I've had several of the bakery items from The Baker's Tale but the carrot is my favorite. It is not…read moretoo sweet, as so many carrot cakes can be. The frosting and cake body complement each others' flavors very well. 'Luscious frosting! And the cake's texture would not make anyone suspect it's gluten-free. I'm also a huge fan of their gluten free lemon bars. Like the carrot cake, they are not too sweet. 'Not too sour, either. The whipped cream on top and ratio of custard to crust are appropriately balanced so that none of those elements overpowers the others (in flavor or texture). In addition to their products being delicious, everything is so fresh. I'm looking forward to trying some of their breakfast items from the grill soon. Also, because their staff is friendly and helpful, buying things there is a really pleasant experience. Such a great place to stop into for breakfast and/or a sweet treat!

I recently discovered Mad Batters/The Baker's Tale in Highland, and I'm a fan! These two bakeries…read moreoperate out of the same building - one is gluten-free and the other isn't. The pumpkin cheesecake from Baker's Tale with the rum whipped cream is out of this world good. I went back to buy up what they had in the case, because it's so delicious! I've also had their chocolate coconut scones that they supply to Mercat 1915, and those are also divine! Can't wait to try even more.

If we are in the area. We might stop by to pick up coffee and a pastry to nosh…read more One of the questions Yelp asks: is it pricey? It may seem that way, but you're paying for quality, and you get it. There are a few tables inside that seat four and some under the overhang. It's the baked goods that are the showstoppers. All of them are beautiful to look at and a delight on the tongue. They are not excessively sweet. It seems their forte is wedding cakes.

This was our second visit to Pastry Garden. Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking, it's a…read moreconvenient stop while running errands or shopping in the area. Our first experience, a little over a year ago, was fantastic. The staff was friendly and helpful, the prices were reasonable, and the pastries were delicious. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to those memories. We stopped in shortly after opening to pick up some desserts for the three-hour drive home. Despite being one of the only customers there, we were not acknowledged for over five minutes and eventually had to ask if we could place an order. It wasn't the most welcoming start to our visit. We ordered two large cupcakes and two regular cupcakes and were surprised by the prices. The large cupcakes, which were only slightly bigger than the regular ones, were $6.00 each. The regular cupcakes were $3.25 each and were about the size of the mini cupcakes you might find at a grocery store bakery. We chose simple flavors--chocolate with chocolate frosting and vanilla with chocolate frosting--so there wasn't anything particularly unique or specialty-inspired to justify the higher cost. Unfortunately, the cupcakes themselves were disappointing. The cake was dry, and the frosting was very stiff, which made them less enjoyable than we had hoped. Given the price point, we expected a much fresher and more flavorful product. It's always disappointing when a place you once loved doesn't deliver the same experience on a return visit. While we have fond memories of our first stop at Pastry Garden, this visit left us underwhelmed, and sadly, it's not a place we'll be rushing back to.

Generally their baked goods are terrific, yet this last time-- very tasteless. The cupcakes were…read morestale and felt like biting into saw dust; the mocha "thing" was creamed to the hilt but didn't taste like anything-- 'cause tasteless and the napoleon was sugared to the hilt. We actually contributed these items to the garbage bin. A waste of $$, time --and attempted use of taste buds!! So out of character! What's up Deisings??

Always grab desserts to share from this local spot! Cookie selection is awesome and everyone always…read moreappreciates these sweet treats! Service is quick and friendly. Classic cornerstone bakery in the heart of uptown.

This review is strictly for the bakery, I didn't go to the cafe…read more I thought I'd be rating this highly based on nostalgia, but no, these are the best rugelach I've had in years! Not just flavorful but also the perfect level of moistness and flakiness in the texture. The poppy danish was also excellent (though the single serving was a bit much for breakfast!), and the famous raisin pumpernickel is solid although it wasn't my highlight.

Mandatory stop every visit to Ellenville. The fresh baked Raisin Pumpernickel is delicious.read more

Great desserts, and Ruth is very friendly. You can get many of the pies and cakes in a smaller…read moresize, which is great for single portions. I tried the Buttermilk Coconut and Carrot Cake so far. The coconut had the creamiest crust I've ever tried, and the carrot cake was very moist, with a sweet icing. I can't wait to try more.

