Stopped by Pierre & Michelle in Ridgewood and it honestly felt like stepping into a small bakery in…read moreFrance. The staff even wear those classic French red hats, which adds to the whole experience and makes it feel really authentic. Everything looked incredible, but I went with a chocolate dessert (don't remember the exact name) and it was amazing,smooth, and not overly sweet. You can tell it's made with quality ingredients. The cappuccino was also very good and paired perfectly with it.

Terrible Experience -- no customer service…read more We ordered a birthday cake from Pierre & Michele four days in advance and specifically asked for "Happy Birthday" to be written on it. During the phone order, the employee asked which location we wanted to pick it up from, and I clearly said Ridgewood. I provided my credit card information over the phone, and the employee confirmed that the cake would be ready at the Ridgewood location at 9:00 AM. I arrived at the Ridgewood location at exactly 9:00 AM, only to be told that they didn't have the cake. I then called the Upper Saddle River location, and they said they didn't have it either. The Ridgewood employee then suggested that I must have ordered it from the Elmwood Park location, even though we had clearly stated Ridgewood during the original call and had contacted the Ridgewood location. After calling Elmwood Park, I was told that I could drive there to pick it up. After already driving all the way to Ridgewood, I now had to drive another 20 minutes to Elmwood Park. When I finally arrived, the cake wasn't even ready, and I had to wait another 10 minutes. When the cake finally came out, the "Happy Birthday" message was rushed and barely readable. On top of that, a piece of chocolate decoration was missing and another part was melted. I had already paid $44 for this cake and expected much better quality. What made the experience even worse was the complete lack of customer service. I asked to speak with the manager at both locations, but was repeatedly told she wasn't available and was at another location--which was especially frustrating considering I had already been sent between multiple locations that morning. The manager was apparently on the phone with an employee at the Ridgewood location but never bothered to speak with me directly. Afterward, I called all three locations trying to reach the manager, and nobody seemed to care about resolving the situation. One employee even told me, "Gotta go." Between the confusion, wasted time, extra driving, gas, waiting, poor presentation, and lack of any effort to take responsibility, this was an extremely disappointing experience. For a birthday cake that was ordered four days in advance, this should have been a very simple order to get right. Terrible experience. The employees were not helpful, nobody took responsibility, and the quality of the cake did not match what we paid.

I definitely understand the hype--this place deserves it! The bakery has a cute brick interior with…read morea small amount of outdoor seating, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the baked goods. I tried the salted maple latte, which was just alright, but the real star of the show was the ham and cheese croissant! The salty ham and cheese paired perfectly with the flaky, buttery croissant. It's easy to see why they sell out so quickly. If you're craving a sweet treat--or just want to try their baked goods--make sure to come early! You can truly tell that everything is baked with passion and lots of love. Definitely worth the visit!

Stopped in to try the spring menu and ordered the raspberry lavender iced tea. Unfortunately, I…read morecouldn't really taste either the raspberry or the lavender, and it wasn't very sweet. It was okay, but I was hoping for more flavor. The pastry, however, was phenomenal! I had the blueberry cheesecake pastry, and it was absolutely delicious, packed with flavor and beautifully presented. I'll definitely be back to try more off the menu!

My sis brought me some gluten free goodies from here and they were so tasty! Brookie, cannoli…read moremouse, cake pops (vanilla and chocolate) and a chocolate chip cookie... and I liked them in that order (most to least).

best lobster tails anywhere! counter help very friendly! sometimes they even have samples out to…read moretry.. yumm!!

What a cool little local spot. They're quick to get your lunch- the cheesesteak is my go to- and I…read morealways grab a couple of goodies from the fridge - like egg salad, or a cookie. Service is as quick as possible. Sometimes around noon they're busy so plan ahead. Worth the wait.

Have ordered from here a few times but my last experience was amazing! Picked up sandwiches and a…read moresalad and I was impressed by how well everything was packaged. Their food is so fresh and delicious. The sandwiches are full and everything stays together well. Their staff was also so quick and kind!

Chip City 305 E. Ridgewood Ave…read more Ridgewood, NJ 07450 6 Box Special: Chocolate Chip Cookies N Cream Cheesecake Confetti Rocky Road S'mores Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Located at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and Maple Avenue is a dessert shop specializing in gourmet cookies. With such a large variety of cookies offered, the only difficulty I had was selecting six because I wanted to explore them all. As I opened the box, I was in awe as to how gigantic they truly were. Chocolate Chip: The original flavor has and will always be my personal favorite. As you can see, it is packed with dark chocolate chip morsels. Cookies N Cream Cheesecake: If you are looking for the perfect variation of a sugar cookie, you've found it. This highlight of this masterpiece is the shot of sweet cream cheese infused in its center. Confetti: This other version of the sugar cookie is loaded with sprinkles. It has a rainbow-like appearance. Rocky Road: This ice cream inspired cookie is loaded with marshmallows and chopped almonds. Think of it as a moist, warm version of the classic treat. S'mores: Why purchase marshmallow, graham cracker, and chocolate when all you need to do is buy this cookie? It is identical to the real deal and you will definitely want "s'more." Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter: If you are fan of peanut butter cups, you will admire this specialty cookie made with cocoa and packed with peanut butter chips. Be sure to turn the box on its side and follow the simple instructions about re-heating the cookies in the microwave or oven. Thank you Store Manager Chrissy for welcoming me into your shop and introducing me to a diverse selection of phenomenal treats! #ChipCity #chipcityridgewood #chocolatechip #eastridgewoodave #confetticookie #cookiesncreamcookies #darkchocolatepeanutbuttercookie #smorescookie #rockyroadcookies #6boxspecial

