As many of you probably suspect, while I have a healthy admiration for great marketing, what really…read moreintriques me are those truly bad campaigns that latch onto your brain stem like a fungus and won't let go. Case in point, Pillsbury's Tunnel of Fudge Bundt Cake contests in the late 60's/early 70's that brought the heretofore niche German ring cake to homemaker prominence in the US. The specter of the Pillsbury Dough Boy dressed as a latter day Burgher Meister/Meister Burgher was truly comedy gold. That doughy androgenous spokesthing was truly they/them before those designations were even on the cultural horizon. You might even say the Doughboy was the Ziggy Stardust of Package Goods marketing. He did however bring the Bundt Cake into the mainstream for which I am eternally grateful. All of which is to say that Nothing but Bundt Cakes is terrific offering these high density circular treats with enough sweet icing to melt your molars. Great stuff all around and in the bakery desert known as Princeton a very welcome addition. Five very easy stars.

Birthday freebie #2 brought me to Nothing Bundt Cakes. I loved all of their decorations and…read moredisplays inside. The woman at the counter welcomed me and let me know they had samples of red velvet cake to try. After having their red velvet cake with chocolate chips inside, I loved how these did not. Even in small portions, the cake was amazing. A couple of days prior, I received an email about their new churro bundt cakes, so I already knew which one I wanted. I appreciated how the icing and chocolate drizzle were soft on top. The cake itself was moist (one thing they nail every time). The star of the show was the chocolate drizzle that oozed from the inside when you got to the center. This cake is easily a 10/10.

My husband had these shipped to our house for my birthday since cinnamon rolls are my favorite…read more They are unequivocally the best cinnamon rolls I have ever had! From the outermost swirl all the way to the center, every single bite was sweet gooey perfection. I don't know what he paid, but I can tell you it is 100% worth it.

When it comes to The Gingered Peach, I can only speak on their holiday orders for now. I came…read moreacross a post on social media about a magazine naming The Gingered Peach as one of the best bakeries in New Jersey. From there, I gave them a follow on social media and checked out their website. Sadly, the bakery is about an hour from where I live, but it's about 15-20 minutes from where I work. However, they usually close at 3 pm, which means I would be scrambling in right before they close or I may not make it at all. Bummer! Needless to say, I saw they do dessert orders for the holidays, so that was my golden opportunity! For Thanksgiving, I ordered a purple sweet potato pie and a banana pudding pie. I got to select the date that I'd be picking up my pies, which was on a day that I had to go to the office. During the week leading up to Thanksgiving, the bakery was closed for regular operations. They were only open for dessert pick ups. The pies were a hit! The banana pudding pie was everyone's favorite. Needless to say, for Christmas, a larger order was placed for banana pudding pie, salted honey pie, apple crumb pie, and mashed potato rolls. Now for Christmas, the bakery was open for regular operations and you had to pick up your pre-ordered desserts at their sister business, Melba Ice Creamery, around the corner. Because it was Christmas Eve and I already had a slew of sweets pre-ordered, I decided not to try to go to the bakery that day. Nevertheless, the goods were a hit again! The only downside is that the crust on the banana pudding pie was a little different the second time around, making it tougher to slice and get out of the pan. It was still tasty though! Would I return? Absolutely!

new cold stone in Nassau Park Pavillion. tried their new lucky charms and butterfinger flavors and…read morethey were pretty good. my friend liked the banana pudding flavor. staff was friendly too. only 3 stars because I think cold stone's ice cream has a weird consistency, kinda gummy. also I think it's kind of expensive for what it is.

Gluten Free section for Baked Good is growing. So happy that they are getting more itemsread more

It's been 13 years, and I still LOVE this store. It's gotten even better, and I miss it so much…read more Still great service, and a clean, bright atmosphere. Their ready-to-go food section is absolutely amazing. Whenever I'm in town, I always stop by to stock up on: crunchy raisin bran (Wegmans brand) cherry vanilla seltzer (Wegmans brand) basting oil (Wegmans brand) bread & bagels I know that there are other Wegmans nearby, but this location is the OG for me.

