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Had no idea Balthazar was in New Jersey. I've been going to the SoHo location for years and have always loved it, especially for brunch. Everything is so delicious. Their baguette is my all-time go-to. It's perfectly crisp on the outside and so moist inside. A must-try if you haven't had it. The New Jersey location is different from SoHo. It's smaller with no seating, but it's a huge bread factory where you can actually see people making fresh bread and pastries. The smell alone is amazing. Lots of people stop by for coffee and pastries, just like I did. Totally worth it if you're a bread lover.
Really well-crafted pastries in an upscale bakery. Stopped in on a Sunday morning for breakfast on our way out of the city. Got the eggplant tomato battard, cherry danish, and goat cheese tart, all of which were good. The roasted tomatoes on the eggplant one were very flavorful. The -1 star is due a few logistics-related issues. The bakery is designed so that you walk in and loop around and then come back to pay which makes the front entrance area very crowded with people bumping into each other right near the doorway. The other issue was that the plastic coffee cup for the cold brew I got had a very poor seal leading to coffee dripping through the edge and spilling all over the place in the car. Good coffee but this was frustrating. Worth a trip for the pastries!
Great place to pickup a tasty treat. Wonderful bakery that the whole family enjoyed. Kids ate the croffle so quickly I do not have a picture to share . Staff was helpful and good vibes.
After my walk at the palisades park, I wanted to stop by and purchase something to eat when I came across this bakery from Yelp. From the outside, it looked like a small factory and once you enter it looked so modern and filled with delicious baked goods. The aroma of the baked breads immediately hit you, I just knew this spot was going to be delicious. I knew I wanted something savory so I purchased a ham and cheese on a croissant which was so buttery and so flavorful. I also purchased a blueberry cheese danish which is my go to and it was fantastic as well as a coffee for my mother. The staff was fast, helpful and cheerful. Location is small and no inside seating more like a grab and go style. This place was awesome and can't wait to come back again when in the area.
I come here regularly just for the ficelle. It's my absolute favorite bread. Whenever I stop by, I always take one home. Toast it and spread on some butter or drizzle it with olive oil--it's absolutely heavenly. No matter how much I eat, it never feels heavy and is always easy on my stomach. I can't recommend it enough!
This is not your local cafe hangout. Come to think of it, I don't even think they sell coffees or any other beverage. There are no seats, no tables, and only a little bit of standing room. But this is HEAVEN for all carb connoisseurs. Most of the building seems to be dedicated to (1) on-site equipment and (2) a small storefront where goods are prettily displayed behind a glass wall. And then a teeny, tiny area where you stand in line and salivate as you await your turn. Trying to decide what to get is difficult, since you don't get to see what's actually available until you get to the front of the line, and then you have to make some quick decisions while the rest of the line waits and harrumphs behind you. I've had a ton of their croissants (the regular was flaky and delicious, the almond tasted like millions of almonds died in the making of it, and the flan was just as if a plate of flan and croissant had a baby). The beloved kouign-amann is a croissant-like flaky pastry with a creme brûlée crackling top. The monkey bread is hopelessly moreish. Suffice it to say, I've been eating my way through Balthazar little by little, and nothing has disappointed. If you're in the area and consider yourself a lover of bread or pastry, this is a must-visit. Parking is extremely limited, but there's a high turnover rate of cars since most people are leaving right after they purchase. Lines can be long, but move pretty quickly.
First and foremost, I'm giving this place a 4.5/5 stars. As an out-of-towner I just had to make time to grab some goodies from this establishment. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and they seemed to have a steady flow of patrons and had plenty of inventory from pastries, cakes, pies and cookies, to breads and chocolates. There is bound to be something for everyone. Not only that, but the employees were kind, patient, and seemed genuinely happy to be of assistance. It's a quaint, organized, and visually appealing bakery - utilizing the space in a wonderful manner. While I wanted to try everything, we limited ourselves to 5 pastries, spending a little under $25 - cheaper than I was expecting. We left with a lemon bar, cheese danish, apple galette, monkey bread, and a flan croissant muffin. Let me cut to the chase - the monkey bread and cheese danish were throw ways for me personally. The monkey bread was just too dry and the cheese in the cheese danish was pretty flavorless. I think if I'd had a fruit filled danish, that would have been my jam as the pastry itself was delicious. The lemon bar was very good, however nothing groundbreaking - I found it comparable to the frozen Trader Joe's lemon bars (not a diss, I buy these regularly). The apple galette was scrumptious - the pastry was perfectly crispy and flakey with chunks of sugar and the apples were thick and fresh maintaining a degree of crunch. It was not very sweet, so if you're looking for more of that artificial canned fruit type of pastry, this isn't it. This was the only pastry I finished, but not because I didn't want to flan croissant muffin because I did. However, I'm a kind wife and let my husband have the best of the bunch. Oh my gosh, was it divine. Now I'm not opposed to flan, but it's never on my radar. But this?! Everything about it was heavenly - a lovely meld of freshness and textures! Crunchy, creamy, flaky. A perfect balance of sweetness. Fantastic! Give me 10 more. All in all, make your way over there if you're not already in the car. This place has a high rating for a reason.
