This review is not for the bakery as a whole, this review pertains to my experience ordering a cake from them (which did not meet my expectations). I ordered a celebratory birthday cake and in my instructions I wanted it to say "Happy Birthday Grandma Rose" but when I went to pick up my cake it originally said "Happy Grandma Rose" instead. I asked why is there a word missing and the employees claimed they could not fit all of those words on the cake. So why would writing "Happy Grandma Rose" be the logical solution to that problem? That sounds ridiculous. I asked them to please rewrite it and if it all couldn't fit just write "Happy Birthday Rose" and this is what I got. This just looks so lazy. I assumed they would just write on the actual cake instead of this removable square. If there is an issue with a client's instructions for a cake it's best to call that client first to come up with a solution together. Instead I was expected to take a cake that was missing the word "Birthday" on it. I'm sure the cake will taste great but aesthetically it does not look nice and that experience kind of ruined me ever ordering cakes for special occasions again. I've seen much nicer cakes from other reviewers on here, mine looks lazy in comparison. read more

Sook Pastry - Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Stopped in for a quick coffee and latte today. Latte was perfect- husband said his coffee was good as well. Also had a grilled cheese and tart. Grilled cheese on brioche (provolone) was delicious. We arrived after the usual brunch time so there were plenty of seats available although they filled up soon after we sat down. Tart was very good as well. Will definitely return. read more

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Sook Pastry definitely deserves all of the credit it's been given! It's a great spot to stop for coffee and a pastry to catch up with friends or to sit outside and enjoy the warm weather. You can't go wrong with anything from Sook! I have tried the Broad, which is a perfect fruity mango based cake that is light and no too sweet. The Pistachio macaron has a great texture and flavor. I also got a Ricotta and Basil Danish to go, which is absolutely divine-- flaky and has a nice subtly flavor of cheese and basil that is not overwhelming at all. read more

Sook Pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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My absolute favorite pastry shop. Ive tried everything from tarts, croissants, butter breads, cappuccino and am always pleased.

Stopped in for a little dessert after dinner. Was our first time here. Service was good. It was a little busy when we went in, but the people who work here took care of everyone pretty quickly. Cute little place and it was very tasty! We were very excited to see they offered gluten free items (one of our children has celiac and it's rare to find bakery's with gluten free options!) However, what upset us about the gluten free options, is they were in the case, lined up next to, touching gluten offerings, which now makes it contaminated and could cause reactions to those who have the allergy. Be careful if you are looking for gluten free offerings! Otherwise, we would go back. read more

Sook Pastry - Paris Brest - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Amazing. Always. Best pastries and desserts. I love their selections like the planetarium and the Lincoln. Their kouign-amann fulfills my craving for when I can't make it out to the city for my favorite spot. The bubble tea isn't bad, the savory crepes are alright I haven't had sweet ones yet. The coffee isn't bad and macarons are tasty. Highly recommend this place. read more

Tried the macarons, strawberry shortcake, flourless chocolate walnut cookie, and fruit eclair. Cookie was amazing in texture with strong walnut flavor and chunks and the eclair was not amazing but solid. Macarons tasted fresh but smaller than normal, and the pink one was indistinguishable in flavor. The most disappointing item was the shortcake; it's only available on weekends so I thought it would fresh and amazing. It had large full strawberries in it, but was strangely bland without the fragrance of the strawberries. The service, while efficient, was cold and borderline rude with a female telling us not to place our dirty plates with the dirty pile by the door, but the other dirty pile closer to the kitchen. The ambiance and pastries are much better at the other French bakery around the corner imo. read more

I am all about a good bakery and Sook Pastry never fails. Their pastries are always unbelievably fresh and use top notch ingredients. From their cakes to their unique tarts, I love them all but my favorite has to be their Creme Brûlée and the Godwin! Oh and they have delicious coffee as well. There is street parking and a parking lot about 100 feet away. Just a heads up, most often there is a line, one because of covid but more importantly, because this place is so delicious!! read more

