Admittedly, I'm a bit spoiled having grown up in Southern NYS where independent bakeries of all…read moretypes were seemingly on every corner. Central Jersey has some independent shops but it's largely Wegmans and ShopRite wearing the baker's apron. In that dessert desert we now have Paris Baguette filling the void. Their cakes and pastries are very good... they should be as they are as the Parisians like to say... hors de prix. In a desert, the thirsty can't be too choosy. Five stars for being there.

I don't usually post warnings like this, but I feel I should share this so others are aware of what…read morehappened. I purchased an ice cream birthday cake in person at the Paris Baguette in Chimney Rock (Bridgewater). Paris Baguette It was sold to me as a finished cake and taken from the back of the store. When we opened it at our birthday dinner, we discovered the cake was incomplete with visible missing portions. The box was also labeled "WASTE," which I only noticed afterward. That alone is extremely concerning for something sold directly to a customer for a celebration. This was meant to be the centerpiece of a birthday gathering, and instead it became an embarrassing and upsetting moment in front of family. When I returned to the store, I was initially told by a staff member named Carla that it was a "display cake," which did not reflect how it was sold to me. During the negative interactions that followed, the issue was repeatedly dismissed as "just an ice cream cake," which was completely inappropriate and extremely rude given the situation. The store manager did step in, apologized, and offered a refund and replacement, which I acknowledge. However, the core issue remains serious: a customer should not be sold something labeled "WASTE," and display or non-sale items should never be confused with products being sold as finished birthday cakes. Management should really take a hard look at how items are handled in-store and properly train staff on how to manage both product handling and customer communications. I'm sharing this as a caution to others: if you are purchasing cakes or special items from this location, double-check exactly what you are being given before leaving the store. A birthday cake represents a moment, so no, it's not "just an ice cream cake"!

Very delicious cakes, not too sugary and very well presented-- helpful staff plus open late on a…read moreSunday

Decided to pop in here after lunch. New spot maybe here a…read moreyr. Japanese bakery. Do not have nearly the American sugar rush taste from bakery goods. But a very health good taste that has me double guessing the American sugar products. Good flavors without the sugar rush. Makes for better health. I came home with a number of things to try. They have a location in Edison and one in Fort Lee. This Green Brook location is the only one with a live kitchen. Stop in and give them a try

I called from out of state to have cookies made with my company logo. I've never been here before…read moreand took a chance. They were gorgeous! I don't like iced cookies because the icing is usually too thick and sweet - generally, the prettier the cookie, the worse it tastes. Not the case here! The short bread was amazing and the icing was light and yummy. These were an absolute hit with everyone!! I'll be back!!

Picked up some pastries for dinner. I found them to be cream filled but light! The coconut and…read morelemon cake bars were good and light ixn flavor. The espresso cake slice was a strong espresso flavor that paired well with coffee. It's a small bakery, we saw one staff member when we stopped in but they gave great, personal service. From the cabinet and other reviews, seems they also do custom cakes (something to keep in mind!)

I am not sure if I am going to blow the cover on this place as a well-hidden local gem, but it was…read morean unexpected find for me, and I felt a need to let others know. I was looking for a good baguette in my neighborhood for a while. But as simple as a baguette may seem, making a tasty one is an art. I was running some errands when I suddenly felt pekish. I saw on Yelp that there was an "authentic French bakery" nearby and decided, "Why not?" Originally, I was thinking of getting a quiche, but as I got into the store, I decided to switch to an avocado egg sandwich. I am sure quiche is good, but I was impressed by the sandwich. It came on the plate with very fresh salad greens. Greens there fresh and sauce tangy, just what one needs to cut through the richness of avocado and egg. I think I had an entire Avacado cut on it. The avocado itself was just right. But the star of the show, for me, was a baguette! I inhaled the entire dish and asked if they sell baguettes on their own, which they do. The bakery associate told me they just ran out, but they are baking new ones now. If I wait 10-15 minutes, I will get a freshly baked one. I could not believe my lack. They came as promises and they were great, just smell alone was to die for There are so many other things I want to try, so I'll definitely be back. Thank you guys, you all made my day!

This is a really cool bakery café with Wi-Fi, making it a great spot to relax, read, and enjoy some…read moregood snacks, desserts, or drinks. The decor is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere feels cozy. You order at the counter, and the staff member who helped us was kind and very helpful. We ordered quite a few things; the avocado toast with eggs was fresh and satisfying, the raspberry tea was lovely, and the L'Exotique mango mousse was absolutely delicious. Overall, a really nice spot for a casual brunch or sweet treat. I'd definitely come back!

Staff were very friendly. Located downtown and street…read moreparking available. Came after running a 5k in town. I originally just got a big sprinkle sugar cookie for the girls to split and the I believe owner, gave to the girls for free and I got an iced black coffee. The ice cubes were iced coffee-- brilliant.

Everything was so very fresh and amazing selection. The magnificent cannolis were made to order and…read moreeverybody loved them!

The Manville Pastry Shoppe is a place you must go and stop by if you are an out of towner passing…read morethru. The staff is awesome, friendly, kind. I consider them my family (Cate, Mike, Ron, Richie, Nicole). The selections are the best and I will call Ron ( Uncle Ron), he makes the best cookies daily). The Pastries, Cakes and Donuts are to die for. You will never get a donut like theirs any where. My wife and I drive 6 miles each morning out of our way to work to go get coffee (the best fresh brewed) and breakfast to have driving to work. ( a Cookie and Pastry) BTW- the Rolls and whipped butter will melt in your mouth. Stop by and meet the family run pastry shoppe for years and get a great laugh in with Mike the baker !

