The dessert shop is simple and bright, with all the cakes neatly arranged. The Korean owner is very nice. The cakes at this shop are all exquisitely made and delicious. The cream is smooth and creamy, with a rich texture and not overly sweet, and they are very fresh. Ciel Dessert's cakes are all beautifully made and not too sweet, meeting all the criteria for deliciousness. read more

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From the moment you walk in you just want to stay inside because of the smell - amazing, enticing, uplifting aromas of the freshly baked goods, just something truly special. We got a few croissants, and a number of beautiful, artfully presented pastries - we were ordering just by the looks and everything was absolutely delightful. Highly recommended. read more

Came back to pick up some pastries for Mother's Day and Teacher's Appreciation Week. They have many gluten free options. There are a few dairy free. Some only use natural ingredients. They are always attentive and offer suggestions and explanations of the ingredients. Well worth the price. read more

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Absolutely a hidden gem tucked in the corner parking lot of Westwood is a small bakery led by an incredibly accomplished pastry chef (check her resume on the website). The pastries don't last on the counter long and can sell out. Everything is fresh natural and apparently less than 350 calories!! I got the panna cotta which had just the right hint of maple and fruit, and then bought two more and others to go. An absolutely gem, and they have a small patio to sit outside. read more

Decadent and delicious. Little gem in Westwood, I would definitely go back. They have a large variety of sweets. read more

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Great desserts but unexpected cherry pit (pit looks and feel like it was chewed) in my pit-free Cherry Chouquette dessert, glad I didn't break a tooth. read more

Ciel Dessert - Unexpected Cherry chewed/removed pit inside my pit free Cherry Chouquette dessert - Desserts Near Me - Westwood, New Jersey

I come here at least once or twice a month and have enjoyed everything I've tasted on their rotating menu! The cakes & pastries are always beautiful and you can tell they are made with great detail at the hands of a talented patissier. I love the combinations of Asian & Korean flavors with French pastries. It's on the pricier side but worth it for the craftsman ship and high quality ingredients such as Valhrona chocolate (made from rare cocoa beans) and Isigny Sainte-Mère butter (renowned for its richness). I have yet to do one of their dessert tastings, but hope to do one very soon. I also ordered a birthday cake from here, but have no photos (we were so excited, our group devoured it as soon as the candles were put out). read more

Ciel Dessert - a variety of pastries in a box - Desserts Near Me - Westwood, New Jersey

The baker at this place is a genius - she makes beautiful, delicious, and unique pastries

Outstanding! I'm a dessert snob and the 2 desserts I got were awesome. I lived in France, and these were definitely french desserts- not too sweet, somehow light, and perfectly balanced. Brûléed cheesecake - amazing! So fluffy and light! Chocolate torte - incredible dark chocolate; divine rich texture without being too heavy read more

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What can I not say about this dessert spot. I'm gluten free and it's so hard to find good tasting gourmet deserts that are free and not from a package. Ciel's delivers in all areas perfect blend of sweetness and light and airy desserts. Their macarons are the best, I've had quite a few from around north jersey and these are my favorites and their flavors are are delicious. (I love strawberry, passion fruit and blueberry) Again it's a must stop to check out their selection. I'll be dreaming about my next stop there (who am I kidding probably next week) read more

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Although it is a small shop by local eateries, their desserts are great to have after a savory dinner. My husband tried the Basque cheesecake which was delicious! They also had macarons, tarts, and other pastries which we definitely plan to try next time. And the staff was friendly and welcoming as well. read more

Ciel Dessert - Basque Cheesecake (Spanish Cheese) - Desserts Near Me - Westwood, New Jersey

Tried several things here. Flavorful, balanced, beautiful and delicious desserts. You can definitely taste different between this and other bakeries around the area. read more

I am a local and noticed this pastry shop that I have never been to and tried to order some pastries to try out. When I checked into Yelp and tried to take a picture of the counter, the lady told me "No Pictures!" I told her the pictures are for Yelp. She said "No Pictures!" So I decided to leave because if any eatery is opposed to the posting of pictures of their products online, then I am skeptical of their quality and safety. I will never be returning to this place again and I suggest everyone else avoid this very unfriendly location. read more

Ciel Dessert - A picture of the outside because pictures of the pastries are apparently not allowed... weird and super unfriendly place. - Desserts Near Me - Westwood, New Jersey

