they have available. My faves: cake truffles, blueberry cream cookies, compost cookies, crack pie. Great place to be a dessert glutton.
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Melissa L.

I have tried the crack pie. If you don't like too sweet, it's not worth it unless you get yourself some milk too. But I think you have to experience it once for yourself. I didn't like the birthday cake truffles. They tasted like just granulated sugar molded together. If that's what I wanted I could have just took a spoon to the sugar bag! I liked the cereal milk ice cream. They also have a milkshake. And just the plain cereal milk. The cool thing here is that you can make almost any of the snacks they have on display here. They have prepackaged boxes of cookie mix, etc with instructions and their special sugary cereal for making your own cereal milk. Everything is prepackaged. This place looks fancy but unfortunately it's all made at their brooklyn warehouse and then shipped over in individual plastic wrap. I wish they were a little more intimate with their food, but what can you do with a store so small? The volcano bread looks good, but 8 bucks for a ball of bread doesn't motivate me.
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C J.

I came here really excited to try the cereal soft serve and decided to get some cake bites with it. The soft serve was really small and the taste was honestly just mediocre, nothing special at all. I ended up giving it to my brother. I got some chocolate chip cake bites which was over $4 for 3 small pieces which tastes almost raw and much much too sweet. My brother drew the line there and we ended up just throwing them away. Total for the cereal soft serve and cake bites was $10, it was definitely not worth it. Go to Shake Shack if you're feeling some soft frozen treats and although it's not cheap either, it's so worth it.
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Arthur A.

Cookies are incredible. The cereal milk ice cream isn't that great.
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David P.

I am not a sweets person at all but there was so much goodness here. You need to try the Crackpie and the Cereal Milk flavored Soft Serve. I was not able to get over how good the Crackpie was and how reminiscent the soft serve was to actual milk that had been marinating in frosted cereal. Completely genius idea! The actual store is small but you don't mind when you're high off crackpie.
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Andy A.

Dem corn cookies. Most cookies here are really good. Corn was by far the best cookie. Definitely a good spot if you're in the area and have a sugar rush.
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Mandy C.

Everything is good but super sweet there. The wall was filled with individually wrapped cookies, I don't even know where to start. I grabbed myself a box and just started loading it with cookies. Then at the counter, I decided to load up on pies and cake truffles too. Even though I only been there once, I can pretty much predict the same would happen on my next visit. Recommend: ~ Compost Cookies: This cookie contains chocolate chips, butterscotch, potato chips and pretzel, a perfect sweet and salty balance! The chips and pretzel also add that special crunch to the chewy cookie. ~ Crack Pie: It has "crack" in its name because it's good, thus addictive! Enough said. :) Oh yeah, avoid the pistachio cake truffle...it tasted a bit artificial...or maybe just too much pistachio paste?...So avoid unless you like lots of pistachio paste flavor.
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Michelle LS S.

My sister, Mom and I went here, based on Yelp Reviews and Reviews from friends, in general. I was a little disappointed. These pies didn't blow me out of the water. They concept was definitely unique - service was great and it was clean and classy, however I am not a HUGE fan of the flavors. The Cinnamon Bun Pie was my least favorite - honestly a good ole CINNABON at the mall food court blows their concept out of the water. The crack pie was tasty but I couldn't handle more than two bites and the candy Bar pie was my favorite of the three but it had a familiar taste not sure I can put my finger on it but it isn't exactly something I would crave. When I have a desert, I have a desert. I save all of my calories for the day on it and unfortunately this place didn't do it for me. I really expected these pies to be mind blowing - perhaps I will go back sometime and taste the cookies or the truffles. you can only eat so much at once!
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Shiri C.

The girl behind the counter was extremely rude and when I asked to try a second sample she said "you're only allowed one"...could have told me that beforehand...it also took about 30 min for my pork bun to be ready
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Alison V.

Went for the Crack Pie. The upside - It was quite good. Very reminiscent of the taste of sweetened condensed milk, which I love. Also, the inside of the place is adorable. The downside - really pricey for such a small piece. Also, walked right past the place the first time. Look for the standing chalkboard on the sideway.
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Kayleigh K.

Tried the compost cookie. It sounded interesting and had a ton of ingredients in it including potato chips. I wasn't a fan, as the cookie was tough and too salty. I also tried the oatmeal stout and the cereal milk soft-serve, both of which I wasn't impressed with. The cereal milk soft-serve literally tastes like the leftover milk after eating frosted flakes, which in my opinion isn't worth paying $4.50 for a small serving. While trying to be innovated, this place misses the mark.
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Louise W.

It's been a whole year since my first ordeal with obtaining Thanksgiving croissants(you can read about it below) and I was much more Successful this time (Yay) Remembering the time of deliveries, I came a little after 12:00 noon, Saturday; and just slide right in and got them. In fact, my only wait time was for them to get nice and toasty in the oven. I just sipped their drip coffee, which is light and not too potent. Then I zipped home to enjoy my croissants. Just as tasty as last year. I'm pretty sure they went up in price 50 cents but they are still big and worth it. They are basically as big as a sandwich. Just one filled me up. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Linda T.

Crack pie - it is indeed the best thing ever! Blueberry white chocolate cookie - also wonderful! can't wait to go back.
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Dawei L.

To begin with, I will agree with everyone that the prices here aren't cheap. The Milk Bar carries the momofuku name...and thus carries the social cache of David Chang's food empire. Nevertheless, I do think this place is worth a visit...especially if you're in the mood for very childlike desserts. I think the milk bar does a great job of creating items you would want if you were a child crafting his own desserts. Indeed many of the menu items are basically versions of what you had as a kid. The cereal milk(fantastic by the way) is just milk with bits of corn flakes in them. The crack pie is a pecan pie with no pecans. The Compost Cookie a cookie with everything on it, while the "strawberry bagel bomb" is a reimagining/recombination of two different types of baked goods. All these items are delicious, though I must say I have a special place in my heart for the crack pie/cereal milk combo; but not all of them work purely on execution... what sounds delicious might not actually be as delicious when trying them. If you can get by the prices, the Milk Bar is definitely worth a shot.
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Jin C.

I've been to the East Village location, but I was craving some sweets and Milk Bar in Midtown East was the closest open bakery to me. One thing to note: it's a little bit tricky to locate, since it's part of the Ma Peche restaurant and doesn't have a storefront of its own. I tried the crack pie and the candy bar pie - both were really decadent. The crack pie is pretty much pure butter and sugar on top of a crumbled oatmeal cookie pie crust. The closest approximation I can think of is a stiff lemon curd without the lemon. The candy bar pie was an agglomeration of everything the human tongue desires: crisp, crunch, creaminess, sweet and savory. Imagine mixing up chocolate, peanut butter, chocolate cookie crumbs and pretzels and then eating it. Nomz. The server was also really nice; he let us sample some cereal milk milkshake and it was really yummy. Things are a little pricier than your average bakery, but this is Momofuku The Empire, y'all.
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Juliet K.

everyone keeps talking about this crack pie and the birthday truffles. both were just ehhh.. crack pie tasted like overly sweet butter and the birthday truffle was way too sweet and thick. however, the cookies were AMAZING. blueberry and the compost were GREATTTTTTT. I heard the milk is not worth the money because it just taste like cereal soaked milk that you are paying an arm and a leg for, so we passed on that.
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Jamie F.

i bought a few dozen of their cookies for an engagement party and they went like hot cakes. Next up: one of their cakes
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Alex B.

Cookies and frozen yogurt are yummy but staff behind and bar are rude and cold. They need to have a better attitude.
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Jenny L.

Came back from a long and arduous bike ride, really needed some milk to refuel, so stopped by the place to check it out. I remember there being dark purple/blue tart flavor froyo - maybe raspberry or blueberry - that I sampled, which was very good. But I went with a bottle of the cereal milk, which, odd/excessive/or brilliant? as it sounds, really hit the spot that day. Haven't found myself craving it since my first visit, and haven't biked as hard since then either so who knows?
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Andrew Y.

They were out of the oatmeal ice cream. The candy pie has partially hydrogenated ingredients. The crack pie is a Paula Dean-like dessert with too much butter filling. The pretzel shake tastes too much like the cereal ice cream it's made with. Clearly they make their money from some other source.
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Jennifer L.

Compost cookie!!! WIsh I had tried their milkshakes. I want them to do my wedding cake. Again, momofuku is so fun to say.
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Josephine L.

Not that I think David Chang & Co will ever read this, but Milk Bar is weak. Supremely weak. The desserts suck, the space sucks, the service definitely sucks. I bet they make most of their money on tourists and the novelty aspect (guilty) but I think you have to be a little damaged in the head to make repeat visits here. First off, ridiculously packed on a Sat night with half-drunk people looking for a sugar fix. Potent combination on an 85-degree night in a space that couldn't fit a car. Next, snooty Asian girl at the counter who looks 18 and can't smile or say "thank you" to a customer to save her life. How about hiring people who know how to handle a crowd and don't give tons of attitude about it? Finally: the desserts. Greasy, ridiculously over-sugared, and literally packed like McDonald's items--you know, so you can pay twice as much to feel like you're getting fast food. The crack pie was disgusting. Way too sweet and so incredibly oily, my hands didn't feel clean until I'd thoroughly washed them with soap. They ran out of the soft serve cereal milk just as it was our turn at the counter--of course, with no apology or offer of a substitute. So we got the actual cereal milk and it is what it's called--that sweet post-cereal milk you get after a big bowl of Fruit Loops. Yuck. Just yuck. This place reaffirms my commitment to never go to Momofuku. I'm happy paying $100+ for a tasting menu, but not if it's going to be overhyped mediocrity with a side of disgusting like this.
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Jessica D.

I went here on labor day with my friend,since he worked around the neighborhood. It's a cute spot ,a variety of pastries. I only tried their cookies and I absolutely loved their "Blueberry & Cream Cookie" It was totally de-lish! I think this is a really cute place and I will definitely come back again. The decor of the place is very simple and cute.
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Richard L.

Birthday cake truffles were pretty sweet. I thought it was going to be more cakey, but it was kind of like a dense sweet paste covered to look like birthday cake. Love the flavor of the cookies though. Only thing is the cookies are kind of flat and floppy?
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David A.

Went here after late breakfast at Ma Peche. Sampler of salted pastachio soft serve was rich and very good. Cookies are very buttery, perfect texture and a nice treat. A bit of attitude here. Not that they are mean they just are not nice? Don't think it is worth the hype. Really good but not off the charts.
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Mark L.

Not that impressed with all aspects this establishment. Tiny storefront, really once case desserts. The "pie" is what I would call a wedge-shaped cookie. Grasshopper was our favorite. Sort of what we call a Hello Dolly cookie. Crack pie, honestly, not that impressive to me or my family. Didn't try the soft serve. Overpriced. But hey its momofuku. Probably woundn't go again.
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Trace M.

I got a 'blondie pie' and the cashew and sugar combo in the pie was burnt. Felt like I was eating burnt sugar. Want my $5.25 back.
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Minh D.

So the crack pie was super sweet buttery goodness! I could munch on that forever. However their soft-serve was on the disappointing side. The cereal milk literally tastes like milk from a bowl of corn flakes. This is a great concept, but it wasn't very desirable after a few spoonfuls. Unfortunately they ran out of the potato chip self-serve so I couldn't try that.
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Grace L.

This place is SUPER hard to find so you have to look closely! Personally, their crack pie was overhyped for me. It was way too sweet and not to my liking. Their compost cookie was okay - better than the crack pie. I don't think I'll be going back there anytime soon.
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Sara Q.

It's like candyland for adults. Christina Tosi's desserts are innovative, fresh, and delicious! The crack pie was sinful, and yes, I did it crave it again. So much so, that I dug out the recipe from Bon Appetit's September 2010 issue and had to make it myself. Just polished off the last of it, and not an ounce of guilt. Other favorites include the compost cookies, cereal milk, and the cereal milk soft serve which is oh so good!
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Minh L.

Everything here was okay. It's not really gonna blow you away, but it won't disappoint. I don't hate the momo empire or anything but a lot of the rave for this place is more hype than anything. The pork buns were delicious, but 2 for $9 is a bit much for me even though it's Berkshire pork belly. The cookies are okay, with the compost one being the best in my opinion. The cereal milk soft serve is just cereal milk. It's a great idea and tastes good but don't expect it to blow you out. ***
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Penn T.

I'd say 3.5 star for this place. It's not quite just an okay place but it's not a full 4 stars either. Plus, I'm not a big sweets person. However, they did have a peanut butter cookie and peanut butter is probably one of my few weakness so I had to get that. It was good!!! My friends got the crack pie and I have to admit, that was quite tasty as well. We just got it to go but apparently there's a area to sit down in the back or upstairs?
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Linh V.

Been meaning to try this place and accidentally stumbled upon it after my dental check up. Very dim decor and a bit confusing in layout. Had to rush so just ended up leaving with a compost cookie. Sweet, chewy, and for 2$... Not bad at all. Will be going back for some cereal milk soft serve and crack pie!
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Chris T.

An ebullient and overindulgent expression of childhood dessert fantasies -- at once too salty, sweet, and rich. This applies to the compost cookie (little bits of lots of tasty junk food elements) and the salty pistachio caramel soft serve. The blueberry cream cookie was sweet, rich, and -- like the compost cookie -- oozing with so much oil that it has to be served in a plastic bag. As much as I am a fan of the Momofuku dynasty, I have my doubts about the longevity of the Milk Bar's menu. Though it is rare for me to leave any dessert behind, I finished only about a quarter of the soft serve before my wife convinced me to throw in the towel; we also had to pack up the other cookies for another go on an emptier stomach. Other than the uniquely unsatisfying dessert and the distracted service, the Milk Bar -- which occupies portions of the Chambers Hotel's lobby and mezzanine -- provides a comfortable and stylish setting for catching a moment of quiet in midtown.
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Sonya T.

I was in NY last week for work and discovered this location and need to officially change my name to Fattie McFatterston....because the goodies here are SO GOOD! Crack Pie, Corn Cookie, Compost Cookie...you all own me. I love that it's open until 11 because I went here at 10:45pm to stock up on goodies (and even got a free coffee from the cashier, to boot). I bought some of the cereal milk mix to make here at home. Definitely a great lil way to enjoy your Momofuku fix!
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Marshall F.

I would give the Milk Bar five stars, but it is hard for me to justify spending $5 on three truffles. But with that being said, the birthday truffles (as everyone else says) are by far one of the best tasting treats I have ever had. The cereal milk ice cream and milkshake are out of this world and please do not forget about that crack pie. All desserts are displayed on counter next to the register but come prepackaged. With the exception of the small space and high price, Milk Bar is the bomb-- serving up some creative, delicious treats!
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Trish L.

So I was originally going to give 4 stars here because everything was good but then I realized I probably would not go back. I've tried many delectable sweets during my week here and while good these were just not return trip worthy. Salty pistachio soft serve was amazing for about the first 6 bites and then it was just not quite as good. Crack pie was delicious but was a bit too sweet and that is a rare thing coming out of my mouth. I did eat the whole slice. Tried 3 cookies, the peanut butter was the best with a sweet intense peanut butter flavor. Compost cookie was good but not that special. Blueberry cream just didn't have much blueberry flavor. Birthday cake truffles were good and unique, almost a cookies dough kind of center. Again though the overwhelming flaw with all the items was you could taste the sugar more than the other flavors.
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Susan I.

Picked up an assortment of cookies for a dinner party I was going to. We tried them all. Blueberries & Cream: original tasting, like a beautiful flat buttery muffin. YUM. Corn cookie: Incredibly delicious. Like a ... beautiful flat buttery corn muffin. (ah, a trend?) Compost cookie: yummy and delicious but not my favorite Chocolate chocolate cookie: OMG! TO DIE FOR! How do they get it so dark and chocolatey and amaaazing? Hands down favorite. Peanut butter cookie: Way better than the average. While I was picking out the cookies I tried a sample of the salted pistachio caramel soft serve. It was one of the most incredible things I ever tasted. Insanely smooth and flavorful and sweet-salty heaven. The sample was HUGE so I didn't order a whole serving. Amazing though. Wow.
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Ray Y.

I walked into a dimly lit room with a small counter, some shelves with assorted pastries on one side, and a giant chalkboard with the menu on the other side. My friends ordered the crack pie and grasshopper pie. Way too sweet! I overheard these two girls talking about a secret menu, so I decided to try. I ordered the Strawberry Milkshake. The guy at the counter told me they didn't make that. I told him that I know it's from the secret menu, and he made me a Strawberry Milkshake. Yeah I got a kick out of that...but it was nothing special either. Meh. I'm not really a sweets person or a milk person, so I don't think I'll be coming back...
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Margarita K.

I LOVE MOMOFUKU! My goal one day is to buy an entire crack pie (not just the usual slice I get) to take home with me. I love how every slice you buy is packaged in such a way that you can put it in your bag and take it home with you (such convenience!). Their pie is so delicious and their Cereal Milk so inventive! However, it was a bit too sweet for me (my friends loved it though!). Every time I'm in the city, I try to come here just to eat their pie. (SO GOOD!)
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Ann K.

Milk is awesome. Definitely something you have to experience/taste. I've had many things here but the Crack Pie and cookies made with frosted flakes are amazing. They also serve blueberry beer and flavored milk to go with your treats. You can only stand at tables (which can suck if you're a girl in 4 inch heels at 2am), there are no chairs. It can get crowded on weekend nights but the crowds seem to come and go. Super tasty and lots of fun.
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Jen G.

The cookies are yummy in my tummy. Blueberry is my favorite. Individual cookies are $1.85, but they have specials for buying multiple; i got 12 cookies for $20 plus tax, which saved me about $2. Being the cookie monster i am, i would've loved to get more for myself and my peeps back in cali, but i wasn't about to drop $40 on cookies!!!
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Mimi W.

OMG, the crack pie! I am savoring each bite of this thing, so it can last as long as possible until I go back. It's super sweet though, but very good. I was too scared to try anything else, but everything looked pretty tasty.
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T C.

I've been super excited to check out the Milk Bar and desperately wanted to love it... going in, I was a little surprised to see that a lot of the cookies, etc. were prepackaged and since the Milk Bar is in front (?) of Ma Peche, it didn't look like there was much sitting room (I don't know if the other location is different)... We got a compost cookie, which was quite thin and flat (ugh we were probably spoiled after going to Levain Bakery and getting one of those hulking masses of deliciousness), a slice of crack pie (hmm kind of small and surprisingly flat for the price?) and a bottle of cereal milk -- we ended up walking around the corner and down the street to eat our goodies in front of FAO Schwarz. Compost cookie: as I mentioned, it was quite thin, pretty chewy, not as much of a sweet and salty blend as I would have liked (perhaps I was expecting more salty?), but still good Crack pie: this was interesting. It kind of like a cold but softer inside of a butterfinger... and tasted like butter and butterscotch - salty, sweet... I didn't really know what to expect but it was pretty good... I could imagine it being orgasmic if it were hot or even warm. The oatmeal cookie crust was a little crumbly and almost soggy, so that left something to be desired... Cereal milk: seriously sweet, but delicious! It seems kind of silly to buy bottled cereal milk when you can drink cereal milk from the bottom of your bowl of cereal during breakfast... but hey! Cereal milk is the best part of a cereal breakfast anyway! And we were on vacation and didn't have cereal that morning... I'd say this was an indulgence... quite yummy, creative concepts and I like mixing salty and sweet, but kind of pricey for what you get. I'd like to try other things offered there though, and wonder if I would have enjoyed it more without hyped up expectations.
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Jennifer H.

It might just be me but that crack pie is too much for me. Everyone who knows me, knows I have a sweet tooth, but I guess I was expecting more than sugar pie. I did however, enjoy the choco chip marshmallow cookies.
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Yumi C.

Holy crap holy crap... never had I thought I try crack. It was good! It didn't look that great, but dagnamit it was delish. The cookies were too. The truffles were alright. I bought the book for my sister and lugged that heavy thing all the way to SF. Along with cookies! The compost was my fav. Definitely going to try other things on my next trip. I can always make my sister follow the recipe book that I got her. Her attempt at the crack pie was... ok. Hahahaha!
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Megan L.

YAY, I finally made it here, after years of living in Boston, and wanting to taste all of these baked goods. I tried the following: Blueberries and Cream cookie: yum Corn cookie: yum Compost cookie: super yum Birthday cake truffles: yum Apple crisp truffles: meh Cereal milk fro-yo: NOT yum. Not yum, at all. I was so excited to be there and finally buy all of the cookies I have been reading about online. The only issue is the woman who rang us up was so rude and snotty. It ruined my experience. I loved hanging out at the Chambers Hotel while we sampled our purchases. That cheered me up.
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Rebecca S.

Really really good. I think the cereal icecream is a tiny bit overrated, I usually like the second option better. But what I really come here for is the crack pie. It seriously is like crack. I kinda want some right now.
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Del C.

Overall rating: 3.5 stars. We almost passed this place because the entrance is pretty small. But once we walked in, we walked into dessert decadence. Or should I say butter and sugar overload? There's a mezzanine level where you have to walk through the walk up counter and the hostess will direct you upstairs. The lounge area is nice and quiet and it gave us time to unwind after having walked so much that morning. We ordered the famous "crack pie" and to me, it tasted like a butterscotch pie. It is a really good, but rich and sugary slice of pie. The slice isn't too big, just right for the two of us. If you're a dessert-a-holic, you might want to order a slice for yourself. On the way out, we also ordered the blueberry and cream cookie and the compost cookie. The blueberry and cream cookie was good but damn, it was buttery and oily. It was really, really sweet but I just couldn't finish it. The compost cookie reminded me of an oatmeal cookie and not as buttery as the blueberry and cream. It was better, in my opinion, than the blueberry cream. Overall, I did like Momofuku, but I guess because I'm not an overly dessert person, sharing is best. The crack pie is definitely worth trying though! BTW, this is another place in NY where it wouldn't hurt to smile at your customers. I know that's probably a lot to ask of New Yorkers, but doesn't hurt to ask.
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Lindsay I.

That's it! Miso Sausage Canele is my new favorite food. Is there any way I can possibly have a lifetime supply delivered to me? One package a day for the rest of my life? I hope you're reading this David Chang/ Christina Tosi. I need your help!
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Tudor P.

Really creative and interesting sweet and savory baked goods... but *really* expensive and the staff sport the same attitude found at Koh.
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Laurence H.

The food is good, but the people behind the counter are obnoxious and rude. Their arrogant and condescending attitudes are totally inappropriate. ESPECIALLY for their line of work. Word of advice to the geniuses that work there: you are a cashier at a high-end Duncan Donuts, so get over yourself, a-hole.
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Li C.

Are people actually complaining about the sweets being..too sweet? They call it the Crack Pie for a reason - its like crack for people with a sweet tooth.
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Amani M.

If you love cookies, this is a must. GET THE COMPOST COOKIE!!! I had it last week and I can easily close my eyes and reimagine the taste. I'm craving it everyday since! There were so many other desserts to try - I will be back! My friends got the crack pie which was just gooey buttery goodness. I was more a fan of the complexity of the cookie.
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Jackie T.

One word: Yum! This place is awesome. It is connected to a hotel where you can sit and enjoy your treats. I love places that look hidden and this particular location is definitely one of them. I walked in and overheard a guy on the sidewalk say to his friend, "What is that place?" I will tell you my friend. This is where the Keeblers bake their cookies. I wanted everything in the display case, so be careful if you have a sweet tooth! I am not a huge cookie fan, however, their Compost Cookie is to die for. You can get 3 for $5, which is pretty reasonable considering some cupcake places charge $5 solely for one small cupcake. Anyway, I sampled the Compost, which is a mixture of chips, chocolate, pretzels, nuts, etc. all thrown into a cookie batter. Sounds gross, but is actually very good. I also tried the blueberry cream. The texture was great, soft and gooey, but I didn't care much for the flavor. It reminded me of a blueberry muffin. I definitely want to come back and try their crack pie and cereal milk.
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Melissa R.

Me like cookies. And Milk Bar has an awesome assortment. The Compost, Blueberry Pie, Peanut Butter; I am beginning to salivate as I write this. The cookies are large, so I would recommend getting a few to share, and have a bite of each. Which is what my friends and I did. The soft serve on the other hand, me didn't like. The Cereal Milk ice cream, tasted just like the name and the Carmel Pistachio was way too salty.
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Melissa H.

You know that book "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell"? I hope they serve crack pie and compost cookies.
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Dave S.

Two words, compost cookies. The savory combination of crunchy, salty, and sweet makes for a mainline hit of cookie euphoria. Hands down the best cookie I have ever had. It's a routine of mine now when I'm in the area. Pick up compost cookies and hit up Ippudo for ramen (if it's not too packed). Also ran: The cereal infused milk tastes just as it's described and was a bit too sweet for my tastes. I love cereal, but I favor the Honey Bunches of Oats spectrum of sweetness rather than the Frosted Flakes end.
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Mike G.

i don't understand the paeans of love for their cookies, cakes and crack pie. 'cuz they're all just sweet, sweet and more sweet.
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Fiona C.

decor is not what i expected! you walk in and its just a giant chalk board as their menu, and a little dessert display and the register. its pretty dark in there but i guess its enough to get pies and a shake. my friends got the crack pie (a lot like a lemon bar but less lemoney), candy bar pie ( taste like a peanut butter cup pie), the grasshopper pie ( don't remember what it taste like), and strawberry shake (pretty good shake). i think the pies are too sweet for my taste, probably better when shared! you can go up to the 2nd floor of the hotel and enjoy your pies and shake there. its a nice, classy place to enjoy your desserts and to relax.
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Julie T.

While visiting my friend in NYC, he suggested we go to this place during our walk around the city. The actual location is small in my opinion but don't let that deter you. I ordered a cup of the cereal milk ice cream and a slice of their crack pie. Both things, when I read off their menu, didn't sound appealing at all but of course I gave it a shot. The cereal milk ice cream was better than I thought it would be. It literally is ice cream that taste like milk that has been sitting in a bowl of cereal. To top it off. the crack pie was SO good. I have no idea what they put in there.. they might as well have put crack in those pies. I think the only complaint I have for that place would be their prices and portions, a tad pricey but not bad for a place to get a quick dessert to eat while walking around on a hot day in June.
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Avion T.

I LOVE buttery desserts but if you're not a fan of them I suggest you approach Momofuku with caution. Their Blueberry & Cream cookie is one of the best cookies I've ever had! Rich, moist, buttery, chunky & sweet but slightly tart from the dried blueberries & I enjoy the corn cookie as well. THUMBS! I also love the crack pie but BEWARE . . it's extremely buttery. It's very rich & the buttery crust with oatmeal cookies incorporated into it is soooo good. I love buttery desserts but even I wouldn't buy more than one Crack Pie per visit as it proves to be a bit much after a while. The cereal milk ice cream is a childhood blast from the past comfort ice cream that tastes exactly like Corn Flake cereal milk. My vote? It's defintely worth at least one try!
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Catherine N.

Yelpers weren't kidding. If it weren't for the chalkboard sign on the sidewalk, I might not have found this place. Might be easier to look for Ma Peche instead, since they share the same space, I believe. No line tonight. I love that they have piles of individually wrapped cookies in bins with paper bags and boxes for you to self serve. I was doing a sample stop to try the cookies and decide if I wanted to buy a bunch to take back to LA. Tried the blueberry cheese cookie - at first the flavor seemed to be pure (cream) cheese and sugar. Didn't love it. Tried it again later and focused on the chunks of blueberries, and I liked it much more with every bite. The cookie was thinner and super soft and started falling apart a bit due to how soft it was. Also tried the chocolate, corn flake and marshmallow cookie. It was thicker than the blueberry one and was bit more satisfying. The corn flakes gave an initial crunchy surprise, but there were some pieces of the cereal that were just chewy and stuck to your teeth. The crunchy ones added a fun texture though. The marshmallow flavor was also pretty noticeable, so I liked that all flavors were delivered. Would definitely get this one again. Still deciding if I want to trek out there again to buy some to go. I really want to try the compost cookie and cake ball, but I'm not sure they're the best cookies in the world yet. Love that they're soft, buttery, interesting, and just sweet enough. At $2/each, they're surprisingly not even expensive which is a bonus as well.
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Mr B.

Creative options and a spin off the main store as this one doesn't even have seats. When asked you're given the option to go to the lobby of the boutique hotel next door.
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O I.

Crack pie made me change my mind. (as did their cake balls) mm.. balls
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Han S.

I feel like the secret to their indulgent cookies is just adding an abnormally large amount of butter...
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Anthony L.

red velvet shake= this was the strongest shake I have every had, I almost couldn't finish the 12oz size, its so rich. We also liked the compost cookies and crack pie, good stuff, but I felt like I had a sugar overdose afterwards
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Antonella M.

Momofuku is unbelievable in my eyes and even more in my mouth. I would choose this over human contact if I were stranded on a desert island. The quality of the food is 5 even 10 stars but a star is lacking because this branch of Milk bar doesn't always have everything available. The steamed pork buns aren't available here!! And on my last visit the banana chocolate truffles were N/A!! Here is the run down, all of the truffles are amazing... the Malt Chocolate one is a bit too chocolately for my taste (i never thought that was possible) but if you are a die hard chocolate lover you will be satisfied. The truffles are 3 for $3 and you cannot mix and match flavors so you have to buy them in 3's, which is fine for me, once you pop you really can't stop! The crack pie is the best slice to try (5.25 pricey but worthy esp if sharing) - who doesn't want to try something with the word crack in it... uhh nevermind. Now if you don't have a sweet tooth, try the bagel bomb (ask them to serve it to you hot). Gruyere cheese, bacon, and delicious bread - similar to the recipe for love I believe. The smell was the devil trying to entice you to burn your tongue so show some self control and close the bag! If you've never tried Milk bar, go to the one in the east village first. This location is small and there isn't any room to hangout unless of course you happen to sneak your goods into the Chambers Hotel next door and sit in their fancy lobby ;)
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Jason R.

No corn cookies. Too bad. Cereal milkshake not too bad. But overall nothing to separate it from other dessert places the way Ssam Bar and the other David Chang places do with their competition.
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Sebastian L.

They've moved into a smaller, less hip location across the street, but what an amazing treat this place is. Although you can't go wrong with their 3 cookies for $5 deal, it seems that the reason to come here is the Crack Pie. It's Amazing. So rich, but simply amazing.
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Virginia L.

The cornflake-marshmallow-chocolate chip cookie mash-up is the best cookie I've ever eaten. That's all.
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Hydie N.

While their baked cookies have unique flavors, they're way too sweet and buttery for my taste. Cereal milk ice cream tastes like it sounds, didn't please my palate. The place looks cooler than the actual food.
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Erika C.

I had the crack pie. It was okay. What I can't get over is the cereal milk soft serve and cereal milk shake. At first I thought it was just cereal milk pretty good, then I left New York and I realized what I had, but it was too late to eat all the cereal milk products that I could get my hands on. People think it tastes like Horlicks, but you are wrong! WRONG! I went home to attempt to replicate it with Horlicks and it tasted nothing like it. Now I just hug my knees in the corner of my kitchen as I rock back and forth and cry into my Milk Bar post card.
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Angela L.

Way too sweet, wayyy too expensive, I don't really understand the appeal.
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Jenn W.

I am reviewing this from the fabulous concoctions, & cookies from here. My girlfriends' went, twice in a row, loved it. So I can't speak for the aviance, but the products are great, I will be returning.The compost cookie & the Blueberry & cream cookie,too. Wrapped very well, back shows you the ingredients, unbleached whole wheat, malted barley, nicain, reduced iron ; great organic ingredients. Sure was tasty & big, not typical size, maybe 5-6" in diameter. Wanna try to salty & sweet soft Serve when I go back. They told me it was nice inside, employees were personable & sweet.
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Helen Z.

Milk bar is hyped up, but there are some truly spectacular treats here. My favorites are the crack pie, blueberry and cream cookie, and cereal milk soft serve. Sure, those are the crowd favorites, but that's because they are truly amazing!
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Althea A.

Huh. I used to live right near Momofuku the noodle shop, but I didn't know they'd branched out into odd bakeries. We got catering for a birthday celebration at the office. The names of things reminded me of Urban Decay cosmetics; trying to be hip by being unappealing. I tried the Compost Cookie (yuck, right?) and the Blueberries and Cream cookie. The compost cookie was actually better, but both of them had that definite homemade-cookie taste - not bad, but not really what I expect from a fancy bakery. A little chewy and uneven. We also got the Strawberry Milk, which tasted exactly like melted strawberry ice cream - tasty, but thick and sweet, not really refreshing. I passed on the Cereal Milk, but my coworkers verified that it tasted just as if the staff at the bakery had eaten cereal out of it and then poured it into containers. If that sounds appealing to you, go for it. My boss later made a comment about the expense of the place, so I don't know if we'll be ordering from them again. I don't think I'd go out of my way to go back here, but hey, we enjoyed it.
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Flora R.

I wanted to see if it lived up to the hype. We stopped in on a Friday evening for some yummy (but not beyond my own baking skills) cookies and coffee that was tepidly warm at best. Meh. It was too much to pay for lukewarm coffee and cookies. Maybe I should try the pie next time? Probably not.
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David L.

Most of the cookies are really good. But other desserts give you the impression that they're trying too hard with too many ingredients.
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Ron L.

What can I say "Crack Pie and Birthday Cake Truffles" the best....
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Daniel O.

started our momofuko pilgrimage at milk bar. after spending an entire day wandering MOMA, we were famished and ready for some sugar for a pick me up. visited the uptown location outside of mÃ¡-pÃªche. i was on a mission to sample as many sweets as i could without getting a stomach ache. we decided on two slices of pie and a small cup of soft-serve. as you can see, the packaging of the pie slices are adorable, a throw back to mcdonald's old deep-fried pie packages. our first slice was of their crack pie which has a buttery, sweet, creamy filling, very similar to a butter tart, but with a burnt sugary taste. it was addictive, i could have eaten another three slices. i guess that's why they call it crack pie. our second slice was of their candy bar pie, essentially a gigantic reese peanut butter cup with homemade peanut butter, dark, bitter chocolate and a layer of salty pretzels. again, delicious. but a bit too sweet after eating half a slice. rounded out our lunch of desserts with a cup of cereal milk soft-serve ice cream. i was expecting a super-sweet junky cereal like fruit loops as the cereal component but to my surprise it was corn flakes (or what i learned as corn flakes after ready the cereal milk pana cotta recipe in chang's cookbook). it was delicious, silky-smooth, creamy yet light with a hint of honey & corn flakes. so good.
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june Y.

The cornflake-marshmallow cookie is really good & soft (best of the the 3 IMHO). The blueberry & cream cookie is is very nice. The compost cookie is good, with some crunchy bits. All the cookies are pretty sweet and you can taste that they put A LOT of butter in them.... probably not the most healthy thing. Better to have them with some tea or might be too sweet!
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Hector R.

Can't deal with their birthday cake truffles...sin! So good. All the combination of flavors in their cookies are original and oh so good. A NY must!
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Ian M.

I grabbed the candy bar pie on a late night sweets expedition. It's a little hard to find as it's tucked into a restaurant (Ma Peche), but it's there. The pie was very rich and sweet. It had a lot of different flavors and textures: peanut butter, cookie crumbs, pretzel, chocolate.
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Courtney H.

Came for dessert after lunch with a friend at Momofuku Ma Peche (also at the Mezzanine of Chambers Hotel) while we were in town. I wanted to try everything! I sampled the cereal milk soft serve, which tasted like its namesake, i.e. good, but a bit boring. I had to get the Stumptown coffee, of course! I ended up buying every type of cookie (12 for $20), mostly to bring back to LA to share, of course- compost, blueberry & cream, cornflake-marshmallow, corn, chocolate-chocolate. My friend and I shared a birthday cake truffle, and it wasn't anything special.
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Julia F.

