My entire New Jersey existence revolves around Erie Bakery. When I have a bad day, I go to Erie…read more When I have a good day, I go to Erie. Birthday cakes, Erie. Baby shower cake, Erie. I love their coffee. I love their breakfast pastry (LOVE), their blueberry cinnamon rolls, the chocolate puffs-- everything. Anytime I'm like, am I going to spend $40 again, I hesitate, and then I eat everything and it was worth every single cent. Thank you for existing! Stuffing my face with Erie goods as I type.

Cozy and inviting vibe with a beautiful vintage food display case and lots of green. The people…read morebehind the counter were friendly and welcoming. They chatted with everyone and were extremely open to us asking for recommendations. They even accommodated request for our a corner piece from the tray of cinnamon rolls :) Seems like a bit of a silly request but they did not make us feel bad about it at all, and happily boxed it up for us. We got a blueberry cinnamon roll, the brown butter banana bread, and a turkey BLT. Plus a honey lavender latte for my daily caffeine dose. The cinnamon roll was fluffy and the icing with blueberry topping were perfectly balanced. It was not overly sweet! I don't particularly enjoy banana, but the brown butter banana bread was divine. It wasn't dry nor overly moist and was the perfect bread/cake hybrid texture. The brown butter icing added an additional layer of nuttiness. The turkey BLT was served on their foccacia with tomatoes from a farmer's market - recommended by the staff. This was a great savory addition and they didn't skimp on the turkey bacon. The tomato was juicy but not too watery, and held its own in the sandwich. I didn't think I'd be writing about the tomato but it was very fresh and high quality! It's obvious they care genuinely about the menu items they put out, and the service they provide. It was a bit pricey, but well worth it. I can't wait to visit again.

I don't know that you could get a true idea of Varrelmann's based on my 1 purchase of a blueberry…read morescone, but here is my review. The shop was quiet on a Sunday morning. My initial thought was that there were not many German style pastries/food like I imagined there might be (cannolis were the 1st item I saw when entering). I chose a blueberry scone to share (the price was steep at $4.50 - it would have been $1 more if I would have paid with a credit card). I the scone was slightly burnt underneath and lacked any real flavor, even the blueberries oddly had almost no flavor. I was excited to visit a German bakery but was left a little underwhelmed.

Rutherford doesn't miss. This bakery has been here since the building was built, according to the…read moredelightful woman behind the counter. Come in for the aroma and window appeal of fresh baked goods and stay for the friendly staff. While deciding what to order, which is difficult with all such variety, had a pleasant conversation with the woman about the history of the shop. If you aren't one for pleasantries, sprint over to the strudel display case and close your eyes and pick one. Can't go wrong with apple. All fresh-made on site that day. They also do custom cake orders.

I came to this bakery as I need some vegan options for my daughter's birthday and I was pleasantly…read moresurprised by the taste and presentation. The cupcakes were moist and delicious and you couldn't even tell they weren't made with dairy or eggs. A must try for sure!!

My go to favorite vegan dessert shop! I could honestly come…read morehere weekly with how amazing the sweet treats are. Since I don't eat dairy, this place is heaven to a girl with a sweet tooth. I've had the cakes in the past and they are amazing and full of flavor. People are always shocked when I tell them it's a vegan spot. Can't even tell the difference between a cupcake from here vs a cupcake with dairy. The location is small. Street parking only, but I've never had trouble.

Great local coffee shop with permanent and seasonal flavors! The barista was friendly and the…read moreflavored latte was delicious (not too sweet either!). They offer whole milk, oat milk, and almond milk.

Great local shop. Solid coffee and great community. Chill vibes. Perfect for a study spot or small…read moregroup gathering.

Quite Tasty donuts, clean location, friendly staff . Highly recommend around here. A lot of donut…read moreoptions

I have been here many times. Employees are friendly. Donuts are always on point! Very fresh and…read morefilled with tons of filling as you can see in my pic. The inside is always clean and taken care of. I'm on their email list and always get coupons which makes their donuts a sweet deal! Definitely recommend!

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!

The best vegan donuts! I absolutely love how they steer away from using major artificial…read moreingredients or ingredients that people can be sensitive or allergic to like peanuts, eggs, dairy etc. They are family owned, sister owned dynamic duo. My family and I have tried so many flavors, im trying to think of the ones I love because they all taste amazing! The latest flavor that I love was the peach cobbler - drool- but the cozz coffee flavor, coffee and donuts are meant to be together. Hands down, a must try and if you've already tried... you'll be back multiple times. Cheers to these sisters!!

