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!

Maroons is the former surreal creamery location in Ridgewood and have to say it did not disappoint…read morewhen we went. There was a bit of a line to order as the two girls in front of us were asking to try every flavor and you could even tell the staff helping them was getting frustrated. I would recommend a limit to how many flavors you can try and posted signage. I shouted over them asking if we could order because there was a long line and those girls were just being extremely rude and difficult to the staff and other customers waiting. Have to say the flavors at maroons are very impressive whether you get soft serve or hard ice cream you will not be disappointed. We got the pistachio and butter pecan. You can tell the genuine homemade ice cream consistency by the ice cream and most if not all flavors are gluten free and have no food coloring which is so hard to find nowadays. It definitely gets crazy on weekends now that the warmer weather is out and the portions a bit oversized but you will love whatever you end up ordering! The inside has tables and high top seating and in the warmer seasons they usually put a few tables outside as well.

I was in the Ridgewood area around 9PM and I was craving some ice cream. Van Dyk's would normally…read morebe my go-to in the neighborhood but they were closed. Yelp led me to Maroons. My friends and I perused the menu before we went and they certainly have some unique offerings. The Asian-inspired flavors really piqued my interest (kulfi, masala chai, ube, etc.). Given how late it was the store wasn't too packed. Service was very friendly and the staff offered to have us sample the ice cream flavors. My friend and I opted for ice cream served in bubble waffles and the staff member informed me it would take a while because since it was so close to closing they only had 1 waffle maker going. They have such a wide variety of flavors so I'm sure you'll find something you like. I got a kulfi sundae and was very pleased with the how creamy it was. The bubble waffle was nice and fresh too. I tried my friends' ice creams and they were just as good. The place is spacious and clean. I could see myself coming back. Bonus points for having a clean bathroom.

I was having coffee nearby and one of the other customers told me about Hands Down Cookies. More…read morespecifically, he told me about the smashed chocolate chip cookie. I was sold on the texture and hint of salt. The shop is clean and modern, gentleman behind the counter was friendly and professional. The smashed cookie was fresh out of the oven. $4 for a decently sized cookie. I showed some willpower and waited until I got home to eat it. Let's just say, it was gone in less than a minute! Absolutely delicious! Maybe I would have gone for a touch more salt but it was a great cookie. I would certainly return.

I feel over the years that my fans have not quite understood the quality, range and experience of…read moremy sweet tooth. I once through a disco at nabisco. I'm well known in Girl Scout cookie circles across the country, for all the wrong reasons. Cookies show up out of nowhere at my door every year at the holidays and ridiculous sums of money are withdrawn from my brittle bank account without my knowledge. Don't know how, should probably care but don't. I take life seriously but not too seriously. I take myself seriously but not too seriously. That my friends is what I'm coining the Serious Sanity Scale. Serious Sanity Scale in a nutshell. The ideal overachievers of folks take themselves seriously and life seriously. However, they don't take themselves or life too seriously. This is a key difference, one to think about, I don't have the time to define it. I care about it enough to present but not to describe. Then there are others, who don't take themselves or life seriously enough. A crowd that wouldn't even know they were within a crowd of similar individuals. There are some that strive or pretend to be like this, but this style of living is innate, if you ask me. And it is typically temporary, like the tubbyness of my tummy. Or so I try to convince myself. It's been years. When will it disappear. Where are my abs. Underneath? Or uncapturable. Stop it tubby nobody cares about the never ending lint in your bustling belly button. Anyways, back to cookies. I kuddled up with the Keebler leprechaun for 4 straight semesters abroad in Northern Ireland. We basically lived at Sainsbury's grocery. He still calls me hear and there, good guy, the reason I'm known as El Grande Fudge Lover. I was the first man to call Amos, famous. Nutter Butter was my nickname in HS. I dated Mrs. Fields until I tasted her overly sugary mess of a cookie. My pet mule paco's favorite toy is my life size Little Debby doll... anyways. Hands Down Cookies is hands down a great addition to Bergen County. Sweets make me sweat. They get me antsy. Butterflies in the tummy. Bite the lip energy. Eye contact so strong that both parties feel they've violated each other. Ya feel me? Anyways... get the chunkier chocolate chip not the thinner one. The chunker? 9.2. Yup. So chocolatey, so tasty. Have confirmed this over multiple tastes, tried and true. They have a different few everytime I end up going. Some duds but a lot of studs, such as the apple crumb punk in the image I blessed you with. I hope they get a ton of business but I'm usually the only one in there. I do go at odd hours so maybe I'm unaware of their popularity. What am I doing with my life. Who am I? What will I become... all things I'll focus on at another time. My focus right now is on getting YOU, my lovely reader, out to Hands Down Cookies on Goffle Road. A truly great and unique cookie collection. Linguini leaves you semi-entertained but fully-educated.

My son ordered the chocolate silk cake for me for my birthday (Christmas Day) and it was amazing…read more The flavor, the texture the richness - all top notch! Only issue was that when he ordered it online, he requested it to say happy birthday but when he got home he checked it and it didn't have anything written on it. :( I guess he didn't think to ask/check. We will definitely be back!

