I read about their cinnamon rolls online. I just had to try them…read more They were fabulous and I'm definitely coming back.

Was craving chocolate chip cookies and baked on the beach met my needs. Crispy on the outside…read moreslightly soft on the inside with just the right about of chocolate chips - not too many or too little. And yes I do feel there can be too many. Friendly service and it smelled delicious inside.

First, the good part: the baked goods at Ferrara's are some of the best on the island. I've never…read morebought anything there that wasn't fresh and delicious. Their prices are reasonable, too. Five Stars for quality. Now, the not so good part: the service is terrible. On multiple occasions, I've asked for something only to find when I get home and open the box that I was given the wrong thing. It happened today. I asked for two sticky rolls with pecans and I was given two with walnuts. The person who seems to make the most mistakes is the older lady who works there (whom I suspect is the owner, as all the other employees defer to her). She always looks stressed and out-of-sorts. My other complaint is that they aren't customer friendly. Last year toward the end of the summer, a friend gave me a gift certificate from Ferrara's that was supposedly good to the end of October 1st when they close for the year. When we went to use it in September, our last visit of the season to the island, we found the store closed for a week for some family event. When I explained what had happened after they reopened this year and asked if they would still honor the certificate, the grumpy lady said "no" because they had already "closed the books" for the previous year. For crying out loud, it was $20 coupon and I was a regular customer (emphasis on "was"). Despite the excellent baked goods, I prefer to give my business to bakeries that treat me well. Hence, I now buy most of my baked goods elsewhere, including at Big Apple Bakery on E. Bay Avenue in Manahawkin (next to the Acme Supermarket). Their stuff is just as good as Ferrara's and they have a larger selection. One Star for service. Five Stars plus One Star divided by two is Three Stars overall.

My first visit to Ferraras went well. Arrived on Saturday morning at 6:45 and there was a short…read moreline out front probably about 10 people. The line moved fairly quickly. I was excited to try the sugar coated jelly doughnut, but in my opinion and others in my household, the jelly to donut ratio was off, there was too much jelly filling. The Boston cream doughnut was just OK and the orange Creamsicle I didn't like it at all. Overall, the donuts are good, but we like the jelly donuts at Big Apple bakery in Manahawkin better. The prices were reasonable, 5 donuts and an iced coffee was $15. The counter workers were very nice.

Thank you for the beautiful and very delicious coffee themed cake and cupcakes!…read moreAbsolutely fantastic!!!

I can't say enough good things about Anna Bananas. The quality is like no other. Always the…read morefreshest most delicious baked goods here. Their Slutty cheesecake is incredible! Hands down my favorite dessert here. We've also ordered pies for the holidays and they were always the best you can buy. The staff working here is always friendly and answers any questions you might have. Gluten free and vegan options easily labeled and separated from items with gluten and dairy. Highly recommended and worth the money if you're skeptical of their pricing. Everything is awesome here!

Where's the 10 stars button? I had a last minute birthday to plan. And in less than 36 hours,…read morethese guys made the most beautiful custom cake based on an intricate design. I wasn't expecting it to be exact to the picture and told them to do their best. I mean it takes time. Their decorators were flawless. It was stunning. Huge props! Now onto taste. The yellow cake was moist and delicious. Their American Buttercream was light and sweet and held up in 90 degree heat for hours. Lastly, price. In my opinion, i was undercharged. The quality and craftsmanship (not to mention last minute with no late charge!) were well above what i paid for a 3 layer cake. My advice. You'd be a fool to go anywhere else.

It's like a coconut cream pie, cheesecake and key lime pie all in one. Not overly sweet or tart…read morethe coconut makes it special. That whipped topping is fresh and light. It's the greatest pie ... period.

They are so helpful and accomodating. Friendly service and their cakes are beautiful and they are…read moreso creative. Their elephant ears are delish. We always make a point to stop in while we are in town.

We were visiting Beach Haven/ LBI and needed a carrot cake. After reading reviews we landed on…read moreCrust and Crumb. I called to order a cake which they said they didn't do orders on a carrot cake and we'd have to come in one morning to get one. When I arrived on a Monday morning, the line was out the door! I was a bit in shock considering it's a random summer Monday. I waited for over 25 minutes. Cake was nice, tons of icing! I'd come back for some of their other pastries!

Chocolate Face is absolutely wonderful! I've bought their cupcakes and brownies for several…read moreoccasions, and the baked goods are consistently delicious and lovingly made. A 30 cupcake cake for a birthday? Everyone raved about the moist, flavorful cake and decadent buttercream frosting. 60 flower cupcakes in three flavors for a baby shower? Gorgeous frosting art and crazy good cakes. Going there now for brownies, to say thank you to my husband's hospital care team!

Driving by and we see a sign for cupcakes and brownies. Go eat lunch and return. Bought 6 cupcakes…read more.The Cookies and Cream is the best cupcake ever. End of story. The kid made very happy faces while eating the chocolate iced vanilla one. So much to look forward to.

