Small empanada shop located on the Belleville Pike that I pass every day and finally gave it a try. 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. read more

My partner and I were looking for a local breakfast spot when we came across EmpaBake. Right away, we 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. read more

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This new spot popped up and I figured I would give it a try since I love empanadas! They have so many different flavors for the empanadas and tons of dessert to choose from I ordered chicken&cheese, beef, and ropa vieja&sweet plantains. Also a strawberry smoothie The crust of the empanada is not as crispy as I'd like but still good. It was giving puff pastry vibes. The filling on the hand, super tasty! Not dry and very well seasoned. My favorite was the chicken&cheese. I feel like that's such a staple empanada flavor The strawberry smoothie was refreshing and just what I was craving in the moment but I'm not sure if I would get it again. It kinda tasted like it also had banana in it. The employee didn't specify whether it had banana, like your typical strawberry banana smoothie so I was just expecting strawberry read more

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First time eating here & after an hour long delivery from uber eats , the food was still hot & taste fresh. The beef empanadas were delicious with just the right amount of seasoning (not salty which is great). The ropa vieja empanada was also very tasty. Keep up the great work. The place looks very clean so I plan to go in person soon. read more

Empabake Empanadas - Beef empanadas - Bakeries Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

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I stopped by Empabake yesterday and ordered 9 different baked empanadas--and every single one was a flavor-packed masterpiece. The fillings were bold, balanced, and beautifully seasoned, from savory classics to creative surprises. You can tell they put real love into their recipes. The staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely lovely, making the whole experience feel like a visit to a friend's kitchen. The space was spotless, and the empanada display case was a work of art--rows of golden, perfectly baked pastries that made it nearly impossible to choose. Whether you're a first-timer or a longtime fan, Empabake is a must-visit. I'll absolutely be back--and next time, I'm bringing friends. read more

Best empanadas in New Jersey. I also love their sandwiches, egg breakfast dishes and coffee. read more

Empabake Empanadas - Veggie Omelette, Cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

empabake should be number one on the list love this place not only is the food. Amazing whether you're craving savory or sweet, but the service is amazing as well. Love the people that there read more

After coming a bunch of times I had to up the review to a solid 4 stars. The staff is always friendly and they have my favorite croissants around. It definitely doesn't hurt that they are a short short walk from my place. Go and ENJOY!!! read more

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This is a beautiful little hidden gem in North Arlington on a main avenue that definitely deserves a stop by. I visited today and enjoyed their Mangu breakfast platter, 2 empanadas (flavors vary both sweet and savory), and a cappuccino. They have indoor seating available and the service was excellent! I can't wait to visit again and try their long list of desserts and pastries. You can look into the kitchen from the front counter and it was super clean and organized (always an excellent sign)! The owners took time to speak with us and share their story as the business recently celebrated 1 year in service. I will be back soon. read more

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Always a great place to get breakfast. The location is right on my way to work which is very convenient. They got so many empanadas to choose from and their separate menu is pretty good too. Great coffee and natural juices. The people there are always nice and it's a small cozy place to sit and dine. read more

I ordered to go: so this review is based on that. It's okay place. Their empanadas where extremely dry. My Cuban sandwich wasn't pressed and had no pickle which is odd knowing the Cuban sandwich is pressed and only has like 5 ingredients bread, ham, roast beef cheese and PICKLE. can't forget the pickle. We got a stuffed potato with beef and the size of this thing was great! But NO beef inside! Like a quarter size. Idk about the service or ambiance. But I guess I'll give them a try again in person because their food is not good to go. We also got fried cheese fries and eggs and their fries was placed in a tin with a lid and that automatically makes their fries soggy. Also they put steaming hot food in a plastic bag because all the paper bags inside were soaked making everything soggy. Do better.Usually when food is good it's good cold too or soggy But that's just my opinion. This was not the case. Maybe they should just stick to the baking portion of the restaurant and but I'll go back and try their pastries. I think I'll have better luck with that. read more

