Not a huge selection. The parking is a pain in the neck. But TOTALLY worth visiting and purchasing their baked goods! The selection isn't large, but they seem to select products that they do best, and taste the most wonderful. The chocolate chip cookies are near the best I've ever tasted, along with their snickerdoodle, and chocolate-chocolate chip cookies. The banana bread is amazing! Their brownies could convince me to change my religion. The pies are perfect. Everything tastes home-made, because in a way, everything IS home-made. The people who work here seem to want to be here. They give me the impression that they are here because it's a labor of love. I'm sure the bakers feel that way more than the kid at the register, but you know what I mean. The coffee is great, but they set the bar so high with the baked goods I can see why I'm being super-critical of its taste. I go to Able Baker regularly to pick up a supply for the house. It's healthy because eating Able Baker's baked goods is my impetus to work out with more than a bit more intensity, and more often. I've been sending emails to the Nobel Prize committee, trying to convince them to either create a new category, or make an exception to allow Able Baker to be included in another, less fitting category, in order for them to be nominated for a Nobel Prize. They will certainly be awarded one. read more

Came here to review the carrot cake. It's my mom's favorite type of cake so we've tried it from various places for her birthday over the years. Able Baker's is the best by far. No nuts, raisins, pineapple. Focused on the carrot and made with olive oil so it is incredibly moist. Icing tastes whipped, leans more towards the cream cheese flavor and not too sweet. read more

Delicious hipster bakery! Amazing gluten-free options. The coffee cake is amazing, the scones are amazing. Coffee is pretty good too.

I love the selection of treats here as well as the coffee. Special treats they have for different holidays is amazing. Staff is lovely too!

I only wish my husband had told me sooner The Able Baker had coffee, tea and scones! It is my FAVORITE thing. I get a chocolate scone and an iced fez green tea and it hits the spot every time. I love coming in and seeing everyone bustling about, decorating cookies and being awesome, not to mention everything I've ever eaten from there is delicious. read more

Utterly delightful, the Able Baker makes me glad to live in a town without a coffee retail chain. Its checkerboard floor tiles, cafe seating and fresh-baked goods make it much more than a caffeine stop, though it is that, too. The chalkboard menu and the cheery staff impart a small-town feel that's hard to replicate or beat, not to mention that it serves up some great coffee and scones while you walk up and down the length of Maplewood Avenue and shop the stores along it. On a recent trip there, I was served by an employee who appeared to be confused by a request to grind a pound of coffee beans, mentioning that she had to ask the supervisor, going to the back area, returning with unground beans, acting surprised that we wanted coffee beans ground, repeating that she had to ask a supervisor, disappearing for a moment into the back and returning yet again with unground beans. It does seem that grinding coffee beans would be a standard courtesy extended to customers, but maybe it's not? We went home with whole beans. First-world problems, I know, but it was a bit puzzling. Although weekends can get a bit crowded, tables turn over quickly enough that you can find a seat if you really want to. Also, it helps if you have someone to hover over tables until one frees up while you stand on the order line. I'm a fan and only wish it were closer! read more

I'm addicted to their scones!!! This is a lovely welcoming local woman-owned business, highly recommend!

This place is great- we ordered a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving and was amazing! I also love the different cookies and cupcakes they come up that coincidence with current events. ;) read more

I was craving a cortado yesterday after a delicious lunch at Arturo's across the street, so I walked over to The Able Baker. So, I ordered 2 cortado's with the young gentleman at the counter, who went to get the barista. The barista comes over and tells me, they stopped serving cortado's and other espresso drinks because it was to late in the day. It was 1:30 pm. I gave her a look of disappointment and she just walked away without much empathy. Very disappointed. Especially since I've ordered espresso and cortados once before during the early afternoon hours here. read more

Best free gluten banana bread. Love the decor and coziness!!! Home made stuff and kind people.