Midtown needs this - although this location lacks the suspense of soft-serve flavor rotation, the two flavors (cereal milk & salty pistachio caramel) are both very delicious and reward repeat tastings. I don't see why everyone makes such a fuss over the compost cookie; I think it's OK, but the corn cookie reigns supreme - it's like if you squished an entire loaf of corn bread down into cookie format. And the new confetti cookie is also ridiculously delicious.
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Rachel M.

finally tried the crack pie ive been google image searching and drooling over for the past year. i only had to travel across the country! it was sooo buttery, gooey and sinful. i bought 2 slices but left one for my friends because i really shouldnt be eating more than one of those. but then i kicked myself for not taking it back to LA with me. oh well.
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Jenny F.

I sort of like how they started wrapping up the cookies and pie slices. Now the food is a little more portable. I am all about the cereal milk even though I am lactose intolerant...so worth it. Candy bar pie is another favorite.
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Stephanie H.

We walked here after eating noodle bar and ordered a slice of crack pie with a compost cookie. Crack pie was too buttery in a not so good way while the compost cookie tasted like something any decent dessert place could've made. Couldn't even finish it. Over rated!
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Ellen O.

Okay, I just found another thing to love about Milk Bar: turkey and swiss cheese sandwich baked into this adorable loaf. Heat it up in the microwave, and I have found the perfect sandwich. The turkey is thick sliced and remains soft and moist, the swiss cheese becomes molten, the honey mustard is the perfect blend of sweet and savory, and the bread has the aroma and taste of fresh baked challah. This is winning combination!
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Amanda S.

This location was a bit hard to find, but boy howdy, am I glad I didn't give up on looking. My boyfriend and I were in search of something sweet after dinner and the birthday cake truffles perfectly met that desire. At $4 for three truffles, the price felt a little high. However, these balls of goodness were worth every penny. Insanely good. I'm pretty sure my boyfriend is not going to stop talking about those truffles. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area and sharing these with your sweetie or a friend.
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Abraham B.

Want to come here again to try other stuff but from what i've had I'm really unimpressed. Price wise isn't terrible as a one time investment. I had both their cereal soft serve ice cream and their cake bonbons. Their bonbons were just given to me slightly frozen and tasted like sprinkle cookie crisp made into a cake but after the first half didn't want to have the rest. Not sure if just too overwhelming but its nothing new and i was anticipating more. And their cereal soft serve ice cream does taste exactly like milk and cereal. but of ALL the cereals it had to be corn flakes? it just was bland and wish they would experiment with other flavores/cereals. I would give this place 2.5 stars if I could but definitely not 3. Will come back and try other stuff though for further justification of this rating. also! can their cashiers seem at all lively. I'm aware im barely making a purchase by just trying out 2 things but 4eowhdu34hewf9uegwr8fg3478ewggggggbf maybe i wont come back lol
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Robyn R.

Here's why my mouse falls decisively on that 5th star. Because Milk Bar is what it is & makes no apology for it. Before I go I know exactly what I'm going for & when I'm there I give impulse shopping a fresh pulse. I know I will be thoroughly satisfied and that I will leave with my head spinning. Note of advice: your 1st time you might want to buy a bunch of different things and sample all of them. Appreciate each item separately to not lose the magic of the flavors in each sweet treat.
(5)
Karol S.

5 Stars for the fact that a Milk Bar now exists in midtown. Lose a star for the limited selection and no seating area. Still, if you want a candy bar pie at 11:30pm and happen to be in midtown, you're in a lot of luck.
(4)
Hibah H.

This place doesn't need my review, but OMG I still think about that salted pistachio ice cream. Also, get the compost cookie. And the banana cake truffle thing.
(4)
turning off j.

Do you like frosted flakes? Do you like to drink that sugar infused milk at the end? I do. Imagine that super sweet milk as soft serve. That was exactly the taste of Cereal Milk Soft serve at Momofuku Milk Bar. When I was a kid, my grandmother took me shopping every Sunday. Our first stop was at the Sanrio store to buy the latest Hello Kitty things. Our next stop was the Dairy Queen for a frozen treat. My favorite: vanilla with butterscotch sauce. I loved watching the server dip my soft serve in a pot of butterscotch, then immediately seeing it freeze. Sometimes we went to Baskin Robbins (we call it "thirty one" in Japan), but I always preferred to go Dairy Queen to get the soft serve and watch the dip show. Last month, for the first time in 30 years, I went to get a Dairy Queen soft serve in a Los Angeles mall. It wasn't as great as I remember. There was no butterscotch sauce but more importantly, no grandmother. Although it wasn't dipped in anything, Cereal Milk soft serve from Milk Bar was amazing. Yes, AMAZING. The flavor of the leftover milk from eating sugary cereal was uncanny. There's nothing like this. I love when an unexpected flavor succeeds. When I had my first lick, I thought "It really was the taste of the cereal's milk! Yeah, I remember I love that cereal milk!!", then after the second bite "how do you get this flavor? This tastes exactly like Frosted Flakes!!" Often, when stores try imitating other forms of flavor, for example, cheesecake flavored ice cream, it usually tastes more cheesecake-ish, than cheesecake. So when I tasted cereal milk flavor, it was a fantastic surprise to find out they actually created the flavor. What a treat!
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Mika Z.

I liked the blueberry cream cookies more so than the cornflake-marshmallow-chocolate chip cookies or the chocolate-chocolate cookies. Just the right amount of sweetness and perfectly soft and chewy. A bit pricey but worth checking out.
(3)
Christine H.

I visited my friend in NY and she took me here because she said the compost cookies were to die for. I'm not sure if I would die for these cookies, but they are definitely pretty good. I wouldn't say they are the BEST I ever had, but in terms of the unique factor it's up there. Potato chips in a cookie? Sounds very odd but it's actually tasty. In general, the cookie tastes like a chocolate chip cookie to me but with some extra somethin'somethin'. I tried the strawberry milk and cereal milk too. They both tasted good and the cereal concept was pretty cool/different. I give it 4 stars for NY unique-ness and for the ambiance but it was a little pricey and I felt like I could make the milk myself...However, I would come here at least once for sure. If I ever visit NY again, I want to try other things. They had other items on their menu written on this huge blackboard but it was 2AM and I wasn't that hungry. (I think they had kimchi croissants or something? Interessssting.) Don't let the "Bar" fool you though. No alcohol (at least I don't think so). I was initially excited because I thought it was a bar with different milk flavored drinks but I was still pleasantly surprised.
(4)
Jessica S.

momofuku i love youuu! 4 stars for: 1. being trendy without being obnoxious 2. having a variety of unique delicious sweet + savory treats 3. awesome people and awesome service 4. crack pie + cereal milk soft serve yeah, momofuku is kind of hipster. but that doesn't make it any less good... everytime i go back to new york, i go on a culinary scavenger hunt of sorts. i try to hit up a mix of spots that i've heard good things about, from media, my work, and friends. i went to momofuku on my last trip and wasn't disappointed. david chang knows his shit! i had been to momofuku ssam bar, but by far prefer my experience at milk bar. we actually had a hard time finding it, since it's hidden away in a hotel. the space is really cute. we went during the morning on a weekday, so it wasn't crowded at all. milk bar is definitely designed for pickups. not a lot of seating room. the space is less bakery, and more retail shop. super japanese. very clean, very organized and the packaging for everything is so efficient! the pies are pre packaged in individual cardboard sleeves! most people come to milk bar for the "composte cookie," "crack pie" and "cereal milk" soft serve. the composte cookie was alright. it's basically a cookie that takes the sweet/salty trend to the next level crammed with potato chips, pretzel bits, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. it's more novelty, than treat. if you're looking for something really special, get the crack pie and cereal milk soft serve combo. how can you say no to crack pie?? it's so good and addictive that there's really no other name for it. best described as "ooey gooey," the crack pie is basically made of this oat shell that has a sweet, creamy, buttery melt in your mouth filling. the cereal milk lives up to its name, and is actually my favorite thing that i picked up. it literally tastes like the milk that's left after a bowl of frosted flakes. slightly sweetened milk with the essence of cereal. AMAZING. momofuku also sells is a line of butters for cooking. i ended up getting black pepper, miso and kimchi. while they're all good, the black pepper is my favorite by far. perfect for sandwiches, adding onto meat, or mixing in to rice to add a little flavor. i get really geeky and excited about this kind of stuff, and the staff was super nice and helpful with recommendations. i mentioned that i was traveling, and they went out of their way to box everything and wrap everything.
(4)
Tiffany L.

I got the composite cookie, and even though it was good, I had better. It was really oily (judging by my napkin after I ate it).
(3)
Ingrid M.

I came here right after I ate at Momofuku Saam next door- something I do not suggest. Everything looks so delicious that you're going to want everything, and if you have no self control like me, you are going to get everything. The crack pie is orgasmic. It is not comparable to any other pie I have ever tried. I tried three cookies: the compost cookies, the blueberry and cream cookies, and another- all of which were also amazing. I also got the red velvet sorbet and the cereal sorbet but couldn't finish them and ate half of each. These were also phenomenal. Needless to say, I wanted to vomit for three straight days. I have never been so full in my life. Would I do it again? Duh. So worth every ache and pain that I suffered (and deserved).
(5)
Jenny R.

This place seems overrated and riding the wave of David Chang popularity. I tried the crack pie, compost cookie, blueberry cookie, and corn cookie. Each one was overwhelmingly heavy handed on the butter. I love butter as much as the next bakery patron, but this was too much. The best was the compost cookie, which had a good salt-sweet counterbalance. But at the end of the day, I've had way better cookies.
(2)
Sam H.

I don't get it. Sure, it's trendy...kinda. But the desserts are average.
(3)
Sara S.

So I need to go back for the sweets because I went in and had coffee and their pork buns. The pork buns were delicious and definitely something I'd go back for, but maybe I'll add one of their cups of soft serve or a shake. Then I'll give it a real review.
(3)
Lance J.

Crack Pie! You know it must be good if the first ingredient is sugar and the second ingredient is brown sugar. 2 other must haves: Strawberry Milk & Cereal Milk.
(5)
Monica L.

A Marshmallow Cornflake Cookie and Stumptown coffee is best way to cap off a great night out in the city.
(5)
Rachel P.

You had me at crack pie. Have been talking about this place for ages and wanted my husband to try it so I took him to the midtown location. He grumbled about it until he tried their banana cake shake. Best shake ever. I go for the crack pie. It's definitely sweet but it is so good. We brought home some cookies and they were well received. I thought the peanut butter cookies were average but they were a big hit at home. I enjoy the compost cookie. I have the cookbook at home and have baked some of the recipes at home. The prices for some of the stuff are a little high but you pay for what you get. Read the label. All normal ingredients you don't mind feeding your child. As a baker I was so excited to see the corn powder Tosi uses. Making any of her recipes is time consuming so I don't mind buying it. Had a sample of the soft serve cereal milk and will get that next time. Didn't have the nerve to get crack pie & soft serve at the same time but I might have to next time.
(5)
Dominique D.

This place is good if you can't get down to the east village location. They have the basics that I like (the cookies and pies and truffles), but the other location has a lot more. The little truffle balls of birthday cake are just what I need if I'm craving birthday cake, and they're so dense that you only need one. The chocolate balls are like a little condensed brownie and perfect if you are craving chocolate. I think the crack pie is just butter and sugar on a toasted oat crust--one bite and I feel like I'm overdosing on butter...but I'm not saying this is a bad thing! i got a sample of the cereal milk froyo and didn't like it. Also the flavored milk is super sweet just like everything else in the store. Everything tastes as good one week later as it does the day you buy it too fyi!
(3)
Jonathan H.

Good stuff- but don't get there too late in the day, they run out of everything!
(3)
Wendee M.

On a quick trip to NYC we were recommended to check out Milk Bar and the famous compost cookie. We just did not have time to go to the east village to check it out and planned to head there on our next trip to NYC. On our last day we rounded the corner from our hotel and lo and behold there was Milk Bar!!! We were so excited. We got a compost cookie and a chocochip marshmallow cornflake cookie. Both were delish and different!! We would have liked to try more but next time! What a cool concept although a little salty!!
(3)
J B.

A slice of crack pie (think butter toffee) and a cup of Stumptown coffee - what a combo. All made even better when eaten in the welcoming, zen-like mezzanine.
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Matt P.

It's unfortunate someone I know works right next door to here because I'm constantly calling her up and asking her to bring more compost cookies home. They're kinda like someone took everything good about snacks and put them in a food processor until the best cookie ever came out...seriously, there are coffee grinds in there. The cereal milk ice cream is an awesome treat too and tastes exactly as advertised. Definitely not a stay and eat kind of place but if you're in the area (or eating at Ma Peche) it's worth getting some inventive desserts to go.
(4)
Qing Y.

Must try: blueberry creme cookie, cereal milk soft serve, roasted pork bun! A little pricy but won't find similar food anywhere else in NYC!
(4)
Christie K.

The crack pie tastes like Paula Dean's dirtiest fantasy. It's buttery and smooth and so, so, so sweet. It's a great treat once in a while, but maybe too rich to be more than an occasional dessert.
(3)
Tamara D.

Delicious and bizarre. A bit too trendy and overpriced for my taste.
(3)
Jocelyn O.

Crack pie and candy bar pie were yummy but, for what you get, a little overpriced. (I'd still go back for more, though LOL) Only tried the compost cookie, because a friend of mine recommended it. Took it to go since we already had the crack and candy bar pies, but should've tried it there because I would've bought more to take back home! They were really good!
(4)
Jeremy J.

Disappointing. The desserts didn't taste fresh and probably due to the packaging where they can keep things out longer. The peanut butter cookie with brittle? How is this any different from the ones I can make at home with Jiffy? Nothing... The cake truffles. Dry. Not moist and fresh. Overall, another disappointment and I'm sorry I wasted my money on this. I should have stopped by more reliable places like the Treats Truck!
(1)
Maria S.

Crack Pie in Central Park = CP in CP, aka bliss! At Momofuku's Milk Bar, everything is packaged in sterile boxes and plastic wrap and lined up in bins and cases. It's also very, very dark in here, which means your eyes will need to adjust to the cave-like, minimalist atmosphere if you're coming in on a hot, sunny day. Sadly, stervice is kind of brusque and too-cool-for-school, matching the decor. However, once you get used to the darkness, you'll start noticing all sorts of crazy, whimsical desserts in bins and cases that seem like something Willy Wonka might have dreamed up while high. Birthday Cake Truffles? Bagel Bomb Filled With Bacon, Scallions, and Cream Cheese? Crack Pie with Gooey Butter Filling? (However, note that this Midtown location does not carry Momofuku's famed pork buns, and only has two flavors of soft-serv). My friend and I split a Bagel Bomb and a boxed slice of the Crack Pie. Smart idea, too, since both were super-duper rich. The Bagel Bomb was a little too cold, the outside was not quite chewy enough, and it was not as bacon-y or chive-y as I expected, especially for 6 bucks. Call me a purist, or maybe just boring...but I think I'd rather just have an H and H bagel for a lot less. The crack pie, on the other hand, was pure bliss. As someone who always wished that someone "could make a really good, rich pecan pie without the pecans," this was a dream come true. Sweet, creamy gooey butter filling, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, and served in a crispy oat shell. The pie is served cold, and is actually perfect on a summer's day with a nice cold water...find your spot in the park and enjoy!
(3)
Teresa K.

i LOVE this dessert spot. All the flavors are atypical so they really interest your taste buds. The desserts here are different because they combine the sweet and savory. I tried the Ants on a Log and Cereal Milk soft serve and both were delicious. It's quite impressive how closely each flavor really tasted like its name. For example, the Cereal Milk yogurt tasted like the leftover milk in your cereal bowl. Try the soft serve with the fun mix - very interesting. I also tried the cornflake - marshmallow - chocolate chip cookie which was also very good. I'm excited to come here again and try everything else on the menu!
(5)
Stacie W.

This place is insane...go there immediately and get yourself some Franken pie and cereal milk ice cream...Yumz
(5)
Beverly N.

first off....keep yr eyes open for a huge glass door with an image of a peach...sneaky sneaky...i passed it twice! lol Interesting cookie ideas..blueberry cream, cornflake marshmallow chocolate chip, chocolate chocolate, compost; peanut butter and corn...also tried the crack pie.... first impression on walking in: oh. (letdown, didnt like the space..it seemed cold it just wasnt what i expected)...then "oh the cookies are all wrapped in little cellophane bags"...i guess i thought they wld be displayed sort of appealingly on a platter behind a case or on covered cake stands or ????? cookies: 6 for $10 so i got one of each...all just a bit too sweet, except for the corn cookie...the best were the compost and the cornflake marshmallow chocolate chip...they were just good cookies but i didnt strip naked over them....they were very greasy also as are most bakery goods but these seemed exceptionally so... id heard a lot about "crack pie" - how deliciously addictive it is....took a bite and it was buttery, tender and sweet....reminded me of pecan pie, minus the pecans...or have you ever had brown sugar pie? its like that....there was a crumbly oat crust..together these components were good..but not the type of dessert i should have more than once.....its like the kind of pie that you would end up with if you just used cupboard items to make up some dessert on a snow day....or how a pie might turn out if you made some substitutions/deletions..it tasted like a happy accident.... overall ...didnt quite meet the hype but food was ok oh one very bad thing...i didnt think the women at the counter were friendly at all...acted like they were bothered by the presence of the customer..also acted that way to the 2 customers in front of me, which is when i had opportunity to really observe them...these two were cold, unfriendly and not in the new yorky kind of way , just unnecessarily distant with some f-off vibes...and here i thought selling sweets and goodies wld be one of t least stressful things to do out there...
(3)
Michael M.

Their ice cream flavors are awesomely funky and their cookies are amazingly moist and yummy. I enjoyed the best peanut butter cookie I've ever had here! Surprisingly, I enjoyed the "ants on a log" ice cream, and I was bummed that they were out of the "potato chip" flavor. The flavors were intensely satisfying and like nothing I've ever tried. I recommend getting the sampler. They have interesting toppings, too that you would never think to put on ice cream, but they totally work! Oh, and you've gotta try a "fancy" (a.k.a "with alcohol") milkshake. The salty pistachio was another one of those flavors that I decided to try on a whim and surprised me with its goodness.... And as a bonus, they were playing a great eclectic mix of music, ranging from Sonic Youth to Fergie. Good stuff all around.
(5)
Heidi G.

Stopped by the midtown Milk bar, and they had everything! Compost cookie is yum, and the Cereal Milk soft serve- delicious. Snacked on that as I walked thru the park, nice treat!!
(5)
Katy H.

Cool place to hang out when everything else is closed.
(2)
C T.

Cookies are insanely good! Not a fan of the cereal milk yogurt, tasted a bit sour to me. They were all out of birthday cake yogurt, but looking forward to going back to give the bday cake a shot!
(3)
Krystle C.

So last night me and my boyfriend decided to head over to the "famous" milk bar for the first time . I was super excited becuase i heard so many great things . When we walked in i was a little surpise it was like dessert to go . There is no place to sit and enjoy your treats. This bothered us a little because we had just left the car in a lot and had to pay $18. Mind you there is no parking anywhere around. Anyway we ordered the ceral milk soft serve, a piece of crack pie, and a piece of candy bar pie which the counter girl had suggested. the crack pie was AMAZING! Its like buttery goodness in your mouth . The ceral milk soft serve was something i wasnt expecting. It was like the ceral milk left over from eating your rasin brain ceral , with some saltyness. I didnt care for it to much. I actually threw away the whole thing. The candy bar pie wasnt to my liking either. It was way to much peanut butter,but it still has people who did like it so its a hit or miss. overall experince was just O.K. If one day i was in the city and wanted something sweet i would go for the crack pie . I wouldnt go back to the city soley to come here. Not that special.
(3)
Kay P.

Okkayyy so I totally was unfair in my first review. I didn't give this place a chance. I finally went back and OMFG.... the CRACK PIE!!!! Its friggin crack. I go there every other week for a slice...I just cant get enough. If I didn't hit the gym, I'd probably be a cow right now from eating all that crack. I finally tried the compost cookie and I must say it was a HUGE disappointment. The coffee doesn't work at all. Cereal milk soft serve is good but nothing spectacular. It's all about the crack pie and the cake truffles are pretty good as well.
(4)
Food F.

Overrated. Desserts are gimmicky and taste ok but not great compared to the high price. Don't go out of your way to go there.
(3)
Ryan W.

I guess if you're a New Yorker it's pretty cool to pile on a place that gets popular acclaim. Milk bar may not be for everyone, but how can this place not have AT LEAST four Yelp stars? I have to admit, I found Milk Bar after noticing it was one of NYC's top dessert places on Zagat's list. Given my huge sweet tooth, I had to try it out. The soft serve was great, especially the graham flavor. Maybe it's just 'cause my mom made me finish my breakfast, but the various "cereal milk" flavored items were also very good. The concept of cereal milk as a flavor is dumbfoundingly obvious, once you've had it. My wife loved the crack pie, which I also really liked. The candy bar pie was like Reese's, with caramel, and a pretzel. Excellent. The real stars were the cookies, with the corn cookie as a real standout. (Yes, we sampled a large portion of the menu.) I'm a cookie snob and while these thin cookies aren't my usual preference, they were excellent. Wash one (or three) down with some cereal milk. Ahhhhhh.
(5)
scott s.

Not Sure How I have never written a review of this place!?? But I love it. Their cookies, ice cream anything.
(4)
Suana W.

it's...good...maybe i was still riding the high of the pork bun, but i didn't instantly fall in love with the cereal milk. for me, it was a paler alcohol-free version of humphrey slocombe's bourbon "secret breakfast". but i suppose for the east coast version, it's a-ok. but just ok.
(3)
Janel F.

best cookies ever. cereal milk soft serve with cornflake topping..yes please! crack pie..yum. best sweets for someone with a big sweet tooth like myself.
(5)
Selena L.

generally, i'm not a fan of sweets, desserts or cookies but somehow david chang manages to wreck my world. the cornflake/marshmallow cookie is salty, savory and delightful, though i would just as easily give it up for the blueberry & cream. for 10$ you can get six cookies, which is a pretty great deal if you enjoy artisan cookies that are the size of your head and chock full of butter. i know you do. so just do it.
(4)
Trent H.

Seriously you have to be Sherlock Holmes to spot this place (not really, but it's a really small space and offers very small signage outside). This is the milk bar that's run out of Ma Peche, so that is interesting. We got 3 cookies and the cereal milk milkshake. The milkshake was good, definitely not Stand4 good, but the cereal milk idea (which is like the basis for the whole milk bar) is a well thought out one, but $6 for a small is a bit much. All of the cookies were good, 3 for $5 isn't too unreasonable. The compost cookie was pretty awesome (pretzels, potato chips, coffee, oats, butterscotch and chocolate chips; I know, right?!), the cornflake chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies were pretty good too.
(3)
Andrew L.

Crack pie, yes please. Bagel bomb was tiny (though tasty)... not a bad option for a quick snack - not sure I'd make the trip over though
(3)
Cassaundra N.

Great cookies. Funny little place. Wish they had somewhere that you could sit and enjoy them.
(4)
Charlotte D.

I went here and had the compost cookie recently. SO amazing. It's chock full of anything delicious you could imagine in a cookie: caramel chunks, chocolate, nuts, oatmeal and pretzels! Perfect combo of sweet and salty. And they have about a million other things I NEED to try; like the cereal milk ice cream and any one of the milkshakes!
(4)
Jae P.

The baked goods were overly sweet and a little on the expensive side. I had the crack pie, too sweet. The b'day cake truffles were alright. This location was a little difficult to find also.
(2)
Emma T.

the cereal milk soft serve is alright. it is interesting, but i wouldn't say that it tastes good. the sample was a generous serving, which saved me the trouble of actually spending $5 on soft-serve ice cream that tastes like the unwanted milk at the bottom of a bowl of corn flakes. the cookies are pre-packaged in plastic, which makes me wonder how fresh they are; they are fine, nothing special. you can buy 3 for $5. for some reason, i've paid more than a dollar for an alright cookie on more than one occasion here. there is a tremendous amount of butter and sugar in these, so how could they possibly taste bad. they are also very flat. the truffles were also okay, too. overall, i'm not too sure what all the fuss is about. if i am bringing someone here for the first time, we usually sample the cereal milk, buy some cookies, and leave. it is very small in there.
(3)
L A.

I only tried the crack pie and I thought it was ok. I definately want to go back and try all the other desserts. I saw a girl buy a whole bag of those compost cookies so it must be good!
(3)
Olivia T.

This rating is strictly for the blueberry and cream cookie. Love love love it! I've tried the compost cookie and that's way overrated. I'm not sure I would try much else here.
(4)
Harry H.

Still reeling from my original Milk Bar experience at the flagship months earlier, I stumbled into the Ma Peche offshoot brimming with sugary anticipation. I was greeted with OK service from a teenie bopper and a very dark storefront. The blueberry cream cookie listed ingredients that didn't even approximate what it realistically contained, and it was not that creamy (TNWSS). The salty pistachio caramel ice cream with cornflake crunch topping, on the other hand, was effing orgasmic. While I wouldn't get addicted to the crack pie, I did enjoy it immensely, but it was pricey and tiny in its little cardboard box, visually echoing a Hershey's or Reese's ice cream pie. But back to the salted pistachio caramel soft serve, reminiscent of a BGICT flavor but with the added surprise of cornflakes in its delectable depths, certainly 75 cents worth of unadulterated bliss. Order online and arrive with the elevator scene from Liar, Liar in mind, it's that...uhm..succulent.
(5)
John G.

They sell cereal milk! Nuff said......actually one more thing. The only reason it got 4, & not 5 was they were out of the cereal milk soft serve. I know it's a dumb thing to put in, but they need to have something to improve on for my next review.
(4)
mary l.

the midtown location is great to have. i do like their chocolate chip marshmellow fluff cookie. all baked goods taste like the other milk bar location so there can't be complaints. while there isn't as much of the "edge" as the e village location, i'm not going to be one to argue with cheap and fun cookies!
(4)
Madhouse Y.

Reviewers totally overhyped the Crack Pie. It's like a lemon bar without the lemon or any other flavor either. Just butter and sugar. By the way, the place didn't have a sign or a name posted anywhere outside.
(2)
NA0795 0.

Love.love.love the blueberry cream cookies! After reading a posting last year about this place on David Lebovitz's blog, I couldn't resist a detour.....and have tried a number of the cookies, but still call the blueberry cream my favorite. The location on 56th is a bit challenging to find, but worth the effort!
(5)
Heidi S.

Tasty enough but a bit overpriced for prepackaged goods. Crack pie tastes like lemon bar mixed with blondies. Cornflake cookie tastes like a rice crispie treat with chocolate chips melted in. Compost cookie has trans fats, boo. I prefer Chikalicious hands down!
(3)
Esther K.

Hell to the yes, they finally opened up in my 'hood! I guess since they moved their bakery out of Manhattan, that explains the prepackaged cookies, but I was surprised with how much softserve they give now. Maybe it was just a good day or I got the right dude, but I ended up with a cup of softserve that was almost double the size of the cup, and about to collapse over the sides. I loved that especially since the last time I had a Van Leeuwen cup, they've made their small even smaller and I was sad. But thanks MMFK for giving me more for my monies! xo.
(4)
Joanna S.

Sooo not impressed with the desserts at this place. While the decor is nice, the chick behind the counter was not pleasant. The cookies that I bought were too sweet for my taste. I also tried the sesame croissant, interesting but not worth the $$. Won't be coming back but I heard the NoodleBar is much better.
(2)
Kat S.

just don't get the fuss over the cookies. i have had them and they are thick and crusty. either you like their heavy desserts or not but not worth all this hoopla. bet you if they didnt carry the momofuku brand, people wouldnt even think they are that special.
(2)
Jennifer D.

I had the pleasure of visiting this place last weekend as it was on my "must do" list for my NYC visit. It was smaller than I expected, being in a hotel lobby. I knew for sure that I had to try the Crack Pie and I also wanted to try the soft serve ice cream. The pie was just a small slice prepackaged in a box, and served cold. It was good but did not meet my expectations, after reading all the hype about it online. I thought for sure I would want to eat the whole slice and not share a bite with my husband, I even warned him he may have to buy his own slice if it was as good as I was expecting it to be. That wasn't a problem though and we evenly split it. We also got the Pistachio soft serve ice cream and I was not a fan. It was just way tooo salty! I am a fan of the salty sweet mix but this was just overly salty and borderline gross. I dont know if it was just a bad batch or that is how its supposed to taste but I did not like it one bit. I had about 2 bites of it. I really wish I asked for a sample of the soft serves before I ordered. I had even asked the girl at the counter which one she recommends and she told me Pistachio.. but I regretted that decision and wished I got the Cereal Milk. I hate to say it, but I was some what embarassed of the fuss I gave this place, making my husband walk from Times Square just to go there. I still have hope though and on our next visit I would like to go back and try a few more things.
(3)
Max D.

Tried a few desserts, they were "intense" sugary experiences but not great, no one finished theirs (review of visit several months ago)
(2)
Shannon D.

amazing unique desserts loved it!
(5)
Sanzana Z.

CEREAL MILK. My friends (mostly male) have ridiculed this delicious concoction by saying I can save $5 and just drink the leftovers from a cereal bowl, BUT. Don't listen to them. CEREAL MILK SOFT SERVE. Godly ice cream. With cereal bits at the center and bottom of the cup. BIRTHDAY TRUFFLES. Birthday cake balls, guys. C'mon.
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Lauren J.

I was so excited to try the Milk Bar, after having read quite a significant amount of accolades through various culinary publications, and then seeing Christina Tosi on MasterChef, that I made a pit stop on my way home to the Midtown location this past Sunday. I ordered the cereal milk ice cream with chocolate chips and a variety of cookies to take home, while my husband ordered a slice of the "crack pie". The cereal milk ice cream was a huge disappointment; while not entirely offensive to the taste buds, I did find it lacking any particular flavor, bearing similarities to what I would liken it frozen sour cream to taste with chocolate chips thrown on it. It certainly is pretty to look as far as presentation goes, but that's it. Now on to the cookies. I love nothing more than a nice big chewy chocolate chip cookie, so I tried the Cornflake Marshmallow Chocolate Chip Cookie. Another disappointment as it did not taste good at all. No flavor and a gritty texture to it- just blah and underwhelming. I did take home a Confetti cookie to try and that was alright as far as flavor goes, definitely better than the Cornflake Choc-Chip. The Crack Pie was another huge disappointment as the cashier had said it is another "best of the best". My husband didn't care for it and I had a bite that tasted bland and just a mishmash of gross flavors though its made of brown sugar, butter, etc... Big disappointment! How this place has gotten the accolades its received is beyond me!
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Ariel L.

Overrated place! It is hyped wayyyy too much. That's not to say what we had wasnt really tasty, just not the most amazing desserts I've had. The compost cookie is probably the best thing we had (Ordered the Crack Pie, Truffles, Compost Cookie, and Cereal Milk ice cream). A little bit salty and not too sweet and just chewy enough to my liking! It was an experience going there but probably wouldnt make an out of the way trip just to go there!
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Cindy C.

+ THE FOOD Oh cereal milk soft serve! It definitely reminded me of childhood, but more so, the flavor reminded me of Horlick's malted milk drinks. I loved the unique taste and the crunchy corn flakes were a huge plus. The cup looks tiny but it's actually
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Rachael N.

After going to many momofuku places in the city, we had to stop by the momofuku milk bar. Now, I love the compost cookie. As well as the cornflake cookie. Nom nom nom. The rest of the cookies- they're alright, nothing too mind blowing. Blueberry and cream is alright- perhaps I need something less healthy? Also, seeing the frozen cereal milk on the menu with cereal topping, we just had to get it. We bought it... And just weren't that impressed. I didn't think it was that mind blowing- I mean, sure it tasted like cereal milk, but it wasn't that interesting to us...? So yeah, I definitely was a little disappointed, especially after the hype. I'm sticking to the cookies next time...
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Sarah L.

Momofuku did not live up to its hype for me. I got a cup of their signature Cereal Milk soft serve with the cornflake crunch, and it was a drippy mess the second I walked out of the door. It wasn't a super hot&humid day in NYC when I went, so I was shocked that the cornflakes were falling off before I got to the street corner. So much for having my Momofuku ice cream in Central Park... Despite the mess, I liked the cornflake crunch coating. It was super crunchy and the salt balanced all the sweetness of the cereal milk. (The soft serve was good but I would get a different flavor if I could) It was also pretty overpriced for such a small cup of soft serve. I wish Momofuku had a sitting area or somewhere to enjoy their soft serve without it melting everywhere. The line also moves pretty slow, so you'll probably end up waiting a lot longer than expected. I want to go back to try their cookies & truffles (I've heard great things), but I'm not too interested in getting the cereal milk again.
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Ankita A.

Gave it another shot last week, and I have to upgrade my review. CEREAL MILK SOFT SERVE (+CORNFLAKE CRUNCH): Maybe it was the crazy humidity and heat, maybe I was in a better mood, who knows. Bottom line: the cereal milk soft serve hit the spot this time. It was so hot in the city that by the time I stepped outside, my soft serve was halfway through its sad transformation into milk. But damn, was it good. I couldn't eat it fast enough, and even though it was dripping down the sides and making my hands a sticky mess, it was worth it. Not too sweet, very creamy, and COLD, praise the lord. Maybe I didn't notice it the first time around or something changed, but I was pleasantly surprised by the extra cereal pieces at the bottom! Just when you think you've finished them, you get an extra bunch at the end. I really don't know what changed my mind, though honestly the heat probably played a big part. And after spending more time in the city, I understand that the pricing isn't as outrageous as I first thought (though still not cheap). Regardless, thank you Momofuku for an awesome reprieve from the heat!
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Christine C.

I got the cereal milk soft serve with corn flake crunch (extra $0.75). I didn't love it at first because it tasted kinda different from traditional soft serve. Also it was pretty expensive ($6.20) for what it was. So I thought it would taste amazing on the first bite. The soft serve actually grew on me a lot! It tastes really similar to milk. So it isn't as sweet as regular icecream. The toasted corn flake crunch gives the illusion of eating cereal. There are some corn flakes on the bottom too in addition to the side. It does melt quickly though. The cup is pretty small but it's a decent serving in my opinion. It is a bit pricy though. I would definitely recommend coming here at least once, it isn't hyped for no reason.
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Michael M.

What's not to like? Cereal milk soft serve with cereal on it?! It tastes exactly like how it sounds. Don't forget the famous trademarked Crack Pie!
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Navi R.

So many people have raved about Momofuku's ice cream and now that I'm in NYC when it's hot for once, I was on a mission to try this place. And the verdict? I don't understand the rave. We had the milk ice cream with cereal crunches and both my mom and I found it to be just ok. The ice cream has a nice, milky flavor to it but the flavor wasn't anything extraordinary that it was worth the rave. In addition, the employees have poor management of the movement of the store, creating an extremely inefficient flow causing unnecessary wait time that could be avoided.
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Devin D.

The customer service at this location is terrible. If it wasn't for the crack that is in cereal milk fueled by my mid-afternoon stress eating, I would avoid this location all together. Hard to spot from the street, the lines take forever. If I wasn't bouncing in the line like an addict needing her next fix, I would pass this place on by. The cereal milk, cornflake crunchies, and the hot fudge are worth all the aforementioned headaches above.
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Shab A.

