Just got off my plane and this was my first time in New Jersey, so I decided to try this bakery:…read more The bacon egg and cheese ($5.99) was honestly really good. It came on a mollete roll that was crispy on the outside, and everything worked well together. Definitely my favorite thing I got. The pastel de nata was also solid -- nice light, crispy crust with a smooth, creamy filling. The Brazilian cheese bread (3 for $1) wasn't great though. It was chewy but it didn't taste fresh, so it wasn't crispy and ended up being kind of dense. Same with the beef empanada ($2.99) -- I'd probably skip it. The filling was dry, crumbly, and didn't have much flavor, just plain ground beef. Overall, I won't be back in New Jersey anytime soon, but coming from California it felt really cheap for a local spot. If I do come back, I'd probably try a different place.

Pastel de Nata. Go get as many as possible and as often as…read morepossible. The best in the area.

I always have a sweet tooth and wanted to give this spot a try. When I arrived I had to double park…read morebecause parking is terrible in this area. I walked in and was greeted. The spot was super cute. I asked the lady a couple of questions about the desserts and the one I went with is the lime pie. It came to a little under $7 for a small slice. It's a tad pricey at this location. I paid and left. When I got home I tasted and it was a tasty pie. It was the right amount of flavor throughout. I had a pretty decent experience.

Nope.....! We saw…read moretheir Luxury Truffle Collection offered on QVC. The truffles presented there were presented as large enough to be cut in half and shared for 2. The hosts Ooooed and Awwwed over the size of them & the unique flavors and when we would normally never pay 5$ a piece for chocolate, we thought they looked like a deal given the "size" and unique flavors. [12 pieces for $59.95] What was delivered was a joke! The total weight of the chocolates was approximately 8 ounces. That made them $120 a pound. They were simply packed loosely in a shipping box, so the box of truffles was shook and shaken all the way to our house and they looked terrible by the time they arrived. So an F for shipping. And the size, well as you can see they were nowhere as large as what was presented, as some were not even large enough to fill the space allowed in their packaging! For the most part they were smaller than a Lindor truffle. So another F for actual portion size in relation to what as presented on QVC. Finally the taste.... There was none. We tries 3, and they had NO real taste. I described them as eating Play Dough...just a weird putty texture. And the killer is 2 of the 3 we tried were hollow and you could see the seam where they constructed them. Yes...a BIG FAT "F" for taste!! We tried to return them and QVC didnt even want them back... So we put them where they belonged...in the TRASH. I welcome the owners of this establishment to prove to us what they offer is actually worth $120 a pound....

I was invited to a lunch recently, and was in a pinch to get a sweet treat as a token of…read moreappreciation. This place popped up on my map and as a banana pudding enthusiast I absolutely had to come check it out. It was a little annoying that they had already run out of party trays and so I had to settle for getting 2 pints instead. The girls at the register were super friendly though, and tried everything to make the packaging look super cute and presentable. The ube banana pudding is so unique and to die for. The regular banana pudding is also really really good. Overall, I also really like the aesthetic of this place, you could totally sit here and enjoy your dessert. My friends absolutely devoured both the puddings I got, and they were a total hit. If you are in JC, this has to be your go to dessert spot.

Walking around this part of Jersey City near Communipaw always reminds me of my favorite film,…read moreGhost Dog, which was filmed nearby. Instead of a Francophone ice cream truck driver, in real life this neighborhood hosts Baonanas, a banana pudding shop which serves a wide variety of flavors in the fashion of an ice cream parlor. I appreciate that Baonanas is rooted in the surrounding long-standing Filipino community of McGinley Square. The two natural orders on a first visit were of course the classic and the ube, both of which were delicious. The ube flavor was subtle and not overpowering at all. And obviously, it's better than Magnolia's.

Kubo is such a cute little gem, especially if you love ube as much as I do. It's rare to find spots…read morethat offer ube flavors which is what initially caught my attention, and Kubo does it so well. The space itself is cozy and cute. While there isn't a ton of seating, I've never had an issue finding a spot to sit and enjoy dessert, which makes it a great place to slow down for a bit. Everything I've tried has been delicious and service has been excellent. If you're an ube fan or just looking for a unique, cozy dessert and coffee spot, definitely check out Kubo!

Delicious flavors! The milk teas were okay, but the soft serves were amazing. The sweetness of the…read moresoft serve overpowers the milk tea, but it's still a great drink--especially on a hot day! Went on Sunday with a group of five and hit a late lunch rush. Took about 10 minutes for our orders. Service was polite and efficient but they only had one person on staff to be both the cashier and do food prep. Single stall bathroom, limited seating. Street parking.

You are in for a real treat when you come to Nasto's! They supply most ice cream at restaurants in…read morethe North Jersey area, and it's for a reason. Always made fresh, there are tons of ice cream/Gelato flavors including a pastel de nata (Portuguese custard cup) flavor that is my favorite! Custom order birthday and wedding cakes can be found at the far end of the store, as well as pint size tubs of their famous ice cream. The workers are always eager to help, so don't be shy and be sure to sample several flavors before settling on one. This time around I went with a plain vanilla ice cream topped with nuts. Absolutely amazing. In the summertime they have an outdoor seating area that fills up quickly.

Been looking for peanut butter tartufos forever since my favorite Italian restaurant was not long…read moreable to get them. I had found this place had them For months and kept saying I would stop in. Finally was close by and made the trip Have to say it was worth the trip. Great covered chocolate shell with ice cream and peanut butter inside. This place has a variety of desserts and at reasonable prices.

