Simona's bakery has a great selection of cookies and other desserts. I really enjoy their large…read moreselection of biscotti's and different flavors as well as they have two different types of rainbow cookies, one with a apricot jelly and one with what I think is a traditional raspberry jelly. They also have a selection of butter cookies which are really great if you're bringing a box of something somewhere. The last time I came in I tend to be indecisive with so many selections and the woman behind the counter was very kind and patient with me waffling on what I wanted to get and how much of it I wanted to get. She even happily wrapped up the box because I was bringing it over to my sister's house. The shop is small but it does have a lot of items and to be honest if it was much bigger, I don't know if it would change much outside of having space for people to sit down which seems outside their business model. This seems like a great place place to stop if you were going to someone's house and needed to take a box of something or if it was the holidays and you wanted to get some desserts to bring. There is also the occasional self-indulgence and I really enjoyed the rainbow cookies.

Unprepared when they open the doors at 7 AM. Empty shelves and still baking stuff that should…read morealready be on display. Quality of bake goods is menza menza. Had to go back three times today for simple bread rolls that should have been out when they opened up an hour ago. Counter service is weak and slow which only adds to a negative experience here. Bottom line: NOT recommend! Muller's bakery of Bayhead eats their lunch all week long and then some. Go here instead, it's worth the drive..

Spectacular job on my son's birthday cake!…read more Chocolate Carousel made my wedding cake 13 years ago, so when it came time to celebrate my son's birthday, there was no question where I was going. They earned my trust years ago, and they exceeded my expectations once again. From my very first phone call, Rylee was an absolute pleasure to work with. She made the entire process effortless, patiently answered all of my questions, and put my mind at ease every step of the way. I came in with an AI-generated image of the cake I envisioned. We all know AI images don't always translate perfectly into a real cake, but Chocolate Carousel brought that vision to life better than I could have imagined. The attention to detail was incredible, and the finished cake looked amazingly close to the original design. The cake wasn't just beautiful--it was absolutely delicious! We chose chocolate and vanilla cake with cannoli cream, and it was one of the freshest cakes we've ever had. Every single slice disappeared before the party was over! Thank you to Rylee and the talented team at Chocolate Carousel for creating such a stunning and delicious centerpiece for my son's 36th birthday. You helped make his celebration unforgettable, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for a truly special custom cake.

They may do a great job on custom cakes, but I would not go in and just order a cake or a cupcake…read more I paid 4.25 for a very stale cupcake with sickeningly sweet icing. The staff was also less than welcoming.

Best little bakery out there! Don't waste your time at Dunkin' Donuts when you can have homemade…read moredonuts and pastries at the Waretown bakery.

These weren't the greatest donuts or coffee I've ever had, but what really tipped the scales for me…read morewas the price and most importantly customer service. I wandered in here on the 4th of July probably around 7am-ish after misreading Google Maps and taking an ill-advised walk from our Airbnb down a solid chunk of Route 9. (There was a pedestrian path on the other side of the road that looked very peaceful in comparison and I just didn't feel like crossing the highway to get on it - 100% on me). As soon as I saw the crowded parking lot, I knew this was probably the only mom and pop game in town - there's a Dunkin nearby at least - and that this was a locals place through and through. The interior is small, and it felt probably even smaller because it was packed with locals, all of whom were super nice to me. The door was held for me both going in and out, and milk was offered/handed to me for my coffee by a fellow customer. Any mild issues I had in moving around the room were negated by the hospitality. The back wall of the room and side counters are dominated by pastries, and there's a coffee station to the left of the entrance that's similar to what you'd find at a gas station convenience store - low maintenance for sure but gets the job done. The display of donuts behind the register caught my eye before anything else, so I opted for two of those - chocolate frosted and strawberry frosted. There were a few edgier flavors including a 4th of July themed blue one but I don't typically mess around with the classics. They were pretty tasty - decent size for sure, maybe a little cakier than I typically prefer, but the dough was on the airy side and I liked that they didn't skimp on the frosting. I grabbed an additional coffee for one of my top-tier chums (two of whom came to rescue me from a return walk down Route 9), and the total - two coffees and two donuts - came to a little over $5. We were all delightfully flabbergasted. That typically gets you maybe a caffeinated beverage closer to the city. Worth a stop for sure if you're in the area. In the low-key land of strip malls between Seaside and AC, I'd much rather go to a little standalone shop like this, as would my wallet.

