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.

oh my god,this bakery is the best. I will travel and stand…read moreon line just to get a jelly stick. Everything is fresh and so delicious. Well worth the trip and wait

Love this place, as does my sister who comes to visit from SC. It's a place we MUST go when she's…read morehere. We didn't get there until about 3:30 on Sunday and I was afraid nothing would be left. But, they was plenty to choose from. While I love their large turnovers, we got a strawberry shortcake as our dinner dessert. Everyone loved it! We also got small eclairs, cream puffs, and an assortment of Italian cookies. I only have a few of the cookies left to show as a picture as everything else was eaten (or taken home with my sister!). The place can get very crowded but it was not when we were there. The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about their products. It is truly the best bakery around!

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 was visiting Jersey and was drawn to this bakery with its big red and white sign. I decided to…read moregive it a try and I am glad that I did! They had a nicee variety of pastries and quite a bit of gourmet cookies sold by the pound. The priced of the items were decent too, about $3-$7 per item. The staff was knowledgeable of what the pastries were and what was in them. There is a parking lot and I do not believe I noticed any indoor or outdoor dining, just to go. The quality of my pastries was ammmaaazziinnggg. I wish I lived nearby so that I could back sooner than later! They are creative with their sweet treats and generous with their pricing. I feel you get more than what you pay for. Definitely worth a stop!

Stopped for some crumb cake and the young lady must have misunderstood me and was telling me they…read moreonly have apple crumb cake. I found the crumb cake in another case, so it's all good. Looks fabulous cant wait to dig in to it! Also picked up the kiddo a black and white...shes going to love it! My first time here, and this place is super clean, bright and inviting. Lots of baked goods on display. I didn't see any brownie bars but i could have missed them. Will definitely stop in on my next trip back to Jersey. This place reminds me a-lot of the bakeries growing up in the shore.

They recently changed their name from Manachoux to Spot so tried them again…read more We came for breakfast and ordered and avocado toast, a salmon croissant sandwich and two lattes. The avocado toast was slightly underwhelming, the round fried eggs on top weirdly throw me off. They just seem more rubbery when they're cooked in a mold like that. The avocado was also slightly bland. The croissant sandwich was the favorite, I really liked the bread. But the salmon was fishy. The lattes were good, not super smooth and silky, but good. The ambiance and the service were impeccable, though! I'll be back for baked goods!

Nice ambience, food was decent Georgian, but prefer another local Georgian restaurant which is more…read moreauthentic. The service was ok. I wish them well. In this twist on the bakery.

Stopped by for breakfast after a hike around Rocky Point Trail. I had the ham and cheese croissant…read moreand my friends had the almond croissant. They were both phenomenal. I'm a savory fan so the thick salty ham at the center made me happy. The almond croissant had some chocolate and was decadent as well. The interior is so pretty with its pastries and decor. Service was quick and we were able to sit at their tables outside and enjoy our croissants in the nice weather.

I heard great things about this place. Some say it's the closest to Paris in NJ! I thought it was…read morebeautiful inside, clean and crisp. The patisseries were so good and so was the Linzer tart! I cannot wait to go back to try more! They were super sweet too!

Used to love this place as you see in my previous review now it's just slacking at least for the…read moresushi department. The guy was with no hands drinking Duncan and getting his dirty hands all over the food and the way he cooked. The food was bad and the portions were got so much smaller he barely even tried. It was so messy. I love this place but I don't know if I can come here again maybe it's just just one guy maybe it's the whole store or maybe it's just the winter service but I ordered an Uber eats and I want to pick it up and he hasn't even looked and he was just scrolling on TikTok the whole time till I came and told him to look at his orders, but that was 20 minutes later. I'm just sad.

My son brought me chicken soup and matzo balls for Pesach. Although billed as chicken soup, it was…read moreso much more! It was more like a hearty vegetable soup. Celery, carrots, butternut squash and loaded with big pieces of chicken. The matzo balls were light and fluffy and sized nice and small. I'd rather eat 2 or 3 small one than one the size of a softball (think Harold's!). Overall, it was one of the best soups I've ever eaten!

St Joseph's Pastries - Caputo's makes the ABSOLUTELY BEST in all NYC !…read moreI've gone around buying & tasting many all over NY. And, hands down - Caputo's makes the BEST ! ! ! They make them with 2 fillings: w/Canole or Custand filling. I really wish they had them ALL YEAR - please Caputo's, we would be so grateful !

This is our favorite Italian bakery by the beach and have been coming here for years. It is the…read moreperfect place to stop by for some fresh, delicious pastries to enjoy on the beach. We absolutely love their crispy lobster tails with the light and fresh French cream! The crunch, the smooth cream texture, and perfect sweetness are heavenly! Their black and white cookie is also delightful. It is so soft and cakey with fresh chocolate and vanilla buttercream frosting! Pair any of their pastries with a coffee/ latte from anywhere of your choosing, sit on a bench by the water and enjoy with the perfect view for a transcendent experience!

Excellent pastry and great service been coming here for years and always fresh and deliciousread more

Whenever we visit Old Bridge NJ, we always try to visit Amici, this wonderful bakery that makes…read morefresh cookies, pastries, cakes...every day. I always pack goodies for my Doctor and neighbors. Delicious and worth every visit. Customer service is helpful and great. Kudos to the owners.

Very hard to get a cake to look as beautiful as it tasted kudos to the bakery great job!!read more

Very solid bakery. Pastries are good and cakes are amazing. Stuffed breads are out of this world…read more Helpful and great staff.