I've been hearing about Sook for quite some time and finally had the chance to check it out. Sook…read moreis located on one of the side streets off East Ridgewood Avenue (walking distance). They also have a chocolate shop next door. When I walked inside of the bakery, I felt transported to a pastry shop in France. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was super busy. Service was quick and efficient. I ordered a latte and a scone. The scone was very delicious and fresh. My boyfriend ordered a frozen hot chocolate and a chocolate éclair. I tried a bit of the éclair and we both agreed that it was the star of the show. I normally am not a big éclair person but this one was so chocolatey and rich. It was filled with this creamy, fresh chocolate filling. I strongly dislike the store bought cream filling that they are usually piped with. We sat at one of the little tables on the sidewalk outside since the weather was nice. I will be back if I am in the area and in the mood for a sweet treat!

This place knows chocolate! Their hot chocolate is rich and flavorful…read more It was a line to the door on a Monday holiday afternoon. Small place with a couple of tables. We snagged one as people were getting up. I got a napoleon and another dessert that was chocolate mouse with Carmel and a biscuit cookie on the bottom. It was soo good. Really fluffy but also creamy and rich. Highly recommend this place if you love chocolate! I spent near $30 for a small hot chocolate, a cookie, pastry and mini cake. So it is expensive! But worth it once in a while. And they have a bathroom in the back!

I can't recommend Kara Cakes enough! They came through for me with a last-minute cake order, and…read morethe entire experience exceeded my expectations. Not only were they able to accommodate my request on short notice, but the cake was absolutely stunning. The decorations were beautifully done with incredible attention to detail--it looked even better than I had imagined! The taste was just as impressive as the presentation. The cake was incredibly moist, flavorful, and perfectly balanced--not overly sweet, just delicious. Guests commented on how amazing it tasted and asked where I got it. If you're looking for a bakery that delivers exceptional customer service, gorgeous custom cakes, and incredible flavor, Kara Cakes is the place to go. I'll definitely be ordering from them again!

My daughters asked for Kara Kakes cakes and they delivered! The best cakes out there, they never…read moredisappoint. The mini cupcakes are my favorite and they come up with new ideas for any occasion

Stopped by Pierre & Michelle in Ridgewood and it honestly felt like stepping into a small bakery in…read moreFrance. The staff even wear those classic French red hats, which adds to the whole experience and makes it feel really authentic. Everything looked incredible, but I went with a chocolate dessert (don't remember the exact name) and it was amazing,smooth, and not overly sweet. You can tell it's made with quality ingredients. The cappuccino was also very good and paired perfectly with it.

Looked up and saw two French names so I just had to go in for a latte and croissant. Latte was very…read moregood, chocolate croissant, excellent and the mango tart? Oh my, life changing. There's plenty of seating indoors and out, complete with a lounge couch to been seen and to see. I hope one day they cleanse themselves of the ghastly overdone wood decor walls but they were probably on point when the place opened. Staff isn't the friendliest but hey, they're French!

Hands down a gem! Meticulously kept ice cream parlor with cafe like seating and Indian/Asian…read more inspired flavors. i had the custard apple and strawberry lychee which was delectable and my guy had the thai ice tea which has vanilla soft serve. I will be a frequent guest! Creamy delicious summer desserts! Very welcoming staff.

What's the point of going out for ice cream if it's not homemade and interesting? Maroons Creamery…read moresatisfied our sweet tooth, offering tasty "handmade" soft serve and hard ice cream with not-your-standard flavors in various cups and cones. On a Saturday evening, we ventured in for a sweet treat and it was thankfully pretty quiet. They have a good selection of different flavors like guava cheesecake, black sesame and various teas. We enjoyed the saffron kulfi (almond, pistachio, cardamom) and cookies and cream (blue tinted which didn't seem necessary). The server gave us a nice big scoop for $5.99. In addition to ice cream cakes, they sell signature sundae type things that you can customize and likely friendly to the camera but not to your wallet. There's a good amount of seating towards the back, which is nice since most ice cream shops are small. There's also a location in Hoboken. Looking forward to returning!

