Polkadot Cake Shop

You guys are the best!! They offer a coupon when delivering . I've ordered a couple…read moreCakes and they write whatever crazy thing I tell them to write they are the greatest!

I visited Cake & Cone off of a strong recommendation from my brother. Unfortunately, my experience…read morewas very mid. I ordered a hard shell birthday cake cone and my girlfriend got a cookies & cream shake. The hard shell tasted pretty good but the ice cream inside was already melting when it was given to me. It made for a very messy time and I couldn't enjoy it the way I should have. My girlfriend's shake was ok but the oreo pieces were way too big. The shake was more like a McFlurry or Blizzard rather than a shake. It still tasted great, but if you order a shake you should get a shake. A friend ordered fried Oreos and they were fantastic. I'd definitely get these again. My brother told me their fried Nutter Butters are even better. Service was average as were the prices. My experience wasn't bad enough to completely turn me away, but next time I'll have to try some other things on their menu.

Fried Oreo Sundae Amazing!!

Strawberry soft serve cone w/ spilt sprinkles

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Lyndhurst Pastry Shop

4.3(229 reviews)

0.6 mi

In 1983, I arrived in New Jersey to begin my professional football journey with the New York…read moreGiants. As a young kid from Louisiana, one of the first things I missed was the culture, flavor, and sweet treats that reminded me of home in New Orleans. Back then, my teammates used to tease me relentlessly about being the "fat rookie from Louisiana" because I was always chasing pralines, cookies, pastries, and every sugary delight imaginable. Not long after arriving, I stumbled upon a hidden gem that instantly made me feel at home -- Lyndhurst Pastry Shop. This led me to "SACKING" tons of NFC QB's over the years. From day one, Paulette, Jerry, her father, and the entire staff have treated me like family. Decades later, they are still absolutely knocking it out of the park. Whether it's their incredible Italian ice, authentic cannoli, specialty cookies, or my personal weakness -- their unbelievable apple rings -- this place never disappoints. Truth be told, I can't stop there without bringing one home for my wife. Some places serve food. Others serve memories, tradition, and comfort. Lyndhurst Pastry Shop has done that for me for over 40 years. A true North Jersey institution. Five stars isn't enough -- if I could give them 10 stars, I absolutely would. Leonard A. Marshall 2 X Super Bowl Champion Giants Ring of Honor 2022

The Lyndhurst Pastry Shop located on Ridge Road is an iconic must visit during the holiday season…read more There quality pastry, cookie, pie, bread, and cakes are without peer and their staff is always professional and top rate. I ordered the Christmas Honey balls ($19.95) and the Fudge Layer Cake ($29.50) and while I disagree with the credit card fee being passed to the consumer, the quality of the product exceeds that cost. Inside the venue is a true classic bakery atmosphere and while there is usually a line, the service is brisk and moves fairly quickly. If you want to impress your holiday season guests, family or friends, the LPS is the right venue for traditional Italian baked goods and desserts! As i return to NJ for the holidays, I will make at least three or four stops at LPS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Ice Cream Charlies

4.3(178 reviews)

0.9 mi

always a family favorite for get togethers. we buy multiple different flavors and dipped cones and…read moremake sundaes at home. ice cream cakes are always a big hit too

I went to Ice Cream Charlie's after having pizza nearby. I went with my friends even though we were…read moreall so full from having a heavy dinner. The ice cream was so so good! I ordered the coconut almond kid size cup since I was already full from my dinner. I can't wait to come back here to try more of their ice cream. I love ice cream, I am huge fan of ice cream especially in the warmer months. The service was amazing, we did step into the business pretty close to closing time and the staff allowed us to sit down and have our ice cream while they cleaned up and were getting ready to close the business for the day. The ambiance is chill. There were also other customers buying ice cream at the same time as us. This ice cream shop has a homey and family oriented vibe. 10/10 Ice Cream Shop recommendation

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Trina's Treats

4.2(28 reviews)

0.3 mi

Can't believe I haven't yet reviewed Trina's Treats! This place is a gem! The family loves coming…read morehere and we always get their yummy shakes. Things to know: -Street parking only -Not a lot of tables to sit at -Great choices of ice cream and they let you taste -They make homemade goodies like chocolate pretzels, hot cocoa bombs, covered chocolate gummy bears and more Each time I visit the service is so friendly! And I always get their brownie nutella gourmet shake it's so delicious and worth all the calories lol. Come visit here it's worth the trip!

