We have enlisted Lauren Z Cakes for two separate occasions to superb results. For a more formal…read moreevent she created a beautifully decorated and detailed two level cake with fondant, and for a casual affair a rich yet not-to-dense red velvet cake which many of our guests claimed was they best they have tasted. She is artistic and creative, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend for anything from weddings to birthdays.

Lauren made a beautiful and delicious birthday cake for my sister (who can be hard to please). It…read morewas a hit at the party and my sister ate 3 slices (gave up on her diet that day). Fabulous work, delicious eats...no need to shop anywhere else!

We have worked with Indira of Indira the Sweet many, many times over the last 5 years and she…read morealways bakes up the most delicious cakes, brownies, candies, and desserts. I especially love how she meets with us to talk over what we wanted and she comes up with great ideas every time. Give her a picture and she will replicate it in a fun and interesting way in cake form, it is amazing! Plus, her prices are extremely reasonable for the city, and she delivers most anywhere in the city. Things I would recommend: Her wedding cakes are always gorgeous and delicious. I love the Red Velvet cake. I love her German chocolate cake, the cupcakes with ginger icing, the chocolate tarts, the spiced pecans are amazing (I love to give these as Christmas gifts to everyone I know), and I LOVE her jalapeno caramels! YUMMY!

Indira was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She was so incredibly calm, patient and…read moreprofessional with me throughout the process. Indira made the most wonderful pull-apart cupcake cake and it tasted just absolutely delicious. Thank you Indira for being the BEST!!!

This was our second time ordering special cakes. Highly recommend - beautifully prepared cakes!…read more Going to order two more birthday cakes next month. And service is always impeccable. Thank you! Linda

I just moved to Rockaway from Brooklyn and was looking for a solid pie shop (having been spoiled…read morewith Blackbird Four Twenty and Petee's). This is the answer. Pie-wise the Coconut Raspberry is stellar. The Cocount almost gooey, deeply textured pie filling contrasting with the slight tartness of the raspberry is delicious. The crumble is also stellar. I also really liked the honey goat cheese biscuit and the malted Chocolate chip cookie was stellar. The vibe of the store is elite bakery with some witchy gift shop vibes thrown in, selling candles and the like. Service was 10/10 and the lady by the counter was kind and helpful. I will definitely be a regular here as long as I live in Rockaway!

Nostalgia brews a small local confectionary shop. Suddenly, I am now a five year old little girl…read moreas my eyes are delighted elated with wonderment to see all things chocolate and sweets displayed in the wooden glass case. Surely, my eyes are bigger than my stomach (including wallet). I have always been gravitated to old establishments where there is a long history, period atmosphere decor and the charm. It is family owned and operated since year 1925. Schmidt's Confectionery has been on my Yelp bookmarks for what I felt like an eternity. Previously, I have attempted to patronized during the summer, but it is closed for the summer months partly due the heat and humidity which affects working with ingredients and not optimal temperatures. It is easily accessible via MTA NYC Transit elevated J train on Jamaica Avenue at Woodhaven Boulevard station in Woodhaven, Queens, NYC. However, I walked forty (40) minutes from my home to this business. Upon entering the atmosphere has a redolent chocolate aroma with history and tradition which is intoxicating. There are chocolate lollypops, chocolate covered fruit, nuts, truffles, caramels, but I was hoping for chocolate covered strawberries. I abhor caramel. I despise nuts (despite not allergic). I like truffles. I like thin mints, chocolate covered graham crackers and have a predilection for plain solid milk chocolate. It is run by a woman who is the granddaughter of the founder albeit welcoming and helpful. I would surely return again for chocolate lollypops, chocolate money coins. I do hope Schmidt's have chocolate hearts. At first sight, I could not decide since everything was very enticing and alluring too good. I decided cherry cordials. She shown me a mid-size box of approximately twenty (20) pcs priced $30.00, which I asked if there is a smaller box as a option available followed by she asked if I want either dark, milk or white chocolate type. Oh! Someone who finally listens and heed the hope within my mind, WOW! Customer service is attentive and a personalized shopping experience. She gifted the box with mediocre curling ribbons which I have worked in a high-end retail specialty paper store and trained to use either double-sided satin or organza ribbons - never used curling ribbons. She did distributed a sales receipt. There is a scale if customers were to purchase by the pound. Business cards are available for grabs which is now part of my business card collection in a shoe box. Cherry cordials, box of 8 pcs, $10.00 I was completely sold for this small box. I actually taste the handmade and homemade decadence concoction of milk chocolate. It did tasted fresh and too good to give it away as a gift which I ended up consuming entirely! I delightfully enjoyed my cherry cordials with half a glass of white wine. Wooho! The stems from the cherries are visible. This candy store is certainly reminiscent of earlier times frozen in place. As time is fleeting, I hope Schmidt's Confectionery will continue to operate indefinitely.

