Sugar & Plumm

Bakeries, ice cream parlors and candy shops all in one, these sweeteries, offshoots of a New Jersey outfit, showcase tempting treats like dainty salted caramel macarons, fluffy croissants, waffle-and-bacon milkshakes and whimsically shaped chocolates; it's all displayed in bright quarters, with the UWSer featuring an all-day sit-down bistro and the smaller West Village satellite catering to the...

Its second location in NYC, right in the West Village, this whimsical bakery/cafe functions as a mostly carry out-style spot, where Villagers can pick up sweet breakfast treats like croissants and muffins, and desserts like macarons, brownie sundaes, and spiked milkshakes. A couple of stools in the front give passersby a good view of you shoveling dollops of whipped cream.

A boutique bistro. An artisan macaron-maker and chocolatier. A whimsical ice creamery. A posh patisserie. A unique gift shoppe.