Bridgewater Bakery

I am not sure if I am going to blow the cover on this place as a well-hidden local gem, but it was…read morean unexpected find for me, and I felt a need to let others know. I was looking for a good baguette in my neighborhood for a while. But as simple as a baguette may seem, making a tasty one is an art. I was running some errands when I suddenly felt pekish. I saw on Yelp that there was an "authentic French bakery" nearby and decided, "Why not?" Originally, I was thinking of getting a quiche, but as I got into the store, I decided to switch to an avocado egg sandwich. I am sure quiche is good, but I was impressed by the sandwich. It came on the plate with very fresh salad greens. Greens there fresh and sauce tangy, just what one needs to cut through the richness of avocado and egg. I think I had an entire Avacado cut on it. The avocado itself was just right. But the star of the show, for me, was a baguette! I inhaled the entire dish and asked if they sell baguettes on their own, which they do. The bakery associate told me they just ran out, but they are baking new ones now. If I wait 10-15 minutes, I will get a freshly baked one. I could not believe my lack. They came as promises and they were great, just smell alone was to die for There are so many other things I want to try, so I'll definitely be back. Thank you guys, you all made my day!

This is a really cool bakery café with Wi-Fi, making it a great spot to relax, read, and enjoy some…read moregood snacks, desserts, or drinks. The decor is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere feels cozy. You order at the counter, and the staff member who helped us was kind and very helpful. We ordered quite a few things; the avocado toast with eggs was fresh and satisfying, the raspberry tea was lovely, and the L'Exotique mango mousse was absolutely delicious. Overall, a really nice spot for a casual brunch or sweet treat. I'd definitely come back!

Left Side Seating

Strawberry tart, hazelnut cake, and opera cake. And regular coffee. Everything is yummy!

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Lemon meringue tart

Blue Sheep Bake Shop

4.2(239 reviews)

It's a good thing there's a 40 minute drive between me and this bakery, lol. I had previously found…read morethem through a Yelp Elite event at their old location. Whenever I'm in the area I always make a point to stop in. This was my first time at their new location and the service was top tier. The employee was super friendly and I really appreciated the positive interaction. Their new location is simple, clean, and inviting. The desserts were 10/10 (of which I was too busy eating to capture). My favorite is the rainbow cookie bar. It's always a must in my order. I enjoyed the addition of dirty sodas to the menu as well. I look forward to returning for more delicious treats soon!

As a returning customer, I had to stop by Blue Sheep Bake Shop's new location. They've moved from…read moretheir old spot on Division Street to Main Street. It's a short walk away, and they are now in Epic Cookies' old location. This new space is bigger and more front and center. A lot of people did not realize that their old location was even there on Division Street, until I took them there. They just opened this location about three days ago, so it was pretty busy when I visited today, and even Karin and her husband were in there helping out! Both very kind people! I came in for my favorite "Death by Chocolate" cupcake and was excited to try two new flavors, Coconut Guava and Lemon Raspberry. I usually check their website ahead of time to see what seasonal cupcakes they have before visiting, I saw those and rush over here. P.s. please bring back the Versailles Cupcake from Summer '25! That raspberry filling is heaven sent, and part of the reason why I came by to try the Lemon raspberry flavor! Even with the rush, the staff was just as friendly as always. I really love it here and always bring my family and friends when they are in town! I'll definitely miss the charm of the old location, but I'm excited for them in this new space and hope that it works out well for them!

Baby Shower Cake

Funfetti cake custom

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Epic Cookies

3.8(55 reviews)

The cookies are EPIC! Our go to is the Chocolate Chunk Cookie, a classic. Not overly sweet or…read moreoverly buttery, the generous chocolate chunks make this a chocolate junky's dream come true. Baking is on premise. Service is friendly, prompt, and patient. Counter seating as you enter. Cookies are warm. A stop in happens when we're in downtown Somerville.

Cute spot to get a sweet tooth fix …read more Service was fairly quick despite it being Valentine's Day! Chocolate covered strawberries were great according to my daughter. Tres leches tasted good but it seemed to have a pound cake taste. The apple churro donut would've been better it if was warm.