I've been ordering from Calandra's Bakery for 29 years, and it truly saddens me to say that the…read morequality and customer service have gone downhill. I placed a cake order a week before my birthday photoshoot and provided a clear reference photo plus detailed instructions to the baker, Elizabeth, over phone and text. I even came in person to pay a $20 deposit because I wasn't comfortable giving my card over the phone. What I requested was simple: A white, heart-shaped cake with pearls, curtain detailing, black bows, and elegant black cursive writing that said "Chapter 30." Unfortunately, what I received looked nothing like what I asked for. * Photo 1: What I asked for * Photo 2: First attempt -- extremely disappointing * Photo 3: Second attempt -- still not what I asked for When I came to pick up the cake, I was visibly disappointed. The tall male supervisor apologized and told me, "I'll see if we can fix it. Please come back in the morning." I explained how inconvenient it was to come three separate times for one cake: once for the deposit, once for pickup, and again because of their poor quality. He assured me that the supervisor, Corrine, would call me the next morning about the revision and compensation for the inconvenience. That call never came. On the morning of my photoshoot, I had to call THEM to find out if the cake had even been fixed. Corrine sent a photo of the revised cake, and it still looked unprofessional. She said I would receive a refund if I remained unhappy -- yet I never received my apology, and I still never received my $20 refund. I'm sharing this review so others are aware. This bakery used to represent quality, but clearly that standard no longer exists. After showing the photos to friends and family, several revealed they've had similar disappointing experiences recently as well. The most embarrassing part? My mother named me after this bakery because of its reputation and legacy in Newark. After this experience, that association feels more embarrassing than meaningful. Calandra's bakery, do better. Your long-time loyal customers deserve far more respect and care than this.

If you have a sweet tooth and have a rich taste for desserts then Calandra's is your spot!…read moreMy daughter bought a carrot cake from here for Thanksgiving Dessert and it was decadent! It was moist, fluffy and flavorful with the perfect amount of sweetness! I even tasted pieces of grated carrot in it which I love!! Some bakeries don't put enough carrots into their Carrot Cakes..but Calandra's Carrot Cake recipe is perfect!! I definitely didn't mind cheating on my diet with this! Lol

Tops is the tops of all NJ diners. We had a special event…read morenear by, needed a good place to celebrate and eat well. Based on prior experiences, we made a reservation which saved us. Place gets packed despite the many tables. Service was amazing, food was great (slightly higher prices than others, but the quality execution and quantity balanced it out). We had cornbread (very good), fries (was fine), chicken parm with pasta (we asked for vodka sauce which they accommodated for small charge), fried chicken (must have), churrasco steak breakfast and turkey club. No false notes that we could tell. Some standouts were mashed potatoes (really good), cornbread (toasted and slight sweet, with strawberry butter which was wild), whole wheat bread toasted (it was good I tell you) and fried chicken (it will haunt me in my hungry moments). Didn't think a diner would impact me as much, but they over delivered. Go, but make a reservation unless you want to wait.

Top tier experience from a diner with great food. Was very surprised when even looking at the menu…read more In had steak and eggs and my family had the Rasta Pasta, Some drinks and our server was the vibe. I will definitely search this place out everytime I get to Jersey.

Cute little cafe! I…read morelived my Vietnamese Iced Coffee. It was listed as hot but she was able to make it an iced coffee for me. The person working was really nice and accommodating. There were a few students in there with laptops doing school work. I was very happy with my visit and do recommend. I do wish I tried some of their baked goods because they looked scrumptious!

Intrinsic is a cute, convenient little cafe! I live right down the street from it and I personally…read morelove how late it is open. My husband and I had a little late night coffee date after a day of journaling and reflecting and it was nice to sit and chat here. It feels very homey, but I will say that the inside can get very loud with a bunch of people crowded in the small space. The decor is a little funny, seems kinda random - but I love the genuine vibe! The service was really good, I like the big chalk board menu. It's aesthetically pleasing to look at. I tried a matcha vanilla cupcake and it was soooo good. Normally matcha stuff tastes like grass to me but it was really well balanced with the vanilla. Neither was overpowering and it made it a very refreshing dessert. I can see intrinsic becoming a regular spot in my life!

If you are at the Newark Penn station or the surrounding area, make the short trek. 100 times…read morebetter than anything at the station. The bread was fresh, the fillings tasty, and everyone was very friendly. My only mistake was ordering way too much, but so be it. Had some bread to bring with me on my trip home.

This place is freaking delicious!! I see why it was filled with customers. The service was…read moreextremely fast and the waitresses were helpful. I didn't know what I wanted and they were more than patient. First time I got the Passion Fruit Mousse and the Portuguese egg tarts, origin I was iffy about the tart but after another bite I was in awe. It was perfection. It was so good I had to go back the next day and try something new. This time I had the pistachio croissant which is super moist and a good balance of sweetness, not overbearing what so ever. If it wasn't so many people I would have sat down and ate because it was a cute intimate space. They also had another open side full of tables, which you could sit in if the front is too packed for you. I was just ready to go. But I'm also ready to return.

I am not happy at all. The main bang ingredients page says they use organic chocolate…read more https://www.bangcookies.com/pages/ingredients However after ordering, and after having bad allergic reaction, it turns out their milk and dark chocolate chips are not organic. Also they have dramatically reduced the varieties of cookies they offer on their website, and there are broken links to brownies and other things. If you have allergies stay away, as the ingredients list on their website cannot be trusted.

What a cute little shop. The customer service was great. Shenia gave us a small sample and told us…read moreabout the great deal. The cookies are so good, so many great flavors.