I love this bakery's food! This weekend I picked up a cinnamon donut latte to give me a little wake up. It was topped with a mini munchkin donut. The latte was flavorful but a little more bitter than I prefer. I also picked up some cookies. They had a good combination of jelly and cookie base with chocolate and sprinkles on one end. Every time I go in, they never have apple danish rings left but this time I was in luck. Absolutely delicious. I also tried 3 different sandwiches this time. The typical Italian sub w ham, salami and provolone. I did want banana peppers on it but they said they don't carry those. I chose it on the semolina bread. It was fantastic. I also ordered the hot roast beef sub. It came with mushrooms onions and cheese topped with gravy. The gravy was absolutely delicious but the roast beef was ok. I also ordered the chicken parm with the vodka arrabiata sauce. It was absolutely amazing. The only thing I don't love about that place is the way the lines are set up. When it's busy, you can't just place your order and keep going down the line to add it all onto one order. I had to pay 3 separate times, which is annoying. There didn't seem to be a flow with the direction of the lines. They were a little bit all over the place. read more

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Zero Stars Fried eggplant chewy and old stuffed artichoke not cleaned out leaves were dry and pointy and a blob of dried breadcrumbs on top Not fresh at all. Very disappointing read more

Review is for the new location. I went twice since they opened and just like the old location the bakery items are delish. Each time it was quite a long wait. The 2nd time we wanted to get a sandwich so we called ahead and were told they don't take orders over the phone. So we went there and waiting about 10 mins to get to the front to order. We were told they ran out of bread (all types) and it would be a 45 min wait for more bread. Aren't they a bakery ??! The lose a star for parking - there is not enough ! People are parking all over the lot blocking cars in. read more

Went to the new location and the facility is beautiful. Way bigger than before. Vast selections now. All kinds of hot foods and even many Italian supplies on the shelves. Very busy now and parking lot is full. That's a good sign thought. Still a great business to get all your bakery needs from. read more

Gencarelli’s Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

I have been there twice since they opened at the new location and both times the employees were too busy talking to each other or on their phones completely ignoring not only me but other customers. When it was located on Valley Road the employees were very professional and always attentive. read more

My family has been going to Gencarelli's for many years now. They have the freshest bread/rolls and their desserts are very good. I am not a huge fan of Italian pastry but I know other say their pastries are pretty good. The staff is mostly high school students in town who are always friendly and happy to help. The new location on Hamburg Turnpike looks very promising with new additions like a deli counter, pizza, and gelato stations. Over the last few days it has been super crowded since many people want to check out the new location. Hope to visit again soon once it slows down! read more

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I tried the new place and picked out some pastries, breads and some foods for dinners The bakery selections were not very good - the carrot cake was awful, st Joseph's pastries were bland, the cannoli cream version was good, the Irish soda bread was the worst I've ever had, bone dry and it actually made you choke trying to eat it. The hot/ prepared foods were good- the meatballs, garlic bread , a few appetizers - all were very good. Next time I'll skip the bakery, which as delicious as it looks just were not worth it, and I'll get the prepared foods. N read more

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The pastry line was very long but expected since it's the day before Easter A suggestion would be to have the box pre-assembled for the all the employees Thank you read more

Nice place but never has full bread selection, been there three times and each time shelves empty on many basic bread items

I have been shopping at Gencarelli's since they opened in Wayne. Their products are wonderful and the service is excellent. The soups are marvelous; especially the White Clam broth soup and the Split Pea soup - it rivals my own! The Pasta Fagioli is good but has a little too much salt and oregano. But, add a little water and it calms it down. Breads are delicious. Please make more Split Pea soup! A great place to buy a wonderful meal for two for under $15 to $20 max - including a great loaf of bread. read more

Wonderful selection of items and everything I've had so far has been phenomenal. I would highly recommend their Italian Cheesecakes - amazing as are everything else. read more

Loved this bakery for years but yesterday's experience wasn't great. Bought some brownies some of which were on the stake side. More shocking was the Zeppole do San Guissepe. We bought the cannoli filled ones and found they had watered down the cannoli filling with whipped cream. It was not the original cannoli filling. read more

I was very disappointed in the selection of pastries and cookies. It actually felt that there was less stuff there than there was in the other place on Hamburg Turnpike. read more

Wow! The new location is amazing. I went for a sandwich (it was delicious) and wound up taking some of the gelato home too! The chocolate hazelnut is the best!! The speciality coffees are good- the rainbow cookie one even comes with a cookie on top! The selection of fresh pastries, bread and cookies is phenomenal. Extra point for the friendliness of the employees- read more

after doing a big expansion, they offer zero gluten free items, unlike other bakeries or food places. I will not go back.

