I've been going to this bakery since the early 80's when it first opened. A few years ago I stopped going because their cakes were way too salty. We tried it again a couple of months ago and now we are going there frequently because they've improved a lot!! It's a cute little shop with lots of choices of event cakes, candy, small pastries, etc. The service is friendly and conscientious. I recommend it 100%! read more

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Best Fall/ Seasonal apple cupcakes & also Summertime/ Fruit tarts w/ pastry cream/ whipped cream filling!! read more

My cousin loves their cupcakes! Sue, the owner, is very pleasant. Every year I order birthday cupcakes.

From the first time I tasted a slice of cake from Frederick's Pastries 30 years ago, to the most recent cake I purchased a few days ago, the quality and flavor has remained incredibly high and unwavering. The consistency is remarkable. I am a big baked goods aficionado- I have tried cakes at hundreds of bakeries in my life, across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. And I say this without any hesitation or exaggeration- Frederick's Pastries' cakes are the tastiest, best cakes I've ever had. While it may be hard to believe, I swear it's true- the absolute best tasting cake I've ever had was not in Paris or New York or Vienna or London, but in Amherst. Not only that, but the supreme quality has been maintained for decades. It always tastes the same, and always tastes delicious. My favorite cake here? The Strawberry Romanoff. Moist, impossibly fluffy, airy yellow cake, delectable and smooth pastry creme, a delicious and slightly tart strawberry compote, fresh strawberries, and the lightest and dreamiest whipped cream frosting you'll ever have. All garnished with some toasted, sliced almonds. If you live anywhere within driving distance of Frederick's Pastries, drive there and try their cakes. That includes Boston- don't stick your nose in the air thinking there's any bakery in Boston that can compare. There isn't- trust me. I've looked. I can't speak for their other pastries or candies- it's the cakes that are their speciality, and you need to try one. read more

I was told by recipient was very good but next time I have cake delivery will be looking for options. I am in Florida and was ordering a large birthday cupcake and 2 Whoopie pies to be delivered to the elms of Milford asst living for his birthday. Well the cupcake was 4.99 and each of the two Whoopie pies were 3.99. My total was 52.xx. The delivery was 40.00. I had no choice. Shaw's in Milford has no delivery and I would have had to order a 13 by 9 cake for one person and then maybe uber would have delivered. Given the unique circumstances of being put in asst living right before he hit 67, it being his birthday, and me trying to do something special for him, I would have thought they could have cut me a break on the delivery. Would have been humane thing to do. I know darn well it did not cost them 40.00 to deliver read more

We bought a birthday cake for a family member whose birthday is on Christmas. $60 spent for a small cake with frosting that was so hard we couldn't stick a candle in it. The cake part itself was as if they put too much flour in it, there was no softness and it tasted like we were eating hardened batter. Just very disappointed and it soured the festive holiday mood... read more

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It pains me to only give two stars because I really enjoy this place so much. I've done a lot of my business at their Bedford location but now because I moved to Amherst I use the Amherst location a lot. I feel like the service I receive when I go to this place doesn't match the quality of the products they offer. There's a middle-aged petite woman with brown hair that has a tattoo sleeve that is always extremely rude. I feel like I'm inconveniencing her every time I go into their establishment. They offer great products and I'm sure they know it and they're very efficient but a little smile goes a long way read more

Went in to ask about a custom cake, which I already had a pan for. The manager, a woman, was so blunt and so rude saying no, nope, absolutely not, before I could fully ask my questions. This, while she continued to sweep the floor at a distance of about 15 feet from me. There was no conversation about maybe another idea or something they could do that was similar. She could not give me the time of day. In a matter of seconds, I was made to feel like I was not wanted as a customer. It was embarrassing, unexpected and again very rude. I will never go back. read more

Never disappointed (except in the amount of pastries and cakes I consume because it's good!) They can do anything there, just ask. Wedding cakes are excellent, and pickup brownies, canopies, cakes, cookies, pastries are killer! Nothing disappoints. My go to for a quality cake or special event. They do enough business so that I can pop by and get a foodie cake to bring to a dinner party (well, non-covid times.) read more

I ordered a Red Sox themed birthday cake. It was pretty bare bones on the decoration, a transfer airbrushing and a few bats...Spent $85.00 for a 12"cake, and on top of it all it was so dry! Nobody even finished their piece, and today I'll be tossing out what's left. read more

Frederick's Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

When you walk in the door you are slammed in the face with a sweet aroma of sugar and that is a good thing! The place was slammed with customers, some tasting cakes for a wedding, and some just taking home some of their amazing frosting! My family tried the peanut butter, oversized and tasty, not too sweet but perfect. Wife had the caramel brownie cheescake, decadent, sweet, perfect! I tried the almond joy cupcake, best cupcake , moist, sweet and sugary, yes we were on a cheat day for sure. Don't pass this place, they have something for everyone! read more

