I stopped in to Catalina's Bake Shop over the weekend to pick up a cake for my best friend's…read morebirthday. It was a cute space with many wonderful baked goods, drinks, and even empanadas. I wanted a funfetti cake and the one they had readily available had lovely sunflowers on it. The woman working was so sweet and put some writing on the cake for me. The 6" cake was about $50 dollars which seemed a bit high, but I think its pretty standard for a bakery. The cake itself was very moist and absolutely delicious and I would give it an A+. The cake I purchased for her birthday from another local bakery last year was really dry, so I was pleasantly surprised by this cake. The buttercream frosting was where I felt the cake fell a bit short. It tasted like pure unsalted butter and had almost no sweetness to it, so we ended up just eating the cake center and leaving the frosting. Unfortunate for an expensive cake but based on the other reviews I'm wondering if it was just a one time error. I don't think I would get another cake from there, but the rest of the baked goods and empanadas looked awesome so I will definitely be bake to try those!

I tried the chicken empanada and beef empanada. The beef empanada reminds me of the exact flavor of…read morethis Chinese pork bun we have in my culture. Really loved the beef empanada paired with the green sauce!

We ordered a cake from Rustik Cake studio after reading the great reviews and looking at the…read morebeautiful pictures of the cakes. It was an incredibly expensive cake at $295 for an 8" round cake, but we thought it would be worth it, given how intricate the decorations are. Unfortunately, things did not turn out as planned. The owner Rocio was quite unprofessional from the start, and told us the only time we could pick up the cake was between 10am and 10:30am the day before, and that if we missed the window because of traffic we wouldn't get our cake even though we had pre paid for it. We showed up an hour early to be sure. Once we received the cake we realized that they had spelled my daughter's name incorrectly, even though I had carefully sent CC her all the details. We had to search at the last minute to find someone who could correct the mistake as they refused to help. Then when we took the cake out of the box, we discovered that it was lopsided and that it hadn't been made properly. When I told the owner and sent her pictures she accused us of incorrect transportation and storage, even though we had painstakingly done everything right. The owner was rude, unresponsive, and unapologetic. She offered me a rebate of $30 for the misspelled name and refused to take responsibility for the lopsided cake. I could forgive the mistakes but to charge so much and then to not take responsibility and blame the customer feels dishonorable. Please don't order a cake from here there are many better places.-

We celebrated a 50th birthday out of town, In a place that I knew little to nothing about so I…read moregoogled custom cakes, and this was one of my top picks to try and do a custom quote. The owner has an Instagram which shows many ( previously done) custom cake designs. This was helpful to convey and describe what u wanted to do! The owner was super helpful through the process and made the decisions easy! The cake turned out so great and tasted amazing as well! The only thing I had trouble was finding the pick up location.... Other than that everything was great!

Best cupcakes in town. I come all the way from Queens and it's well worth the commute. Anytime I…read morebring these to a party people are always blown away. Delicious and unique flavor pairings that are worth every penny.

Cake Don helped create a Cheers & Beers cake for my husband's birthday celebration. The team was…read moregreat at communicating, especially Mia, who answered all my questions with helpful updates. My husband and party guests loved the moist cake and complimented the meticulous design - the cake showed Stella Artois beer mug on top of barrel. Thanks again for the amazing creation!

Daniel is a genius, First off all he caters to the gf that…read moreneeds everything right. The choices of fillings and cake types are many and they all sounded so good. Daniel's communication is perfect and he made sure that everything went smooth for the poor fumbling boyfriend. The cake came out beautiful. The details on the cake were perfect and he even color coded it to the specific occasion. The cake was the best tasting cake I have ever tried in my life....ever. We opted for cannoli crime inside and marble cake. The fondant was thing and actually tasted decent. Stand up job to this talented gentleman. I will use Aestheticakes for a long time

My husband and I heard about Aestheticakes from our wedding venue, The Vineyards. We met with Dan,…read morethe owner, about six months before our wedding day. Dan was an absolute pleasure to work with - he is very talented, professional, and such a nice person. At our first meeting, he provided us with samples of cakes and various fillings. It was all so delicious, we knew immediately that he was the baker we wanted for our wedding cake! His attention to detail on his designs is impeccable. We also had a rather large Lenox cake topper, and Dan made sure that the top of the cake could accommodate it with no problems. We chose yellow cake with cookies and cream filling. Our cake was amazing and looked absolutely stunning! We received nothing but compliments on it the day of the wedding, with many guests asking who our baker was. Dan was also able to bake a small vegan cake to accommodate those few guests who had dietary restrictions. They all raved about it, and I even heard that at the end of the night they fought over who would take home the extra slices! Thank you so much to Dan for a wonderful wedding cake that exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Aestheticakes for any cake needs and hope to work together again in the future! S&S 07.15.16

Amazing work! The cake not only looked amazing, it also tasted great! Prompt delivery and…read morereasonable pricing.

