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.

Great place to sit down for a quick and tasty breakfast. There is often a long line but it usually…read moremoves pretty quickly so don't get scared. Pan de queso is always a good bet. But go nuts, they have a nice array of options to choose from. ENJOY!!!

Delicious Portuguese sandwiches and cheese bread! Friendly service. Several tables available to sit…read moreinside. Not a fancy place but a good spot for a quick bite

It's very delicious and inexpensive. The ambiance is very nice, it's a cozy cafe and bakery. I love…read moreto eat the Rissóis de Carne here. I can't wait to come back!

The young lady didn't know what she was doing when serving me the pastry. The natas aren't that big…read moredeal bc the outside its all burned out. Not recommending this place certainly not going back.

The best ice cream cake EVER!!! They've gained a customer FOR LIFE!!!!!!!! It was so fresh. The…read morecustomer service was top notch. The selection was abundant & I will definitely be going back again...and again...AND AGAIN!!!

I've been ordering from Calandra's Bakery for 29 years, and it truly saddens me to say that the…read morequality and customer service have gone downhill. I placed a cake order a week before my birthday photoshoot and provided a clear reference photo plus detailed instructions to the baker, Elizabeth, over phone and text. I even came in person to pay a $20 deposit because I wasn't comfortable giving my card over the phone. What I requested was simple: A white, heart-shaped cake with pearls, curtain detailing, black bows, and elegant black cursive writing that said "Chapter 30." Unfortunately, what I received looked nothing like what I asked for. * Photo 1: What I asked for * Photo 2: First attempt -- extremely disappointing * Photo 3: Second attempt -- still not what I asked for When I came to pick up the cake, I was visibly disappointed. The tall male supervisor apologized and told me, "I'll see if we can fix it. Please come back in the morning." I explained how inconvenient it was to come three separate times for one cake: once for the deposit, once for pickup, and again because of their poor quality. He assured me that the supervisor, Corrine, would call me the next morning about the revision and compensation for the inconvenience. That call never came. On the morning of my photoshoot, I had to call THEM to find out if the cake had even been fixed. Corrine sent a photo of the revised cake, and it still looked unprofessional. She said I would receive a refund if I remained unhappy -- yet I never received my apology, and I still never received my $20 refund. I'm sharing this review so others are aware. This bakery used to represent quality, but clearly that standard no longer exists. After showing the photos to friends and family, several revealed they've had similar disappointing experiences recently as well. The most embarrassing part? My mother named me after this bakery because of its reputation and legacy in Newark. After this experience, that association feels more embarrassing than meaningful. Calandra's bakery, do better. Your long-time loyal customers deserve far more respect and care than this.

Service was wonderful and staff are genuinely kind. Cafe is…read moreextremely clean and beautifully decorated. Great ambiance and a rooftop!! Coffee is outstanding with plenty of options . Desserts are scrumptious.

I have only had takeout but place looks nice inside and the coffee smells great…read more The place is always packed. But they go as fast as they can I get the empinads and they are amazing When the weather changes I will eat in

Small empanada shop located on the Belleville Pike that I pass every day and finally gave it a try…read more I got three empanadas, one ham and cheese, one buffalo chicken, and one guava and cheese. I ranked them in that order as well. The Ham and cheese was pretty good, the Buffalo chicken was really good, and the guava and cheese was outstanding. I would love if they sold a dipping sauce too but I didn't see any. I could have missed it if there were to be honest. The service was excellent and the price was right too......under $10 for three. The parking is a little dicey, it's street only and you have to find it on the side streets. I'm glad I stopped and I will stop again on the way home to try other combinations.

My partner and I were looking for a local breakfast spot when we came across EmpaBake. Right away,…read morewe noticed the display filled with pastries and a tempting selection of savory baked empanadas. We ordered a caramel latte and a cappuccino to start, along with a ropa vieja (shredded beef) and sweet plantain empanada that we couldn't resist. Since they're baked, the empanada crust is light and crisp, with a generous, flavorful filling. It was a little on the dry side but still good. For our main dishes, I had the two egg breakfast with bacon and home fries, while my partner went for the Tres Golpes. Both plates were delicious and served in large portions. We were also surprised with a complimentary warm sesame bun, which was a lovely touch. To finish, I ordered a cortado bold, smooth, and just the right kick. The staff is friendly and always ready with the warm greeting especially for their regulars. The decore is simple but I did enjoy the large window painting. We'll definitely be back to try more empanadas and maybe a pastry (or two). Street parking only, but finding a spot wasn't difficult.

As a long time area local, I am so shocked that I have never entered this Bakery until today. What…read moreI experienced was stellar customer service with enthusiasm and kindness that is unmatched. With dessert recommendations that were superb. I ended up getting the Tres leches and it was impeccable. I can definitely see why this is a local fan favorite and should continue to be! The interior was beautiful and clean; definitely a new found favorite and hidden gem.

Tres I saw this place on instagram from an influencer and decided to try it. I love tres leches so…read moreI was excited. I parked across the street from the establishment but it seems like parking can be tricky to find. The place was nicely decorated and staff was friendly. I ordered a bbq chicken wrap with fries, a lava cake, cheese cake, tres leches, and a dulce de leche cake. Now I hate when an influencer hypes things up on social media and it disappoints. The bbq wrap wasnt good, the fries were soggy and half cooked. All the cakes were very dry, the tres leches had a crumbly texture, and the only good thing was the cheesecake.

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.

Went to pick up some fresh bread and no, they do not bake their own bread on site. The owner said…read morethey buy it after I asked if the pastries were fresh. They offered a few different types of bread. The long rolls were fresh, but wasn't good. The pastries were also a mix of old and fresh. They were not what I was looking forward to.

Great new spot in Harrison -- their breads, pastries and muffins are fresh and delicious, as they…read morebake daily on site. This place won't disappoint!

Great coffee and delicious food. The staff is friendly and there is a good atmosphere.read more

Got a chicken empanada and Cuban sandwich to go. I was so surprised by the hefty portion for a…read moregreat price! The sandwich was very filling. I wasn't a big fan of the bread, as it was bit doughy. However, this is a great sandwich to get especially if you want to feel full. The chicken empanada filling was nice. I think I am used to cornmeal shells or puff pastry empanada styles, so the outside for this one to me felt a bit undercooked and not as satisfying. Portion size is still good though and it's yummy.