Nice bakery, pastel de nata was good, the filling was a bit too sweet & loose. Not too many…read moreoptions for full size cakes but overall it was good.

Great Portugese bakery . Fantastic quality and pricing. Bakery items are phenomenal!read more

I ordered a custom two-tier cake, yellow cake with raspberry filling, for my niece's birthday, and…read moreit was spot on." The cake looked clean and straight, totally level with no tilting.... More importantly, it tasted great.... Moist, flavorful, and everyone enjoyed it. No issues at all. It really helped make the day feel special. I'd definitely recommend them.

We bought a tres leche birthday cake with fruit. It is extremely cold out and we kept the cake in…read morethe fridge but the cake slid. It was very unstable. The fruit was unripened and tasted terrible. I was upset we had to serve the cake at the birthday party.

Born and raised in New Jersey, I've driven past Elizabeth countless times but never had a reason to…read morestop in....UNTIL I heard about Alkazar Bakery! An acquaintance of mine on YELP kept posting these DELICIOUS photos of a number of different pastries from this bakery that I just had to see if they tasted as good as the pictures.... and trust me, Alkazar Bakery did not disappoint! The bakery is full of delicious Uruguayan, Argentinian, and Peruvian cakes, cookies, and pastries. I decided to order a dozen bizcochos (sweet bread), three I ate right there in the shop and the rest I took home to my family! The bread itself is so sweet and savory that it's flaky exterior literally melts in your mouth! Inside the bread, you can choose from a variety of fillings, my favorites being ham, caramel, and guava and cheese! The caramel bizcochos might be my favorite thus far, for in addition to the caramel filling the entire bread tasted like an anisette cookie! Absolutely scrumptious!! Even the plain croissants cannot even be described as plain... I've just never tasted a bread so loaded with taste all on its own. I must add, that Alkazar also serves fantastic coffee. I usually drink my coffee black or with a splash of milk, but since I was at the bakery I decided to go all (milk and sugar) and it was nice and hot...and sweet just like the pastries in the shop! I have no idea what kind of coffee beans they use, but frankly I don't think it matters. It's that good! I believe it is also worthy to note that the bakery itself provides a very warm and relaxing atmosphere to just sit and enjoy your coffee or pastry. They have a decent amount of seating for a bakery, beautiful mirrors and colorful lights along the walls, and phenomenal customer service. I walked into Alkazar not even knowing how to pronounce "bizcochos" but the woman behind the counter was patient and kind.I wrote down "bizcochos" and she just smiled and knew exactly what I wanted! She then told what was inside each bizcochos, and made small talk with me about the weather (it was freezing that day!!!), and made me feel right at home. Random odds and ends- The prices are extremely reasonable. There is plenty of street parking along with a small lot only for Alkazar customers only. The restrooms were CLEAN, and they are open to 6pm every day except Sunday! That's pretty good for a bakery. Most close around 3 in my area. I've always enjoyed pastries, from your standard danish to baklava, but I've never tasted anything like the bizcochos I had at Alkazar. This bakery is truly special and I will be back!

We were staying at an airport hotel nearby and happened across Alkazar Bakery. I don't want to be…read moredramatic, but I will be thinking about these pastries for the rest of my life. Living on the west coast, I had never had anything like it. We tried 2 empanadas, beef and ham and cheese and also a bizcocho rolled in sugar which was fresh out of the oven. The empanadas were seasoned perfectly and the crust was flaky and tender. The bizcocho pulled apart into flaky, warm layers. The exterior had a beautiful crunch to it and it was really perfection. I paired it with a cappuccino which was delicious with a sprinkle of cinnamon. The staff was so sweet and gracious, taking the time to explain the pastries to me in the midst of their busy morning.

I got the small Bandeja Paisa and it was fantastic. So much food, I even had to bring some home…read more Compared to others Bandeja Paisa's I've had in the past I'd say this was probably the best deal for one I've gotten. Will be coming here when I come back to Elizabeth.

