All pastries are delicious but the red velvet cake is the best!! The Italian bread is the Best in NJ

The pastries and bread are always top quality! I highly recommend the St. Joseph's pastry with custard filling.

This has been bothering me snice Thanksgiving and I couldn't hold it in any longer. I've been a customer for many years and have typically never had any problems. Every year for Thanksgiving, I get a Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie. My husband picked them up this year as usual , with the girl going into the back and bringing them out already in boxes. We didn't think anything of them until we went to serve them Thanksgiving day. Imagine my shock when I opened the boxes and both pies were burnt. And I mean blacken crusts as well as the tops of the pies. I couldn't even cut them and we certainly couldn't eat them. It was a waste of food and money. The absolute nerve of Calandra's to sell these pies in that condition. This is not the quality that was expected and to say that we were disappointed and angry is an understatement. If this is the quality that Calandra's is offering, I will be buying my baked goods elsewhere. The owners should be ashamed of themselves. They obviously don't care about the quality of their products and I am very disappointed by that. read more

My favorite bakery !!! I used go to Newark location but was up this way and just as delicious!! They had the most beautiful Christmas cakes and cookie platters ...I brought a struffoli platter and cupcakes to my sisters in Toms River and they were raving about how great the pastries are "up north" read more

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This is a great bakery with a variety of desserts that I haven't seen in other bakeries in northern Jersey. For my birthday I actually had a rum cake along with smaller tres leches cakes, all were delicious. They also have your tiramisu, your red velvet, your cheesecakes, your fruit tarts. Whats also interesting about this store is that they have this special pepperoni/sausage bread. I haven't tried that yet but I am intrigued. Additionally they do have other refrigerated products. Did I mention that they have many varieties of bread? Delicious! Please, if you're riding down 46 East in Fairfield and need bread for a future meal or you have a sweet tooth for dessert, please check out Calandra's! read more

This place makes delicious desserts!!!! I think we found a new favorite! The little pastries are so yummy and light in sugar. Highly recommend picking up an assortment of their cakes as a dessert item for dinner party or a celebration - they are sure to be a hit! They are so beautifully decorated, and delightful. Definitely recommend this bakery to anyone! read more

Was craving some sweets today and went to Calandras Bakery. Big mistake , $4 dry chocolate cupcakes where even the frosting is dry. I went during the early afternoon , not late at night! The Napoleon is hard to break up and the custard is gummy. Even their outrageous brownies were lousy today! What happened here???? Big disappointment! Please give me some local (Little Falls) bakery suggests. read more

Calandra’s Bakery - Very dry chocolate cupcake. - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

The best rainbow cookies in Jersey! So delicious!! check them out for your next party. read more

Calandra’s Bakery - Rainbow cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

This is definitely a bakery that has it all. Wide variety of delicious treats at a reasonable price, fresh bread, custom cakes, and good customer service. So far I've liked everything I've tried. Also, free coffee after 2pm with purchase. Overall, great bakery and I'd recommend. read more

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The best Italian bakery in NJ. The bread and pastries are a staple at every holiday and we drive out of our way to go here !

Best bakery I've been to in north jersey. Wide selection & everything is freshly made! Do not check out without buying a loaf of bread!

we always get our Christmas dinner bread from there. always so fresh and delicious! love that they are so close to my apartment too, can always count on them read more

i've eaten at the other locations so I knew the food was going to be good, so I am not surprised this time that it was the same thing. started us out with some amazing cheesy garlic bread, only complaint I would say was that it took out server a good 10 minutes to get to us, so we were totally patched from the delicious bread, but not a serious qualm she had a huge party to attend to. When our sangria finally came it was actually quite refreshing! all the appetizers were so amazing, from the calamari to the meatballs I was impressed for sure. i wanted to order the strip steak but i was soooo full ! definitely will be back read more

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I've been craving cannolis ever since we got to New Jersey and as we were on our way to Costco, I spotted this bakery! So, on our way back this is where we made a stop. First of all, it's a pretty big place. I thought it would be smaller. They are taking strict precautions as far as COVID. Their employees are wearing gloves/masks and masks are required for entry. The lines are marked off so that customers don't stand too close to one another. There is no seating inside but some seating is available outside. They are doing a great job! They have these cool revolving things with cakes (see the picture if this makes no sense LOL). They have a HUGE variety of pastries in addition to coffee/tea/drinks and frozen goods (including HOMEMADE GELATO). I will say that they are a bit on the pricier end (e.g. the smallest tub of gelato is $9.25 and 1 macaron is $2.35). We ordered 2 small cannolis, 1 big chocolate covered cannoli, 2 macarons (pistachio & passionfruit) and a lemon tart. I will say that the macarons are on the bigger side so it's worth the price. All of the pastries were delicious! We greatly enjoyed them. OVERALL: The staff were pleasant, nice and professional. The place was very clean and customer/employee safety was of top concern. The pastries were delicious and the variety was huge. I definitely recommend this place! read more

