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I decided to support a local business and ordered a custom cake for my father-in-law's birthday. After searching for bakeries in Astoria, I chose The Naked Lemon based on reviews and their reputation for carrot cake, which is his favorite. Ordering online was simple, and I scheduled a Friday pickup for a Sunday celebration. However, when my husband arrived (slightly late due to other errands), we discovered the cake had already been placed in the display case to be sold by the slice--even though it had been prepaid ($70). We never received a call to confirm pickup. He watched as the cake was removed from the display and placed into a box that was clearly too small. Instead of correcting this, the employee covered it with saran wrap and sent it with him that way. The cake itself looked very poorly finished, with large areas missing frosting. When my husband asked about it, the response he received was dismissive and unhelpful. After he left, I called the bakery myself and was met with even worse customer service. I was told I should have "done more research" and that this is simply how their cakes look. When I expressed concern about freshness (since the cake was for Sunday and not properly boxed), I was told I should have ordered it closer to the date. I explained our schedule, but the response was essentially, "I don't know what to tell you," and I was refused any refund or solution. The interaction felt rude and dismissive, with no concern for customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, the cake itself was just as disappointing. When we cut into it, it crumbled apart. It lacked flavor, had chunks that seemed like uncooked flour, and the little frosting it did have was bland and uneven. Overall, it seemed rushed and poorly made. As a small business owner myself, I understand things don't always go perfectly--but the lack of care in both product quality and customer service was extremely disappointing. I truly wish I had a better experience and let me remind you the cake was $70 dollars.

Their cute store front and a gingerbread macaroon
Christina S.

I'm rating this based on a gingerbread macaroon that I got. It was only $3.50 for a sizable macaroon and it was throughly yummy! I loved every bite of it. The decor is also very cute inside.

pistachio macaron (so yummy we couldn't wait to try)
Melanie B.

pastries were delish! alysha, the owner, was so sweet and made great conversation/recommendations since the group i was with are from out of town! we got the pistachio macaron, peaches and cream cupcake and *not pictured* chocolate chip cookie. so good and definitely recommend for a sweet treat!

Cookies and scones
Jennifer L.

Honestly...what I had wasn't all that great. Nothing to race about here. I got a lemon blueberry scone, chocolate chip cookie, and a black coffee. Coffee was fresh and extremely hot, cookie was very large, and the scone was a cross between dry and moist. I liked the flavor of the coffee, whatever blend they use its bold and strong. The size of their cookies is awesome and it was crunchier on the outside but the middle was nice and chewy. I'd have to say that the cross of dry and moist would have equate to almost a stale texture. Sadly it barely had flavor and even the glaze did not supplement for the lack of taste. We went around 10a on a Monday morning and so I didn't feel like getting macarons or their cheesecake (which look phenomenal). Only two people working, one multi-tasking both as a cashier/ baker and the other just a baker.

Cookies, scones, and macaroons
Marianne K.

Absolutely fabulous! I needed a variety of cakes and desserts for my great-nieces graduation party and this bakery was amazing. I have probably tasted 200 carrot cakes in my lifetime and this by far exceeded anything I have ever had. Aleeshs' carrot cake is absolutely delicious. And everything was so beautifully decorated in Astoria high school colors. Her macaroons are always worth my drive from Gearhart! So delicious! I was the star of the graduation party.

Macaroons
Briana M.

I heard about this place before coming to Astoria and had to stop once I saw it in town! There's parallel parking in front of the bakery, really all down the street TNL is on & it's free! Me and my husband came late Thursday afternoon and we were the only ones in so plenty of time to be indecisive - Lemon and maple macaroons: delicious. This was my macaroon cherry popper and it didn't miss. Both were soft and easy to bite. The outer part and the filling had sooo much flavor, and it wasn't sweet which I loved. I would def. Pick the lemon over the maple but it was still delicious! - Lemon blueberry scone: The scone was good. It wasn't too dry and the texture was on point. The piece I had had a decent amount of blueberries. However, the icing was too sweet for me :( - Chocolate chip cookie: I put it in the microwave about 10 secs and it was *chefs kiss*. 10/10 easy. - Carrot cake: the cake itself was moist and had great flavor. The icing, I just could put my finger on it if it had lemon or lime in it? Just I wasn't a fan of the icing on the carrot cake. I 100% recommend stopping in if you're in Astoria!

Chocolate cake with vanilla frosting, topped with macaroons
Courtney W.

We ordered a cake from this bakery for a birthday celebration & it was so yummy. We had the chocolate with vanilla frosting. It was so pretty & the perfect size. We'll definitely be back.

Chandra S.

Went to the Naked Lemon this afternoon and purchased pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin macaroons- was not disappointed! Fall is my favorite time of year and I love all things pumpkin & spice. Thanks for making our short trip the coast even more amazing with the perfect sweet treats!! We will be back!!

Macaroons and adorable bakery packaging.
Joe And Joy R.

NEW LOCATION: 1423 Commercial Street (Yelp has the old address; unfortunately Yelp wouldn't take my update suggestion to list the new location- Google has it correct!) The owner was AMAZING and stayed open late on a Friday when I called and said my kiddos and I were trekking over from the old location Yelp directed us to. And SO SO happy she did! The macaroons were perfectly baked-not chewy and not dry, great flavor and HUGE! The cookies are also ginormous - the molasses gingerbread is an absolute must try.

look how big!!!

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Lemon macaroons: so light, fresh and so tasty! The owner was nice and friendly. What a great find in Astoria!

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Quick review. Made a quick stop, grabbed a huge cookie and some Macaroons. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend.

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Didn't get to try much, but the crispy, cinnamony palmier-like pastries they have are AMAZING. Can't wait to go back for more treats!

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Got 3 flavors of macaroons, they were all very good. Owner was very friendly and gracious.

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Mmmhmmm lemon buttercream frosting...ohh yeah and everything else here. Great little bakery!

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