Spot Dessert Bar Long Island City

Matcha lava cake is the best! Black sesame ice cream is pretty good but the red bean mochi cake is so dry. Golden toast is also pretty good. Very friendly service. Nice shop vibe.

The matcha lava cake was delicious—crispy on the outside with a hot chocolate filling, and it paired wonderfully with the matcha ice cream. The honeydew cream soda was also a nice treat, served with a scoop of ice cream on top. Most of the customers here seem to be younger crowd.

I’ve known Spot for over 10 years, since their very first location on St. Marks. Over the years, they’ve expanded to more locations, including LIC and Flushing. Since the LIC location is close to where I live, I was genuinely excited when they opened in this area. Their Green Tea Lava and Golden Toast have been amazing since day one and remain consistently great even now. Back then, the dessert was called Green Tea Lava Cake. It seems they later renamed it to Matcha Lava, likely to give it a more premium feel. This time, I also tried one of their newer desserts an ube-based dish. It was okay and didn’t particularly stand out, but I do appreciate that they continue to update their menu seasonally and introduce new items. Overall, it’s great to see the brand evolving while maintaining the quality of the classics that made it popular in the first place.

Absolutely love everything about this location! The staff is kind, quick, and attentive. Even though it’s a small space, they’re incredibly patient when giving recommendations, which I really appreciate. The menu is frequently updated—always a great sign. I’m a big fan of their sorbet scoops, though I do think they could work a bit on the presentation to make it more visually appealing for photos. The place gets popular fast and can fill up quickly, but it’s a great spot to sit down and chat with friends. No doubt I’ll be returning!

My first time at this café. I walked in and bought a coffee and a muffin. They asked if it was to-go or if I’d be staying. I said I’d stay, so they seated me, gave me a menu, and then told me that according to their policy, I’m not allowed to drink my coffee and eat my muffin here unless I order something from the menu. Question!!! Why would you seat me and not tell me about this strict policy when I placed my order at the counter?!