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Private Hell’s Kitchen Dessert Tour

Discover the classic desserts of NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood! Tour formerly operated by Sugartooth Tours, now under the Like A Local brand!

Things to know

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Sweet Stops

Prepare for a dessert extravaganza with stops at some of the finest sweet shops in the city, each offering a unique glimpse into the neighborhood’s social and cultural fabric: Dive into the main course of our adventure with a selection of delectable stops at both Chelsea Market & Market 57:

Little Pie Company

Enjoy a slice of classic American pie that’s baked perfection, symbolizing the traditional comforts that have nurtured the community spirit in Hell’s Kitchen.

Poseidon’s

Experience a taste of Greece with authentic baklava. This shop not only delights with its offerings but also shares the rich history of Greek immigrants in New York.

Schmackary’s

Savor innovative cookies that push culinary boundaries, reflecting the neighborhood’s transformation and its embrace of creativity.

Bird & Branch

Enjoy a unique latte from this local favorite, where each cup brewed supports community initiatives and promotes social good.

Amy’s Bread

Discover why the chocolate sourdough twist is a local favorite, and learn about Amy’s commitment to using high-quality ingredients and supporting local suppliers.

Lady Wong

Explore the Singaporean food market Urban Hawker that houses bakery Lady Wong, where worldly flavors explode together in traditional patisserie

Our Social Impact Partner - Amy's Bread

“As good citizens of our community, we feel a responsibility to contribute to its health! Every day we donate our extra bread to 2 local food pantries and City Harvest (3000 lbs per month gathered from our locations!). We’ve participated in countless local school fund-raisers, hunger-related charities, and community events.” – The team behind Amy’s Bread

What does Social Impact mean to us?

On your tour you will hear the term “social impact”, but what does that really mean? For us, social impact is making sure that we have a positive impact on the communities we live and work in, as well as the amazing places we explore with our tours. We believe that truly experiencing a place “like a local” means having meaningful engagement that supports local, community-based organizations and learning about their causes and the people making them happen. Just as we carefully select the places you’ll visit and the food you’ll try, we have also carefully selected our social impact partners to showcase the amazing work being done in our communities. Your patronage on our tours is a small act to help these initiatives flourish. We want to help our visitors explore NYC on an authentic level and make sure that we are all having a positive impact while doing it.

Tour Highlights

Ready to explore the soul of Brooklyn through its culinary landscape and vibrant history? Join us on a journey through this illustrious borough, where the past and present merge into a deliciously immersive experience. With our expert tour guides at your side, each step of your adventure will be as flavorful as the dishes you’ll taste, all while contributing to local communities and sustainable practices.

Hell’s Kitchen History

Begin your sweet adventure in the historic streets of Hell’s Kitchen. Once known for its gritty reputation, this neighborhood has transformed into a culinary haven. As you stroll, our guides will share tales of the area’s past, illustrating how it evolved from a tough locale to a vibrant community, enriched by its diverse population and innovative culinary ventures.

9th Avenue Culinary Mecca

As you walk along 9th Avenue, witness the diversity of New York City’s food scene unfold. This street is not just a thoroughfare but a living museum of gastronomic evolution, showcasing how food can bring people together and foster community growth.

FAQ

Our tours vary from 1-2 ½ miles over a 3 hour period. We walk at a leisurely pace and stop frequently to discuss interesting points along the way. 

We do recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes. Keep in mind that you are on your feet for most of the tour. All tours include at least 1 stop where you can sit for your tasting.

The least walking would be attending our Chelsea Market + High Line Tour and opting to skip the High Line walk portion that culminates the tour.

Our Flatiron Food Tour is the least walking (1 mile) followed by Chelsea Market & High Line Food Tour (1.5 miles) Lower East Side (2 miles), and Williamsburg Food Tour (2 miles).

Our public tours are conducted in English with the exception of tours in Spanish offered on Saturdays at 4:30 PM. Outside of this, we can accommodate foreign language private tour bookings. Our guides speak Spanish, Italian and French. If you need a tour in another language, please contact us and let us know.

Absolutely! While you may be familiar with our route and some of the stops, you will also have the opportunity to discover new things about the wonderful neighborhood you live in! Additionally, this tour is an excellent way to entertain out-of-town guests, celebrate a special occasion or encourage professional team building.

We regularly hear from local customers that they found a new favorite spot while on tour with us!

Please fill out our contact form, or email us with details about your group at reservations@likealocaltours.com.

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Yes! Booking in advance is required. Our tour guides do not accept cash on site for tickets.

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Public Tours

Plans sometimes change. We get it; it happens to us too. So we’re happy to provide a hassle-free, 100% refund if you give us 48 hours’ notice.

Inside of 48 hours, we’ve already started preparing for your visit, and can’t easily fill your slot, so we sadly can’t provide you a refund in that case.

Private & Corporate Tours

There is a 10% non-refundable cancellation fee for holding the tour guide and the tour date. The balance of the tour (less the deposit) is fully refundable up to 14 days prior to the tour date. Within the 14 day window, we may be able to issue a partial refund in the form of a credit toward a future tour.

Tours will run rain, snow or shine. We ask that you check the weather forecast and dress accordingly if inclement weather is predicted.

In the case of extreme weather, we will reach out to you if we need to cancel your tour and reschedule you to a time when it is safe!

If you booked directly with us, you should’ve received a confirmation email. Please click ‘change booking’ located directly below the photo/event details. You should be able to modify there. 

If you booked through a third party or reseller, please contact them directly to make the change. This includes booking made through Viator, TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide, Fever, Cozymeal.  

Don’t panic! You can join the tour up to 30 minutes after it has started. Please call us at +1(347)542-7998 and follow the menu options to contact your tour guide. 

They will let you know exactly where you can find the group and join the tour!

You’ll want to make sure to add it to the “whole booking promo code” field, not the individual ticket promo code. See below for an example:
That usually does the trick, but if there is any more issue please reach out to us directly. For quickest response, text us at (347) 542-7998.