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!

I ordered a Birthday cake for my best friend. The person on the phone was helpful in determining…read morethe best flavor and time for delivery - including the decorations that were added. It was a great surprise and especially delicious for my friend. They made it a great celebration cake for my friend.

Came here as a party of 2 on Galentine's Day, February 13th. Previously made reservations via Open…read moreTable. We were immediately shown to our table upon entering the venue. Upon entrance, we were pretty surprised by the lovely Valentine's Day decor for the pop up restaurant. It was a set menu for $70 that included starts with a glass of champagne, appetizer, entrée and dessert. We ordered the seafood salad, calamari, lamb chops, filet mignon, chocolate moose and red velvet cake. Everything was super delicious and very fresh tasting, We had bread brought to our table with olive oil.

ONE STAR -- Heartbreaking Disaster for Our Twin Daughter's First Birthday…read more I am absolutely shocked and heartbroken by the way Calandra's Bakery handled our daughters' first birthday cake. We paid $400 for a custom cake -- and even had to supply our own candy hearts -- and the entire bottom tier collapsed. The cake was constructed incorrectly, the dowels were tilted, and it was sliding off the base. This was not our fault -- this was baker incompetence. The baker was Alida. When we called to report the disaster, the manager Tony was rude, dismissive, and nasty. Instead of helping us salvage the cake, he blamed us, said we should have paid extra for delivery, and then had the nerve to tell us we should drive 35 minutes away, wait 30 minutes while he "fixed" it, and drive 35 minutes back -- all while our twins party was happening. Absolutely unbelievable. After threatening a fraud dispute, Tony finally sent a replacement cake -- which was just a plain white cake with basic piping, looked nothing like what we ordered, and: * Arrived late (promised 2:20, showed up at 2:55) * Our event ended at 3 * Was stale, ugly, and poorly decorated * Had gray piping, not the promised rainbow design When we tried to get an ETA for the replacement cake, Tony did not answer any of our phone calls. When it finally arrived, his attitude was the same -- dismissive and rude -- telling us to "be patient" while the delivery men shrugged at the ruined original cake and tossed it aside. No apology. No compensation. When we asked for compensation, Tony yelled and blamed us, despite the cake being a complete failure due to their mistakes. We were celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime milestone for our daughters, and Calandra's Bakery ruined it entirely. For $400, you expect care, professionalism, and a beautiful cake -- we got disrespect, incompetence, and heartbreak instead. Do not trust Calandra's Bakery with anything that matters.

If you want great desserts, THIS is the place to get them. The lines are out the door but it moves…read morefast. The fabulous employees are efficient and give you incredible baked delights. Want French bread? Check. Croissants? Check. Mouthwatering Italian desserts at the most affordable prices? Double check. The place is immaculate and the smell of freshly baked scrumptious delights are sure to make you smile and feel as if you're in heaven. Here's what was purchased: - 3" Cheesecake - 4/5 stars. Smaller version of a NY Cheesecake but tastes lighter. - Tiramisu cake - 4.5/5 stars. Very tasty and light. Her cousin, Tiramisu in a cup stole the show, though. 5/5 if I hadn't had her cousin. - Tiramisu cup - 5/5 stars. You are treated to a masterpiece. The mascarpone, the shot of coffee, the sweetness of the creame all play exquisitely well together. - Fruit Tart - 4/5 stars. Fresh berries were ripe and sweet. The crust was not soggy, at all. The custard was smooth and exceptional. - Creme Brulee - 4.5/5 stars. Not overly sweet and pure bliss. The top lager of touched crust, didn't hold up to the travel, sadly. It was soft but still delightful. - Custard cup - 4.5/5 stars. This reminded me of a Portuguese egg tart but better. - Giant horn - 5/5 stars. The outside crust was flaky and perfect. The inside filling was the perfect balance as it was silky smooth and delightful. Not overly sweet which pairs perfectly with coffee or tea. Stop reading this review and go get your edible delights.

The Italian bakery has remained a mainstay among the Garden State institutions since the arrival of…read moreItalian immigrants in the early 20th century. They brought with them the best of mostly southern Italian and Sicilian pastries, cakes, and cookies. These delicacies all share a mixed past, some equally as French as they are Italian, and others showing Arabic-Sicilian influence. Many of the items continue to be made in the Italian tradition, while others have morphed into something uniquely Italian-American. Located off 46 East in Fairfield, this family-owned and operated establishment, founded in 1962, is one of our favorites for sweet desserts and Italian pastries. Upon arriving on this Christmas Day at Calandra's Italian and French Bakery, a steady stream of patrons entered its door to an interior space big and nicely designed, awaiting their turns on several available lines. On display in their numerous cases, there were cookies to cannolis, an assortment of cookies, pies, cakes, custom cakes, jarred sauces, and homemade pasta. I decided on a coconut custard pie, a pecan pie, and several pasteis de nata. Everything was so good and simply amazing, with a variety of freshly baked goods that cater to all tastes, especially the pasteis, just how the bakeries in Newark's Ironbound district make them. Will definitely be returning here for the next event.