She NEVER disappoints! So moist & delicious! We enjoyed, this time, PMS (a chocolate peanut butter…read moredream), carrot, cake, and strawberry shortcake! Sorry, forgot to take a picture of all together.

Simply Sweet is just that - simply sweet. The cupcakes are amazing and the varieties made choosing…read moreour wedding cake / cup cake tower difficult, but boy did they deliver! Our guests loved every bite!

So yesterday, July 31st I was going to bring my mom lunch and she has been asking for cupcakes. I…read moreremember finding this place because it's in the same plaza as my chiropractor's office. The cupcakes look amazing and they're not bad. I just bought three for three dollars each, they're a little on the small side, but I guess that's where we are now. They offer different size options for different prices, but not in individual varieties. The churro Locos was definitely fresher than the other two and by far the best of the three. Taste in texture, amazing. the Red Velvet was OK and so was the carrot cake cupcake. I would definitely go back and try different ones but I wasn't as blown away as I thought I was going to be because they look incredible! I might be a little more picky than the average person so make your own judgment.

BRICK: Brie and I were thrilled to join the Yelp New Jersey Elite Experience at Mr. Cupcakes to…read morecheck out the shop and indulge in a free cupcake. I kid you not, this place has 40 flavors of cupcakes including gluten free options and it was so much fun to choose my selection. I wish I could have gotten one of each because they all looked fantastic. I ended up going home with the Holy Cannoli, Churros Locos, Birthday Cake, and Dunakroos flavors. I was greeted by Madison who has such a happy and friendly personality and shared with me the dog friendly rules. We are so happy they allow leashed and friendly dogs inside to order with you, dine inside the beautifully designed and decorated space, and join you at the outdoor tables in front of the building. There is also a wonderful selection of freshly baked dog treats including pup cakes, biscuits, grr-nolis (cannolis)! And, if that wasn't enough they have prepackaged dog treats, cupcake mix for dogs, and dog toys! Indulge in a cupcake as a special treat, order a catering platter for your party, and raise money for your organization through their fundraising program. In addition to Brick, there are 3 other locations in NJ in Clifton, Hawthorne, and Paramus.

I ordered custom sugar cookies for a baby shower from A Sweet Memory, and the cookies turned out…read moreperfectly! Annmarie was great to work with on the designs and the cookies were delicious and so cute!

Stopped in alone - on the way to meet someone, I was early. I was greeted by a really friendly…read morewoman (owner)- ordered a chocolate chai tea - very cute and charming place w beautiful cupcakes, cakes, etc. they make them there. As I sat there , there was a steady stream of people coming in to order cakes. Another table had 4 ladies meeting up for high tea lunch. Another couple was there for tea. It was a busy and friendly atmosphere, positive vibe and cheery inside. I plan to go back w my daughters in the future. It's worth the 25 min drive for a nice day out!

Best little bakery out there! Don't waste your time at Dunkin' Donuts when you can have homemade…read moredonuts and pastries at the Waretown bakery.

These weren't the greatest donuts or coffee I've ever had, but what really tipped the scales for me…read morewas the price and most importantly customer service. I wandered in here on the 4th of July probably around 7am-ish after misreading Google Maps and taking an ill-advised walk from our Airbnb down a solid chunk of Route 9. (There was a pedestrian path on the other side of the road that looked very peaceful in comparison and I just didn't feel like crossing the highway to get on it - 100% on me). As soon as I saw the crowded parking lot, I knew this was probably the only mom and pop game in town - there's a Dunkin nearby at least - and that this was a locals place through and through. The interior is small, and it felt probably even smaller because it was packed with locals, all of whom were super nice to me. The door was held for me both going in and out, and milk was offered/handed to me for my coffee by a fellow customer. Any mild issues I had in moving around the room were negated by the hospitality. The back wall of the room and side counters are dominated by pastries, and there's a coffee station to the left of the entrance that's similar to what you'd find at a gas station convenience store - low maintenance for sure but gets the job done. The display of donuts behind the register caught my eye before anything else, so I opted for two of those - chocolate frosted and strawberry frosted. There were a few edgier flavors including a 4th of July themed blue one but I don't typically mess around with the classics. They were pretty tasty - decent size for sure, maybe a little cakier than I typically prefer, but the dough was on the airy side and I liked that they didn't skimp on the frosting. I grabbed an additional coffee for one of my top-tier chums (two of whom came to rescue me from a return walk down Route 9), and the total - two coffees and two donuts - came to a little over $5. We were all delightfully flabbergasted. That typically gets you maybe a caffeinated beverage closer to the city. Worth a stop for sure if you're in the area. In the low-key land of strip malls between Seaside and AC, I'd much rather go to a little standalone shop like this, as would my wallet.