foodie_starry After…read moreyears of dashing to NYC for delicate desserts, I've found a local treasure right here in Jersey City that's totally Insta-worthy! Z² Bakery, 16 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094. Their 4-inch Matcha Cake was a showstopper at first sight--more beautiful than the pictures! Layers upon layers of soft cake, matcha powder, strawberry jam, crushed Oreos, and matcha cream. Don't let the size fool you; it's tall enough for four to enjoy comfortably. Perfectly sweet, fresh, and just fabulous for a Christmas gathering with its festive colors! And for the pork floss lovers? Their Scallion, Ham, and Seaweed Pork Floss Squares was another delightful discovery. Unlike any other, it features a thicker, super fluffy cake base topped with balanced bits of seaweed, sauce, and ham--utterly moreish and not a bit greasy compared to typical pork floss buns. Z² Bakery is now my go-to for birthdays and get-togethers in NJ--no more trips to NYC necessary! They have a variety of gorgeous cakes that taste as good as they look. Remember to preorder your favorites; they do deliveries and are also available on Hungry Panda delivery service.

Sweet and Flour is your one-stop shop for amazing baked goods packed with flavor and love. Gina…read moredoes amazing work with her bakery and I am continually impressed by how consistently great the food is here. Food: we have had two custom cakes made here (one for my birthday and one for my wife's bridal shower) that came out AMAZING. Their day to day foods are incredible and my wife especially loves the coffee. Service: with the changes in COVID they normally drop it off outside, but they are often smiling even before the pandemic and are super nice. Aesthetic: adorable inside with a nice display case and tons of nicknacks on the wall.

I am BLOWN AWAY at how amazing these custom baby shower cookie order came out. Seriously 11/10. I…read moregave Gina a Pinterest picture as inspo and let her do her thing. Not only were the cookies beautiful, but they were so tasty too! They were the perfect favor at my best friend's baby shower, and I highly recommend ordering from sweet & flour for your custom baked good needs. I also asked for a last minute increase in the size of my order from 50 cookies to 75 cookies and Gina was able to get it done perfectly.

Leaving this review solely on the sub I purchased. Was mid day on a Saturday and made a quick walk…read morein while I waited for the bus. I purchased a mortadella sub and was not told until i paid that every topping like tomato and arugula was +1$ , nothing crazy but when a place doesn't post prices it sets for a bad review for me. Now the sub itself... unfortunately reviews right before me are true, the bread was so hard it left my mouth sore from trying to chew. To add, place was empty and the people working in there did not seem thrilled to be working , I definitely didnt feel welcomed. Sorry did not take a picture of sub.

We are regulars at Vito's and have been for quite some time. We rely heavily on Vito's to purchase…read morefreshly-made cakes for special occasions. You cannot go wrong with any of the cakes from this bakery. They are flavorful, have great fillings and toppings, and are well-made. We have never had a bad experience with any of them. The staff here are welcoming and kind every time we visit. They are also very helpful and accommodating. The store is clean and well-kept. All items are organized well. Recommended!

DDL is elite. They have it all. Fantastic pastries, cakes and sandwiches. Great coffees. Spacious,…read moreclean and cozy seating. Friendly and helpful staff. Super affordable prices. I've never eaten anything that I didn't like. My faves are: milhojas, breakfast croissant sandwich, and any and every cake with dulce de leche filling. I only tiny, minuscule complaint I have about this place is the lack of signage for the pastries and cakes. It would be nice to know what I'm looking at without having the ask. Absolutely zero gatekeeping here. Please everyone keep patronizing this establishment. I need this place to continue to exist in my hood.

The cake here is very good! Super moist, and the frosting is light and fluffy when ordered fresh…read more Unfortunately the 2 cupcakes I got, both alfajores and the chocolate covered one too were stale, like super hard and dry. So get anything fresh, like made to order cakes or things you see come out right when you're there. Otherwise you run the risk of getting old stuff, which sucks that they don't manage that at all. On a Sunday afternoon lines moved quickly and we were able to find seats. This is a cute cafe that offers plenty of savory items and lunches, plus drinks like matcha, cakes, pastries and cookies. There is also a bathroom! The women behind the counter were all nice and patient with my questions, they also kept the line moving and were quick. I had high hopes for the Alfajores as this is an Argentinian bakery but unfortunately the ones given to me were stale. The cookie was very hard. Also the Dulce de leche was too sweet and burnt tasting to me. I also got a chocolate covered one and the cookie in that was also hard and dry. The strawberry croissant was amazing. Never had anything like that before. Not too sweet and very flaky. It has a ribbon of red on the outside which gives it a unique look. I would love to come back and try savory items. I'll continue to stick with the cakes and croissants for desert and make sure it's fresh!

This is the cutest cafe! Everything was clean and the baristas/service was so friendly and fast. I…read morerecommend stopping by for a quick breakfast, a delicious coffee, cute pastry, or a beautiful cake. I highly recommend an iced mocha with the avocado toast for breakfast/brunch time :)

On my first visit to Buenos Aires, I was shocked by the ubiquity of dulce de leche in every single…read moresweet shop and beyond. I have fine memories of walking through the streets of Recoleta and Palermo at night in search of a quality alfajore, or mornings started with a dulce-filled medialuna and a coffee. This very good Argentine bakery took me back to those days, with a delicious chocolate-encased alfajore paired with a cortado and a crispy churro filled with dulce. For a savory bite, the cheese and spinach empanadas were tasty, if a bit salty. They were both baked, as is the typical style within B.A. city limits.