First off, just entering the bakery, the smell.... Although I already ate before arriving, I could…read moredefinitely eat again. Keeping my "blinders" on, my mission is to get a few of those famous crispy bakes for my daughter's 26 birthday instead of buying a whole cake. My attendant, Eimau, (hope I spelled correcty, if not, my apologies) was so pleasant and his patience servicing me has me leaving with not only a few bakes, but cake pops, cupcakes and macaroons!! You have to try this nice place, so good. Thank you all for your service.

I returned to Lilla Vanilla after a mediocre visit a couple of months ago. I was initially on the…read morefence due to the two viral crunches I tried--only one was enjoyable--and I wasn't impressed with the service. That said, I don't believe in writing a place off after a single average experience, so I decided to give it a second chance. This time, I ordered two different viral crunches along with a croissant. Unfortunately, the results were disappointing across the board. The Mixed Berry Crunchy was cute in presentation, but that was its only redeeming quality. There was no bold--or even subtle--mixed berry flavor. At $10, it felt wildly overpriced and not worth the calories. Next was the Lemon Crunchy, which is supposed to feature a lemon blueberry flavor. As someone who loves lemon, I had high expectations, but once again it was bland and forgettable. Since this is a bakery, I also tried a fresh croissant and asked for it to be warmed. The staff accommodated the request, and it smelled incredible. It was warm, light, and flaky--but sadly, the flavor fell flat. A light brushing of butter on top would have gone a long way. For me, this is strike two. Unfortunately, Lilla Vanilla just isn't worth the money or the calories. Based on my experience--mediocre service on the first visit, bland and overpriced featured items on the second, and only neutral-to-slightly-positive notes on the croissant--I'd rate it 2 out of 5 . I seriously contemplated giving them 1 star but to be fair, the viral crunchy presentation was appealing and the croissant did have good texture (even if the flavor missed).

KK Sweets is hands-down my favorite bakery. Their macarons are next-level AMAZING!!!! perfect…read moretexture, incredible flavors, and you'd never guess they're gluten-free. As someone who follows a gluten-free diet, it's such a gift to have a place that truly gets it and does it so well. Everything I've tried has been fantastic, and the quality and care they put into their treats really shows. On top of that, the owner Kelsey is absolutely wonderful, so kind, passionate, and genuinely invested in her customers and her craft. If you're looking for the best macarons (gluten-free or not), KK Sweets is a must. I can't recommend them enough!

KK Sweets has the absolute best Croissants! I can't imagine that they are better in France. I…read morehaven't had a bad baked good from here. Absolutely the best in hamilton!

What a wonderful place! We already knew we loved Sweet Box…read morefrom a few delivery orders we had placed for cupcakes, macaroons, banana pudding, and cookie dough but they really blew us away with a custom order for our daughters second birthday. We asked them for 18 cupcakes with Sesame Street characters - Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch - and they came out amazing. Our daughter screamed with delight when she saw them and is still talking about how her favorite part about her party was "eating Elmo's eyeballs" lol Thanks, Sweet Box team, for helping to make her birthday party so memorable!

I ordered pretty last minute to purchase 2 gender reveal cupcakes and they worked with me so…read moreseamlessly. Since I did not know the gender, I was able to just email the result to them and they handled everything for a same day pick up! The location was easy to find and I was able to park quickly right in front of the store to pick up the order. Once I got to the store I also picked up one of their tiramisu cakes which was as delicious as it looked! The cupcakes were also very good but I think the memory of how easy and smooth they made our experience was the real sweet treat. So grateful to Sweet Box Cupcakes for being a part of this special moment for us!

Nino's Pastries used to have the best pastries around.....last few times we've ordered desserts and…read morecookies they've been stal

Nino's pastry shop serves fresh baked goods including danishes, cakes, cannoli's, ect…read more If you like a good pastry with your tea or coffee in the morning this place is for you! The danishes are amazing! Soft, flavorful and priced at only $3.00 each.