Pleasant spot for a brunch meal. The menu had a lot of options. I loved how they gave us empanadas…read moreas complementary bites upon sitting down. The workers were all pretty friendly as well. I think the food is very comforting but not a culinary must-try. Seems like a staple in the community though and I can appreciate that.

Amazing service and food. Today is my husband's birthday and we stopped in for a pastry. I ordered…read morean apple muffin and he had a toasted corn muffing with butter. Our server was pleasant and complimented my hair. The Java was hot and silky. Until next time. Love it here!

I've been coming to Teixeira's Bakery since I was born, and it's truly a staple of the Ironbound…read more There's something so special about walking in and feeling that mix of tradition, community, and incredible food. Everything is always fresh and beautifully displayed, the space is clean and welcoming, and the staff is attentive and efficient even when it's busy. Whether you're grabbing something quick to go or sitting down to enjoy a coffee and pastry, there's plenty of room and it never feels chaotic. It's one of those places that's stood the test of time for a reason -- consistent, authentic, and always delicious.

delicious. fresh staying at the airport and wanted to try the neighborhood food. No…read moredisappointment here ! Had the BLT on everything bagel. Now for the cannoli !

Got the lox bagel at Roc's Cafe. It's a small place inside but there is seating outside. The…read moreportions was decent as there was sizable lox in addition to tomatoes which is unique with plenty of cream cheese. Service did take quite a while but overall would recommend if you just want something simple.

A name that gets right to the point…read more Cuba Bakery in Elizabeth is the second location for the owners, the original being in Newark. On the "Cuba Bakery" sign, there's even a tiny "#2." They specialize in the art of Cuban coffee, Cuban bread, and yes, Cuban baked goods, to the joy of the local community. At almost all times of the day, you'll see many loiterers and locals hanging outside of Cuba Bakery. My favorite items here would be their meat pies, guava and cheese pastries, and empanadas. (For shorthand: pastelito de carne / pastelito de guayaba y queso). Their espresso is delicious and has a defined taste, although the common order is cafe con leche. In addition, they serve as a deli and offer sandwiches and cubanos.

Real Cuban bakery products and food. The Cuban sandwich is tremendous! Will definitely return on…read moremy next trip to Elizabeth.

10/10 would recommend to everyone, this truly is THE best bakery in the world…read more my husband and I were shopping for wedding cakes and out of all the spots we went to, this spot was the only spot on our list that went above and beyond for us. the baker explained to us everything in detail and made our dream cake evn better than we couldve imagined. he delivered the cake to us at our house for our home wedding, and the guests to this day cant stop talking about the cake. the attention to detail was amazing and the price was even better than we had hoped. this man and bakery really care about their clients. ambiance and service is 10/10.

This has always been the place to go for a morning coffee and their sandwiches. Their pastries are…read morealways delicious.

This old-school Italian neighborhood bakery has been here for eighty years. It is right off the…read moreGarden State Parkway North, exit 139A, two blocks up from the exit. Park out front, or on residential streets around the corner. Get fresh daily baked baguettes, French boules, Italian breads and rolls, and whole wheat loaves. Especially known for their hamburger and hot dog rolls, or "longs" as they are called, sausage and pepperoni breads, and ring-shaped pizza breads. Also, butter croissants, sfogliatelle, and Italian cookies. Also cheesecakes, cannolis, tarts and other pastries when the baker is so inclined. They also sell fresh pizza dough. The people in the shop are kindly, and prices are cheap. Walking in here is like a time warp which takes me back to my childhood. My aunt and uncle lived a block up from this place, and one of my earliest food memories as a kid was summer cookouts in their backyard. My uncle made great Newark-style deep-fried Italian hot dogs w/peppers & onions on these rolls.

Just moved to Union and I just can't get enough of Carmen's bakery! The fresh Italian bread in the…read moremorning is to die for. Every family or friend that has stayed over has gotten a chance to try it out and everyone has always had the same reaction. Service is great and the workers are all super nice. I can't wait to try all of their Italian pastry's which I heard were phenomenal as well. I can't wait! Recommend 10/10!!