Absolutely fabulous bakery!!! Delicious cakes and brownies and apple tarts and cookies. So fresh and tasty! Jennifer is the most lovely person and was completely helpful and so incredibly nice. We will be back for sure- best bakery and it's worth the drive from Port Washington. read more

This was the BEST little hole in the wall to stumble into! The owner has apparently kept this bakery going for decades, and is obviously doing something right. It appears he makes a fresh batch of treats each morning. So, we naturally went for those goodies that were hot out of the oven. I am not a scone person, and my scone was divine! Just barely sweet, with just enough chocolate chips and raisins to add some bite. My husband ordered a croissant and cheese danish; both of which he devoured! Coffee was "light and sweet," just how we like it. The best part, though, was the service! The owner is such a fabulous host and got us acquainted with the neighborhood by advising where we should go enjoy our treat (see pic; a beautifully manicured residential park on the water). We are still dreaming of these delicacies, and hope to return! read more

Sweet Temptation Desserts - Chocolate Chip & Raisin Scone, fresh from the oven! - Bakeries Near Me - Great Neck, New York

A very small bakery located on middle neck road in the old village. This particular bakery has been here for a very long time. The owner was very pleasant, Explained everything that he currently has and items that he could make. Parking is on the street, They have a small sign in the window (you'll probably pass it). So the pies, I picked up 3 pies for my coworkers, Raspberry, Pecan and Apple pie The pies were delicious and need to be raved about Pictures are included Will be back read more

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Ordered a carrot cake for my dads 70th and I was surprised that it didn't come with cream cheese frosting but it was still delicious and moist. Excellent flavor! Also had the raspberry tart and it was perfect! Definitely coming back! read more

Called ahead to ask if they had tiramisu cake. Owner (?) said yes and when I got there, he showed me the cake and confirmed I was okay with it before buying it. Mask compliant as well! As for the flavor of the cake, it was really good! The texture was fluffy/airy/spongy, and the flavor was light, with just the right amount of sweetness and coffee flavor. :) read more

Sweet Temptation Desserts - Tiramisu cake - Bakeries Near Me - Great Neck, New York

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I called at about 9:30am on a Tuesday and ordered a small birthday cake for our office for about 12pm pickup, and there was no issue! When I walked in the place smelled heavenly !! There are such an assortment of pastries I wanted to take everything home. He also honored the 20% off check in on Yelp, $21 for a 7" cake is a good deal. The cake was delicious and everyone enjoyed. Definitely recommend. read more

The bakery is so cute and has a variety of desserts. The service is the best and very kind person at front. Picked up my order and was very pleased. read more

BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE We ordered a chocolate cake with manjar filling and chocolate ganache for the frosty for my daugther's birthday and she said it was the BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE she ever had It wasn't to sweet, the combination of the flavors were DELICIOUS and PERFECT. The presentation was BEAUTIFUL, and the delivery was on time. I highly recommend this place. The owner Mr. Louis was very helpful with the recomendation about the flavor of the cake, very patient and kind. We are very happy to find The Sweet Temptation Desserts bakery that is located closed to the Academy USMMA. read more

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This place is a quaint spot to get your 'sweet temptation' satisfied. We ordered Pecan pies, walnut-Chocolate Meringues (that look like turtles), and a cake for our daughter's birthday. While the cake is still on its way, I just wanted to spare a moment to appreciate the goods. Owned by nice people who assisted us with everything and took time to understand the requirements of the cake. This place is a no frills, mom and pop bakery, serving cookies, cakes, and K-cup coffees. The only thing that took away that 1 star is the coffee - perhaps, they dont have bandwidth to prepare fresh coffees, cappuccinos etc and serve it to the customers - but the K-cup, and a cookie did the trick. give it a shot, but dont plan on staying and sitting, as most of the stuff they have is take-out. Will be back here soon! read more

