Calandra's bakery in Newark has so many yummy treats to choose from. The tiramisu, cheesecake,…read morecarrot cake cupcakes, slices and cakes are absolutely delicious. The beautiful cakes for special occasions or just a Happy Day treat are perfect! The Italian bread is delicious and always fresh. You can't find old school Italian bread like that. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. The girls make each customer feel special and not rushed. They recommend favorites of theirs and each time make perfect choices to add new favorites to my family's list. I truly recommend this fabulous bakery.

This is strictly for delivery. Their desserts are great. The cheesecake and tiramisu were the…read morereally good. I liked how they packaged it as well, so no one could get into it for the delivery.

I asked for a custom cake. I sent a picture that I wanted on it, and described the rest. I asked…read morethat it look like a suitcase, I asked that they ice it in a color that complements the picture, that they fill the open space with various passport stamps and the like. I told them I needed a non-dairy cake, and they were able to accommodate. They delivered an incredible work of art. It tasted great too. Enough with the words, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

I received some cupcakes from here for my birthday. (Sorry no photos; they got smashed in the car,…read morelol). Two of the cupcakes were smaller and the other was very large and I ate in two segments. They attacked a lollipop to one of the cupcakes. They were all very good and rich in nature, but not too sweet.

Excellent patties they have beef and cod fish both were delicious friendly staff and clean bakery…read more I also got the carrot cake which was definitely homemade you can even see the shreds of carrots it was worth the trip if you are into Haitian-style patties. I would describe them as a croissant mixed with a patty like texture very good they just don't pack it with a lot of meat.

Their patties are so delicious ! I'm so so so in love. One bite you can taste the deliciousness of…read moreit. I swear breathtaking.

I emailed this establishment for a custom birthday cake and never heard back so I figured they…read morewere busy and decided to stop in. Upon arrival it was evident they were closed despite their operating hours being posted and I am assuming they may be closed for good as the place was completely empty :(

Very cute place, small interior, but the sweets were good. They open early for breakfast pastries,…read morebut I did some not long after their opening and late in the day, so there wasn't much selection, but probably different as they grow their business. The interior is really small (so if crowded it's hard to see if there's a line - maybe a number grab system would work?) and when I went, there was no signage on the products, so I had a lot of "what's that - how much?" questions but didn't want to hold up the line. I think a little more signage could also help speed the line along if people look over the day's selection early. I got a nice pastry, but I do not recall the name (to my signage point) but it seemed really unique! The employees were very friendly, and I believe it was Dadzie himself who mentioned the breakfast options. I look forward to coming again. This is a nice addition to the community.

I'm so happy to have tasted the bean pies which were a staple of my youth. These pies are all that…read moreand more! You MUST taste these pies!!! In fact, the pies are so good I wanted to start selling them but didn't know where to get them. This was about 10yrs ago before the labeling was added. Or, it may be that the guy I was buying them from would take the label off because he didn't want anyone to know his source. LOL! I moved out of town and hadn't been back. Well I returned for a visit yesterday and actually ran into the same guy who was selling the pies back then. He's still selling them! So I had to get at least two! The guy vaguely recognized me. I bought the pies and to my surprise they had a label on them with the address to the company! Whoohoo!!! My prays had been finally answered! Well now that I've been reunited with Pure Love I'll be ordering some pies and introducing them to my family as well as buying some for my grand children to sell. This will be a good way to get them started as young entrepreneurs. Thanks for creating such delicious pies without a ton of chemical ingredients. Wish you all the best and much success! I'll have to try some of your other items too. #BestPiesInTheLand

Support local businesses!…read more On a Sunday afternoon I came in to satisfy my sweet tooth. I opted for the Strawberry Swirl cake for myself and oatmeal raisin cookies for my mom. Prices are very reasonable.... A slice of the strawberry swirl cake was $6. The oatmeal raisin cookies come with 4 for $3. The strawberry swirl cake was sooooo good! I actually felt bad that I didn't buy a slice for my mom. When I visited they were only accepting cash and didn't have change for a $20. Taking a star away for the lack of payment options.

You have to stop by if you get a chance. Had the blueberry cheesecake and it was amazing! So good…read moreand tasty! I can't wait to stop by for other flavors. Service was amazing the lady had a big smile and friendly personality . Ambiance is cute you can def have a seat to enjoy your dessert.