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In the same parking lot of the Best western plus I am staying at, so I stoped by to grab a cookie and wow it was awesome inside. Every pastry you can think of and Italian food prepared to take and go. Plenty of staff greeting you ready to grab as many goodies as you probably shouldn't eat haha. I got a box of cookies and the chocolate chip minis are amazing! I might have To grab some more for the road lol read more

Calandra’s Bakery - Box of cookies to go - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

I purchased two Saint Patrick's cookies( was charged $10.30) on receipt two large cookies they were more like medium. very disappointing the cookie was not worth the money no flavor or taste. I would not recommend buying it Overpriced. read more

If you live in New Jersey and you need a custom cake or just a great bakery look no further. I was graduating from college and I needed a cake for my intimate graduation party. I couldn't find a good bakery for a long time but thank god for Instagram because I happened to been browsing through and came across a graduation cake they had made and I was immediately sold. I called the next day and place an order for pickup.. pickup was very easy and I like that they set up different lines so that everyone isn't crowed given the current pandemic. It was very easy to place an order and pick it up. I love how the cake came out however they missed spelled my name but it tasted even better than it looked. Since then I've been here about 3 times and recently placed another cake order for my husband's surprise birthday dinner. As long as I live here I will only come to this bakery for my bread,cakes, and pies. read more

Calandra’s Bakery - Custom Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

I loved Calandra's cakes and pastries but this time they disappointed us big time. We ordered the cake 6 days before the actual birthday. When we went to pick up the cake surprisingly it was not ready which was strange. After finally bringing the cake and cutting it we realized that it was anything but a tres leches cake. It was a disaster, it was dry, not soaked enough, tasteless and cake felt very hard and old. Icing was runny and weird.... Very disappointing. We paid over $38 for the cake if they cant take orders they should simply tell the customers. I dont need to pay for something not worthy. read more

Calandra’s Bakery - Tres Leches Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

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The service was ok, but the pastries and price were amazing! The only issue I had was there were no signs, so I didn't know exactly what everything was called or what anything was priced at. I'd have ordered more if I knew where the price point was. I will definitely be back, hopefully soon! read more

Calandra’s Bakery - Lobster claw, Neapolitan cake slice and a chocolate mousse cake.. cannoli didn't make it long enough for a picture. - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

The bread is amazing! We stopped by to grab a few items before heading out of town and it was so worth it! Fresh baked goods with that east coast flare. read more

Great bakery! By far best in West Essex Atea. Don't forget the fresh bread made every hour till 9 pm. The bread is a great meal by itself. Always enjoy the pastries, cakes are ok. Go for the pastries Don't forget to get a cappuccino or espresso from self service machine. read more

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I used Calandra's in Fairfield for my wedding cake when getting married at The Madison Hotel in December, 2023. After choosing our cake and flavor, we knew we wanted to make our cake unique and festive. So I asked the manager, Ilah, if she could accommodate our request. I text her a picture of my vision and she happily worked with her baker to make it happen. They created one of a kind holiday/winter themed chocolates that were the perfect size and made with care and precision! The Gingerbread Man and Woman cake topper were our favorite!! All of our guests lined up for pictures and we received compliments the entire night. We got the cookies and cream flavored cake and it was delicious! Thank you so much Calandra's for bringing part of our dream wedding to life! read more

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Stopped in for some Mother's Day treats. It was packed, but that was to be expected. Freddy was so helpful! He made great suggestions. Everyone loved the lobster tails and cheese cake. Can't wait to come back for more treats. read more

I had a minor issue that Calandra's was outstanding at resolving. Calandra's has been part of our holiday season since 2012 and we're not even in NJ. read more

Calandra's Cannoli Cake is a moist layer of heaven with all the classic cannoli flavors you love! A light cake with delicious ricotta and mascarpone cheese cannoli filling was the hit of my impromptu holiday gathering with my friends. It is a delicious treat that had most of the guests asking where they could purchase it. As much as I would have loved to say it was my own, I had to give credit to Calandra's for this small piece of perfection. The coating of mini chocolate chips and a cute mini cannoli on top will be the hit of any gathering this holiday season. You will not be disappointed. read more

I'm updating my review. I recently went back to give this bakery another try. I needed to order a birthday cake and went in on a weekday. Even though it was busy, there was plenty of staff willing to help me. The young lady at the counter who helped was very friendly and was able to answer all of my questions. The ordering process was quick and easy. When I came back to pick up the cake, again it was busy but the staff person was efficient and I was able to get my cake quickly. She made sure the decorations were to my liking before she boxed it up. When we sliced the cake, it was fresh and moist. The cream cheese filling was tasty and not overly sweet. The icing on top was rich and creamy. Overall, it was a totally different experience I had from a few years earlier. I would definitely recommend this bakery and will be coming back. read more

Calandra’s Bakery - Red Velvet Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

so good i flew 3 hours just to come here must have family meal i eat it with them every time