Mmm yummy Started our Sunday eating delicious bread and pastries from Balthazar, NJ.... I tried their -Whole Wheat Sourdough: fresh, great flavor and high quality ingredients!!! -Cranberry tart: mini tart, but I don't need more. It's just to treat me on Sunday... deliciousssss -Tomato-Eggplant pissaladiere Coffee here is also great! Love you, Guys! Thank you so much. Lovely job...Blessings.
Much better experience these times! Last week I tried the everything croissant, ham and cheese croissant, and the cardamom bun. I loved all of these! The croissants are super flaky, not greasy. I didn't realize the everything croissant was stuffed, which probably should be indicated. I heated up the ham and cheese croissant a bit when I got home. I was especially surprised by how much I liked the cardamom bun. I think it was the addition of sugar. I wouldn't hesitate to order any of these again! Went back this week to give their almond croissant another try and I also tried the apple galette ($10 for both items). The almond croissant is rather large. It doesn't have much filling. I'm still not a huge fan. The apple galette was very good. The apples were soft and sweet. It was never terribly busy on each of my visits. I was able to park in their lot. There was always an employee available to take an order. Someone always asked if you needed help or were being helped already. Now I may continue going back each week so I can continue to try all the offerings!
Really nice, cozy location with lots of bakery options. Four stars for the ambiance and quickness of service, but taking off one star because the price is sooo high. I got a croissant and baguette which were okay but I spent like $10 for a tiny meat mince pie and the mince pie wasn't even delicious. I don't think I'll be back unfortunately.
What can I say about Balthazar's bakery that people don't already know... Except the fact that despite the long minds during the holidays, it's still a hidden gem serving up some of the best baked goods in Bergen County. For the moment you park your car and walk out the door, you'll get hit with a waft of buttery delicious goodness that's baking just steps away. You'll try your very best not to want to eat and purchase everything. The staff there are all very nice, but understand that when it's busy, they don't have time to chitchat. I also highly suggest that while waiting on line that you appreciate the clean, warm, and inviting brick showroom and all the wonderful choices of breads, pastries, and quiches (amongst other things).
3 months ago
One of my go to bakeries for bread & treats! So good it's hard to leave without spending at least $50! Love their potato and onion sourdough bread, focaccia rolls, chili cheese palmier, strawberry rhubarb pie, banoffee pie and cheese danish! Service can vary, my first couple times here I've had great friendly service and once I had ok service. There's no place to sit and enjoy your baked goods it's more of a shop & go place. read more
A French style bakery with a large selection of pastries. This place is a solid choice if you are a fan of savory pastries. You'll find good quality croissants, scones, fruit tarts, danishes, cookies and more. There's a good variety of flavors for each of these as well and everything being sold is baked fresh every day. read more
7 months ago
Always a popular place for tarts, and pies, especially during the Thanksgiving. Parking is limited - about 8 spots - but since people are only picking up or simply buying, wait a few minutes and you will be able to park. Their cannele is probably the best you can get in the neighborhood. Right amount of sweetness. Soft texture. $4.50 each. Other than the pastries, I like their regular breads, loaves, short breads. read more
Had no idea Balthazar was in New Jersey. I've been going to the SoHo location for years and have always loved it, especially for brunch. Everything is so delicious. Their baguette is my all-time go-to. It's perfectly crisp on the outside and so moist inside. A must-try if you haven't had it. The New Jersey location is different from SoHo. It's smaller with no seating, but it's a huge bread factory where you can actually see people making fresh bread and pastries. The smell alone is amazing. Lots of people stop by for coffee and pastries, just like I did. Totally worth it if you're a bread lover. read more
1 month ago
Really well-crafted pastries in an upscale bakery. Stopped in on a Sunday morning for breakfast on our way out of the city. Got the eggplant tomato battard, cherry danish, and goat cheese tart, all of which were good. The roasted tomatoes on the eggplant one were very flavorful. The -1 star is due a few logistics-related issues. The bakery is designed so that you walk in and loop around and then come back to pay which makes the front entrance area very crowded with people bumping into each other right near the doorway. The other issue was that the plastic coffee cup for the cold brew I got had a very poor seal leading to coffee dripping through the edge and spilling all over the place in the car. Good coffee but this was frustrating. Worth a trip for the pastries! read more
2 years ago
