Passed by this place countless times since it's on a main Street in downtown Westfield and finally…read moremade it in with my family on a Saturday morning. We were greeted as soon as we walked in... and then I quickly realized there were THREE people behind the counter. We were the only ones there for a few moments before another family walked in behind us. They had gone there before so generally knew what they wanted. Me? Not so much. Despite how many people were working at the time, there were no explanations or help... but they do respond to questions. They have a few small tables but it's a relatively small store. There are display cases filled with cookies, pastries, cupcakes, and cakes. Lots of character in there, but nothing is labeled and there are no prices other than the cookies (they're purchased by weight... 1 lb is 10 cookies). I sort of ran with it, but since I don't know the names of half the items, this will be a more general review. I grabbed a lobster tail and a sfogliatelle. They look similar at first glance... but when I asked, they are definitely NOT the same thing. In fact, she sounded a bit offended I asked. Hahaha. She mentioned something about the sfogliatelle being baked? It also comes in two sizes and I got the large. I later ate them and... I'm not too sure what the difference is because they're similar in shape. The lobster tail seems to be a flaky pastry that was cut in half and the cream piped in. The sfogliatelle was not cut but it was filled as well and I'm pretty sure they added orange zest to it... I liked that. The lobster tail didn't have any citrus that I remembered. I enjoyed them... but we ate them the next day. They weren't the crispiest then. Also got two large cannoli's filled with the regular cream. Plus a cream puff filled with "custard" (you can opt for ricotta instead). And an interesting beige white tart and a teeny fruit tart (I actually wanted the bigger fruit tart but they got the mini one instead... I didn't notice until we got home since everything is packed behind the counter). Cannolis were pretty good! Lots of cream and the shells were still crisp, but you could taste the oil since they're deep fried. I should have gotten the smaller size so the proportions would have been more balanced. The cream puff was a cream puff? Nice and light with the thick filling inside that wasn't too sweet. The fruit tart was good with a standard sweet tart shortbread crust. The mystery lattice tart thing was good as well! Not sweet and had very interesting flavors... fairly certain almonds were a part of it. Probably a version of frangipane? My daughter got a Spider-Man cupcake. Their cupcakes have a thin icing type topping instead of your typical piped frosting on top. They're also filled with a buttery frosting that isn't too sweet! I was pleasantly surprised. I was apprehensive when she was adamant on getting that cupcake because they're often overly sweet. I would like to note that a lot of their creams/custard filled goodies use the same filling. And it's not what I expected. Custard, it said. The filling was definitely more dense, not too sweet (a great thing), but also slightly grainy. I can't say they were eggy and they were far from the consistency of pudding. I'm thinking they might be ricotta based? The most loose "filling" we ate was probably the cannoli cream. Overall, I'm not sure exactly what I ate since they never really went the extra step or elaborated when I asked questions. Very to the point for a group of teenagers who were behind the counter. They were nice? But sort of uninterested. They seemed a little more enthusiastic about the other family. Oh yes. I also ordered a coffee for my husband... which wasn't rung up. I went back wondering where it was and it turns out it was forgotten about but we did eventually get it. He got a large and it is a HUGE cup. So... the goodies were pretty good. I was surprised in several ways - the fact I'm not too sure what I ordered and that they were perfectly sweet. But I found service lacking a bit. I will likely go back again if I'm in the area but I'd probably be just as clueless. We would have tried the goodies there and stayed longer but one of my kids has multiple food allergies and the place doesn't seem great for that (or for non-regulars) so we ate them later when our kid could have something as well. The pastries ended up being about $4-5 each and the cupcake was $4.50 - so the total adds up FAST. There is an automatic 3.75% service charge that was added on... not sure what that's about? The total was about $40 at the end, not including tip. My rating is a 3 because though I generally enjoyed the treats I got, I have mixed feelings due to the experience on this first visit as a whole. I'm hoping my future visits will be better.

I've been coming here for rainbow cookies since my previous favorite spot for rainbow cookies…read moreclosed. Theirs are delicious, and I'm a big fan. I don't love all of the other pastries, it's not my style- but I keep coming here for specifically for this cookie and it's perfect. The rum baba has a soft spongey soaked dough- but I've had better. It wasn't quite rummy enough

Really liked this place! We ordered two lattes (whole milk and oat milk) and both were great,…read moresmooth and well made. The butter sable cookies were delicious. They also gave us complimentary cookies, which was a nice touch. Staff was friendly, and the café feels clean and well-kept with an in-house bakery setup that you can actually see, which adds to the charm. Overall, a cozy spot I'd definitely recommend.

