Cookie

“If you like marzipan the best rainbow cookie in the game is at William Greenberg. Old school place”

“Empire Cakes in Chelsea. Perfect balance of almond flavor plus raspberry jam that isn't overpowering and thin chocolate layer”

“Can’t do a ranking of rainbow cookies without going to Arthur Ave (even if Il Fornaio has the best)”

“Fortunato’s is for me the gold standard for cannolis and rainbow cookies. No one does it better.”

“Oh my God the rainbow cookies are to die for.”

“Mazzolas had my favorite in Brooklyn so far although they can be a bit inconsistent and have bad days.”

“this is only number 2 because I don't consider it a traditional rainbow cookie. Easily a 10/10 and worth the visit. It was more cake like than the rest because of the multiple layers and the jam consistency was perfect.”

“Madonia on Arthur Ave makes one of the best cakier ones. The circular crunchy sprinkles are a nice touch too.”

“So I’ve tried dozens of rainbow cookies, snd to me, the absolute best I’ve had is from Settepani in Williamsburg.”

“I agree! I think they're top tier. But I also like rainbow cookies for the marzipan more than the chocolate”

“My favorite is at Monteleone's in Carroll Gardens.”

“I’m a big rainbow cookie fan and always try them at bakeries. I’d say my fave in the city is Morrone on Arthur Ave in the Bronx.”

“They are the most insane rainbow cookies in existence although perhaps you won’t count them for the list as they are not always available.”

“And more recently a Scottie's + their rainbow cookies during Pride weekend which was a terrible mismatch but FUCK were those cookies absolutely legit.”

“And they’ve perfected the rainbow cookie.”

“Elegente(Ave U) rainbow cookie is one of the best”

“Nice to see Gian Piero near the top of the list. They're the best I've ever had”

“My favorite rainbow cookie is from Artuso’s in Bronx Little Italy”

“I’ve been on a lifelong mission to find the best rainbow cookies in the city, and personally I think Greenberg’s are the best!!!”

“Pinolis, Linzertarts, almond, rainbow, sicilian figs at Circos.. so good.”

“My favorite are served at Red Hook Tavern. They are made by the bartender and put on the menu. they also sell them through instagram "hafley baked"”

“Venieros 100%”

“Court Pastry all the way. They’re dense and moist – personally I hate a rainbow cookie that’s dry enough for the cake to crumble. There shouldn’t be any crumbs in the bag. You can taste the almond paste and jam, and the chocolate is nice and melty.”

“They also have shockingly good rainbow cookies. Wasnt expecting that. Stupid expensive.”

“Highly recommend you try their cinnamon rolls and rainbow cookies.”

“this was the most ideal rainbow cookie and was also the most traditional. It was moist, the chocolate was thick enough to have a good snap but not overpowering, and the jam was a great flavor 10/10”

“Don’t tell my family who prefer La Cheesecake in College Point (which are good but more cakey and lighter on the chocolate)”

“Pignoli and rainbow cookies at an Italian bakery like Villabate or Rimini in brooklyn”

“make sure to get a rainbow cookie for dessert”

“Milano Market has a really good one too.”