Sook is the FIRST and BEST French pastry shop in town. I remember being elated when they first opened. The owner and staff are wonderful!!!!! Always incredibly fresh and delicious! From pastries, cakes, cookies, sweet and savory crepes, European sandwiches, homemade soups, including a daily vegan soup! This is Paris ambiance in Ridgewood! read more

Sook is expanding ... and I had the pleasure of previewing the new space with Ms. Park and her delightfully loquacious husband, Izzy Yanay. I'm a big fan of Sook -- have been since they opened. It's a real deal Parisian patisserie and chocolaterie -- and these folks know food. The new space (immediately adjacent to the existing) includes an area for marketing Ms. Park's signature chocolate line -- and they will serve crepes and baked goods from this side too -- which also houses the chocolate factory. Did someone say Willy Wonka? The sidewalk cafe space will roughly double in size and I expect there will be no problem filling the seats. I even heard talk today of adding fondue to the menu. In my experience what gets old is soon new again. Great idea -- if they can get the teenage customers to act appropriately around pointy utensils and scalding hot chocolate/cheese pots. ;) Mr. Yanay may not be the front man of this business -- (his business card lists his title as "Assistant Bus Boy" lol) but he sure is one heck of an energetic dude ... the brawn behind a business which is so brilliantly fronted by his talented wife. He is self-effacing when praising her and seems to have found a perfect balance in this partnership in which Ms. Park shines publicly while he tends to the minutiae of the day -- including his own elaborate business interests -- behind the scenes. If you have not tasted any of Sook's wares yet -- I say run -- don't walk -- run there and inhale the variety of pastry, chocolate, authentic Parisian crepes, baked goods and darn good coffee they offer. Close your eyes while you sit at a sidewalk table on a balmy day -- munching and sipping something delicious -- and your senses may take you to a cafe in the 6th arrondissement. My favorite bites are still the almond croissant with a double espresso -- the pastry is buttery and sweet with a wonderful almond filled crisp that is both dense and light at the same time -- something only a classically trained baker knows how to pull off; and the coffee is that perfect cup of Illy. The kouign amann with raspberry is my second weakness -- crispy and gooey, tart and sweet -- still can't decide which end to eat first. Try not licking your fingers when eating one. But everything here is spectacular. Your brain will thank you for the stimulation -- trust me. Top Tip: Parking can get gnarly on the weekends so look for spots along local streets away from the main drag. A few blocks walk will only improve your appetite ... and your mood. read more

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Horrible customer service. I ordered a cake for a birthday, and they brought out a completely different cake. Staff was not apologetic at all. I had to pay extra for a larger cake size! Will not be coming here anymore read more

A staple which I go to every month. Definitely the best desserts in bergen county!! Especially their almond crossiants!

Korean owned and operated pastry shop. Their displays are absolutely gorgeous and pastries taste just as good as they look. I enjoyed everything we ordered and even got a cake for my aunts birthday. The service was good but a few things appear to be lost in translation so we had to repeat ourselves a few times. There was also only one person who does the writing on the cake and after we paid, we were told to wait about 10 minutes. We don't mind waiting a bit but it certainly was longer than 10 minutes and we watched the lady churn out order after order after order for people that showed up way after us. It's a small shop that's very busy so it's kind of awkward waiting in there. It took her maybe 30 seconds to write "Happy Birthday" so it doesn't really make sense to not fulfill in a first come, first serve basis. There were probably 10 customers behind us that were all out the door before she got to writing on the cake. Perhaps a bit disorganized but those fantastic pastries will definitely keep me coming back if I'm in the area again. read more

Sook Pastry - "The Spring" - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

I'm torn on how to review this place. The food is pretty good and the prices are reasonable. But the service absolutely sucks. There are so many employees behind the counter that it creates chaos and confusion. I have tried this place three times now and I think that will be my last. If you can't get me my coffee before my breakfast then you are failing. My breakfast should not sit and get cold before I have my hot beverage. Additionally, I shouldn't have to come and check on it three times then wait another 10 minutes while you get coffee for people that paid long after I did. read more

