Lady M Cake Boutique, NYC

I have discovered Lady M a few years ago, purely by chance. My Mother in law and I had just finished lunch at the Plaza Food Court and were looking for a sweet treat. We passed by the chocolate, cupcake and ice cream stalls but nothing seemed terribly tempting. Then, I laid my eyes on this strange little cake, sitting in the middle of white boxes with a big M on it. It looked so different that we decided to give it a shot, and after the first bite, I was hooked. The cake was one of the most delicious and interesting things I have tasted in a very long time, and I do my share of tasting. I bought an entire cake and took it home for my family to enjoy and give their verdict. Ever since that time, the mille crepes cake from Lady M Cake Boutique, has become THE cake for all of our important celebrations.

My two favorites are the signature mille crepes and the green tea mille crepes.

The signature and the green tea mille crepes cakes are made of 20 paper thin crepes, all handmade, layered with light pastry cream with a slightly caramelized top. I like to eat it by lifting each layer up with a fork and licking the cream off first.

This is the 78th Street location, the decor is all white, very minimalist, with the cakes being the only source of color. There are only a few tables inside, so when you come during a busy time, be prepared to wait.

Each friend who comes to NY is taken to Lady M for tea and cake, and so far, no one has left unimpressed.

Their Strawberry Mille Feuille is also delicious, light, creamy and not too sweet.

Lady M Boutique
a few locations throughout NYC and now in Boston and Los Angeles.

Joanna

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