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Kafé de Manila

4.5(85 reviews)

1.6 mi

I love this place. Their desserts and drinks are always amazing and I'd love to try more! Totally…read morecheck it out

I'm still a huge fan of their crinkle cookies (both the Ube and the Pandan) and still come here…read morequite often for them. My friend loves the Ube Tres Leches so I placed a half-sheet order (8x8) for her birthday. I called in and placed it over the phone and they sent over an invoice to my email to prepay. It was fairly easy and it was ready on the scheduled time/date. I have always suggested this place since day one even when they were in their previous location but I had to recently knock off a star for service. I've tried quite a few of their drinks in the past and although they all might not all be my taste, I've always taken a chance and tried their suggestions. Recently I've stopped ordering drinks because of an experience I had when I came with a friend. She ordered a Vietnamese Iced coffee and it was so bitter (and tasted a little acidic/burnt). My friend let me try it and asked if Vietnamese coffee was supposed to taste like that because she's never had it before. I've had my fair share of them being Vietnamese and I told her although it is a strong coffee, it should not taste like that. She went up to ask for more condensed milk or something just to sweeten up the drink and they refused but also didn't offer any options. We just left and she threw her drink away. I felt terrible because it was truly bad and I had suggested this place. I don't think that's a good way to handle a situation like that and since then I've only come in for desserts. I still suggest this place but that interaction did leave a sour taste in my mouth (pun intended).

Iced Ube Float Latte with Matcha

Iced Ube Float Latte

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Halo Halo

Italian Bakery

4.7(35 reviews)

2.7 mi

For the rehearsal dinner before my son's wedding last month, I needed a tray of Italian pastries. I…read morewas referred to the Italian Bakery (which I had never been to before) by a family member and decided I would compare it to another bakery that I had been to. I chose this Italian Bakery because of the way I was treated by Sebastian as soon as I walked through the door. A lovely gentleman. Extremely helpful and kind. The assortment of mini pastries were absolutely delicious, very fresh, and packaged perfectly for my needs. Thank you to Sebastian and Alexandra for contributing to a perfect evening with their delicious desserts.

Staff were very friendly. Located downtown and street…read moreparking available. Came after running a 5k in town. I originally just got a big sprinkle sugar cookie for the girls to split and the I believe owner, gave to the girls for free and I got an iced black coffee. The ice cubes were iced coffee-- brilliant.

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You gotta try the little mini breakfast pizzas. very good. Don't wait until lunchtime. Have them for breakfast.

Randazzo Pastry Shop & Bakery

3.3(260 reviews)

2.8 mi

Had a great sandwich here today. Had turkey breast, provolone cheese lettuce tomato and mayo on a…read moreround Kaiser roll. Delicious! All their sandwiches are great! The service is good. As soon as you walk in you can smell all the bakery items. It is hard to walk out of there empty handed.

We come here specifically for their Italian cookies and pastries. (Once in a while an Italian sub)…read more this review is for that. They have a wonderful selection of sweets - especially the raspberry, apricot, and chocolate filled sandwich cookies. Also pastries and breads. All the traditional stuff and then some. The shoppe is well laid out- once you walk in, sweets to the right, savory to the left. Service is efficient and professional. Prices may be higher than some expect, but we've found it worth it for their selection of what we like. Have not yet tried their prepared foods. There is no seating, so this is a grab and go place. Traffic can be a bear depending what time of day you go there - but if they have what you want, it's totally worth it. We'll be back...(over and over again!)

Sweets

Pignoli almond cookies, very good!

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Ambee Coffee

4.2(196 reviews)

1.4 mi

Ambee Coffee is a great spot to meet up with friends or just relax and unwind. I love that they…read moreoffer ample outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade, as well as cozy seating inside. Their menu features some really cool options, and their specialty drinks are clearly fan favorites. I couldn't decide between the coconut ube latte and the guava matcha latte, but I went with the latter and was thoroughly pleased! It had the perfect blend of tropical fruity flavor from the guava, and the matcha was spot on since it was smooth and not at all grassy. The staff was very pleasant, and my drink was prepared quickly yet with great care. I can't wait to go back soon and try some of their baked goods, which all looked divine!

I go to Ambee regularly and have gotten several drinks there over the years. Parking over here is…read morehard so it's always better to park in a lot and walk over. The inside is so cute and cozy there's tables and chairs I always see people working in there. I also enjoy sitting outside when it's warm out. Ambee does fall really well I love their seasonal drinks. My personally favorite is their house made pumpkin syrup. It is SO good and perfect for fall, but they run out so fast. I wish they had pumpkin for the full time from September-November before they release winter drinks. A classic that I always like is the hibiscus lime iced tea that's a good one especially in the summer when you want a little pick me up in the afternoon. This is definitely a must see stop if you're ever in Somerville. I'm looking forward to trying other drinks and food at the Warren location and the eventual Flemington location too.