Sook Pastry - Coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

This place is down the street from my barber shop and I tend to go each time I'm in town for a haircut. The pastries are great and so is the cappuccino. I enjoy it so much that I tend to plan ahead and pick up plenty for the family as well! read more

One of my favorite pastry shops! Their food is phenomenal and they make a great Nutella crepe. I love coming here after a dinner out with friends, it's a great relaxed atmosphere. They make excellent rent croissants and my husband loves the macaroons. read more

I've never been here, but a friend bought a box of the bear claws from this place. This is the best bear claw I've had! How is it so good? There's something really special about it. I can't wait to go there myself to try their other goods. read more

Employees here are rude, they treat people different. They like to argue with the customers. If you are looking for a wow experience this is not the place. The owner was nice and apologetic. The sad part is that the employees didn't care that we requested to speak to the manager. Bad experience, bad service. read more

I was very surprised by how weak the coffee was. They use Italian classic illy yet both my brewed coffee and my husband's Americano were watery -- just the opposite of what you expect at a Euro style cafe. Please figure this out! Coffee needs to be brewed correctly and the water ratio shouldn't be that hard to fix. Crepe and french toast were pretty mediocre unfortunately, but his mom LOVES this place, so we can't fight it. read more

This is such a cute dessert/coffee shop. They do also made delicious crepes; both sweet and savory. On the weekend it may be harder to snag a table inside because it is really small inside. My kids love the macaroons, but all the pastries are good! read more

Great spot with wonderful pastries and ready made sandwiches. People behind the counter are usually nice, though everyone has an of day. One thing I specifically did not like was when I overheard an older male, who I presume to be French, make fun and correct an Asian customer, when the customer did not properly pronounce the name of a pastry. This was done in front of everyone in the store. The customer was taken aback and looked at her partner in disbelief and ignored the male manager and did not say a word. The other workers seemed to be used to this kind of thing. Was very off putting to say the least. If not for him and some other moody workers this place deserves a solid five stars. read more

Sook Pastry crafts artisan pastries and with aesthetic and ambiance of its own. While the chocolates, breads, and small deserts are all fantastic, the crepes are my favorite. Ambience is casual yet classy with both interior and exterior cafe style seating which makes for a pleasant ending to a moonlit evening stroll through town. If you're looking for recommendations, "The Lincoln", "The Ridgewood", the pear tarts, creme brûlée, and banana & Nutella crepes are all great places to start. Here's to hoping the owner adds "The Washington" next. read more

Delicious pastry Breakfast items Nice spot in Ridgewood town Very popular place for gathering read more

Sook makes the Paris Brest again- my favorite pastry from here! Definitely a must-get read more

Sook Pastry - Weekend pastry date - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Everything is delicious! But, that hot chocolate was divine. Such a nice treat! Staff is always so friendly and welcoming.

Amazing treats. Delicious food. Sook Pastry is a gem! Loved the vibe inside, and we were able to enjoy our breakfast outside in the little clear pods that they have set up. The croissant sandwiches were phenomenal, and you could taste the quality in each bite. The croissants were perfectly flaky & buttery, the cheddar was a great compliment, & the sausage crumbles were so yummy, plus we added spinach for a touch of green. We got macarons to go and they were done perfectly. Every flavor was so spot on, I was so happy I got one of each!! I will surely be back soon! read more

Sook Pastry - Turkey, Egg & Cheddar on Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Best sushi we ever had Creative and fresh Multigrain rice is wonderful change of pace Many rice free roll options that are delicious. Staff is efficient as well read more

Best European influenced danish on planet Earth! Ask for the half peach on sweet cream (sunny side up) danish. It's just to die for! Best black coffee also. read more

There was a bit of a line when we showed up but it was 1000% worth it. We ordered the Fruit Eclair, Key Lime Tart, Banana Tart, Peach Tart and The Concord. Everything was absolutely delicious even a day or two after being in the fridge. My favorite is the Key Lime Tart and the Peach Tart. Definitely coming back to try more! read more

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Worlds best almond croissant!! Soft and a little crunchy and so so delicious! If you feel like a treat, definitely visit Sook!

