Alpine Pastry Shoppe has been a staple in my family for years--every holiday you can imagine and…read moreeven for those random "just because" moments. A coworker recently asked me to bring back some cookies since she knew I was flying home to New York. When she said she wanted good quality cookies, I already knew exactly where I was headed: Alpine. Every time I walk into this place it somehow feels like the first time. Maybe it's the nostalgia from going there with my family for so many years, or maybe it's because it's still family-owned and truly has that warm, welcoming vibe. The people who work there are always so sweet, accommodating, and kind, which just adds to the experience. When anyone brings up rainbow cookies, Alpine is honestly the first place that comes to mind for me. They're the only ones I really go to for them. For my coworker, I picked up a pound of assorted cookies so she could try a little bit of everything. Selfishly, I was definitely thinking I should've ordered a box for myself too! She absolutely loved them, which came as no surprise. If you want truly great Italian cookies and pastries, Alpine Pastry Shoppe is the only place that comes to mind for me. I'm so happy to see that they're still open, and I truly hope they remain a neighborhood staple for many years to come.

Had to try the Rainbow Cookie Donut ! The anticipation was killing me. It is a bit pricey at $9.50…read morefor its size but it was absolutely delightful . The inside Rainbow cookie is moist and dense. The chocolate outside was one of the best chocolate hardened glaze I have had in quite some time. **This is a weekend item** The inside is full of temptation. I also grabbed Easter bread and a Crumb Cherry Pie. You can order ahead of time and slip past the line to pick up inside on the right side.

Tried Chana's bakery for the first time today and WOW.. her donut flavors are very unique and super…read moretasteful! I have never had a donut like hers! Chana is such a sweetheart and I have been dying to try her donuts for months now! I will 100% be ordering donuts from her again! Pictured is her ube, rainbow, American dreamsicle, and tiramisu donuts! The tiramisu donut is my favorite!!! I love tiramisu cake and it taste so frickin good!!! If you are looking for some fun donuts that taste good, CHANAS BAKERY!!!!

I stumbled upon the Instagram for this online cake donut business run by a woman named Chana, and…read morehad been wanting to order for months. I was so enticed by the whimsical, atypical flavors and the bright saturated colors. I finally ordered the 5 pack and chose these flavors: 'Cotton Candy', 'Strawberry Crumb', 'Chocolate Banana', 'American Dreamsicle' and 'Italian Rainbow Cookie'. I loved the way each donut was wrapped in plastic and placed so intentionally in its packaging - a sleek gold-colored box with a sticker bearing her logo (a 'C' for Chana that doubles as a donut with purple frosting on it and sprinkles). My boyfriend and I did a "tasting" together trying small ¼ pieces of each flavor. The 'Cotton Candy' (pink frosting with swirls of blue) had a subtle cotton candy flavor but was very sweet, the 'Strawberry Crumb' (bright red) was tart, delicious and one of my favorites. The 'Rainbow Italian Cookie' (covered in tiny green, red & white sprinkles) tasted just like the real cookie; so enjoyable with a pronounced almond flavor. The 'American Deamsicle' (covered in blue, red & white round sprinkles) tasted like orange and was pretty good. My absolute favorite was the 'Chocolate Banana' (a striking yellow with brown swirls), which had a more tolerable sweetness than the others. Overall, I enjoyed the donuts: the taste, the uniqueness and the colors. My only feedback is that I would like the donuts less sweet, so it is easier to eat a whole donut. I would rate Chana's Donuts 3.8 out of 5 stars, and I would definitely order again to try new flavors, or to get the 'Chocolate Banana' or 'Strawberry Crumb' flavors again :)

I ordered a personalized cake for my birthday. There is a two week custom order time frame!…read more I sent her my ideas for what i wanted, shape, size, and everything. She asked clarifying questions to ensure my cake was how I wanted it to be! I ordered a heart shaped funfetti cake with cannoli filling. It was DELICIOUS!! Super moist cake (unlike the dry ones from the generic supermarket) and it was sooo beautiful. I've always wanted a cake like this for my birthday and what better way to get what you want than ordering it yourself! This is your sign to stop waiting for someone else to surprise you and JUST DO IT! Also got some small cute cupcakes. Will come back here for more!

Great place wonderful food! I would recommed this place for all events and any type of dessert!read more

After getting pizza from the next door Dominos (the shared lot has about 20 parking spaces and the…read moresupermarket across the street has lots more) on a late Sunday afternoon, I went to the bakery to see what they had: Lots of breads and Italian(!) -style butter cookies, and a few pastries. I selected a flan wedge and a chocolate cake slice, both of which could feed 2-3 people! The clerk asked if I wanted caramel sauce with the flan, to which I said, "What's a flan without caramel?" She used a restaurant-type condiment dispenser to squeeze out a rather thin consistency caramel onto the wedge, but, put a lot on it. By the time I got home, less than a half-hour later, the clear, corrugated, plastic, had "trapped" most of the caramel that had oozed off the flan, and, of which, the syrup had dried/seized to the point of being unusable (the plastic was too thin to safely microwave, so I couldn't get the caramel to liquefy that way). The flan was too eggy and dense for my taste, and not sweet enough, with, virtually, no vanilla flavor. The chocolate cake with white cream was too light/fragile, and there was not enough chocolate taste. The cost for both was about $13, incl tax, which, considering my disappointment in the taste, was not worth it. I might be back to sample their other goods, but, I won't be ordering the flan or chocolate cake, again. P.S. To the reviewer who said, "This place (i.e., Brentwood) is legit dangerous," I have travelled throughout Brentwood since the 60s, by foot, bicycle, car, and train, mostly by myself, and have never encountered anything that could be considered "dangerous." Shame on you for spreading social media stereotypes!