After my walk at the palisades park, I wanted to stop by and purchase something to eat when I came across this bakery from Yelp. From the outside, it looked like a small factory and once you enter it looked so modern and filled with delicious baked goods. The aroma of the baked breads immediately hit you, I just knew this spot was going to be delicious. I knew I wanted something savory so I purchased a ham and cheese on a croissant which was so buttery and so flavorful. I also purchased a blueberry cheese danish which is my go to and it was fantastic as well as a coffee for my mother. The staff was fast, helpful and cheerful. Location is small and no inside seating more like a grab and go style. This place was awesome and can't wait to come back again when in the area. read more
2 months ago
I come here regularly just for the ficelle. It's my absolute favorite bread. Whenever I stop by, I always take one home. Toast it and spread on some butter or drizzle it with olive oil--it's absolutely heavenly. No matter how much I eat, it never feels heavy and is always easy on my stomach. I can't recommend it enough! read more
This is not your local cafe hangout. Come to think of it, I don't even think they sell coffees or any other beverage. There are no seats, no tables, and only a little bit of standing room. But this is HEAVEN for all carb connoisseurs. Most of the building seems to be dedicated to (1) on-site equipment and (2) a small storefront where goods are prettily displayed behind a glass wall. And then a teeny, tiny area where you stand in line and salivate as you await your turn. Trying to decide what to get is difficult, since you don't get to see what's actually available until you get to the front of the line, and then you have to make some quick decisions while the rest of the line waits and harrumphs behind you. I've had a ton of their croissants (the regular was flaky and delicious, the almond tasted like millions of almonds died in the making of it, and the flan was just as if a plate of flan and croissant had a baby). The beloved kouign-amann is a croissant-like flaky pastry with a creme brûlée crackling top. The monkey bread is hopelessly moreish. Suffice it to say, I've been eating my way through Balthazar little by little, and nothing has disappointed. If you're in the area and consider yourself a lover of bread or pastry, this is a must-visit. Parking is extremely limited, but there's a high turnover rate of cars since most people are leaving right after they purchase. Lines can be long, but move pretty quickly. read more
First and foremost, I'm giving this place a 4.5/5 stars. As an out-of-towner I just had to make time to grab some goodies from this establishment. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and they seemed to have a steady flow of patrons and had plenty of inventory from pastries, cakes, pies and cookies, to breads and chocolates. There is bound to be something for everyone. Not only that, but the employees were kind, patient, and seemed genuinely happy to be of assistance. It's a quaint, organized, and visually appealing bakery - utilizing the space in a wonderful manner. While I wanted to try everything, we limited ourselves to 5 pastries, spending a little under $25 - cheaper than I was expecting. We left with a lemon bar, cheese danish, apple galette, monkey bread, and a flan croissant muffin. Let me cut to the chase - the monkey bread and cheese danish were throw ways for me personally. The monkey bread was just too dry and the cheese in the cheese danish was pretty flavorless. I think if I'd had a fruit filled danish, that would have been my jam as the pastry itself was delicious. The lemon bar was very good, however nothing groundbreaking - I found it comparable to the frozen Trader Joe's lemon bars (not a diss, I buy these regularly). The apple galette was scrumptious - the pastry was perfectly crispy and flakey with chunks of sugar and the apples were thick and fresh maintaining a degree of crunch. It was not very sweet, so if you're looking for more of that artificial canned fruit type of pastry, this isn't it. This was the only pastry I finished, but not because I didn't want to flan croissant muffin because I did. However, I'm a kind wife and let my husband have the best of the bunch. Oh my gosh, was it divine. Now I'm not opposed to flan, but it's never on my radar. But this?! Everything about it was heavenly - a lovely meld of freshness and textures! Crunchy, creamy, flaky. A perfect balance of sweetness. Fantastic! Give me 10 more. All in all, make your way over there if you're not already in the car. This place has a high rating for a reason. read more
Mmm yummy Started our Sunday eating delicious bread and pastries from Balthazar, NJ.... I tried their -Whole Wheat Sourdough: fresh, great flavor and high quality ingredients!!! -Cranberry tart: mini tart, but I don't need more. It's just to treat me on Sunday... deliciousssss -Tomato-Eggplant pissaladiere Coffee here is also great! Love you, Guys! Thank you so much. Lovely job...Blessings. read more
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Much better experience these times! Last week I tried the everything croissant, ham and cheese croissant, and the cardamom bun. I loved all of these! The croissants are super flaky, not greasy. I didn't realize the everything croissant was stuffed, which probably should be indicated. I heated up the ham and cheese croissant a bit when I got home. I was especially surprised by how much I liked the cardamom bun. I think it was the addition of sugar. I wouldn't hesitate to order any of these again! Went back this week to give their almond croissant another try and I also tried the apple galette ($10 for both items). The almond croissant is rather large. It doesn't have much filling. I'm still not a huge fan. The apple galette was very good. The apples were soft and sweet. It was never terribly busy on each of my visits. I was able to park in their lot. There was always an employee available to take an order. Someone always asked if you needed help or were being helped already. Now I may continue going back each week so I can continue to try all the offerings! read more
