I stopped in to Catalina's Bake Shop over the weekend to pick up a cake for my best friend's…read morebirthday. It was a cute space with many wonderful baked goods, drinks, and even empanadas. I wanted a funfetti cake and the one they had readily available had lovely sunflowers on it. The woman working was so sweet and put some writing on the cake for me. The 6" cake was about $50 dollars which seemed a bit high, but I think its pretty standard for a bakery. The cake itself was very moist and absolutely delicious and I would give it an A+. The cake I purchased for her birthday from another local bakery last year was really dry, so I was pleasantly surprised by this cake. The buttercream frosting was where I felt the cake fell a bit short. It tasted like pure unsalted butter and had almost no sweetness to it, so we ended up just eating the cake center and leaving the frosting. Unfortunate for an expensive cake but based on the other reviews I'm wondering if it was just a one time error. I don't think I would get another cake from there, but the rest of the baked goods and empanadas looked awesome so I will definitely be bake to try those!

I tried the chicken empanada and beef empanada. The beef empanada reminds me of the exact flavor of…read morethis Chinese pork bun we have in my culture. Really loved the beef empanada paired with the green sauce!

Dulce de leche exceeded my expectations. I sent them a picture of a cake I wanted and they executed…read moreit perfectly. Not only did the cake look fabulous it also tasted delicious!!!

Never disappointed in this bakery. They always do a great job !!! I show them a picture of what I…read moream looking for and it's exactly the picture of the cake.

Delicious tres leches and nice size portions. We try different flavors each time. Today it was…read morecoconut for me and passion fruit for my husband m. Both excellent. There are so many good things in here and fresh coffee always.

I've passed this bakery countless times and finally decided to stop in. Upon entry, I couldn't help…read morebut notice how clean and organized everything was, along with the appealing aroma of fresh baked goods. I initially stopped in to purchase bread, and after hearing about a variety of options from the very friendly and knowledgeable woman at the counter, I bought a loaf of pan de queso, which I usually refer to as Colombian bread. I also couldn't help but notice the different flavors of tres leches cakes available. SO, I got a hefty slice of caramel tres leches and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I definitely want to go back to try a slice of their strawberry tres leches ASAP. Overall, I had a great experience and will certainly be back soon.

I ordered last minute from DoeMel creations for a birthday party for my son, and boy was I…read morepleasantly surprised. She is a God-send. Her cake was beautiful and more than I could ask for. The decor was fantastic as well. Everyone loved it, I received so many compliments. The fact that she came through with everything I asked, even in short timing says it all. I will definitely be recommending DoeMel Creations and doing more business in the future.

Where do I start?! The cupcakes were an absolute delight, moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor…read more Each bite was a symphony of sweetness, perfectly balanced and not overly sugary. The frosting was a heavenly complement, velvety and rich. A true indulgence for any cupcake enthusiast! Thank yiu so much.

Alpine Pastry Shoppe has been a staple in my family for years--every holiday you can imagine and…read moreeven for those random "just because" moments. A coworker recently asked me to bring back some cookies since she knew I was flying home to New York. When she said she wanted good quality cookies, I already knew exactly where I was headed: Alpine. Every time I walk into this place it somehow feels like the first time. Maybe it's the nostalgia from going there with my family for so many years, or maybe it's because it's still family-owned and truly has that warm, welcoming vibe. The people who work there are always so sweet, accommodating, and kind, which just adds to the experience. When anyone brings up rainbow cookies, Alpine is honestly the first place that comes to mind for me. They're the only ones I really go to for them. For my coworker, I picked up a pound of assorted cookies so she could try a little bit of everything. Selfishly, I was definitely thinking I should've ordered a box for myself too! She absolutely loved them, which came as no surprise. If you want truly great Italian cookies and pastries, Alpine Pastry Shoppe is the only place that comes to mind for me. I'm so happy to see that they're still open, and I truly hope they remain a neighborhood staple for many years to come.

Had to try the Rainbow Cookie Donut ! The anticipation was killing me. It is a bit pricey at $9.50…read morefor its size but it was absolutely delightful . The inside Rainbow cookie is moist and dense. The chocolate outside was one of the best chocolate hardened glaze I have had in quite some time. **This is a weekend item** The inside is full of temptation. I also grabbed Easter bread and a Crumb Cherry Pie. You can order ahead of time and slip past the line to pick up inside on the right side.

Oh nice to see a full counter service bakery. We all are guilty of going to food stores in a pinch…read moreand grabbing baked items. The array of delights in this bakery me so impressed. I have been looking for Stuffoli (Italian Honey Balls ) from a bakery in Long Island for quite some time. Luckily, I ventured here and treated myself to the smaller portion size, even though they did have two other others available. The deep fried bowls of honey caramelized and honey and topped with rainbow sprinkles and candied fruit. I thought the price was reasonable for bakeries today. Such a beautifully decorated place inside and so organized.

I recently visited Dortoni Bakery and unfortunately, my experience was quite disappointing. The…read morerainbow cookies were dry and lacked the moist, flavorful texture I expected. The tiramisu, on the other hand, was more like a pudding than the rich, layered dessert I was hoping for. Additionally, while I was there, I witnessed some unpleasant behavior from an elderly Kowal, who was disrespectful and rude to the staff, which added to the overall negative experience. I hope the bakery can address these issues to improve both the quality of their desserts and the atmosphere for their customers.

A few months back I received a get-well box filled with a variety of different flavored crumb…read morecakes. They were ALL delicious! I vowed to get to this bakery that is quite a distance from my home. Sadly, I just heard that they will be permanently closing their doors on December 26, 2025. With that being said, I wanted to make sure I got there to get their rainbow cookie crumb cake for one last time! I made a special trip on my way home from work. On this late Wednesday evening, I stopped in to find the LAST piece of rainbow crumb cake for the day. While they had plenty of the regular crumb cake and red velvet crumb cake, it's the rainbow cookie crumb cake that is my favorite. BTW, I recommend going earlier in the day to ensure you get exactly what you want. Luckily they still had what I just had to have. Additionally, they have a bunch of other baked goods. In the cases there were cookies, cakes, cheese cakes, lobster claws, Napoleons, cupcakes, etc. too! The homey bakery space is roomy with a table of baked-good trays to go in the center of the store. Since I was the only person in the bakery, the girls were attentive and accommodating.

Last minute they helped save the day and make my birthday cake. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. The cake was…read moreSO GOOD and look so much like the inspo picture I sent them. It was perfect.