I spotted a new place on Yelp and wanted to give them a try. Only I wasn't looking for their empanada, what I wanted to try was their pastries when I saw a few photos with guava as part of the name. But first, let me say that I ordered a latte and it was really deliciously flavored the coffee alone was worth the trip here. I staff is friendly, and helpful and they even gave me a Spanish lesson on the proper pronunciation of the pastry names. Being half Puerto Rican & Italian from the Bronx I was using my Nuyorican pronunciation which means only another New York Puerto Rican would know what I was talking about. Well, I did get a mix of some pastries with guava and some also had cream cheese. A Guava Tart that was the size of a small pie, and a caramel-style Napoleon called Mil Hojas. They had bite-size options too, and non-guava pastries and fruit tarts also. Were they the best I ever had, nope, but they were really good and fresh. Considering this place is a restaurant for breakfast, and lunch, that serves a mix of empanadas with baked goods, and a cafe all rolled into one. I would say the pastries were pretty great here. read more

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A local empanada / bakery just popped up in my small town. I've been seeing posts on social media about it and had to finally make my way over. Parking is street parking. It's on a main road but on the corner of a side street, so both times I've been there, parking was very easy. Inside was very clean and all products were clearly displayed in glass cases. A very wide variety of Empanadas were there from your traditional beef or chicken to guava if you're feeling adventurous. I went with the Buffalo Chicken, Columbiana, Sausage and Cheese and beef. As I was getting ready to pay, I noticed a 4 Leche cake and had to try it being that my wife loves tres leches. The two women in there were great. Very helpful as the second time I went, I got a bunch for the Superbowl and they mapped out exactly how to heat them up. They will also heat them up if you're planning on eating them right away. read more

Empabake Empanadas - 4 Leches and a Chocolate Mousse - Bakeries Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

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Nice clean place. Friendly customer service. Lots of variety. The crust on the empanada is what I'd call delicate. I was surprised it stayed together, but it did. I ordered 1 beef and 1 shrimp. The shrimp was quite delicious; saucy, spicy, loaded with shrimp pieces. Different and enjoyable. The beef was to my surprise not ground beef; instead it was like stew meat, and flavorful but on the dry side. Lately I've been trying empanadas in the areas between Newark and Hackensack, and no GF options exist. I enjoy my own gluten free, but I tire of making them. In any event, if you enjoy a thin crusted empanada, you'll enjoy Empabake - the 2 I tried were quite flavorful, at $3 each, and worth a try - I just prefer a heftier dough. read more

Five stars for being friendly and appreciative, Five stars for baking and not frying, Five for filling the empanadas unlike some who leave half air, Four stars for taste, One star based on confusion about the pricing - Are the empanadas $2.50 in the store like the printed menu from 2023 shows along with your website. yet, they are $5 cash at a farmers market? I hope that isn't the case. No longer buying if that is the case. You should sell for the same price. That seems a little shady. I would buy three times as many at 2.50. I will adjust review once this is clarified. read more

Friendly service, great food and excellent pricing! I love their breakfast platters, especially their pancakes. Great selection of pastries and empanadas. For pastry my favorite is anything with guava. For empanadas I like traditional ground beef and their guava with cheese. Once I had their mini croissant sandwich with ham & cheese. Don't know if it's a regular on the menu bc I rarely see it available in the glass case but it's yummy with their latte! read more

I've been back to Empabake a few times now and it keeps getting better. They've added more breads, pastries, cookies and empanadas. Everyone who walks in the door is greatest warmly and served with similes. This is a great place for good food and a fun vibe. read more

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Went there for breakfast this morning, hot a western omelet and 2 empanadas, bothe were very good, will definitely be back for more. read more

Empabake Empanadas - Bakeries Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

I've been waiting patiently for this place to open! Happy to say the empanadas are great! Not a typical empanada I've had but they're delicious the pastry is light and flaky which was a pleasant surprise! I tried the ropa vieja & plantain, colombiano, and the chicken empanadas! They were all great! My new go to spot read more