This reminds me of Tous Les jours. I really like mini desserts and it has amazing and different variety of sweet mini bites. I was with my family visiting a friend and she suggested this place. We were 5 and a kid but this place was so crowded that only 2 of us went inside and ordered. Seating area is very small I guess only 3-4 tables inside. After waiting for about 10 mins, someone gave us their seat. We had a chocolate eclair, a slice of hazenut cake, the ridgewood and the lincoln. They all looked stunning and were delicious. We also had one cappucino, it was okaish. They have full cakes if you want to buy, they also have a chocolate shop next to this pastry shop where they sell homemade chocolates. Parking is very limited and only street parking is available. I highly recommend this place if you are near by. read more

Sook Pastry - Top - chocolate eclairs and hazelnut cake Bottom - the Lincoln and the Ridgewood - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Just ok. We bought angel food cake, an almond croissant, a chocolate "planetarium" pastry and a kouign amann. None of them blew us away whatsoever. I would say they were all pretty basic. Personally I'd say it's not worth the money. However if you're in the area and looking for a place with decent vibes to stop in for a quick pastry and coffee then maybe this is for you. read more

Best pastry shop ever.Everything here is so good.I never had anything which was not delicious/average from this place.Definitely definitely visit this place if you get a chance. read more

So my cousin sweared by this place and she took us here while we were visiting her. Small bakery with a very limited seating available. Deserts 4.5/5 1. Chocolate Eclair - It was delicious, flaky and rich. The eclair was nicely coated with chocolate just the way I like it. 2. Hazelnut Cake - Loved it !!! This was my favorite of the all. 3. The Ridgewood - This was very chocolaty. Not my fav !! 4. The Lincoln - Another best from the four. Nicely layered and has the perfect amount of sweetness. Ambience and Service- It was a cold day and the place was super duper packed. The service was prompt, we placed our order at the counter and were served there itself (self serve). They have a lot of pre made cakes available and also have a good selection of cafe made in house. My cousin got a cappuccino and it was not the best. Overall, great place for people those who take there deserts very seriously. Parking is a trouble, we actually parked on the other side and walked the underpass. read more

Sook Pastry - Eclair, Hazelnut, Lincoln and ridgewood - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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I have been coming to Sook for years! The desserts are delicious, the sandwiches are so tasty!!!!! Cakes for any special occasion! Definitely recommend if you have a sweet tooth read more

Sook Pastry - Ham and Ham & Cheese Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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INCREDIBLE! I highly recommend the raspberry macaron! So tasty! My friend has gone back 3 times in one week to get the dark chocolate loaf. I got the small white chocolate loaf and it was very tasty! I also got the angel food cake with raspberry. Would 100% come back here!! read more

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Years ago a friend of mine came to visit. She grew up in France and said the croissants at Sook were the closest to France that she tasted since she left. Sook has been serving decadent European chocolate, coffee, and crepes for a decade, but recently they expanded. They spread to the next store over and claimed this new space as their bakery and used it as an opportunity to expand their in house chocolate and bread. Take it from me and go enjoy everything they have to offer! I especially love in the summer when they put tables on the sidewalk for a real Parisian feel. read more

Such a wonderful little café and pastry shop! The pastries are always fresh and prices are reasonable. They have a cute outdoor seating area as well. New favorite local spot read more

Sook Pastry - The fruit eclair and key lime tarts are my favorite! - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Visited for first time based on reviews a bit overrated pastries are good not fabulous and be prepare for price shock expensive average pastry $8-$9 read more

Ham & cheese crepe and the ham & cheese croissant (pre-made, not the sandwich) were both very good! It was hard to only pick a few things when everything looked so delicious. Next time I'm going to try the cakes/pastries! And maybe a cappuccino... read more

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