If you're in Clifton and you're craving baked delights at a reasonable price. Look no further than…read moreStyertowne. My uncle brought me in today because he swears by this place and gets excited to go before work each day. As soon as you walk in the smell and the aroma immediately smacks you in the face. The staff are friendly and the bakery is intimate in its design. When you enter, you're greeted by cakes and cookies and a variety of selections. Def worth stopping by!

I waited a long time to post this review as I wanted to make sure that I was being reasonable and…read morenot reacting out of anger. I went here last year around Thanksgiving as I have been a big fan of this bakery for many years. I actually drive almost 30 minutes for treats to bring my family for the holidays. It was busy when I went in and a I waited in line for my turn. Once the man in front of me ordered, and the young blonde girl behind the counter called next, I went to place my order and the man in front of me mistakenly thought he could have her do the rest of his order. I still tried to get her attention, but she refused to even look at me. Here I will note that I look very different from the other patrons in the bakery at the time... take that for what it's worth. The other workers saw this happening, and didnt acknowledge how I was being ignored by this girl. The middle aged woman who works there, who I have bought from for years, then went to help the person after me... what kind of service is that? The crazy thing is the man in front of me even apologized for what he did because he was confused by what was going on, and the middle aged women STILL DID NOT HELP ME. I always thought she was a manager or owner... perhaps she doesn't like people with my skin color. Who knows. Finally, after an upsetting amount of time where I was feeling humiliated, a brown haired girl (with absolutely great eye makeup said she would help me). Good to know one decent person works there. I used to go there regularly when I worked in the area and stopped going as often, but I will never go again and have stopped recommending it to others. For the area, there are plenty of bakeries without people like this blonde girl, who would love to have a diverse group clientele who doesn't look just like them :) Avoid this place if you don't want to be treated like a second class citizen. The way I was treated was disgusting and shameful.

Another home run breakfast treat with flavorful dark roasted coffee and pastry not too sweet.read more

I loved the pastry display here and how it's easy to see both the product names, ingredients,…read moreprices and grab and go yourself. For some reason, a lot of bakeries hide this information so it ends up being a lot of questions for information that should be standard. And there is a great variety in pastries so there is something for everyone. We got the cinnamon apple pie and the blueberry cream cheese pastry which were both pretty and great blend of pastry and filling. The best thing we got, though, was the pineapple cranberry pastry. It was such a unique flavor combination and so soft, it felt more special. They had an array from breakfast to dessert pastries including some beautiful-looking cakes. The checkout process was quick, and there was plenty of seating for dine in, but they packed up neatly to go. The parking area can get crowded, but there is a lot of parking available. I was very impressed by the selection and the product quality. Can't wait to try some more soon!

UPDATE: A couple of weeks ago, I stopped in Mattarello's to pick up a few pastries. I purchased a…read moremini cannoli and a plain and chocolate biscotti. (Please see attached photos). All of them were delicious! Think the biscotti was the best I ever had! I figured this would be a great place to order a Thanksgiving dessert. Last Sunday, I stopped back in. Sunima was absolutely wonderful answering all my questions about the different pies and cakes. I ended up ordering 8 inch fruit tart. (Please see attached photo). It was $52 plus tax. Totally worth the money. On 11/26, I stopped back in to pick up my order. The fruit tart was already. Thank you Mattarello's! The fruit tart was the hit of all Thanksgiving desserts.

The cookies are amazing! I put them on the microwave for 30 seconds and they melt in your mouth. I…read moream always greeted and helped right away. Clean airy cafe with lots of tables.

Stopped by here for a Yelp event. The place was empty. Walked in a stood at the front counter for…read moreabout three or four minutes before I was noticed. The place was not busy at all. Conversations by staff in the back were not professional. Curses spoken back and forth. Customer service was horrible. The cookies were under cooked and non enjoyable.

If you have a late-night sweet tooth, you have to check out Cookie Connect. What makes their…read morecookies so good is the perfect balance of flavor. They satisfy your craving without it being too sugary, which is a big win for me! The cookies are baked fresh to order. I highly recommend the Birthday Cake and the S'mores if you're not sure what to try first. They are all delicious! Their service is quick and not too much to complain about. Their late-night hours are also a huge game-changer, and every location I've been to has a unique, fun vibe. It's the perfect place to grab a satisfying cookie and end your night on a high note with friends.