I stopped in on St. Patrick's Day hoping for some yummy cookies and a loaf of Irish soda bread…read more They sure had plenty of good looking cookies and a few loaves of the bread so I was excited. They sure had woman behind the counter was very nice and helped me right away. When I got home we ( my Mom, Dad, and I tried a cookie. We all thought it was unfortunately too dry and pretty tasteless. Later on we tried the Irish Soda bread which we did not particularly like as well. That too was very dry and kind of crumbly. The coating of flour on top was too much and left a dryness in my mouth. It was not a good experience for me and I'm not sure if I'll ever go back.

I wanted to try this a few months ago but they had closed already so I'm glad I was able to try it…read morethis time. Being married to a Filipino, you gotta try Ube! Pretty homey feel when you walk into the store. There was a cute selfie wall when you walk to the register. The menu is pretty extensive. I debated getting a drink but was so full from lunch that I got a box of the ube crinkle instead. My husband did order an ube shake for him and my son, so the three of us shared. First I noticed that people don't come here for one drink- people leave with 4-5! Everything looked so good coming out that I couldn't wait to try my husband's shake. Staff was friendly and place was clean! They did have those floor fans going on which I assume was to try the wet footprints from the melting snow outside, so I think that made the restaurant louder the it is. The ube shake was delicious! It was a little hard to drink at first because it was made pretty icy. I'd prefer mine to be a little smoother, but not a huge thing since it'll just melt. My 5 year old LOVED the "ice cream". He drank a good amount which was shocking. I had the ube crinkle when I got home and it was SO good. It was the perfect softness and it wasn't overly powered on top. I ended up eating a second one, which I normally would never do but I couldn't help myself! It wasn't overly sweet or coated with powder and the softness just made it that much better. Would I come back? I would if I happen to be in the area, I will definitely stop by to try the rest of their cakes/drinks!

Stopped by before the ambee yelp event to grab some treats as I am almost never in the somerville…read morearea Small space but very colorful and purple! (My fav color) Tons of ube and pandan and coconut goodies that go beyond your basic desserts, it truly was so hard to choose. My family doesn't eat eggs and I wanted to bring back something for them and the girl at the counter was extremely friendly and helpful at directing me towards suitable desserts. Also love that it seemed like a small family owned operation I opted for the calamansi drink which was perfect for a 90 degree spring day and a pandan coconut pudding to bring home. I wish the pudding was a bit less sweet (I tend to dislike overly sweet things) but overall, this is the most extensive filipino dessert place I've found in the tri- state area and I will be back if I'm around somerville again

Excellent large selection and Excellent quality of Bakery products. Has very good selection of…read morequality products.

The best French pastry shop in the area. Keep in mind this is french style so if you prefer Italian…read morestyle pastries, it may not be your cup of My husband got me a napoleon. It was dense, rich, fresh and flaky for a great price. He got himself a cupcake that he loved.

As a returning customer, I had to stop by Blue Sheep Bake Shop's new location. They've moved from…read moretheir old spot on Division Street to Main Street. It's a short walk away, and they are now in Epic Cookies' old location. This new space is bigger and more front and center. A lot of people did not realize that their old location was even there on Division Street, until I took them there. They just opened this location about three days ago, so it was pretty busy when I visited today, and even Karin and her husband were in there helping out! Both very kind people! I came in for my favorite "Death by Chocolate" cupcake and was excited to try two new flavors, Coconut Guava and Lemon Raspberry. I usually check their website ahead of time to see what seasonal cupcakes they have before visiting, I saw those and rush over here. P.s. please bring back the Versailles Cupcake from Summer '25! That raspberry filling is heaven sent, and part of the reason why I came by to try the Lemon raspberry flavor! Even with the rush, the staff was just as friendly as always. I really love it here and always bring my family and friends when they are in town! I'll definitely miss the charm of the old location, but I'm excited for them in this new space and hope that it works out well for them!

Hello just to respond to the owner. Im ok if the price goes…read moreup i understand. Money is not the problem or my complaint Im driving almost an hour and i always buy 5-6 bars at a time My only issue is that the topping changed before it was some granola or oats topping Now its some crumble or something i dont know what ti is but it doesnt taste the same or good as before .. . I drove to boston because i was in the mood for good pasta .. My time is more important than money when i take time to drive somewhere and the food has changed .. please go back to the other toppings you had and ill gladly come back with no hesitation ... Thank you very much

Great morocho and a ton of pastries to choose from! I got to try the pan de sal and quimbolito,…read moreDELICIOUS! Will definitely be back to try more!

I always drive past this bakery and I always say to myself I wanna see what this bakery offers. So…read moreI finally went and I'm so glad I did! The place isn't big but they do have a couple of tables. I've only tried their beef empanadas and chocolate croissant and they were both so delicious! The beef empanada is shredded beef and not ground beef which I really appreciated. They also give you a sauce for the empanada and that's also really good! They also have breakfast and lunch options which I'm sure I'll try another time. And everyone who works there are very friendly and helpful! I highly recommend this place.