When one thinks of the words 'rural' and 'farmland,' these are not terms one hears a lot in Bergen…read moreCounty, NJ, one of the most heavily populated counties to surround New York City. Yet the county has a rich history in farming and agriculture from the late 1600s up into the 1970s. The small farms in north Jersey do more than just provide fruits and vegetables for our tables. They are open-air classrooms to our agricultural past, places to buy fresh produce and baked goods to support local family farm stores, and places for interesting special events and outings for families. Being the first Saturday after Labor Day, my partner and I got a head start on the apple cider donuts made fresh daily, just oozing with apple cidery goodness and never hot. Since 1973, located on Airmont Avenue in Mahwah, Secor Farms is a reminder of Bergen County's rural past and one of the last farms left in the area, passed down through three generations. Upon arrival in the afternoon, parking was not an issue with only a handful of vehicles. However, the farm comes alive starting Sept 15 with a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and a petting zoo where reservations are required, with all sorts of activities. Their outside garden centers had pumpkins, gourds, fall decorations, and mums for purchase. We went inside their marketplace full of produce and managed to get a bag of mixed apple cider donuts and a quart of apple cider. These baked donuts have the sweet tartness of apple cider with a coating of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. They were soft, moist, tender, and tastefully delicious. The price was reasonable. The staff was friendly. We can recommend this place.

PROS: good prices, friendly staff, nice set up, petting zoo, hayride, nice pumpkin patch, good gift…read moreshop and snack shop CONS: parking attendants are scarce. There's only two and they leave you searching for parking OVERALL: I highly recommend coming here. It's bigger than I thought it would be and it's worth bringing a friend, date, or kid

Awesome service awesome cookies ! Came across them on IG and called them for cookie packages to be…read moredelivered for the holidays last minute and thank God they were able to help. Alexa was quick to help out and friendly. I received feedback that the that the cookies were amazing so of course I drove down myself to try them and let me say this they are AMAZING I tried the Oreo and oatmeal cookie so amazing they also have great cold brews ! Will definitely use them again to order cookies and I will definitely be stopping by when I have a cookie crave.

Some of the best cookies you'll find in Jersey! Absolutely love this place. Give it a try!read more

If you need to get your fall farmstand fix, Auntie El's got you…read more Most crucially, they've got cider doughnuts. There's stacks of them, either of the glazed or cinnamon sugar variety, and they are still warm from the oven usually. A fresh cider doughnut is a beautiful thing, and I personally purchase lots of them to buy the affection of my wife and children. They've also got all kinds of other confections as well, including apple fritters if you want to round out your fried apple pastry selection. I picked up one of those, but have yet to sample the pies, breads, sauces, cinnamon rolls, ice cream, cookies, honey, and more...but there's always next week. Outside, they've got all the pumpkins, gourds, flowers, and fresh produce you'd want. The owners are CLEARLY dog people, and I can get behind their plea for all of us to be the people that our dogs think we are.

Enjoyed two delicious varieties of donuts. One glazed and one apple cider coated in cinnamon sugar…read more Both were fresh, still warm from the bakery. But actually preferred the glaze with vanilla flavor which was surprising. Looking forward to grabbing a few more for the family.

delicious. pastries were great. my manager brought pastries into the office as a treat for…read moreeveryone. it was so yummy. not sure what the pastry i had was called but i took a picture of it for future reference.

This is such a cute little place. It was my first time here. it was a little fancy for me lol but…read morethe desserts were delicious. Definitely a little pricey, but it's worth it. Got to meet the chef as well. Who was there when I was at the establishment the first time. Very talented. Besides the desserts, you can get yummy sandwiches, different drinks and coffees, but it's definitely a cute little place to go for lunch or if you're in the neighborhood. What a cute town. Stop by if you're in the mood for some tasty treats.

Love me a donut, but these are the best mochi donuts I've ever had! Bouncy, moist, and full of…read moreflavor! Sold them out before 2pm! This is the real deal!

I have been coming to Sopoong since it first opened, and its one of those rare finds in this area…read morethat keeps me coming back. Having tried mochi donuts from other several places, Sopoong remains my favorite in this area. My friends and family also agree - it's hard to beat the delicious flavors, perfectly chewy texture and the freshness of their donuts. These mochi donuts have become a stable for many of my celebrations. The owner truly goes above and beyond to ensure every order is perfect. On one occasion, I was delayed by traffic and couldn't pick up my order before closing time, she waited for me to show up even though the store was already closed. Just absolutely the best customer service ever. Their flavors switch up every week which keeps things exciting and if you have a special request, they are happy to accommodate with advanced notice. If you are on the hunt for delicious mochi donuts, look no further, you're in for a treat :)

Best quiche I've ever had. Please please tell me how you make the eggs so silky . I wasn't a huge…read morefan of the sourdough donuts but will def go back to try other desserts!

