Coconut Cloud Cake
By the Way Bakery
Hastings-on-Hudson
This ultra-airy cake is layered with coconut, covered with dreamy white frosting, and topped off with crispy coconut chips. Believe it or not, there is no dairy in this baby, as all the baked goods conjured up at Hastings-on-Hudson’s By the Way Bakery are both dairy- and gluten-free, an amazing option for those with food allergies. However, this cake’s succulent taste will ascend your taste buds to the clouds and make you forget about flour.
Babka
Martine’s Fine Bakeshop
Tuckahoe, Scarsdale
This rich and decadent treat, layered with chocolate or cinnamon and topped with streusel is perfect for special occasions. A European style bakery/cafe located in Scarsdale and Tuckahoe, Martine’s provides a variety of baked goods and sandwiches, as well as chocolate, cinnamon-nut, and Nutella-hazelnut varieties of its coveted babka. If you drop by the Scarsdale location, you’ll be in good company: actor Jerry Seinfeld stopped there for a segment of his show, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
Hot Dog
Walter’s Hot Dogs
Mamaroneck, White Plains
A Westchester staple located in Mamaroneck since 1919, Walter’s Hot Dogs is known for its unique blend of beef, pork, and veal. Chefs slice the dog down the middle, grill it in a “secret sauce,” and serve it on a toasted bun with Walter’s signature mustard. Walter’s Hot Dogs evolved from a stand to a building in 1928, drawing long lines and loyal customers ever since, and in 2018, they expanded to a second White Plains location and added a traveling food truck.
Sorbet
Penny Lick Ice Cream
Hastings-on-Hudson, Mamaroneck, Ossining
A refreshing treat on a hot summer day, Penny Lick strives to be ice cream with a clear conscience. Everything churned is peanut- and tree-nut-free. The luscious sorbet flavors, such as mango, strawberry lemonade, and raspberry lime, are fashionable for everyone. Penny Lick opened in 2015 in Hastings-on-Hudson, with expansions into Mamaroneck and Ossining.
Torched Ice Cream
Bona Bona Ice Cream
Port Chester, Baldwin Place
An ice cream fantasy for you and the family: First the good stuff is scooped into a cup, then topped with a signature homemade Italian meringue, and finally torched until it is perfectly smoked, crisped, and creamy. With spots in Port Chester and Baldwin Place, Bona Bona Ice Cream provides a unique treat being made in a kitchen, rather than a factory. Crafting a product that’s somewhere between Italian gelato and American ice cream, Bona Bona also serves specialty milkshakes and “boozy bona” mixed with alcohol.
Lobster Tail Pastry
Fleetwood Bakery Shop
Mount Vernon, Pleasantville
When it comes to iconic Westchester treats, you can’t forget the lobster tail. A foodie favorite for the sweet and creamy filling, lobster tails are a flaky, shell-shaped Italian dessert made from laminated dough. The filling is typically flavored with citrus zest or vanilla, adding dimension to its sweetness. This treat is found at Fleetwood Bakery Shop, a beloved local bakery in Mount Vernon and Pleasantville, and focused on creating one-of-a-kind cakes and pastries.
Doughnuts
Galloway’s Bakery
Scarsdale
Known for its tender doughnuts, Galloway’s Bakery, located in Scarsdale and open only on weekends, offers a range of these fried wonders, including old-fashioned, glazed, cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, and jelly filled. Many of Galloway’s creations sport unique fillings, all in a hand-tied, white cardboard box to add an extra hint of nostalgia.
Fruit Pies
Baked by Susan
Croton-on-Hudson
Baked by Susan, in Croton-on-Hudson, presents a wide variety of fruit-flavored pies, including apple, blueberry, cherry, and mixed berry. It also offers seasonal pies, such as pumpkin, peach, and pecan. All Baked by Susan’s treats are made fresh from scratch daily, utilizing all-natural, local ingredients, and in-season fruit with no preservatives. There are many options to choose from this delicious lineup of pies.
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