Cute cupcakes and friendly staff! We were in the area and had to stop in for a sweet treat. My…read morefavorite cupcake was the canola one. They have a secret garden in the back!

I'm really disappointed with my experience here. I ordered a cake for $78 and it was completely…read moreinedible--dry, burnt, and no one at the party could enjoy it. Everyone took maybe two bites before throwing it out, which was embarrassing and such a waste. When I reached out to the bakery, the response was more than unprofessional. The woman I spoke with on the phone- the mother of the owner, was aggressive rather than understanding, and instead of making it right, they only offered me a pathetic $15 store credit (which why would I use that after this horrible experience). After spending nearly $80, that doesn't feel like fair compensation at all. They also tried to insinuate that I was lying about the experience and quality of the cake. This was such a poor experience from both the product and the customer service side that I feel others should be aware before ordering. Their name Twisted Sisters suits them. I will never order from this bakery ever again.

I got the chocolate chip cookie and it was amazing everything looked sooo good . The employees are…read moresooo nice such high energy good vibes and the cookies have 10 ingredients which is like 30 less then any other cookie you were to buy anywhere else. Super fresh and amazing lemonade. Wish this business the best of luck!!! Went twice already and i could eat these cookies everyday if it wasn't for sugar

Amazing cookies and even better customer service!!! The owner was so helpful and kind. The ice…read morecream sandwich was delicious and the hot cookie dough was the best I have ever had. Will definitely be back!!

Colonial Bakery is a must if in Lavallette, NJ. What a lot of patrons in line didn't know (maybe…read morethis is new) is that online ordering is available for next-day or future pickups. Seems like that is the way to go if you're a summer local or are looking to do something time sensitive. The requirements for this are detailed on the website. If you're coming for the summer and don't mind the whole experience of taking a number, waiting in line, talking to East Coast locals, and taking in the sweet smells of the bakery...then enjoy the wait! The "Crumb Bun" or crumb cake as we call it, is what we also come here for because it's the "it" thing us West Coasters don't get on our side. What I noticed is they do individual pieces, a whole cake that serves 6-8, platters, with Bavarian cream, filled with slices of cinnamon apples, and a bag of "just the crumbs". We went with a whole crumb cake to take back to feed the family/guests, and a few decorated Sesame Street cookies. They have everything here though - from donuts/pastries, bagels/rolls/bread, fun cookies, cupcakes...you name it. They also have coffee! All in all get there close to opening, pre-order if needed, or just enjoy the crumb cake ride.

Best crumb cake on the Jersey shore. Be prepared to grab a number and wait if you don't order…read moreahead. Always a line here--even at 7:00 am. Prices are high, but, they gotta make their money for the year in just a few months. I will return.

Original owner passed away but bakery was taken over by second best in the area. (Colonial of…read moreLavallette ) Very convenient for Seaside Park residents and great all around but Ob-Co is worth the drive. Just saying Also, we miss the special events. Everything from 1960's stars like Gilligan's Island to Lost in Space. Wish Colonial bought his contacts list.

Great bakery with good coffee options as well. Good service and reasonable prices for the shore…read more They made a Boston cream cake for my grandmother's 96th birthday. She and the rest of the family were really happy with it.

Best desserts in the world. My most recent order had every one of my friends asking "where the heck…read moredid you get this cake?!" It was so over-the-top gorgeous and delicious. Absolute magic! I was a little nervous what I asked for was kind of a weird combination, but Zeenie used a third element (after confirming with me) that tied it together in a way that I was flabbergasted. If you want a highly skilled and creative decorative artist, high quality ingredients, responsive and flexible customer service by a lovely person, you want Zeeniebakes. I'm already planning my next orders--I'm never going anywhere else!