I ordered a carrot cake from Ruth's. When I arrived to pick it up (late in the afternoon), I got…read morethe strong impression that she had stayed open just for me -- above and beyond the call of duty. The cake she had waiting for me was a masterpiece -- moist, delicious, sweet but not too sweet, spiced perfectly. It had a beautiful homemade look, not like a typical bakery carrot cake at all. By far the best carrot cake I've ever had, and it was the hit of the birthday party.

Got some desserts from here for my girlfriend for Valentine's Day and our minds were blown. The…read morechocolate mousse is the lightest chocolate mouse we've ever had, the pistachio chocolate cookies were amazing. There was also this raspberry bar that I forgot the name of but it was crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside, that one was definitely our favorite. Also it's so cute inside! All pink with what seemed like a hand-built cabana decoration around the register. Everyone was super friendly, and I'll definitely be back to share these amazing desserts with some friends and family. Sorry all the desserts pictured already have bites taken out! Couldn't resist!

We reached at this place at the closing time on Christmas Eve. They had already packed their 2-3…read morepieces desserts that were remaining. When we reached I asked them if they had anything left since the display looked empty. We bought one yuzu tart and one coffee/chocolate based tart. For the first time in my life non chocolate flavor was my first choice. It was soo delicious. I would definitely recommend this place and would surely go to try on the remaining desserts. People who worked there were nice too plus ambiance is very cute! Went there again the second time and trust me their desserts are exceptional. Great flavor, amazing desserts.

We arrived around 1pm and the cafe was not too busy. The space is light but there is limited…read moreseating and people tend to linger. By the time we left the cafe was packed, we later learned classes let out at either 1:30pm or 3pm which accounted for the increased traffic. You order from the counter, receive a number, and wait for someone to bring your food, we did not wait long for our food to arrive and the students working front of the house asked if we needed anything and quickly attended to our needs. The fired artichoke hearts were the standout. Perfectly breaded and fried, they were spectacular without the dipping sauce! Don't get me wrong the sauce was great and added layers of taste but you didn't need it to make the dish better. The street Corn Salad was generous but it a salad. It's not that I wouldn't recommend but keep your expectations low!

Had the Croque Monsieur and the BBQ Brisket Sandwich. The BBQ brisket sandwich was a bit salty to…read moremy tasting. The Croque Monsieur was cheesy and good. Also had 3 desserts, the raspberry tart, honey lemon blueberry donut, and strawberry ganache. All were delicious and fresh.

We've been here twice as we live relatively close. While the selection isn't abundant, the quality…read moremore than makes up for it. These cookies are pure magic! Perfectly crisp on the outside and doughy on the inside! We tried the cheesecake on our second visit and as someone who really isn't a fan of cheesecake, this one completely won me over! It was the airiest, lightest cheesecake I've ever had! It had a light vanilla taste, not overpowering in the least. absolutely delicious! They also sell cinnamon buns but we haven't enjoyed those...yet! The owner is extremely kind and loves to hear about our area as he's just moved up here from NYC. It's a definite, must stop! It's in a pretty rural area so for most it will be a destination stop but so worth it!

How can anyone resist in checking this place out when it's name is "World's Best Dough"? We…read morecertainly couldn't, so here we are. They have a good size outdoor space but surprisingly the inside is not that big. A few tables and chairs, but mostly a large display window for all of the large scrumptious cookies and ordering counter. They just opened not too long ago so only offers cookies. There would be more on the menu, like cinnamon buns and cheese cakes. The cookie will run you $6.50 per cookie, a bit steep but it seems that everything is nowadays. I do have to admit that the cookie is BIG and THICK. The server said each cookie weights 0.5 lb! You can definitely share one between a couple of people. We got a white chocolate snicker doodle and a chocolate Nutella cookie. They come in a nice paper box and the cookies are still warm when you bite into them!!! Soft, Gooey, Decadent!! Every bite is yummy, chewy goodness!!! Highly recommend to try for yourself. They should really serve these cookies with a glass of milk or tea. I would totally give it 5Stars if it wasn't for the steep price. But, of course I'll be back to try their cinnamon buns and cheese cakes when they are available!! Come check it out and satisfy your sweet tooth.