Calling all sweet tooths! If you are looking for a place to get your sugar fix tonight, Staten Island has so much to offer. From old-fashioned Italian pastries to cereal waffles, you have endless options of dessert right in your neighborhood.
1. Beans and Leaves
Beans and Leaves, located in West Brighton, has probably been the most talked about place on Staten Island. This cute cafe is famous for their fresh-to-order waffles topped with anything you can dream of. You can order the basic waffle with strawberries and Nutella, or try something crazy like their new Cap'n Crunch waffle. Beans and Leaves also serves delicious drinks, such as flavored frappes and Starbucks-like coffee beverages. There are endless options at Beans and Leaves, so you can be sure you will get exactly what you are craving here.
2. Campania
In Eltingville, Campania is serving up heaven on a plate. They call this delicious dessert Nutella pizza. They start by spreading Nutella on pizza dough, and then they top it with bananas, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. They bake it in their coal-fired oven and voila! You have the most delicious dessert you can find. Campania's coal-fired pizza has been a huge hit on Staten Island, and if you've ever tasted it, you would know why. I can assure you that this Nutella pizza is just as amazing as their coal-fired pies.
3. Piece-A-Cake
Stop by Piece-A-Cake in New Dorp for the best cake in Staten Island. This vintage-themed cafe serves all types of dessert, including cake, cookies, brownies, pastries, and much more. Their homemade treats are so great, you'll want to try everything. Order a drink from the coffee bar, like wicked hot chocolate or cinnabon coffee, to go with your dessert. And definitely, make sure you try their red velvet cake or their cookie ice cream sandwiches!
4. Royal Crown
Staten Island is filled with Italian bakeries, but one of the best is in Old Town. Royal Crown not only serves amazing sandwiches with their famous balsamic vinegar, but they also have the best Italian pastries and desserts. You can't go wrong with ordering their delicious cannoli or rainbow cookies. They also make beautiful cupcakes and cookies that you can't resist. You can get any type of dessert here, like pastries, cake, cookies, and donuts. Everything is fresh and delicious, so make sure you stop by Royal Crown for some amazing Italian pastries!
5. Something Sweet
Something Sweet in New Dorp offers a different dessert experience than what you're used to. This sweet shop is the perfect destination this summer. Something Sweet makes homemade ice cream in tons of different flavors. From chocolate fudge swirl to sweet potato, there will be something for everyone. They also serve bubble tea in delicious flavors like coffee and papaya. Whether you want to try something new or you're just craving ice cream, this is definitely the place to try.
