Ordered: Iced Wildflower Latte (~$7): with housemade…read morelavender and rose Iced Cardamom Latte (~$7): with cardamom and organic vanilla Guava Croissant (~$6) Strawberry Cinnamon Roll (~$9) Masa Azul (~$6): Mexican-inspired blue corn bread Aya's take: I'm a sucker for a specialty bakery and have been meaning to try Butter for a while. We stopped by around 9:30am on a Saturday; if you're eyeing a specific item, definitely go early because they had already sold out of some and we got the last Masa Azul which turned out to be my favorite item we got! It's so earthy and nutty with a subtle sweetness from the corn and that delicate butter on top which adds moisture and creaminess to each bite. The Guava Croissant was also a great try; the croissant was flaky and buttery with bites of sweet, tart guava jam inside. The Strawberry Cinnamon Roll was my least favorite; I liked the strawberry cream but wasn't getting cinnamon roll vibes. It needed to be softer, more cinnamony, and some caramelization from the frosting would have really elevated it. Both Iced Lattes we got were actually so well-made! I highly recommend the Iced Wildflower Latte. As someone who usually gets floral flavors like lavender and rose, they nailed it with their housemade syrups. So good and complimented the pastries well. Their containers are not suitable for pastries; they should use boxes instead and I was also a little bummed that their lattes didn't come in their cute cups they show on Instagram. Good try, all in all!

Butter Bakery was one of those places that kept showing up during my research, and after walking by…read moreand seeing a line out the door, I knew I had to double back and see what all the hype was about. Spoiler alert: the hype is justified. The family wanted pastries to go with breakfast, so I stopped in and was immediately impressed by the selection. I had the chance to meet the owner, who was incredibly friendly and happy to recommend some of his personal favorites along with the bakery's best sellers. I also love supporting minority-owned businesses, and everything here is baked fresh in-house. For our haul, I grabbed the Cinnamon Bun, Nutella Pistachio Croissant, Butter Croissant, and a Quesito, along with a hot Lilo Latte. Every single item was phenomenal. The pastries were flaky, buttery, fresh, and packed with flavor. The Nutella Pistachio Croissant was especially memorable, and the cinnamon bun was the perfect balance of soft, sweet, and indulgent. Honestly, everything was so good that I'm already considering another visit tomorrow before I leave just to try more items. The bakery itself is small with no seating, but the setup is charming. I loved how the pastries are displayed almost museum-style behind the glass cases, and being able to see directly into the kitchen adds to the experience. ‍ It gives you confidence that everything is being made with care right there on-site. One thing to note: these pastries are not cheap. But they're also not your average bakery pastries. They're generously sized, made with quality ingredients, and absolutely worth the price. Between the portion sizes and the incredible flavor, I left feeling like I got exactly what I paid for. If you're in Jersey City and love pastries, Butter Bakery is a must-visit. Just be prepared to leave with more than you planned to buy!

Choc O Pain is such a quaint little café with fresh French pastries and bread. Everything we had…read morewas fresh and delicious! The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. Shoutout to Sterling, who recommended some of his favorite pastries to pair with our coffee. Great customer service and such a lovely atmosphere. This place really reminds me of being in France. Definitely worth a visit!

Decided to drop by this place. Got a Babka and a baguette. The Bobco was very good and soft and a…read morenice chocolate goodness. The baguette was OK. It was a little on the thin side. Had a good, slightly sour taste in a good way. No one else was in the place when I went in early and I think they were just opening as a place was still a bit dark. One thing that I think would elevate their offering is to actually keep the pastries and baguettes warm. There's nothing like a warm baguette in the morning to hit the spot.

I stopped by Dulce De Leche for brunch and OMG amazing!!!…read moreWhen u walk into this bakery u smell all of the baked goods in the air! This place is so cute and bright! The display of cakes and treats invite you in!!! They have a nice menu of breakfast and lunch items and the prices are soooo reasonable considering you are getting homemade items made with good ingredients!! I had the chicken BLT which comes on chabatta bread! It was amazing!! Fresh bread, perfectly cooked grilled chicken!! It came with a side of fries which were very tasty too!!!!!! They also have fresh smoothies which i should have gotten....next time for sure!!? I had to grab a few pastries to go! I got the guava and cheese and a few others. They were delicious!!! Best pastries ive had in a very long time!!! This place is my new fav!!! I see why its so popular and spoken so highly of in the city!!! I def want a cake from them for my bday!! Street parking only but try to find parking on a side street to avoid meter parking!!!! I highly recommend grabbing a meal or beverage/sweet from here!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dulce de Leche is one of the most popular businesses in the heights. They are always busy no matter…read morewhen you come. They have a full lineup of pastries, custom cakes, birthday cakes, sandwiches, including hot sandwiches with French fries. There's a refrigerated area with fluffy white bread ham and cheese sandwiches sliced in perfect triangles... these are one of the most popular menu items in the bakery. I always see everyone buying them! I finally tried, and they're as good as they look. They also have a full lineup of coffee and fresh squeezed juice to order. We're lucky to have Dulce de Leche in the neighborhood!