I really like their cereal milk ice cream, but I wish it came in a bigger container. By the time I reached the end of the block, it had already melted down on my hands, black shirt and pants. Yuck!
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Celine L.

Yay for Milk and Cereal! First stop in NYC after a long plane ride, and boy was it refreshing! For $6 for a tiny cup of milk ice cream, it may seem to be way overpriced, but after slowly enjoying the meal, we then began to understand how heavy this snack was. There was cereal cornflake topping on top and under the milk ice cream, and it really added to the milky, rich, and creamy ice cream. Definitely had a unique flavor and taste to it, and the three of us couldn't finish the two we ordered! It was so good though... Wish I got to try the other flavors. We also got the compost and the corn cookie. I've heard that the compost cookie was extremely complicated to make with 14 ingredients, so I felt like I had to try it! However, the compost cookie was a little too hard for my taste, and the coffee taste was overwhelming. The corn cookie, on the other hand, was amazing. Soft and chewy and so good... now this was the good stuff! Overall, spent around $20 here on four items. There's Momofuku Milk bar everywhere, so it's definitely a must-visit place while in New York!
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Cassie P.

Cream Milk soft serve with corn flake crunch. End of story. I wanted it to be more glamorous based on all the things I've read about it. It's pretty tiny. Just come get the ice cream and take it for a walk!
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Yuri C.

For the soft serve cup, get cereal milk and then cereal flakes. It's something you just have to get here. As for cookies, get the corn cookies. So yummy and addicting! The bday truffles were an okay. Don't get it unless you are a big sweet tooth! The coffee is just brewed from Stumpton Coffee Roasters (Oregon), so no espresso drinks. Wish it was a little lighter inside. What's with the darkness.
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Anna P.

Yums! No wait and open late night. Tried the cereal milk cup for the first time with crunchies and loved it :) tastes exactly like cereal milk and is a genius idea. Reasonably priced as well.
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Connie C.

Momofuku Milk Bar ranks among the most overrated dessert places I have ever been to. The cereal milk soft serve tastes so rich that I feel like I am licking a stick of butter when I eat it. After a few licks, I couldn't take anymore. The cereal milk flavor is also undetectable. I would be happier eating a bowl of Fruit Loops and drinking the leftover milk. The famous "crack pie" is identical to gooey butter cake, which is an old dessert with roots in St. Louis, except marked up and trendily named. The fact that Milk Bar is so popular almost makes me question the taste buds of people in New York (don't even get me started on the cronut.)
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Elliott K.

This review is only for the soft serve. Pretty good, but then again, it's like $5 to eat something that has the taste exactly like corn flake cereal. And it is a rather dinky little thing... I will give it to Momofuku, it's a pretty original idea to make that taste it into soft serve ice cream. One thing I appreciate is that every food they innovate is so out of the box--things you never thought should be put together, are combined and end up tasting delicious. This is the genius of Momofuku. But at the end, you're like, "wait, did I just drop $5 to eat cereal?"
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Regina D.

A little hard to miss from the outside since there aren't any big signs. I actually noticed the small menu on the side of the door before I saw the Momofuku sign. Thankfully, there were only a few people in line when I got there. I got the cereal milk soft serve and compost cookies. The cereal milk soft serve was ok - it definitely tasted like the milk left over in your bowl after you've eaten all your corn flakes. I don't really get what all the hype is about. The small serving you get is definitely not worth 5 bucks. The compost cookies were delicious though.. Good enough for me to rate Momofuku Milk Bar 4 stars, as opposed to 3 if I was rating it on the soft serve alone.
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Rita W.

I heard great things about Momofuku Milk bar, such as the unique and tasty cereal milk soft serve and the cool decor... and of course, Christina Tosi. The concept of this place is greatly interesting. It shares the building with with Momofuku MÃ¡ PÃªche, the restaurant where you can get a whole chicken for over $50. Milk bar is on the right side after the entrance, and there is usually a long line. They have a huge board with their menu, which you can look over while waiting in line. They have various desserts, such as soft serve (cereal milk and another flavor (it was chocolate chip passion fruit on the day I went), shakes (various flavors - chocolate malt, birthday cake, etc), whole cakes, cake truffles, various cookies (blueberry muffin cookie, sugar corn cookie, compost cookie, etc), crack pie, and more. There's some merchandise on the right side of the room, ranging from cereal milk mix and other mixes to shirts and bags. They also have cookies and boxes as well. Soft serve samples are limited to 1 per person. I knew I was going to get the famous cereal milk soft serve, which does taste like cereal in milk (presumably corn flakes since it goes with the corn flake topping), so i tasted the chocolate chip passion fruit, which was passion fruit flavor with the chocolate chip topping. I expected service to be better. The person that was behind the counter seemed she really did not want to be there and didn't really answer any of my questions about the products. Anyways, I did get the cereal milk soft serve and a pack of the birthday cake truffles. The soft serve was melting and it was dripping instantly before I took a step away. Ugh, my hands were very sticky by the time I got out the door! The topping was falling all over, creating a bigger mess. It's definitely not a flavor I've had at other soft serve/frozen yogurt places, so props for that. The birthday cake truffles were okay. I'd love to have gotten a slice of the birthday cake, but there were only whole cakes and by no way I wanted to commit to a whole cake that night! The center was very much like cookie dough and the whole truffle was rather crumbly. Very sweet, but it was tasty. Although the Momofuku wedding cake concept is a bit different (no fondant, so you see each outer layer), I appreciate it. It is pretty in its own way and seeing the layers makes no real surprise as you see what kind of cake it is, and of course, all the skill and work to make such "perfect" looking layers. If this was at a not so "hip" or "cool" looking place, I don't think it would be as popular. Imagine if the cereal milk flavor was at a frozen yogurt place... it'll be much cheaper with nearly the same taste, and most likely wouldn't melt as quickly.. it'll come in a bowlish-cup with more variety of toppings, making it not as messy... but this is Momofuku. It definitely build up its name/popularity so that a lot of people line up and wait a long time to pay $5 - $7 for a tiny cup of soft serve, with no tables to sit to enjoy.
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Dee T.

Got the milk with toasted corn flakes. Sweet and salty. It's a little overpriced for what it is, but worth a try!
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Tina T.

A must, but first - I've never been disappointed until my last visit. Purchased a bagel bomb because I was intrigued and honestly wanted to vomit after my first bite. I got it in the ball park flavor. Hot honey mustard literally exploded into my mouth and inside was not pretty. Get it outta there!!! Other than that, milk bar is a must whenever I visit NYC. Cereal ice cream and confetti desserts are my favorite. I go home with tons of the cookies and my friends are always so happy when I deliver the love.
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Kaley C.

Cute location and wanted to come after eating at the Noodlebar in the East Village. The cereal milk with a crunch was good, but a little odd. The birthday cake truffles won my heart. The ice cream and treats are pretty pricy. We purchased three things and walked out with a $20 bill. Probably will opt to try another dessert place next time.
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Asher W.

Lotsa hype about this place. Obviously had to give it a whirl. Came in on a Sunday around 5pm. Place is small. Real small. But pretty cool inside. One wall is a big chalkboard menu. We went for the greatest hits ($16). Slice of crack pie, compost cookie, bday truffles, and cereal milk ice cream. And a corn bread cookie as well cuz I love corn bread. Total was around $20. Ice cream was awesome. Just like eating a bowl of cereal milk with frosted flakes but in ice cream form. Compost cookie was mediocre at best. Don't get the obsession with em. Crack pie was good. Kind of like a dense milky buttery slice of pumpkin pie but denser. Nothing too amazing though. Bday cake truffles were good but too rich for me. Almost straight butter and sugar. My gf loved em though so xtra star for her otherwise I would give it two stars. Cornbread cookie on the other hand was amazing. Really soft and just like cornbread but sweeter. I really enjoyed it. Overall a destination every NYC resident should hit some time, and obviously hoards of tourists. But i won't be going back here unless friends are visiting and wanna go. I'd rather hit Ansels next time.
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Andrew G.

Count me among those that just don't quite get the hype about this place. Having been to Momofuku Noodle Bar, Ssam Bar, Ma Peche and Shoto in Toronto, I am a huge fan of the Momofuku group. Milk bar wasn't BAD, but it just didn't live up to the high bar set by the other Momofukus. Maybe part of it is that I was never one to drink my milk after finishing my cereal, but I didn't find the "Cereal Milk" ice cream or milkshake to be that good. Too lightly flavored, too similar to a glass of milk (as opposed to a milkshake). The candy bar pie was good, but not too different from a candy bar, or a good truffle. I did really enjoy the cake balls, but while they may have been really novel several years ago, now you can get a decent rendition at any Starbucks. Bottom line is, if I am walking by and craving something sweet, I'll happily stop in, but not a place that I would journey across the city for.
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Alexis P.

Not sure what all the fuss is about. Cereal milk literally tastes like what it's called. Go home and make yourself a bowl of frosted flakes with whole milk and you'll get exactly that. Should've taken my friends to Lady M.
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Nohra M.

Came to this place from Philly excited to try it. Midtown location is hard to find because the sign is so small, and we walked by it a few times and thought it was shut down, but it's here, I promise! Milk bar is by no means bad, but it's overrated. Got a variety of cookies and the cereal milk soft serve ice cream with cornflake crunch. Good, but not worth the hype. Tasted very tart, almost a little like spoiled milk but without the gross factor and very sweet. Small portion that melted VERY quickly, so by the time my friends had their ice cream, mine was already gone. Compost cookie also doesn't live up to the press - it was very crumbly, and the flavors didn't really mix because all I tasted was sugar - but the blueberry cookie was the underdog. Definitely my favorite thing there. Momofuku has the right idea with the cornflake trend - the cornflake crunch on the soft serve was to die for - but the execution in-store can be better. The cookbook is probably worth it.
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Dara C.

Totally overrated. It is tourist trap. I had the Candy Bar pie. The line is not worth wait either..
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Katie K.

Amazing cereal milk soft serve! Although a little pricey ($6+) for a small cup but worth trying it at least once. It was creamy, sweet but not too sweet, with a hint of saltiness. The crunchy corn flakes definitely added a great texture. The lady with tattoos was super nice; she offered me a sample. Their cookies are just ok so I'd stick to the soft serve. There's no seats in the store but there are some comfy couches next door (which I believe is a hotel) that is connected to the store.
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Julie S.

Needed to satisfy my sweet tooth one late evening and milkbar was still open, decided to come here and try cereal milk ice cream or frozen yogurt? Not sure which.. And a cookie. The place was easy to find and it was not busy, until after I walked in, it's a mini store, and you can take your desserts to the loungey lobby area to enjoy the sweets. I love the ice cream, but not the cornflake marshmallow cookie, I imagined it to be soft and fluffy, but it was really hard and difficult to chew. I ended up having a bite and tossing it. I should have gotten the crack pie with icecream, Will order that for thanksgiving :)
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M N.

Overrated. The corn cookies....why is this the cult favorite?? Their self-named cult favorite or the public's? The crack pie is like eating molasses. I'm not entirely sure it has a flavor other than sickeningly sweet. If crack tasted like this, no one would ever become an addict. I still love David Chang though.
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Claudia R.

CEREAL MILK ICE CREAM...you make life worth living. Messy but amazing and worth it. I passed by this location in the Chambers Hotel so many times and didn't realize it was here. I'm so glad I yelped it and found it (around the corner from my showroom no less!!) Also brought some cookies home for the boy...Compost cookie - wow. Chocolate marshmallow - boy said it was the best cookie he ever ate. Blueberry and cream - amazing. This will be a regular stop for me in NYC from now on.
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Andrew O.

What's up with the 3/5 stars? It should be higher! I LOVE Momofuku! I stopped getting their cereal soft serve and always get their cereal milkshake. Worth the money, even if it seems a little pricey. Usually, I take cost into factor when doing reviews and although Momofuku isn't the cheapest place around... it definitely serves satisfaction. So do yourself a favor and get the cereal milkshake and maybe a Compost cookie or two. (DON'T GET THE BLUEBERRY FLAVORED MILKSHAKE, IT TASTES DISGUSTING)
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Sarah B.

This is a fun place to visit and try for a unique "ice cream" experience. I loved the maple cream cheese soft serve. It is rich and creamy, and the maple and cream cheese flavors are well balanced. It's great with hot fudge or just on its own. I tried the cereal milk soft serve with cornflakes, and that wasn't my thing. I don't like milk though, so that has a lot to do with it. It honestly tastes like frozen milk dipped in cornflakes, so if you enjoy milk and cereal for breakfast, you'll probably like this dessert. The staff was wonderful in letting us try the different flavors they had that day. We were with a friend that bought their cookies too and raved about them.
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James T.

So I came here at 9pm on a Sunday night, and there was just 1 girl manning the station. There were 2 people in front of me in line and it took 20 minutes for me to get my icecream and truffles and leave. Not her fault. But, staffing just 1 person to both make icecream and run the register isn't good business. The Blueberry cookie ice cream flavor was out, so opted for the cereal milk ice cream instead with the corn flakes topping. It was good! Not the best ice cream I've had. Not by a long shot. But, I enjoyed it. The salty and sweet combo was good, albeit maybe too salty? Apple pie truffles---Get them. Don't eat without having some milk handy though. Rich, dense, apple-pie-y goodness. I've had their crack pie at madison square eats a while back and wasn't impressed. I find it way too sweet and very 1 note in flavor. I'm not a dessert snob, but I feel this particular dessert was just way too hyped. Will I return? Only if sundaes and cones is too far.
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Miao X.

It is a small place. I almost missed it when passing by. However, the service is very slow, and customers lined up quickly. I had cereal milk. Not bad but definitely overpriced and overrated, the same as the Momofuku Saam bar. Very very disappointed with Momofuku.
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Spencer A.

Why do serious foodies stand in line for a small scoop of soft serve and some cereal? Because it will rock your world. The coffee is extraordinary too. If I lived here I would be there daily like the rest of New York City. You must try it.
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Christina S.

Delicious. They have savory options for breakfast. You can also grab pork buns to go after 11.
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Sam C.

We tried their cereal milk milkshake and it was actually really good. At first we didn't like it but the more we drank it, the more we enjoyed it. And the next thing you know we were done with the milkshake, it left us wanting more. We also had a birthday cake truffle and it was okay. Cranberry gingerbread truffle was a little funky, we probably won't get it again.
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Megan K.

This milk bar can be hard to find due to its small entrance and small sign. The inside is cozy and chic. The line can be out the door sometimes. When I arrived, it was late at night right before closing and there was a decent line. Although the line wasn't too long, it took forever because there was only one person working. She had to make many hot chocolates and serve many ice creams. Although I was next in line it took a good 10 minutes for me to be helped. I ordered a blueberry miso soft serve, cereal milk soft serve rolled in the cereal, compost cookie, chocolate malt cake truffles, sesame seed roll cake with strawberry jam in the middle, karlies kookie perfect 10 and karlies kookie 5boro. It was a lot. The lady working laughed at me and asked if I was sure. I found her comment entertaining, not rude because I know I do eat a lot. And for all of this the total was around $28! The cereal milk soft serve I believe is overrated. it doesn't have a strong taste it's is just pretty neutral. I loved the blueberry miso so much! But my absolute favorite were the karlies kookies! they are healthy versions of cookies and they are out of this world! the perfect ten was the best cookie I have had in years, being a health freak (well at least most of the time). ingredients included oats, almonds, olive oil among other healthy ingredients. They were so good I am going to order a tin of them online even though the shipping is 20 so dollars. I need these cookies in my life!
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Wendy G.

I really don't understand the hype about momofuku milk bar. The cookies are sub par they taste too healthy even though they probably aren't good for you. The cereal milk ice cream literally tastes like cereal and milk which is not what I desire in an ice cream at all but if you like this it is good. The only thing that is stand out here are the pies, The crack pie tastes like pecan pie but without the pecans and chocolate infused in. Which was really good. I've also heard the grasshopper pie is really good. Overall if you are to come here I'd recommend you just opt for those and don't go for anything else. I don't know anything about the other locations but maybe they do have better flavors. If you are to get a cookie though get the blueberry one since its the most unique and probably different from what you could get at other bakeries.
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Angela S.

I can't tell you how long I've been waiting to try this place. I've made the compost cookies and have a few other recipes saved, but I wanted to try "the real thing." They aren't kidding about the amount of butter, if the cookies weren't wrapped in plastic, there'd be butter stains all over the place. I had a dozen cookies (one of every flavor), a slice of crack pie and the cereal milk soft serve. The cereal milk soft serve was amazing, wish I had this everyday! The crack pie was MEH, it was like pecan pie without the pecans and way too sweet for me. My favorite cookie the corn flake + chocolate + marshmallows. Who knew corn flakes would be SO good in cookies?
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Emily S.

First of all, this place is dangerously close to my favorite workout spot, Physique 57. I love any bakery that is not of the sacchariney-cutesy-cupcakey sort, so Momofuku Milk Bar is right up my alley. However, it should be known that this is more of a retail outpost for goods that are baked in their Brooklyn facility, and less of an actual bakery. Although they may make some of the cakes there, most of the items you can buy are pre-wrapped in plastic, I tried the compost cookie after having read so much about it, but to me it was more novelty than actual good taste. However, the other thing I ate, the kimchi & blue cheese croissant, was absolutely outstanding. The savory flavor combination of the kimchi, blue cheese and bacon was unusual but amazing. The exterior is a bit firmer than a usual croissant but it works well to hold up against the filling. A visit here is worth it if just to try this croissant.
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Sheena G.

The crack pie is delish!!! Very sweet but very small so you can handle all the goodness. Will definitely be getting this again!
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Catherine A.

I went into the city this past weekend with a friend because we were taking the kids for an elementary school sponsored event at MoMA (which was fantastic, by the way). Since we were in the neighborhood, I suggested we stop by Momofuku for some Crack Pie. My friend had never had it (or heard of it) but since she, like me, has quite the sweet tooth, we made the quick detour and got the Compost cookie, a couple of the Chocolate Chocolate cookies, and we each got a slice of the Crack Pie. Considering we had the kids with us, the cookies were gobbled up immediately on the train home. They were amazing as usual. The Crack Pie was stashed away to be savored later...I only lasted about an hour after getting home before eating the pie. Dear lord, it was as good, if not better than I remembered it. My friend soon emailed me: "...and you were right. That crack pie was rockin'." Yes. Yes it is rockin'.
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Rhoda B.

I love the company's design and the cake milk soft serve is unlike any I've ever had. A bit pricey. The cereal crunch tasted good but also a little sour in taste which was distracting. The lemon cake flavored ice cream they had was gross. Just tasted like sour spoiled mix. Get cake mix and you should be fine. I'd like to try it with fudge. I think I liked the lounge area more so than the ice cream all together. Perfect for an after dinner chat.
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yoku s.

pastrami croissant - flaky, soft, delicious until after 3 bites. Then it just got too greasy... crack pie - the first bite was good. then it's overly heavy... strawberry milk - good flavors, cute packaging, we liked this. service - the girl at the counter was cold, unfriendly, and borderline rude. we were shocked by the huge stick up her ass. I'm not going back to milk bar nor very interested in trying other david chang establishments anytime soon.
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sam p.

In the span of a 5 day vacation, i tried this place 3 times. Their cereal milk, the ice cream, the cookies, the truffles and their crack pie were amazing. Definitely did the job to hit the sweet tooth. Will come back again.
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Janki P.

Overrated and overpriced. Luckily I didn't go out of my way to try Momofuku milk bar but when I saw on my googlemaps it was a block away I recalled seeing several friends on social media post about it, figured I give it a try. Walking in I was confused as to what the concept to the place was. The service was not friendly at all, when I walked in there was no one in there yet no one offered to help. My friend ordered first and got herself a twist yogurt (half cereal half blueberry). I personally didn't care for it soo I decided to try the crack pie. The cashier accidentally charged me for two items when I only ordered one, which I caught that mistake after she had pushed the transaction through. When I asked about it they had me wait on the side while they got the manager to issue a refund. The three women behind the counter seemed miserable and had bad attitudes. I really didn't want to spend anymore time in that negative energy so I offered to just get cookies to make up the difference of what I was charged. I got my cookies and as I was leaving the manager came and the cashier said "there was an issue and I handled it". Umm excuse me, you did not handle it. You had attitude, did not apologize and I came up with a solution so I could get out of there. The only saving grace was the fact that I enjoyed the crack pie ($5). It was full of butter and sugar, who wouldn't like it?! The three cookies I go the compost, cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow and corn cookie (3 for $5) were all what the flavor sounds like dipped in milk. I swear each cookie tasted like how cereal tastes after its been soaking in milk for too long. Definitely not impressed, especially for the how much it cost. If you're in NYC I'd say skip it, there are plenty of other spots in the city to get your sugar fix.
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Wil L.

Pies & Cookies are pricy, but worth every penny. The creative combination of the ingredients is what makes the pies and cookies unique. Everything we tried gave our taste buds an unforgettable experience with no aftertaste. Crack Pie: Not addictive, but a must try. Firm butter tart like taste. Grasshopper Pie: Mint Chocolate with innovative touch of marsh-mellow. Compost Cookie (good) : concoction of oatmeal, chocolate chip, nuts and butterscotch. Blueberry Cookie (good): Butter cookie with tangy blueberry bits. Chocolate Cookie (Chocolate lovers will enjoy): Like a rich chocolate cake.
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Anna N.

I had the cereal milk soft serve ice cream with cornflake toppings. The place was empty at 5:00PM on a Friday, which was surprising. While I enjoyed the ice cream itself, the cup it came in was way too small! There was too much ice cream, and within a minute it was dripping down the sides of the cup. I had a mess of ice cream and cornflakes all over my hand while walking down the street. I wish they had put it in a bowl or something - the fact that it was so difficult to eat knocked it down from 4 to 3 stars. The cereal milk is exactly what it sounds like. If you don't like the taste of milk that has been sitting at the bottom of a bowl of cereal, then don't get it! I thought it was a great flavor. Like so many other reviewers have said already, the salty cornflake topping is a perfect complement to the sweet cereal milk ice cream.
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Nick B.

Really fantastic experience. Food was innovative and delicious. My only complaint was the proximity to my next door neighbor. We were at community tables (which I don't mind) but were literally rubbing shoulders with them. I totally get the need to squeeze tables in to maximize space but it does take away from an otherwise incredible meal.
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Rebecca Z.

Went in the mid afternoon on a weekday to pick up truffles to send to an out-of-town friend. Decided to try the "cereal milk" soft serve ice cream, which I've heard so much about on the Food Network. It's a small shop on 56th street between 5th and 6th aves, and you have to look carefully or you will miss it. Lucky for me I work only a block away. There were a few people ahead of me in line. Service seemed a bit slow to me, and I can't imagine what it's like if there's a crush of customers. The treats all looked delicious. I got a pint of soft serve in a to-go container to take back to the office to share with my coworkers, with their crunchy corn flake topping. We all tried a spoonful and enjoyed. It's rich, but not particularly sweet, and tasted like full fat milk churned into ice cream. The pint cost $8. A nice treat for a hot day, but not something I'd go back for.
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Dee Dee X.

This location doesn't have those tall tables the EV location has for people to stand around and munch. It's more of a grab and go type of deal since it's attached to Ma Peche, which is a bit fancy. Compost Cookie: everything but the kitchen sink goes into this cookie but it is so good and addicting!!! Crack Pie: everyone raves about this pie but it was just aiight in my opinion. Super flat and tiny for a $5+ slice of pie. It like a cookie size ok. Cinnamon Bun Pie: my friend go this pie- now THAT'S a real sized slice of pie. Cinnamon bun bottom, cheesecake top- makes for a delightful combo! If you want to eat in store (albeit standing around a table), go to the East Village location!
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Maia D.

Birthday cake truffles!!! Little bits of indulgent heaven. They are sooo good. Not a crazy fan of the cereal milk or crack pie AKA gooey butter cake - but I love me some of milk bar truffles. Pistachio, lemon, or special flavor of the day - all really good - birthday cake - the best!
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Tara J.

Eh.... My friend and I visited one of the Milk Bar locations last weekend and between the two of us, we ordered at least 5-6 different desserts, including the Crack Pie and Strawberry Lemon Cake Truffles. GROSS! All of the desserts were WAY too sweet - and this is coming from someone who absolutely craves any and all things sweet. I ended up throwing them all away after one bite (and I don't waste food AT ALL) - that's how bad it was! Not worth the money and definitely won't be back.
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Wayne L.

This Milk Bar is basically hidden; it is located right next to a hotel, and does not have many signs to indicate that such a gem exists here. In fact, Ma Peche is here too, and the outside is so unassuming. Many people say that they walk by and miss it; I have done that so many times, even with directions in hand. Me being an idiot aside, I am a fan of Milk Bar. I am not a victim of hype - I do enjoy the crack pie, and I also enjoy the compost cookie immensely. In fact, their coffee is good as well. One instance I was here, I was so hungover, that I had a coffee and went to the lobby of the hotel next door to relax aka pass out. The hotel didn't care, and it is a great place to sit and enjoy your Milk Bar goodies. It is very small inside, and bathrooms are on the lower levels. This is a good place to just walk in, grab a quick snack, and jet. Unless you want to sit at the hotel sofas, of course. I did that for hours and had no problems with the staff.
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Diana N.

goods? A+ Service??? F---------- the front cashier chick that works here is a absolute HORROR. she didnt say a WORD when we were there, she rolled her eyes each time we asked for a sample flavor of ice cream, she was on her phone the WHOLE TIME...and when the couple in front of us left because of the horrible service she WAVED after them!!! for a place that is known for impeccable food, they should really reevaluate the ppl that work there....
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Coco C.

The vegan cookies are amazing! They are only sold in a tin for $22, so I recommend to have friends or family to share with! My friends had to sample one of everything. Among their favorites were the blueberry cookies, and the birthday cake balls. My boyfriend loved the blueberry cookies so much we had to go back for more! The only reason I am giving this place 4 stars instead of 5, is because I special ordered a cake and their customer service was not up to par. I had to write 3 emails, and when I called, the woman on the phone acted like I was bothering her by wanting to order a cake. She would not take my order, and told me to email them. Perhaps they need to be as sweet as their sweets. Its also a little discriminatory that I can't buy a vegan cookie a la carte, like all the other cookies... especially because their cookies are not cheap!
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Shradha A.

My FAVORITE dessert in NYC thus far!! Everything here is SO good!!!
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Gilbert T.

This was the first stop on my food tour of NYC. I had the pretzel milk because the cereal milk was already sold out by the time I got there. This place is a nice little shop with an eclectic menu. I wanted to try everything on the menu to be honest! But I had to exercise some sort of constraint since I was in for a whole day of eating. The pretzel milk was definitely an experience. It was milk, that had accents of pretzel which was interesting in a good way. I really wanted to try their cereal milk since i've heard so much about it but there's always next time. There is a wide selection of cookies, pastries, shakes, and a bunch of other things that you won't find anywhere else. My friend wanted a milkshake but they didn't realize that they were out of ice cream until he placed his order. He ended up switching up his order to the only other iced thing they had which he ended up not liking at all. Slightly disappointed.
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Hong L.

Milk bar has shrunken after moving across the street. I hadn't been in awhile and I was hoping it was going to be at least the same size if not bigger. Oh well. Things have changed since when I first started going there, unfortunately, for the worse. I remember back in the day where you could get slices of cake, a breakfast pork roll, and some d@mn toppings on my cereal milk. Some times you need some fruity pebble goodness on your cereal milk softserve. It's a pretty bare bones operation now. One softserve flavor. No toppings. :-/ 3 types of pie including the still delicious crack pie. And of course their cookies. I think they also have some cake truffle-like things that I have not tried yet. Food is still good but I miss the good old days.
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Chey H.

I do not understand how anyone can dislike anything the Milk Bar makes. This location is close to where I work, so I love stopping after a long day to treat myself to some compost cookies. I like that this location feels like a secret snack bar and I love that it is never crowded, even during the lunchtime rush hours. The 3 cookies for $5 is the best deal and I recently tried the iced coffee--what a great buzz! The Milk Bar is my happy place.
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Ryna D.

I still like Momofuku a lot after all these years. I tried the grasshopper pie lately but crack pie is still the best. Although since I can make it myself maybe ill just stick to the soft-serves.
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Plum J.

totally over rated, if this place represents art of Japanese bakery, then I am extremely disappointed. I tried their cookies and cake truffles, too sweet... everything is overly sweet, totally NOT Japanese, the sweet/bakery goods I had in Japan were in perfectly sweetness; I guess Momofuku gotta accustomed their baked goods to the taste buds of North American. . But one good thing about their bake goods, package is very nice!! :)
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Priscilla W.

For my visit, we went to the Midtown Milk Bar. According to their website, Momofuku Milk Bar is the "home of cereal milkâ„¢, compost cookiesÂ® and crack pieÂ®." How awesome is that? I just love when stores get creative with naming food. The inside of the bakery is fairly small, with a huge chalkboard taking up one side of the wall displaying the menu. There are no seats, so plan on eating while standing or taking it to-go, which we did. It's pretty dark in there, but with enough light to see some of the yummy cakes on display. We bought a slice of crack pie Â®, some birthday cake truffles which had rainbow sprinkles, and soft served cereal milk ice cream. I think the ice cream tasted like cinnamon toast crunch cereal milk. The crack pie is a very thin looking pie but very dense. Just a right amount of salty-sweet. The crust is made from oatmeal cookie and the filling is a mix of butter, sugar, heavy whipping cream and other goodies.. but mostly butter! Just one bite and you realize why it's named Crack Pie. At $44 a pie or $5.25 a slice it better be that good! For my full review and more photos visit foodcomas.wordpress.com/â€¦
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Karl K.

I agree with what a lot of people are saying, the price-to-quantity ratio is stiff. But, the quality is very good. Really enjoyed the cake truffles and the candy bar pie, which was quite sweet.
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Mary W.

Cereal milk is ingenious. The truffles are hidden delicious gems, overshadowed by the other items. Yes, I spent $44 for 2 ice cream cones and 3 packs of truffles. .. but it was well worth it. The guy at the counter was so nice and helpful that he had me drooling at every description. I'm sad that when I was there the lime kaffir caramel flavor of ice cream was not available :( Looks like I'll have to go back for that and to try some of the pies.
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Vanessa V.

While the LES location is quickly dropping off my radar, the much less dessert-saturated Midtown area one is a surprisingly nice spot. Within a few blocks of all the Apple Store/Tiffany/Rockefeller craziness, Momofuku is hidden in a nondescript building with only a peach decal on the door to hint to locals that they should probably come in. The baked goods are obviously trucked in from the downtown location... everything is pre-packaged, so I imagine it can sit there for awhile. I grabbed a compost cookie and it was perfectly fresh, but maybe I just lucked out. The real gem here is the coffee. Stumptown, cold pressed. Doesn't even need sugar (especially when you pair it with a cookie or truffle which is overpoweringly sweet). In this neighborhood, there is no better place to slink away and refresh your mind. The dark space and lack of line make you forget you're a half a block from Abercrombie. Beware-- don't leave too refreshed. As soon as you open those doors, tourists will once again walk right into you. No seating, but if you want to linger, take your coffee and cookie to the atrium of either the Sony building or the Nike building (both are one block east).
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Shae B.

Crack pie!!!!! OMG...so sweeetttttttt..compost cookie..delicious n great...go now please!!!
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Lu T.

I have a serious man-crush on David Chang so even though I don't like sweets I had to go to Milk Bar just to say I did. This kind of blind loyalty to the Momofuku empire is just sickening but I'm a slave to the food. The location is easy to miss as there is no obvious signage on the exterior of the building so if you're looking for the Milk Bar or Ma Peche be sure to have your GPS handy. The too-cool-for-school fella behind the counter recommended I try the compost cookie and crack pie so that's just what I did. The cookie was a frankenstein creation combining multiple ingredients to make a slightly sweet and salty cookie much to my liking. The crack pie was super dense and buttery. I could only handle a few bites but I could see why people went totally bonkers for it. I'm not much of a crack guy, maybe if they made a heroin pie I'd be more into it. The best part is that you can enjoy your delicious treats in the adjoining hotel lobby with cool light fixtures and retro-chic furniture. Hipster heaven!
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William H.

Crack pie good, extremely rich, maybe too rich. Compost cookie way too sweet.
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John K.

It's been a while since I've been here..maybe a couple of months. Honestly..whats all the fuss about? The foood: The good: nothing, see below The okay: crack pie (super rich) The what were they thinking?: Pretzel/Cereal Milkshake = Nice try guys, unique concept but the cereal/milk shake thing just didnt work out for me. Will I come back? Heh..
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Fancypants X.

Love that Milk Bar is now in Midtown. - pastrami & rye croissant was very oily & heavy, especially if eaten as your first meal of the day. I liked the savory/salty combo of the Russian dressing & sauerkraut, but after a few bites, I was DONE. 2 stars. 3.5 to 4 stars for their sweets: -b'day cake truffles: balls of moist, yummy cake dough. Loved the rainbow sprinkles, but I did miss the frosting. - blueberry & cream cookie: As the name suggest, very creamy, sweet & decadent. I love blueberry anything, I'm definitely a fan. - crack pie: an overload of buttah & sugah. Tastes like a cross between toffee & brown sugar? I loved it the first time I tried it, this time I felt more lukewarm about it. Must be refrigerated. Male cashier was attitudinally-challenged (read: bitchy & impatient.) 3.5 stars
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Christina P.

Never would've thought that I would discover a great tasting beer here. The pork slap pale ale was a winner! So good and mild on the hop. The pork buns here were too fatty for me and thought it was a-ok. I do like that they had sriacha at the stand. I think Ippudo's bun was tastier. The composte cookie was nice and chewy. The chocolate cornflake marshamallow was not good. I only ordered this per sugguestion from the worker. The sampler ice cream came with : cereal milk, candy bar, crack pie, and regular. If I were to choose one flavor I would choose the crack pie. It tasted like nothing I've had before. It was fun trying all of the goodies, but I would only come back for the beer and composte cookie.
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Jesse N.

Momofuku Milk Bar can definitely be counted as one of the trendier desert spots in New York City. Price-wise, this place is about average compared to other places in the city (I'm not sure why people are saying it's overpriced). On different occasions, I've had the cereal milk soft serve and drink, crack pie, birthday truffles, blueberry & cream and compost cookies. Everything is WAY too sweet. I've only ever been able to finish half of whatever it is I purchased and save the other half for later. There's something to be said about the crack pie, though. It definitely lives up to its name.
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Eric T.

Crack pie is definitely addictive but overpriced at $5+. I guess the name really is perfect. The candy bar pie is way too sweet, even for me, and I love sugar. "In America, first you get the sugar, then you get the power, then you get the women!" I'm actually a bigger fan of the cookies, in particular the composte cookie, which has just the right combination of sweet and a tiny bit of salt from the chips/pretzels. The price on those seem a bit more reasonable as well once you get to 3 for $5.
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Shoko O.

Ah, the infamous Momofuku. I saw that this was really close by when I was shopping around in the area so I dragged my mother there. We decided to make some sweet purchases to take back home. Crack pie IS really good, and I was immediately hooked onto that. The chocolate chip cookie was pretty darn good too. The compost cookie was delish. To sum it up, everything here is pretty goddamn delicious. I think the sweets aren't overtly sweet; it has a lighter, more sensitive taste. But I'm not going to review the food any longer because I'm pretty damn sure there are gazillion reviews for that already. I'll say other things- Okay, so Momofuku sweets are delicious. But it is severely overpriced. Not sure why. $5 a slice of pie that is really thin and small and lasts about 2 bites is kind of ridiculous to me. 3 cookies for $5 deal seemed like a better deal, at least for me. Most disappointing part? The service. The staff here is not the nicest people. Really. They're not very welcoming and seemed kind of uptight. They had this pretentious aura around them and I was kind of disappointed by that. Really- your sweets are great. Your staff? No. You might want to work on that if you want to keep up your prestigious image in NYC. Overall I'll be coming back here to take a friend who's visiting me here in NYC, and I guess I'll go to buy few other things. But I dunno- I think I can find better places and recommend better places for people to buy their confectionaries. Sigh. Disappointed.
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Elaine Y.