Such a large variety of quality pastries and baked goods!!! Everything looks delicious and everything I've had has tasted fresh. Got the mini chocolate cannoli that had a chocolate coated shell and a ricotta filling with chocolate chips. Also got a chocolate mousse cake which was super creamy but not overwhelming! Tiramisu is also very good. Didn't love the carrot cake, because it has raisins and walnuts but that's personal preference. read more

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My absolute favorite place for baked goods and a great place for a wonderful meal too! Hands down huge selection to choose from that never disappoints. My favorite are their pastries and Italian cookies. Hands down the best! read more

Ok here is an update to the Last review My wife went in to buy a cake for my Birthday a few hours later we had it with Family the cake was So Stale and it had a Dot on the paper like I said before it's a System to let the girls know what cakes to sell first and how long or Old they Are but they don't let the people Know My wife asked for the freshest one and this is what the girl gave her .. well I brought it back the Manager was there I told him this is the 3 rd Time this has happened ...this one was bought for my birthday would you Eat this he said NO AND brought it to the back I guess to show the Baker while he was there I asked the girls what's the Dots on the cakes for they said it to let them know how old they are ...REALLY .. so the manager came back out and asked if I had a receipt are you kidding me it was a few hours ago and it's your cake and box Well I got my money back PLEASE DONT BUY ANOTHER CAKE THERE you will regret it. This is not right what they are doing to people. This Place is really Bad. The bread is OK BUT THATS IT read more

Calandra's is pretty much a staple around here! Where else can you get hot, fresh Italian and French breads, cakes, pastries, and cookies all in one stop? I was craving their bread a few weeks ago and decided to grab my mask and see how they were doing. They were very well organized. We had to wait in a distanced like outside but it was fast moving. Once inside, we were given a square to stand inside. We had one attendant who grabbed us whatever we needed. The breads were still incredibly fresh. We also got a tiramisu cake that was super indulgent, and some frozen sfogliatelle. We felt super safe and were able to get everything we wanted. Be sure to support them during these crazy times! read more

One of my favorite bakeries for sweet desserts and pastries in North Jersey. Whenever we get dinner in the Fairfield area we always opt to stop here for dessert. Admittedly we sometimes can't wait till we get home and have devoured our desserts in the parking lot they are so good. If you are looking for recommendations definitely try the tiramisu, brownies, cannolis and eclairs. The staff is friendly and the bakery is very large. read more

Calandra’s Bakery - Brownie, Cannoli, Red Velvet Cake, Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

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Stopped by this morning, saw a cockroach crawling across the top of the glass display case. Disgusting, promptly turned around and left. Buyer beware, yuck! read more

They make great cake and bread, great location. I like getting cake/desert here. Excellent, I highly recommend. They also price things just right. We special order cake for 30 people or so and cake came out perfect with all people were saying how great it is. I am glad that I got cake from here for the big event. read more

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I love so many things about Calandra's Bakery but my top 3 : Their delicious 4 ingredient bread is soo good and has such an amazing chew to it. All of their cookies are so addicting. Can't choose a favorite because I've tried and love them all. The pumpkin scones !! Seasonal treat that is worth the trip alone. Love Calandra's read more

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One of the best bakeries around. Was very disappointed on Easter when someone brought a Wheat Pie to my house and the Wheat was completely uncooked. it was by like bitting on uncooked popcorn kernels. very disappointed read more

Just left the store to pick up a cake for my baby shower. The name on the cake is as supposed to be Jackson Lynn and when I arrived there was a comma between the names. The lady helping me was incredibly rude and said this happened because I ordered by phone. No apology or anything, or shred of empathy.Take a look at the pic to see how they "fixed it". They basically dug a hole. Terrible. Palazzone is not far away - go there and they are much nicer. read more

Calandra’s Bakery - The "fix" - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

Very sad to even have to write this review but after today's visit I felt I needed too. Super long time shopper, I mean years and years. I went today to get bread and rolls total was $11 something. I gave the women $15 and when she return she only gave me coins and my receipt. When I said excuse me you gave me the wrong change, her tone changed and treated me as I was in the wrong and trying to rip them off. The disrespect of this woman (whom I assume is the manager (blonde hair) )over $3 is incredible. To loss a customer over $3 because of a worker is unacceptable. Just because your the only local bakery doesn't mean people can't go elsewhere. read more

One of the best bakeries around. Their cake is just amazing. I have tried the key lime pie too and it is definitely a must try.my baby shower cake was from here. The employee said she would put the decorations on the house and we were thrilled to see the design. The cake tasted so good. Perfect amount of sweetness. We always order cakes from this place for bday events and we are never disappointed read more

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I wish there was an option to give 0 stars or negative star. I got an apple pie from them and found mold. Called the bakery to notify them and all they said was ' Oh it's not possible to have mold in apple pie. If you want you can come back for a refund'. I'm shocked that I didn't get any apology or anything. I was not worried about getting a refund. Im more worried about the fact that my whole family and I ate half of a moldy pie. I don't think they will even bother to throw out the batch of apple pie. Hope people reads this review and not get food from there read more

Calandra’s Bakery - Apple pie with mold - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

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