Saw today at Little Falls Farmers Market. I was trying to pass but employee asked if would like a…read morefree sample. I saw menu with peaches & cream I had to try. $10 later I walked out with a jar. Was awesome I should have bought more. Thank you.

NOW this is what you call a good ass bake shop. Walked in to three friendly regular patrons and…read moreowner. Smelled heavenly in here. We asked about all the flavors and ingredients (due to certain allergies). Good to know that everything on display could be eaten. Presentation of the baked goods were on point. It felt good speaking with everyone and what their favorites are. Shared a few stories and felt like a family atmosphere. We began talking about how i love oatmeal cookies; but with no raIsins. To my surprise, I was presented with an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie ; lord have mercy was it so so good. Gooey, fresh, flavorful just right. I had to get some to take home for the Netflix binge. The chocolate chip cookie also was awesome. Semi-sweet with a hint of goodness. You can tell that love and time go into these treats. The cupcakes are off the chain too. Moist, good frosting, right size. You can tell that they were madE from scratch and don't have the boxed taste like some other bakeries. That makes all the difference. Quality to me is Job #1 and this place has it. The carrot is also good and i normally don't eat it, but this one is irresistibly good!! Lastly got a good cup of coffee, steamed milk, great beans. Better than many of these other places. Overall, they have some goodies for everyone. This will be my new go to for my sweet-tooth!!

back in 2011 I heard about Willow & Olivia from Elvis Duran and the Morning show on Z100 here in…read moreNYC, for the longest time I followed them, ordered cake pops, truffles, cakes, you name it, I ordered it. Now 7 years later they finally opened their brick and mortar location. OH. MY. GOD. where have you been all my life? crumb cake, blueberry crumb cake, black and white cookies, cupcakes, croissants, danishes, raspberry bars, its pastry and baked goods NIRVANA! When I tell you I bought one to two of everything I kid you not. I literally bought out the last two crumb cakes and the person behind me groaned in agony! Sorry lady! you snooze you loose! they say a little magic in every bite? More like a little bit of heaven or is that fairy dust (not that naughty stuff!) either way this stuff is AMAZING! Crumb cake, so moist and delicious, makes a mess everywhere (the only way to eat crumb cake) the raspberry almond bar? you can taste the amount of care and dedication that went into making that bar. The espresso? Top Shelf baby. I could spend a lazy afternoon in here getting my sugar high on. seating is adequate for parties and the bathroom is baby friendly!! changing table and all! street parking is available and they take plastic (Square) Can not wait to come back and buy them out again!! Met the owner and she's probably one of the sweetest kind hearted people I know. I always love supporting small family businesses. This place is run with love and passion. The attention to detail in the fairy village, the fixtures, the pillows with the name on them, everything. I can't express how much I love this place! I made the trek all the way from Southern Brooklyn to West Orange just to grab some of these amazing pastries and let me tell you. WELL WORTH IT!

First of all... Big shouts out to Mom. The chicken and waffles is out of this world. His mother has…read morebeen blessed with the hands of God because that seasoning in the chicken is amazing. Buttery waffle. Melted butter and syrup crumbled bacon. It's delectable. Now the slutty brownie .... Man I can honestly say since that one slice I haven't had a cheesecake more moist and decadent than that slice from Anthony's. Food is something the world can agree on. Anthony I appreciate you. If you love good food, good dessert, great service and a family oriented environment you should go to Anthony's

Let's get into it. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The menu had something for everyone!…read morePlenty of house made deserts and treats. Staff is nice and friendly. However, you'll be waiting sometime for your food to come out and that took away from my experience. By the time the food came out, the ice in my drink was completely melted. The tater tots were okay, a little in the Luke warm side when they came out. The empanada was good and cheesy. The sunny side eggs were a good touch. The bread pudding was okay, could have been warmer. It was an okay experience!

The moisture The adorable young people with their wonderful…read morekindness and service. The CAKE!!!! The store is small but mighty! Xoxo Top Gem of Newark!! Faithful customer for over 5 years.

Hunting for something sweet and not mass produced led me to this small bakery. It's aa bit off the…read morebeaten path in Newark, not far from Military Park but worth the walk. Get the double chocolate. This was the best cupcake I've had in a long time. It was exceptionally moist and the icing was not too sweet. 10/10 would go back again.