We've been coming here since I was a baby - I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review. There used to be 6 other bakeries in Great Neck - they've ALL since closed. Benkert's. Bruce's. Strauss. Not to rag on any of them because I'm still mourning the loss, but there's a reason Sweet Temptation is the last one standing. Their sugar cookies with cinnamon or sprinkles are completely addictive. So light and fresh. Like cookies from another simpler time. I had the chocolate cake for my birthday for around 15 years in a row and love it to this day (although by now my palette has changed and I wish I was a little more intense with the chocolate flavor - but it still brings me back)! The people here are always so lovely - it's a total mom and pop shop. It's SO nice to come here and support one of the only small businesses that has outlasted the others in Great Neck. I always say every time you open your wallet you are voting for something, and I definitely feel that here. Come support this delicious wonderful great neck institution! read more

First time visiting this bakery! Definitely an honest-to-goodness mom & pop shop. The guy who runs the bakery (who also happens to have a daughter named Jennifer!) is very nice and super helpful. I needed a small cake for my family on a Sunday afternoon and he was more than happy to describe all the cakes he had available to me. I ended up getting a white cake with white frosting and custard and fruit inside. Let me tell you, it was delicious! I'm looking forward to returning to this place the next time I'm in need of something sweet. $25 for a small cake - reasonable, in my opinion! This place is a little hard to spot unless you're definitely looking for it, but if you do happen to pass by, definitely give it a visit! read more

This is such a sweet little neighborhood bakeshop where everything is delicious! I highly recommend the success cake-- a crunchy almond meringue cake layered with smooth layers of custard, topped with crispy almonds. The baker takes custom orders and helps to make you anything your heart desires! It's a hidden gem right in the heart of Great Neck. read more

For the 2nd year in a row we ordered the cheesecake for my daughter's birthday. Excellent cakes. Very nice place

I recently attended a function where the cake was from this bakery. I'm quite perplexed because there was a plastic film ON the cake. They never removed the letter size plastic film, instead of transferring the picture on the cake. They also needed spell check as the cake was spelled incorrectly. I'm amazed someone actually approved that. Disappointed for sure. read more

I needed a cheesecake to celebrate our daughter's 30th birthday. I called the day before, after trying to find an open bakery locally. Either closed or no NY cheesecake. The owner answered, asked what I wanted and told me to pick it up the next day at 3. I got there on time, it was ready and asked to have Happy Birthday written on. The young lady was very accommodating, wrote it on the cake with my daughter's name and added a red candy rose. Beautiful!! Later that night we enjoyed it to no end. So delicious! My daughter loved it. I will definitely return. read more

I needed a dairy free cake in a rush and this place came to the rescue. And it was amazing. I've had many dairy free cakes and cookies as my boyfriend is allergic to dairy but I will definitely be returning. The muffins and cookies are just as good as well. Support your local businesses especially the ones with great products! read more

I called from California about having a banana cream cake delivered to my boyfriend at the United States Merchant Marine Academy for his birthday. I spoke with Jen who was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to help me in any way possible. Jen delivered perfectly on time! My boyfriend LOVED the cake and said it was absolutely delicious. I gave them full reign with the design and they even added little images on the cake and it turned out SO cute. I seriously can't thank this bakery enough for making my boyfriends birthday amazing when I didn't get a chance to be there. THANK YOU!!!! I would chose this bakery a thousand times over, you guys are awesome!!!! read more

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Wonderful bakery, everything is freshly made on the premises. The staff is also very nice, fast and helpful. I will definitely use this business again! read more

This place is great! Can't believe it took me so long to discover!! The owner is from Chile and so nice, bakes with love. The shop has been here for over 30 years and one of the oldest /most historic shops innGreat Neck. The raspberry tart and guava turnover are delicious and fresh!! Coffee is excellent, the K cups that I like. Can't wait to try their cheesecake. read more

Lovely little shoppe. Delicious apple tarts. You will be swept away by the heavenly scents when you walk in. Yum.