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I grew up in the Southern NH area and we always went to Fredericks for our birthday and celebratory cakes. When it came to getting married, there was nowhere else I planned to use. Susie with Frederick's pastries was awesome to work with. My husband and I live in VT, So we did most of our communicating via email aside from the cake tasting. I am Gluten-free and Susie was able to accommodate a Gluten-less top tier of the cake and the remaining of the cake was a gluten-based cake. We sent her our cake designs via email and it was a spitting-image of what was sent! Our wedding day was very humid (almost 100 degrees in the middle of July) and the cake stood tall, and was in perfect condition despite the heat and humidity!! It was delicious! read more

This has always been our go to place for our celebratory cakes. They have so many different flavors and their tortes are moist and yummy!

Ordered a Pumpkin Torte cake, delicious was a request from my wife for her birthday, she loved it also got the Irish Cream Torte for my son, excellent! Will definitely be going back again. read more

Frederick's was fantastic for our wedding! They made us amazing cupcakes and were there to help us every step of the way. Highly recommend if you are planning a wedding! read more

A picture speaks a thousand words. Ordered a cake from Fredrick's in North Andover & emailed the baker the bottom picture & agreed to have it as a single tier without the cross topper. The top picture is what I ended up getting from them. Called to inform them that I was unsatisfied and all I got was "sorry about the miscommunication, there isn't anything we can do." I don't understand how a picture can be so misleading...very unsatisfied and do not recommend this bakery. Not one to typically complain but based off of the presentation and customer service response, I had no choice. Overpriced, and dry cake. I do not recommend this bakery and will not be going ther. I must say that Susan, the owner reached out to me after my review and was very kind and offered to make another cake or pastries for a future event and we ended up going with a gift card which was for a generous amount. It was very nice to see an owner stepping up and trying to make things right. Thank you Susan! read more

Frederick's Pastries - Baptism cake - Bakeries Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

The cupcakes and cheesecake cups are delicious. Lots of nice baked goods to choose from.

Frederick's is a fantastic place, their little baked goodies are outstanding. The extra 5th star goes for the service, especially when it comes to wedding cakes. Yes, they are more expensive than other places, but it was a cost we felt was well worth it. For our wedding cake we got a simple white almond pound cake with a raspberry inner layer and white buttercream frosting. It was insanely delicious, people came up for second slices, and people still mention it to us. Who does that? Most wedding cakes are just there - Frederick's was a highlight. Better yet, you don't need to get the gigantic elaborate 9-tier cake, they're just as happy to do the smaller cakes as well, and they don't act like you're wasting their time. Heaven knows when dealing with wedding things, having a vendor who will treat you like a human and will deliver as promised can not be beaten. Great place for birthday cakes, and baked goods all the way around. read more

Frederick's Pastries - Wedding Cake - white almond pound cake, raspberry filling, white buttercream frosting, red roses - Bakeries Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

Sooooooo yummy! I originally went in for a birthday cake, but couldn't resist the different flavored cupcakes... Everyone loved them! Their dessert menu is endless - everything looked delicious. Will be back for sure... read more

The owner of Frederick's Pastries reached out to me about my last review. She made us a new cake (different flavor, chocolate decadence) and it was much better. It wasn't dry and they changed the amount of frosting that they put in each layer. She let me know that they are happy to make these changes if requested. It is nice to see such great customer service! read more

By far the best eclairs I've ever tasted in my life. The custard filling is scrumptious, the choux pastry is perfect--light and airy, the chocolate buttercream is delicious--rich, buttery and not too sweet. Every component is perfection. Their purple velvet cupcakes are also delicious and I find one serves two people easily. I also love their raspberry shortbread cookies. Frederick's Pastries in Amherst is always a hit & I've enjoyed everything I've ever tasted from this bakery. read more

I've been a customer of Frederick's for years; my parents got their wedding cake made there and every cake I've ordered has been absolutely divineeee. My inlaws ordered us whoopie pies for Easter and they came all melted together and sad looking so we made it known that we weren't able to really eat our gift and we just received a new shipment of cute little whoopie pies still intact! Thank you so much for the kind customer service Frederick's, your treats are always so delicious! Even after moving to Texas we'll still be frequent customers =) read more

Someone from Frederick's had reached out regarding my last review and sent a gift certificate for the issues. We were happy enough to give it another go. We got 8 cupcakes, 7 being cheesecake cupcakes. All were amazing except the one regular Purple Velvet. We were happy with our experience this time, but will no longer get regular cupcakes since we seem to just keep getting dry, hard cupcakes. read more