Swung by the hive even though I knew they only had cinnamon rolls on the weekends. They do have…read morefrozen ones however I'm a tourist and have nowhere to bake the frozen ones. I offered for a cereal, milk latte and it was basically a cinnamon latte. I should have asked and clarified what it was before I ordered it. That's on me. Got a massive peanut butter s'mores bar. That was decadent delicious peanut butter gooey . Next time I will offer for a different coffee beverage and hopefully will one day make it back for the cinnamon rolls.

Heard so much about their cinnamon rolls!! So glad I finally got the opportunity to try them. I…read morewaited on line for approx 20 mins. I got the original cinnamon roll and the April special, which was carrot cake. Also got a strawberry shortcake matcha. The rolls are big! Worth the price and wait in my opinion. I preferred the original over the carrot cake. The carrot cake roll had some big pieces of carrot lol a bit unexpected because I assumed the carrots would be a bit more finely grated. but not bad! the carrot taste is just a lot more prominent. strawberry shortcake matcha was good, but I think the cinnamon rolls are the real star here. There's a good amount of seating. Staff is very kind. Def want to come back to try the other special cinnamon roll flavors in the coming months!

We had Cocoa Bakery on our food crawl today because I wanted something sweet after a few savory…read morebites up the road -- and I'm so glad we stopped in. Not only were the desserts delicious (highly recommend the cake truffles) and beautiful (the cupcakes were both gorgeous and tasty), but the shop itself was absolutely adorable. What impressed me most, though, was how accommodating and welcoming they were. They greeted our group of 19 with open arms, invited us all inside, brought out plates and napkins, gave the kids toys to play with, and even treated the moms to free cupcakes for Mother's Day. Such a thoughtful touch. Truly wonderful service and a great experience all around. We'll definitely be back!

We visited Cocoa on our last day in New York, and I'm honestly glad we waited -- if we'd found it…read moresooner, we might not have tried anywhere else! This place has everything. From a wide variety of baked goods (including vegan and gluten-free options -- which more places should offer!) to seriously good iced coffee, it checked all the boxes. I got a cinnamon roll bread that I'm still thinking about. Whether you're looking for a great cup of coffee or something sweet to hit the spot, Cocoa is definitely worth a visit. A perfect little place to support.

I tried the salted caramel bite which was a nice treat and that pairs well with coffee. I wasn't…read moreblown away but I'll be back to try the other goods.

Cozy cafe where you can hang out or work. There are about 4-5 tables inside with additional tables…read morein the back outside. Unfortunately, service is quite slow so I would not recommend stopping here if you're in a rush, but the staff is friendly. I love the banana bread - it's moist and not overly sweet. The Milo hot chocolate was nice on a cold winter day. Looking forward to going back to try a boomerang bite!

Ever since I was little, this has always been my favorite place. Every morning before school I'd go…read moreto get some Chouquettes to munch on and it always made my day! At the time sometimes they would slip in a few extra in the bag. The staff is always so kind, it's a sweet cozy space, and their pastries are phenomenal! I'm surprised more people haven't heard of this place.

It's with great sadness that I write this review. I wish I had done so years ago when Choc·O·Pain…read morewas truly at its prime. After being away from Jersey for about seven years, I came back with high expectations and memories of pastries that once set the standard. The Kouign-Amann used to be the star--beautifully buttery, flaky, crunchy on the outside, and moist on the inside. Now it's dry and lacking the rich flavor it once had. The madeleine was another disappointment: dry and forgettable. To add to the frustration, their policy of not accepting $50 or $100 bills feels unnecessary and inconvenient. The one saving grace, and the reason I'm giving them three stars instead of less, is their financiers. They remain excellent--moist, nutty, and full of flavor, just as I remembered. I truly hope Choc·O·Pain can return to its glory days, because when they're at their best, few bakeries can compare.

Very cute all pink cafe- Great for brunch or lunch. Their food is great but their ambiance is…read moreawesome too. Loved their brunch platters. They have good coffee options too. Great for cute weekend brunch. Easy and fast to find tables.

I pass by this place everyday on my way into work. I've eaten here a few times and normally the…read morefood or drinks are actually pretty good. My issue isn't with the food, but the service or time to make the food. I walked in this morning, trying to get a quick bagel on my way into work! Just a plain non-toasted butter bagel. It took 11 minutes for me to get that. There was one other person's order in front of me, and three people behind the counter... I don't know if they just have one person on one specific task at a time but I strongly feel it should not take 11 minutes to get a plain butter bagel. I honestly started thinking they were just making the bagel from scratch right in front of me. Now the bagel itself was actually really good. Nice and soft, not hard to chew like other places. The butter, however, sucks and is flavorless. The girl behind the counter was really pretty and sweet and handed me my order. And honestly the inside is so beautiful. I know I'll be coming here again and for that and my past positive experiences, I rated it 4 stars. I'm honestly just flabbergasted it took 11 minutes for a plain non-toasted butter bagel with only 1 customer in front of me and 3 people behind the counter