I just found this bakery located in the Allwood section of Clifton. It's sorta hidden on Market…read moreSt. among the other storefronts. The service was very nice and the day I stopped in I was only looking for a couple of round rolls. The rolls were solid. They had plenty of baked goods to choose from and I will definitely be back to give them a shot. Parking is plentiful so no worries there.

Passed here while picking up some food and had to stop in and JUST BROWSE. Well we all know that…read more didn't happen. Moment of walking in smelled amazing. Everything looked fresh. I couldn't go home empty handed. Bought spinach and cheese empanada,black and white cookie and a few apple things. Fresh and amazing.... Almost forgot... carrot cake was moist and fresh....

OMG! Wheee to start? We had a wonderful selection of pastries and goodies from here for…read moreThanksgiving. Everything was to die for. I especially liked the mini chocolate mousse like bomb. The hazelnut flavor was so yummy. I would definitely go back and make the trip, especially for those. Everyone in my family enjoyed all of the goodies that we picked up. Thank you so much.

This bakery is easily one of my favorite bakeries in New Jersey. The service is always quick and…read morehassle-free, which makes every visit a pleasure. Their cakes and cookies are consistently fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. A true gem for anyone with a sweet tooth! Its super clean too.

I've said this before and I will say it again, TAKE THEIR CAKE DECORATING CLASSES! Or actually,…read moredon't because they fill up fast. I've now taken 4 classes this year. Do I have anything to do with them after the class? Nope, but I love taking the classes that to the most recent one, I brought 3 friends and was yelled at by another for them not being invited, whoops. I usually end up donating the cake to a local firehouse. The class is such a fun time and Christina is awesome at facilitating. She lets you have full creative freedom when decorating. And the cakes are always delicious. This most recent one was a strawberry lemonade flavor and another was Neapolitan which I got compliments on both, even though I've only done the decorating. I'm excited to see what they have next!

I ordered a pull a part cupcake cake, number 9, Fortnite themed for my son's birthday. The entire…read moreexperience was so easy from start to finish. From the convenient user-friendly website ordering system, payment system, and seamless correspondence with Polkadot Cake Shop, I knew I was working with a true pro. I sent a picture of what I envisioned and got exactly that and even better. I've never had any service where I have provided a picture and gotten the EXACT results! Just blown away. The ingredients of the cupcakes were top notch as well, tasted so good, my guests were commenting how it was the best cupcake frosting they have ever tasted. And the 'icing on the cake' was that we received a premium custom-made cake at a reasonable price! I will definitely be using Polkadot Cake Shop for future events, thanks for making my son's birthday a memorable one!

In 1983, I arrived in New Jersey to begin my professional football journey with the New York…read moreGiants. As a young kid from Louisiana, one of the first things I missed was the culture, flavor, and sweet treats that reminded me of home in New Orleans. Back then, my teammates used to tease me relentlessly about being the "fat rookie from Louisiana" because I was always chasing pralines, cookies, pastries, and every sugary delight imaginable. Not long after arriving, I stumbled upon a hidden gem that instantly made me feel at home -- Lyndhurst Pastry Shop. This led me to "SACKING" tons of NFC QB's over the years. From day one, Paulette, Jerry, her father, and the entire staff have treated me like family. Decades later, they are still absolutely knocking it out of the park. Whether it's their incredible Italian ice, authentic cannoli, specialty cookies, or my personal weakness -- their unbelievable apple rings -- this place never disappoints. Truth be told, I can't stop there without bringing one home for my wife. Some places serve food. Others serve memories, tradition, and comfort. Lyndhurst Pastry Shop has done that for me for over 40 years. A true North Jersey institution. Five stars isn't enough -- if I could give them 10 stars, I absolutely would. Leonard A. Marshall 2 X Super Bowl Champion Giants Ring of Honor 2022

The Lyndhurst Pastry Shop located on Ridge Road is an iconic must visit during the holiday season…read more There quality pastry, cookie, pie, bread, and cakes are without peer and their staff is always professional and top rate. I ordered the Christmas Honey balls ($19.95) and the Fudge Layer Cake ($29.50) and while I disagree with the credit card fee being passed to the consumer, the quality of the product exceeds that cost. Inside the venue is a true classic bakery atmosphere and while there is usually a line, the service is brisk and moves fairly quickly. If you want to impress your holiday season guests, family or friends, the LPS is the right venue for traditional Italian baked goods and desserts! As i return to NJ for the holidays, I will make at least three or four stops at LPS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!