From the owner: Custom cakes for any occasion. Not only will you receive a beautiful cake... but also one that is…read moredelicious too. We also do cupcakes as well. No order too big or too small!!

Alpine Pastry Shoppe has been a staple in my family for years--every holiday you can imagine and…read moreeven for those random "just because" moments. A coworker recently asked me to bring back some cookies since she knew I was flying home to New York. When she said she wanted good quality cookies, I already knew exactly where I was headed: Alpine. Every time I walk into this place it somehow feels like the first time. Maybe it's the nostalgia from going there with my family for so many years, or maybe it's because it's still family-owned and truly has that warm, welcoming vibe. The people who work there are always so sweet, accommodating, and kind, which just adds to the experience. When anyone brings up rainbow cookies, Alpine is honestly the first place that comes to mind for me. They're the only ones I really go to for them. For my coworker, I picked up a pound of assorted cookies so she could try a little bit of everything. Selfishly, I was definitely thinking I should've ordered a box for myself too! She absolutely loved them, which came as no surprise. If you want truly great Italian cookies and pastries, Alpine Pastry Shoppe is the only place that comes to mind for me. I'm so happy to see that they're still open, and I truly hope they remain a neighborhood staple for many years to come.

Had to try the Rainbow Cookie Donut ! The anticipation was killing me. It is a bit pricey at $9.50…read morefor its size but it was absolutely delightful . The inside Rainbow cookie is moist and dense. The chocolate outside was one of the best chocolate hardened glaze I have had in quite some time. **This is a weekend item** The inside is full of temptation. I also grabbed Easter bread and a Crumb Cherry Pie. You can order ahead of time and slip past the line to pick up inside on the right side.

Absolutely adore everything about Cakes by Lilly!…read more Lilly has taken my special occasions and expressed them in cake. What's not to love? Cake art can be ridiculously expensive but Lilly manages to keep her prices low without compromising detail. Every cake she has made for me has been a conversation piece. We still talk about the mini microscope she made for my graduation cake or the detail on the kernels of popcorn on my friends Mets themed birthday cake (see pictures). What about the taste? De-li-cious! My favorite was the peach brandy cake with raspberry mousse Best of all, Lilly is an absolute sweetheart. She's always taken the time to listen to my theme, come up with creative suggests, and call me back if she needs clarification or to consult artistic direction. I only wish I had more events to order cake for.

If any business deserves five stars on here, Cakes By Lilly is definitely one of them. I had Lilly…read moremake a cake for my wife's birthday. After sending her a couple pictures of what I liked, she far exceeded my expectations. The cake came amazing, and tasted even better. The raspberry swirl cake was light and moist, and the raspberry buttercream frosting was terrific. If you are looking for a custom cake for any occasion I strongly recommend contacting Lilly.

Debbie just provided gluten free cupcakes for my daughter's baby shower at the Molly Pitcher Inn…read more The rave reviews were wonderful to hear. The cupcakes were beautifully decorated and beautifully presented. The chocolate cake was rich and moist. The flower designs on top were gorgeous. The frosting was delicious and creamy. Debbie worked with me on every detail. She was a true professional and a delight throughout the process. She's honest and she truly cared about our special occasion. I will absolutely call her for my next party. Thanks so much, Debbie!

Debbie did an amazing job for my husband's 40th cake! I sent her some photos for inspiration and…read moreshe did a fantastic job. Most importantly, it tasted AMAZING! Multiple people texted me the next day comment again on how great the cake was. Highly recommend her cookies and cream flavors!

Shock Ice Cream is such a fun spot with amazing ice cream. The flavors are creative, rich, and…read moresuper fresh, and you can tell they use high-quality ingredients. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is great, and the portions were generous too. It's the only ice cream place that my kids will go to! Definitely one of the best ice cream places around.

What a charming little ice cream shop hiding behind an alleyway that is lit up at night in such a…read morecute way. Follow the path to some truly delectable ice cream. My current favorites here are the Cappuccino Crunch and the Black Raspberry Chocolate Chunk. I enjoyed them so much that I'm not sure I can change on my next visit. But I will definitely be back during the summer nights.