I took my mom here because she always sends me their donuts & I thought it would be fun. It's a…read moregreat, classic NJ fall experience with fresh apple cider (sooooooo delicious out of the spigot) & donuts. I don't think there was a petting zoo though, if that is part of your childhood memories (I used to go to Tice's & Van Riper's). Our intent was to get a pumpkin to carve (they are a bit pricey!) and some cider. We were blown away, though, by the market, which has everything, including a lot of "gifty" items (chocolate lollipops, coffee, fudge, coffee, etc.) and farm stand produce. We also indulged in the apple fritters, sold in a food truck outside. They were amazing! They somehow combined the best of a healthy, fresh apple treat with fried, funnel cake decadence. We decided that we will be coming here every fall from now on!

I was visiting a flea market in the vicinity and saw that Delicious Orchards was nearby- so thought…read moreit would be fun to stop. Grabbed some organic produce which was all excellent- didn't love that the conventional section was much much bigger and there were less organic options. The bakery though is what brings it up to 5 stars- first of all, wish I had my kids with me because they would have enjoyed the experience. There's a burger window outside, a little cafe inside, a truck 'play structure' outside for little ones with a little slide.. beautiful plants and trees for sale .. the most delicious smelling jasmine plant I wish I took home.. a plethora of truffle cheeses (and other interesting cheeses)... and best of all the bakery. The raspberry cream puff was off the charts amazing. So good that I took a picture of it after slicing to post here. There are things I'd skip (really expensive organic eggs for instance.. rather go to Whole Foods for those and pay less) but otherwise - worth a visit if you're in the vicinity !

wow just WOW! my mom stopped here randomly and it has instantly became a family fave! the donuts…read moreare delicious and the coffee roll is amazing. you absolutely need to stop here and give it a try!

Donuts are like donuts made years ago. Delicious!! Cheese…read morecake is excellent along with the key lime. Can't wait to try other items

Giant were bread loaves. Can't get better in ocean or Monmouth counties. In the Collingswood flea…read moremarket and only open a few days a week but a rye loaf will last a week.

From the owner: Giant loaves of Russian rye bread, plus other bread loaves, bagels, pastries, cannolis, cookies,…read moredonuts, and hot and iced coffee!

I stopped in to Catalina's Bake Shop over the weekend to pick up a cake for my best friend's…read morebirthday. It was a cute space with many wonderful baked goods, drinks, and even empanadas. I wanted a funfetti cake and the one they had readily available had lovely sunflowers on it. The woman working was so sweet and put some writing on the cake for me. The 6" cake was about $50 dollars which seemed a bit high, but I think its pretty standard for a bakery. The cake itself was very moist and absolutely delicious and I would give it an A+. The cake I purchased for her birthday from another local bakery last year was really dry, so I was pleasantly surprised by this cake. The buttercream frosting was where I felt the cake fell a bit short. It tasted like pure unsalted butter and had almost no sweetness to it, so we ended up just eating the cake center and leaving the frosting. Unfortunate for an expensive cake but based on the other reviews I'm wondering if it was just a one time error. I don't think I would get another cake from there, but the rest of the baked goods and empanadas looked awesome so I will definitely be bake to try those!

I tried the chicken empanada and beef empanada. The beef empanada reminds me of the exact flavor of…read morethis Chinese pork bun we have in my culture. Really loved the beef empanada paired with the green sauce!

Met my mom for a late lunch at this cute and cozy cafe on a Friday afternoon. The ambiance was…read morerelaxed and it wasn't busy so we had our pick. A good grab and go spot but still nice for small groups of 4, max 6 since there is limited seating overall. Ordered our meal at the register and picked the blueberry lemon scone to sink our teeth into while we waited. The scone was delicious! Divine in texture and sized to share. The lavender matcha was top tier and freshly ground. A quiet enough atmosphere to chat for a few hours and the servers don't bother you if you're just sitting enjoying your coffee and watching a show on the nearby sofa. The caprese pesto mayo sandwich with grilled chicken was so yummy. The sour dough bread was crunchy and the chicken was juicy and the egg platter (egg style your choice) with its potatoes was perfect. Highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again.

Super friendly. Unique foods. Welcoming atmosphere…read more This place is super unique with now trendy Dubai chocolate. There are so much to choose from, delicious pastry to an appetizing sandwich. I highly recommend this cafe. I hope you find this review helpful. Have a great day!

