That said, you’ll want to show off your striking fresh wardrobe at cute and trendy spots around the city—and the brighter the better.
Flowers are blooming, restaurants are getting a fresh coat of paint, new places are popping up for the season, and the spring colors are definitely being noticed all around.
It’s time to hit up those Instagrammable spots and, because spring always feels a little extra pink, here are the prettiest pink places in NYC to check out a.s.a.p.
1. M Tea, Flushing
This bubble tea spot in Flushing, Queens might just be the most adorably-decorated café in all of NYC. The space is PINK on PINK, with pink cloud walls, pastel pink couches and mini pink and white hot air balloons hanging from the ceiling. There is even one giant hot air balloon couch, ideal for sipping your drink (or, you know, loading up on Instagram content).
And, the menu is quite extensive, with a wide selection of flavors of cheese foam tea (a type of cold tea topped with milk/cream cheese foam), fresh fruit teas, milk tea and creme brulee teas. Read more here.
Where: 36-56 Main St., Flushing
2. Magic Hour Rooftop (Nov.-March)
Magic Hour Rooftop at Moxy Times Square has transformed their space into a wonderful winter lodge. The après-ski themed rooftop will take visitors on a magical journey 18 stories above Manhattan with their floor-to-ceiling pink log walls, a frosted flower arch glowing with custom pink faux antler chandeliers, and of course, pretty pink cocktails!
But hurry, its winter lounge theme is only up until the end of March! Find out more here.
Where: 485 7th Ave
3. Sweet Cats Cafe, Flushing
Another pink bubble tea shop, need we say more? Sweet Cats Cafe is the triple threat bubble tea shop you didn’t know you needed. A new location recently opened in Flushing, so get ready for cute photo-ops, tasty treats, and yes…arcade games! Upon entering the cafe you will be welcomed inside a world of pink walls, pink counters, and pink game machines. Read more here.
Where: 35-21 Farrington St, Flushing, Queens
4. Pietro, Nolita
This cozy Italian spot is all-pink, everywhere. Munch on handmade pasta from heart-shaped butternut squash ravioli to rigatoni carbonara — oh, and breakfast is served all day, like their “Pink As F*** Pancakes!” The color was inspired by the pastel colors of the Italian Riviera, and to the owner serves as “a tribute to his mom and a token of appreciation to all the women who work hard, raise humans… and run the world!”
Where: 174 Elizabeth St.
5. Eat Pretty, UES
This adorable cafe and coffee shop on the Upper East Side is full of pretty pink accents like a faux cherry blossom tree, flower wall, and darling fringe umbrellas with pastel stools. Enjoy pastries, sandwiches, desserts and 100% speciality coffee from El Salvador.
Where: 501 1/2 E 83rd St
6. Tiny’s & The Bar Upstairs, Tribeca
This adorable restaurant is inside the only pink landmarked NYC Townhouse, and was started by three siblings. Snuggle up by the fire for delicious brunch with homemade scones and doughnuts, or try it for a hearty dinner paired with craft cocktails. It’s only pink on the outside, but that still counts!
Where: 135 W Broadway
7. While We Were Young, West Village
Pink with a side of baby blue! Take advantage of this West Village haunt’s $50 prix-fixe dinner menu, brunch on weekends, and a wide variety of craft cocktails. And yes, there are pink ones — like the “Texts From Last Night” with pink peppercorn-infused mezcal, luxardo, grapefruit and lime.
Where: 183 W 10th St.
8. Sprinkles Cupcake ATM, UES
Don’t miss fresh-baked cupcakes, layer cakes, cookies and brownies at this bakery chain that started in California and is know all across the country. They’re also known for this “Cupcake ATM” that opened for the first time in NYC in 2014 (that’s where the pink comes in!). It delivers four cupcakes at a time and is open 24 hours a day.
We also recommend completing the look with pink flavors like Strawberry or Sprinkle!
Where: 780 Lexington Ave
9. Cha Cha Matcha, Multiple Locations
Green and pink totally compliment each other, which is why these shops serving the Japanese green tea powder in all its forms are also decorated with beautiful pinks. Their cups & logo are just as cute, and they’re sustainable too — dedicated to not using any single-serve plastics.
Where: Nomad/NoHo/Nolita/Bryant Park — see addresses on their website here.
10. Museum of Ice Cream, SoHo
Yes, this is NYC’s only museum completely dedicated to ice cream! Feast on a spread of the sweetest treats in the Oh Yeah Room, take a ride in the NY Celestial Subway featuring state-of-the-art immersive technology, or make a splash at their iconic Sprinkle Pool. There’s also a new all-pink bar with ice cream cocktails! See more here.
Where: 558 Broadway
Bonus: Roosevelt Island, during cherry blossom season (April-May)
Okay, this is only pink for a very specific time of the year, but you don’t want to miss how Roosevelt Island looks when all of its cherry blossoms are in bloom! Nothing like fresh blooms along the water, with gorgeous skyline views of the east side of Manhattan. They also typically host a Cherry Blossom Festival in May, though it was canceled the last two years due to COVID.