If you come here, you HAVE to try their truffles. I didn't try anything else but I know their frozen yogurt was good since my friend who does not like sweets finished her whole order! I tried the chocolate brownie truffle (or something, can't remember the name), it was sensational. The outside is lightly dusted with sugar so it was the perfect amount of sweetness with a tiny bit of bitterness from the chocolate, it was a good match. Then comes along the smooth and rich texture of the inside. It costs about $3 for a package that comes with 3 truffle balls. I couldn't finish all 3 in one sitting since it would be too much sweetness, but I can see how people can keep popping those things in their mouth because it is that good. They have a lot of cereal milk on display too, I wonder what that's about so will definitely return when I visit the city again!
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Benjapon C.

What an overhype, disappointing experience! I ordered 3 slices of crack pie, each at $5.50. The slices were pre-packaged like McDonald's pies! The crust were soggy, the pie itself had no discernible taste other than sweetness. We also ordered milk cereal shake-that was ok. Definitely can taste the cereal in it. I had ordered the whole crack pie a few years ago and had it shipped overnight to CA. That pie was worth the $50 shipping charge. It was creamy, custardy with the crust still intact. Mr. Chang, you need to get your house in order before you expand your restaurant empire further!
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Lara S.

A cutesy place for adults who have yet to outgrow their childhood. Of course we never fully outgrow our childhood, we'll always have fond memories of the time we spent playing jump rope or rolling around in our security blanket, but if you have to relive your childhood often enough to praise cornflakes soaked in milk as culinary ingenuity because that is what mom made you for breakfast every day, then, this is the place for you.
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Steph C.

I love Milk Bar so much that even the abbreviated midtown version gets five enthusiastic stars. The now classic cereal milk and other assorted whacky soft serves, the yearned-for crack pie, the cookies and cookies and cookies. I've been to the downtown Milk Bar dozens of times, but I only visited this one after a recent dinner at Ma Peche. The setting was more austere, with less light wood, indie music, and people. If you're looking for that buzzing Momofuku atmosphere, go downtown, but if you just want a fix, you'll get it here and get it good. I got my soft serve sample and a dozen cookies to take home. I believe I have tried every one of those diabolically delicious cookies now that I've munched on sweet corn and rich peanut butter. My favorite is still the milky flavor-gushing blueberries and cream. Please, Momofuku, lower your shipping rates and you will make me a very happy woman. New Yorkers have it good with two Milk Bar locations - life is not the same without fast access to Chang's special-as-they-come sweet treats.
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Jessica Y.

I wish I bought more cookies but I was only in town for 1 day. Came an hour before leaving New York and bought a few of each cookie flavor to share with folks back home. Compost, corn, cornflake, blueberry, and chocolate were the flavors. All were amazing! Everyone loved them. Corn and blueberry were definitely my favorites. Super moist, chewy, and just PERFECT. My mom who hates American desserts loved them. I'm even considering paying the ridiculous shipping costs to get hold of these cookies. But for now, I will try making these with the recipes that can be found online. Cookie cookie cookie!!
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Teddy E.

Meh. Everything was good, but not really special enough to merit the price. The crack pie is tasty, but it's basically an inferior pecan pie. The cookies and such are OK but nothing special. Also, the coffee was cold.
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Louise P.

I love sweets and this place is like heaven (and so close to my office). So far I've had crack pie, compost cookie, and birthday cake truffles. Crack pie is very buttery but I freaking love butter (admit it - so do you) so I had to force myself to share it with my friends as we had agreed. I liked the compost cookie but I am a very traditional cookie lover, pretty much sticking to only chocolate chip, so it was a little out of my comfort zone. But I still liked it. My favorite might be birthday cake truffles. Bite size balls of cake and frosting and sprinkle goodness. I think I might have to go get some right now.... 5 stars for epic deliciousness and originality!
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Saori E.

Strange little boutique dessert shop. Please make sure to sample the soft serves before you buy. The cereal milk tastes exactly like cereal milk, which I love, but for some reason, I hated it as a soft serve. Their other flavor, blackberry kaffir lime reminded me too much of tom yum goong soup, for some reason. Did anyone have the same reaction? Their truffles are fun. $4 for a pack of 3 little cake balls. I tried the strawberry lemon, which was lemon cheesecake covered with pickled strawberry and white chocolate bits. It was good and a pleasant surprise after disliking their soft serve, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to buy them. All of their baked goods are pre-packaged. This for some reason bothers me. A bakery/dessert shop, for me, is something that should feel homey, warm, and loving. And if it doesn't, it should at least be damn good.
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Celisa C.

The crack pie is addicting. Hence the name right? *itch* *twitch* The candy bar pie is not bad. I like my desserts less sweet and this was more on the sweet side. I wouldn't go back for seconds unfortunately. The composite cookie is fabulous. It has the texture of an oatmeal cookie; soft and wholesome. It has a lot of character from the subtle potato chips to a light cinnamon like flavor (from the Graham cracker crumbs?). Must give this bad boy a try.
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Christine T.

Best cookies in my life!! Compost is my favorite, but they're ALL heavenly goodness in your mouth. Enough said.
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Katie M.

I haven't had much besides the cookies (please bring back the confetti cookie!) and a couple flavors of truffles, but all were phenomenal. I think I'm going to get one of their cakes as my birthday cake because if it's as good as the rest of their stock, it'll be delicious . I saw a lot of comment ragging on the staff here but I used to come in pretty regularly (every couple of weeks or so) and never found them to be anything but pleasant. Around Thanksgiving, I went in and the girl at the counter recognized me as having been there a few times and we started talking about holiday plans, etc. I moved shortly after and hadn't seen her until I happened to be in the neighborhood and stopped in today. As soon as I got to the counter? "Hey, nice to see you!"
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Florence Y.

So after ALL the hype I've heard from my friends about momofuku, I finally went to the one in midtown. I didn't even know there was other locations in East Village an Williamsburg. Guy at the counter was very kind to offer us a fairly large sample of both flavors, 2 spoons for my friend and I to share! Friend got the cereal milk soft-serve cone that was rolled with cereal bits. The cereal milk flavored reminded me of Horlicks (for those who know what it is...it's a malt-ish drink I used to have when I was growing up!). Friend grabbed a couple cookies to go...I didn't get any but I've been told they are amazing. I got myself a crack pie...I was contemplating the candy bar one, but decided on the famous one. The crack pie is an oatmeal cookie crust with sugar and better...oatmeal sounded healthier! (yeah right, the power of self-delusion huh?) I think I had a sugar high after I inhaled it...at 2am at home. The packaging is cute too! Might have to make a trip back for the cookies and the other pies next time! Tip-bits: Look for the obscure door beside that interesting hotel-looking structure Ask for the soft-serve sample if you've never had it before. No cellphone use when you are at the counter. Menu on the chalkboard wall to the L when you walk in There's an obscure bar/seating area in the back where you got to go through a seating host...anyone knows what that is about?
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Yimei W.

The hype and packaging were the best part; down to the mole hill from there. We got the recommended compost cookie, cereal milk, and crack pie. IMO it was the worst dessert I've ever had; though I could be biased since I am not crazy about sweets like some people... Compost cookie: had a lot of ingredients but tasted like any other coconut/oatmeal/chocolate chip-type cookie Cereal milk: it sounded gross already and after a sip it was confirmed; the milk may not even be 2%. Crack pie: a dime-sized piece and I was done with the pie and done with the milk bar. Way too much butter. To be fair I have nothing against the store and heard the noodle bar is great. It just isn't worth it in my opinion; to come here and drop $15+ on a so-so cookie, gag yourself with a wedge of butter, and wash it down with the remnants of someone's cereal bowl.
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Mansi A.

I ate cereal milk soft serve in 30 degree weather. Why? My brother swore on this place, and I had 4 days in NYC with the frigid weather not budging. Cereal milk soft serve? YES. It tastes like the milk at the bottom of your cereal bowl sans cereal. A crazy little freakish concoction. A must try while in NYC. I also purchased a bag of their chocolate malt covered truffles. They had a few varieties available, including a birthday cake flavor. Let me just say: A-MAY-ZING. P.S. You will miss this place. There's no sign posted anywhere outside, so look carefully. I think they're trying to be the next "secret" dessert spot.
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Hector M.

'Cause if at first you don't succeed, You can dust it off and try again, Dust yourself off and try again, Try again. If the cookies tasted as good as the hype, they would be amazing. I had to come back to the scene of the crime because I wasn't sure if I had gotten a bad batch. Here are a few of the things I tried: - Crack Pie: its good, but its expensive for a tiny serving ($5.25) - Compost Cookie: I wasn't a fan at all - Blueberry Cookie: OK - Corn Cookie: I actually liked it for being different and "corny", but it tasted like soft undercooked dough - Chocolate Cookie: I wasn't a fan
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Kimiyo I.

I'm not sure what all the hype is about. CONS: The Cereal ice cream was strangely enough spot on, but really..., who wants to eat ice cream that's flavored by SUGARLESS cereal! The crack pie grew on me, but I wasn't hooked with my first bite. The candy bar pie was just too sweet and overly peanut buttery. There were two girls working the counter one very friendly and helpful. The second slightly schizophrenic- she was very helpful and friendly with the customers before of but with us, turned the customer service on and off- Helpful then distracted, helpful, then uninterested....plus she talked so fast I almost felt like she may have been speaking another language. In addition, it's a little diffult to find as it's tucked into the hotel and doesn't have prominent store front signage. Look for the glowing neon "Milk" sign. PROS: You can use the hotel's lobby area to enjoy your dessert. FINAL ASSESSMENT: Glad I tried it, but not compelled to try again.
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Nathan A.

I read the book, so naturally I was excited to try this place when I swung through NYC. Unfortunately, it was average :( I really wanted to try their chocolate chip flavor, but they only have 3 flavors each day, and what I wanted was not among them. Their pretzel milk and cereal yogurt samplers didn't really entice me. And the crack pie wasn't crack to me...I am okay with only having tried it once. It is unique, but nothing earth shattering. Go here to say you went, but if I go back to NYC, I'm okay with leaving this off the list.
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Jen T.

I was craving dessert our last night in NYC and decided to make the walk over here. I got the cereal milk soft serve, which was soooo good. It tastes EXACTLY like the leftover milk at the end of the bowl of frosted flakes... my favorite part! I also brought home the compost cookie and cornflake/marshmallow/chocolate chip cookie, both of which were very sweet and buttery, but not overwhelmingly so. Both had a slight saltiness to it, and though the ingredients in each sound weird, the cookies actually work very well. Momofuku was perfect for my sweettooth. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because of the high prices (nearly $4.50 for my small cup of soft serve). But if you're a fan of dessert and cereal milk, come here.
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Ashley R.

I hate to say that I'm not really a fan of this place. I had the compost cookie and the cereal milk milkshake. I felt like there were too many flavors to actually enjoy it and I just kept wondering what in the world I was eating. I'm giving this place 3 stars only because I liked their pie!
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Tiffany S.

This location is pretty easy to miss if you're not looking for it. The door is to the left of the Chambers Hotel and has a peach on it. You can sit in the upstairs lounge area of the hotel to eat your goodies, and I'd highly recommend taking advantage of that. It's beautiful and very relaxing. Cornflake Chocolate Marshmallow Cookie - 4.5/5 Great flavor and loved the extra crunch the cornflakes added. I was inspired to try making these at home. Didn't turn out quite the same, but still delicious. Compost cookie - 3/5 Interesting flavors, but maybe too much going on. Birthday cake truffles - 4.5/5 Addictive. Quite sugary, but very delicious. I ate one in about 3 seconds, so I don't remember much else about it.
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Diana V.

Sweet SWEET SWEET! If you are not a sweet type of dessert person, this may rub your "sweet" tooth the wrong way. I've had the crack pie, the compost cookie, birthday cake truffles, and a few other cookies. The crack pie is literally just butter and sugar - but insanely good. "Insanely" in it's most literal sense - like your body is going into diabetic mode in T-minus 10 seconds so savor every bite slowly before going into diabetic shock. The compost cookie is my fav: Pretzels, potato chips, chocolate and rice krispies ALL IN A COOKIE! Although it is a bi pricey, you will definitely get your sweet tooth's worth.
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Veronica S.

This location of the Momofuku Milk Bar is a lot more chic than the other one. It feels like a little boutique filled with Momofuku goodies. The other one is more rustic and offers the chance to just eat there. Grabbed a box and filled them with a variety of their cookies. I was disappointed that they didn't have a huge variety of flavors. However, they do have a good variety of flavors for the truffle cakes and the pies. They raised their prices a little, too. $5.75 instead of $5.25 for a slice now, just fyi. And as far as their samples of soft serve go, they limit you to one tasting...which I think is pretty lame.
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J O.

What is the fuss about? These desserts are so sweet that only a child could eat them. Blech.
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Lili K.

This sounded and looked like a cool place, so we decided to check it out after dinner. Small shop, but once you go to the back, wow! You go through an amazingly swank hotel with a fireplace and everything, up the stairs, and into a colorful, lighted lounge with some books and mini lounge seats all around. You can also take the elevator down to the basement for the restrooms as well (though it made me a little freaked out since it was so nice and isolated down there). Anyways. We tried the frozen yogurt but they were too strong, salty, and "off" for our taste buds. We decided to try the compost cookie next-sounds gross, and I don't even like pretzels. The chips in my cookie didn't sound too appetizing either. But it was!! The cookie was soft, unique, and yummy in my tummy. We headed downstairs to buy some more. But sadly, the guy said the cash register was closed, and was hardly sorry about it. He could've sold us more cookies, but he didn't. And as we left, we saw a guy walk in and warned him of the closed registry. He snorted, and said it wasn't a problem for HIM. Man, where are my compost cookie hookups?? Maybe I can bake my own at home... Btw, I've tried all three pies (the crack pie is the best). Every time I come here, however, the workers are super rude-indifferent attitude, they just throw my credit card and receipt at me, etc. Just get your food and bounce.
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Richard D.

My crew rolled up here after our dinner in the area. Checking yelp for bakeries led us to this place. The street was dead on a rainy, late Sunday evening. We came in barely before 11 and they were cashing out the register and counting their till. Didn't yelp's listing say they close at midnight?? We tried a couple samples of their soft serve. We weren't really a fan of any of it. We bought a compost cookie and headed upstairs to try it. We actually liked the cookie, so about 10 min later we walked back down to try to get more of the other cookies. Nope, no luck. The guy working wouldn't allow it and said they're closed for the night, even though we were there inside their store. Hey, you could just take our cash and enter in the sale in the morning. But I guess employees won't bend the rules because it's being part of the momofuku family vs a mom and pop shop. I would have rated this place a bit higher, but the last experience for the night puts it off.
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Jeanne C.

Good but overrated. Crack cake is still worth a try but the milk cereal ice cream did not agree with me. Service sucked. I'm tired of this being expected in NYC. We were the only two people in the store and the girl kept trying to rush us out of there.
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Leslie T.

I'll admit it; I'm the type of person who loves to jump on fad band wagons. When I saw Bourdain do an episode of No Reservations with Chef David Chang, I got really excited; I vowed to seek out one of Chang's Momofuku establishments the next time I was in New York. With a friend in Harlem, we met in St. Mark's Place to first grab some Japanese food-- unfortunately the wait at Ippudo was 3 hours (as expected), so we had very mediocre Japanese food at some place I can't even remember the name of. Hoping for dessert bliss at Momofuku Milk Bar, I had to say I was kind of disappointed with the product. Milk Bar is a grab and go kind of joint. You wait in line (a long line) of people wanting to be "trendy" and stare at the enticing menu of items. After some pre-Yelp advice, I knew what to order, the famous crack pie. My friends ordered the candy bar pie and three cookies: compost, corn, and blueberry cream. When we got up to the counter to order, I really wished I could have ordered a slice of cake, but couldn't because they don't serve that by the slice. I also wanted to try the fro-yo, but my friends weren't feeling it. So I just went for the crack pie, which was pre-packaged. Meh. For the size it was pretty expensive; I'm a presentation person, so I would much rather pay the three to four extra dollars and get a beautifully presented piece of cake at Extraordinary Desserts in San Diego). There weren't any seats, everyone just stands around tables and eats. Taste: -Crack pie was tasty, but really just kind of chewy and really buttery. After a few bites it just tasted too rich. -Candy Bar pie was what I expected-- a giant candy bar of chocolate, caramel, and pretzel crust. It was really sweet and nothing noteworthy. -Cookies: I'd have to say they were the highlight of the dessert experience. The compost cookie was sweet and savory, which I liked. Also the corn cookie was really interesting and tasted a lot like cornbread but in cookie form. Blueberry and cream cookie was pretty moist and good. So cookie category verdict---above average. I think I'm going to have to try other branches of the Momofuku brand, but Milk Bar gets a "meh, I've had better" from me.
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Katie C.

It was okay. With all the hype I had to try it- the crack pie was a major sugar rush! Overrated!! The cereal milk is exactly that- the sweet milk at the end of the cereal bowl. Overpriced and unfortunately didnt blow me away.
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Jennifer T.

The milk at the bottom of my cereal bowl has always been my favorite part. To turn it into an ice cream shake is ingenious! I LOVED it. We took home an assortment of cookies to bring back as gifts too. I will have to try the crack pie when I come back. Store was hard to find as there are no flashy signs out front to direct you. There was only a peach on the glass door and a chalkboard sign out front that confirmed our location.
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Karin G.

Salted caramel pistachio ice cream. Candy pie. Go sit in the hotel mezzanine. Love life.
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Michelle H.

Momofuku was one of those places I had to visit just because of all the hype I had heard about it. The bakery items sounded so interesting! After making the crack pie at home and enjoying it thoroughly, I was sure everything else at the bakery would be awesome. 1. Blueberries & Cream Cookies: these had a lovely texture, perfectly soft and chewy. The flavor was good as well, very delicate and not overwhelmingly sweet. 2. Cornflake-chocolate chip-marshamallow cookies: these were heartier and though chewy, were filled with bits of crispiness all throughout which was delightful. 3. Compost cookie: interesting, to say the least. Filled with pretzels and coffee grounds and lots more! Overall, though I was happy for the innovative cookie ideas, I didn't love these cookies. The flavors were just alright, and nothing I would purchase again, especially when I could grab Levain Bakery cookies instead!
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Jonathan C.

Cookie quality varies sometimes tough sometimes airy Most things were delicious but yogurt was pernicious Just kidding the yogurt was not actually noxious but just not that good. I have had cookies from here on the same day that I bought them turn out really chewy but I've also had cookies that I bought a week ago still have the perfect texture. That being said they're still delicious cookies with an interesting twist over regular cookies. I recommend the compost cookie and the blueberry cream ones. The chocolate one is really heavy on the chocolate flavor so get that only if you can take heavy chocolate flavor. Not much seating inside but on a nice day theres a little bench outside.
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Harvey C.

It was S's birthday on Tuesday and I decided to buy some treats for her. I picked up the following: 1. birthday truffles: yelp.com/biz_photos/EpvVâ€¦ 2. a compost cookie: yelp.com/biz_photos/EpvVâ€¦ 3. a blueberry and cream cookie: yelp.com/biz_photos/EpvVâ€¦ 4. a confetti cookie: yelp.com/biz_photos/EpvVâ€¦ 5. a slice of crack pie: (no picture as i didn't want to take it out of the box) She said, "The compost cookie was actually good. The birthday truffles were awesome!" I'm thinking she would rate them a 3 (tough critic) and that's what they're getting...
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Stephen F.

everything is super, super sweet. If that's your thing then this is the place for you. However, I am usually a big fan of desserts but couldn't finish anything that I bought. I just took one or two bites and shared with others. I am a big fan of the corn cookie though!!! The crack pie and cake truffles were too sweet to stomach. And they should sell bottled water here and consider investing in stools.
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Lindsey M.

I had heard many good things about Momofuku Milk Bar so I decided to try it. When I got there I saw that many things were ridiculously overpriced, but I was already there, so I had to get something. I ended up getting the pistachio/salted caramel ice cream, which came in the tiniest cup ever. At first I was disappointed, but once I started eating, I realized that it was truly amazing. It was salty and super sweet all at once. Although the first couple licks were amazing, after that it became a little bit of a flavor overload; I was kind of happy that they gave me such a small serving because I realized that eating too much of it was going to make me nauseous. I'd recommend coming to this place if you've got lots of extra money to spend, and superflavorful food that comes in small serving sizes. I don't know who that would actually cater to, but there ya go.
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Karen L.

I feel like the cookie monster when I'm in here because I just want to shove all the cookies in my mouth and eat them all! I have a sweet tooth so for some, cookies might not be your thing, but if it is, this is the place to be at. The white chocolate blueberry and corn meal cookie are absolutely to die for! And if cookies don't float your boat, try the crack pie! It's called that for a reason and I hope you love butter! The frozen milk was interesting, I didn't care for it despite its hype. I don't think the cookies are too expensive given that it's New York City.
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Katrina C.

Went classic and had to try their crack pie. It was just that...crack. I'm addicted!!! And their strawberry milk was delicious but couldn't finish the whole bottle because its literally so rich and sweet...worth it though!
(4)
Gary Y.

Summary: interesting ideas, pricey, ok flavors Stopped by twice, to try the cereal milk soft serve ice cream and the pistachio croissant. The cereal milk soft serve ice cream was good, but the portion size was quite small for the price (I think $4.50). The quantity of soft serve was less than half of what you get with a McDs soft serve cone. The pistachio croissant (I think also around $4.50), when I stopped by the next morning, was leftover from the prior day. In fact, they apparently don't get new baked goods until 10-10:30 AM every day, which is a bit odd because you basically can't get a fresh croissant for breakfast. The guy offered to heat it in a toaster oven, but that unfortunately wasn't sufficient - the croissant was still cold and not flaky or crispy. Service was really friendly though. Not really sure I'd come back. Interesting novel flavors, but just ok execution.
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Jasmine C.

Definitely go for their cereal-milk ice cream (make sure to add cornflakes!) if you are in the neighborhood.
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Jennifer P.

Crack pie is awesome. Just like other reviewers have stated- like pecan our without the pecans, mixed with oatmeal cookie. Love the flavor and texture. My hubby had the candy pie- little rich for my taste- like a peanut butter cup x10 he said- salty and caramely and chocolatey- all gooey in one pie. Walk up small bar, easy to order, take it outside and enjoy.
(4)
Veronique M.

Once I juiced and was healthy. Then I discovered this location by my office. Damn you, Momofuku Milk Bar.
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Lesie H.

I grabbed a bunch and munched and munched... and decided corn cookies are awesome for lunch, and compost cookies give a salty-sweet crunch, so I need to go back and get me some more! (okay, that didn't rhyme...)
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Yessica E.

blueberry creme cookie, why have you not left my mind !? I guess that should be a review on it's own but I'll tell you more. Very hidden on 56 st there's a clear heavy door that leads you into momofuku milk bar, probably the best smelling cookie spot ever ! I couldn't help but buy like 6 cookies (all for me) and get a make-yourself cereal milk bottle. The creme cookie is soft, cramy and loaded with blueberry goodness! The counter girls were super nice and even gave me a try of the cuban croissant which was great ! momofuku, you'll see me again, and again, and again :)
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Shady S.

I got the thanksgiving croissant that everyone is raving about. It was alright, but not worth all the write ups I've been reading about. The croissant itself had just a pinch too much seasoning and I wish it had more of the turkey and cranberry filing. But you know what, Milk Bar wins for the idea of the thanksgiving croissant and for customer service. The girls there were so friendly and helpful that I would go there again just because. I also tried the blueberry cream cheese cookie. It wasn't over the top with the blueberries and was the perfect amount of sweet. I would def go again for that.
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Lily S.

If I could choose my own death, I would die by.. eating Crack Pies and Composite Cookies til my heart or my stomach could take no more. Enough said. Do it. Unless you have Diabetes.. then maybe take some insulin with you =]
(5)
Lucy W.

My friend insisted that I HAVE to try the crack pie. Love the name. We were already in midtown, so this was just more convenient than the downtown location. I wasn't sure what to expect from a milk bar. Chocolate milk on tap? After walking up and down the street three times, we finally found it. The front is small, but after you get past the display of pies, cookies, and treats, they have an actual adult bar that serves alcohol! And to my surprise, downstairs they have an actual restaurant. Some people were munching on these delicious looking ribs. Unfortunately, the kitchen was already closed when we arrived. Cracked pie--you sure this thing is legal?? I just couldn't stop eating it! Compost Cookie--a little dry, but had a very good mix of salty and sweet. My friend ordered a James bond martini---oh man, that was as good as the pie. I'll definitely have to be back try try the other pies and the blueberry cream cookie.
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Ella B.

It's been a while since I've been in NYC and when I read about this place it seemed like a "must try". We were on our way to a show and had some time to kill so we stopped in, this particular location is next to a hotel and is the front part of their restaurant. So that was a little confusing, but I guess it's NYC and space is at a premium. We got the crack pie, the compost cookie, and a cup of coffee. Can't remember the price, but it wasn't too bad. And that's pretty much the same thing for the food -- it wasn't bad but it wasn't like the most unforgettable dessert -- I mean, I had really forgotten that we even went here until I logged into yelp and saw my unfinished review... yah, *that* memorable... I mean, it was a nice afternoon snack -- would I got back? I'm not sure.. probably not to this location b/c if you want to sit you have to sit in the lobby of the hotel which is a little weird if you're not staying at the hotel...
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Katrina L.

I would have to say top two (affordable) ice cream treats that I have ever had (Dole Whip will always be my #1... haha) It's difficult to fully describe it but once I had the original swirl it I was like wow. It's literally like frosted flakes and milk combined. I didn't get the extra flakes, which I regretted, so I'll make sure to get it next time. Must come to this little shoppe to try!
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Mike S.

Cookies are awesome. Definitely worth a trip.
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Rebecca T.

The Cereal milk soft serve was awesome! They let you try it beforehand, staff was very friendly.
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Alissa W.

I wish I bought the crack pie too just to take a bit I want to hit myself for this !!! I ordered the compost cookie which is also popular was good, Definitely high quality ingredients I reads the label :) Just was a little to hard for my liking I prefer cookies a little more chewy. Next time I go back definitely trying to the crack pie !
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Laura P.

This is more of a 3.5 stars for me. I've had many things there. The really good: The salted caramel pistachio soft serve I had about two years ago was one of the best things I ever ate. Salted caramel is an amazing flavor combo on its own, but it was at a whole other level in this soft serve. The good: The candy bar pie is like eating half a snickers bar in a single bite. It is a layer of cookie crumb, a caramel-y peanut butter layer, then more pb, or chocolate, and then a pretzel piece. It's so rich you only need one bite. It's also very sweet. Not cloyingly so, or hamfistedly so, but the nature of this pie is simply sweet. It's exactly what it tries to be. I wish it was more complex, though. It needs bourbon or some undertones. The average: The cinnamon bun pie was basically just a cinnamon bun baked into a pie tray. I was unimpressed. It was a little dry. They got extra points for microwaving it for me before serving, but it didn't save the flavor. I was meh over the compost cookie and the blueberry cookie as well. I think that they need to be more amazing for the price you pay. It's $5 for a slice of pie, $5 for ice cream, $45 for an entire pie. The pies will serve more than 8 people, though, because they're so rich that a regular slice is way more than a normal dessert.
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Anna C.

I've been wanting to try this place out since I moved to NYC. Finally got the chance to when my friends from California were in town last weekend. I tried their cereal soft serve and it just wasn't for me, all I could taste was milk ... in ice cream form, no bueno. I did get their compost cookie and THAT, was delicious!
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Apolinaras S.

Really underwhelming experience. This place just does not match the hype. Time for the owners to get back to basics.
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Monalisa M.

yaoooo. cereal milk. the end!
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Dina E.

The space is small, just take out. The staff were less than enthusiastic. My friend and I both opted for the cereal milk soft-serve (me: plain; hers: with cornflakes). It was good, but needed something. I bought a compost and chocolate chocolate cookie. I crumbled the latter onto the ice cream. Tasted good - didn't blow my mind, though. The cookies were both great -- the chocolate was rich, melty and had a deep chocolate flavor. The compost cookie had a great flavor and nice crunch -- I thought I would hate it because of the ingredients, but I liked it a lot! I would come back for the cookies, but not the soft-serve.
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Michael T.

The corn flake chocolate chip marshmallow cookie will blow your mind and leaving you begging for more!!!
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Karen N.

I liked their caramel pistachio ice cream, and the crack pie. The cake truffle is not good, it hard to capture cake in a small ball format. I understand that it works better for takeout packaging, but nothing beats a fresh slice a cake when you can sink the fork into. I guess I will fork out the money to buy a whole cake for some special occasion. It is nice to have a good midtown dessert option when you are walking around on these nice summer nights.
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Sean Matthew L.

You've read it, but seriously, grab a crack pie. Their blueberry cream cookie was also surprisingly delicious. I had never before had blueberries in my cookies! They will also let you sample their froyo, which you must do. They have cereal milk and pineapple upside down cake favors. That's right, you just read it right, cereal milk flavored frozen yogurt. It's bizarre, but you have to try a sample, it's free, what's stopping you?
(5)
Derrick W.

This place is alright. I think I might've over hyped myself for it. Got the cereal milk soft serve and crack pie. Very unique deserts and definitely worth a try. I also had a few friends that got their smoothies, which I would recommend. The cereal milk soft serve basically tastes like what you would expect it to taste like, cereal milk. No surprises here. The crack pie is basically a ton of butter and sugar, although I will admit, it was quite good and rich.
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Diana C.

I really don't get how it is so popular. I succumbed to the hype and went to try it out. Ended up spending over $30! I think my sis spent close to $20. So between the two of us here's what we got to show for our money: $5 cereal milk just tasted like corn flakes or something, completely unimaginative. $5 pretzel milk was just salty milk. Maybe the shake would have been better, but the milk was pretty gross tasting $5 small piece of crap, i mean crack, pie was so not worth it. just tasted like buttery sugar. $5 small piece of candy bar pie was ok, but too sweet. $4 for 3 1inch wide apple pie cake truffles were ok $4 for 3 1inch wide mint cookies n cream cake truffles were meh $5 for 3 cookies (compost, corn and cornflake marshmellow) was probably the only thing that was worth the money although i only really liked the corn cookie. $1.85 compost cookie (sis decided to get her own...shoulda saved her $$) And the real killer that makes me TOTALLY PISSED OFF: $10 for 2 "pork buns." At the time I thought $10 for 2 buns was pretty pricey but on the website it was listed for $8 each, and I heard that they tasted great. And if you're a normal person and you think bun, you would probably think of the round white dome shaped pastry filled with meat, right? Well kids, this ain't it. The "buns" turned out to be a couple thin slices of fatty pork belly wedged in between the little white "buns" that are served with Pei king duck. You get two of them...for $10...WTF?! Perhaps I am partially at fault for thinking, hey on the site, they said a pork bun was $8, but now they're offering 2 for $10? I learned later on not all Milk Bars have the storied pork bun that you should ask be topped with egg. Shoulda asked to clarify, and it was an expensive lesson, but I will not be making the same mistake again. Even if they didn't serve the actual pork bun that people are thinking of, they should not be calling something else the same name. Makes me wonder if that wasn't the point of the whole scheme. Way over priced and completely under whelming. The only food place I regret going to in NYC.
(1)
Vanessa K.

Oh WOW! So this is a little far from civilization, considering it's midtown and not much goes on at night, however it does open til midnight which is lovely. Almost missed this place because it's a little inconspicuous like most trendy places. Not a fan of the cereal milk - tastes like the milk after frosted flakes. It's because I've never liked sweet cereal and drank the milk afterward. Cookies - TO DIE FOR IS COMPOST! Hint of coffee, tres delicious. The blueberry and cream tastes like a blueberry muffin no joke. Pie - do the cinnabon....amazing. Wow. Not too sweet, just the right amount of cinnamon. Not too creamy. Good. Like reallllll good. Birthday truffle - smaller version of the birthday cake - the best thing I'VE EVER EATEN! I think Henry Chang put crack in it, it is that good. I wish i had this before I left NYC, so I could have brought more back to SF. Bahhh!! Oh yea this place is pricey, but totally worth it!
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Kate W.

Hard to find, since the sign outside is actually for the bar behind momofuku. Worth wandering around the street, because these cookies were ridiculous! They were possibly the best cookies I have ever had and let me tell you I have had a lot of cookies. The pie was very intense and actually a bit much, still good but rich.
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Jeff L.

Had their signature cereal milk soft serve with corn flakes. The cereal milk soft serve is delicious but the corn flake crunches are a bit too salty for me. It does get pretty messy if you don't eat it fast cause it melts pretty quickly and the soft serve would start dripping and drop the corn flake crunches everywhere.
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Apurva N.

I'm so underwhelmed. my friends and I went to MomoFuku Milk Bar last night after dinner to get dessert. I was in the mood for a milkshake so I asked them to ggive whatever their most popular shake is. I was given the cereal shake and BOY was I underwhelmed.. Definitely not something to write home about! Judging by the rave reviews people have written, I can only say that Momofuku Milk Bar does not cater to my taste in dessert! Maybe I didn't try the right thing? IDK... Check it out if you must...
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Binsa B.

The service is great here. The woman at the counter let my friends and I sample practically everything. And let me tell you, THANK GOD she did.... The Milk Bar's signature flavor can made easily in your own kitchen with a bowl cereal and some milk. First pour some milk in the cereal and mix it well. Really let that cereal soak in the milk well. Make sure all the flavor is infused into the milk and when you think you mix well enough drain the milk into a cup and WHALLA! Why pay for something that one can easily make at home. Plus, the cereal milk flavor at the Milk bar tastes quite funky... I ended up ordering the Spanish coke and the birthday cake truffles. Spanish coke is better than regular coke( no jokes). The birthday cake truffles come in three...honestly it is so sugary you can probably only finish one every hour or so. The Momofuku Milk bar is separated into two sections. The back is the bar/restaurant which we did not go for. If you are going for just dessert they have a nice electric fireplace you can sit near. The restaurant itself also sells everything that is found in the front counter upon entering.
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Heather F.

Momofuku is a brand that owns noodle houses, restaurants and dessert bars like this place all over NYC, Toronto and Sydney, Australia. They have their own cookbook line. 1st things 1st: this place is easily missed. We were looking very much so like lost tourists when a cute guy asked us did we need help and gave us directions. They are most famous for their soft serve which they keep 3 flavors going on: one of them rotating flavors and one of them their most famous flavor which is cereal milk. It tastes exactly like your left over milk after eating a bowl of cereal. Yet it isn't too sweet which is nice. If you want they will sprinkle fresh corn flakes on top of your soft serve. They also sell baked goods like cookies and pie. Their dessert menu is pretty huge for a smaller space. There really isn't a place to sit inside so you will have to eat and walk.
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Amanda N.