Closest thing to a Bakery in Queens right here in Suffolk, their Buñuelos are Great along with…read moretheir picadas which we get for our gatherings!

A few months back I received a get-well box filled with a variety of different flavored crumb…read morecakes. They were ALL delicious! I vowed to get to this bakery that is quite a distance from my home. Sadly, I just heard that they will be permanently closing their doors on December 26, 2025. With that being said, I wanted to make sure I got there to get their rainbow cookie crumb cake for one last time! I made a special trip on my way home from work. On this late Wednesday evening, I stopped in to find the LAST piece of rainbow crumb cake for the day. While they had plenty of the regular crumb cake and red velvet crumb cake, it's the rainbow cookie crumb cake that is my favorite. BTW, I recommend going earlier in the day to ensure you get exactly what you want. Luckily they still had what I just had to have. Additionally, they have a bunch of other baked goods. In the cases there were cookies, cakes, cheese cakes, lobster claws, Napoleons, cupcakes, etc. too! The homey bakery space is roomy with a table of baked-good trays to go in the center of the store. Since I was the only person in the bakery, the girls were attentive and accommodating.

Last minute they helped save the day and make my birthday cake. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. The cake was…read moreSO GOOD and look so much like the inspo picture I sent them. It was perfect.

Oh nice to see a full counter service bakery. We all are guilty of going to food stores in a pinch…read moreand grabbing baked items. The array of delights in this bakery me so impressed. I have been looking for Stuffoli (Italian Honey Balls ) from a bakery in Long Island for quite some time. Luckily, I ventured here and treated myself to the smaller portion size, even though they did have two other others available. The deep fried bowls of honey caramelized and honey and topped with rainbow sprinkles and candied fruit. I thought the price was reasonable for bakeries today. Such a beautifully decorated place inside and so organized.

I recently visited Dortoni Bakery and unfortunately, my experience was quite disappointing. The…read morerainbow cookies were dry and lacked the moist, flavorful texture I expected. The tiramisu, on the other hand, was more like a pudding than the rich, layered dessert I was hoping for. Additionally, while I was there, I witnessed some unpleasant behavior from an elderly Kowal, who was disrespectful and rude to the staff, which added to the overall negative experience. I hope the bakery can address these issues to improve both the quality of their desserts and the atmosphere for their customers.

I just LOVE the Sweet Spot! They do an incredible job. I've had a chance to sample so many of…read moretheir sweets and cupcakes and their cupcakes are just OUT OF THIS WORLD. I think my favorite one is the Elvis! The names are so much fun, too! Each cupcake has so many great themes! The best part? Do you have a special diet? Well my boyfriend is pretty strict with his paleo diet so I was able to surprise him with Chocolate Coconut cupcakes for Valentine's Day that were perfect for his Paleo guidelines and they were delicious!!! I cannot wait to order them again. We ate them so quickly, I didn't even take a picture to show my friends (and I take pictures of all my food)! Another great part is they do great work and can cater to just about any of your ideas - For example, all I had to do was give them a call, ask if they could make a paleo cupcake and voila! So, I'm sure if you have any special ideas or requests you can speak to someone directly that can assist you and make your sweet treat even sweeter!!!

We are using the Sweet Spot for our wedding. This place has everything! Specialty cakes, cupcakes,…read morecookies... And they are soooooo good. The Happy Hour cupcake is one of my favorites! Yum! They can make anything, just ask! I'm telling you, you're missing out if you haven't tried their goodies!

I love this place so much out of all the pastry shops in the Suffolk County area this one is by far…read morethe best. Everything they make is authentically Italian and you can't go wrong with any of the sweets. On top of the fact that the food is amazing the service is wonderful the manager is a very kind and organized lady and the rest of the staff has all been so pleasant to me. I truly recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice place to sit back and enjoy a relaxing and tasty evening.

For my husband's birthday an Italian cheesecake will be on the menu but honestly I didn't realize…read morehow hard it was finding Italian cheesecake on Long Island. Apparently, you need to call ahead but not here, La Roma Pastry Shop. They have your Italian cheese cheesecake ($33.00)and it is exquisite. Upon entering you see how adorable and quaint, the little tables and chairs and decor are so romantic. From the moment I walked in the door. There were people in front of me and the whole time I was there there was steady flow people coming in behind me. This place is busy and they keep it going. There's plenty of staff. They're friendly fast efficient and pretty much amazing they do it all. Although I did not try one today, I hear they're famous for their rainbow cheesecake. I look forward to coming back and enjoying some coffee and cake with my husband.

Very good service I'll definitely recommend Ayleen was very…read morehelpful Like wise the others

I love my chocolate coverd strawberries in white chocolate and dark drizzled with each other. They…read morewere amazing and beautiful and delicious I'm definitely going to be coming myself this was a gift for Mother's Day from my son, my boyfriend/the father to my son I loved it I love him. Thank you so much and Happy Mother's Day