I've been coming to Teixeira's Bakery since I was born, and it's truly a staple of the Ironbound…read more There's something so special about walking in and feeling that mix of tradition, community, and incredible food. Everything is always fresh and beautifully displayed, the space is clean and welcoming, and the staff is attentive and efficient even when it's busy. Whether you're grabbing something quick to go or sitting down to enjoy a coffee and pastry, there's plenty of room and it never feels chaotic. It's one of those places that's stood the test of time for a reason -- consistent, authentic, and always delicious.

Pastel de Nata. Go get as many as possible and as often as…read morepossible. The best in the area.

I happened to be at the stop light and noticed the open window. Quickly I turned into the parking…read morelot. They have a huge menu outside, so it made my selections easy. I got a dozen minis to try out them flavors. My favorite was the Thin Mint cupcake. Reminded me of the cookies. The cupcakes very moist and the icing was just perfect. The staff at the window was super nice and answered all my questions with a smile. Lots of the patrons who were picking up their orders, even made some suggestions and glad I listened to them.

Yummiest cup cakes…read more They even do gluten free Must try both vanilla frosting and chocolate frosting

Calandra's is still the go to spot in Newark. The bread is the best in Jersey, and the pastries and…read morethe staff are top notch

it's the best bakery in New Jersey. they have the best birthday cakes . very professional, polite…read moreand clean .

My boss randomly decided to get some cupcakes for us at my job. It is nobody's birthday and not a…read morespecial occasion. I didn't know you could get cup cakes for no reason. I heard it was about 45$ for a dozen cupcakes. That seems crazy expensive to me but I don't have much cupcake buying experience to make a good comparison. I only buy vegan food, I don't think they have any vegan options so if your vegan, make sure to check out their site before going. I wasn't gonna turn down free cupcakes and needed a sugar high. Choosing a cupcake was a hard decision, they all looked so good! I went with carrot cake, it was delicious and I was happy with my choice. I don't know why but my co-workers didn't seem to be as excited as I was so I got to have a red velvet cupcake to help me power through the afternoon and it was just as good! The next day, the box of cupcakes was still sitting around so I had another 2! Peanut butter chocolate & chocolate/chocolate. They were all delicious. I can't imagine getting a bad cupcake from this place. I also have no idea what is wrong with my co-workers but whatever, their loss. So if you got money to waste, aren't vegan and wanna get cupcakes for no specific reason, you'll enjoy these cupcakes!

As a 5-year Yelp Elite, I never enjoy leaving negative reviews. I know how much reviews can impact…read morea business, so I try to be fair and focus on my actual experience. Unfortunately, this visit was one of the most disappointing bakery experiences I've had in quite a while. I visited the Clifton location with a gift certificate for four free cupcakes. When I walked in, I was actually excited because they had a large selection still available. At first, I thought that was a great sign because I had so many flavors to choose from. The employee behind the counter was very friendly and explained that the cupcakes on the left qualified for my four free cupcakes, while the ones on the right would be an additional charge. I appreciated her taking the time to explain everything. She was genuinely pleasant and was the highlight of my visit. I ended up choosing eight cupcakes altogether and paid about $15 out of pocket in addition to using my gift certificate. The first cupcake I tried was the Southern Red Velvet. I honestly couldn't believe how dry it was. It literally crumbled apart onto my plate with every bite. The frosting was just as disappointing. The texture was strange, almost rubbery, and it tasted stale instead of fresh. Thinking maybe I had just picked the wrong flavor, I opened the Birthday Cake Batter cupcake. Unfortunately, it was no better. It was just as dry, lacked flavor, and after a few bites I threw the rest away. The cupcake I was most excited about was the Tiramisu because it looked incredible on their Instagram page. Unfortunately, when I got home, it looked nothing like what was advertised. The presentation was completely different, and after my experience with the first two cupcakes, I had no desire to even taste it. Along with the six remaining cupcakes, it never left the box. After getting home, I made the mistake of reading the Yelp reviews. I wish I had done that before visiting because I found several people describing the same issues I experienced. That made me realize this likely wasn't just an off day. For a bakery that specializes in cupcakes, freshness should never be in question. Based on the two cupcakes I tasted, they were dry, stale, and simply not enjoyable. The fact that I lost all interest in trying the remaining six says more than anything else. I truly wanted to love this place. The employee behind the counter was warm, friendly, and provided excellent customer service. Unfortunately, the cupcakes themselves didn't live up to the reputation or the photos on social media. I left disappointed, and sadly, I don't see myself returning

As I walked through the mall a smell filled the air. The scent of vanilla, or sugar, or something…read morefresh out of the oven. This scent didn't just linger, it pulled. Each step I took felt less like a choice and more like I was being led. And my nose led me straight to CeeCee's Cupcake Palace. That is where I met CeeCee. She has the kind of kindness that makes it impossible to just walk away without trying some of her delicious smelling cupcakes and treats. Even as guy that doesn't enjoy a cupcake or a piece of cake, the first bite into CeeCees cupcakes changed my whole perception of cake as a whole. And while her cupcakes are delicious her cake pops are absolutely to die for. After my first time trying CeeCees I understood something important: this wasn't just about cupcakes or cake pops. It was about joy, carefully crafted and generously shared in the form of cake. All shoppers of the freehold mall are spoiled with this cupcake establishment and I now have a newfound appreciation for the kind of magic only CeeCee can bake.

