I highly recommend Sweetcheeks- Custom Cakes and Affections! This awesome, woman-owned small…read morebusiness came highly recommended by a good friend, who has gotten her daughters' birthday cakes from Sweetcheeks, so I had experience with the beauty and the yummy taste. When I needed to plan for my daughter's birthday, it was a no-brainer. Kaylyn was super communicative and helpful; I sent photos of my daughter's party invitation and she did the rest in terms of design. It was simply spectacular! Gorgeous beyond what I could even imagine. She was also helpful in discussing amounts (size of cake, amount of cupcakes, servings and leftovers) to make sure we had plenty without overdoing it. She never tried to get me to order more or spend more, which I respected. The morning of pickup, Kaylyn sent me abundant photos and videos of the cake and cupcakes and I was blown away! She was flexible with pickup at her house, provided cake cutting instructions and storage tips, and made the whole process easy. We received a ton of compliments at the party on how gorgeous the cake and cupcakes were, and the flavors were a hit! As delicious to the tummy as they are to the eye! I will definitely be using Sweetcheeks for our family parties going forward!

Sweet Cheeks made a bento box for my birthday and it was everything!!! The cake taste amazing and…read moreespecially with black frosting. It was a red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.

I have used Stuff by SJ for multiple cakes now. Always gets my vision and executes beautifully…read more Cakes are good and delicious too. Highly recommend the cocoa bombs in the winter as well.

Very accommodating for someone like me who had no idea what kind of cake I was looking for my…read moresoccer playing teen. Excellent suggestions were provided for the look and the ingredients from the very patient owner. I didn't have to go to the storefront to make the order and payment was made online so that was very convenient. The cake was ready on time and it came out great. We added some deco from Amazon to complete the theme and he loved it. The cake was delicious!

Stopped in on a Saturday while walking through the area. Both women inside were very friendly and…read moregreeted us warmly. Very cute bakery with display cases full of delicious looking cupcakes, cookies, and more. We bought one orange butter cookie and a lemon sugar cookie. Both were delicious. I prefer desserts that aren't overly sweet and these were the perfect blend of sweet and flavorful. Would definitely visit again to try more items.

Super friendly and welcoming staff. Clean, modern store decor with counter style seating in the…read morefront window and a few stools. The cookies are soft and delicious. Nut free establishment.

Amy was so easy to work with! I sent her a photo of the cake I wanted for a gender reveal, and to…read morebe honest, I didn't expect it to be just like the picture because it's something off pinterest. You know. But when I saw the cake in person, I was sooo happy! It looked very well put together. And I kept on telling everyone how excited I was about the cake! We ended up taking some of the cake home and though was in the fridge for a couple of days it was still moist and still tastes great. She doesn't charge a fortune either, I would definitely order from her again for my next party.

I've ordered several cakes from Sweet Chaos and I've had nothing but great reviews. One of my…read morefavorite fillings that they've managed to perfect is the Red Velvet filling with vanilla cream cheese layers (I am salivating as I write this by the way). Her pricing is absolutely under par.. I've purchased a designed cake from a bakery in Verona and paid three times what Sweet Chaos charged me for a custom made cake. I really recommend asking for some ideas on designing the cake or cupcakes - the vision that Amy has is beyond a few tiers of cake with different colored fondant.. it's a masterpiece the describes the event or the person. I have to emphasize how talented and professional Amy is and her ability to tailor a pastry to my liking.

Wonderful fresh pastries...a bit disappointed they did not have the rainbow square with cannoli…read morecream and crumbs on top...Only a weekend Item...drove a long way to surprise friends with that treat and they were out. The person who waited on us was not too friendly. My husband and I were put off. As good as the sweets are...customer service counts!

Gencarelli's is the go to bakery in the area. Excellent, fresh breads, pastries, cakes, pies, cakes…read moreand cookies, always a great selection, open seven days a week. You know it's a real deal Italian bakery when they don't fill the cannolis until you order them! Prices are reasonable for what you get. The only down side, if you can call it that, is it can get pretty crowded, especially a day or so before a major holiday, and on those occasions parking can be a bit difficult. So, come early on such days. This place has never disappointed me, and I've been coming here for the better part of forty years.

I waited until the last minute to buy my son and MIL's birthday cakes. I called Bloom Cakes and…read moreBakery and the gentleman was so patient and explained all of the options. We stopped by a few minutes later and the bakery is beautiful. The owner took the time to explain the cakes and showed us photos of the insides. We ordered a Napoleon and Strawberry Cake (with farmer's cheese) for next day pick up. Both were big hits at the party and everyone is looking forward to the next event so we have a reason to order another cake! Highlights: - Next day pick up for cakes - Aesthetically pleasing and delicious - Very helpful staff - Priced right ($50-$75/cake - enough for at 10 people, easily)

We stopped by Bloom Bakery in Caldwell and absolutely loved it. We bought a nut cookie with caramel…read morefilling (very nostalgic and so delicious), a pistachio éclair, and a lemon meringue tart to take with us. Everything was great, but the tart was my favorite , perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. While we were ordering our sweets to go, I also got a Turkish coffee to enjoy inside. It was first served in a small paper cup, probably a simple misunderstanding, and I sounded a bit disappointed. The owner immediately made a fresh one and brought it in a proper cup. It was excellent, rich, strong, and full of flavor. Great pastries, great coffee, and truly caring service. Highly recommend this place!

We recently moved to the area and were looking for a decent bakery to get sweets from. We are so…read moredelighted to have found this gem. We have picked up multiple cakes for birthday and anniversary events from this bakery. The smell of bread and sugar can be smelled walking towards the store. There is always a line of people here waiting to get their goodies. My chocoholic little one who loves to try out chocolate lava cake from different restaurants and bakeries, thinks that this place has the best one! Very moist and indulgent! I have not seen very many bakeries that make the "Brown Derby" cake. It is chocolatey, yet light and refreshing with the fruit. They have a deli counter, but we have yet to try any of the items there, as we always walk out of there with many cookies and other treats. But, we will one day.

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!)

Best cookies ever! Caked Up Cole makes such great cookies and cakes for all occasions! They taste…read morejust as good as they look. It's also extremely convenient because she ships cookies all over the country - which helps when you're far away like I am. I'd definitely recommend to anyone hosting an event - the cookies are a great favor and the cakes and cupcakes are lovely for any celebration.

From the owner: Custom cakes, cupcakes, and cookies for any occasion!read more

If you want something delicious go to this place! Their products are unbelievable good!read more

On our walk through of Montclair we came across this little bakery…read more It's very cute inside with Italian coffees and snacks. Our go to is the tiramisu latte, iced or hot. Their cannoli is very good too. Staff is friendly and helps sear or each beverage offered. If needed.

If you are seeking a true taste of home-baked desserts. pastries, cakes, and cookies, you should…read moreorder from Saya Bakery in Verona, NJ. My family and friends indulged in apple and poppy-seed strudels with cherries. They were so delicious that we were scooping up any left crumbs. The puffy round cakes filled with cream tasted heavenly. Christmas cookies and Moravian kolache brought back sweet memories of my mom's baking. Saya Bakery in Verona, NJ is at the top of my list.