A gem of a bakery right smack in the Maplewood Village. Just a food for thought, if you're one of the train people, it might not be the place to get your coffee (which is also priced relatively more than other competitors in town) as the pace might frustrate you. Otherwise the scones and pies are good for those days where you could enjoy it at a leisurely pace. read more

I stopped by with sister-in-law and nephew. We loved our baked goods. The chocolate chip scone was large and delicious. The vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting was moist. Delish! My receipt was sent to my email address. Very cool. Will definitely stop by again... read more

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I was in the area and grabbed a loaf of their pumpkin chocolate chip bread. I was life changing. The best pumpkin bread I've ever had. I'll never not get it now and I live all the way in Staten Island so that has to say something. read more

Best bakery in nj! Scones are amazing and the pecan/chocolate pie is the best I've ever had! Everything here is delectable!!

Great local spot, good quality baked goods. It is rather expensive though and can be very crowded, but it's a nice place to stop by.

The fact that they bake on premise adds such a dreamy sweet aroma when you walk in. Delicious baked goods everything from the scones to the zucchini bread-so so good. I had a decaf latte and was blown away at how fresh and satisfying it really was. Order way ahead for custom cakes. I did and the red velvet was incredible! My only complaint is the price point can get a bit out of control. I just wish it was a bit more affordable-I'd be in there all the time..on second thought that might not be a good thing-for my waistline anyway. read more

Dangerously good. One of my Local favorites, love how they change up their menu weekly and the GF options are the best in town. Highly recommend read more

I had been wanting to visit for a while but missed their hours being 8-4pm yesterday. I went back today and got to try a Vanilla cupcake and chocolate chip cookie and it was fantastic. The staff was very efficient with the line outside and I appreciated all the outdoor seating nearby! read more

The baked goods are okay, but sometimes a little dry. In my opinion they are way overpriced. But people seem to like it and it attracts people to Maplewood. read more

Cute bakery/cafe in downtown maplewood. I only tried the gluten free items (banana bread, cranberry/orange bread, cheddar black pepper biscuit) and they were deeeelicous! You could honestly not even not tell they were GF because they were so moist. I also bought 12 cookies as a gift, didn't taste but they looked good & homemade. No parking lot but I easily found parking right out front on a Tuesday afternoon. I can't wait to go back but my waist probably can! :D read more

I'm a pie lover and not many places offer home made pies, especially raspberry - rhubarb with a delicate crumb crust. Recipe developer Ellen Gray from Able Bakery, has created an astoundingly delicious pie. Please try to get your fork around their raspberry rhubarb delight. It has a flaky tender crust, and the filling is fruity, real and not treacly sweet, it's "just right said the baby bear". Sit in the bakery and enjoy a sweet moment with coffee--all their baked goods are outstanding, tea breads, cookies, cupcakes. read more

The most amazing lemon cake, banana bread. I so enjoy it that I havent gotten past this.

If you're looking for a cozy neighborhood bakery/coffee shop this is it. Right away you can tell that this place is well-loved by the community. Many of the customers and staff are on a first-name basis. The atmosphere is always lively but I've never had a problem finding a place to sit. I'm still making my way through their menu of tasty baked goods, but they make the best zucchini bread I've ever tasted and the cheddar scallion scone is delicious! They also have gluten free options (try the pumpkin chocolate chip loaf. Yum!). From the whimsical cupcakes to the pies and assorted cookies, everything here is drool-worthy and the brew is La Colombe! read more

Just past the last main intersection of our quaint downtown is this lovely spot. Baked goods and coffee are so good, fresh, made and sold with enthusiasm. Birthday cakes always reduced to crumbs within minutes. Go and enjoy! read more

Ordered a red velvet cake for our baby shower to resemble the tree stump from the book, The Giving Tree - couldn't be happier with the result! Everyone loved it! The staff there was super helpful when we ordered it, no issues picking it up or transporting it either. Tasted amazing! Definitely recommend this bakery! read more

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I am now certain nutella has been invented by a super duper advanced alien race, to show us what might be possible if we stop going to war and all focus on yummy baked goods and what can be spread on them. This place is the Bomb. SO good.. SO yummy n fresh. can't keep typing, must eat. read more

amazing baking. delicious coffee drinks. cookies!!! great atmosphere. wish they open back up the indoor eating

Found this place by mistake and what a great mistake that was. The place smells heavenly and they offer lots of gluten free treats.