We been going to them More than 8 years this is the only place we get our cakes since we moved in this area . We love all the cakes , the staff us always friendly and accommodating. read more

You can tell we love their hazelnut cake and we would use any occasion as an excuse just to have this cake. If you have had the chocolate Ferraro Roche, this cake tastes exactly like this. We've also had the Apple strudel which was excellent. The staff was always nice and offer my baby a cookie whenever I brought him. We haven't been there for a while since we found out my child had nuts allergies. Went there a few days ago for a apple crumb pie. I had high hope for it because of my previous experience, but hate to say I was disappointed with this pie. It was too sweet and just wasn't particularly good. But I guess you cannot make everything good. They have a huge selection of baked goods. But will definitely go back and try other things for other occasions. read more

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I ordered a birthday cake for my husband, and I was very disappointed. The cake was not fresh! It was dry and stale!!!!! I thought it would be fresh and moist! I even bought one already made. That too was NOT moist. I only like one cake and that's the hazel nut chocolate cake. It has creamy mousse filling. Not really a cake. Their cheeses danishes are drizzled with white sugar icing which is tooooo sweet! . They don't have plain cheese danishes. We need to find a good bakery. I won't order or buy cakes from here anymore. read more

I called at 8 am today to ask if they had a 3-pound loaf of pumpernickle bread. I stated twice what I wanted. The clerk told me that they had one 3-pound and one smaller one. I drove all of the way over to have them hand me a smaller one. There were 3 clerks there. They can't get their stories straight. 1. They don't weigh their bread, so they don't know whether it is 3 pounds or not. 2. They don't make 3-pound loaves. 3. They just sold their only 3-pound loaf right after I called. Terrible service. If you're going to lie, at least get your story straight. read more

Don't go if you don't fit in. Stood there like morons for over 10 minutes. People walked In Behind about 5 minutes. If you aren't white or upon white don't go. I have an arm full of tattoos and was completely ignored!! HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! PS their pastries are compared to aldi's or lidl. MEDIOCRE AT BEST. read more

Had been coming here for a decade. Cannolis were always the best . Today I ordered some and were shocked. They changed them . The shell is thick and hard. It could be used for body armor. The once creamy and glorious filling replaced with tasteless sugary goo. I am sure this is a cost cutting move and it's working. I will cut my costs and no longer be a customer. I would pay more for quality but this crap is just that. Sorry to see this once great place become as good as free hotel breakfast bakery goods. read more

Friendly and attentive counter help, delicious desserts, cool atmosphere. Love their donuts, lobster tails and cannolis. Don't pass up a chance to try them out. You won't be sorry. read more

Someone brought Boston cream donuts up to the house and what a disappointment. The donuts tasted stale and there was less than a pea size of cream in the donuts. Why even call it a Boston cream donut with that amount of cream in it? This place is just going down hill. I'll never go back there and, hopefully, people coming to the house bring nothing rather than something from here. read more

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they do not know what a shirt cake is - so clearly they can't make one suowr sweet strawberry cake A Not traditional short cake

Staff here are very nice and friendly. Patrons were cool too! Placed smelled like heaven; just all the goodness. Lots to choose from. I got some donuts, cookies, pastries and breads. All I can say is, everything I tasted was fresh and hella good!!!! read more

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I'm very disappointed this used to be my favorite bakery. I sent a lot of friends and family there every time I walked in I don't think I ever spent less than $100.00 I knocked on the door at 801. I literally watched my clock change from 8 to 8:01 and they close at 8 o'clock. The door was already locked, and the workers were taking full shelves of donuts and bringing them to the back. The young gentleman answered the door when I was knocking, asked the manager who knows me very well by face. I told him I would buy anything. I was on my way to someone's house and I didn't wanna go empty-handed and I seen her brace her head like it was a big deal. I guess they're doing so well building a new place. They don't need money. That'll be my last trip to this place and I'll pass the word on. read more

We drove out to Gencarelli's just to get their apple turnovers. We have had their pastries before so we knew what we SHOULD be getting. What a huge disappointment. When we got home, we realized we got two-day old turnovers, talk about stale! These turnovers were not edible, they were hard as a rock and the apples were dry and shriveled. We went to the bakery to enjoy a fresh pastry with our morning coffee, silly us to think a bakery would have fresh products. Managment needs to take a look a closer look at what leaves their front door. Do better, your customers deserve at least that. read more