This place will have feeling like a kid in a candy shop. The smell of chocolate when you first walk…read morein is intoxicating and inviting. There's so many handmade chocolates and gift boxes to choose from. They even have cute stocking stuffer treats for Christmas! The girl who helped us out was kind and made us a 1/2 lb. assortment of popular milk and dark chocolate on the spot. $15 is a total steal for delicious handmade chocolate. We are definitely coming back and trying out more stuff!

Amazing dessert. Its literally made from scratch, homemade. They are packed in cute little jars…read more Worth the spend. I'm in love.

This is a "one-lady-show". She does not have a store-front so all her cakes are created in her…read morehome located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. So far I've seen two of her creations for a BRIDAL shower and a BIRTHDAY party. The cakes are both very well presented. BUT most importantly, the cake tastes so good! Honestly, I've only tried the "Chocolate Praline" but it's so good I'm hesitant to try anything else. LOL. But I'm sure if you asked, she'd be welcome to a cake tasting. Anyway, she takes special care to communicate with you about your needs to create the cake that you will be happy with as she is very prompt to respond with emails and phone calls. Her cakes can range from $80 and up depending on what you want. I know she makes cupcakes too!!!

Whimsical Sweets saved the day for our event. I reached out with less than a weeks time for…read moreconstruction themed cookies for party favors. They said yes they could fill the order. Our cake order fell through with another bakery. I reached again and they said they could do a pull-apart cupcake cake construction themed. The kids loved the cupcakes and the decoration on the cake. The adults thought it was genius and no cutting cake. One person reached to find out where we got the cakes!

I ordered the cookie decorating kit for my daughter's 7th birthday and it was a hit! They were…read moreengaged and excited and the cookie was yummy too.The adults even joined in the fun. They were efficient helpful and prompt throughout the whole order process, cookies arrived with clear instructions, And a great tutorial. Fun for all ages!

I grew up on Sara Lee. My mom was a fan and so I became a fan. Today, their Artesano Bread is my…read moreabsolute favorite bread. But is hasn't always just been bread... My mom had friends over for coffee quite a bit while I was growing up. She always served a Sara Lee coffee cake when hosting. I was always excited when her entertaining was done because she would always give us the leftovers! Sometimes, my mom would even buy their Coconut Cream Pie for me! You might say Sara Lee baked goods are a family tradition with me and my family!

I have to agree with the Sara Lee slogan, "Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee!" We grew up eating Sara…read moreLee pound cake for more of an upscale dessert in our household. When in season, we would top Sara Lee pound cake with sliced fresh strawberries and whipped cream! I believe Yelp friend Marianne W. is correct about the affiliation between Sara Lee and Bimbo Bakeries, or "Grupo Bimbo." In 2018, Tyson sold Sara Lee, and other food brands to Kohlberg & Company, and on August 1, 2018, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery was formed. Sara Lee Frozen Bakery foods include pies, quiches, cookies, cobblers, eclairs, cakes, muffins, and more! Though only previously affiliated with Sara Lee, Hillshire Farms and Jimmy Dean are other household names in terms of food products. Hillshire Farms' Lit'l Smokies" linked sausages are the basis of one of my favorite potluck dishes to make: Pigs in Blankets! I've always enjoyed Jimmy Dean's pork sausage! Thanks Sara Lee!