Cookies this expensive should be a sin... Eating them should be a bigger sin... a sin that I'm…read morewilling to commit over and over again. Chip City specializes in baking cookies with a soft, gooey center. After drooling over photos online, I decided to treat myself one night. The store is located on a main street in Ridgewood, so it's street parking only. When I walked in, I couldn't get over how cute and bright the store was. To whoever is in charge of the marketing, design, and logos... kudos to you! A sweet employee (I think her name was Chrissy?) answered all my questions and helped me out. Since I came later in the evening, I was worried there wouldn't be too many cookies available, but I was wrong. There were plenty AND they were still fresh too! They offer classic flavors as well as seasonal and artisanal ones. So many unique and creative options! They also have mini ones and thin ones (with less calories). Flavors are rotated weekly and you can check the website for the line-up. Each cookie is $5.50, but trust me... they are dense, large, and can be shared with other people. I decided on the 3 Box Special ($14.50) and got... *Italian Rainbow - MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE ONE! It's a tri colored almond cookie filled with raspberry jam and topped with dark chocolate ganache. The almond paste was so rich and the sweet jam was the perfect touch. A MUST TRY! *Chocolate Chip - A yummy classic. How could you go wrong with a brown sugar cookie with dark chocolate chips? *Fluffernutter - The description made it sound better than it tasted, so this was my least favorite out of the three. It's a vanilla sugar cookie with peanut butter chips filled with marshmallow cream. The peanut butter overpowered everything else. I feel like this would work better with a chocolate cookie. What I love about these cookies is that they don't just taste like a giant blob of sugar. You can actually appreciate and distinguish between the different flavors and ingredients. If you like crispy/crunchy cookies, you probably won't be a fan. If you enjoy cookies with a slightly crunchy exterior, but a soft, ooey, gooey (almost raw-like) interior, Chip City is for you!

We were visiting from out of state for my grandpa's birthday and decided to try this bakery on a…read morewhim -- and I'm so glad we did! We ordered a 10-inch carrot cake for his birthday, and it was absolutely delicious. Everyone loved it. My brother doesn't even like sweets and never eats cake, and he had two slices -- which says a lot. Half the cake was gone between the 5 of us. The customer service was also wonderful; everyone was so kind and helpful. Such a lovely spot, and I'd absolutely recommend it 10/10!

Baking Grace is definitely one of the bakeries on top of my list whenever I need a cake, especially…read morefor birthdays. Their cakes are incredibly delicious, light, airy, moist, and full of flavor without being overly sweet. I've ordered both the Chocolate Silk and Cannoli cakes, and they've been a hit every single time. You can really tell they use high quality ingredients, and the balance of flavors is spot on. The staff is another big reason I keep coming back. Every time I've ordered a cake, they've been friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating, which makes the whole process easy and stress-free. While I've only ordered their cakes so far, they offer so many other items that I'm excited to try in due time. On top of everything, their prices are very reasonable for the quality you're getting. Highly recommend Baking Grace to anyone looking for a consistently amazing cake and great customer service.

Ordered a custom cake from Cici's on a very short notice and was glad she was actually available to…read moredo it although some color changes to the design had to be made. Communication was fast and easy and the pickup location was good as it wasnt too far from where I live. I was really looking forward to this "Welcome Home" cake to celebrate our baby coming home from the hospital and her cake did not disappoint! We had chocolate cake and vanilla buttercream and it was absolutely delicious! just how I wanted and expected a homemade and fresh chocolate cake to be made! moist, chocolately and just enjoyable to eat! I would love to just have a stock of it at home to snack on lol Pricing is reasonable and not to mention the design is very clean and beautiful! So glad for this positive experience and that we have another wonderful baker we can order from

Theresa made the matcha cake with black sesame buttercream for us, and it is SO GOOD. The…read morebuttercream is luscious and so tasty, and there is *just enough* (ie not too much) of it. The cake itself is delicious too, and pairs perfectly - one of our guests said that the ensemble was "spectacular" Theresa is also a wonderful person, so we are over the moon with CiCi's Cakery