Ordered a mocha cake for a birthday celebration. Yellow cake with mocha icing. Absolutely delicious and fresh! It's definitely worth ordering a cake. Having worked in a bakery myself I know that sometimes items will sit on the shelf longer. I have had that happen with cupcakes too. But this cake was amazing and everyone loved it!! I couldn't believe how nice they decorated it. It was a heavy cake! The employees were super nice even though I stopped in near the end of the night to order it. Bravo and thank you! read more

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It's a pretty good bakery, however the so called French bread is not French bread, although they give it to you when you say can I have a French bread it taste soooo bad and then it has loads of flour on the bottom yuck the cookies are ok, but whom ever is the baker for the bread however the birthday cakes are delicious I'm fair when giving a review and keep it real, staff is pleasant and friendly and pretty nice ambiance. read more

Service: a nice young gentleman helped me with my purchase. I was a bit confused if I was next or not but that's okay. The workers just yell "next" to see who else they can help. I love the tiramisu and the chocolate dome. My husband likes the pineapple upside down ring from here. Ambiance: typical bakery with a large selection of baked goods. read more

I bought a cake for my mom from here after my sister had recommended this place to me. My whole family was raving of the taste, the moisture of the cake and how beautiful it was decorated. The person that helped me was very nice but the other workers seemed cold and not friendly. I would definitely come back for the pastries and cake but I'm still unsure about the service. read more

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I've been to this bakery this morning to get a cake for my coworkers bridal shower. I picked the strawberry short cake and it was just ok. It was moist and tasty but was not just wowed as I was compared to their best selling hazelnut mouse cake. I think that this store is better than the one in Bloomfield because it is less crowded, newer, cleaner and has a huge parking space in front. read more

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Hit or miss with their cakes. The chocolate strawberry shortcake was ok but the pear upside down cake was delicious.

Great tasting Italian desserts, love their miniature pastry selection a lot of variation and all fresh

Ordered a cake at this establishment and it was great. Fresh, not too sweet and very light. I would order again. The only reason I have not given more than 4 stars is because when I went to pay by debit card, they wanted to charge me a fee as if I was using a credit card. When I informed the young lady at the establishment that charging a fee for a debit card was illegal, they agreed, but had no remedy. That tells me they know what they are doing but they don't care to fix it because it adds revenue to their bottom line. I would recommend the bakery; However, they need to update their software for debit paying customers. read more

I wanted to like this bakery. The word bakery makes my mouth water and I live locally. I've been here over the years on many occasions and although all of the goods look delicious they always taste stale and flavorless. This is not one time it is every time. Went the other day as I was looking for a specific kind of pastry but the didn't have it. So, I settled for another, an apple turnover. It was much larger than those you might find in a local grocery store bakery but it was that much more expensive as well. The pastry was again flavorless other than tasting like a piece of leather, and the dough was thick and tough almost like a thick crusted French bread. The pastry did have a few pieces of sliced apple in it but hardly a drop of any apple flavoring liquid. It was dry, tasteless and expensive. I'm honestly glad others enjoy the place for their sake as I certainly do not having had zero luck with any purchase there. read more

Ordered a cake to be picked up on Mother's Day and it was not exactly what I ordered. The kid behind the counter pretty much blew me off when I question the filling. Disappointing because I have been using this bakery for a couple years now and have always been pleased. Hopefully it was just an off day for them. Cakes are fresh, bread is delicious. A little on the pricey side for some items, very clean, large selection of baked items. read more

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Shocked and Disappointed. This has been my number one spot for a quick delicious dessert. I came in for some chocolate treats for Valentines Day just like the 3 men in front of me and the 4 men behind me. 2 hours until closing time. Patiently waited for my turn and with a mask on. The time comes to be served and the lady asks who next. She sees that it's me and says "oops I forgot something in the back". I think nothing of it. She comes out again and she sees that it's still my turn runs back in the back again. The customers behind me commented "wow she really doesn't want to be the one to help you!" What was the motivation? Does it even matter ? I'm a customer following the rules and being avoided rudely on purpose and obvious to other customers behind me. Being the only non Caucasian customer at the time, it's hard not to jump to conclusions. Do better Gencarelli's Wayne, NJ bakery!! Don't let one rotten apple spoil it for everyone else. The lady who did end up helping me was nice and professional. With all that said I will no longer patronizing this location. read more

DISGUSTING AND RUDE!! Found a ROACH in a cake I bought. Place has really gone downhill. Workers so rude too. I go elsewhere now. Never returning after years of shopping there. Shame. read more

I love Gencarelli's! For the last two years It's my go to for birthday cakes, cupcakes, pastries and bread. Quality and taste is yummy! Their customer service is exceptional and their prices are affordable. read more

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