That crack pie actually lives up to the hype! It tasted better the next day after it thawed a little bit. The cereal milk soft serve was strange and not up my alley but I would definitely recommend the crack pie and cookies any day :) We only bought a couple of cookies and wish we had purchased more. I loved the compost cookie with its awesome coffee bean? bits and texture as well as the birthday cake/sprinkle cookie which tasted exactly as it should but with that incredible momofuku cookie texture with just enough chewy and doughyness, yum! I havent tried the corn cookie yet which my friends were a little disappointed in but I honestly can't wait to try it. Hipster foodie heaven :D
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Patty K.

Wanted to give this place 12 stars (I soooooo love the cookbook and have cooked half my way through it) but I was a little disappointed that this midtown spot was so underwhelming. I know it's not the flagship store but I was too busy to head downtown on this trip. While the crack pie and the bagel bombs still deserve their five stars, the cookies didn't translate in their bland plastic packaging. And after spending all that money I could have used a nice little bag for my picnic in the park. Just sayin. Downtown still gets five stars tho!!!!
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Anita m.

Just try it once to say you took part in the phenomena known as Momofuku Milk Bar... but its otherwise just ok. If it weren't for the glaring neon pink 'MILK' sign glowing from within this place would be very easy to walk by unknown. If you just want a taste of the cereal milk soft serve, they do offer samples to try. There was also a lemon pound cake soft serve flavor on the night I went. Good solid milky consistency like McDonalds (who's soft serve is hands down the best I've ever had). The cornflake topping and fudge topping are an extra 75 cents each. The cookies are super sweet and on the chewy side. These are prepackaged and you can do a mix and match of $3.00 each or $2.50 for 3 or more. The more you buy, the more the prices dip. I bought the compost cookie and blueberries & cream. Crack pie - sold in individual slices ($4.50) or as an entire pie ($40!). I found this also to be incredibly too sweet and it did taste a little like pecan pie as another reviewer mentioned. I could only handle a few bites before passing it on bc I could feel my teeth rotting from the butter and sugar. Props to David Chang for originality but I've had my fill for now. Other than the compost cookie, the names of his sweets taste exactly like what you'd expect. Times 1000 more sugar.
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T. C.

Came here for the cereal milk ice cream.. it was delious! The corn flakes on top give it that salty crunch.. Also took some cookies home.. they were yummy! The place is small so its a to go spot.. staff was ok .. they didn't speak much looked mad or something. Ice cream is worth it.!
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Victoria L.

This place already have gotten tons of promotion over the years and I really think it's well worth it. Their cereal soft serve is literally one of the best dessert I have. If you like frosted flakes mix with ice cream, that is exactly what their signature dessert taste like. I like because it's not too sweet and the perfect amount of ice cream. However, the portion is small given the price. It's still a good place to try if you've never been.
(3)
Tiffany C.

Visited about 3 weeks ago with for friends while vacationing in NYC! Exceeded all my expectations. So happy I finally got to try it!
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Maeve M.

This review is only for the birthday truffles but they deserve about 10 stars - I expected good things when I ordered the three-pack since birthday-cake in truffle form seems right up Christina Tosi/Milk Bar's alley, but these far exceeded my expectations. I'm not sure I can articulate exactly why the truffles are so good, except that it reminded me of eating unbaked sugar cookie dough in its purest, sweetest form with just the right touch of salt. I honestly stopped talking when I took my first bite to truly savor the experience and the flavors. Strongly recommend!
(5)
Joe M.

Great spot, cereal milk say it with me 3x anything made with cereal milk is awesome, anything made with cereal milk is awesome, anything made with cereal milk is awesome! Creative quick dessert snacks, some of the best in the city
(4)
Gab G.

I had the crack pie and a compost cookie (not all at once). Both were good, but not thrilling. I liked the consistency of the pie--it reminded me of the chewy crust on lemon bars, which I love--but it was a little over priced at $5.50 especially considering how small it is. As for the cookie, it was also good, but just tasted like there was a lot of brown sugar involved. I was expecting more mix-ins. The internet was slow at this location today so it took forever, especially since I was trying to use a giftcard. I'll probably save the remainder of it for one of the restaurants.
(3)
Cody T.

3 stars for the Decor. Service is good. Food falls below average for the price. The pork buns are good except for the buns. They are not so soft and too much sauce. Like literally too much sauce, dripping all over the place and cannot taste the pork. The lobster fried rice was the only good part about the whole dining experience. The drink menu is extensive. Not good place to dine, rather a place to get good selection of drinks. The only thing that makes sense was the jerk chicken wings.amazing.besides that everything was not worth coming back.
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Pierre T.

Take it from someone who has simultaneously double fisted a Candy Pie and a Crack Pie, your taste buds have never met sweet until you come here. Crack Pie is hands down the single best dessert I have ever had the pleasure to know. I have tried to recreate it at home to no avail. Get yourself some crack pie so that you can say you have, then never come back because its probably 1 million calories.
(5)
Osa A.

The cereal&milk soft serve is definitely on the pricey side, but it's so worth it. I had the crunchy cornflakes with it and maaaannnnn listen!!! I recommend Milk to anyone who wants to try something new and different. I'm not a fan of the dark ambience. The moment that I walked in I felt like I was selling my soul for some delicious soft serve LOL The lady that served me was very personable and well informed of the treats. I'll be coming back to try more things!!! *thinking about it now *
(5)
Jen B.

Imagine s'mores combined with cornflakes, smashed up together and what do you get? A momofuku Chocolate Marshmallow and Cornflake Cookie! My absolute favorite cookie that they have there! Its chewy because of the marshmallow, slightly crunchy because of the cornflakes and semi sweet because of the chocolate chips. Pure bliss! I have also tried the rest of the cookies, and I'd have to say my next favorite would be the Corn Cookie. Sounds a bit odd, but trust me, its amazing. Tastes just like a buttered corn, expect sweeter. Their crack pie is delicious also, along with their cereal and milk soft serve! They are located right next to the Chambers Hotel, where you're able to bring your Momofuku goods to enjoy while being bale to relax. Also, they're open early, and close late, which is convenient.
(5)
Marti M.

I thought this place would be special and cute based on the photos online... but it's NOT. The girl behind the counter was a bore and looked unhappy and the pastries looked dry and not appealing... HOWEVER... the coffee and everything bagel bomb were a good start to our day to walk elsewhere! ;) If you want to grab a quick coffee go here but thats about it...
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Naz B.

The crack pie is good when shared with others (because it is oh so sweet/rich). My sister is borderline addicted to their birthday/cookie truffles. I am a big fan of the cereal milk soft serve. So good and not too sweet! Unfortunately, the service here is disinterested at best. This is not a place you want to linger. Take your crack pie + coffee and enjoy them at the little seating area by 58th and 5th or Central Park instead (less than a 10 min walk).
(3)
Elyssa J.

As a huge fan of momofuku milk bar, I discovered this location not to far from my office and decided to grab a quick treat. This spot is right in front of Ma Peche and is not easy to spot along the street. Inside is a bit darker and more trendy compared the to LES and UWS locations. Here you can easily grab the cookies from baskets along the walls and order all the other treats at the counter. The first time I came here, the counter girl was extremely nasty but gave me a huge portion of the cereal milk soft serve in a milk shake container. I certainly am not complaining, but the presentation came across as a bit sloppy and probably not up to David Chaing's standards. The second time, the counter girl was nice but new and my soft serve was a bit wobbly. Overall, for these sweets, I'll put up with iffy service and will certainly return here for coworker/intern treats.
(4)
Jenny S.

Overrated. The cereal is very salty and the softserve tastes like milk. If that's what you're expecting, then go for it but I think now I understand why people were buying other things (like cookies) instead?
(2)
Lan N.

Crack Pie is awesome! Cookies are awesome! I need some milk! Finding this place is a bit of a challenge. If you're walking on 56th street, stay on the sidewalk that's closer to 57th. I was on the other side looking both ways and could not find the store. The signage is to the side and not big on top so you'll miss it. They have a variety of cookies all pre-packaged so I got 3. Blueberries and Cream, Cornflake chocolate chip and compost cookie. They were all so delcious! I should have bought more and brought them home as gifts for people. I asked the worker and she said they should last about 7 days, in case you're wondering. The crack pie is in the refridgerated section and you'll have to ask the worker for them.
(4)
Evan J.

1/31/2015 update to prior review. This review is for the Milk Bar pop up in Madison Square Park and has influenced my feeling for the chain. I'm usually a huge Milk Bar fan and have been since before I moved to the city - but this was one of the worst experiences I've had at any restaurant in the city. Food: We ordered the miso cider and the cereal milk hot chocolate. The miso cider was lukewarm when it came out and tasted essentially like miso soup mixed with instant apple cider, not good. We honestly drank less than half and tossed it ($4). The cereal milk hot chocolate was the right temp but tasted like hot cereal milk with extra sugar added, pretty nasty IMHO but my wife thought it was okay ($4). Service: This was the real issue here, though it probably could have been saved by the food. We showed up at 12:20 on the first day it was supposed to open. Even though the website said 10 am, we were told it would be another 20 minutes until they opened, fine. We came back at 1 and ordered what I mentioned above. After about 10 minutes, two drinks came out and were immediately grabbed by the manager and taken to some folks sitting a ways away that hadn't ordered (owner?). 5 minutes later came the lukewarm cider. After another 5 minutes, we asked about our hot chocolate and were told it was on it's way. At this point, I asked if the drinks from before had been ours and was told yes immediately but that they would give us free cookies to make up for it. Another 5 minutes and we got the wrong type of hot chocolate which they apologized for and made a new one. I asked (I think, I hope, politely) if they would have told us about being passed over for drinks if I hadn't mentioned it and the girl and the counter started crying. We walked away at this point. We spent over a half hour waiting for two drinks standing outside in single digit temps. Overall, it was an awful experience. I understand they were having snafus with set up and am really okay with that, but I felt like they deliberately tried to deceive us regarding the drinks and, while free cookies are nice, doing the right thing is more important. This experience turned me off of Milk Bar entirely. This is coming from someone who owns the cookbook and has made several of the recipes.
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XB S.

The cereal milk was basically a small cup with corn flakes. Honestly it wasn't all that to me but I'm glad that I can finally say I came to Momofuku. Not sure if I would return. Overrated.
(3)
Reid S.

I think they put crack in their crack pie because it is out of this world. I believe Obama used that phrase recently. A MUST when I visit NYC is the momofuku milk bar, which has multiple locations around the city. I went to their 56th street location in midtown, which was impossible to find at night. I circled the damn block five or six times, it was stressful. The whole time my mouth is watering and I'm trying to smell my crack pie from the curb. After calming myself down, I see it, the dark black sign, I run in, thank the lord it is still open this late. I always order three slices of crack pies, just enough to satisfy me without completely burning a hole in my wallet. You have no idea how excited I am when I'm in the middle of the transaction. I'm drooling and salivating. Back outside the first crack pie is consumed. The sugar and butter and absolute wonder in the pie gets me going and I'm ready to meet friends. It's the kind of dessert that energizes you. I always regret, however, not trying anything else. I'm always in New York for a few days at a time so I only have a chance to visit momofuku milk bar once, twice if I'm lucky. That being said, I usually just get the one thing I base the entire trip on, the crack pie. Hashtag. CUH-RACK PIE! I usually tell people that it is one of the food wonders of the world, it's magnificent, sweet, salty, just a buttery explosion of delicious brilliance. I thank the pastry chef every time I eat a slice. I'm grateful for it, that's how much I love it. Again my only issue is the location and my inability to locate the storefront in fast time. Better signage or maybe a brighter sign would surely help customers like me who aren't the most familiar with every midtown eatery. It would definitely make the trek easier and less tiring! But then again, the journey is rather fun, and oh so worth it!
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Vincent L.

Yum Yum Yum. Had to come here after eating at Joe's Shanghai across the street. It could be a little tricky finding it because it's a bit hidden. But look for the signature Momofuku insignia. Came here with my cousins and their three little sons so we went cookie crazy. Typically $2.00 each but we did the 6 for $10.50 so they could try as many flavors as they could. So moist and soft with different textures to the bite depending on the cookie. Great gifts to take home for your loved ones. We collectively decided our rankings for the following flavors we tried: 1. COMPOST COOKIE: By far the favorite! So delicious on so many levels. 2. Cornflake Marshmallow: This was the favorite of the little ones because they like chocolate. 2. Blueberry and Cream: Adults that were partial to blueberry loved this one! I included myself to the vote. 4. Peanut Butter: Least favorite of the four we tried. Also wanted to try the Blueberry Miso soft serve because it was different. And it's definitely an acquired taste. It has a lingering dried prune taste you would find in an Asian Market. I prefer the cereal milk in the shake form over this. This has been a MUST visit pit stop for my travels to Manhattan. Until next time!
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Christina Z.

Tried the crack pie - do not know why it's so hyped up. Just getting a whole bit of solid sugar/butter/flour flavored stuff on a cookie crust. I liked the cookie crust, but this is totally a one-time thing for me. Soft Serv: they always use the cereal milk base, which I really dislike due to the "cooked milk" flavor which I have never liked as a kid. Honestly I can just make a crack pie myself with less sugar and it may just taste better just because it isn't going to give you a heart attack nearly as fast :P
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Karen S.

While I admire David Chang, I'm completely infatuated with Christina Tosi & her genius creativity with baked goods. After dinner at Ma Peche (read my review), we stopped by to grab a few things. The Compost cookie didn't sound very appetizing just by its name; but fear not. While I am still not sure what's exactly in the cookie, I really liked the balance of sweet & savory. The famous Crack pie is named as much because the filling is truly addictive. It had great density but didn't feel too thick/sticky & it was sweet without getting to the point of cloying. I wish the crust was a bit less greasy but it's probably because I let it sit for a day(ish). The last thing we got was the Corn cookie. Now, we've made these cookies at home before & they have turned out decent. But even though we followed the recipe to a T, the one we bought was much more buttery & had a much ore intense corn flavor. The cashier was very nonchalant, or as my friend calls it, very "brooklyn". But hey, she did her job.
(4)
Harlow G.

3 weekends in a row of the Momofuko Milk Bar Birthday Cake for all my leo friends! Each time a huge hit at the party! (FYI, they even ship to LA!) What can I say but they make a great cake?! And really they capture what's fun about a birthday cake and that's cool. PS: Really like the apple cake too and German chocolate, but the Birthday cake is the best in my book!
(5)
Mary H.

We had an impromptu trip to NYC last Thanksgiving, so I was pretty much playing everything by ear and had a "whatever" kind of attitude about where we went to eat. This was the only place I HAD to go to. It was ridiculously cold, and I'm from LA, but that did not stop me from hightailing it to Momofuku Milk Bar. The shop is tucked away and easily passable. You know, like one of those super cool clubs that you have to be in the know to get to. I immediately went for the crack pie. OMG. You can't believe that this incredibly blah-looking triangle could pack that much taste or that it could be so addicting, but the name is no joke. However, I have to say the corn cookie was the most surprising. Very unusual and the salty-sweet and grainy texture is memorable. I also had the birthday cake truffles, which were dense and raw cookie dough-like. A little went a long way. Milk Bar has NYC and celebrity-standing pricing so beware. However, I did not mind, and the next time I'm in NYC, I plan on trying just about one of everything and bringing extra back home in an empty tupperware.
(5)
Gina C.

After yelping a dessert place we found this place and were so glad we did. Love the cereal milk ice cream and crack pie was pretty delicious too. Glad we found this spot!
(5)
Helena S.

In terms of food, the cereal milk soft serve is good! In terms of service, it's not the best. I felt rushed when I got to the register and the person helping us was not very nice. Overall, a fine experience but not something I'd prioritize on my trips to NYC.
(3)
Michelle H.

I was in New York for the weekend to watch my brother perform in a show, and one of my close friends recommended us to try this place out. The place is tiny, no seating, but there was some seating in the hotel that was connected in the back. I got the Crack Pie and pretzel milk. The lady who served me was badass but super nice and chill, and had our order ready really fast. First impression of the crack pie: This is so sweet, my tastebuds are exploding (not in a good way). After a few more bites: this is pretty good. Halfway through the pie: holy sh$%, did they put ACTUAL crack in this?? It's amazing. Pretzel milk tasted like pretzels and milk. Salty milk (innuendo intended?). It wasn't amazing, and unless you really like your milk to taste like pretzels, I wouldn't recommend it. Overall a pretty positive experience.
(4)
Xavier S.

Momofuku Milk Bar has a location right at the entrance to MÃ¡ PÃªche. The walls are adorned with baskets of the varieties of cookies sold here such as compost, corn or blueberries and cream. I had the Cereal Milk soft serve with added crunch on the outside, in addition to the one at the bottom of the cup. It tasted excellent, just as it did in the East Village location. The cereal milk tastes like the sweetened milk from cereal soaked up in the bowl. There's no seating on the inside but you can score one right outside the window.
(5)
Helen B.

This review is based on the cereal milk soft serve with cereal on top. Came in on a Sunday night. The milk bar is small but the people at the counter are on point. They gave us a sample of the cereal milk soft serve, which, alone, I was not a fan of. The chick working there was like "You have to try it with the cereal!" She sprinkled some cereal atop our little sample and it made ALL the difference. Sweet + salty crunch = Noms. We got one to share. Tip: If you're getting the cereal milk soft serve with cereal on top, ask for the cereal in the small sample cups instead. That way you can dip the ice cream into the cereal. When they put the cereal around the edges of the ice cream, it falls and gets messy. Def want to return for the other yummy goodies.
(4)
James B.

dingy, dirty and too dark, but some of the items we purchased were delicious. we both loved the truffles but the prepackaged snacks made the process feel cheap. dont know if I'll be back
(3)
Jaclyn C.

This review is only for the cereal milk frozen yogurt. Omg this literally tasted like my milk after my cereals been soaked in it. I got it topped with cornflakes. The cornflakes are kind of salty which I loved. It was the perfect mix of sweet and salty. First they put cornflakes on the bottom then fill the top with yogurt and then sprinkle more cornflakes on top. Definitely coming again, I want to taste the crack pie.
(4)
Keith P.

Cookies... milk... milk flavored yogurt.... this place is dessert for the culinary insane. Seriously, who would make milk flavored froyo? And who would buy it? Good marketing ploy from Momofuku . Cookies were good-- creative--- a bit stale-- but I would definitely buy them again. Worker of the day was a sass pot, but I mean that in a good way if you are used to sass pots. The pork buns I ordered came in two, and they were too fusion-y. I wish they were more traditional and larger-- too small-- needed more meat. Enough said.
(3)
Rebecca R.

Cookies were good, but not as amazing as I once remembered. Very cool selections thought.
(3)
Anna M.

I've heard a lot of hype about this place, but I have to be honest - It's not THAT great. I had the cereal milk soft serve with cornflake crunch and hot fudge. Total came out to almost $7. Very overpriced, as is everything in the city. Soft serve was okay at best. I wouldn't order it again and it's nothing worth a walk or subway ride for.
(3)
Anne S.

Debating between cereal milk ice cream and crack pie? Here's a hint: ask for a sample of the cereal milk ice cream, then order the crack pie. The sample of ice cream is at least a couple mouthfuls in size, and to be honest I wasn't a fan. It's actually not as sweet as people say it is -- there's a distinct "cereal grain" flavor that sort of tempers the sweetness and makes it just, well, a little odd. I know I'm in the minority here, but all I'm saying is that you should sample it before you order. Now, the crack pie, on the other hand? For those wondering what on earth that is anyway, it's basically the most insanely rich chess pie you've ever had. Yes, let this Southerner explain to you the most divine concept we call chess pie...it's basically eggs, butter, sugar, heavy cream, and cornmeal. Yes, cornmeal. That, my friends, is what Momofuku calls crack pie (check their own recipe website for confirmation of those ingredients -- scroll down to the "filling" part: milkbarstore.com/main/prâ€¦ ). Having had many chess pies in my life time, I can tell you that I've never had one as insanely good as Momofuku's crack pie. So, it looks like you Northerners have conquered the South again. Congrats. Please now just finish the job and open a store here already. By the way, this particular location is insanely hard to find. It's pretty much right across from Joe's Shanghai, but there is hardly any signage on the street. Just be warned! We walked right past it the first time (on the opposite side of the street), even though we were looking for it.
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Anchisa P.

3.5 stars. Had their cereal milk soft serve. Pretty good and worth the stop if you are in the area but nothing so special that you have to trek there to get it if you live far away. Some nice summer treats in a cute shop.
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Vanessa B.

Not sure why this place is so popular. We got the Greatest Hits which is crack pie, a compost cookie, bday truffles and cereal milk ice cream w/cereal. The crack pie and the bday truffles were way too sweet for me, and the compost cookie and ice cream were fine but nothing great. I enjoy baking so I'm definitely hard to please when it comes to desserts, but I've had lots of better desserts at other places. Definitely not worth coming back, at least for me.
(2)
Shreena L.

Had a corn flake chocolate chip marshmallow cookie and it was exactly as advertised. Don't know if it was worth all the hype... I expected a bakery to have fresh baked cookies but everything there was already packaged. Still worth the visit though!
(3)
Lina C.

CEREAL MILK soft serve. Tastes exactly like what it is: the milk left after eating a bowl of cereal. I wonder how they make it... I got cornflake topping for my serve soft (because that's what all the yelp pictures are). I should've just got the soft serve, it tastes so much better just by it self without the cornflakes.
(4)
ArJay P.

Cereal Milk with Cornflake Crunch: probably the best ice cream I've ever had in my life. and the Cornflakes add to the flavor and texture! The mix of the crunch of the cornflakes and the cereal milky flavor of the ice cream leaves you wanting more.
(5)
Juju W.

Small, little oasis that serves cookies, ice cream, coffee and pastries filled with cheese or meat. I stopped here one frigid afternoon to get out of the cold. Yummy snacks that are a little too sweet for me. Coffee is okay, good deal. They had a special for $7, coffee (any size), cookie and a bun. I got the veggie one with cheese. Very yummy. Only downside is that this is a "to go" place, with no place to sit, we snuck pass Ma Peche entrance to the hotel lobby and warmed up. Workers here take their time to explain their offerings, with no rush, even though there was a 6 person deep line. Good thing, if you're a tourist or not in a rush. If you want coffee quick on the run, go to Dunkin Donuts :) btw, its serve yourself coffee, like in Panera Bread.
(4)
Laurice S.

Great sweets but it's a lil overpriced. I love the crack pie, compost cookie, and confetti cookies. Everyone loves the cereal milk but I'm slightly lactose intolerant. This location is next to ma peche and is more of a grab and go.
(4)
Cory K.

Their signature Cereal Milk ice cream is a fun treat. They were brewing Stumptown Hairbender. Frankly it's very hard to get a good cup of coffee in this area, but theirs was consistently good.
(4)
Andrea C.

Not impressed. Tiny shop with no where to sit and a line outside the door because no one knows better - let me save you the wait - NOT WORTH IT. Ordered 3 cookies for $5.50 and a piece of the crack pie, the cashier whips out prepackaged cookies and tiny pie piece in a box. Don't got there expecting anything freshly baked, there's no where in there to even bake anything. There's a reason there's a sign on the cash register saying "No refunds or returns" - that should have been the first troubling sign at a "bakery". The cookies and pie were average at best - and I'm not picky about desserts. I've had better cookies from Panera that taste more fresh and are half the price.
(1)
Arlynn A.

Love their marshmallow cookie! Yummy and chewy. I also love their cereal milk cone topped with buttery corn flakes of some sort. It's a must in NYC even in cold weather.
(5)
Alice K.

Cup - $4.50 Pint - $8 Topping - $.75 I got the cereal milk soft serve cup with corn flakes topping. It really tasted like the milk after finishing a bowl of cereal. Not sure what the hype is.
(2)
Mimi T.

Everything here is delicious. Being a cookie monster, my favorite is the compost cookie and the cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow. Honestly, all I can say is just do yourself a favor and stop by for any of these noms. You'll be glad you did.
(5)
Julia M.

Truly I don't understand the hype for this place... I got the cereal milk ice cream with corn flakes and it literally just tastes like a thick, cold milk with salty corn flakes. I threw away half of it. Go for the Insta pic, because it does look nice in pictures, but not for the actual taste or enjoyment.
(2)
Stephanie D.

The Capn Crunch-style ice cream here is something of the gods. It's absolutely amazing. There is definitely an authentic taste there that is both fun and intense. Definitely worth the price. Their crack pie is also delightful. Would highly recommend this place for a dessert after eating at Momofuku's Noodle Bar, especially during the summer.
(5)
Alina K.

Went there first time during my visit to NYC from LA in November 2013 - got the crack pie and was blown away. So flavorful and delicious that it is truly addictive hence the name I assume. Ever since each time I am in NYC - I just have to stop by for some yummy stuff. And just now I discovered that they can deliver anywhere in the USA! Ordered a box of mixed cookies and B'day truffles got it delivered to LA within 3 days at most and God knows it puts all cookies, pies and deserts in LA to shame! Totally a must try!
(5)
Sandy L.

Not too long of a line. Ordered blueberry cream and compost cookie to go. Ordered a small milk cereal soft serve to enjoy immediately with corn flakes. Make sure to ask for it in a plastic cup, you get more :) happy eating! Nice lounging area.
(5)
Dex Y.

The soft serve cereal milk was fantastic. It has a light but very pleasant flavor. For first-timers you can't go wrong with it. The crack pie slice was a bit too small but still worth recommending. Rich flavor but not sugary. It tastes kind of like super condensed custard.
(4)
Jason L.

Pretty solid dessert especially the cake balls, but the cost is a little high and the variety is limited.
(3)
Beau S.

SO GOOD!! Everything!! Cereal Milk ice cream is exactly what it sounds like and all the cookies are amazing !! YOU HAVE TO GET THE CRACK PIE!! don't look at the ingredients because they are all evil but this pie is so rich and sooo good. Basically a butter, sugar, cream,egg, vanilla pie but has so much flavor!! If you have had Canadian butter tarts you already will recognize the flavor except without the raisins. oh yeah I also had the Bagel bomb which is a donut hole made of bagel filled with cream cheese and and chives. It was ok. But, the egg cheddar danish is well worth it!
(5)
Melissa M.

Meh. The desserts in this place are just ok. The crack pie is prepackaged in small cardboard containers. The pie is shown all beautiful and in a complete pie and then you get this prepackaged thing. We took it back to our hotel and tried it. I love love sweets but this was just so sickly. It was just pure sugar. The other one we tried was Candybar pie and it also was just too much. It was like every candy bar combined into one. The place is super hard to find, but it's cute, tucked away on a quiet street. We only found it by looking for the actual address. Be warned that this is take out only. Get your items and head on out. There is no where for you to sit or really to even stand and eat. There were lots of different options here and I loved the idea behind so many of them, but the execution just wasn't good. It wasn't bad but it wasn't good. 3 stars.
(3)
Sophia W.

This place was hard to find. Nestled between two gigantic buildings, there was no street sign other than a very chic, very small sign mounted on next to a very large, very dark door. It really did look like a bar, inside as well as outside. The milk and cereal ice cream. As others noted, it was rather odd tasting. Slightly tangy/sweet in a way. Too expensive. Wouldn't get again. That corn cookie tho! A wondrous creature of David Chang's empire. Don't think twice. You like dense, freshly baked corn bread don't you? Same idea. The cookie is chewy and moist, sweet and tasty. 4/5 stars. It did have a slightly strange, artificial butter aftertaste. I also don't see why they couldn't make them fresh instead of selling them packaged. The ingredients weren't out of the ordinary, and I'm sure they must have a kitchen back there.
(3)
Debra T.

A hidden gem! And I literally mean hidden, because it took my boyfriend and I forever to find this Momofuku Milk Bar location. The door was so small and concealed in between hotels. This isn't the actual Momofuku Milk Bar location, but it's perfect for when you want delicious Crack Pie for dessert and don't want to travel across town to East Village.
(4)
Khalfan B.

I love the cereal milk try it , unbelievable taste also try ice cream with cornflakes worth it !
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Anni D.

Cereal milk ice cream!!! Although they don't have a seating area, you're allowed to take your ice cream to the hotel lobby next door. A lot of comfy couches upstairs. Quiet environment to enjoy your ice cream!
(4)
Bhumendra J.

The cookies are mediocre at best. Highly over priced. Costco is much better. Highly disappointed
(1)
Marilyn T.

At first I didn't understand the obsession with the Cereal Milk soft serve, but now that I've had it, I love it. I like the slightly icy texture, and the flavor really is like the cereal soaked milk from childhood. As for cookies, they're surprisingly still fresh despite being pre-packaged: - Compost cookie: the everything cookie with lots if different textures - Double chocolate cookie: very chocolatey - Corn cookie: my favorite, like a cornbread cookie that melts in your mouth Their drip coffee is from Stumptown, which is a bonus. I definitely needed coffee to balance out all the sweets!
(4)
Christine P.

I have been to Momofuku's Brooklyn locations before but this was my first time visiting one of their locations in the city. The location itself is in a nice building, a shop attached to the entrance of Ma Peche, maybe this had something to do with the poor service I received. I had reserved a cake that morning and they were even difficult on the phone, but I thought maybe it's just a bad connection. I told the women that worked at the counter that I was picking up the cake, and was going to buy some other treats as well. I'm listing off the treats I want and the cashier was ringing them up, but the other woman wasn't getting them or putting them in the bag, she was just staring at my cake. The cashier finally asked her to get the other treats and she started putting them in the bag. I paid for my order, the receipt doesn't tell you what you bought, and I notice I was missing a slice of Crack Pie. I tell the cashier and she starts to fight me on it and I just ask her to look up the order. She saw that I was right and threw the slice in my bag. I asked for an inscription on the cake, which momofuku's website says they do and both women said they didn't do that. I was very disappointed in my experience at this store. I was tempted to give this location one star, but I couldn't because of the delicious baked goods. I think this store needs to be restaffed with people who know the meaning of customer service and like to do their job.
(2)
Mindy T.

Obsessed with their cookies!!! Service could be better/friendlier. Crack pie is ok.
(4)
Victoria J.

Last summer I used to come here a lot because the ceral milk ice cream was so amazing. Back then, they used to put it in those plastic cups but I guess they dont do that anymore. This ruined the experience for me because the cereal flakes were going everywhere and the ice cream melted upon walking into the heat. Also, I paid an extra 75 cents for those corn flakes and they all just fell off at the counter. I asked them if they had anything else they could put it in besides that flimsy cup, and they just said no...while there was a plastic cup sitting right there. It also took three of them to serve me and they still managed to mess up the order the first time around. I loved the ice cream but I won't be back because I have a low tolerance for places that don't value customer service.
(3)
Winnie K.

I didn't get a chance to try the soft serve... definitely something to do on our next trip. The cookies are great and also great to bring back for friends as they are individually wrapped. My favorite are the compost cookie and the sweet corn cookie. I was quite popular when I got home!
(4)
Dolph G.

The cereal ice cream is good an unique but...the cookies are pre packaged and the selection is very limited. Overall we were not impressed. Had better memories of this in the east village a couple of years ago.
(3)
Jamie C.

Yum! We ordered one of their cakes for a friend's birthday and it was definitely the best cake I ever had. It was essentially layered funfetti cake and what tastes like cheesecake frosting with little bits of cookies in each bite! It was so delicious!!
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Thao N.

Interesting selection of cookies and snacks! I ordered the cereal soft serve with crunch and was pleased. The soft serve in cereal flavor actually tastes like milk and cereal! The crunch topping was definitely the highlight. Without it? I don't know if I would have been so impressed. I also ordered a cereal milkshake. It was very thick and rich, nothing to write home about. I would skip on that next time and just get the soft serve. Out of all the cookies, I would say the compost is the best. If I can remember correctly, it was firmer compared to the others and had a coffee/caramel hint to it. The blueberry one was not bad either. If I happened to be in the neighborhood and was craving sweets, I'll definitely stop by. Great people behind the counter and excellent customer service. They even hooked me up with a free bottle of water! When I asked for a cup because the water was for a pooch, they proceeded to whip out a jar of milk bone treats! Dog friendly with yummy sweets?? A double thumbs up (and paws up) in my book.
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John B.

I come here every single time I am in NYC to pick up desserts to bring back for my wife who loves this place. This time I got 6 cookies and 2 crack pies for $21.50 which considering NYC prices really is not too bad. Despite being baked off site, the desserts are always so fresh. I appreciate that there are a bunch of locations around town. This is a great place for locals as well as tourists. I would some time like to eat at the restaurant itself.
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Kitty K.

Came here on the way to work to pick up a cake for my coworker's bday. A handful of people inside. One girl was working. Service was quick. Cake was OK, nothing special just cute to look at. Truffles were consistent with what I remember in the past=yummy! Wouldn't go out of my way to come back to this location but a good spot for tourists in the area.
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Truc T.

I was gravely disappointed that they didn't have a lot of ice cream flavors to choose from. Only two flavors were available when I came there. I went on the adventurous side and picked the cinnamon pineapple flavor. The taste was a bit overwhelming and strong at first. After a few licks, I grew to like it though.
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Mai N.

The crack pie is so good!! Must try!! We also tried the compost cookie and candy bar pie which were decent but def not as good as the crack pie! The pork bun was also good Theres no seating in monofuku itself but they have a nice lounge next door where you can sit and enjoy your food.
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Mel B.

My cousin's BFF had gotten married a few years ago and had these crack pies as one of their wedding giveaways. They lived in LA and had these shipped. I saw pics of folks and their crack pie. They looked so happy with their crack pie. I wanted to get my crack pie. I had the opportunity to finally come and get my own the last time I visited NYC. I even brought some back home to Cali. The crack pie was just okay to me. It was too sweet for my taste. It reminded me of my mama's pecan tarts without the pecans... so the crust and the filling. It wasn't that great. I bought a few cookies and the only one that really stood out for me was the compost cookie. I love the texture and the sweetness and saltiness of the cookie. It's unlike anything I've had before. Not sure if I will return with so many other places that serve good dessert. At least I got a chance to say I've had crack pie!
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S M.

I've had the classic birthday cake from here a few times and thought it was really good and cute (better be for that price!) so I decided to get a bunch of cookies to bring for a weekend away...pretty big disappointment. When I first walked in, I was confused to see that all of the cookies are pre-packaged -- as I suspected, they didn't end up tasting very fresh even though I put them straight into the fridge and we ate them within a few days. I got at least one of each type and they were all just okay. I did get one pack of the birthday truffles, though, and those were delicious. All in all, I don't think this place lives up to the hype/is worth the prices, but I'm giving 3 stars since I can't deny how good the cake is.
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Jihye B.

The dessert is great if you're into real buttery and sugary American desserts (I am, thankfully). It's not cheap, but I've frankly tried to replicate Tosi's recipes before and besides cereal milk, a lot of these desserts take a lot of time and rarer ingredients and equipment than I can afford. The location isn't bad. The line is long, as expected in any trendy tourist spots in NYC. They were constantly running out of things while we were standing in line. They had people waiting for the cereal milk soft serve, they ran out of one of the flavors of packages cookies out in the front, etc.. The place is tiny. Frankly, I'm really not sure why they don't just open up the restaurant space for Milk Bar customers when it's not a meal time. It seems like a good move to me, especially during the cold season. I'm not even talking about tables-- just a bit of standing room would be great.
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Shannon Z.

I didn't like this place at all :( The holy grail cereal milk soft serve wasn't sweet at all. I was expecting something like the milk I'd get from the end of eating a frosted flakes cereal but this one was probably just regular basic corn flakes soaked in milk.. no buenooooo. The ice cream was quite bland and salty. I also tried 3 of their cookies, their confetti cookie, the blueberry cream one and the cornflake chocolate chip with marshmellow. Bleghhhhh. I wouldn't recommend it at all. They were all so chewy and has such a weird taste to them all. The blueberry cream cookie was the best of the 3. Maybe it's because Milk bar is so different from my usual dessert taste palette that I did not enjoy this place very much but I'm really not a picky eater in general so I don't know if it was me or this place really didn't reach my expectations AT ALL.
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Chi S.