Steve came in to demonstrate pizza making for our kids at school. He is absolutely adorable! The…read morekids loved it. The teachers loved it! I think it was out best 'outing' we ever had! Thank you so much for being so kind and keeping us smiling the whole time! When the moon hits your eye like a big PIZZA PIE The pizza was delicious!

Holy shmoly, I love this place. I am not usually in this part of town, so I honestly was not sure…read morehow I would be received when I walked through the door. But the staff was incredibly welcoming right from the start, and that alone earns them five stars. You never know what to expect in a new neighborhood, but they set the tone immediately. The vibe of the restaurant is very comfortable. It is the kind of spot you walk into after a long day or a productive day and you just know you are about to eat something good. It feels like a family run place, even if it is not actually run by family. It has that warmth. You can tell it is an important part of the neighborhood. I even noticed pictures of community members on the wall, which says a lot. Now, the food. There is hot food, cold food, and plenty of items you can take home. I ordered a chicken parmesan sandwich, and let me tell you, it was the size of a skinny football. I am not exaggerating. It took me almost a day and a half to finish it. It tasted exceptional, and I actually had to stop myself from eating the whole thing in one sitting so I would not slip into a food coma. One tip, eat it while it is hot. That is when it is at its peak power. My friend agreed with me about the overall vibe and quality. If I am ever in the neighborhood again, I will gladly go out of my way just to try more of their dishes. You do not find spots like this easily. New York City has great food, but a place with this combination of warmth, quality, portion size, and charm is rare. In another city, this could easily be a reservation only spot packed every night. Here, it fits perfectly in the community. Great job to everyone there. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

Delightful little bakery in the mall with delicious pastries and great place to get breakfast…read more Stopped into this pleasant little spot and it quickly became one of the highlights of the day. The display case is packed with beautiful Italian pastries and breads that look (and taste) straight out of a bakery in Italy. I went with the pistachio croissant. It was fresh, flaky, buttery, and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. Also got a prosciutto sandwich in ciabatta bread. The bread was a bit tough but I guess that's how ciabatta bread works. It tasted great though!. Everything felt fresh and thoughtfully made. Service was friendly and helpful; the staff happily explained the different filled croissants and options when I asked. Will definitely return next time I'm in American Dream Mall!

This dessert spot is visually stunning - the desserts look like little works of art. Everything is…read morebeautifully presented, elegant, and honestly almost too pretty to eat. There were also a ton of options to choose from, which made it fun just deciding what to try. Unfortunately, the taste didn't quite live up to the presentation. While everything looked amazing, the flavors were pretty mediocre and didn't stand out as much as expected. Overall, it's a great place if you want a pretty dessert experience or cute photos, but not necessarily the best if you're looking for bold, memorable flavors.

Was browsing the dream mall and this was one of the dessert spots inside…read more From the first time trying these crepe cakes, they hit the top of my list for desserts. The Dubai one didn't have too much of a unique taste, but the pistachio one was good. Ordering was simple, but the price was a bit high for a slice, around 14$ per. The seating area to eat was nicely designed, besides that, nothing too special.

8/15/25: Stopped in Lady M Cake Boutique after visiting Yelp's YEE -NJ Hall of Fame…read more I ordered a slice of Green Tea Mille Crepe Cake to go. The server from behind the counter was very pleasant. At that point, I went directly home which took about 15-20 minutes. I immediately placed it in the refrigerator. I'm mentioning this time frame because the weather was warm. That evening, I decided to have the Mille Crepe cake slice. Unfortunately, it did not taste up to par. I ended up throwing it out. : ( I think, in the warm weather, Lady M may need to look into their refrigeration processes for their product upkeep.

I bought their bread from a local grocery. Their sourdough is one of the best that I have had, way…read morebetter than "bread alone", which strangely seems to be making its way more often than this brand (its name is even stranger). I think this place is underrated and it deserves to get a thumb up!

BEST BREAD EVER! I swear by this place! You can't go wrong with any of their homemade breads,…read moreespecially their dinner buns (incredibly tasty and yummy!). Been going to this place for years! I just wish their store hours were longer. But it's a cool little hang for coffee and sandwich, or just coffee with bread and butter! They should open a cafe somewhere else that's not so out of the way. Place is better than Panera! (absolutely!)

The team worked together seamlessly, greeting customers and cleaning as they went. The place was…read morebright, cheerful, and smelled like butter and sugar. I tried their coconut macaroons and they were chewy, sweet, and toasted perfectly. Packaging was minimal but tidy and clean. I felt like a valued customer. This is how all bakeries should be run.

From the owner: Atelier Sucré offers activities centered about food…read more Chef Simon is a classically trained French pastry Chef. He and his team develop gourmet and fun activities with a turnkey service to our clients, private or corporate (events, team building). Our private classes were recently written up in the New York Times. Our services ether at the Studio Kitchen or at your place: - Hands-On French Pastry Classes - Private & Corporate Events - Family Friendly Fun!