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!

The layout of the bakery it's a bit odd I think because it's just a huge space and it confuses you…read more The one side is for bread and the other for pastries. I ordered four pastries and grabbed 2 breads to try. Everything absolutely delicious. The chocolate croissant could have used a little more filling but other than that great flaky crust.

Took a trip to Patis in Lyndhurst and thoroughly enjoyed the food The croissants were crisp and…read moreflakey. The coffee was fresh/hot and rich My only issue was with the service as it was almost 20 min to get my breakfast sandwich The staff seemed disorganized. Maybe they're new? I feel like it lacked a warm feel as far as ambiance goes. Tables were not cleaned off after use They were all full of crumbs The window displays are empty looking and have to be cleaned. It just doesn't give a good vibe where I would want to come for a meal. The one thing I did appreciate is a sink to wash your hands outside of the bathroom but there were no towels to dry your hands. When I told the staff they didn't seem like they cared much It's not around the corner for me so doubt I would return I can find closer places that sell good croissants

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!

My favorite bakery in New Jersey. Excellent breads and rolls, cookies and pastries are outstanding…read moreas are their cakes. Delivering high quality specialty cookies for the holidays that are difficult to find. Also their subs on their freshly baked bread are outstanding

Petcher's in Harrison. Mazur's in Lyndhurst…read more Brother's in Kearny. Vitello's in Nutley. Every (baking) empire eventually... crumbles. (Dad's gotta dan pun, we can't help ourselves.) With all the old guard now in the history books I began searching for a new reliable bakery. Very first visit here and... I was on the fence. Second visit... okay, I'm a fan. Subsequent visits... actually I'm a big fan. From red velvet cookies to Sfogliatella to carrot cake - they have more than enough treats to quell your sweet tooth. The breads (the reason I find myself here most times) - incredible. Rolls (of varying sizes) as well as a damn perfect bastone (crunchy and flaky, ready to be piled high for a sandwich) not to mention... the almighty Pizza Bread?! Oh, yeah. A bit more rare to find but the only proper 'pane' if/when you're going to make an Italian hot dog. They also have a side/section with a full deli if savory is more your speed. Cool staff. Good pricing. Metered street parking but be warned... this one specific street feels more like a strip mall - with probably a dozen businesses (liquor stores to salons to fitness centers to a few restaurants to...) - all vying for those spots. (And if you ever need an icebreaker at a social gathering... tell 'em "da Vinci" wasn't actually Leonardo's last name. You're sure to be a hit at the party!)

What happened to a phenomenal beef empanadas? Best I ever had…read more Now not as tasty and much smaller ??? We need an explanation

I love the pastries, they were flavorful and fresh! Our hot chocolates were frothy and hot enough…read moreto my liking. Our barista was very nice and checked in to see how our food was. She suggested warming the food will make it taste better and boy was she right! I'm so glad I was recommended this spot. It's on the corner and inside was a small cute bakery which definitely fits the vibe. I was surprised at how inexpensive the bill was so we made sure to give her a good tip!

Very good and delicious Italian. I haven't been there in…read moreawhile. Need to visit soon. Clean, delicious food, all the locals go here. Used to have a lunch special which was fantastic

Aromi di Napoli is one of those rare bakeries that instantly feels like home. The moment you walk…read morein, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming family vibe that makes the experience just as good as the pastries themselves. Everything here is delicious -- truly, you can't go wrong with anything you choose. Every dessert is made with care and you can taste the freshness and authenticity in every bite. My personal favorite is the Red Velvet. It is absolutely phenomenal -- moist, rich, beautifully crafted. A definite must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth. From the friendly atmosphere to the exceptional sweets, Aromi di Napoli is a gem that keeps you coming back. Highly recommended!

Talk about great service and products! Called local bake shops for a cherry pie and they were all…read moresold out, period. Called this shop and even though they sounded super busy and they had just sold their last one the lady on the phone told me to give her an hour and a half and she would make me the pie. When I got to the place it looked so homie. The ladies at the counter were so welcoming and nice. The pie was deliciously looking and warm, fresh out of the oven. Bought an additional treat and went home to enjoy the tasty cherry pie for our New Year's Eve party. Can't thank them enough for making our dad's only request possible.

I don't know that you could get a true idea of Varrelmann's based on my 1 purchase of a blueberry…read morescone, but here is my review. The shop was quiet on a Sunday morning. My initial thought was that there were not many German style pastries/food like I imagined there might be (cannolis were the 1st item I saw when entering). I chose a blueberry scone to share (the price was steep at $4.50 - it would have been $1 more if I would have paid with a credit card). I the scone was slightly burnt underneath and lacked any real flavor, even the blueberries oddly had almost no flavor. I was excited to visit a German bakery but was left a little underwhelmed.

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.

Service was wonderful and staff are genuinely kind. Cafe is…read moreextremely clean and beautifully decorated. Great ambiance and a rooftop!! Coffee is outstanding with plenty of options . Desserts are scrumptious.

I have only had takeout but place looks nice inside and the coffee smells great…read more The place is always packed. But they go as fast as they can I get the empinads and they are amazing When the weather changes I will eat in