If there's anything better than Milk Bar, I don't want to try it, since I'll basically be a whale then
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Biru S.

This place was a bit of a disappointment for me after hearing all the hype. The cereal milk soft serve ice cream was OK at best. i will give them props for creativity on the flavor, but the small bathroom cup sized portion made me sad. I then tried the corn cookie...it tasted decent but it was nothing out of this world. I really wish I could've given you guys a higher score...but... sorry.
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Andrea N.

The compost cookie is very good. The cornflake ice cream not my favorite. It's too milky
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Ruby Y.

Two stars because the service was horrible, I'd give the service alone zero stars if I could. I ordered a slice of crack pie and a pork bun from the server. The chalk board with the menu didn't list the price for the pork bun, so when I saw the server ring it up and it was TEN DOLLARS, I asked her immediately if I could cancel the order. I was very polite about it, I told her, you know what, actually I don't need the bun, did you already put an order in for it? If you did I'll take it, if not if you could cancel it that'd be great. She just looked at me with a blank stare on her face and said "i have to order it." so since I assumed that meant she hadn't ordered it yet I asked her to just cancel it, but then she rolled her eyes at me and told me that she'd already put in the order, which was definitely not what she'd told me a second ago, and stormed to the back to cancel the order. Otherwise, the crack pie was pretty delicious, I'd give it 4 stars because it's a bit pricey at over 5 dollars for the slice and also a touch too sweet, but good for sharing or having with some tea/water. Go for the pie, but don't expect to be treated well.
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Victoria L.

Let's be honest, the cereal milk could use much more cereal flavor. I love the idea but the execution missed its mark. I took a swig expecting a flush of crazy flavored milk indulgently infused with sweet fruity goodness but what I got was a mouthful of something in between milk and what I imagine play dough tastes like, which needless to say, left a less than desirable taste in my mouth.
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Michelle S.

The place is small and dark, and the displays aren't the most beautiful- the cookies are just all packaged and placed in tin bins on the side. I tried a sample of the cereal milk soft serve and it takes exactly like milk with cereal, but I'm not a fan of milk so I didn't order it. I tasted the crack pie, which people rave about, but I wasn't a fan. It's very dense and tastes like a condensed form of the inside of pecan pie. It is good for a few bites, but too much even for the very small slice that you get.
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Victoria X.

Get the crack pie, but have milk on hand; sweet treat! I also tried the Grasshopper pie but I'm not a huge fan of mint so I didn't really like it all that much since the taste of mint was pretty distinct in that pie. If you are a fan of mint, the Grasshopper pie is the way to go!
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Rik F.

The cereal milk is seriously delicious. It's not too sweet which is perfect. The corn flake topping is delicious too. The portion is not as large as I would have liked but that's just the glutton in me talking.
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Riss S.

Best unique sweets ever!!! Cereal milk is like nothing other! Obviously the crack pie is unreal
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Eugenia L.

I had high hopes. I got the cereal milk soft serve and bought a few cookies as souvenir. Haven't tried the cookies yet but the soft serve was just ok. I actually prefer good vanilla soft serve over that one. It had good texture, however, the flavor was just so so. Will update when i tried the cookies
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Mela C.

Tried the crack pie and compost cookie and found them both too sweet. Had a taste of the cereal milk ice cream, and it indeed tasted like cereal--interesting. :)
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Dave H.

I was visiting mid-town Manhattan and stumbled upon this place after dinner. Was a decent line, so I assumed it must be good. Me and my group weren't disappointed. The cereal milk was very unique and tasty. I added the corn flakes and hot fudge to spruce it up. Honestly, it probably only needed the corn flakes. My buddy also picked up a cookie which seemed solid, but perhaps not as fresh as it could be? Hard to tell in the packaging. I recommend this for a unique dessert experience.
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Chelsea T.

The cereal milk ice cream is a thing of beauty. I get emotional thinking about how delicious it is.
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Diana M.

Was around the area and wanted to try momofuku milk bar again. Had the cereal milk soft serve ice cream again but this time decided to add TOPPINGS (cereal) and it certainly made it BETTER. The crunch and saltiness pf the cereal toppings complimented the ice cream. YUM! Had the compost cookie and the cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow cookie. They are thin but very soft. I am a cookie girl. And of the two, the compost would have to be the winner - this cookie goes up on the my top 5 cookies! Loved the flavors. Not to sweet. It's a salty-sweet combo. The cornflake ccm cookie was okay, good. Service can def be better . Girl on the counter can be nicer.
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Shari B.

As someone who's an avid baker and owns the Momofuku Milk Bar recipe book, I have a deep appreciation for all things coming out of this bakery. The recipes are quite complex and some are hard to master. Whenever I'm in NY, I always come here to grab two of each of their cookies plus, as it's summer, I ordered the cereal milk soft serve with cornflakes. SO GOOD. I love this bakery and will keep coming back whenever I'm in town.
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Becca H.

Cereal milk soft serve was delicious with the corn flakes crunch. We lucked out and walked in right when there wasn't a line. I also picked up a compost cookie and birthday cake truffles to try tomorrow.
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Joyce C.

Tiny dessert shop. I bought cereal milk ice soft serve, compost cookie, and the infamous CRACK PIE. Lol. Came out to $14+. It was soooo good that I looked up the pie recipe online and tried making it. Followed it to the T. Lol. Just get it from the bakery shop.
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Mickey F.

"Way too much hype" methinks. "Can't possibly live up to expectations..." is what I said to my friends as we waited in line. And yet I was wrong. Truly unique and excellent milk treats for humans! All you need to try is the following: Crack Pie and Cereal Milk Shake.
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Michael M.

I cannot take a trip to New York without visiting this spot for a sweet fix. First of all, they have amazing coffee, every time I have been, their barrista has made me an excellent cappuccino. Their desserts are fun and delicious. I always love the Composte Cookie and Crack Pie and the Cereal Milk soft serve. The service is always friendly and very patient explaining everything. I've been several times, and I always have a consistently great experience. The space is really small, so the best times to go are non-rush times. If you go too late in the morning on weekends, you may find yourself waiting for a while for service. Don't miss it. I think they have a few locations throughout the city, so you'll be able to find one without have to trek too far I'm sure.
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Jenn S.

Crack pie is awesome but I'm a bigger fan of the corn cookie...so so so good! Their cereal milk soft serve is delicious as well. My ultimate fave here is their Thanksgiving sandwich that they only bring out for the month of November. It's exactly what you think but a trillion times better!
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Michelle K.

Everything on the menu is a bit on the pricey side but well worth it! The crack pie is to die for and it pairs really nicely with a bottle of their cereal milk. I brought a crack pie to one of my meetings and it was definitely a crowd pleaser! I'd also recommend the birthday truffles and cereal milk soft serve. I wasn't too much of a fan of the compost cookies - could be a hit or miss for some people. I recently found out but if you go towards the back, there's a bar area. Be sure to pop in during happy hour and they have daily happy hour specials.
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Matthew Z.

My complex relationship with the House of David Chang continues. Though I love the man, as evidenced by my past trip to Noodle Bar, his execution and delivery can fail to meet expectations. With this in mind, I approached Milk Bar with fearful optimism; enough to be excited but aware that I might be disappointed. And overall.....I have to say the man, the myth the legend and his pastry team did not let me down. While I only sampled the Cereal Milk soft serve, I do have to give it credit for meeting the hype...it legit tastes like milk left in a cereal bowl...wild, imaginative and just plain funky. Though the crack pie ($5.50) can be addictive if you have a loaded sweet tooth, to me, it wasn't as "crack"ed up as it has been proclaimed to be. Honestly, it was just too sweet and was very one note on butter, butter, and butter. The biggest surprise though were the cookies. Priced quite fairly for the quality and size of these monsters (3 for $5.50), my girlfriend and I split a chocolate, corn, and compost variety pack. The chocolate was superb, the corn tasted like a corn muffin, and the compost cookie is every drunk persons compilation of midnight snacks and hangover coffee merged into an edible disk. Though I do not think I could do a Milk Bar run on a daily basis, the products that come out of the soft serve machine and oven are crazy and tasty enough to live up to the hype.
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Meredith F.

Did the one in SOHO close? Their ice cream is an all-time favorite of mine.
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Sophie P.

This location is tucked between other large buildings. Keep your eye out for a small "momofuku" sign by the door. The door is literally 1 ft. wide. I had to try the famous crack pie and cereal milk soft serve with corn flakes. Unfortunately, neither of these desserts were that amazing to me. The crack pie: too sweet and tasted as if it had been sitting there (not fresh). It tasted a little artificial also. Cereal milk soft serve: The soft serve was okay, but nothing spectacular. The corn flakes seemed to be stale - I don't know if it was just that day or if they're supposed to taste like that.
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Christie Y.

Overrated! Both pork buns and Cereal Milk ice cream. I really tried to like them both but I believe both were hugely overrated. Yeah they weren't bad but I was expecting greatness. The ice cream didn' feel "heavy" and the Pork Buns had a bit too much sauce in it that it overwhelmed the pork and the bun... However, I do love their cookies though.
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Claudine V.

Waking up early... From midtown... To get the bagel bomb.. Holy MF!!!!! It is the bomb!! Compost and corn cookie- holy moly. So delectable, buttery , chewy and freakin' delicious. I can't wait to come back this afternoon to get a dozen of compost, corn and bagel bomb and bring it back. Definitely worth my walk from the hotel thru the cold winter of Manhattan to get these delectable goodies. I hope they can open a branch on the west coast. If you're here in New York they have 5 locations - you definitely and cannot and should not miss it. I heart you Momofuku!!
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Eli Y.

The compost cookie will blow your mind! So this review is really only for one thing...but I feel that since that one thing is SO good I'll just give everything else the benefit of the doubt. I came to NY for a week and asked some yelpers for a few suggestions of where to go. Sherrie H. in particular told me that I had to go to Momofuku Milk Bar and try the compost cookie. THANK YOU SHERRIE!! It was absolutely amazing. They put just about everything that is delicious into one cookie and it comes out like a flavor explosion of epic proportions. When in NYC you must stop by and give it a taste. Next time I'm in town I'll try out more amazing options.
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Mem R.

How could I not? A bagel bomb to fill the aching hole in my stomach, a cereal milk thickshake (I miss it so much whenever I think about it like RIGHT NOW) for the cruise back down the Avenue of the Americas, and a pair of takeaway pork buns from Ma Peche to scoff in front of my family like a true foodie. A pile of sweet treats that may or may not have also left with me (including a free trio of birthday truffles thanks to my birthday the day before) was truly savoured over the coming days. I even managed to smuggle a pair of cookies as far as the international flight out of JFK, homeward bound, before they got opened and devoured. (Btw thanks cookies, you got me through a pretty arduous nineteen hour flight.)
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Nygos F.

Tried the cereal milk and have to say if you read through other comments you won't be surprised by it. The novelty is nice and worth a try but it is overpriced.
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Kyle Tweil K.

I am little surprised by seeing their rating score on Yelp. This is not the frustration. You usually get the frustration when you have any expectation. I've never heard a word about location, visited the site leading by friend, and it was when we were seeking for the desert right after delightful Sushi dinner at Hatsuhana. I have cereal milk soft serve as I was craving for an ice cream. And here is review for it.. -1 star : $4.50 is the price and they give you a cup size of which you can barely fit the bottom part of sugar cone. What a small portion!? -1 star : They put the ice cream in that tiny cup in shape of Super Mario mushroom. You know how soft serve gets melted quickly. It didn't take more than 2 min that my hand became same color as their ice cream. -1 star: The taste...are you people serious about calling this one sweet? It is taste like milk from leftover cereal. AH-HA! perhaps that is why it calls "cereal milk"! Jeez...I never like the taste at all. Somehow it was very crowded when I went in there. It made me little upset because there was no line right behind us. One lady who came in little after me asked one of worker if they can get some sample of ice cream but they were rejected . C'mon guys!! there is no line and you can simply offer the sample so lady doesn't suffer with this!! Or is that your sales method? Clever then-
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Barry T.

This place will always be on my NYC bucket list because I love the cookies there. What I've tried so far is the Blueberry & cream cookie, and the compost cookie. You can even buy your own cookie mix to take back and make (but personally I'd just go with what they sell, less messy in the kitchen). Was a little pricey, but then again Momofuku is one of those establishments with a cult like following.
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Eric I.

Ok--I can see how this is a hip and trendy place. Also, the owners are trying very hard. The cookie range from ok to very good. They are not to die for. The soft serve was creative, but not the best tasting stuff out there. There are no seats and it's location is hidden. I was looking for it and walked by it twice--them again maybe they are going for that hidden gem sort of feel. Give it a shot if you like.
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Angela L.

The ice cream is so good but the service on the evening that we went was AWFUL! The person taking our money was not communicating what the person behind him needed to make. It took us 25 minutes to get 2 milk with flakes from the time our money was taken at the register....The day time is better staffed and service is much more organized.
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Victoria C.

The cookies are okay. They sound better than they taste. The crack pie is great (which I had at the restaurant). The coffee is good and reasonably priced.
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Nina Y.

OMG. Crack pie is really crack. Well actually, I can't say that since I've never had crack before, but based on what everyone says about crack - it's addicting. This pie is amazing. I'm not even sure what exactly makes it so delicious, but all the chocolate and sugar makes it amazing. I just got one slice, but I wish I had gotten a whole pie honestly. I also got the compost cookie. That was also was plenty of items in it, but it all flowed well together. They were flat chewy cookies which aren't usually my favorite type of cookies, but it was delicious. I also ordered the pork buns that you can get to-go because someone had ordered it in front of me and it seemed like a good idea. They come from Ma Peche which is connected to this momofuku milk bar. They are so delicious. MAKE SURE TO GET THEM. MUST TRY MORE THINGS MADE BY DAVID CHANG.
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Dan B.

Have come here a few times to grab coffee and a few of the cookies. Service isn't bad but the cookies were stale the first time. The second time i had icecream with the cereal milk and it was pretty good.
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Hana G.

Four stars for the cereal milk, it is addictive. Cookies are amazing the first time around and I would 100% recommend them. But the second time around, I wasn't as impressed! Pastrami (lots of fresh kraut, barely any pastrami) and Everything bagel bombs are okay. I've had a limited flavor truffle and it was also okay.
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Opal D.

I bought a tin of cookies and the clerk *shoved* them into the tin, so that the bottom one was semi crushed on one side... What terrible and careless service! The sweets here are all amazing and I really wish there was a Momofuku Milk Bar in Seattle.
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Lee M.

Quaint tiny place. Very little seating room. Pork bun,volcano bun, cereal milk shake, crack pie, and blueberry cream cookie. That ought to kill me.
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Caitlin U.

This tiny milk bar location is attached to ma peche, which I haven't had a chance to try yet. They have two flavors of soft serve and two toppings, a few flavors of pie, and some prepackaged cookies. The candy bar pie and crack pie are probably the way to go, but mostly because I am not into the cereal milk flavors. The cookies are good, but you can't really taste a lot of the flavors they put in them to make them special.
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Linny F.

It tastes the same as the Village branch, but man, employees look and act like I owe them money... Really disappointing cuz we were happy that we didn't hafta go all the way downtown while we're craving some cereal milk soft serve, and pie & cookies, but the place was not easy to find, it's not easy to SEE in the dark store, and the most apparent thing was worker's stink face. No thanks!
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Shahd E.

The crack pie is a must try!! But the seating area is kind of odd (it's the lobby of the next door hotel).
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Jessica P.

I mean, it's fine. I probably won't ever purposely seek it out again. I got a few things. Crack pie: delicious! But you want to split it. I also got some cookies. I love cookies. My undying love for cookies is really only matched by the blue furry monster himself. These were good. I ate them...all. Because you know, cookies, but they weren't anything I took a bite of and had to savor. I also got a truffle thing that was pretty bangin'. I think what left a not so sweet taste in my mouth (see what I did there?) was the cashier. Woooo boy! I thought she was going to fight the lady in front of me. Something about how the employee was counting money and the customer wanted to be served. She told her "you'll have to wait" and that did not go over well. Words were exchanged. By the time it was my turn the cashier still had a major stank face. I gave my biggest "you can drop your attitude now and pretend your'e actually nice" smile and went ahead with my order. All in all, I think you can do better.
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Tammy T.

=In Less than 10 Words= Cookies are stellar Stay away from pies =In More Words= To be frank, I didn't get to sample all the cookies I bought because the rest of my family got to them first. Unfortunately, I did sample all the pies I bought because they we
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Leland S.

Story: My friend raved about this place and their cereal milk. I was tempted to check it out. Food: Soft Serve Cereal Milk- Maybe I bought into the hype too much, but I felt like there wasn't anything special about it. Blueberry & Cream- A unique cookie, delicious but not too special. Compost Cookie- I enjoyed the cookie but it wasn't spectacular or memorable. Pork Buns- THIS is what probably made my trip to Momofuku amazing. Two juicy thick slices of pork in between this shao pao dough. Pure deliciousness. Ambiance: This place is very thin, so you can easily pass by it. There's some eye pleasing pieces of art as you enter. Customer Service: The workers were quick, energetic, and polite. Overall: I give this place a 4. I did enjoy the vibes, the service and the pork bun. Though I may have been disappointed with the desserts I tried, the pork buns really made up for it. I am encouraged to try their other treats. Advice: Don't forget to grab some milk near the condiment table.
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Kate Y.

This review is for the cookies only - in particular, the corn cookie and the chocolate chip / cornflake / marshmallow cookie: *Corn cookie - bold sweet move. There's something about corn as dessert that always throws me off, but works every time. *Chocolate chip / cornflake / marshmallow cookie - I'd take this next to a campfire and enjoy it next to my s'mores. Plus - I'm partial to anything that has marshmallows in it. I have yet to try the infamous cereal milk soft serve. Don't worry - that'll be next. Later.
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Kim N.

Crackpie - really sweet, but with a cup of tea it was just right Compost - LOVED, if only it was soft but if taking it to go, microwave it! Blueberry cream - too much white chocolate = too sweet corn cookie - like a can of creamed corn. took a box to go for my gfs and they loved it too! MOST anyways. they were kinda ehh on the corn but if you like corn, GO FOR IT!
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Ian I.

Amazing Blueberry & Cream Cookie with great Cereal Milk Ice Cream! Definitely top it with cornflakes!
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Elaine C.

So, I heard a lot about Milk Bar prior to my trip, most of it good, but some said it was overrated. I decided to try it and form my own opinion. The closest Milk Bar I was in proximity to was when I was staying on 45th St. I was planning on walking to Times Square anyway, so what the heck, I walked some more because I knew my prize would be worth it! I went early in the morning, so I decided to get an Egg & Cheddar Bomb and a cup of the Stumptown Hairbender coffee. I also made sure I got a slice of the Crack Pie to eat later in the day. The Egg & Cheddar Bomb took forever to be heated up, and I found the store a bit narrow. But the Bomb tasted amazing...I loved the Sriracha cream cheese. The Stumptown coffee was really good. I'll be ordering some beans online. I had the Crack Pie later that afternoon, after having walked a total of almost 7 miles. I devoured it! Probably partly because of all the walking, but also because it tasted SO GOOD. There is an online Milk Bar store, and I will definitely be ordering from there. By the way, Central Park is a block away. I enjoyed my breakfast on a park bench there, on a perfect 60 degree day.
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Jenn K.

I got the famous cereal milk soft serve with the cornflake topping and all I could say is ... eh, I've had better. It basically tastes literally like your milk after you've eaten all the sugary cereal. There's nothing wrong with that except a cup costs $4.50 and they don't give you an amount that accommodates the price. When you think about it, I can get probably a larger amount of froyo with unlimited toppings at pinkberry, than what I can get here. Also, the cornflakes has sort of a salty taste to it so it gives the whole thing like a sweet & salty taste, which initially was good but then it sort of starts to get nauseating. They also give you a layer of cornflakes at the bottom, fyi Also, the line was EXTREMELY sloooowww. They were moving so slow and a line started forming and it wasn't because there was some sort of rush or anything, it was just cause the people at the registers were moving that slow. I would say if you do ever come to this place, share a cereal milk soft serve with a friend, you don't want the whole thing, and you don't want to pay for the whole thing either.
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Will G.

You have to try their crack pie.... crack pie... what a name :) That pie is pretty addictive, I have to say. Its very sweet, may be too sweet, but it was my favorite, by far. Goes really great with milk. Most of Yelpers here think the same way apparently. This place very cute, I have been to many milk bar, and this one has the best look in my opinion. Me and my girl went for their Cereal milk soft serve ice cream at the end. 2 happy people we are. This place will sweeten your day for sure.
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Karen D.

The cereal milk ice cream on a hot day is like heaven in your mouth. You have to try it!! So good. The crack pie is definitely the next best thing-- ask for it a little warmed up and it's like falling in love for the first time. Third best is the compost cookie- I recommend asking them to warm that up too!!
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Ellie B.

I really liked my breakfast at Momofuku Milk bar. It was in the back and might have been a separate place? They had really good juices and I ordered the bagel with cream cheese, ham (shared among friends), and tomatillo. I realized later that it didn't have the tomatillo on it, but it's my own fault for not saying anything. Service was friendly and efficient. I got some cookies for the road and they were tasty.
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Janet N.

I'm being pretty generous with my rating here, but I just don't get it. If Milk bar had any qualities that outweighed the lackluster experience here, it would be worthy of a 3 star ... but that just isn't the case. I had high expectations, being a fan of David Chang and due to the rave reviews from friends and on Yelp. So with Milk Bar being down the block from my hotel, I decided to stop in with my brother for a box of cookies before heading back to SFO. We looked over the menu, with intentions of buying cookies and got in line. The line moved a bit slow, but gave us time to check out the merch and was amused at the quirky, signature menu items. I believed it to be a shop where you order pastries, cookies and soft serve up front since I saw people ordering up there and a display was out. So once I got to the front, I asked the worker which cookie was the most popular, to which she replies: "All of them are popular". Alright then, so I order half a dozen cookies and she tells me that, "You had all this time in line to get the cookies on the wall", which I'm taken back by. I waited in line about 10-15 minutes and this worker doesn't even offer to let me grab 6 cookies when it's obvious that it was my first time here or provides any input. So I think for a second and I'm like okay ... step out of line and she takes the next person. I grab my cookies and get back in line and wait another 10-15 minutes, pay my 10-11 or so dollars with no comments or any conversation from the cashier. I heard her be so pleasant and start up convo with the people before me and the people behind me, so that really rubbed me the wrong way. I grabbed my bag of cookies and got the hell out of there. Upon tasting the cookies, they don't taste mind-blowing or noteworthy. The texture of the cookie is great, with a fudgey middle and semi-crisp edge. However, it's overly sweet since they do use 3 types of sugars to achieve the texture. The corn, subtly hinted and marshmallow crisp cookies were not worth the money I spent here. A bad attitude from their worker up front and subpar cookies? I left feeling like I wasted time and money here.
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Cindy M.

I like the cereal ice cream! It was so good I wanted more but I don't like the cereal flakes that tasted really salty. It's pricey for such a small cup of ice cream but really worth it. Going to come back when I'm near central again because its so good.
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Tony R.

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but if you look into a window and see "MILK" in pink neon letters then you know you've found it. Things you need to eat here: -Cereal milk (they turn the milk left over from cereal into a soft serve and coat with corn flakes. Very rich) -Compost cookie (salty and sweet deliciousness.. the ingredients list is pretty crazy) -crack pie (sweet, dense, rich, delicious) -birthday truffle (its the best confetti birthday cake you've ever had, in truffle form). Loved it here but there was no seating. Apparently you are allowed to eat in the hotel lobby that is attached to the restaurant; Make sure you ask for napkins and spoons... and bring water!
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Cindy L.

Had to try those famous compost cookies when I came to the city. But I didnt really taste any amazingness except a combination of coffee grounds, pretzel, potato chips, chocolate chip and etc. *Also, since the cookies are prepackaged I wonder how fresh they really are.
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Percival X.

four stars for the baked goods, particularly the double-chocolate and peanut butter cookies (both are seasonal) as well as the soft serve. nothing wrong with that crack pie, either. one star for some of the worst line management on earth. the 56th street milk bar's queue makes jfk's security checkpoint feel like a sprint. it's deceptive, too - even though there might not be too many people in line, you can be assured that each of them will cause some significant and frustrating delay. it is not entirely clear why this is, but i have two theories: 1) a lone cashier/server. when someone places a complicated order--say, seven cups of soft serve, five slices of cake, a breakfast sandwich, and a custom wedding cake--it is the server who fills the seven cups of soft-serve, slices five pieces of cake, heats up the breakfast sandwich, and takes the order for a wedding cake. meanwhile, everyone in line waits. 2) a tourist-heavy location that draws lots of visitors unfamiliar with the menu (and in some instances the english language). there's a lot of hemming and hawing, of ordering and then taking back that order to get something else that looks better. meanwhile, everyone in line waits. what can milk bar do? good question, thanks for asking. how about hiring another person? this way there is always someone to work the register for simple orders, while the second person can fulfill more complicated ones and also take down wedding cake orders. until this happens, i'll continue to not go in whenever i see a line with more than 2 people.
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Eishah S.

I had the maple cream cheese soft serve with corn flakes and it might honestly have been the best dessert I have ever tried. Seriously, you need to try it. The crack pie is also to die for as well as their compost cookie and cornflake / chocolate chip / marshmallow cookie (didn't care for the corn cookie although I'm not sure what I expected). Don't let the line deter you, it moves fast... And it's so worth it!
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Stephen D.

I've had some pretty good experiences here, I love the soft-serve, but the oatmeal stout was pretty bad, bitter and not really satisfying as a dessert. The compost cookie is great as well as the blueberry one. Cereal milk is a must try, it's simple, but quite delicious
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Jacqueline H.

Well there are lots of dessert places that i like more but momofuku is not in the top 10. Though they have some interesting choices you might consider. Briefly, my favorite is/was the chocolate chip cake truffles which are amazing. they also have some meal choices but try momofuku ko or momofuku ssam bar if you want to try their kitchen -Ku was really good apart from the claustrophobic atmosphere which i should review sometime- Whatever. I will only give 2 stars. I am skimping again.
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Karen S.

I don't get it. I'm completely confused. That sums up my experience at Momofuku Milk Bar. I'll start with the good. The cereal milk is exactly that. Tastes just like the left-over milk after a bowl of Frosted Flakes. The Compost Cookie is about the best thing I tried here. It has a surprising coffee flavor for what looks like an Oatmeal cookie. Why was I confused? Well, we stopped in after a concert at Carnegie Hall. I was tasked with showing off my NYC savvy by selecting a dessert place. I Yelped it on the fly just looking for anything nearby, no reading of reviews just looking for some decent star power. I could almost feel the underwhelm coming off of my friends when we entered. I'm just going to stick to my "I know nothink!" shtick from now on. When you walk into a place, you're usually first drawn to what's in the brightly lit case and the nearest employee. *EHHHH*! Wrong answer. You're supposed to notice the menu written on the unlit wall to your left in this strangely darkened space. Seriously. Why is it so dark in here? I don't get it. So dark we thought it was closed. But I went ahead and tried the door and to my surprise, it opened. After finally getting self-orientated, I decided to try the much lauded Crack Pie and I decided to splurge on the Cereal Milk Shake. The shake was the best thing I got. Small, but satisfying. Especially paired with the sugar coma that is the Crack Pie. I should have been wary when the guy at the counter described it as basically brown sugar and butter. Because that's all it was. It was obscenely sweet. And this from a woman that takes 5 sugars in her coffee. My poor friends couldn't make up their minds on what they wanted and with no help from the guy at the counter, they grabbed two cookies from the wall and a Cereal Milk ice cream. "This tastes like Boston Market Cornbread" was said of the Corn Cookie. And boy did it ever. For some, that might be a good thing. I now joined in on the underwhelm permeating the joint. My friend's wife didn't even finish her Cereal Milk ice cream. There's no seating. At our utter confusion, we were told we could eat it in the adjoining hotel lobby. "They don't mind." we were told. Well that didn't make me feel any less like a loiterer. I felt like a homeless person nursing a $1 coffee at McDonald's just for a dry, safe place to sit. So now, not only have I made my friends eat a one cookie tribute to a fast food chain, and an unfinished ice cream, but we look like a group of squatters malingering in a hotel lobby that we have no intention of staying in. Wow. I totally struck out in the "I'm going to totally impress my out of town friends!" attempt. God... I suck.
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Monique M.

Service here was great, the lady was very nice! The environment was kind of strange because it was kind of a small room connected to a hotel lobby with the only seating being the hotel lobby haha. We weren't expecting that at all. I tried a sample of the cereal ice cream and it was good, not too exciting so I opted for the crack pie since people tend to rave about it. It was way too sweet for me =/. Overall, I'm glad I gave it a try, but I probably wouldn't ever go back.
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Steven B.

Momofuku Milk Bar is located down a weird alley and it's really hard to find. The sign isn't very clear. == Food == Crack pie. I can see why it's named crack pie. It's very delicious, but very sweet also. Seems like a moon cake made into a pie. First few bites into the pie was really good. Getting toward the end was very difficult... because it's a very sweet pie. Overwhelmingly sweet. Compost cookie. Supposedly, this is their most popular cookie. There's crazy things inside this cookie like potato chip and pretzel. There's a lot going on in terms of favors, but surprisingly, this cookie tastes good. There's a pretty strong coffee favor even though it seems like that's near the end for ingredients. Can't really taste the potato chips, but there's a hint of pretzel. It tastes good with regular milk, but there's just a lot of sweetness. It's not really a homemade style cookie... kind of disappointed me. Cereal Milk soft serve. Just like it sounds... very sweet milk made into a soft serve that tastes like cereal. == Service == One person manning the counter. It's a slow service since she handles everything from making the soft serve to cashier. Not a very welcoming attitude either, but she seems busy. == Overall == Good place if you have a very huge sweet tooth or want to try a few things here and there. Eating too much is just overwhelmingly sweet to the point where it's hard to finish it off. Compost cookie and crack pie will really blow your mind. Great to grab some compost cookies for souvenirs.
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Jay I.

Now it is a 3 star shop. I finally tried their "milk" shake. So it is cereal milk. No kidding. it exactly tastes like your milk after you pour the frosted flake on a bowl of milk for like 10 to 15 minutes. When I paid 5-6 dollars for a small sized shake, I expected more... some magic that a cereal milk somehow mesmerizes me in a way that I would say "it is a cereal milk, but you can't get it anywhere else!" Well, if you can reproduce the flavor from your kitchen, I guess you can pass.
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Ameer S.

The crack pie was delicious, though expensive for the size. The birthday cake balls were also decent, though the crack pie was the star for sure. Not a huge fan of the boutique-styled setup--it's kind of just for picking up food and leaving. There isn't anywhere to sit at all hours (they close off the seating area during lunch time).
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L C.

Stood in line for 15 minutes to buy three cookies-- peanut, corn, and compost. Service and speed of the two staff members working the counter was pretty dismal. The compost cookie was particularly good-- the flavor of all the unique ingredients such as coffee and potato chips come through. Peanut and corn cookies were average at best, perhaps even a bit too oily.
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Kris L.

No welcome upon walking in and the place looked a bit empty and unmaintained. The cashier was odd and couldn't make any recommendations on our dessert selection; she said it was because she has never tasted them. Why have an employee who has never tried crack pie?? The cereal milk soft serve was sadly awful, powdery, and bitter. What an odd flavor. I was expecting the smooth sweet flavor of milk after cereal has stewed. The crack pie tastes exactly like an ooey gooey butter bar people! And yes, it is delicious but I didn't find it exceptionally unique. Overall it was just not as impressive as I had hoped.
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DR. H.

This is definitely for sugar fiends and people who love going along with hype. I was extremely disappointment with my order ( birthday cake truffles, crack pie, compost cookie and cereal milk ice-cream ) The day I went the line was not too long. The service was slow. It took the attendant ten minutes to put three items in a bag and give me my credit card receipt. I had to wait a while for her to give me a pen as well. (this explains the line, its not due to high intensity of customers, its due to slow service). All the items had too much sugar that overpowered the taste. I saw some people thoroughly enjoying their purchase, but that could depend on personal preference. I gave in to the hype and checked it out, but definitely not returning. Need to make a dentist appointment.
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Michelle C.

Cereal Milk ice cream was yummy, but nothing to write home about IMO. The crack pie tastes sort of like butterscotch/shortbread. I wish I knew this beforehand, because I would have tried a different pie, perhaps with chocolate in it. The service (cashier) was very unhelpful and pretty rude. I had some questions about the menu, as did the group behind me, and she gave very short, condescending answers. Overall not a nice experience.
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Charlene E.

Momofuku Milk Bars makes the most creative sweets I've had. What's not to love? After eating fairly nearby in Hell's Kitchen, I just had to stop by and try their desserts. I had the cereal milk soft serve and the blueberry and cream cookie. Just thinking about them makes me crave it. It melts quickly so eat it fast. The cereal milk soft serve slightly reminds me of the malt taste you get from Whoppers candy. You have to try it to know its unique taste. I liked the blueberry and cream cookie so much that I bought the (very overpriced) cookie mix from Williams-Sonoma to duplicate them at home. The cookie mix isn't quite the same so you'll have to make a trip out to New York to try the real thing. I don't have a huge sweet tooth but their sweets are so unique and yummy. I do regret not trying their famous crack pie and compost cookie but I would come back to try them next time I'm in New York. Until then I'll be craving Momofuku Milk Bar.
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Levinia T.

I have been to one Momofuku Milk Bar location already and my advice still stands... Try the Crack Pie!! It is buttery, chewy and makes you want more after every bite! Try the Cereal Milk or blueberry Miso Ice Cream!! Such a great bakery!
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Zee B.

It's a must-stop for people from out of town. CornFlake Soft Serve Ice Cream? Where else can you get that?? The compost cookie is insane, as is the triple(?) chocolate cookie. I've also had their Bagel Bombs which are much too small, order two if you're hungry. Nomz.
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Stephanie A.

Pretty disappointing experience. I came here with my boyfriend this past weekend at around 6:30 on Saturday for a treat. There was a line, but it wasn't terribly long. I ordered the candy bar pie and he got the cereal milk ice cream with cornflakes and fudge and we grabbed a compost cookie to share later. He got his ice cream and then we stepped to the side as the cashier took the next person in line. We were waiting for a few minutes with the people ahead of us in line, who were being told that what they ordered wasn't available, so would they like something else instead. My suspicion that this was also the case for me was confirmed when my boyfriend finally inquired about my pie. The person who told me there was none left looked at the cashier in confusion who shrugged and said, "I thought she said caramel pie," which isn't even a thing they sell. I don't know if he was new or what, but he seemed to be having a lot of trouble with orders. Also... was he ever going to give me whatever it was he thought I just ordered? He knows I just gave him $5.50, and that he's supposed to give me food for that... right? So I opted for the crack pie as a replacement. It was fine, definitely small for the price. Nothing to write home about. I found myself wishing I'd tried the birthday cake truffles instead. Boyfriend said the ice cream was a bit too sweet for him and he couldn't finish it. I tried a bite and found the flavor disappointing. The compost cookie won him over later, but I can't say I was a big fan. All the ingredients mashed into one indiscernable flavor instead of complimenting one another. All in all, I think this place is overhyped. And I hope service is usually better because that was definitely the worst part of the experience. I have no real desire to go back, especially with these prices.
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Lona Z.