I was really disappointed with the customer service when I went into the Anherst NH location today. I was picking up two cakes (already fully paid for). when I placed the order 4 days ear I told them I would be there between 2:30-3pm because I was driving from Maine. The person said no problem as long as it was before 4pm. I got a call at 2:57 (I had actually just pulled in and parked) asking if I was still picking them up and I said yes I actually just pulled in. Not going to lie, a little annoyed because why are you calling me before it's even my pick up time. It would make more sense if I got a call at 3:30pm if I hadn't got there yet. When I went into the bakery to the counter, I hear two employees talking about the call saying maybe we should start calling a minute after the pickup time laughing. as a manager, if I heard one of my employees, talking out loud in the public like this, it would not be ok with me. It made me feel like I was a little bit of an inconvenience because I was picking it up closer to 3 PM instead of 2:30 PM. I really like this bakery and their products. I was just a little bit disappointed in the customer service today. especially for something that was already fully paid for. read more

I've gone to Frederick's for every birthday cake that I've purchased in the last 5 years or so. As a product of my general chaotic and disorganized nature, I usually end up ordering the cake way later than I should, asking them to perform small miracles in the decorating department with little time. They always deliver far above and beyond my expectations as far as esthetic goes, and everyone always goes wild over how tasty the cakes are. My favorite is the Purple Velvet and order it at every opportunity unless some kill-joy requests standard chocolate or vanilla (which is also amazing). Last year, I called the day before my daughter's Willy Wonka themed birthday party with literally no idea what to ask for. I was overwhelmed and going nuts trying to pull things together. They pretty much told me to leave it to them and presented the depicted masterpiece with less than 24 hours notice. They're also an awesome place to swing by for a box of pastries on the way to a gathering. Their little doses of sugary happiness always impress all in attendance. I highly recommend this joint for all of your confectionary needs. They're friendly, creative, and the locations are pristine. read more

Frederick's Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

Fredrick's did our wedding cake, and from setting up a tasting to delivery, everyone there was incredibly professional and easy to work with. The cake was delicious, affordable, and our guests still talk about the creative flavors. Many guests noted it was the best wedding cake they ever had. They are our go-to bakery now. read more

My review is based on a single item: Purple Velvet Cake. The cake itself? Beautiful, elegant and absolutely gorgeous. Have not seen such a stunning cake in this country (reminiscent of a cake you would come across at a patisserie in Europe or the Middle East) Almost too pretty to eat...almost. What's more? The cake tasted spectacular. Upcoming Wedding or Engagement? This cake is worthy. Bottom Line? Perfection. read more

I was a bit disappointed in this place... I brought my friend here on a whim. They had a good selection, but honestly it was all "odd". There wasn't a simple cupcake available. I ended up having the "purple one". It was a purple pound cake with a buttercream frosting with the same as a filling... It was so dry I had to buy a drink to wash it down! It was so dry I brought it home, hoping a zap in the microwave would add a bit of moisture to it... nope! Dry as a bone! Parking was ample... Staff was friendly... Pricing was a bit high for a cupcake, BUT this was a larger muffin size item. $5 for a cupcake... it was a sticker shock! Once again I have had better cupcakes and alot cheaper too. Hate to say it but Walmart down the street is alot better flavour and price wise! read more

We have purchased many times over the years at Frederick's. I went there yesterday to purchase 4 gourmet cupcakes for my wife's birthday. She is an avid Cupcake wars viewer and loves cupcakes. In one word, these were NOT cupcakes. They were lard cakes with a thin outer shell of dry cake. The look on my wife's face said it all - sheer disappointment. Note to Fredrick's - Cupcakes are suppose to have decorated tops, which you provided. The base is to be a moist cake not a mouth full of lard and sugar. I don't think we will be customers moving forward. Beware, quality is poor at a high price. read more

We got our wedding cake from Frederick's Pastries and we absolutely LOVED it. We got a two tier, small, white cake made "glutenless"* for me with sugar sculpted succulents as accents. Our sheet cake fed the rest of our guests (50 or so guests, and was not "glutenless"), and there was still plenty to take home for all of our guests. The best part is that the super-smooth buttercream frosting was white, but all the icing inside matched our wedding colors! It was a perfect little surprise for our guests. Everyone who had a piece of our cake raved about it. We were so impressed, we decided to come back for our one-year anniversary to get a mini-recreation of our cake to split with our wedding party! It couldn't have been more perfect and exactly what we wanted. The entire staff at Frederick's said they had fun with it, and were so gracious, complimentary, and awesome when it came time to pick it up. It was affordable, perfect, and exactly what I had in my mind! *Glutenless is not guaranteed gluten-free. I have a mild intolerance to gluten, not a severe allergy, or Celiac Disease. I cannot speak to the PPM of gluten required to be considered Gluten-Free and this bakery's compliance to it. read more

Frederick's Pastries - Our two-tier, glutenless wedding cake complete with sugar-sculpted succulent flowers. Perfect for us. Exactly what we wanted. - Bakeries Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

