Milk Bar
Milk Bar (originally Momofuku Milk Bar) is a dessert and bakery chain founded in New York City by chef Christina Tosi. Known for rule-breaking desserts using cornflakes and potato chips, it has become a national sensation.
The Story
Milk Bar (originally Momofuku Milk Bar) is a dessert and bakery chain founded in New York City by James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi in 2008. The bakery is known for its rule-breaking approach to pastry, using unconventional ingredients like cornflakes, potato chips, and instant pudding mix to create nostalgic yet innovative desserts that challenge the conventions of traditional baking.
From its humble beginnings in New York City's East Village, Milk Bar quickly developed a cult following for its signature treats: Compost Cookies, Cereal Milk soft-serve, Birthday Cake, and the iconic Milk Bar Pie. Under Tosi's leadership, the company has expanded into a multi-location bakery chain with stores across the United States and Canada and a robust e-commerce platform at milkbarstore.com.
In 2021, Milk Bar launched nationwide shipping, bringing its beloved treats to customers across the United States. The company's innovative spirit was recognized in 2022 when Fast Company named Milk Bar one of the Most Innovative Companies in the World. Today, Milk Bar continues to push the boundaries of what dessert can be, staying true to the nostalgic yet innovative spirit that made it a culinary phenomenon.
Products & Services
Cereal Milk
The original Cereal Milk that started it all. Made by steeping milk with toasted cornflakes, brown sugar, and a hint of salt. Available for shipping nationwide.
Milk Bar Pie
The iconic Milk Bar Pie, featuring a rich, gooey filling with a crispy, buttery crust. Made with a unique blend of ingredients that creates a texture unlike any other pie.
Compost Cookies
Our famous Compost Cookies, loaded with chocolate chips, M&Ms, potato chips, pretzels, oats, and butterscotch. A sweet and salty explosion in every bite.
Birthday Cake
The legendary Milk Bar Birthday Cake, featuring vanilla cake layered with birthday batter, rainbow sprinkles, and our signature vanilla frosting.
Company Timeline
2008 — Milk Bar Founded
Christina Tosi hatched Milk Bar (originally Momofuku Milk Bar) from her passion for blending childhood nostalgia with sophisticated technique. The bakery opened its doors in New York City's East Village.
2008 — Cereal Milk Launched
Milk Bar's signature Cereal Milk made its debut, becoming an instant cult favorite and the foundation for dozens of desserts.
2011 — First Cookbook Published
Tosi published her debut cookbook, Momofuku Milk Bar, sharing the techniques and philosophies behind her signature desserts.
2014 — Milk Bar Rebranded
The bakery officially rebranded from Momofuku Milk Bar to Milk Bar, establishing its independent identity.
2020 — Dessert Person Published
Tosi published Dessert Person, a cookbook that solidified her status as a leading voice in modern baking.
2021 — Nationwide E-Commerce Shipping Launched
Milk Bar launched nationwide shipping, bringing its iconic treats to a broader audience across the United States.
2022 — Fast Company Most Innovative
Fast Company named Milk Bar one of the Most Innovative Companies in the World.