I used to love this place, but it has honestly become a crime scene. The prices are criminal, to…read moresay the least. My wife goes there fairly often; I, on the other hand, only go occasionally. Over the years, I had always been happy with the quality of the products they sell, but lately the pricing has gotten completely out of hand. We were there this past Saturday for breakfast. We shared a shakshuka and had two mocha coffees in the table area, and my wife also ordered a salmon toast. That was it. Somehow, this breakfast cost as much as four meals we had at an Israeli restaurant in NYC the very next day -- and, by the way, those meals were far superior to anything I've ever had at Liv. While at the NYC restaurant, we noticed they charge only $7 for fresh-squeezed orange juice -- in a larger portion than Liv's $12 glass of OJ. Their shakshuka is also only $16, compared with Liv's $22. And this place is in the heart of NYC, not in suburbia New Jersey. I also used to love getting Liv's cookies and croutons, but those have become expensive beyond reason as well. Two packs of cookies, one crouton, and a mocha coffee came to over $50. Seriously? At this point, it is clear to me that the owner's strategy is to keep raising prices to see how much he can get away with. Well, as far as I'm concerned, I'm done. I will no longer be patronizing this kind of price gouging.

They truly went above and beyond for us. Even though they were very short-staffed, Joan personally…read morecalled me the night before the party to let me know they needed a little extra time to finish the cake. She then hand-delivered it herself to my birthday party. The Black Forest cake was absolutely incredible -- one of the best I've ever had. I'll definitely continue supporting this wonderful local bakery gem.

Very good quality! Had company over and a friend brought some assorted cookies. They tasted fresh…read moreand were very good. I'd love to go back and try other bakery items - can't speak on service or cost but I will be sure to update my review shall I return!

This old-school Italian neighborhood bakery has been here for eighty years. It is right off the…read moreGarden State Parkway North, exit 139A, two blocks up from the exit. Park out front, or on residential streets around the corner. Get fresh daily baked baguettes, French boules, Italian breads and rolls, and whole wheat loaves. Especially known for their hamburger and hot dog rolls, or "longs" as they are called, sausage and pepperoni breads, and ring-shaped pizza breads. Also, butter croissants, sfogliatelle, and Italian cookies. Also cheesecakes, cannolis, tarts and other pastries when the baker is so inclined. They also sell fresh pizza dough. The people in the shop are kindly, and prices are cheap. Walking in here is like a time warp which takes me back to my childhood. My aunt and uncle lived a block up from this place, and one of my earliest food memories as a kid was summer cookouts in their backyard. My uncle made great Newark-style deep-fried Italian hot dogs w/peppers & onions on these rolls.

Great fresh bread at a reasonable price. New owner still good. Never wait too long. Easy parking.read more

Back again, had a divine gf df raspberry bar and another fabulous unsweetened matcha delivered with…read morea smile and design ! Just an addictive place that feels magical every time you enter. Will miss them when I'm back in dc!

Cookies are kinda tasteless. Bought a 2 pound box for Mother's day. A little on the stale side…read more Same with pies and lack of a rich flavor. Prices and quality are not in sync.

Place is dangerous to your waist. Wish they had chocolate…read morechip scones. Friendly girls behind the counter. Muffins, scones and cookies are legit. Glad it is close but not that close.

Finally satisfied my chocolate craving!…read more Absolutely love this rich moist chocolate cake!! Introduced to this bakery as a Yelp event- So grateful! It's become my favorite chocolate cake!!

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.

I've been coming to Teixeira's Bakery since I was born, and it's truly a staple of the Ironbound…read more There's something so special about walking in and feeling that mix of tradition, community, and incredible food. Everything is always fresh and beautifully displayed, the space is clean and welcoming, and the staff is attentive and efficient even when it's busy. Whether you're grabbing something quick to go or sitting down to enjoy a coffee and pastry, there's plenty of room and it never feels chaotic. It's one of those places that's stood the test of time for a reason -- consistent, authentic, and always delicious.

Cutest hole in the wall in Union Twnship. Get lunch, dinner or dessert with their great variety…read more And the owner is as sweet as the food It's hidden inside the Cozy Corner Deli! They start from 4:30 PM and are open to 1 AM

Good stoner/drunk/carb-loading food. For being the "King of Churros", their churros are actually…read morejust okay. While they come in a sharable amount and they're crispy on the outside, they're kinda dense on the inside. I've had better from my own kitchen and other places. Their pretzel game's stronger. Their Pretzel Empanadas are good and satisfying (Cheese Steak, Bacon Cheeseburger, Pulled Pork). Their Pretzel Bites are huge with a great texture and lots of sauce options (several mustards, Nutella, and more) for a small fee. With savory pretzel empanadas and good pretzels, this food is bready to be loved! ;) NOTES/TIPS: **Open til 2am Wed-Sat. In the same building as Union Plaza Diner. **Order via them directly, DoorDash, UberEats, Seamless, Grubhub or yelp.

An Italian bakery for the ages All the stuff is excellent…read more A strawberry short cake was fresh strawberries in middle with a yellow moist cake with whipped cream The bread options are also very good.

First off, I stopped in here on a whim and have never been here before I initially really just…read morewanted some quick cookies and a cappuccino which they do not have cappuccinos, but they have hot coffee and tea. The amount of quality bread that they had was so incredible that I ended up buying a high round plane and pumpernickel. let me tell you the bread and desserts. Here are absolutely delicious. And a fraction of the cost for bread at most places. I will be back because of how amazing and old school this bakery is!