I was on a Cinderella sole seeking journey for a glass slipper of a cruller I had at friends Easter…read moredinner. Afterwards, I asked where the crullers came from. The hosts were not sure but gave me a couple of suggestions to dogbird down. Not knowing exactly where those yellow brick road crullers came from I started an odyssey of Homeric proportions to lay my palate once again on those waking dream epicurean delights. Crispy on the outside, soft as an angel's kiss on the inside. Epi-f'ing-Curean. On this particular Thursday, a couple of weeks ago, at 3 o'clock post meridian eastern daylight savings time I walked into a small bakery with a hand painted tri colored map of Italy on the door. I carefully inspected the display cases and found crust nor crumble of the fabled cruller that had been haunting my taste buds for a fortnight and a half. The woman behind the counter insisting what I was seeking was a zeppole, and they were only available on Sunday mornings. She advised I would need to come early. I explained I knew the difference between a cruller and a zeppole, but she Insisted that was the treasure I sought. They did not make "crullers". She heard the thud of my spirit hitting the floor. She tried her best to assuage my crumpled morale. This was the edge of the map on this quest for me. Nothing but badlands and the unknown laid beyond the doors of this last stop. She told me to call early on Sunday and she would save some zeppoli for me. In an effort to ease the feeling that Oz was nothing more than a feverish dream I had imagined, I lugubriously requested a black and white to help absorb my tears on my journey back to Kansas or exit 117, whichever arrived first. Then, in a moment of divine providence, a single ray of sunshine shone on a lone Boston creme beckoned to my inner child. I took the donut, unwrapped, back to my car. As I bit into the donut the frozen poppy fields thawed instantly. My technicolor Judy Garland moment was thrust upon me with all the glory if a man rescued for the raging sea. As with any worthy sojourn, the darkest hours of dejection gave way to my inner munchkin starting a helium laced song of joy. The cruller quest faded into the glory of the erstwhile denoted technicolor moment. This donut was worthy of a chapter in "Como agua para chocolate". The frosting as alive as the ocean itself with its tips soft and gently floating across the top. The pastry as flaky as The love child of Gary Busey and Axl Rose (no disrespect to the pastry). The creme inside still awash in the afterglow of the love that went into mixing the filling to perfection. Since that moment, I became an apostle of Krystal's. A devoted, driven donut disciple. Making sure all within earshot knew of the joy that laid within travelling distance. If this were the end of the tale it would still be a fulfilling one. That said, it was only the beginning. This morning, at 7:30 Ante Meridian Eastern Daylight Savings Time, I convinced my 10 year old sidekick (one Max S...just max, not Maximus nor Maximilian) to come with me to a land he would not soon forget. I promised delights that would change the way the angels pronounced "Hallelujah". That he would be insisting on recounting (for the most inumerable of times) thismorning. Telling his grandchildren tales of this day, even as they begged him to recite 'Twas the NIght Before Christmas' at midnight on December 25th in 2050. As we entered the bakery, 3 minutes after they opened, the pastry section laid bare before our eyes. In a rare, for me at least, fatalistic moment I feared I arrived too early. The woman behind the counter sensing the tears welling in my eyes assured me more delight was coming out. At that moment, her husband appeared with trays of donuts. Exquisite donuts worthy of compare with the cocoa and pearls Montezuma prepared for the bearded gods he awaited. Not exactly the best metaphor if hindsight is to be considered, but this is a tale of dreams. Of Glory. One that does not end in despair and destruction. One that ends in promise and light. In love. In one simple word, one that ends in carbs. Sometimes carbs, aren't a bad word. OK, I am getting sidetracked. the bottom line is that this place is amazing. Simply A-f'ing-mazing. The story doesn't end there either though. In the corner of one of trays laid the tenderest of feet (metaphorically, of course). Yes, the fabled 'cruller'. I was surprised, and i recounted to the woman my trip for just a few weeks ago. She gently smiled, like i was a crazed person, and softly said "You need to come in tomorrow. We have Zeppolis. Come early. I will put some to the side for you." True Story. Post Script: Not only were there crullers and boston creme (Oh My!) there were also chocolate filled (and like almost chocolate pudding..for realz) and jelly donuts that would make the gods themselves send their minion to Sayreville on a Sunday morning. 9 donuts + 3 Crullers = $11!!

This would be my 3rd time ordering and all I have to say is never again!!!!! The first time I let…read moreit slide and didn't order again until 2 yrs later and this last order was 2yrs from my second order. Thought I'd give them a try again but I know better now. I contacted the store to order 1.5 dozen cupcakes for my 6yr old birthday party which the order was very simple. Plain vanilla cupcakes with less vanilla buttercream (cause it's for small kids) piped with a round tip and topped with sprinkles. I thought choosing to opt for a bakery over going to shoprite I would've gotten freshly baked cupcakes but these cupcakes were horribly done with both taste and appearance. Firstly by just looking at the cupcakes the piping were all flattened and didn't even look like it was piped, when I got home, I decided to repackage them into individual cupcakes holders for each kid and when I picked them up they were all cold and hard and they were burnt and dark on the edges and bottom. I didn't think anything of it at that point cause the bakery had it stored in the fridge before I picked it up and I had no order choice but on the day of the party which was next day, I took them out the fridge which I had it for a few hrs and people still said that the cupcakes were cold and hard. For Valentines as well I stopped by the shop and bought cookies and they tasted horrible and stale. My 4 & 5 yr old threw them out. The quality and appearance is a no from me and I know now that I will never be ordering from her again.

I've ordered many times. Desserts are delish, look great, and always on time. Coquito cupcakes are…read morethe best!