Really nice, cozy location with lots of bakery options. Four stars for the ambiance and quickness of service, but taking off one star because the price is sooo high. I got a croissant and baguette which were okay but I spent like $10 for a tiny meat mince pie and the mince pie wasn't even delicious. I don't think I'll be back unfortunately. read more
5 months ago
What can I say about Balthazar's bakery that people don't already know... Except the fact that despite the long minds during the holidays, it's still a hidden gem serving up some of the best baked goods in Bergen County. For the moment you park your car and walk out the door, you'll get hit with a waft of buttery delicious goodness that's baking just steps away. You'll try your very best not to want to eat and purchase everything. The staff there are all very nice, but understand that when it's busy, they don't have time to chitchat. I also highly suggest that while waiting on line that you appreciate the clean, warm, and inviting brick showroom and all the wonderful choices of breads, pastries, and quiches (amongst other things). read more
I've known about this place for years, thanks to a fellow - foodie. And since I needed a dessert for dinner at my mother's, I figured this would be the day I finally make the trek to Englewood (8 miles away=30 minutes in Jersey Time) Thankfully, I left the house early and got there a few minutes after they opened. A line already formed inside the tiny, yet cozy bakery / storefront in one. With so many choices on what to get (breads, pastries, croissants & danishes, pies, cakes, muffins & scones). The folks working the counter were very friendly, and worked at a relaxed pace. The displays were stocked full and when they got low, a pleasant older woman re-stocked what was depleted. An army of bakers were in he back moving around rolling racks and tending to the ovens. I bought a loaf of cranberry pecan batard, a kouign-amann, and a fresh cherry pie. The bread is fantastic and the kouign was one of the best I've ever had. Both...still warm. Bring money and lots of patience. You'll need it, if you go later in the day read more
3 years ago
Balthazar baked pastries are some of my favorites. I particularly love the scones. I've been buying them for years at delis, cafes and coffee shops. Today I tried the Everything Cheese Croissant. It was so good! The inside is lined with delicious cheese filling. I'm not a big eater these days so it was a nice light addition to my lunch of spinach! I definitely recommend Balthazar Baked goods. Shop locally or check out their website to see if you can order online. I've got what I want at my local cafes!! read more
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I have been a customer for about 20 years. Only few times we thought that product did not taste good and customer service was superb, issuing a refund. Apple Tatin is absolutely delicious. Good variety, always fresh. read more
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Every now and again I crave the blueberry cheese danish from Balthazar and I end up walking out with a beautiful box of their pastries. This time around I felt like things could've been crispier / flakier. But I'll never not love this place. read more
I felt like I was walking into Willy Wonka's factory. It smelled so good coming in here. The chili cheese palmier was probably my favorite item. The dough was so buttery and flaky. I also tried a seasonal tart with rhubarb, and an apricot clafoutis. All were delicious. read more
10 months ago
Simply the best French bread and pastries in town. They make them on site and are fresh and divine. I often leave this place with a box of goodies because it's just so hard to choose. Everything is good here so you can't go wrong with anything. The shop is very small and is for take out only. They have a few parking spaces in front and I've seen a line on some weekends. read more
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Amazing bakery - super fresh pastries and bread! Totally worth waiting the 20 minute line (also moves very quickly so don't be put off by the large number of people!) We got a bunch of pastries, some chocolate chip cookies, and bread, but here are the highlights: Pear Galette [5/5]: AMAZING! Flaky buttery pastry, filling was semi-sweet. Wonderful as a dessert or as breakfast with some coffee or tea. Loved the additional crunch of walnuts for some texture :) Onion Potato Bread (not pictured) [5/5]: a super dense, chewy roll. Very nice texture, not too heavy on the onion (can barely taste it so I'd still give it a try if you're not a huge onion fan). Had it warmed up (not toasted) with some butter and was divine :)) Almond Croissant [5/5]: one of the best I've had. Super flakey (but not overly crispy) - chewy on the inside. Buttery yet not greasy, and loved the crunch of almonds on the top. They ran out of the large butter croissants but so glad we had gotten these instead! read more
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