My wife's favorite cake is yellow cake with fresh sliced strawberries inside, and real whipped cream frosting (a.k.a. strawberry shortcake, or strawberries and cream cake). I always get her one on her birthday. For years I've tried to find a bakery that makes this cake well, but we've always been disappointed. Either the strawberries aren't very good, or the frosting isn't great, or the cake just isn't quite right. Not with Frederick's! They do a truly excellent job. The berries were fresh and wonderful, the frosting was the perfect texture and taste, and the cake was great. They are the best I've found in the area (Nashua & Middlesex County Mass). Also, they're quick. At the last minute, we decided to celebrate my wife's birthday a day early. So, I called Frederick's at 3pm, and they had it ready by 5pm. Amazing. Highly recommended. read more

A wedding cake is one of those moments when a couple get married that a bride, I know I was, looking forward to seeing, the cake was amazing BUT BUYERS BEWARE THEY DO LABEL THEIR CAKES WITH THERE LOGO/SIGNATURE!!!!! I WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THIS BEFORE MY WEDDING AND NOW THE WEDDING PHOTOS, PLUS COMMENTS FROM GUESTS WERE THAT THE CAKE WAS RUINED BY FREDERICKS INVASION OF USING MY SPECIAL DAY AS A ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITY !!!! I later called Fredericks to ask why?, no compensation was offered for the upset, only told that this was there practice. So, now instead of telling any future Brides (and within my business I work with them very regularly) I will tell them to stay well away, spend your money somewhere where the bakery will not take advantage of a Bride's special day. read more

Unbelievably delicious cakes and pastries. We use Fredericks for all special occasions including our wedding. The chocolate cake is remarkable, but the vanilla is ridiculously tasty. They have their own special flavor and texture that is specific to Fredericks and always recognizable.they are far and away the best bakery in the area. I would have five yelp stars, but they are expensive. In my opinion, though, special occasions are worth it read more

Frederick's Pastries - Decadent 3rd bday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

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This place is a joke I came a month exact before my boys second birthday and got a cake the day I go to pick it up I walk in and see them just starting my cake one they told me it would be done at 4:30 made me sit in the parking lot for 40 minutes while they were making it had a minor attitude read more

I don't understand the reviews on this place. I walked in looking to purchase a single cupcake; that way I can tell if the place can make a good cake and buttercream frosting. They don't make single cupcakes. I've never seen a place that makes cakes, but not sell cupcakes. So I moved onto trying a cannoli and threw it away. They have the shell perfected but the filling is all wrong. It was a flavorless whipped nothingness. Didn't even taste like a cannoli! First time I have to say I've ever thrown away a dessert. Any new place I try out, I order easy as not to waste my money. Good thing. I ordered some frosting to try. When I removed the top lid it was covered with oil which separated out. Not impressed with that either. I so wanted this to be my go to bakery:( read more

We love the Purple Velvet Cake! We had my daughter's 13th birthday party there and the did a great job. We had a tour of the bakery and then moved to the party room. We watched the host decorate the main cake and then all the girls decorated a cake of their own followed by cake and presents. read more

This place is the real deal - a very nice pastry shop. Well staffed and friendly service. A bit pricey but the have baked goods, cheesecakes, cakes, and chocolates. Very satisfied .... a solid 5. read more

Fredricks did our wedding cake in a tiramisu flavor and all of guests couldn't stop raving about how great it was. Guests were asking to take some home! Could not have been happier with the end result! read more

Frederick's Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

** Updated to three stars ** due to the owner contacting me to discuss our experience. Will give them another shot soon Have lived in the vicinity of their Amherst store for nearly 20 years but avoided stopping because my wife and I aren't really dessert eaters and we knew it was a high end (high priced) shop. That changed a few weeks ago when we were going to visit some friends for dinner and wanted to bring them an impressive dessert. We stopped by Frederick's and picked up a chocolate/peanut butter cake that was probably the best cake we've ever eaten. It had the perfect proportion of cake and icing and the peanut butter icing was smooth, creamy, and not overly sweet. Perfection. Then, last week, for my wife's birthday, we decided to stop again and got a carrot cake. Major disappointment. Three extremely thin layers of cake, each maybe 1/2" thick with massive layers of icing that tasted like pure sugar. The cake part by itself was very good, but was totally overpowered by the icing. IMO, the purpose of the icing is to enhance the cake, not to be the main attraction. Honestly, it's so sweet we're having a difficult time choking it down, but I'm not going to throw away a $35 cake. Probably won't be back, can't throw that much money at a product that may or may not be worth it. I would like to add that their staff is top notch, very courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive. read more

I needed a last minute birthday cake and they delivered! I called and they had so many options available which was great and I was able to pick up the same day. The cake was great we had the white almond cake with raspberry filling. The frosting is a very heavy buttercream so you may not be able to eat it all but it is quite good. Thank you! read more