Regular customer but my first time ordering a birthday cake at Able Baker and I am very happy that I went with them. For people like myself, they patiently helped me pick out everything and the cake turned out to be a great looking cake. Andrea, one of the managers is super helpful, courteous and very kind. read more

The Able Baker - Thank you Able Baker for a great job, and super customer service. Special shout to Andrea!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

I recently discovered The Able Baker while searching Yelp for local coffee shops near work. Ever since my first visit, I've been hooked! The bakery is adorable and has a cozy feel to it. Everyone seems so friendly and helpful, too. But anyways, most importantly... Everything that I've tried is delicious. If you like banana bread, you MUST try the gluten-free one. SO good. All of the cookies are delicious too, especially the chocolate chip- they bake them with oatmeal. So, do yourself a favor and stop here. read more

Thank you to the Able Baker for making my sister's favorite red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting from their bakery for her bridal shower. As always the cake was absolute delicious-perfectly moist, and sweet. The process of ordering the custom cake was super easy and smooth. I decided on an 8 inch cake with one extra layer (3 tall layers total) with a semi naked frosting finish. I ordered the cake 3 weeks in advance (minimum is 2 weeks) and reconfirmed the order was still on the night before. The cake was decorated by the bridesmaids (with fresh flowers) and a handmade cake topper. read more

The Able Baker - Red velvet with cream cheese frosting 8 inch cake with 3 layers and a semi naked finish. Fresh flowers decorated by bridesmaids - Bakeries Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

I've ordered custom event cookies from the Able Baker twice, first time was 100 for wedding favors, the second was 350 for a gala. I was blown away both times. The cookies were beautiful and delicious. When I'm in town I try to stop in for a muffin and coffee, I can not recommend them enough. read more

The place is very cute. They take great precautions to maintain social distancing and COVID prevention. This was my first time there and I was kinda upset that you can't decide what flavor cupcakes you want. They come pre-assorted and there are no substations allowed. Regardless I got the cupcakes, and they were hard and not tasteful. The icing was hard and sour tasting and the cupcake itself was also hard, thick, and very bland. Maybe their other items are better because the place had a great flow of people. It is unlikely that I will try it again though. Update: I was able to speak with the owner and she express the limitations posed by COVID that lead to my experience. She even took my experience to mind when reviewing her business model. Just by that interaction, it makes me want to give it another try! read more

I love this place though it isn't good for me. I've tried to quit my AB habit for several years, ordering a lifetime worth of scones for my morning commute. They finally saved me by moving their opening time from 7a to 8a. read more

Found this place by mistake and what a great mistake that was. The place smells heavenly and they offer lots of gluten free treats.

This is the best bakery ever. They made the most adorable and delicious cookies for my daughter's bridal shower. I asked them to make cookies that would coordinate with the Mexican theme of the shower. They outdid themselves! The Pinatas and the Mexican wedding dresses were so beautiful, you almost didn't want to eat them! But you were glad when you did, they were very amazing - the perfect amount of sweetness balanced with a great cookie base. Julie, the owner, is great to work with and very accommodating. I highly recommend this bakery. read more

The Able Baker - Bakeries Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

I enjoyed the banana bread at $15.00 a loaf I was inspired to make my own, which I greatly prefer.

I'm usually pretty picky when it comes to my baked goods, but I love everything about The Able Baker. The decor is adorable, with a cozy 1940s feel, and everyone who works there is incredibly happy and friendly. Their food is also delicious. The scones are my favorite (especially the Nutella banana flavor), but the cupcakes, cookies, and blueberry coffee cake are also great. Definitely stop by if you're in the area, you won't regret it! read more

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love the cookies especially the double chocolate. So moist!

Any day! Anything! This place has everything good! The staff is super courteous and the goods they offer are amazing! Savory scones? Yes please! And the coffee is out of this world! read more