Food Baby donuts are bringing me out of review writing retirement! I want to make sure to spread…read morethe word so Food Baby can get a storefront and we won't have to wait a week to get some of this heart-shaped yumminess! The week I noticed Food Baby the flavors were all fruit-infused. Grapefruit. Strawberry. Blueberry. Cherry. Peach. Here's what I tried... The Old Fashioned: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, glazed and grapefruit infused. Not too sweet, nothing artificial, smelled amazing. Definitely my favorite. These are like donuts from my childhood. Glad I got two of these to share. So good. The Classic frosted: soft inside and out, liberally covered in all natural frosting (no food dyes here) I picked Strawberry Oat Milk and Blueberry Oat Milk. Yum. The Stuffed Classic: their version of a jelly donut. I got the Strawberry and the jelly inside was rolled into the dough so nothing squirted out as you ate. Delicately covered in sugar. Absolutely delicious and another fave. I did share this box (with non-vegans, and they loved them too!) but I'm excited to order again and have some all to myself. It's probably a good thing (for my pants, ahem) that there isn't a storefront and you do need to think ahead and order online for pickup on Sunday. Watch their Instagram for rotating flavors and events. Pickup was quick, efficient and really friendly. Also, the packaging was just as beautiful as the donuts inside. Too pretty to eat...well, almost :) Enjoy!

Stopped in to do work and liked the vibe!…read more Upon entering I was greeted and asked what I would like by the cashier. I ordered a plane croissant and a smoothie. The croissant was fresh and flaky and the smoothie was good, but a little bland (I am very critical of smoothies). The chocolate croissant was tasty and had Nutella. Yum! Music is playing but it was not distracting. There was ample seating and the decor is very cute. Big windows allowed for a lot of natural light to fill the space which I love. They have a wide variety of items on their menu which is great. I have found a new cafe to spend time in when I need to get things done and want to get out of the house.

Stopped in for the first time to try some coffee and we had a great experience at Steven's Cafe!…read moreThere is an awesome astetic and a really nice place to grab a coffee/bagel/smoothie and hang out or get some work done. Both of our coffees were really good, not burnt at all or biter which we've been experiencing a lot lately. Also prices are extremely reasonable. Would definitely recommend

Came to Dumpling Dojo, because of its trendiness, high amount of reviews, and Yelp rating…read more The eatery is not large, but it has comfortable high top and regular tables, cool wall art, quick service, and the ambiance was quiet and comfortable. I started with the Scallion Pie and it was very good. The dipping sauce made each bite savory and the adorned shredded veggies added to its enjoyment. Our entrees were: Steamed Chicken Dumplings. This is the first time that I had Chicken Dumplings in a delicious buttery sauce. I couldn't get enough of the sauce and it hugged every piece of dumpling that was cut and consumed. The other item was the Vegetable Little Bowl, with Lo Mein. The dish was full of vegetables, filling, and not oily.

I've been very disappointed with this place. I ordered the sesame chicken two times thinking it…read morewould change. The chicken is dry and there's barely any chicken, it's nothing but the breading. I won't be ordering from here again unfortunately.

I was looking for a place that did custom cakes so I could order a 'pizza' cake for my daughter's…read morefirst birthday. I found Veriella's and sent them a few photos of what I wanted and they gave me quotes that were significantly cheaper than other similar bakeries in the area. For a 25-person cake, they said the lead time would be about two weeks. They have several cake flavors/fillings to choose from (some cost extra) and we went with a lemon cake with blueberry filling. It was such a good combination - everybody loved it and the cake came out on point to the picture I sent them. Communication was easy (via email). We actually ended up going into the bakery the day before pick-up because we decided to do some last-minute party favors with some Italian cookies. We got a bunch of rainbow cookies, sprinkle cookies, and a raspberry filled one. Unfortunately, these missed the mark. They tasted old and I'm pretty sure they order them from elsewhere because of the cardboard trays/plastic wrap they were wrapped in. I wouldn't come back for these but the next time I need another custom cake, I would definitely order from them again.

Each and every time I drove past I'd make a mental note that the next time I was in the area I'd…read moredefinitely stop by to check them out. (This went on for years, I'm sorry to admit.) Then - thanks to a mix of happenstance and holidays - I actually made it inside. After a few visits I can report that... It's tiny. The menu leans dessert/sweets heavy. They do have a small selection of breads and rolls. They have a savory/sandwich section (which I've yet to try). The offerings behind those glass cases look mouthwateringly enticing, the few items we've ordered (from semolina bread to carrot cake to their apple turnovers) have all been mighty delicious. How can you not be enamored by items like their (seasonal) personalized Easter Bundt cakes?! (Who even knew that petite Bundt pans were even a thing?) Veriella's location (just steps from a ridiculously busy intersection) makes finding a parking spot challenging, to say the least. Pricing is fair. The workers have all been awesome (friendly and accommodating). We're fans for sure.