Dear Chef David Chang, why the (frack) did you even bother opening this location? The cookies are obviously OLD and stale. The ice cream twist is indistinguishable in flavour. The corn flakes are stale. Your staff is unpleasant. The coffee has sat out for who the hell knows how long. The experience here was a complete waste of my time for a completely subpar product. I'm so disappointed by my experience, especially given the momofuku reputation. My advice is close this location and keep to a full blown bakery experience where the goods are fresh. Also maybe pay your cashier a bit more he was sour faced and rude the whole time.
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Arta L.

The soft serve cereal milk, was sooo delicious. Not too sweet, rich, and tasted just like cereal milk. I am such a fan!!!! I cant wait to go back to have more. They've got me hooked. Perhaps this deserves a new name... "crack soft serve" because it is addictive! The crack pie is too sweet for me but I mixed it w the cereal milk soft serve and it was perfect. The store has an interesting set-up... we got our dessert and then proceeded to the "dining" area which was actually the lobby of a hotel... but a nice, quiet venue to catch up with my friend!
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Natalie E.

DO NOT ORDER ONLINE. The product is great but nothing can offset poor customer experience. I ordered a birthday cake overnight to my Dad for his 65th Birthday, which costed $100+ with overnight shipping. There were problems with shipping and now it's arriving 4 days later and will be stale. Any other good CX team would make up for this by fully replacing the original order, but the lack of care or ability to help in time of need has really tarnished my view of milkbar. We all expect premium service to come with premium products and next generation companies have shown us what customer service can look like. Unfortunately momfuku milkbar has proven they cant provide that level and it's unfortunate for my Dad's 65th Birthday.
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Mihoon C.

Overrated desserts, not even worth the try. Had a horrible customer service experience trying to pick up a cake I prepaid for and ordered a week prior. They had no idea that my cake was ready for pick up and initially told me it won't be ready because it was at another location, after dealing with total confusion and an attitude from the employee...the cake was just whatever, I wouldn't go back.
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Kathleen R.

Ok so all the desserts are ridiculously yummy & rich but what stands out the most is the crack pie. Perfect name b/c it's completely addictive!
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Pick P.

My first time to the midtown location. Easy to find if you know what you're looking for -- the peach in the window, next to Chambers Hotel. They give one free sample of their soft-serve per person. At this MT location, they had the yuzu-verbena flavor which was tart and delicious for a hot summer's day. I'm a big fan of their cookies (especially the cornflake cookie!) so I grabbed a whole bunch. There's a small discount if you buy 3, 6 or 12. CONS: Hygiene. I was patiently waiting for my rye and pastrami croissant to be warmed up in when the worker drops the tongs on the floor right in front of me. I expected that she would get a clean set of tongs, but no, she picked them right off the floor and took my croissant out of the oven and hands it to me! Of course, I ate it anyway because a warmed pastrami croissant is *very* delicious. 3-second rule I guess? Still, would expect a bit more than blatantly using dirty utensils. At least I didn't get sick.
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Julie N.

I really don't get the hype... A coworker of mine brought in a crack pie and an assortment of cookies to the office. I found the crack pie to be overly sweet to the point that I thought I was going to get a cavity. The cookies were also baked with way too much sugar and straight up tasted like butter. Hubs and I were in NYC during the holidays and he really wanted to try the Milk Bar. About $20, a slice of crack pie, and 5 or 6 cookies later... The verdict was that it was just "okay." He liked the crack pie but didn't care for the cookies. (I didn't care for any of it.) The one thing that really turned me off was the service. There were two girls behind the counter - one who was too busy folding pie boxes to acknowledge us and another who was too busy watching her to help us. Because it was the holiday season, my husband left a tip in the tip jar, and not only did they not thank us for our purchase but they didn't even thank us for tipping them for the crappy service! Definitely not coming back... I'm sure there are other places that sell sweets that appreciates getting business and being tipped!
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Emma L.

The breakfast breads and crack pie are definitely tasty treats. I would not walk 13 blocks again just to go there, but overall very good.
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Ryan B.

Stopped by here on a whim right beforeleaving town. You can definitely pass by without knowing to look inside. But as soon as you walk in it's like you stepped into an ultra cool lounge with jazzy music. The guy behind the counter said hi to us and then asked me what time the parade started. I said "what parade?". He said "the Puerto Rican parade". Oh, I get it, I look Puerto Rican and he assumed that I was in the neighborhood for that. Well, we ended up staying in town a little while longer to watch the parade. The Crack pie is actually pretty damn good. Maybe they really do put crack in it. I was ready for another one. I tried just about all of their cookies and I have to say the the compost was my favorite. It had a little bit of everything, including coffee grounds. It's like someone was cleaning out the back room and decided to take whatever they swept up and dump it into the cookie to save the environment. All the other cookies were pretty good, but not memorable. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by and try the crack pie. But don't go out of your way.
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Alexandra C.

T-I-N-Y! 2.5 Finally had the cereal milk ice cream. Sure I've had much better soft serve at other places, so maybe this deserves 2 stars. The texture was good though- not too super creamy, but not icy either or too light. It tasted just like its name - the milk at the bottom of your bowl of cereal. Paid the extra 75 cents for crunchy topping which tasted like corn flakes loaded with sugar and a little salt. It was a good cold treat to try but nothing I would ever order again. Heck, I think next time I will freeze my leftover cereal milk, sprinkle some sugar and salt in my corn flakes and make this myself at home for about 15 cents. At the price it was worth- as it is served in what looks like a larger sized dixie cup - it is a real rip-off. As another reviewer wrote: overpriced and overhyped. And yep, I fell for it.
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Ava S.

After wanting to try this place FOREVER, I finally got to go. I was very very underwhelmed and honestly disappointed. I bought the "greatest hits" which is a super good deal @ $16 for bday truffles, compost cookie, mini cereal milk soft serve, and a crack pie. We also bought a corn cookie, blueberry cream cookie, and a chocolate marshmallow cookie. Nothing was super delicious- all the cookies tasted like something I could make at home and the crack pie was basically pecan pie without the crunchiness. The compost cookie had a mocha taste to it, which I wasn't expecting (I also hate coffee). The blueberry cream cookie tasted like better Crocker sugar cookies and the corn cookie was basically disgusting and tasted exactly like cornmeal. Meh. 5 stars for the prices and bday truffles, everything else was insignificant.
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Anita G.

Meh...I really don't get the hype. We were 0/4 at this place. I have been wanting to try this place for years. We tried chocolate chocolate cookie....it was so dense, almost a play doh texture. We also had the lemon pound cake soft serve with corn flakes. I found it to be extremely salty...normally I love the sweet/salty combo, but this was just like eating a salty dessert. My daughter ordered the hot chocolate and it had some strange floaties in it....almost like curdled egg. We were too scared to open it and see what we would find. Ended up tossing it. The Crack pie was the only redeeming dessert, but still, we found it overly sweet and not enjoyable.
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Youkyung K.

Their cereal milk soft serve was very delicious. Not too sweet and the cereal crunch was a delightful addition. The pork bun was good, but I was a bit dissapointed by the size.
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Duana S.

Honestly I had read up on this place....I guess it just wasn't for me. The cereal milk grossed me out. The candy bar pie was way to sweet. The staff not to friendly. I will skip it the next time I am in NYC
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Adeline J.

I don't understand the hype! My friend suggested we go here after hearing all the great things about this place, so I tried a compost cookie and a crack pie- two of the most popular things to get here. I really didn't understand the love. The flavors were really interesting, and I've never tasted anything like these treats before... but I also would never want to taste anything like this again? It wasn't bad, it just was really whatever. Maybe I prefer my foods to have nicely blended flavors or that I hate surprises, but I'm not a fan. The compost cookie was my least favorite because it wasn't sweet, it wasn't not sweet, it was just meh. The taste kept changing and it was just weird. The crack pie was pretty interesting to try, but I would never get it again. Same thing with the tastes changing here. I will say the blueberry cream cookies were delicious, but I only tried a bite, so I'm not sure if that opinion can truly hold. The cookies also harden really quickly.
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Scott S.

Crack pie and cereal milk ice cream. David Chang is a genius. I worship at the altar of his wonderful desserts. Crack pie is a an indescribable joy that must be tried. Whole pie is about $44 but so worth it.
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Christine T.

One night when in the city we decided to venture out to find the ever-so-famous home of the "crack pie", thank you Anderson Cooper. We searched (on Yelp, of course) for the address and began our trek. Luckily we knew the street number of Momofuku otherwise we would have never found it. The entrance of this place is so understated you would easily walk by it and never know (see picture). The inside is small and dark and it isn't clear where the line should be, so confusion ensued. Once we got to the counter we got 2 slices of crack pie, a compost cookie and a chocolate-chocolate cookie. The crack pie was strangely addicting, but not what I expected with its smooth texture. *It also has to be refrigerated.. so if you're in a hotel without a fridge, you better crank that A/C.* The cookies were 50/50, loved the chocolate-chocolate, not a fan of the compost. All in all our experience was more confusing than anything else... next time we're in the city we might try a different location to see if it is any different.
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Amy L.

An interesting experience. We and a few friends got a sampling of their treats and cut them up to share. Here was the general consensus of the group: Crack pie - basically a pecan pie, just the filling; for some, not others B'day cake truffles - great all around Candy bar pie - absolutely amazing; but be warned, it's rich Compost cookie - great, though some prefer a standard cookie, like one from Jacques' Torres chocolate shop in nyc Cornflake/marshmallow cookie - subtle, chewy, good Cereal milk - strange, seriously just like the milk left in the bowl after eating cereal, which grossed out many; would not get a second time So again - interesting. Would go back to try some others, and maybe have the candy bar pie again. yum.
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Eric Joseph D.

After seeing so many pictures of the infamous Momofuku cereal milk ice cream with cereal milk topping, I swore to myself I will try it and that I did.... For 6 dollars, it's not worth it but really think it's a cool New Yorker thing and it's the hip thing people are eating these days. With only two ice cream flavors--cereal milk and cinammon pineapple--and choice of cereal topping, there isn't much personalization but it is good! I love the creaminess, but again don't think there's anything special about it. I personally think two flavors taste the same and the cereal topping is what makes it. On top of their ice cream, they also have an assortment of baked goods and treats--which were okay--I really want to come back to try their cakes, but don't think I'll be back for their cereal milk or baked goods. Overall, if you are in the area, I would highly suggest this, but wouldn't go all the way to try this!!
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Tunaidi A.

I don't get the hype. The cereal milk soft serve didn't entirely accentuate the cereal milk flavor, leaving the taste almost nausea-inducing. The cereal milk itself is fine, with its flavor as advertised. The compost cookie is nothing to write home about. The birthday cake truffles is on the almost-too-sweet end of the spectrum. The crack pie is decent. That all the say... perhaps Momofuku Milk Bar should simply be a tourist attraction, rather than an establishment known for quality sweets/treats.
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Jules B.

Fame has unfortunately worked against David Chang. David Chang, if you're reading this -let the haters hate. I thank you ...for the contributions that you and your team of people, have made to the culinary world. I love the creativity and originality of the products that I sampled at this location, which left me with wanting gallons of that cereal milk soft serve yogurt at home to totally pig out on. The shop itself is small, easy to miss. Pay attention to the small signage that I took a picture of. Otherwise, you'll walk right past the shop (I did). Don't be discouraged by the long line -it's worth the wait. Unfortunately, there is no indoor or outdoor seating for one to enjoy their purchase on the spot -that is my only complaint. Cereal milk soft serve -GET it! Will make your mouth happy. I do wonder if you left frosted corn flakes soaking in milk for awhile -then using that milk to make the yogurt. No other flavor like that -its genius! Adding that sweet & salty corn flake around the yogurt ...OH, so good and completes the visual and taste ride of one's sugar fantasy.
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Michelle O.

The hype is real. Tried the cereal milk soft serve for the first time with the cereal topping and it tasted like heaven. The cereal topping was pretty messy to deal with because the cup is tiny and they end of falling off the cup. The soft serve on the other hand, tasted exactly like cereal milk yum. -1 star because the second time I went to this location, they had the nerve to serve me half melted soft serve because the machine was acting up. It was literally dripping on their hands and then the counter when they handed it to me. Of course, I asked for a new one and they instantly said okay. Why would they serve me something like that, clearly knowing that it was extremely unpresentable and that I would obviously ask for a new one?
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Daniel C.

We were looking for something sweet to neutralize a savory ramen lunch and was happy to find Momofuku Milk Bar nearby. Its a tiny, take-out only (no seating!) store that's located in front of the door to Momofuku Ma Peche. I ordered the Cinnamon-Pineapple Milk Shake ($6.50). It sounded like a weird flavor combo but it reminds me of Mexican Horchata. The shake is on the watery side and smooth - its more milky than say, ice-creamy. Flavors work for me but it is in the sweet side. Certainly worked in neutralizing the ramen!
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Annette M.

So I was craving a real good cookie on my way home from work recently and of course referred to Yelp to narrow my search. I decided to try the Milk Bar since I know it's one of David Chang's hyped creations. Not disappointed! The cookies were not as crispy as I would like...I like the combo of crispy and chewy. But close enough since the cookies are not baked on premises at the location I was at. Really got tempted to try the ice cream but next time. The other baked items such as cakes and savories looked yummy. I had their 'hair bending' coffee as well (rarely that I drink coffee). A little disappointed it was self serve from a canister. It was somewhat lukewarm after adding milk, but it was pretty good. It was close to 7pm so what do I expect? As I finished taking photos I looked up and saw a huge line forming...it's considered lucky when you bring a crowd in wherever you go. Yup lucky that I got my cookies and coffee just in time! You know how it is...us Nu Yawkers are always in a rush especially when we are ready to gobble some eats!
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David Z.

Not really a fan of salty-sweet food. If that's okay for you, then welcome. The cereal milk soft serve is okay on its own. it just tastes like how it sounds: milk after you've already eaten all the cereal. Except, we also got the cereal topping. The cereal topping is salted, so it creates a salty sweet taste in your mouth--one I'm not a fan of.
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Melanie T.

I love Momofuku. If I could blow all my money on Momofuku, I probably would. Get the cereal milk with the cornflake crunch. It tastes like childhood in an ice cream cone. Get the corn cookie too. Sounds bad, but it tastes so right. The crack pie, cornflake marshmallow chocolate chip cookie, and compost cookies are good too, but too sweet for my liking.
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Juliette L.

It is the most non ice cream place I've ever been to. They have 2 flavors. That's it. Cereal milk and cinnamon-peach. How disgusting does that sound?! For a small little cup of ice cream (see pictures) it was over $6. My boyfriend said it was disgusting and wound up throwing it out. I had a taste of the cinnamon-peach since it was the only gluten free item there and I always puked. WHO EVEN THOUGHT OF THAT FLAVOR?! They said they would make it as a milkshake but would not clean off the cereal milk drops on the stem of the milkshake machine. For all who know, thats cross contamination right there. We waited 20 minutes too. There is one worker who is soooooooo slow. The baked goods on the side were in boxes. You could see the oil from the outside of the boxes. The only reason this place is popular is because of the cool decor. Try another place instead!
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Frank L.

Not as crazy good as everybody says it is, but def an iconic thing to try in ny. We pretty much tried all the popular stuff. Crack pie was jus ok. It was way too sweet for me. I enjoyed the cereal milk soft server. It tastes just like cereal milk and the corn flakes give it a crunchy texture to add into the mix. It also helps the cereal milk taste. Just imagine if cereal milk became soft server and that is exactly what this tastes like. By the way, the other flavor is just as good so def ask em for a samp or just try both. Overall, it was cool to try once but its not something id crave again.
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Marti G.

I received a cake and tin of cookies in the mail from my best friends (see photo montage attached). The compost cookies were to die for - actually would rank in the top 3 cookies I've ever tasted. They were moist, sweet, soft and travel well as they are individually wrapped and came in this awesome tin we now use in my kitchen. However, I was not the biggest fan of the cake. The one my friends picked out was called chocolate chip but it was mostly made of this weird yellow cream (I think something like passion fruit?) that I picked around. The cake in between the layers was moist and tasty but the cream kind of ruined the whole thing - So sad cause I love cake. Cookies are amazing and I hope to try the ice cream in the store with the fruity pebbles but definitely won't go for their cakes again.
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Jessica R.

Momofuku was on my list of places I HAD to visit while on a recent trip to NY. I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and the line was out the door! But it moved pretty quickly. I ordered a corn cookie, slice of crack pie and a small cereal icecream and added the cornflake toppings for an extra .75. The cereal icecream was just okay to me. It was pretty small for $5. I did like how they placed some of the cornflakes at the bottom of the icecream, so after you've eaten all of them from the top there is a nice little surprise at the bottom. I don't get the hype around this item at all, so I probably wouldn't order it again. The corn cookie was delicious! It tastes exactly like cornbread, so it's perfect if you're not really into sweets. My favorite dessert here was the perfectly named, crack pie. It has a oat crust with a gooey, buttery filling. Some might think its cloyingly sweet, but I looooved it. It's super decadent, but totally worth the potential cavities. Can't wait for MMB to open their newest location in DC so I can get my hands on the cookies and that crack pie again!
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June G.

Cereal milk ice cream!!! Went to Momofuku last night and sat at the bar for drinks and dessert. We ordered cereal milk ice cream with cornflake crust and hot fudge. Delish! I was literally licking the cup
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Kaitlin C.

Four stars for admittedly fantastic cakes (6 & 10", 3 tiered). Its pricey for what it is and sometimes I just want one slice! Chocolate malt was super rich and dense but so delicious. I've had Birthday Cake several times as my friends keep forgetting what my favorite cake is (hint guys: not the birthday cake). My best friend loves the chocolate hazelnut banana cake (special order in advance) so we get it every year for him. Crack pie is pretty much a mix of butter and sugar with a little flour to hold it together. Its good for the first two bites with coffee but you won't feel great if you finish one on your own (if you are over the age of 21). The lines are long and I don't understand why everyone goes gaga over the cereal milk soft serve. Pro tip: ask for a sample of ice cream while you buy whatever else you want to have. The sample is practically half the size of their dinky soft serve!
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Joe L.

Patronizing two locations of the same business on two consecutive days would make you think I really love the place. Nah. Just happened to be in the neighborhood with some folks who wanted to restock on blueberry cookies after our visit to the place in the East Village. I will give this location extra credit for being bigger inside so I didn't have to wait in a line out the door, but there was still a line, probably due to our proximity to the tourist mobs clogging Fifth Avenue and Central Park. Instead of the cereal milk offerings that underwhelmed me in the Village, I tried the "crack pie," which though tasty also failed to live up to its name. Maybe the "pretty decent weed your friend scored from a friend" pie? Not so much of the frantic need for another hit as the "hey man, that stuff's not bad, man" mellow enjoyment. I think this place and its sister location are probably a little overhyped for what they are. If you've had a Sheila's Dream Bar from Potbelly you've had a better baked good for the same price. Or maybe I'm just too old to be trendy anymore.
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Anu K.

People love this place, but not really sure what all the fuss is about. I mean I'm definitely a fan of their cookies, esp their compost cookie which is an interesting mix of sweet and salty, but their other stuff is just alright. What we ordered: Cereal milk soft serve with cereal crunch - good, but only a few bites worth. Overwhelming with its heaviness. Also hard to eat with the crunch on the side. Crunchy cereal shake - weirdly tasted salty Chocolate malt cake shake - I've had cake shakes before and this definitely did not compare. The bits of cake rather than soft, were hard, and just tasted like a bunch of chocolate chips were just thrown in. Also tasted salty (not sure if that's what they were going for) I will continue to get their cookies however I probably won't order their soft serve or shakes!
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Angela A.

Momofuku stuff is so hip right now. At least, in my head. I mean, seriously, an Amazon review of the Momofuku cookbook cited Hayao Miyazaki movies. That immediately set off a chain reaction of "LUBBLY AWESOME GOOD TIMES" in my brain, and I've been desperate to try that Momofuku stuff - ANY Momofuku stuff - ever since. Well, the noodle bar was great. The milk bar - less so. First, in a line of 3 people, they forgot my boyfriend's order (the crack pie) and gave me the wrong milkshake (cereal, instead of pretzel). Seriously. Dude, that's a 66.67% miss rate. Second, cereal milk is gross. There's a reason I toss it out once I've finished the actual cereal. It tastes rancid and old to me, and my milkshake was, therefore, a sad affair. The crack pie was fine, but I wouldn't go back for it. And, third, I am a pretty frequent victim of good marketing: nice packaging, a hip feeling, and promises of Miyazaki are enough to trigger me into a chase. But, while the noodle bar actually WAS as tasty and nice as I imagined, the milk bar was a big let-down.
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Brooke C.

When I visited NYC, I demanded that we stop at Milk Bar to try the famous cereal milk soft serve. We ended up ordering red velvet soft serve, cereal milk soft serve, and a couple of compost cookies. The red velvet soft serve was decadent and the flavor was spot on. We didn't even come to finishing it between four people - it was that rich. The cereal milk soft serve was more understated, with a milky base and just a hint of sugary cereal taste (From taste alone, I think it's made with Cap 'n' Crunch cereal milk). The clear winner was the compost cookie. The juxtaposition between the sweet (chocolate, butterscotch) and salty (potato chip, pretzel) was amazing, and surprisingly not overpowering. Milk Bar was worth the trek for a tourist, but if I lived in the City I'd probably get it to go, as there's only standing room available.
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Cassie G.

Compost: Decayed organic matter that can be used as a fertilizer or soil additive. Compost cookie: A perfectly gooey and decadent combination of chocolate, butterscotch, and potato chips, coffee grounds, oats, and pretzels that can only be made at Momofuku. Birthday cake: A cake, often iced and decorated, made to celebrate a person's birthday. Birthday cake truffle: Rainbow cake crumble, sprinkles and vanilla frosting combined to make a tiny bite of heaven that you will never want to end. Rivals the equally divine chocolate malt cake truffle. Cereal: A breakfast food prepared from grain Cereal milk soft serve: A creamy sweet treat that satisfies even a non-milk lover like myself. Webster would agree, Momofuku delivers when it comes to baked goods. If I wrote this review in another week I'm sure you would see the addition of two definitions: crack and crack pie.
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Casper C.

Cookies are stale, sitting in those wiremesh baskets for weeks. Cereal milk is like soggy corn flakes. The quality really changed during the summer.
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Doris S.

I've been here twice, and each time was extremely lackluster. Yes, they have unique yogurt flavors, such as their cereal-flavored yogurt.. but are they actually delectable and satisfying? No. It's just one of those, "Wow! This actually tastes like corn flakes! ...ok, I'm bored now and I don't want to finish this." As for their crack pie, so INCREDIBLY overrated. It's just too sweet, too caramelly, and the texture itself is just too sticky and stiff. Not worth it.
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N L.

I ordered.... 3 cookies, my favorite was the cornflake marshmallow chocolate chip... Then a corn sugar cookie which was very tasty a subtle taste of corn with a punch of a sugar cookie... And the compost cookie was tasty but not for me... Though I enjoyed all three, they were too sweet and buttery for me... And it sounds crazy because I love butter and I love sweet... Lets just say it would be impossible for me to eat an entire cookie on my own or at one sitting and that's crazier! I also tried the crack pie... Wow, a punch in your mouth with so many ooey gooey bomb flavors but like the cookie too action packed with sugar and butter. My favorite at the Milk Bar was the strawberry milk... Holy moly... It reminded me of a Japanese milkshake I'd get at a Milky cafe in Yokohama when I was a kid. YuMmY! I am told the yogurt is fantastic... Unfortunately they were so out of it by the time arrived. Next time, I have a sweet tooth while marching the buzzing streets of NYC Momofuku Milk Bar I shall find you again!
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K M.

Crack pie and birthday truffles are AMAZING. The different ice creams are yummy and totally unique. I'd give this place 5 stars for food but removed one for price ... a little on the ridic side
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Mona L.

Please, sir, can I have some more? And with milk?? Cute dessert spot to satisfy any sweet cravings and great alternative to cupcakes. Don't let the "small" size deceive you. Crack pie is all that it's hyped up to be. Think toffee candy minus the hardness and stickiness and blondie. Rich and creamy with some accents of caramel, you only need a few bites to feel satisfied. Cake truffles are a mega bargain. Loved the birthday cake! For $4, you get three truffles, and with every bite, an even greater appreciation for its awesomeness- it's like having cookie dough, frosting and ice cream and totally worth more than a cupcake shot! Note: To fully enjoy the sweet pleasure without feeling sick to the stomach or overloaded with sugar, sharing is highly recommended. Pairing it with milk, coffee or tea makes for a better experience.
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Ari R.

Hard to find little shoppe with miniaturized slices of crack pie and plastic wrapped compost cookies. The cookies are very pleasant, not earth shattering. It's in a weird business-y area and seems like a place for office people wanting a quick cookie and coffee.... and it's great for that. I probably should have tried the red velvet soft serve. If you're making a special trip, just go to Levain!
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Mim M.

i love the ambiance of the store, it is dark and interesting, not something you would expect for a dessert place. i have tried the crack pie, grasshopper pie, and candy bar pie, compost cookie, corn cookie, and chocolate chip marshmallow cookie. the crack pie is my absolute favorite (when it comes right out of the fridge). its so rich with butter and reminds me of creme brulee in a pie form. the other two pies are a little too much for me...wayy too sweet and overpowering in chocolateness, and this is coming from someone who is crazy about sweets too! the corn cookie is decent; the other two...not so much, because they almost taste stale if not microwaved :(
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F. P.

You'll completely miss the midtown location if you're not looking for it. Really small and narrow, I walked right past it and then had to turn back. Normally, you couldn't catch me ever eating any sweet things first thing in the morning but the name and reputation of this place drew me in. Cons: - Puny space with no seating. - One employee (cashier) who seemed bored. - Pricey for what you get. - Goodies not made on site but rather brought in from their (Brooklyn, I think?) location? Pros: - SO tasty that even someone without a sweet tooth gobbled everything up in minutes. The cereal milk soft serve tastes exactly as delicious as it sounds. Fantastic flavor. But $4.50 for a really small cup (imagine a large-sized sample cup they give you at froyo shops) left much to be desired. Also had a slice of the crack pie (made up of all sorts of goodies,including sugar, butter, oatmeal cookie crust, non-fat dry milk powder and vanilla). Yes, again it was a puny slice (and very thin as well) ... but that was okay here b/c it was so rich. Yet I couldn't stop eating it. Yes, it's pricey and the portions are small. But in terms of quality, it's still worth a trip. No seating here but you can just walk two blocks up to Pulitzer Fountain on 58th and 5th and enjoy your treat while watching the R&F roll in and out of Bergdorf's.
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Matt. K.

I work one block away from here and when I found it on Yelp this afternoon as one of the better bakeries in my area I had to give it a try. First of all, could they make it any harder to find? I have walked by this place 400 times and never knew it was here? Second, I waited 15 minutes at 3:15 in the afternoon. Third, after reading 20 reviews, I decided that the Crack Pie was their most raved about product (although a lot of the people in front of me online were clearly there for some sort of soft serve). I bought a Crack Pie for $44 and thought I would be a hero with my wife and three kids when I got home. And for the record, this pie comes in a normal size pie plate and the contents do not rise above the edges! Yes, that small! My kids rave over Ring Dings so I figured this couldn't miss. One of my sons would lick sugar off the sidewalk if his mom let him. After dinner we all took a taste and ended of throwing out the remaining 80% of the pie. It was tasty but not worth waiting more than 5 minutes for or paying more than $20 for ...this is NYC gone wrong to me....unless the soft serve is something incredible.
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Jennifer F.

I heard about the crack pie, but did not realize why it was called "crack" pie until I took my first bite. The Crack Pie is ahmaaaazing! I also bought the Candy Bar pie, but it was too rich for me. If you're into peanut butter, you will love it! Definitely a spot to check out in NYC!
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Chris C.

It hurts my yelp heart to give milk Bar a three but I have to say I'm underwhelmed. We tried three things cereal milk, crack pie, and birthday cake truffles. In order of tasty to weird, I would put birthday cake truffles, crack pie, and cereal milk (weird). I mean it tastes like what it is and its novel put save your sweet tooth for the truffles. We had just eaten at Ssam bar, and I was still on a country ham induced bliss that even the best desert would pale in comparison.
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Caitlin G.

It's not very often that you try something that you feel is completely original, especially when it comes to dessert, but the cereal milk soft serve really was a completely unique dessert in my opinion. I'm a sucker for the perfect mixture of salty and sweet, and this really hit the nail on the head in that aspect. Make sure you get the cornflakes on top too, adds that salty deliciousness. I'm a sucker for soft serve as it is, so I was totally loving this. They usually only have the cereal milk and one other flavor, but the cereal milk is enough on its own!! They also have lots of other unique and delicious desserts. The crack pie is exactly what it sounds like... the crack of pies. It's essentially that yummy gooey stuff in pecan pie without the pecans. I'm really wishing I was eating it right now as I write this. They have all their pies packaged up in single slices so you can take one to go (or give it to someone if you can resist eating it until you get it to them.) If you're nearby (or even if you're not) make a point to stop by here for a sweet treat. I really don't think you'll regret it (unless you didn't slurp up the milk out of your cereal bowl when you were a kid, in which case, you are an alien).
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Sarah L.

This review is strictly for the crack pie. The CRACK PIE IS TO DIE FOR!!! You cannot go to. NY and not have a taste of the Momofuku Crack Pie. The crack pie is heavenly. I make a point to stock up and bring a whole bunch of crack pie home when I visit NY. I'm going to special order one for my next birthday because it is THAT delicious!!!
(5)
Catherine F.

I deducted a star because I wish there was a place to sit in the front with snacks and coffee, and to me, it isn't really a neighborhood for grab and go (unless you go sit in the park or something). I always forget this is so close to my office, but it's a great place for midday pick-me-ups in the form of birthday cake truffles and compost cookies. All the sweets are good and packaged. I'm not a coffee drinker, but friends love it. I want to try their lunch delivery service, because this place is just dimly lit and grab and go.
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Tanya N.

I came here after dinner so I was pretty much full but had to stop by since I've heard so much about this place. Luckily there's a to go store front (I think there's actually a seating area in the back....) so I grabbed a cinnamon bun pie. It was prepackaged and the cashier was nice enough to warm it up for me. It was SO good. Cinnamon-y and gooey and oh-so-sweet. This place makes it easy to get grab-and-go delicious desserts. Almost too easy.
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Alex F.

I feel like I was just momofukoed. Double thumbs down. Miso butterscotch was a flavor combination I hope to never experience again. My 7 year old ( who eats absolutely everything) would not even put his lips to it. Not to mention the very difficult servers. May I try both flavors? No. May we have cornflakes on both? No. The milk bar is a zero star.
(1)
Cheryl T.

birthday cake truffles - always a hit!!! compost cookie is also tasty! the cereal milk wasn't my cup of tea (i got a sample), but worth a taste because it is interesting.
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Danielle J.

Grasshopper Pie! I love you so much! Just one bite every so often makes you a delicious, lasting treat! My mom is obsessed with the blueberry cookie. I'm more of a soft, gooey cookie girl, but I like their creativity with their flavors. Next on the list: candy bar pie? So many places to try in NY though... tough call.
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Elaine T.

Okay just a tiny note: Momofuku, y'all need to step up your logo design for your t-shirts and tanks! Yawn...... uber boring. Take a mini lesson from Sprinkles cupcakes... or just bring some of that kitschy snark from your dessert names into your other paraphernalia. Just a suggestion. That said, your Crack Pies are very appropriately named, I guess. Butter can be extremely addictive. Cereal Milk Soft-Serve Ice Cream really does taste like cereal milk. Kinda spooky..how'd they do that? Randomly reminded me of a Demeter Fragrance Library scent I came across once titled "Funeral Home" (scent of wilting flowers, with a hint of mold). Anyhow, Cereal Milk Soft-Serve was spot on. Wanted to try more of your delicious concoctions but feared possible heightened risk of heart disease as a result of ingesting more than four sticks of butter in one night. Maybe next time.
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claudia y.

this milk bar and ma peche is nestled inside chambers hotel. the hotel is simple. we bought our pastried and sat upstairs in the library. besides a loud group of girls chatting incessantly, it was kind of nice. we had crack pie and we wanted soft serve but the machine was broken. its unsure what is in the pie but seems like a heavy mixture of butter, milk, sugar, and oats. it was toothnumbingly sweet but you cant resist eating it.
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Tammy A.

My friends and I heard about this place and had to stop by on a trip to NY. We went in and the hostess said we were welcome to order and sit at the bar. We ordered a banana cake soft serve and of course the crack pie...these did not disappoint! We also learned that the bar had some appetizers so I ordered pork buns and shrimp balls. The pork buns were delicious. I'm usually not a fan of fatty food, but the fat on this slow roasted pork was like butter. It was heavenly. The shrimp balls were okay, a little too gingery for me. All in all...a wonderful experience!
(5)
Chris E.

The corn cookie absolutely blew me away. I'm addicted. Birthday cake is awesome too but you have to get the whole cake ($38). I decided to try the birthday cake truffles but it didn't have the same effect.
(4)
Jamie D.

This review is based on 3 things: 1) the compost cookie 2)the chocolate chip truffle 3)the crack pie Compost cookie which everyone raves about is interesting enough but is not as stellar as i expected. Chocolate chip truffle is a tad too sweet. Yummy tho. Crack pie is very good. I cant describe it well. It is sweet but deliciously so. I think im addicted to crack now. I mean crack pie. Compost cookie 3 stars, chocolate chip truffle 3 stars, crack pie 5 stars.
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Stephanie I.

We got a few things to share: the cereal milk, the compost cookie, the blueberry & cream cookie, & the cornflake-marshmallow cookie. I didn't particularly care for the compost cookie (thought it was too hard & not very good), but I loooved the blueberry & cream cookie as well as the cereal milk (tasted like liquified kellogg's + milk, which sounds gross...but it was good!!) I was surprised that the cookies were already pre-packaged...for some reason, I thought they would be more fresh. But either way, go for the blueberry & cream - it's GOOD.
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Gaurav P.

I'm known as the 5 dessert-in-one-sitting monster and I've been wanting to do this at Momofuku, which means "lucky peach" in Japanese; but you probably already have ONE UP on me in knowing this because you've seen the Asian dude on the TV commercial. I've been to Momofuku KO which is a Michelin 2 Star rated restaurant (the ONLY dining/rating guide I will follow) and had a great experience. I've heard a lot about the milk bar so off I went! Here's what we ate: Food: + Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookie. Hahaha this was fantastic and was crunchy, soft, marshmallowy and just plain damn good. I have nothing else to write except that you need to order it. + Chocolate Chocolate Cookie. It's chocolate, it's a cookie, it's damn moist, it reminds you that you're eating chocolate and more chocolate in a cookie form and it's yummy. DO IT. + Compost Cookie. It's a bunch of crap mixed in to a cookie, it's compost, it's supposed to be a buncha-shit-smushed-together. SMUSHED is a technical term as Ina Garten would say. + Candy Bar Pie. YUM! It's a combination of candy bars and pieces of candy bars and it's a pie. YES! + Grasshopper Pie. My favorite flavor of ice cream is at Mitchell's ice cream bar in San Francisco, CA and it's called Grasshopper pie. Momofuku does a DAMN GOOD job sticking to the original recipe of what Grasshopper pie should be and that's something minty, something chocolate and crunchy (OREO) and some whip cream/chunks of chocolate mixed in. YAY!!! Shakes - Cereal Milk. OKAY folks, I know they're famous for their cereal milk flavored stuff and we tried it, AND YES it tastes like cereal milk and BIG WOOPTY DO. It wasn't WOW'ing enough for us to order it. + Blackberry Kaffir Lime. After trying their cereal milk shake which really DOES taste like cereal milk, we tried this shake and it BLEW AWAY the cereal milk shake. So Blackberry Kaffir Lime was the choice and it was fantastic. The lime was ever so slight and giving the shake a bit of a "cut" in flavor and the blackberry was smooth....yummmmmm. I will definitely be returning and perhaps trying the other locations for my lucky peach fill!!! THIS has been a review by Gaurav
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Alan C.