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I've been looking for a good empanada place found it! And a nice verity my daughter is very picky and she loved all of them the young lady at the counter was very nice she was alone a little busy but cool. They also have a lot more to choose from I ordered a dozen 4 beef baked 4 ropavieja sweet plantain mmmmmm 4 quinoa and mushroom mmmmm all good! The parking is tricky but it's worth finding parking and getting your empanadas so good!! read more

We have been here twice since it opened. It's a solid bakery and empanada shop. All the empanadas and baked goods all made in house. Recommend the ropa vieja, beef the spinach and cheese, and the guava and cheese empanadas. Really cannot go wrong with any of them. Among the baked goods have had the guava tart and the tiramisu both of which were very good. Excited to come back and try more. Last, the owner is friendly and attentive. Highly recommended. read more

It Is a small place but it has a punch in flavor the service is great and the price is unbelievable low If you compare with the diners. We went for breakfast had omelettes and they were delicious,and the empanadas are incredible. Also, the 3 leches cake is the best I ever have. read more

Empabake Empanadas - Western omelette - Bakeries Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

The empanada I got was so good chicken and cheese. I also got the dulce de leche coffee good as well. Definitely will be back to try more.

So good, clean, and quantity of the food is great. This area is challenge for food and these folks have it covered. I ordered a steak sandwich and it was delicious and massive and priced well. read more

Their empanadas are really delicious and they don't skimp out on the filling! My favorite are the Colombianas and Ropa vieja con platanos (even though I'm not a big fan of platanos, the meat is flavorful). I took my sister here and she's a really picky eater but she loved it as well! It is a cute place to eat in or sit outside (they have a few tables). read more

Delicious!!!!! The empanadas are amazing. The pastries are to die for. I really enjoy their beans. Black beans with a great taste. O the owner is amazing. Great addition to the area read more

I love this place!!! The breakfast omelets are delicious and simple ingredients that taste fresh and portion sizes make sense. I love the coffee and the cuban sandwiches are perfectly toasted. Great new place read more

If you haven't tried this place out yet, run don't walk. Everything is amazing, the best empanadas I've ever had and the pastries are amazing. read more

Excellent food and service. I had not been there in almost three months and the owner(?) asked, "What happened to you?" For me the go to place for a wonderful lunch. read more

I stopped in for lunch and ordered a steak sandwich. The steak was too thick to eat as a sandwich and had at least a one inch thick piece of fat. It was so bad I considered asking for a knife and fork to deconstruct and try to eat it. However, there was only one server and she was not interested in helping. Over all I don't like trashing a business but I have to tell it like it is. I would never go back there again. read more

This place was a gem! Highly recommend. Ran by a super friendly staff serving yummy food

Food is always amazing and the service is always inviting!!! Cute and small tables to enjoy your fresh squeezed juice. The empanadas are amazing. read more

Such a kind owner and staff. Beautiful and welcoming environment. All the empanadas, pastries, and sandwiches are very good. They make everything fresh. Everything is baked, nothing fried! I try to get something different each cisit, but the guava tarts and Cuban or streak sandwich are my favorite! They use real steak not sliced steak(steak-umm's) like some restaurants do. Great prices as well. Been there more times than I can count and I've never been disappointed! read more

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Amazing hidden GEM!!!!!! Fantastic customer service, freshly baked empanadas made with LOVE..... I always need two cups of the Hazelnut coffee. Best place in town. 10 out of 10. read more

Love this place. empanadas and pastries are delicious.Would recommend everyone to visit. The staff is super freindly.

Best authentic empanadas this side of the border, ok there is no border but their really good

amazing spot- everything is delicious and the service is very attentive. prices are good as well. good ambiance.

Food is always fresh and delicious. It's such a nice place to enjoy with friends and family , I highly recommend !!!!!

Delicious empanadas and desserts in particular the 4 leches was very tasty and flavorful. Looking forward to their other food selections next time! read more

Great food and service. Pricing is good. Parking available free on the back of the building.