I went into this location for the first time this morning, and I was pleasantly surprised by how…read morenice it was. There's a lot of good different stations throughout the store. I've been to a lot of Shoprites all over the state since I was a baby basically. Very friendly and helpful staff.

I go to both Wegmans and ShopRite. Each has pluses and minuses. Parsippany is my SR of choice over…read moremany of the others, especially the tiny old one in Caldwell. So now that this one is open, I thought the big new ShopRite would bring forward the best parts that Parsippany features. Things I like: Much more expansive and well lit. Aisles are longer and better organized. Things I dislike: Still not nearly as well organized as Parsippany. Those new digital price tags that are hard to read. The parking lot is laid out perpendicular to the building instead of parallel, so you have to commit to a row and you can easily get stuck there as people pull in and out. Yeah, Caldwell is still crowded after the expansion, whereas Parsippany spreads out very nicely. Fun closing fact: Went to leave last night and the traffic light never changed. The car in front of me gave up after a couple of minutes and went to the other driveway. I just made a right turn and U-turned. Something went bad on Essex County's side, I'm absolutely not holding that one against the supermarket. But it sealed the deal for me. The verdict: Continue west to the Parsippany location.

We have had two cakes from Jessica for two baby showers. Both absolutely beautiful and DELICIOUS…read more It's rare to find a baker that can be both.

I went here as a retail buyer, not one of you fancy event hosts. Just to sample the wares while I…read morewas around. The rundown is fairly brief since I only got a brownie and one of those cake cups. * Brownie: $4 square, a bit overpriced but okay if it was out of this world. It wasn't. Brownie was not particularly dense or chocolatey despite the inclusion of chocolate chips. It was a brownie, not cake, but my mom and I can both bake like this just fine. Not worth it. * Cake cup: I got the vanilla one. Maybe I should have done Oreo, but this was also rather light and expensive for what you get. I never felt like I had a solid base - more cream than cake, or just cake too fluffy to establish itself. The taste was mostly frosting, and I can't say icing because it wasn't all that dense. Verdict: For $10 I will hold my money and get better value at any number of other places. Oh well.

Very sweet, very accommodating, very amazing experience. Able to handle a last second order.read more

Their products are delicious, and they are very friendly. They make the best pretzel challah I've…read moreever tasted - I highly recommend trying it!

Stopped in for donuts to bring to a family bbq. They were about to close and I got the last 2 of…read morethe Italian Rainbow Donut if you're familiar with Glaze, you know these are only offered on the weekends and sell out FAST! Also picked up the berry napoleon cream, red velvet, Twix, cannoli and maple bacon donuts. YUM!

Went here today around 2:00pm . There was a sign that said be back in 10mins , I waited over 10mins…read morelooks like no one was even working there lol . I just got up and left :(

Authentic Colombian food here. Portions are huge! My hub and 2 kids shared the Bandeja Paisa. It…read morehas a combo of steak, chichiron, sausage, platonos, 2 eggs, avocado and rice. I had the fish and shrimp dish with garlic sauce. I chose yuca fries and salad as my side. Everything was delicious. Also get the guacamole and fried platonos as an appetizer. Service was very friendly and place had a welcoming feel. Will definitely return.

Was very nice as n cozy. They had nice music playingthe pan de bono and empanada was delicious…read more First time I was there and had passed by so many times!

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.

Can you give more than 5 stars? If you can, Rudy gets that rating. It isn't just the food. Rudy…read moremakes you feel like you are part of his family. Oh, and the food is 5 start too. My only regret is that, given how popular he/it has become, you need to book in advance but just do it. Thank you Rudy for a great date night.

My friends and I were looking for a place for lunch and we came across this place.. I think they…read moreare famous for their omakase at dinner time.. so we just want to try it out and see what it is like.. We went right when they open.. and they have a small parking lot behind the building so parking might turn into an issue if there are more people? The staff was nice, so you order at the counter and then you sat down and they will bring the food to you.. the place wasn't crazy big.. I would say maybe 4 tables or so and chair by the counter? They do have different kind of bubble tea so if you like.. the lunch menu was small, maybe they really put their focus on dinner? I ordered the salmon don, and my friends both ordered the chirachi don.. To be honest, the food took a while to come.. and the portion was ok.. I was hoping the fish was bigger, but then I guess it's lunch.. they also gave us a roll on the house while we were waiting.. the food taste good.. nothing too crazy, but I guess I have to come back for dinner to see if the hype is real..