Banana chocolate chip cake is a must! Very cute and friendly establishment. Prices are reasonable. Not kosher but workers say that they use kosher ingredients. read more

A hidden gem and not too sweet. If you are a fan of the old-time Mom and Pop bakeries -- if you like your special order baked goods made from scratch and fresh from the oven with an intoxicating aroma that few can match -- this is the spot for you. Sweet Temptations is quietly serving up the best banana bread, cheese danish and apple walnut muffins money can buy. A unique twist is their chocolate chip banana bread. Ask Louie for extra chocolate. Meanwhile, chocolate mousse cake is their all time favorite birthday cake -- but his delectable fruit tarts are a feast for the eyes. The special attention you receive to your orders, large or small is what sets them apart from the supermarket bakeries. The custom cake you serve for your special occasion will have been taken out of the oven only hours ago -- not days ago. You can easily taste the difference - but don't take my word for it. Drop in or telephone Sweet Temptations Bakery located on Middle Neck Road in the Old Village. Food allergies are happily accommodated and satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed with a smile. Support your local businesses - you'll be glad you did. read more

I ordered a birthday cake for my father from CA. They were so kind and patient with my entire family. The strawberry shortcake was delicious and beautifully decorated. They deliver too. I would highly recommend. read more

Had two pies ordered and delivered to some friends in Port Washington and the owner was very nice and accommodating as he took the order over the phone, then hand delivered the pies over the next day. Pies looked great and were received well! read more

THIS IS A 4 STAR REVIEW, but I don't ant to be the person to ruin their 5 star rating This place is a true small business, "mom & pop" shop! Great strawberry shortcake! I called to order one at 7 or 8 am and they were open! They were able to make me the cake same day in just a few hours! 8" cake was $25 which I find somewhat reasonable While I was there a lemon tart caught my attention, so I got that too! $18 I also picked up a few small things for myself All in, my $25 cake turned into a $50 experience! That's ok! I love to support small businesses, as I own one myself. The cake was a tad dry, also I can live with it. But be more generous please! If someone spends $50 in your little suburban an mom and pop bakery, throw them a free cookie! Appreciate the business! I was truly disheartened by their customer service Awesome note though... I met NIKKI from hairspray the movie and she bought me a chocolate croissant!! read more

Delicious!! I had pecan pie cut up in pieces in a container and the buttery crust was heavenly! I also had a decadent chocolate brownie and chocolate meringue. Everything was fresh and most importantly, not too sweet.. The woman working behind the counter also refused to sell me anything that wasn't freshly baked! Tiny, little gem in the town I grew up in. Going back ASAP! read more

Tucked away at the far end of middle neck road (closer to Kings Point), this has become my "go to" bakery in great neck. Everything here is made fresh, daily and on the premises. The cheesecake here is phenomenal, as is their flan and dulce de leche cake. If you want something specially made, they are very accommodating, and will make anything you want as long as you call in advance. read more

Excellent bakery. Old school bakery, the cakes are from scratch and are delicious! Special order was on time and service with a smile. The only problem is their selections will add to your waist line. This is good to see in a world of chain stores and commercialized food places. Thank you Sweet Temptation! read more

Excellent bakery! This bakery makes the best desserts & he will CUSTOMIZE ANYTHING! If you have dietary restrictions (like lactose intolerance) you can bring him your own ingredients (lactose free milk or lactose free sour cream) and he'll make you whatever the treats you've been missing and they're delicious. So many cakes & pies are already non-dairy (parve) and for real, they're delicious. My family has been buying from Sweet Temptations for years. The owner, Luis, is the nicest, most down to earth, "small business" man who is so devoted to his craft. Everything is delicious. High quality and you wouldn't expect it by the way the bakery looks from the outside. It's cute and has a homey look to it but the desserts are top notch. The apple pecan muffins, lemon squares, apple twists, corn bread, macaroons, meringues, cookies, tarts, passover cakes, and one of my favorites that I've never seen anywhere else - the "success cake". No flour or milk but tastes like a fine French pastry. I don't know how he does it but he does it all. And if he doesn't do it just ask him and he is so accommodating! I don't like the pecans in the apple pecan muffins so I'll order them in advance & he'll make me without the nuts. He's an amazing baker and the nicest man. Now his daughter works there too, and the quality of the baked goods are truly fantastic. If you haven't been here you are missing out! read more

One of the best bakeries around. I usually order his fruit tarts whenever I have special company. He will make it to order combining any fruit you like. I usually order fruits that are in season. The last one he made for me was an apple blueberry. All my guests wanted to know where I bought this most delicious pie. There was not a crumb left over. So happy that this bakery is near me. read more