I've never written a negative review before, but this experience was beyond unacceptable…read more I placed a custom cake order that we discussed, confirmed, and had in writing. I started calling at 9am to finalize the invoice and never heard back until 2pm. When I finally reached someone, I was spoken to with open hostility and told, "What was I supposed to do, make the cake in an hour?"--despite the fact that everything had been confirmed days prior. The owners mother and counter girl spoke to me in a way I've never experienced from any business or anyone for that matter . Shockingly rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. I have written proof and photos showing they do take custom cake orders, despite later claiming they don't. There was no misunderstanding, no mix-up--just unacceptable behavior. I strongly recommend staying away from this establishment. No customer deserves to be treated this way.

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Lucciano's

3.8(36 reviews)

3.0 mi

I did not expect to join the line of dissenting reviews for this place. We really wanted to have…read moresome Gelato and entered the store to no greeting. The store was basically empty on the Sunday before the major black that happened on Monday. The two men near the register were chit chatting with each other and they hesitated to even come to assist us. As we browsed the Gelato options from left to right for a brief moment we then noticed a family of about five people came in. We immediately noticed the difference in response time to this family's arrival. One of the employees immediately went over towards our left as they entered and said, "Guys, when you are ready to order come over by the cash register." This is why it is important for business owners to train the people they hire about appropriate customer service because although the employees are not owners, they are representatives of the business. So business owners have to be careful about who they hire. Hmmmmm, how convenient for these new guests and inconvenient for us that we were not acknowledged until the employees felt compelled to share this ordering practice with a new group of patrons after we were already waiting. That behavior was enough for us to know it was time to walk out. I refuse to spend my money where I can see overt disrespect.

Best gelato I've had in a while! From the moment you walk up, the display case is absolutely…read morestunning. Rows and rows of vibrant, beautifully swirled gelato in every flavor imaginable Ordered the dubai chocolate flavor and also the tiramisu and cookies and cream. All of them were bomb. The gelato is incredibly smooth, creamy, and packed with real flavor. None of that icy or artificial taste you sometimes get with the supermarket brands. Staff lets you have free samples to taste so you can know which one to order. I love that you can watch them scoop it with care. It really feels like a little work of art in a cup or cone. They also have a great selection of gelato bars and popsicles if you're in the mood for something handheld. The staff is always friendly and patient, especially when you're standing there overwhelmed by all the delicious options. There is also a see through glass where you can see how the gelato is prepared in the back. Whether you're shopping, hitting the water park, or just need a sweet pick-me-up, Lucciano's delivers every time. Fresh, high-quality ingredients and generous portions. If you're in the mall and have a sweet tooth, do yourself a favor and stop here. You won't be disappointed!

Employees that turned me down

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Chocolate gelato

2 Sweets

4.8(12 reviews)

1.4 mi

Passed by this milk tea shop on Union Ave in Rutherford. It's a small quiet shop known for the…read morerolled ice cream and bubble tea. We decided to try the bubble waffle and orange lime fruit drink. The nice part is you are able to customize your drink, if you prefer it less sweet. You also have tapioca or popping bubble options for all the drinks. I decided to get without because I was sharing with my son. The drink was really good, it was sweet and not too sour and you can definitely taste the natural orange and lime. The bubble waffle had cheesecake pieces, strawberries, strawberry syrup drizzle and condensed milk drizzle. It was really good, definitely on the sweet side. The waffle on its own wasn't really good, but with the toppings it's delicious. The employees were really nice. I wish the place had more modern decor and better seating. But I'm wondering if maybe not a lot of people dine in.