My son ordered the chocolate silk cake for me for my birthday (Christmas Day) and it was amazing…read more The flavor, the texture the richness - all top notch! Only issue was that when he ordered it online, he requested it to say happy birthday but when he got home he checked it and it didn't have anything written on it. :( I guess he didn't think to ask/check. We will definitely be back!

Baking Grace is definitely one of the bakeries on top of my list whenever I need a cake, especially…read morefor birthdays. Their cakes are incredibly delicious, light, airy, moist, and full of flavor without being overly sweet. I've ordered both the Chocolate Silk and Cannoli cakes, and they've been a hit every single time. You can really tell they use high quality ingredients, and the balance of flavors is spot on. The staff is another big reason I keep coming back. Every time I've ordered a cake, they've been friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating, which makes the whole process easy and stress-free. While I've only ordered their cakes so far, they offer so many other items that I'm excited to try in due time. On top of everything, their prices are very reasonable for the quality you're getting. Highly recommend Baking Grace to anyone looking for a consistently amazing cake and great customer service.

If you haven't gone. GO now. While the cost is a bit on the higher side, the quality of the food…read moreand premade options make it 100% worth it. Don't hesitate to get there and try their hot bar. They even have fresh squeezed OJ. The service is great. Friendly people in a friendly establishment. The ambiance there is great for a small shopping center. No doubt, you will find something you like.

To the people in hot prepared foods:…read more I wanted to take a moment to congratulate your prepared foods department on accomplishing something I didn't think was possible: making chicken completely inedible. This afternoon my wife purchased two portions of your "Harvest Chicken" from the hot foods counter. When she brought it home, we sat down expecting dinner. Instead, we were treated to what can only be described as a culinary experiment in dehydration. I didn't realize chicken could actually reach the texture of corrugated cardboard, but your staff has apparently mastered that technique. Large sections were so hard that even a fork had trouble getting through them, which is an impressive achievement if the goal was to create building materials rather than food. It's honestly a shame, because an animal had to give its life for that meal, only for it to be cooked into something no human should reasonably be expected to eat. I have seen more care put into kindergarten cooking projects. In the end, most of it went straight into the garbage, which seemed to be the most appropriate place for it. For comparison, a stop at Burger King would have been a noticeable upgrade in quality. You may want to take a look at what's happening behind that counter, because if this is the standard being served to customers, something has gone very wrong.

We come to Uno Mas every once in a while with friends to catch up over dinner! Uno Mas is BYOB but…read morethey offer delicious mocktails. Food-wise you MUST go for the tacos. I ordered the 3 taco meal and was able to mix and match getting the Scallop, Crispy Shrimp and Al Pastor taco along with rice and beans. The tacos are small but yet so filling. It's a small space but the staff here is super nice!

This is a cute restaurant, chic decor. Service is attentive. Prices are okay, a little on the high…read moreside for some things. They serve mocktail margaritas for $10 and we went to the liquor store next door for tequila and then poured it into the drinks ourselves. They even give you shot glasses to pour it into. The mocktail is pretty sour though and not very flavorful, mine was strawberry basil but didn't really taste like strawberry or basil. Small seating area, backs of chairs kept bumping into each other and it's hard to walk to your seat when the place is busy. Also the tables are uneven. One table was slanting to the side a lot. The guacamole and the calamari apps were great. Big portions and delicious. Guac was very fresh and well seasoned, the calamari I loved how big the pieces were, super tender and had a spicy sauce with it that had sautéed almonds which added a nice crunch. And lots of shishito peppers on top. The entrees were average. They got the temperature wrong for my hanger steak. It was still tender and juicy but I didn't like the green sauce on it. Which was spicy and vinegary. The potatoes added nothing to the dish in terms of flavor or texture, I barely ate them. The tomato and avocado salad was good, light and tasty. They served it with corn tortillas but the tortillas are very gooey and bland. My husband liked his scallop tacos a lot. I tried one of his mushroom tacos and didn't like it. Again lots of vinegar, and also it wasn't all mushrooms it had peppers and leeks in it. The desserts were pricey at $12 and pretty average. Nothing special. The churros were dry. I give this place a 4 because I loved their apps and it has a nice vibe despite being cramped. And wait service was professional and friendly.