I downed an ENTIRE cream-filled doughnut…read more Came to know of this place through a Yelp friend and, enchanted by the name, I started following them on social and always kept in mind to go visit when I could. I don't live close by to it, so it takes some planning. They're known for their sourdough donuts so I had to have one, even though I'm lactose intolerant. Ordered the orange-pistachio cream doughnut on Ohhh my yumness -- it was SO good. Not really sweet/ definitely not overly sweet, which is so elegant. Not everyone gets the sugar balance on point but I'm a huge fan of their flavor balance. Could really taste the orange OR pistachio, maybe a hint of the pistachio, but no complaints at all. Every bite was really very enjoyable What WERE super duper sweet though were the staff :). Also no complaints there :) The coffee was also really good, too! You know how sometimes a bakery can be really good at some items but their beverages leave much to be desired? Not the case here. Space is cute and small but not small? There is a small dining room in the back. The decor is also "just right" whimsical.

I've been hearing about Sook for quite some time and finally had the chance to check it out. Sook…read moreis located on one of the side streets off East Ridgewood Avenue (walking distance). They also have a chocolate shop next door. When I walked inside of the bakery, I felt transported to a pastry shop in France. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was super busy. Service was quick and efficient. I ordered a latte and a scone. The scone was very delicious and fresh. My boyfriend ordered a frozen hot chocolate and a chocolate éclair. I tried a bit of the éclair and we both agreed that it was the star of the show. I normally am not a big éclair person but this one was so chocolatey and rich. It was filled with this creamy, fresh chocolate filling. I strongly dislike the store bought cream filling that they are usually piped with. We sat at one of the little tables on the sidewalk outside since the weather was nice. I will be back if I am in the area and in the mood for a sweet treat!

This place knows chocolate! Their hot chocolate is rich and flavorful…read more It was a line to the door on a Monday holiday afternoon. Small place with a couple of tables. We snagged one as people were getting up. I got a napoleon and another dessert that was chocolate mouse with Carmel and a biscuit cookie on the bottom. It was soo good. Really fluffy but also creamy and rich. Highly recommend this place if you love chocolate! I spent near $30 for a small hot chocolate, a cookie, pastry and mini cake. So it is expensive! But worth it once in a while. And they have a bathroom in the back!

My daughters asked for Kara Kakes cakes and they delivered! The best cakes out there, they never…read moredisappoint. The mini cupcakes are my favorite and they come up with new ideas for any occasion

I meant to write this review back in March, but getting to it now. I ordered a 40th birthday cake…read morefor my friend's birthday surprise party and Kara's did not disappoint. The cake was exactly what we discussed, based off of a picture on their website and customized for us. It was absolutely delicious, and everyone raved about it. I will be getting my next cake from them. And as a side note I love their cupcakes!

A coworker brought us an assortment of fudge and it was phenomenal. We tried the peanut butter…read morefudge, orange cream fudge, raspberry chocolate swirl fudge, chocolate fudge, peppermint fudge, and s'mores fudges. There were all extremely fresh and delicious. My favorites were the raspberry chocolate swirl and the peanut butter fudge. The raspberry paired perfectly with the chocolate. The special peppermint candy cane fudge was a nice take for the holidays. Not too sweet or pepperminty which was delicious. I can't wait to check them out in person!

This place could be ADDICTING!…read more I finally stopped in after several years of living in the area. WOW! Huge selection of homemade fudge. Soft and creamy with rich flavor. I went with a 1 1/2 lb. variety box of 6 flavors. The choices are overwelming however tasting samples are happily provided by the owner. Easy on street parking. Support local business

I love this bakery! I go there several times a times a week to get sandwich rolls a cruller. Family…read moreowned business, wholesome ingredients. All baking done on site. Huge selection and reasonable prices. (cash only) Ample parking for customers behind the building. Easy access.

Place looks like time forgot, but that's okay by me. Everything (and I do mean EVERYTHING) I've…read morehad there over the years has been great, and the prices are more than fair. Crumb cake and Meltaways are stand outs. My go-to bakery. Not too many traditional bakeries like this anymore. Don't understand some of the negative comments, as I often have polite small talk with everyone working there. Nadi and his family are A-OK by me! (PS: They usually take most of August off for vacation, so plan accordingly.)