14 Best Restaurants in USA

This Japanese hype donut shop housed in an open-floor space offers heavenly-soft donuts in a variety of flavors, including several New York City-exclusive options like the pistachio white chocolate glazed donut. The original donut is airy and slightly chewy on the inside, with a delicately crisp outer layer---a must try that pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee. The store opens at 10 am, but there will probably be a line by then.

Spend a sweet afternoon learning about the chocolate-making process during the Kuia Chocolate Factory Experience, a 90-minute tour of this confectioner's operations for guests ages 10 and up, followed by the chance to taste some of Maui’s best chocolate. If you have smaller children in tow and/or are short on time, you can head straight for the café for a hand-mixed chocolate shake, a hot chocolate or a coffee, and a treat from the bakery case. You can also embark on a chocolate-tasting flight, and then customize a box of chocolates to take home. Profits from sales and the tour benefit local charities, including major contributions to fire-relief efforts.

Pastry chef Eunji Lee’s exquisite creations at Lysée are easily New York’s most stunning desserts. Infused with Korean flavors—like toasted brown rice—and crafted with French techniques, each confection is edible art—especially her signature corn cake covered with delicately piped kernels of corn mousse. Grab one to-go from the minimalist bakery upstairs or savor four decadent delights by reserving the prix-fixe in the downstairs dining room.

At this Brooklyn import, one can’t go wrong choosing between a “heavenly brownie,” the beautiful cakes and pies on display by the slice, or the approximately 18 differently flavored macarons, each in a more eye-catching color than the last. Several coffee varieties and other drinks, including milkshakes, are available, too. Treats can be taken to go or there’s a sitting area. A small breakfast menu is on tap.

Who needs saltwater taffy when you can have a freshly baked apple fritter or gooey, buttermilk-glazed donut? This is a donut shop with a secret: by day, it's a tucked-away bakery; at 7 pm, they open the back door and sell warm treats to in-the-know fans who line up for the privilege.

San Francisco's real life Willy Wonka factory is the fascinating and delicious home of this "bean to bar" chocolatier. Of course, chocolate in many forms is the highlight for guests, whether it's in pure chocolate bars, in drinks, or as a subtle ingredient in some of the city's most inventive pastries. The 16th Street factory holds self-guided tours on most afternoons that it's open. There are two other nonfactory locations in the city on Valencia Street and in the Ferry Building.

This family-owned gelato shop has its roots in Italy and offers loads of flavors to cool shoppers off on hot Beverly Hills days.

Lining up for an ice cream cone or frappe at Four Seas, a former blacksmith shop near Craigville Beach, has been a rite of summer on the Cape since 1934; it made the ice cream for Caroline Kennedy's wedding (the flavor: fresh peach) and has won a bazillion 'best' awards. They also sell lobster salad rolls, hot dogs, and other sandwiches. 

Hand-rolled truffles are the signature item here; some flavor combinations are staples while others change with the seasons, but all are highly inventive. (Goat cheese walnut or peanut butter coconut curry anyone?) For many, the real star of the show is the absurdly thick hot chocolate topped with homemade marshmallows.

Don't count calories here, because you'll lose track at this old-fashioned sweet shop with over 22 types of fudge, 43 flavors of ice cream, 15 different candy apples, and chocolate made in house. Their retro, and viral candy, will take you back in time. 

An iconic 24/7 Inglewood landmark since 1952, Randy's Donuts is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. Instantly recognizable by its giant 32-foot doughnut sign perched atop the building, this walk-up stand has become a beloved photo op and a must-visit Los Angeles attraction, featured in countless movies and TV shows. But it's not just about the spectacle—Randy's really does serve up some of the best doughnuts in town. From classic glazed to inventive flavors like Nutella or s'mores (though we're partial to the cherry iced), these handmade, doughy delights are consistently fresh, toothsome, and irresistible. The no-frills service is quick and friendly, perfect for grabbing a sweet bite on the go (or smuggling into a Beyoncé concert). Try the Texas-sized options if you're with a group. Don't leave Inglewood without trying this delicious piece of local history.

The haute cupcake craze isn't going away, so expect lines that extend out the door and down the block here. If you need an after-hours fix, not to worry: Sprinkles also has the world's first cupcake (and cookie) ATM, open round the clock. The most popular flavor? Red velvet, of course.

Several Brooklyn restaurants have Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie on their menus, but this little, long-running shop on the waterfront is the source, where key limes are squeezed fresh to make the creamy tart pies—just as founder Steve Tarpin did during his youth in South Florida. The large 10-inch pies serve eight, but there are also individual 4-inch versions, in addition to frozen treats on a stick—perfect to take with you as you walk to the view of Lady Liberty at the Valentino Pier just outside.

Within this shop, hidden in the back of the Africa section, you'll find enough to satisfy any sweet tooth. A constantly changing selection of candied apples, Mickey-theme cookies, and cupcakes can be found in abundance. Order in advance on the Disney app to avoid long lines.