Baking Grace is definitely one of the bakeries on top of my list whenever I need a cake, especially…read morefor birthdays. Their cakes are incredibly delicious, light, airy, moist, and full of flavor without being overly sweet. I've ordered both the Chocolate Silk and Cannoli cakes, and they've been a hit every single time. You can really tell they use high quality ingredients, and the balance of flavors is spot on. The staff is another big reason I keep coming back. Every time I've ordered a cake, they've been friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating, which makes the whole process easy and stress-free. While I've only ordered their cakes so far, they offer so many other items that I'm excited to try in due time. On top of everything, their prices are very reasonable for the quality you're getting. Highly recommend Baking Grace to anyone looking for a consistently amazing cake and great customer service.

Bought 3 items on my visit. Linzer tart was hard and stale; napolean was dry and hard; lobster…read moretail had a good amount of cream, but cream was sour. Very disappointing experience. Wasted my $15. Will not be patronizing this bakery.

Italian bakery in Lafayette ave. They have everything that your sweet tooth may be craving. Gained…read moreweight just looking at the display cases. The Italian pastries are to die for, too many to list. Cookies, cakes made to order for all occasions. Everything freshly made. Trying to convince owner to re-locate to SW Florida, unfortunately he's not budging and says he likes the cold weather. Stop by and indulge yourself, you will not be disappointed.

The quality, texture and taste of this ice cream are top notch! I enjoyed my banana split like I…read morewas a young child experiencing a special, first time treat! Not only was it delicious, but it was a work of art! Obviously, it was created with love and heart Well worth the drive from Wayne. We will be visiting The Goffle Creamery often. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Every mouthful of your ice cream is a testament to your success and creativity God bless! Denise Federico Wayne, NJ

They've got a huge selection -- hard and soft serve, tons of flavors, sundaes, cones, shakes -- you…read morename it. The ice cream tastes super fresh and creamy, like the kind you remember from growing up. Nothing artificial or overly sweet, just really good quality stuff. I love that they offer both traditional and fun seasonal flavors, so there's always something new to try. Whether you're into fruity, chocolatey, or classic vanilla, they've got something for everyone. Also, there's plenty of parking which makes it easy to pop in without the hassle. It's a feel-good, no-frills kind of place that keeps you coming back. A real gem.

lobster tail,,,, no need to say anything more even though I could go on and on about literally…read moreEVERYTHING. Try one with a cappuccino

Can't believe I've waited this long to write a review for Rispoli's. If you're looking for Italian…read morepastries, this is THE spot! Our favorites are the lobster tail, tiramisu, and San Giuseppe pastry, but you truly cannot go wrong -- everything is outstanding. They also did our custom gender reveal cake. It was a light and fluffy shortcake, filled with lobster tail cream (which I previously didn't even know you can do). It was cute, delicious and everything we were looking for. On weekends or holidays, be prepared for a wait as this is the best way to celebrate!

Delicious cakes, pastries & pies enjoyed by family Celiacs that find it all healthful for them…read moretoo. Several non-Celiac family members loved the Pumpkin Pie this Thanksgiving too. Thank to you Isaura for being there & doing a great job!!

The dairy free, gluten free Irish soda was fresh out of the oven and did not disappoint. I tried a…read moregf/df coconut cupcake that was delicious. The Italian bread I bought frozen, then thawed. I want to try this fresh as I wasn't loving it. I will also try what I have left toasted, as instructed on the package. The owner is very nice and helpful. I will be back soon!

AMAZINGLY Good !!!! Theee BEST cupcakes I've EVER HAD !!!! In a long time they are so moist and…read morecreamy . I love the flavors and icing on top !!

Wanted something sweet, so stopped in to check out this place. Local business to this neighborhood…read more Walk in and the place is really nice. Colors and displays come at ya. Warm friendly vibe from the young lady taking her time to explain what type cupcake that look like to be a choice of mines. Up to this point it's a 5 shop. So I picked two for $.50 and took a flyer. Got in car and on the flyer it say by two get one free. The lady should have told me pick another one for free. That would have been a way to get me back for another try. So the two I chose was Pain Jane and Raspberry cheesecake. Both had good flavor to them but over cooked done because was fairly dried it out. I've tasted amazing cupcakes even after it Sat chilled. However I'll be coming back I'm sure to give a second try. Then I'll try another location. It's worth stopping in. You might get a different batch then I got.

Stopped by Pierre & Michelle in Ridgewood and it honestly felt like stepping into a small bakery in…read moreFrance. The staff even wear those classic French red hats, which adds to the whole experience and makes it feel really authentic. Everything looked incredible, but I went with a chocolate dessert (don't remember the exact name) and it was amazing,smooth, and not overly sweet. You can tell it's made with quality ingredients. The cappuccino was also very good and paired perfectly with it.

Looked up and saw two French names so I just had to go in for a latte and croissant. Latte was very…read moregood, chocolate croissant, excellent and the mango tart? Oh my, life changing. There's plenty of seating indoors and out, complete with a lounge couch to been seen and to see. I hope one day they cleanse themselves of the ghastly overdone wood decor walls but they were probably on point when the place opened. Staff isn't the friendliest but hey, they're French!