Sweet Graffiti opened earlier this year and quickly turned into one of those spots everyone seems to be talking about, especially after their Dubai Chocolate Bar went viral. The dessert bar sits inside the Martinique New York hotel right in the heart of Koreatown and behind it is Romina Peixoto from Argentina, who has an impressive pastry background from places like Eleven Madison Park and Le Cirque.
Besides the famous Dubai chocolate, the menu has macarons, cookies, donuts, soft serve and small filled chocolates. There is also Romina’s version of alfajores, the classic Argentine cookie with dulce de leche in the middle.
The menu changes with the seasons. We visited right before Thanksgiving and started with the warm Apple Caramel Donut, which was just as good as it sounds. We paired it with a small glass of their warm apple cider made with a subtle touch of chocolate. We also tried the Pad Thai Cookie, which is big and thick with a really fun flavor mix of peanut butter, lime, coconut and a little bit of chili. It sounds unusual, but it works so well and ended up being one of my favorites.
The small chocolates and Sweet Graffiti’s take on Mallomars were also delicious, but if you only try two things, make it the Pad Thai Cookie and the Apple Caramel Donut. Those are the ones you don’t want to miss.
Tips for your visit to Sweet Graffiti
Seating at Sweet Graffiti is very limited, so most people take their desserts to go. We ended up sitting in the lobby of the Martinique Hotel right next door.
Sweet Graffiti gets the busiest in the evening, when people stop by after dinner in the neighborhood. If you want to avoid lines, it’s a good idea to come earlier in the day when things are a bit calmer.
The menu changes often, so don’t hesitate to ask what’s new. They usually have seasonal specials that are only around for a short time.
If you want to try more than one thing, share. Many of the cookies and donuts are big enough for two people to split without feeling like you’re missing out.
Sweet Graffiti, 51 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, United States