Loved the cake they made for us. Just the right amount of everything. Ordering was easy and got…read moredelivered on time. Quality of ingredients were on point and the cake looked so pretty

I ordered a cake for my sister's baby shower and La Bella was able to deliver it to the restaurant…read morewhich was a huge plus because I live out of state and would have been unable to pick it up. I sent a picture of what I wanted to have done and the colors of the cake. The cake was made absolutely beautifully and very delicious! I ordered vanilla raspberry and the raspberries were extremely fresh. I would 100% recommend La Bella to anyone especially if you are looking for a custom cake.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I feel obligated to warn…read moreothers. Yesterday I purchased eight brownies for over $30 from this bakery for a birthday celebration at work. At that price point, I expected something fresh, rich, and worthy of being brought to a group. What I got instead were stale, dry brownies that tasted like they had been sitting out for days. It was honestly embarrassing to serve them. They were noticeably old and completely underwhelming, especially for a bakery that positions itself as a premium spot. If you're charging luxury prices, the product needs to match. Freshness should be the absolute bare minimum, and unfortunately, that wasn't even close here. I won't be returning, and I definitely wouldn't recommend this place for anything you're bringing to an event.

Bottom line: Del Ponte's Bakery in Bradley Beach has many display cases of delicious sweet treats…read moreand Italian bakery delights. The various types of biscotti we purchased as well as the crumble cheesecake were highlights from our selections. Definitely worth a stop in to see what interests your sweet tooth. The Deets: After dinner in Asbury Park this recent visit, it was decided a visit was needed down to Del Ponte's Bakery along Main St in Bradley Beach. This bakery's huge selection of Italian pastries and sweet treats was almost overwhelming! Multiple display cases of deliciousness awaited us inside the shop, we really took our time to look over all of it before decisions were made. We had basically thought going in that we would nab some fresh biscotti (which of course, we did, in different varieties, all delicious) but also ended up with some other goodies such as crumble cheesecake (so good!), cookies, etc. We feasted well each morning, believe you me. It was on the Friday evening of Labor Day holiday weekend and I think the young staffers there had a long day. We were served well, but from the "Can I help who is next, already?!" for example that was shouted out across the shop full of customers sort of came across as "let's get this done now" but hey, never know what they already had been through that day, right? They gathered up all our choices from case to case when it was our turn and we were pretty pleased with the boxes full of baked goodness as all of it didn't last long. Del Ponte's Bakery is a good stop to make if wanting some sweet treats to take home and enjoy, we are glad we did so.

Best homemade Italian bread in the area. Pastries, cakes, cookies.. fresh and yummy! They also…read morecarry Italian frozen raviolis, manicotti, stuffed shells, etc! Outstanding service always with a smile!

It's like a coconut cream pie, cheesecake and key lime pie all in one. Not overly sweet or tart…read morethe coconut makes it special. That whipped topping is fresh and light. It's the greatest pie ... period.

I have been social media stalking The Baker's Grove for a while now. Eventually, enough was enough…read moreand I made that drive to Shrewsbury to check them out. During my first visit, they had a pop up from Mirah's Sweet Shoppe. During my second visit, there was a pop up from J. Bakes. Out the gate, I love that they give other local small businesses an opportunity to shine and generate revenue. If you follow The Baker's Grove on social media, you see that they post pictures of these beautiful pastries and pastry cakes weekly. If that's not enough to get you in your car and over to their bakery, I don't know what is. Not only are the pastries beautiful, they are delicious! They make a coconut cream doughnut that I am currently addicted to. Their key lime tart is delicious. One thing I will say is that if you get anything chocolate of theirs, make sure you're a true chocolate lover. I got a slice of the s'mores tart for myself and a slice of chocolate cake for my mom and one thing we agreed on is that both treats were very, very rich. On top of all this deliciousness, the service is usually friendly and efficient. Even with a line, they get you in and out swiftly. There's not much room to dine in, but it's definitely worth a stop by.

I recently stopped in here after many months of wanting to visit and I was impressed with the…read morealmost sold out display case at close to 1pm on a Saturday afternoon! That spoke volumes to the quality and the success they are having!!! I was hoping to try the chocolate cake but the chocolate cake was actually sold out so I opted for the S'mores tart and the Ube cheesecake. Let's dive into the details: the crust on both of these desserts are delicious and seemingly identical but they shine differently as they pair with the other ingredients in their recipe. The S'mores tart was rich in chocolate, with a toasted marshmallow topping. The cheesecake was big enough to share and also had some beautiful elements such as the toasted coconut, and the creamy whipped topping. Their service was fast and the line moved quickly. I loved the big display window giving a visual to the hard work happening in their kitchen too, a nice personal touch indeed! The location is perfect, there is a private parking lot shared with other surrounding businesses and there's patio seating.

I visit this bakery often. I love their jelly filled cookies with sprinkles. They are my favorite…read more I have also had their cheesecake and it is very good.

I ordered chives dumpling, shrimp rice noodle, frozen barbecue pork bun and lotus rice. Price was…read morecomparable to other dim sum places. Chives dumpling turned out really good which was my favorite, but other dishes were good as well. Definitely will be coming back soon and try the baked goods as well.