Hammerbacher Bakery is easily one of my favorite spots whenever I'm anywhere near the area. While…read moreGermans may not have the global reputation for baking or cooking that some other cultures do, such as Italy or France, this place completely flips that assumption on its ear. The quality, flavor, and consistency of everything they make are outstanding. Every time I stop in, the baked goods speak for themselves. You can tell a lot of care and skill goes into what they produce, and it shows in both the taste and the loyal following they've built. The only "downside," if you can even call it that, is that there's never a lull in the action. This place is always busy. If you show up an hour before they're set to open, chances are there's already a hearty group of customers standing outside waiting for the doors to unlock. That kind of crowd tells you everything you need to know. If you're in the area and enjoy great baked goods, Hammerbacher Bakery is absolutely worth the stop. Just be ready to share the line with plenty of other people who clearly feel the same way.

Friendly and helpful staff. The food is out of this world and always unique they really have a way…read moreof making the most delicious selections and wide variety! I love the chocolate cookies!! The place itself is cute and whimsical with small a small sitting area and picnic tables outside! Make sure you get there always as there is typically a line before they even open!!

I have celiacs so I was so happy to find this place. Our family has a tradition of grabbing Browns…read moredonuts, but I can't eat them so I wanted to find an alternative for myself. Kizbee's did not disappoint. I got the coffee cake donut and funfetti donut. Both were tasty, but definitely try the coffee cake donut! Amazing. The service was excellent and the shop was small. I like that the choices weren't super overwhelming. It's a quiet and minimalist atmosphere, perfect for those with sensory issues.

My niece is celiac so I stopped in and purchased lots to try. Strawberry iced cupcake was a…read morefavorite. All the adults enjoyed different doughnuts and baked goods.

Stopped by for a birthday cake for my father-in-law's birthday. Got an 8-inch chocolate cake. Rich…read moreand creamy frosting and not overly sweet. Also saw a blueberry and peach pie with a crumb topping. Again, not overly sweet. The sweetness was from the generous fresh fruit filling. It should be called the Jersey Fresh fruit pie as blueberries and peaches are my favorite summer fruits. The only thing missing was some nice fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

For my daughter's 3rd birthday we decided to get cupcakes instead of a cake. I physically went in…read moreto place the order and ended up deciding on two dozen cupcakes. They were supposed to be buttercream icing. When asked what kind of icing we wanted, I specifically asked for it to be the thick buttercream icing and not the whipped icing . The cupcakes were disappointing as they had icing that was not buttercream and literally slid off of the cupcake. Buttercream is thick and doesn't do that. For the price, I was expecting quality icing but the texture was not good at all. As someone who LOVES cake this was not my favorite experience with a bakery.

Chester's makes the absolute best sticky roll (raisins please) I have ever eaten. I'd pay to get…read morethe recipe, but sadly, not happening. I've tried to duplicate at home with no success. Perfect glaze, perfect dough, perfect cinnamon and sugar. Nice customer service.....fast.

I've given this place the benefit of the doubt 4 or 5 times now. I haven't had one single thing…read morefrom here that was good. The most overrated bakery I've ever been to. It's very sad looking and I'll never understand what the hype is about.

Crumbl Cookies as I heard never disappoint! The flavors are always unique and delicious, with a…read moresoft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The rotating menu keeps things exciting, and the packaging is perfect for sharing or gifting. A bit pricey, but worth the indulgence for cookie lovers! The service was great the cashier was very helpful the ambiance of the shop is so futuristic I felt like I was inside a movie because of the uniform and aesthetics love the colors this would have to be a treat I couldn't imagine going every single day straight butter cookies lol but so bad and yummy

They should close all these crumbly's down. They serve nothing but raw doughy products for a big…read moreprice.

When I think Jersey Shore and hoagies, I think of Aversa's. It starts with the fresh, homemade…read morebread and Aversa's offers a variety of delicious, well-crafted hoagies. The Southwestern, Roman, and Lucy the Elephant are some of my favorites. Their prepared foods make for authentic, Italian meals but the surprise section - their bakery. As a cream donut lover, Aversa's cream donuts feel like a best kept secret. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I know I'm eating well when I go to Aversa's. It feels like family from the service to your last bite.

Usually very good five stars in. I picked up a couple of hoagies on Labor Day and the bread was…read moresoggy as if it was Day old bread that had been sitting in a plastic bag. To me the bread makes the hoagies and one of the reasons I like Aversa is they make their own rules. I understand most things, but soggy rolls at the same high price is not fair. Update: happened a second time, another stale roll. I'm done.

This bakery is only open Saturday's from 8-11am & you definitely have to preorder to ensure you get…read morewhat you're looking for. The menu changes each week & opens online at 12pm Sunday. What makes this bakery unlike any other I have ever been to is that the founder is an actual food scientist! She has a PhD in Microbiology with an emphasis in fermentation and Functional Nutrition Behavioral Science according to their website. Everything they offer is nutrient dense & organic! In addition, most items are made with fermented vegetables & it's all gluten free. I've had some healthy baked goods before, but nothing holds a candle to how good the items taste at beneficial bakery while also being super nutritious! Service during pickup time was super quick and & there are other items sold during their open hours like hot cocoa & drinks but I haven't yet tried them. They grow a lot of items onsite which I found really cool to see from the parking lot. I have had the chocolate chunk cookie, sourdough, vegan cream cheese, blueberry bagel, nondairy vanilla creamer, vegan yogurt, & probiotic granola. I also have the fermented veggie brownie mix that I haven't made yet. Everything was outstanding & I'm looking forward to trying more items in the future!

As soon as my sister and I entered this bakery we could feel the love. There were all types of…read morebreads, cakes, donuts and cookies! Stephanie welcomed us in . We told her what we were looking for, a last minute birthday cake, and she guided us. She decorated the way we asked. And she suggested we buy a slice of the cake before purchasing the whole cake! So happy that a friend of mine that lives in Pleasantville suggested this place. Everyone love the strawberry shortcake, made with fresh whipped cream. Not too sweet! Just right!

I'm going to say, these people were very kind and welcoming. It's a cute place. We drove by it but…read moreactually, you have to turn on the street before you get there to get into the parking lot. The reason I gave them 3 stars and not more is just the dryness of the products. The cake was just so dry. The carrot cake was okay and the coconut pineapple cake tasted like soap a little bit... i wasn't a fan. Even the pineapple upside down cake was VERY DRY! Which was sad because it had a great flavor! That Boston cream doughnut was 10/10 delicious! My baby loved the sprinkle doughnut. It was a decent little sweet treat!!

Favorite restaurant on the island. The food, ambiance, and service is impeccable. We love every…read moremenu we have tried and love going back to try each menu throughout the summer. Cannot recommend enough. The ingredients are all locally sourced and you can definitely tell, and the view of the beach is unbeatable.

Summer salt is our magic spot every summer without fail. It's simple and quaint, you can dress up…read moreor down, BYOB, and then the menu.... Locally sourced, the combinations of flavors, colors, variety. The staff is lovely, attentive and I love that the owner walks around - says hello and sometimes checks you in. I feel like they know us ( maybe?) - it's that kinda vibe! Xo