It was a quiet Monday, which means they had all the attention for us. We had 4 rolled ice creams…read moreand 2 boba drinks. Because of the process, the rolled ice cream takes a while, so not everyone in a party may end up enjoying their treats at the same time. These days, sweets can get very pricey, so this is definitely a treat yourself experience. The boba here was very soft and chewy - the best I've had in a while. I don't think they have a good AC system because it was quite stuffy, and we hadn't even hit true summer heat yet!

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KTB Coffee Shop & Lounge

4.0(268 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great coffee shop and dessert. Nice staff . Street parking. Always a warm welcome on arrival!read more

Very calm music . Laid back and clean! For me this is just a nice smelling good comfortable placeread more

Inside

Nutella crepe with banana & strawberries

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Coffee tastes good

Roll Thai'd Creamery

3.9(33 reviews)

1.2 mi

Came here on a Sunday night, one of the few ice cream spots open late…read more I ended up getting the Matcha Green Tea ($8.75) which comes with strawberry in the match ice cream and topped off with mochi and pocky sticks. Ice cream roll is made to order and always amazes me how they are made, the liquid turns into ice cream. Oddly satisfying, when the they roll the ice cream into a rolled up newspaper shape. The ice cream roll was really solid, it's a good amount of ice cream, bigger than it seems. I did come right before they closed (10pm), they didn't seem annoyed. I would recommend this place if you're in the mood for ice cream especially late at night. * Street parking * Open late

I wish I could give this place more stars because the owner and staff are very friendly. The first…read moretime I tried this place was just for regular ice cream, myself and my friend were surprised the ice cream didn't have much flavor and it was not creamy the way ice cream should be. Then recently I tried the taro bubble tea. I echo someone else's experience it was strangely lukewarm even though there was ice in it, and also the consistency was too watery. The taro flavor was lacking, I could tell from the color when it came out something was wrong. Didn't end up finishing more than a quarter of it. Maybe they have one specific item they're great at making, but it's really unfortunate the bubble tea is just bad and not up to quality.

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LeGurt

4.9(10 reviews)

0.6 mi

The food is spectacular, the service is very efficient, and the atmosphere is small but very cozy…read more Legurt is a little piece of my beautiful Ecuador.

I love LeGurt Yogurt . Their yogurt is great, but the real star for me is the pan de yuca--warm,…read moresoft, and absolutely delicious. The perfect treat to go along with your yogurt. A place worth visiting!

Because one of the brides is Ecuadorian....

Strawberry, Banana and Chia Seeds Waffles with yuca flour

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Green Plantain Tortilla

Cones NJ

4.9(10 reviews)

1.3 mi

Omggg. What a treat, I love the flavor selection of this shop!…read more It's located on the bottom floor of the William center. It has a nice amount of tables to sit in and eat and it's nicely decorated. Staff was super friendly, especially because I took a good five minutes just to look over the menu. I loved the unique options that they had. They also do coffee and affogatos. I got the ginger and honey ice cream and it was so delicious. We also tried the mascarpone and it was great too. Will definitely be back to try some other fun flavors - like Brazilian corn?! Can't wait!

A little mom and pop like ice cream spot below the Williams center with really unique and classic…read moreflavors. Service was fast and friendly. They allow sampling and the portions are good for the prices. I got the ginger honey and loved the warmth and spice. There are tables indoors and outdoors with some board games on a side table to play afterwards if you want.

Mascarpone w/ Frutte di Bosco!

Ginger and honey

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Nicole D.