From the owner: Our business specializes in party planning, decor,balloons & custom dessert tables for any…read moreoccasion. Custom cakes,treats & cupcakes.

oh yes, a Good Reliable Bakery on Washington Road. They don't change, so if you have a bread or…read moreapple turnover or anything, it's precisely as it was m/tasted 40-50 years ago. Which is good. Esp. with food, don't improve upon the wheel, it's 100% perfect as it is.

The most fresh and delicious doughnuts in the area, made on…read morethe premises. Anywhere I bring these everyone loves them. So many to pick from...Sprinkle doughnuts with vanilla or chocolate icing, Boston crème, apple filled, prune, glazed, and the jelly sticks are all great. Go early for best selection. Asstd. danish are very good too, in fruit flavors and cheese too. All made fresh daily. They are typically closed on Monday. Plenty of free parking available in their lot on the side of the building.

In town for a meeting at the Fire Academy, I was happy to find Java Dave and its proximity to the…read moresite. Early morning visit allowed for easy street parking. Plenty of options , I finally settled on an indulgence...iced mocha. Plenty of chocolate flavor with the coffee. Loved the cool ambience with classic tunes and window seating. The doors were open for the spring breezes. Very friendly , comfy and clean in its small space. Support local businesses and enjoy!

No idea how this place is rated so high... maybe if you're anti-chain then I can see it but the…read morecoffee is horrible, the food is horrible, the service is slow, and prices are high for what you get. I tried different cake slices and they all tasted stale. The last time I ordered a latte, it took almost 10 mins and there wasn't even any other customers in the store.

Delicious, hand-made desserts. Great quality ingredients, prompt delivery, and one-of-a-kind tastes…read moreand arrangements. Get it!

From the owner: Gourmet cupcake flavors, custom cupcake flavors, catering for special occasions.read more

First timer .. I thought it was a full fledged bakery , but it had food too. Lots of options to eat…read more. We actually went to get some cakes and was actually astonished with the new options . Casatta cake , rasmalai cake , pineapple mango cakes, gulab jamun cake , cup cakes etc .. but pretty expensive . About 7$ average for a cake .. and some of them costed about 8-9$ .. cup cakes costs about 4$ Couldn't taste the food , but will be back later . Quick and courteous service . They are actually open till 9.30 pm .. all other bakeries close early . Overall a good experience .. if not for the price , this is worth ...

The mango rasmalai cake that I ordered for a bday party for about 25 guests was a hit. The guests…read moreloved and devoured the cake and couldn't stop praising how soft and tasty the cake was!!!! Thank you chef Ridhima and the bake shop for doing an amazing job:)

Some good and some not so good at this Turkish bakery in downtown New Brunswick. The good: Acma…read more(like a Turkish bagel) is a flaky, delicious bread that is like a cross between a bagel and a croissant. My wife's caramel macchiato was very good. My tea was very good. The harder Acma which was covered in sesame seeds was just ok. Borak with cheese was just ok. Eggs with suckuk (Turkish sausage) was better than ok because of the taste of the sausage. The eggs left a lot to be desired. The bad: I also got a hot chocolate that unfortunately was Swiss Miss which I noticed after I ordered. Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Debating whether to return again to try more of the many pastries they have. Inside is very comfortable and cozy with Turkish music in the background. Sorry for the lack of pics.

The vibe inside is nice and cozy. They have a ton of different desserts and pastries that all look…read moreamazing. We tried the blueberry cake which was so yummy. They also have the viral Dubai chocolate. Owner is very friendly. He gave us a small taste of a pistachio dessert. The service was great. They also have Turkish breakfast which is on my list to try next and would also recommend trying their Turkish tea. This is a great place for afternoon tea or late night desserts. They have a very convenient location by the train station, easy grab and go as well if you do not wish to stay long. However, The staff is very hospitable so I'm sure you would want to stay.

We ordered the RujTreats box which came with 4 cupcakes (2 choc, 2 vanilla), 2 cake pops, and 1 Ruj…read moreBar. Not only did the order arrive on time with flawless packaging but everything tasted fresh and delicious like they were just made 10 minutes ago. Highly recommended!!

We ordered a 3-tier wedding cake and some cupcakes, pretzels, and embellished Rice Krispie treats…read morefor my sister's ceremony. They were designed and embellished beautifully! The taste was also divine. Previously, we sampled their same day treat boxes as well and that was all I needed to know RujBakes was the way to go! Delivery was timely and communication with the vendor was consistent.

just had the goat lunch special with rice and black beans. The goat was tender and juicy. except…read morefor the bones meat fell apart with a spoon ni other utensil needed. The only thing better than the $17 lunch special Bottles of water only $1!!! As usual the coste de nata's are out of this world.

Everything here aims to please without trying too hard. The meal size is substantial and the cost…read moreremains reasonable. The dishes benefit from their dedication to quality ingredients. Employees delivered great service and all were supportive! This restaurant gets my full endorsement.

In the world of renowned Goliaths like Paris Baguettes, this one will be a David…read more We randomly stopped by this place as our son wanted to have a cake. The place wasn't buzzing with crowd or have too many pastries and bakery items on display filling every isle but this place stood out for a a very naturally tasting cupcake which our kid absolutely loved. The staff was kind and I'll look forward to coming back here to taste some of the other cake options they offer. The parking is plenty as it's attached to a mall.

A really good Taiwanese bakery in the same shopping center as 99 Ranch Market. They have wide…read moreassortments of pastries (both sweet and savoury), bread, cakes, and drinks. We don't come up to Edison often, but every time we are here we try to stop by at this bakery. I didn't get to take the photo of their egg tarts, but they are very delicious! I think out of all the egg tarts I have tasted I like this one the best. They have freshly baked egg tarts coming out at least 3x/day. There are few tables in the bakery, but this place is always busy so we have only done take outs.