I am born and raised in Wood Ridge and Mills Bakery has been a part of every sorrow and celebration…read morein our lives. I recently ordered a birthday cake and I wanted It to be as dye free as possible. White writing, roses and only one layer of chocolate in the middle the other was buttercream. The bottom I asked for a ring of rainbow sprinkles. When I got the cake I was amazed at how pretty It was!!! You could easily read the writing and the taste was incredible. The cake was fresh and was absolutely delicious. I will always recommend Mills. They have never let us down. I highly recommended the dye free look. The photo doesn't do It justice.

This place has heavy traffic due to lovely set up and many options. I was eyeing the strawberry…read morecheesecake for a birthday coming up and the price was decent. It was good and loved how the middle had hidden strawberries (that was a nice surprise). Quick and friendly service.

Always reliable. This is one of the few places you can buy sun-dried peppers. The pickled eggplant…read moreis great. Wonderful selection of food and the bread is out of this world.

Delis are to North Jersey what Abbott is to Costello. Every town has them--some old, some new. The…read moreItalian deli might be the greatest culinary show on this planet--a wonderland of sights, sounds, and especially smells. Located in a highly industrial area of South Hackensack, and right off of Route 80 is a brick oven bakery called Clemente producing a huge selection of bread, including homemade pizza, focaccia Barese, "sausage bread," zeppole, taralli, biscuits, and friselle Clementini (they're a big wholesaler). The shop also has a ton of prepared food servicing the many office and blue-collar workers in the area; it's an excellent place to have a sandwich made for one. Upon entering as regulars to this local favorite establishment, my partner and I decided on Chicken Cutlet with fresh mozzarella cheese and roasted peppers on a toasted wheat wrap as well as Chicken Salad on a sun-dried tomato wrap for indoor dining. They are not cheap, but one gets what one pays for in terms of taste, freshness, and authenticity. The portions were a healthy size for another meal. We always walk out with a smile and a satisfied stomach.

Aroma D Cafe was a really nice little stop. I came in for the gelato, and it was tasty and did…read moreexactly what gelato is supposed to do. The service was friendly, and the cafe itself was clean, bright, and visually appealing. There are only a few seats inside, so I recommend grabbing the window seat. Parking is not too bad, although on a busy day you may have to walk a little. I am looking forward to coming back and trying some of the baked goods. Overall, Aroma D Cafe is a cute spot. First date worthy.

I love the pastries, they were flavorful and fresh! Our hot chocolates were frothy and hot enough…read moreto my liking. Our barista was very nice and checked in to see how our food was. She suggested warming the food will make it taste better and boy was she right! I'm so glad I was recommended this spot. It's on the corner and inside was a small cute bakery which definitely fits the vibe. I was surprised at how inexpensive the bill was so we made sure to give her a good tip!

I pass this bakery often when I take my son to his activities and I told myself the next time…read morethere's good parking in front, I'll go in. Well there is a row of street parking infront and across the street, but they're usually full and with a baby I was being very selective as to which spot I'll accept before venturing in. Luckily, the third time I passed, a spot opened up right in front. They had run out of baklava by 4pm that Thursday, I got a pistachio ball and cream puff instead. The pistachio ball was a little dry (I think it's suppose to be?) It wasn't for me. The cream puff on the other hand was delicious! The shell was nice and a little crispy and the cream had the perfect consistency, just gooey enough. It's not overly creamy/fluffy, it's a little more custardy side which I liked.

We were passing through the town and too good to go notification popped up so we thought we ll give…read moreit a try. When we got the box at first I thought only three pastries but after tasting it I realized sometimes quality over quantity is what matters. We will be returning for sure!!

I was looking for a place that did custom cakes so I could order a 'pizza' cake for my daughter's…read morefirst birthday. I found Veriella's and sent them a few photos of what I wanted and they gave me quotes that were significantly cheaper than other similar bakeries in the area. For a 25-person cake, they said the lead time would be about two weeks. They have several cake flavors/fillings to choose from (some cost extra) and we went with a lemon cake with blueberry filling. It was such a good combination - everybody loved it and the cake came out on point to the picture I sent them. Communication was easy (via email). We actually ended up going into the bakery the day before pick-up because we decided to do some last-minute party favors with some Italian cookies. We got a bunch of rainbow cookies, sprinkle cookies, and a raspberry filled one. Unfortunately, these missed the mark. They tasted old and I'm pretty sure they order them from elsewhere because of the cardboard trays/plastic wrap they were wrapped in. I wouldn't come back for these but the next time I need another custom cake, I would definitely order from them again.

Each and every time I drove past I'd make a mental note that the next time I was in the area I'd…read moredefinitely stop by to check them out. (This went on for years, I'm sorry to admit.) Then - thanks to a mix of happenstance and holidays - I actually made it inside. After a few visits I can report that... It's tiny. The menu leans dessert/sweets heavy. They do have a small selection of breads and rolls. They have a savory/sandwich section (which I've yet to try). The offerings behind those glass cases look mouthwateringly enticing, the few items we've ordered (from semolina bread to carrot cake to their apple turnovers) have all been mighty delicious. How can you not be enamored by items like their (seasonal) personalized Easter Bundt cakes?! (Who even knew that petite Bundt pans were even a thing?) Veriella's location (just steps from a ridiculously busy intersection) makes finding a parking spot challenging, to say the least. Pricing is fair. The workers have all been awesome (friendly and accommodating). We're fans for sure.

