Cold Stone is all about making fresh creamy ice cream and churning it up with a dazzling array of fabulous toppings, sauces and swirls. Want caramel, pecans and peanut M&Ms? Sure thing. Hot fudge, granola and rainbow sprinkles? You've got it. Whatever you've got a hankering for, if it's sweet and mixable, you can get it in a sugary waffle cone.

Ah, this is Old Yorkville at its finest. This German bakery has been in the neighborhood for over a century churning out utterly delectable fresh-baked goods. Nothing too exotic, but with old stand-bys this good, you'll be happy you stopped by.

H&H bagels is to New York as apple pie is to America. Arguably the best darn bagels in the city (and/or the world), H&H East serves up quite a great bagel of its own. Make sure you ask the baker what's fresh out of the oven. While they're not quite as good as their west side sibling, they are far and away the best bagels you'll get on the upper east side.

If your idea of dessert is flaky French pastry, you will adore this little shop. Margot and its cross-town sibling create delicate French classics along with whipping up a daily selection of sandwiches and other snacks. The quality is excellent and the attitude very French.