Five Best NYC Desserts Near Archer Hotel New York

40^th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues

The line out the door at almost any time of day is the first clue that Lady M Boutique satisfies sweetly. With its fresh, creative collection of cakes (think Green Tea Checkers, Banana Mille Feuille and Couronne du Chocolat), the shop developed a strong following. Individual nibbles, such as Very Berry Tartlets, Mini Choux and Raspberry Chocolate Bars, make it nearly impossible to just walk on by. The eclairs and strawberry shortcake are out of this world.

Broadway between 38^th and 39^th Streets

When nothing but an amazing dark chocolate mousse cake with a passion fruit center (the Adagio) that is the perfect fruit-to-chocolate ratio will do, head over to Maison Kayser. This authentic artisanal French boulangerie presents approximately 300 choices, including breads, viennoiserie (croissants, pains au chocolat, brioches, pains aux raisins, that sort of tastiness), pastries, baked goods, French bistro dishes and to-go items. Don’t forget the holiday desserts — gorgeous and delectable. An added bonus: In addition to the Broadway location, three Maison Kayser stores are within a quick walk from Archer: one on 40^th Street just west of 5^th Avenue, one at 36^th Street and 5^th Avenue, and one at Lexington and 41^st Street.

40th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues

Since 1895, Royce’ has been producing perfect chocolates. Customer favorites include Coffee Beans Chocolate, Prafeuille Chocolat Orange, Fruit Bar Chocolate and Chocolate Wafers “Maccha Cream.” Along with crunchy wafers, finger-licking-good truffes and a lovely collections of holiday offerings, it sells obsessive-worthy Potatochip Chocolate in three flavors: Caramel, Fromage Blanc and Mild Bitter.

35^th Street between 7^th and 8^th Avenues

When you’re “tired of the coffee snobs,” Madman Espresso “made sophisticated coffees accessible to the common man” — ’nuf said. The espresso is "mad good," its hashtag is #lifeisbeautiful  and it serves up a really good raisin cheese Danish. Archer loves Madman’s vibe, offerings, farm-direct movement and service with a bigger smile.

36^th Street between Broadway and 7^th Avenue

Looking for a colorful array of the best melt-in-your-mouth macarons around? You have quite the selection in front of you at MacarOn Café. Just to tempt you: White Chocolate Peppermint, Chocolate Raspberry, Coconut, Earl Grey, Jasmine, Lavender Honey, Rose Lychee, Nutella, Pumpkin Cinnamon, Champagne Rose, Strawberry Smoothie and Wedding Almond. As if that’s not enough, you can grab a yummy breakfast and lunch option, plus specials and sandwiches of the week.