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!

I ordered last minute from DoeMel creations for a birthday party for my son, and boy was I…read morepleasantly surprised. She is a God-send. Her cake was beautiful and more than I could ask for. The decor was fantastic as well. Everyone loved it, I received so many compliments. The fact that she came through with everything I asked, even in short timing says it all. I will definitely be recommending DoeMel Creations and doing more business in the future.

Where do I start?! The cupcakes were an absolute delight, moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor…read more Each bite was a symphony of sweetness, perfectly balanced and not overly sugary. The frosting was a heavenly complement, velvety and rich. A true indulgence for any cupcake enthusiast! Thank yiu so much.

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!

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.

I've realized I'm not a fan of crepe cakes yet I still think this business is…read more The packaging alone is the most perfect flex I've ever seen. The little cake single serve boxes, the ube cheesecake dome, the milk tea cut and lid.... All friggen next level and very appreciated. I'm definitely ordering my customized milk tea again... maybe I'll see about another desert too. I hope they do well because while I'm not a baker or into half these desserts, I can tell they are passionate about this project.

Words cannot describe how much I love this adorable place. I've tried their boba, it's great. Ive…read moretried several of their pastries, all delicious. ( the egg tart is unmatched please try it) Here's what really set this place apart. After trying them a few times and having consistent quality & seeing what amazing/ unique creations they have, I asked if they would be able to do a custom cake. I showed them a picture of what I wanted & that I needed it kinda short notice. Price wise was very fair. They absolutely nailed it.

I arranged for 2 dozen cupcakes to be delivered to my husband at work on his birthday, as I knew I…read morewould be out of town. He texted me, "These are f*cking great!" I'm not sure if there is more to say, really. (his colleagues shared the same sentiments :-) Fabulous cupcakes and so easy to work with.......bravo, Curvy's! We are definitely fans!

This place is amazing! The owner is a local, hardworking Brookfielder…read more She bakes everything with care and love and outs out an amazing product. From cupcakes to hot chocolate bombs, she kills everything!!

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

I'm in love with this cute, family owned bakery! I first ordered a cake for my daughters 10th…read morebirthday and I've subsequently placed more orders since then. The service is great, the cakes are gorgeous and they taste amazing!

I really wanted to be more of a fan of this place, but I'm just not. It was okay. I kept hoping to…read morehave the kind of experience others raved about in the reviews, but it just didn't hit the same for me. Honestly, it took me a while to even write this because I didn't quite know how to feel--nothing stood out, good or bad. I'm still open to coming back and hoping for that "wow" moment others seem to have had.

Very pleased with Sydney's Sweets. I had a vision, and they nailed it. They were professional and…read moreresponsive, communication was great, and they understood the assignment. The cake was at the venue before I arrived, so I didn't have to worry about delivery, which was particularly helpful since the party was in Manhattan. The cake was a huge part of our 50th birthday celebration, and I'm so glad we used them. Not only was the cake flawless, but it also tasted good - it was red velvet with cream cheese frosting. I would definitely use this company again, you won't be disappointed.

I wanted to get an incredible cake for the gf and her friends for her birthday and fired up my…read morehandy dandy Yelp app. While scrolling through some great options, I saw Sydney's Sweets pop up in the list and was so glad I did. Now I've known about them for a while but this was my first actually ordering from them. I called on a Saturday at about 3pm and Jermaine answered the call, both literally and figuratively. I nervously mentioned I needed a cake for the evening.. by 6pm, as I needed to be in Williamsburg by 7:15pm. He responded not to worry as they had a beautiful 10'' double chocolate, oreo cookie, multi-layered cake that would fit the occasion perfectly... my heroes! The gf and her friends absolutely loved the cake and were wow'd by how pretty, big and delicious it was. We had 7 people at the table and even after some folks took big pieces to go, we had nearly half the cake to take home!