I don't know that you could get a true idea of Varrelmann's based on my 1 purchase of a blueberry…read morescone, but here is my review. The shop was quiet on a Sunday morning. My initial thought was that there were not many German style pastries/food like I imagined there might be (cannolis were the 1st item I saw when entering). I chose a blueberry scone to share (the price was steep at $4.50 - it would have been $1 more if I would have paid with a credit card). I the scone was slightly burnt underneath and lacked any real flavor, even the blueberries oddly had almost no flavor. I was excited to visit a German bakery but was left a little underwhelmed.

Rutherford doesn't miss. This bakery has been here since the building was built, according to the…read moredelightful woman behind the counter. Come in for the aroma and window appeal of fresh baked goods and stay for the friendly staff. While deciding what to order, which is difficult with all such variety, had a pleasant conversation with the woman about the history of the shop. If you aren't one for pleasantries, sprint over to the strudel display case and close your eyes and pick one. Can't go wrong with apple. All fresh-made on site that day. They also do custom cake orders.

I've been ordering birthday cakes from Palermo's for my sons for several years, and every…read moreexperience has been wonderful. The cakes always look amazing and taste just as good! A special thank you to Leighann, who helped me design my con's most recent cake with so much care and attention to detail. She always takes the time to listen to my ideas, offers creative suggestions, and makes the whole process easy and enjoyable. Her customer service is exceptional, and it's one of the reasons I keep coming back to Palermo's year after year. I highly recommend Palermo's for anyone looking for beautiful, delicious custom cakes and outstanding service!

Horrible. Almond horn cookie was overcooked and stale...price for one, $3.50. The rumbaball used…read moreto be filled on the inside with either custard or canoli creme, not any more, price for one 4.50. Infatima. I will never go back. Coffee? Stale. Do not bother going there. Huge waste of money.

My entire New Jersey existence revolves around Erie Bakery. When I have a bad day, I go to Erie…read more When I have a good day, I go to Erie. Birthday cakes, Erie. Baby shower cake, Erie. I love their coffee. I love their breakfast pastry (LOVE), their blueberry cinnamon rolls, the chocolate puffs-- everything. Anytime I'm like, am I going to spend $40 again, I hesitate, and then I eat everything and it was worth every single cent. Thank you for existing! Stuffing my face with Erie goods as I type.

Cozy and inviting vibe with a beautiful vintage food display case and lots of green. The people…read morebehind the counter were friendly and welcoming. They chatted with everyone and were extremely open to us asking for recommendations. They even accommodated request for our a corner piece from the tray of cinnamon rolls :) Seems like a bit of a silly request but they did not make us feel bad about it at all, and happily boxed it up for us. We got a blueberry cinnamon roll, the brown butter banana bread, and a turkey BLT. Plus a honey lavender latte for my daily caffeine dose. The cinnamon roll was fluffy and the icing with blueberry topping were perfectly balanced. It was not overly sweet! I don't particularly enjoy banana, but the brown butter banana bread was divine. It wasn't dry nor overly moist and was the perfect bread/cake hybrid texture. The brown butter icing added an additional layer of nuttiness. The turkey BLT was served on their foccacia with tomatoes from a farmer's market - recommended by the staff. This was a great savory addition and they didn't skimp on the turkey bacon. The tomato was juicy but not too watery, and held its own in the sandwich. I didn't think I'd be writing about the tomato but it was very fresh and high quality! It's obvious they care genuinely about the menu items they put out, and the service they provide. It was a bit pricey, but well worth it. I can't wait to visit again.

My father used to take our family for REAL Italian ices and pastries at this shop back in the…read more1960's! When I became old enough to drive in the '70's, I turned my friends on to this place and they loved it. I can still smell that wonderful aroma of everything they made when entering all these years later! Some things never get old.

It's been a while since I have been here since I moved away from the area but they are still…read moreexcellent. Purchased an Easter wheat pie for Easter and the pie was outstanding. Very rich with a lot of candied fruit in the filling and an outstanding crust. I know they specialize in crumb cake which is also top notch here but they don't disappoint with other items. Back to the crumb cake, don't leave here without it if you haven't tried it. It's excellent. They have been in business forever, the service is good and bakery is nice. Whenever I'm in the area I will stop here.

I've been going to this shop for years. I've always had a tremendous experience. Today, I stopped…read moreand got my usual. Service was friendly, kind, inviting, and personable, as it always is. Atmosphere remains the same: hip, industrial, and welcoming. I love the fact that the coffee here is as fresh as it can get. You can definitely taste the difference. You can also see it with your own eyes when you enter the shop, as there is an abundance of fresh coffee everywhere. You can't go wrong with the latte. This is what keeps me coming back. Bold, smooth, flavorful, and never bitter. The shop is clean and the staff are kind. Recommended 100%

Cute coffee spot, not always my go to because it's off my usual route but lovely little local spot…read moreand good coffee with friendly staff.