It's the little things that adds up for beautiful aesthetics.

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The Pick Me Up station.

Manville Pastry Shop

4.2(66 reviews)

1.6 mi

I've had their donuts at the asbury park farmers market where I work, and they are phenomenal. They…read morehave such unique flavor combos, specifically a leek Parmesan pastry that is amazing!

I stopped in on St. Patrick's Day hoping for some yummy cookies and a loaf of Irish soda bread…read more They sure had plenty of good looking cookies and a few loaves of the bread so I was excited. They sure had woman behind the counter was very nice and helped me right away. When I got home we ( my Mom, Dad, and I tried a cookie. We all thought it was unfortunately too dry and pretty tasteless. Later on we tried the Irish Soda bread which we did not particularly like as well. That too was very dry and kind of crumbly. The coating of flour on top was too much and left a dryness in my mouth. It was not a good experience for me and I'm not sure if I'll ever go back.

Heaven

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Sweet New Creations

4.7(33 reviews)

2.6 mi

A beautiful bakery close to the Raritan Station. My mom and I came by to visit from the city and…read moreabsolutely loved their cupcakes and bubble tea! I'm not a fan of cupcakes, but fell in love with the tres leches cupcake. The texture was so soft and the icing wasn't super sweet. I also loooooved the matcha bubble tea. Reasonably priced and delicious! The owners, Daisy and Gary are so friendly and full of life. They took the time to explain to my mom and I how they make their cupcakes and gave us a little history of how their shop came to be. All in all, my mom and I had a delightful experience and will be coming here again!

Highly recommend Sweet New Creations! Daisy, the owner, responded quickly after I reached out to…read moreher for a cake for my daughter's third birthday. I was so happy to see that she offered a variety of flavors for cakes especially Ube macapuno. We ordered a 8x5 round Ube macapuno cake with Ube buttercream filing and macapuno strings. When placing the order it was very smooth without any complaints or confusion. The cake was absolutely divine! It was moist and flavorful, not too sweet, it was perfect. My family demolished the cake! She will be our go to for family events.

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Division Cafe

4.1(289 reviews)

I'm a big fan of Division Cafe. 4x and all 4 have been excellent, flavorful, and fulfilling. I sat…read moreoutside tonight. Beautiful evening with a Car show just 10 feet away on main Street. Service is always wonderful and tonight, Rachel was no exception My meal tonight was appitizer of fresh Guacamole. Wow. It was made moments before it was served. The chips (which I'm not supposed to eat) were fresh & crispy. For my entry I got Olla de Carne. A rich Latin beef stew with generous veggies and chunks of tender stew beef. I told Rachel my mom made stews this fresh and rich but the Division Cafe's Olla de Carna became an instant favorite.

Division Cafe is one of my tried and true favorite places that I always find myself coming back to…read morein the area. It has expanded and taken up a bit more space over the years, and the expansion is well-deserved. Featuring a Pura Vida Costa Rican flare you have a number of options available for both breakfast and lunch. I've tried quite a bit of the menu, but they are known for their tried and true empanadas. They have about half a dozen varieties and I end up getting at least one of each every time I visit. They're hot, big, flavorful, and the shell is a perfect consistency. The waitstaff is some of the friendliest around. The outdoor seating is also quite nice in the summertime alongside the pedestrian street. In terms of the menu, it's hard to say there is a standout, because I get something different each time, and I have yet to go wrong. Everything here is absolutely excellent, and I look forward to each return visit to come.

Indoors

Chickpea Sandwich Lunch

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Selection of Empanadas

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Taylor M.

372

10 years ago

Stopped by and picked up a napoleon the other day which was absolutely delicious. Place is clean and organized and everything looked delicious. I am not from the area but will definitely make the drive to try more things! read more

Mike T.

153

9 years ago

Unbelievable bakery. I come here for all my family's birthday cakes. This place has everything you need,and it is all FRESH. Easily one of the best bakeries in the entire central NJ. read more

Natalie D.

9 years ago

Donna did a great job on custom pink elephant cookies for a baby shower! Everyone loved them! We now found our Bakery.

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