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.

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.

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.

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!

Authentic Argentinian bakery in the neighborhood! Americano Coffee is bold, as it should be. The…read moreempanadas were generously filled, one was chicken and the other was beef. The guava pastry had just the right amount of guava sprinkled with a little sugar for sweetness. We also bought fresh baked bread which they sliced for us to take home. I liked that the pastries were not too big. They have so many other things I'd like to try.

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!!

We went to Veriella's Bakery in November to get something that would be fun for a gender reveal. We…read morehad lobster tails filled with delicious French cream -one in blue to announce "It's a boy!". Everyone was impressed with the pastry so we decided to go back and order cupcakes for my daughter's baby shower. She chose funfetti cupcakes and what made them absolutely perfect was the way they designed the cupcakes to fit the theme.- "A little honey is on the way" . My daughter sent several photos and was quite surprised when they made some in every design. They even made some gluten free. They were absolutely delicious and quite the hit. Everyone was asking where we got them. Veriella's! I highly recommend this amazing bakery. The bake goods are delicious and the owners are delightful and accommodating.

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.

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!

Palermo's is always my go-to, when it comes to cakes and sweets. There is plenty of parking and the…read morebakery is kept clean and bright. The staff members are ALWAYS friendly, helpful, and quick to check you out. Palermo's also serves wood fired pizza, salads, deli and breakfast items, as well. Don't hesitate to stop into Palermo's. I guarantee, that you'll leave with something sweet and/or a full belly.

LOVEEE this cafe, and its been making me cheat on my other cafes I go to regularly. Their savory…read morepastries are SO GOOD, and so flaky and buttery. They taste just as good the next day after warming them up in the oven. I can't choose which one is the best because they're all so good. Highly recommend their lemon poppyseed bread. It is insanely moist with the perfect lemony sweet glaze. It pairs perfectly with their coffee. There is always a steady amount of customers, even as soon as they open. Staff is welcoming and super friendly. I can't wait to try their other items like their quiche and scones.

I've heard so many great things about Erie and finally got to try it! We stopped in after having…read morebrunch nearby. There was a short line but it was moving along quickly. The shop is small with limited places to hang out -- there's a small counter where you can stand and sip your coffee. Otherwise, they have a few small tables outside. There's a second room which has cute merch and a fridge with additional cold beverages for sale. I tried the vanilla latte and took home some treats! The spinach handpie - basically a spinach/cheese breakfast pastry, the cinnamon roll (to die for!! It was fluffy and sweet but not overly sweet like other places are), and a pumpkin cheesecake bar with pomegranate seeds. What I really like about Erie is that they make all these delicious treats and once they are sold out, they're sold out. They don't make more for the rest of the day and they don't waste food. It's always fresh!

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.

Looking for a sweet escape? The Hackensack Pastry Shop is a delightful destination in Hackensack…read more Satisfying my sweet tooth turned into a delicious adventure with a cannoli filled with chocolate chips, a mini chocolate eclair, and a mini pear pastry. As an Italian American, I truly appreciate their fresh cannolis filled to order--a creamy dream come true. Everything on display was tempting, and the blend of Peruvian pastries with Italian favorites was a culinary duet that hit all the right notes. The staff were incredibly friendly, adding to the experience. If you're in need of a little pastry therapy, this is the spot. Remember, a balanced diet is having a pastry in each hand. Address: 184 Hudson St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Phone: 201-880-4200

12/10!!!! This place is cute, cozy, and friendly! The barista making my coffee was informative and…read morepassionate and the coffee was delicious! I loved it so much I went back day two of my trip !

Small space, limited seating. But cozy, and nice spot for working, with outlets. They just let me…read moredo my thing for like 4 hours. Hot cocoa was pretty good. A little darker than I'm used to, so maybe will ask for a pump of vanilla or something next time.