7 years ago

I had a private cake and sip party for my sister's birthday at Polkadot and I can't say enough great things about the event!! From the moment I first contacted Arlene about it she was nothing but helpful and (timely!) responsive to all of my e-mails and questions. We had Jaleesa as our cake instructor and she was awesome too! Very helpful, patient and personable. The event included everything we needed to make our cake design, we each got our own cake with our own flavors!, snacks (like cheese and crackers and veggies) and all plates/napkins, wine glasses and wine opener (which I didn't even think of!). All of the girls had so much fun too, I got a lot of compliments on the event. As if that wasn't enough for me to already be won over, the next day I cut into the cake and it was delicious! I would recommend this to anyone - either a private party (you need at least 6 people) or one of the monthly public cake and sips that they have. read more

Jeff M.

10 years ago

5 Stars!!!! I have to say, we've ordered from many local bakeries before. Probably more than I wish to admit. We were referred by a friend of ours to use Polkadot after we went to a 1st birthday and inquired about who made the cake (which looked incredible). Long story short, web ordered for my parent's anniversary party of about 40 people. Cake came out awesome! Delivery was on time and working with Arlene was nothing but a smooth and painless experience; this was one of the reasons we were looking for another place to order from... And we truely lucked out. Definitely ordering from Polkadot in the near future. read more

Casey B.

9 years ago

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Arlene did our wedding cupcakes and cake as well as the grooms' cake. Everything was gorgeous AND delicious! I came to her with some vague ideas and the outcome blew our minds! We couldn't have asked for anything more! Our guests were raving about the cupcakes. On top of baking scrumptious desserts, she's extremely responsive during the planning and set everything up perfectly the day of the wedding. The cake and cupcakes definitely helped make our wedding the best day ever! We will definitely be back! read more

Deidra C.

8 years ago

I found Polkadot Cake Shop through google search when I decided last minute that I wanted a cake for my coed baby shower. I messaged Arlene with a picture of what I wanted and edits/additions to the cake. The cake was New Jersey Devils Hockey theme. The cake was not only visually amazing, but very tasty! All of my guests were impressed with my cake. It was all that I hoped for and more. I am absolutely thrilled with Polkadot and look forward to using them for all my future cake needs. read more

Maureen D.

3 years ago

For my Aunt's 90th birthday, we ravished an absolutely stunning cake that was even more delicious from the Polkadot Cake Shop. Fresh sunflowers (my aunt's favorite) adorned the vanilla iced cake with chocolate and buttercream filling. The cake was topped with a gold "90" that was just perfect! All at the party were commenting that the cake was so flawless, it didn't seem real! It had the perfect amount of sweetness and was so very moist and scrumptious Thank you, Polkadot! read more

Cory M.

8 years ago

Thank you to Arlene and her team at Polkadot Cake Shop for creating a beautiful and delicious dessert table for our daughter's first birthday. Arlene was so flexible and easy to work with. She responded so quickly to all of my emails and also took the reigns when I had no creative energy left. It goes without saying that the dessert table looked beautiful, but tasted even better. I highly recommend her! read more

Jelenia J.

15 years ago

I ordered Polkadot for the love of sweets and was not disappointed! Great tasting and great texture. They always have new things going on and specials so it pays to join their email or check the website all the time. Whenever I talk to someone about sweets I always suggest they place an order!!! read more

Chrissy C.

15 years ago

I used Polkadot to cater an event at my company and they were amazing! They were prompt and people were raving about the cupcakes for days. Everyone insisted it was the best they'd ever had. We will definitely order from them again and I will be sure to use them for personal events as well. read more

Theresa H.

3 years ago

Outstanding cake from this shop for my Aunt's 90th birthday! It was as beautiful as it was delicious! The cookies were fantastic too. Highly recommend! read more

Yadira P.

5 years ago

Beautiful cake and awesome taste! Everything was seamless. I will definitely be ordering from here again!

Arlene A.

11 years ago

Best cupcakes, custom cakes and desserts in NJ! Fresh and always made to client specifications.

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