During a recent visit to Freehold Mall, I had the intention of going to Ulta for some items I…read moreneeded for a makeup class, so I parked by Macy's and entered the mall through that store's entrance to get to Ulta. As I made my journey to Ulta, I saw this intriguing bakery with bright lights and bright pink colors. I made a mental note to stop by on my way out, which I did. Cee Cee's Cupcake Palace is a black and family owned business in the mall. They seem to specialize in these massive cupcakes with some flavors being named after some of our favorite soul food desserts, such as sweet potato pie and banana pudding. Those are the two flavors I decided to buy. Service was prompt, friendly, and efficient. The cupcakes themselves were just okay to me. I like moist cupcakes and these were a little dry. The toppings and fillings helped add a little moisture to the cake. Nevertheless and overall, it's a pretty solid spot. It's not something I'm in a rush to return to, but would be willing to try again at another time.

I've had their arepas and they are amazing. As well as their…read moreempanadas. Horn pastries are good too.

Went today to purchase guava pastelitos. Was told they were out but they had a different type of…read moreguava pastry. I purchased 3. Turned out 1. No guava at all. 2. Gave me a different type (coconut). Daughter is allergic to nuts, thank God I saw it before she touched it. Called to complain, owner's wife took the call. Didn't like the complaint, so she hung up on me. Great Customer Service. Avoid this place. Arcos and Lyndhurst Bakery are better options.

Amy was so easy to work with! I sent her a photo of the cake I wanted for a gender reveal, and to…read morebe honest, I didn't expect it to be just like the picture because it's something off pinterest. You know. But when I saw the cake in person, I was sooo happy! It looked very well put together. And I kept on telling everyone how excited I was about the cake! We ended up taking some of the cake home and though was in the fridge for a couple of days it was still moist and still tastes great. She doesn't charge a fortune either, I would definitely order from her again for my next party.

I've ordered several cakes from Sweet Chaos and I've had nothing but great reviews. One of my…read morefavorite fillings that they've managed to perfect is the Red Velvet filling with vanilla cream cheese layers (I am salivating as I write this by the way). Her pricing is absolutely under par.. I've purchased a designed cake from a bakery in Verona and paid three times what Sweet Chaos charged me for a custom made cake. I really recommend asking for some ideas on designing the cake or cupcakes - the vision that Amy has is beyond a few tiers of cake with different colored fondant.. it's a masterpiece the describes the event or the person. I have to emphasize how talented and professional Amy is and her ability to tailor a pastry to my liking.

Ordered a $200 custom cake through Instragram for my daughter's 2nd birthday party 2 and a half…read moreyears ago. I messaged the company and I believe SJ took the order. She was highly recommended from an acquaintence. The theme was "2 sweet" I had sent her 2 photos for inspiration for an idea of what I wanted. I felt like I was an easy customer. I picked up the cake and I remember her finger nails looked dirty but I just thought it was from the cakes. At my initial first look of the cake, I liked it. I left it out in the shade, it was an outside party. When I looked at the cake, my daughter's name looked like it was slapped on by a child and the top fondant swirl on top was uneven. No big deal... When I finally cut into the cake, it was very hard and seemed very dry right away. Not a typical moist cake. I honestly had no desire to even taste it and felt bad distributing it out. I had asked a few people how they liked it and they even said it was dry but the icing and everything else was good. I think they tried to be nice. I messaged SJ telling her I was not happy with it and even my guests felt the same. She was speechless and her feelings were hurt that I didn't like the cake. When she asked what she can do, I told her I wanted 50% off. Since most of it went in the garbage too. She eventually became very defensive and blamed me and saying something about the butter and how it didn't melt in the shade or how I should've left it out longer..? Which I never heard of and also saying she uses fresh ingredients and all her cakes are fresh and she puts in a lot of time into each of her cakes. I do believe her so I don't understand why I felt my cake was so hard and dry. Her husband even messaged me too. I even showed her screen shots of what my guests said and how they agreed that the cake was very dry. She didn't like that I sent her what my guests said. Eventually I got my $100, this was 2 years ago so I will never order from here again.

Very accommodating for someone like me who had no idea what kind of cake I was looking for my…read moresoccer playing teen. Excellent suggestions were provided for the look and the ingredients from the very patient owner. I didn't have to go to the storefront to make the order and payment was made online so that was very convenient. The cake was ready on time and it came out great. We added some deco from Amazon to complete the theme and he loved it. The cake was delicious!