Four places to get your junk food fix in NYC

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Let’s face it, we Americans love junk food. We cant help it as most of us were raised on it from a young age. As much as we try to count calories, eat organic and attempt to hit the gym, the occasional donut or cupcake finds it way into our hands and down our throat. So stop hiding your love for all that is devilishly delicious, embrace your inner kid-like cravings and visit these four high-sugar eateries around New York.


S’Mac: Who doesn’t like a big bowl of macaroni and cheese? At this East Village hangout expect to dine on such flavors as creamy brie and Mediterranean mac. To class it up, wash down all this goodness with a glass of red wine. 345 E 12th St. Stay nearby at the Millennium UN Plaza.


Peanut Butter & Co. Sandwich Shop: With such menu items as the Fluffernutter and PB&J shake with a "krazy" straw, how can you not have a good time while pigging out at this Greenwich Village comfort food hot spot. On the way out be sure to pick up some souvenirs like an official Peanut Butter & Co. lunchbox or toy monkey. Stay nearby at the Four Points Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village.


The Soda Shop: Tribeca meets small town America in this charming retro restaurant that is a popular destination for breakfast, lunch and dinner. After you chow down one of their tasty burgers or sandwiches, be sure to save room for a classic egg-cream, malt or banana split. 125 Chambers Street. Stay next door at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.


Doughnut Plant: The king of kid-friendly foods has to be the doughnut. I have yet to meet a rug rat that will pass on fried dough covered in some sort of sugary topping. Flavors on the ever changing menu include tres leche, roasted coconut, cranberry and peanut butter glaze raspberry jam. 379 Grand Street. Stay nearby at Hotel 91.


- Andrew Hickey of TheBrooklynNomad.