This place was just a disappointment after I heard such good things about it. People raved about the cereal milk and crack pie, so I had to try them out for myself. Cereal Milk - This honestly tastes like milk from frosted flakes. I guess I should have expected it, but after drinking it, it left me thinking so what. Crack Pie - It tastes like a pecan pie (minus the pecans on top) with some more butter added into the filling. In the end, I felt like I spent $11 eating a slice of pecan pie and a bowl of cereal, completely not worth it in my opinion. tl;dr - they're unique, but nothing special - I'd rather get some dessert from Magnolia or Kyotofu
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Gemma R.

Just had the blueberry cookie and it wasn't that good so I ended up throwing the rest of it away. And it's not like me to throw away cookies. I'm just not a fan of soggy cookies, Ill try the compost or the cereal cookie and re-evaluate my review.
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Jaehee H.

Crack pie is good! Cereal milk ice cream had great texture but I didn't really like the taste. It was too salty and sweet for me. Birthday truffles were good.
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Lizz C.

Come on.. CRACK PIES. Composite cookies. How can you not give it full stars?! It's also very close to where I work.. depending on the day this is a pro or a con!
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Albert V V.

The crack pie is worth the try. It's amazing. Cereal Milk (in the milk format) is literally exactly what you get at the end of eating all the cereal frosted flakes. Sugary goodness. :)
(5)
Anna B.

We stopped in here bright and early on a weekday after seeing this on the Cooking Channel's show Unique Sweets. This location was small, but space is well merchandised. The selections were limited to three pie choices and they had a selection of other small portions of baked goods. I had the Crack Pie, and my husband had both the Crack Pie and the Candy pie. The pies certainly lived up to their reputations. There were no fruit pie options, so you're in for a full on sugar rush. There is no seating, but you can grab a treat and a coffee and head to Central Park which is only a quick walk away...or you can stop in the plaza in front of the Plaza Hotel and celeb-watch as we did;) momofukufor2.com/2010/02â€¦
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Yunji L.

Cookies~ I really like their cookies because they are not too sweet. They use real butter. They are very moist. My favorites are the compost cookie - if you are looking for the perfect sweet & savory snack this is the way to go - and the blueberry cream cookie.
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Kealan C.

Haters gon' hate. And trust me, I wish I was like the many (?!) of you haters because this place is wayyyy too close to my office. It was not long ago that I literally had a compost cookie and/or candy bar pie every. single. day. of the week. Oh what a time that was. The crack pie is aight, but misleading. I think it's really the above two items that are laced with cracky goodness. I'm cold turkey right now, but totally due for a relapse. What can I say, I'm a Momofuking addict and it's a lifelong disease.
(5)
Karli S.

I was beyond excited to come to the city and check this place out. The Good: the savory Volcano and Bagel Bomb warmed up tasted wonderful. Also the Corn Cookie, the Birthday Cake Truffles, and the Crack Pie were delicious. Even though they weren't the best confections to ever hit my lips, they were definitely pretty glorious. The Bad: the prices are high and this place has a very pretentious air about it. The Ugly: the staff were SO RUDE it was gross. Apparently working at Momofuku Milk Bar makes you better than everyone else in Manahattan, who knew?! The two women working there I would probably swing by again if I'm in the area, but nothing to go out of my way for.
(3)
Shannon B.

How on earth does this place have such a low rating?! As a SERIOUS sweet tooth, I had heard so much about this place that I even had someone bring cookies back to SF for me to try. When I finally got out to NYC for the first time, I made it a mission to come try it in person. Compost Cookie - OMFG, so good. The perfect dessert, in my opinion: sweet, salty, chewy, yum. Corn Cookie - surprisingly fantastic. It's like cornbread in cookie form, but better. Chocolate Cookie - such an intense chocolate flavor, a chocolate lover's dream. Crack Pie - it's named that for a reason! It was so rich, I couldn't finish it in one sitting (okay, so maybe I brought it back to my hotel room and ate it just an hour later). Cereal Milk Froyo - this is the one thing I was unimpressed with. Meh. My only complaint is that it's a bit hard to find, especially if you're unfamiliar with New York and are wandering around late at night. As for those who whine about a lack of tables/seating - they said we were welcome to enjoy our treats next door in the upstairs lobby of the hotel, and it was a really cozy place to enjoy our sugar rush! Food: 5 stars! Value: 5 stars! Service: 4 stars Ambiance: 4.5 stars
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Seth S.

Pro's: Fair prices by NYC standards, Great Cookies, Great Service, Great Crack Pie Con's: No where to sit and hangout while enjoying your food I stumbled across this gem while exploring NYC. I ordered a Green Tea, Blueberries and Creme cookie, and crack pie (with a name like that, who wouldn't?). Out the door it was $11. Very fair by NYC standards. Service was prompt, the treats were awesome, and the store was clean. Being from CA, hadn't heard of Momofuku prior to my visit, but definitely will try the restaurant next time I visit. I tried the pork buns and was expecting a traditional Chinese Pork Bun, but this one is much better. I really like that they included Sriracha Sauce with the buns. Winner in my book. They clearly have a sense of humor, as the owner has a collage of funny dog pics by the register. Wish we had this gem in Los Angeles.... FYI, they have a parking lot basically next to the store front, so no worries if you are just driving through and want to stop.
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Kate N.

After having heard so much hype about this David Chang spot and its famous compost cookies, I have to say, I was pretty underwhelmed. Overall, I felt that the flavors of the things I sampled (a compost cookie, candy bar pie, and the oatmeal stout soft serve) had a pretty one-note flavor. Just too sweet for my taste and not enough balance. Still, it might be worth a try just for the fun of it.
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Ann V.

Blueberry & Cream cookie. My god.
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Tiger Lily ..

yes i am unlike anyone else. love the crack pie & birthday truffles. corn cookie and blueberry/cream cookie....amazeballs
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Chinh T.

i LOVE dessert & was really excited to come here, but i do not love momofuku milk bar. i had the crack pie, marshmallow choc chip-, compost-, and corn- cookie (3 for $5) and they were all DISGUSTINGLY sweet. some of the cookies also have oil dripping off of them, and the wax paper covering the crack pie was completely clear from the grease. definitely won't be returning...david chang needs to learn how to make good food without trying to kill customers w/ diabetes
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Karen T.

I abhor hype. Sometimes the hype is warranted, in which I will fully accept defeat. When it is not warranted, my disdain is only further fueled and I regret wasting time and money on said hype. Milk Bar is hype that I feel definitely veers towards the unwarranted. Maybe it's because I was taught to stay away from drugs, so I've never really experienced the euphoria and hallucinations that others do while under the influence. But the crack pie is only okay. It's a lemon bar without the lemon and with a lot of butter, more or less. The taste is almost unidentifiable; it's more about the texture, one that is dense, gooey, and chewy, which I really didn't care for much. The name of the dessert relies on the power of suggestion. You want to love it, because you're supposed to, and so you will. I, however, did not love it, nor was sent into euphoric shock upon tasting it. I couldn't understand what the big deal was with the flavored milks. They are basically fresher versions of a glass of milk with a few squirts of Nesquik. And in truth, I think the milk that is leftover after eating sugary cereal is pretty gross, so that doesn't really appeal to me. It's a cute gimmick, and if others enjoy it, so be it. Anyway, everything was mostly sold out by the end of the night, so I was left to try the coffee milk. The taste of the coffee is pretty vague, and the milk itself too overpowering that it all just falls fairly flat. The one thing I was interested in trying, which were the birthday cake truffles, were of course another sold out item. But I have a feeling that I would've just shrugged my shoulders like I did with everything that I tried here. Anyway, there is another spot nearby where you can get tasty cannolis and other desserts that are definitely more worthy of your money and taste buds. Just sayin'.
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Cynthia A.

You'll jitter in sugar infused giddyness w/their desserts. Their ice cream is pretty good, my fav being french toast flavored vanilla soft serve. They serve the sampler plate that comes w/banana and hazelnut chocolate ice creams w/salted corn flakes and these sugared/toffee walnuts or something that's like crack.. more so than their crack pie. Their compost cookie's pretty good. Pies: Cinnamon bun pie : ask to have it warm, pretty tasty Grasshopper pie: comes w/toasted marshmallows and mint. Yum Crack pie: honestly.. the description kinda made it taste weird to me.. butter... solid butterish taste and feel I just wish there were seats here...
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Maome S.

Birthday cake truffles. Crack pie. Just do it.
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Marco S.

Stopped by here on a whim the other day. It really has some of the best soft serve ice cream I have EVER HAD. And since a tiny little cup if $5, it had better be damn good. Don't fret...it is! They had two options on the day I went. The first was Cereal Milk. And lo and behold, it tasted EXACTLY like that milk with the flotsam of cereal debris that awaits an eaten bowl of cereal. Perhaps some people like this, I am not one of them. The other flavor was SUBLIME though...Raspberry Kaffir Lime. Its a mouthful of a name, but it is do good I want more NOW. Creamy, sweet, like a mouthful of fresh raspberry happiness.
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Rich J.

I actually wanted two things..the cereal milk soft serve and the pork belly thingamajigs Chang is famous for. If stupid me had read the Momofuku website more clearly, he would have found out that only the LES location of milk Bar has the pork belly whatchamacalits. The cereal milk oft serve was actually spot on a far as taste, but not really something I'd want again and again. I got a few cookies..compost, chocolate, cornflake marshmallow ...and they didnt do it for me. the place is so frigging dark when I walked in, I thought they were closing..I guess they do that to not attract customers, seeing as there was no one in there but us. Hey, great idea..I should do that at my store..I hate customers too.
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Kimberly C.

Review for their "Corn-flake Choc-chip Marshmallow" Cookie only. Stopped by their booth at one of those random pop-up shops in Madison Sq Park last night - loved my cookie!
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Candy L.

This place was so hard to find. There's no sign outside the door. Long wait, cuz there was only one employee who is also the barista and the cashier. Ordered a hot chocolate and it was gross!! It only comes in a 12 oz size and $4.3o which is expensive. They just made it with chocolate syrup, not cocoa powder, and it tasted one of the worse hot chocolate in NYC. What's up with all the hype about this place? Very disappointing.
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Stephen K.

When I heard about this place i was excited to try it. All the reviews built this place up. So I went and its....alright TI tried the candy bar and crack pie and couldn't really tell what I was eating. The compost cookies tasted just like salty chocolate cookies. So lets be real. The cereal milk was the best thing. tl;dr: Meh.
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Esteban W.

everything about this place is awesome, from its hard to find location to its compost cookies complete with butterscotch bits, pretzels and pringles. Another winner: Cereal Milk. Why cant regular milk just taste like this always?
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Tammy E.

Caution: This is not a place to buy chocolate, nor is it a bar. However the baked goods here are fantastic, and there is a bar in the back, Ma Peche. The crack pie is great as long as you enjoy buttery tastes. It's heavenly. My chocoholic friend loved the chocolate cake balls.
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Mandy B.

Crack pie is good, blueberries & cream cookie is the best!!! Ice creams are a great selection, but frankly for that price, I could eat cereal & have my own cereal milk :) Always a good ending after eating at Noodle Bar or Ssam. You won't regret it!!
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Diana D.

i can't afford ma peche, so milk bar it is. per yelpers, we had the compost cookie and crack pie. compost cookie was pretty good. crack pie was too sweet. i have a feeling it's cassava coconut cake or vietnamese banh khoai mi but with too much sugar.
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Vicki T.

David Chang was the theme of the night so the fella and I stopped by the Milk Bar after dining at the Noodle Bar. Initially we got thrown off and were about to enter another David Chang mastermind, the SsÃ¤m Bar. Luckily, the Milk Bar was just a hop and skip away! (Both bars are connected by the kitchen.) Already full from dinner, we opted to share a Compost cookie (registered item) and the Cereal Milk (trademark item) White Russian shake. The eclectic cookie had an array of interesting ingredients, ranging from potato chips and pretzels to the familiar chocolate chip and toffee. A soft texture with hints of crunch, I especially loved the contrasting sweet and salty flavors that each ingredient contributed. I loved the cookie so much that I order half a dozen to take back home and share! The Cereal Milk White Russian milkshake was delish! Put your favorite childhood memory of Saturday morning cartoons with a bowl of cereal and blend it with some vodka, and you'll have your very own shake! The rich shake had a slight, sweet cinnamon crunch cereal aroma that quick teases your taste buds with alternating hints of vodka and KahlÃºa. Amazing! P.S. Since the milkshake consists of alcohol, they will only serve the beverage as dine-in only. Enjoy!
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M D.

There is a poltergeist in the kitchen at Momofuku Milk Bar. This mischievous spirit runs amuck, tossing kimchi and bleu cheese into croissants, corn into cookies and rearranges different slices of pie to make something Franken crazy. When it's on its best behavior, it whips up lacy, hearty compost cookies ($1.85) made with the contents of owner/pastry chef Christina Tosi's secret snack drawer-- salty pretzels, oats, sweet chocolate and butterscotch, crumbly graham crackers, crispy potato chips and coffee grounds, too. The combination is so eerily delicious, it haunts the minds of those who taste it, and is one of the company's trademark creations. Hell, I wish my compost bin tasted this good. Cookieculture before vermiculture, that's what I say. When the petulant little ghost at Momofuku Milk Bar is bad, it puts vegetables in your ice cream. A taste of the potato chip soft-serve twisted my face into an ungodly frown. Holy Heather O'Rouke, it's worse than frozen mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving Day! The saltiness hits your tongue first, followed by the confusion and improbable flavor of gritty potatoes. Then there is the much-discussed cereal milk-flavored soft-serve. Sweet and sugary at first then finishes with that familiar, salty corn grit. I don't know about you, but I usually leave that last bit in my bowl in the morning. Get a free sample of Momofuku Milk Bar's rotating flavors for the brain-bending experience, or buy a sampler of all four flavors for $6. Cool and creamy as the texture was, I quickly tired of it and just want plain ol' vanilla. The compost cookie, however, is not to be missed.
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Shwe S.

I read the reviews of the crack pie and compost cookies and decided I had to try them out to see what the fuss was all about. So I stopped by one day after work. For starters I walked right past the store and almost reached the other end of the block before I realized my mistake (now I know to look for the glowing 'Psychic' sign across the street that tells me I've reached my destination haha). Anyway.....the pie was delicious! And so were the compost cookies. I even sampled their salty pistachio soft serve, a rather unusual flavor but it tends to grow on you. They don't have any seating space (unless you're visiting their restaurant located at the lower level) but you're allowed to take your desserts and grab a seat in the lounge of the hotel next door.
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Scott A.

This is a great little place. I went there everyday when I was in NYC. The cookies were great and the coffee was awesome, but the best thing I had there was the Crack Pie! Get the Crack Pie, foos!
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Danielle M.

The desserts here are hit or miss for me, which I think is to be expected with such unique combinations of ingredients. I wanted to love the compost cookie but it tasted like nothing but sugar. Though Levain bakery has ruined all other cookies for me. I love the consistency of the soft serve. Some flavors I have liked better than others. I was not a fan of the grasshopper pie which surprised me because I love all things mint and chocolate. The crack pie was buttery and delicious but my heart lies with the birthday cake truffles. Colorful, sweet, creamy balls of cake! They take me back to my childhood truly tasting like packaged birthday cake and frosting but soooo much better.
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elizabeth l.

Cookies are yummiliscious!!!!!! Buy 3 or 6 for friends and everyone will droooool! I particularly like frequenting this location because of the hotel's mezzanine floor. Go upstairs with your dessert and choose any couches to cozy up chatting and catching up on life!
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C K.

I really enjoyed the consistency of the blueberry cream cookie. It was chewy but also crunchy at times. All in all, a very satisfying cookie though a touch too sweet. The crack pie gets a lot of hype and yes it's pretty good, but it was too sweet and heavy for my taste.
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Esther W.

How do they know what cereal I eat to get that perfect flavor of cereal milk?! I've tried both the soft serve and the milkshake. Milkshake definitely tastes better, although I did enjoy the cornflakes as toppings for the ice cream.
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Gerald H.

I had the corn flake cookies. Very good but way too much butter to have more than one.
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Dennis J.

Lots of interesting flavors of cookies and desserts, and the different flavored soft-serve is also a blast. Crack pie was good, and I enjoyed the compost cookie and the blueberry and cream cookie.
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Michael S.

The crack pie and cake balls are amazing. Normally I am a chocolate person but I decided to try these items after reading several reviews. They are both fantastic. The frankenstein pie is supposed to be great too. And in November they have a thanksgiving croissant which is stuffed with cranberry sauce, turkey, gravy, and stuffing. They usually run out of those early in the day.
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Rachel C.

We tried the crack pie, compost cookie, blueberry cookie, marshmallow cornflake cookie, cereal milk soft serve. Everything was novelty, nothing more, nothing less. Inventive, but not rooted in substance. Also had the 'pangaea' in the bar, which was sweet and relatively weak.
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Ashley J.

Meh. They were out of what I came for (blueberries & cream cookies) the service was crappy (rude and unfriendly) , the tiny tiny place makes it really crowded, and the baked things are not fresh. there packaged and shipped.....If I wanted pie with ingrediants that I couldn't pronunce in it, I'd go to starbucks for a cake pop. The crack pie tastes JUST like chess pie. It's entirely to sweet though and It's seriously the smallest piece of pie i've ever been served and it's 5.25$. The only thing I liked was the banana chocolate cake ball thing (not sure the exact name). I would go back only for the blueberry cookie. There are just better places in the city than this.
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Wade P.

Their pork buns are greasy and fatty...but in the best way possible. Granted anything with pork belly in it is bound to be pretty damn good, so I can't really give Momofuku credit for creating something revolutionary here. The cookies, on the other hand, damn. I had their blueberry cookie, compost cookie, and corn cookie. The corn was by far my favorite, given my addiction to corn bread and polenta, and this cookie form was exactly how I imagined it would taste in my many dreams and fantasies prior to visiting; crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, not too sweet, with that awesome corn flavor permeating throughout. A bit pricey, but eh it's New York.
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Michael B.

Definitely worth the 3 block backtrack trying to find this place! If you aren't concerned about sodium and/or calories I recommend you order a pretzel AND a cereal beverage....yes, I said beverage. ;-)
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Ann P.

Stayed at the Four Seasons and this was great bc it was right around the corner. Pros: *unique dessert place with interesting flavor combinations. Very unique concept, well done. *compost cookie was tasty! Also liked the cereal milk frozen yogurt, very unique. Cons: *crack pie was like sugared butter pie filling, no me gusta. Verdict: *I might go back but it's not really a must do when there are so many great places in the city.
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Nicole V.

I am by no means a dessert fanatic however my taste buds can definitely distinguish between BS and genuine effort. First off, most things here are pre-packaged. Second, most things here are WAYYYY TOOOO SWEET. I tried the Compost , Blueberries + Cream and Cornflake Marshmellow cookies and they were each far too sweet for my liking. Personally, I find Momofuku to be nothing but good marketing. Most of these prepackaged items are very similar in taste to things you can find at any local bodega (you know, the things we are warned about as kids). For example, my compost cookie tasted similar to Butter Crunch cookies but 50x sweeter. The Blueberries + Cream tasted like a Blueberry muffin, the Entenman ones. I got a stomachache just from one alone. So again, I am by no means a dessert fiend BUT I feel for the prices these items go for, I'd rather buy fresh, homemade desserts.
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Danielle C.

Not impressed. I love..( and I mean LOVE) Momo's Pork buns (see my review on the Noodle Bar), but the ones at Milk Bar, just don't measure up. Obviously it's the "fast food" version, but you can definitely taste the decrease in quality. Also tried the Cereal Milk and the Crack Pie. ehhhhhhhhhh, I thought it was just "ok". The Cereal Milk tastes just like milk left over from the cereal bowl, but after awhile it made me feel like I was eating leftovers from someone else's cereal bowl! yuck! Crack Pie was really rich and extremely sweet. I can see why it's called a Crack Pie - it's so sweet that you feel like you're injecting your veins with the sugary stuff with every bite.
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MIke S.

You have to give it up for a place that can sell something that tastes like someone's leftover milk post-frosted flakes (the reason you know it's not really someone's leftover milk is because no sane person would leave such milk undrunk) and sell it at New York prices. While the concept concerns me, the execution wasn't bad. I liked the ice cream version. What I really liked though, were the pork belly buns (but I'm a sucker for pork belly), the choco-choco cookie and the grasshopper pie. Not a lot of room in this place but people come in and out.
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Wendy C.

I love how the momofuku restaurants are so low key. I realized that I've passed by this place many times without noticing the tiny sign on the door that said Momofuku. Yet there's so much hype about the restaurants. I went with a friend and decided to try a few things. She had the pork buns ($9 for 2) and decided that they ones at the noodle bar were better. I tried a sample of the cereal milk softserve and thought it tasted like corn flakes so opted not to get the full portion. She tried the potato chips one and said it really tasted like potato chips. I didn't want that as a soft serve so I passed on that one. Props for the creativity though! Now to the real desserts that we tried...we got the crack pie (~$5) which was chewy, sugary, buttery, and caramel-y. Not bad but it gets stuck to your teeth. Then because they don't have slices of cakes I got the birthday cake truffles. Basically it's a package of 3 truffles for about $3.50- reminded me of a munchkin from dunkin donuts. I took a bite and made such a face that even the people next to us commented on it. It did not taste good to me AT ALL. It was like a doughier munchkin. Not what I expected. My friend tried it as well and didn't like it either. Gave the last one to the people next to us and he wasn't a fan either. That was a let down Momofuku.
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Tia T.

Since they decided to Open a Milk Bar on every corner, it's sort of lost is luster for me. The compost cookies, which were sooooo AMAZING at the downtown location, aren't as fresh tasting as they used to be. The selection here just isn't as good.
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ben A.

The wife had the cornbread and she loved it, corn, cotixa cheese, jalapeno it was a big Piece in it's own pan. I had the kefir lime yogurt with cereal milk ice cream. Which I thought was really good my wife thought it was weird she liked the kefir lime I thought it was alright. They have a wide variety of sweet stuff. It's cool. They need shirts though.
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Sheila C.

YUM! My family and I had eaten around the corner but my sister who was visiting wanted to try dessert at Milk. I had been here before and tried the blueberries and cream cookie and the compost cookie, both of which are very good. My sister ordered the cereal milk softserve with the cornflake topping and also bought the cornflake and marshmallow cookie, compost cookie, and the blueberries and cream cookie...we took bites out of each of them. Hands down the cornflake and marshmallow cookie was the best! They are all a little mushy but totally worth it. The cereal milk softserve is probably the best soft serve I've ever tasted! You have to get it with the toppings...they also serve it in a bigger cup if you get topping so I feel like you get more softserve. The only way I can describe the cornflakes is that they took it and rolled it around in crack, so tasty! Speaking of crack, I ordered the crack pie. They serve this chilled and it is good, but a little too sweet, I really could only have a couple bites, but if you have a big sweet tooth this will hit the spot.
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E. L.

This place is hard to spot - look for the ma peche sign. I was disappointed to see that the cookies are all pre-packaged, as I was expecting a bakery. However, I still bought the compost, cornbread, and marshmallow chocolate chip. Despite being packaged, I thought they were all very tasty.
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Stacey A.

I bought the cornflake marshmallow chocolate chip cookie. It was really good! Nice and chewy, but not too sweet. I'll come here again to try the compost cookie.
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Audrey H.

Crack Pie!!! Crack Pie!!! Crack Pie!!! In small doses that is. My favorite item here was the horchata milkshake with cereal milk. Staff was friendly despite the line and I totally appreciated the bathroom!
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Carlie D.

Christina Tosi, you're my hero. Any person that can take simple or maybe not so simple ingredients and turn them in to the confections that Momofuku Milk Bar turns out should get an award. I've made the blueberry and cream cookies, crack pie, and the cornflake marhsmallow cookies at home and while they are good, nothing will ever taste as heavenly as the versions turned out at the Momofuku kitchen. They're quite unique and amazing. I love the Milk Bar. My friends and visitors love the Milk Bar. I'm also incredibly happy that at some point next year, we will all be able to buy a Milk Bar cookbook to enjoy even more of these recipes at home! I (heart) the Momofuku Milk Bar. period.
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Nicole W.

Unique and delicious but a bit pricey for what it is. Portions are very small, but hey, sometimes that's all you want!
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Kyri K.

I got the cereal ice milk which was just strange. Tasted exactly like overly sweetened cereal milk, which I guess is the point, but not in the best way. I think I just had high hopes
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catherine p.

This place was way too hyped up and a bit overpriced for me. There are definitely things I hadn't tried yet, but I can only rate and review based on what I know. 1. Cereal Milk Soft Serve - Literally tastes like the leftover milk after a bowl of frosted flakes. Do I really want to have that in ice cream form? Not really. But if other people do, more power to them. 2. Salty Pistachio Caramel - Not a fan. Can't really pinpoint what it is, but there were too many components in the ice cream. 3. Compost Cookie - I should caveat this by saying that I've only had it at the Lucky Rice Night Market. The thing was completely stale and tasted really... really bad. 4. Chocolate Chocolate Cookie - How can you go wrong with super chocolatey cookies? Very good. 5. Blueberry & Cream Cookie - NOW WE'RE TALKING!!! Extremely creamy but with tangy bits of blueberry. Moist too. This cookie is highly recommended. Unique taste to it too.
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Lilee N.

Tried the crack pie since it received a lot of raving reviews. It was definitely buttery and rich but I have had better dessert. Pineapple upsidedown froyo tasted salty. I never knew that a "bad" froyo flavor could exist. The cookies are good. Not really sure about the rave. These are really buttery and you can taste butter in every bite. Just adding a lot of butter doesn't make a cookie out of this world. It does make it delicious, but adding ample amounts of butter to any cookie recipe would make it taste grand..... They should rename this shop: buttery butter bake shop. disappointed after reading about all the hype. Not sure why Williams Sonoma carries their cookie mixes along the side of Thomas Keller's Bouchon goods; Momofuku cookies are not in the same league as the baked goods from Bouchon!!!
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Joon S.

I LOVE THEIR cookies and CRACK PIE and pork belly BAO!!!! sooo yummmmsiesssss last time bf went to NY this was one of the places I begged him to bring me back goodies from :) my favs here: pork belly BAO blueberry and cream cookie -- buy a dozen and its cheaper! CRACK PIE CRACK PIE CRACK PIE-- it really is made with crack.jk but im addicted to it :P they have a cool cereal milk frozen yogurt too!! tryy it its really yummy and unique!
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Alison R.

I've tried a handful of things at Milk Bar, and I've thought them all awesome but when I tried the pretzel milkshake, my world was rocked.
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Steven S.

Two words: Crack Pie. The compost cookies and weird ice cream flavors also contribute to making this place a midtown oasis to which I always flock (can one person flock?) when in the area or after a visit to MoMA. I also think it's just so nice that you can retire with your dessert confection to the comfortable (and discreetly romantic) mezzanine of the hotel to which it is attached. Some of the flavors here are going to seem bizarre, so Milk Bar products are probably a matter of, if not an acquired, taste. But you'll know right away whether or not David C. has struck a chord with you. This one also seems to be less busy than the original East Village location, but I guess it depends on the time of day. It still feels to me like a secret the tourists one avenue over don't know about. The prices are highish but not completely out of the realm of reason. Just almost.
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Vivian W.

Very helpful service. Liked browsing the options and the fact that it wasn't super crowded here (prefer this location to the East Village one). We just bought to go, but you can sit and eat inside too. We loved the chocolate malt cake truffles - super rich and delicious. We also brought the chocolate malt cake to a party - definitely preferred the truffles as the cake itself was not terribly moist and it was definitely less rich, but it was still a great dessert.
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Clara H.

Dropped by the momofuku milk bar for a quick ice-cream and picked up the cereal milk since it was 90 degrees outside that day. Anyway, it was way too sweet and like others have said, you must LOVE the taste of cereal milk (probably after a bowl of something like froot loops). I don't mind the taste of froot loops milk, but I just felt it was overly sweet and though had a packed shaved ice consistency, too dense. Not so yum for me...
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Christine C.

Compost cookie = loved it. Bought one cookie and shared it with students, my bro and coworker. Had I known how good it was, I would've bought a few more. Each bite was a surprise of crunchy, salty and sweet with bits of coffee grounds. A few comments from the compost cookie first timers: "Yo this is the best cookie I've ever had" "Gimme the address to this place!" "There's only two locations in all of NYC to get this cookie?! that's some exclusive shit!" "Do I HAVE to share this cookie?..." I also tried the corn cookie, but didn't love it as much as the Compost cookie. The corn cookie tasted just like what it's made of: corn powder and corn flour. Tasted kinda like cookie dough, but flavored with corn.
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Lily O.

5 stars is just for the compost cookies (whoever (David Chang) decided potato chips and pretzels needed cohabitate inside a cookie with chocolate chips and butterscotch was a genius) and the salty nut ice cream. I always aim to remember what sort of nuts are in that sweet and salty goodness but the sugar rush kills them brain cells. unfortunately I have to agree with some of the other yelpers-- the staff aren't super-baker cheery/friendly. there is one nice dude there but overall I get a "why are you bothering me" vibe from the other staff. completely different vibe from the super friendly ma peche bartenders, waiters, next door. risk: a sweet blow to the head reward: sweet and salty magic
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Jeff K.

I enjoyed the Salted pistachio shake. Flying home, I missed NYC because of this place.
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Susie P.

My favorite is the birthday cake truffles. It's perfect if you go with two other people because then you can share. Each person can get a truffle. The red velvet soft serve tasted somewhat funny. I didnt like it too much. The cereal milk soft serve is pretty delicious. The Strawberry milk tasted really good. Not authentic tho. I saw the ingredients and it somewhat turned me off. there was a lot of other things in the milk that i did not recognize. I'd also recommend crack pie and grasshopper pie and compost cookies. to share. its pretty sugary. The blueberry cookie was okay, it could better.
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Candice H.

A couple friends were raving about the crack pie here, so I had to try it when I got to NY. But FYI, this place is sort of hard to find if you've never been there! It's next to the restaurant, though! Service When we got here, there was no greeting. Maybe I'm being picky, but that's only because the service was quite poor the entire night. These two girls were having a conversation in between our questions about their selections and whatnot, and hardly seemed interested. In addition to that, one girl started dancing and jumping up and down behind the counter for fun(?) while we were trying to decide what to order. Basically, I felt like both workers were very unprofessional. I'm not asking for table service, but hey, jumping and dancing is really taking it to another level. Dessert Cereal milk yogurt- Just sampled this, since it's supposedly quite popular. It really tastes just like cereal milk! Crack pie- I like how they come individually in those small boxes. Cute! They come by the slice, so my friend and I shared one. Glad we did because damn, that pie is buttery! It's good, but def would get sick of it after a few bites. But maybe that's just me. Still delicious though! Cookies- They have a couple selections that looked really yummy. Compost cookie has 23739 things on it, so would def suggest that. Also got a chocolate chip cookie and a bluberry one. Didn't get to try any since we gave it away, but I think they would've been really good! Seating No chairs! I'm sure this is normal for NY, but def not for us SoCal folk. Just be ready to stand while you eat. =) Price I can't remember how much everything costs, but just know that it's a lot pricier than other places. I think it's over $5 for a slice of pie. I'd say it's worth it for the experience, but not sure if I'd come too often. The workers scared me away anyway. I understand that this place has different selections daily(?), for the yogurt at least, so I guess it's all about timing here!
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Alison W.

Stopped by to pick up some crack, a crack pie that is. Haha. This location is located off of 5th Ave and it's so small with no obvious sign that we walked right by it the first time. Noticed later that all they have is a chalkboard sign out front and their peach logo by the door. It's really a place to pick up to go. I don't remember seeing any seats in the place. Anyways we were just getting something to eat later so it wasn't a big deal. Had to try the crack pie and then I also got the birthday truffles since that looked like something else all the yelpers recommended. My friend described the crack pie as like pecan pie filling. Really good though and not overly sweet (like I had to stop after a few bites). I didn't want to stop eating it so I guess it is addicting like crack. Lol. The birthday cake truffles tasted like undercooked confetti cake batter. Really good too but a lot sweeter and one small truffle is enough. They sell it in a pack of three though so share. Tiny servings for $5 and $4 respectively though. Guess they can afford to charge that. Their chef just won the James Beard best chef award a couple days after we tried it. Yay!
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Zac L.

When i first heard about Cereal Milk Ice Cream, i had to hand it to Mr. Chang -- it's an absolutely genius idea. However, i gotta say that the execution left me really disappointed... I mean, Corn Flakes was really the best they could do?? Might i suggest variations using Fruity Pebbles (which was what first popped into my head when i became aware of the concept) or perhaps Cinnamon Toast Crunch? Now THAT would be worth five bucks.
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Carmen M.

Sooo. I was intrigued by the ravings here on Yelp. I picked up two slices of their 'Crack Pie'. The first two bites were good, because I was craving something sweet after a savory dinner. Beyond that, it was sickeningly sweet and rich; TOO rich. Without reading the ingredients (Oh by the way, it came pre-packaged in a little brown box. I know it was pre-packaged because originally I wanted one slice, so he took the box out from somewhere behind the counter and I asked for one more, and he took another one out in the time course of the blink of an eye. A sure sign of freshness!) I could already tell it was based on tons of sugar and cream. And I was right - just tons of sugar, cream and eggs. Another issue was the portion size. For $5.25 I got a tiny, tiny slice. Smaller than, and about as thick as my Blackberry. Not that I wanted more. I haven't given up on this place yet, though. I'd probably stop by for soft serve or something in the future - can't go wrong with that... right?
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Mei L.

Compost Cookie is a MUST TRY! Make sure to sit at the hotel next store to complete the visit. =)
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Cass L.

Not particularly friendly, but expensive. We had the various cookies, crack pie and cereal milk milkshake. Everything was at least good, and the crack pie was really good.
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kealy o.

Pretty dissapointed. I have wanted to go to the Milk Bar for such a long time. First, it was so discrete that I walked by it- twice. Then when i popped in no one greeted me and I was confused about what was even being offered to me. I grabbed 3 cookies. I have actually made the blueberries and cream before and had high hopes for it. All three of the cookies were stale. I am a Pastry Chef and know how hard it is to keep baked goods fresh over a period of time- but come on! Overall the money I spent was truly not worth it.
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Amy G.

She's just not that into you. Sorry. The salty pistacio soft serve tasted like poison. Actual poison. The cereal milk flavor soft serve tasted like nothing. Not "vanilla", not "milky", not "cereal" -- just nothing. The cookies are too thin and too greasy. Just another place that is hipster hype without the delivery.
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Gina K.

Crack pie is, of course, so good. BUT... their cookies seem to be a bit thin and flat and overly sugary. I was hoping for the bigger, dome shapes like the ones at the East Village location. Also, this place is hard to find. It's INSIDE of Ma Peche. It's not it's own separate place. So keep your eyes peeled.
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Neil G.

Blueberry miso ice cream: refreshingly delicious!
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