Inspired desserts...really amazing! Even my snobby French husband is obsessed. We had the chocolate mouse cake, passion fruit tart, rose mouse cake, and a bunch of other things. Everything was amazing. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. read more

I discovered this bakery through Yelp, and based on the reviews I decided to sample 8 different pastries and cakes plus various macarons. Everything was absolutely delicious and made with obvious love and care. I decided to order two 9" cakes from here for a double birthday celebration, and they were ready on time and absolutely amazing. This was doubly impressive since it was over Mother's Day weekend. I highly recommend this bakery (though it is a little pricey, you are getting high quality, fresh ingredients and beautiful flavors). I definitely recommend them for any special occasions. (Regular dessert and individual treats are delicious from here too....) read more

Ciel Dessert - Basque cheesecake 9" - Desserts Near Me - Westwood, New Jersey

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All the desserts are great here: the small cakes, macarons and croissants are delicious and have the right amount of sweetness.

We had two excellent deserts from Ciel. Both were light and flavorful. The first was billed as a green tea something, but tasted to all like a tiramisu cake. The other was of the same consistency but with a delicious mango flavor. Both looked and good as they tasted; sorry I ate before I took the picture! read more

Ciel Dessert - Should have taken the pictures before we consumed! - Desserts Near Me - Westwood, New Jersey

The best desserts in westwood! It's a small but very unique shop with absolutely amazing assortment of desserts. They have a creative menu, delicious coffee and they use fresh ingredients and everything is made from scratch! Ciel Dessert is a very charming gem in the heart of the city! read more

I haven't been here in a while but I can still taste the chocolate napoleon all these months later. I've never ate in, and always chose to pick up but it seems like a cute little place. All their desserts are amazing, although I never tried the macaroons. I definitely want to go back even though it's a bit of a drive. The only thing is if you go late they tend to sell out of the best desserts sometimes. It's obviously pricey, but the quality is high and definitely worth it. They've got good coffee too. Now I want to eat their desserts! Great read more

If you are looking to find a dessert worthy establishment in Bergen County, LOOK NO FURTHER. Do yourselves a favor and experience the dessert tasting menu. It is definitely a Michelin star experience. Go on their website or call to book. The chef and owner is a true artist delivering exquisite, subtle, and mouth watering sweets for the most discerning dessert lover. It's a wow factor. Intimate seating, BYOB. You're welcome. read more

Came here pre-covid as well and still love it! Friendly and professional service with beautiful, well-made desserts. Ciel always has a way of making me feel sophisticated with their clean, classy, and elevated pastries. We ordered some to taste before we order a larger version for Christmas. Mango Passion Fruit ($9) - strong passion fruit flavor, very smooth. Wish there was something to cut through the tartness and something crunchy to balance out the texture. Orange Blossom Mousse ($7) - don't really taste the orange flavor unless you eat one of the candied orange pieces on top. Enjoyed the overall texture and the chocolate base. Especially liked the chewy macaron shells on the side; will definitely try some of their macarons next time! Would have liked some more candied orange pieces for more flavor. Covid Measures: masks required, no indoor seating, 6ft tape markings on the floor, and dividers at register. read more

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I'm coming back for more! I have been here several times already and I always enjoy my experience. I always try to have something new during each visit. I'm sad we can't eat indoors anymore. There is one table available outside though. read more

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My ideal life, aside from being rich & pretty would include eating breakfast lunch and dinner here. Everyone I bring here becomes immediately addicted. Desserts are made fresh daily & have all natural ingredients. Desserts are beautiful in appearance & taste wonderful. These pastries are Also very instagramable for you young folk. read more

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Gorgeous cakes greet you in this chic bakery. The decorating is superb and spectacular. True eye candy. Looks are not everything. I had the blueberry lychee cake and it was delicious. Yummy. read more

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So it is quaint little shop. Not very much in the case when we arrived, so we ordered the pistachio caramel dacquoise and Paris-Brest. The pistachio had absolutely no pistachio taste and the white chocolate center was overpowering. Not impressed. The Paris-Brest was nothing more than a cream puff with no flavor. There should be praline in there somewhere. I know they use quality ingredients, but it is lost somewhere in translation. Not a fan by any means. read more

Simply wonderful. What a unique dessert place. Truly special and a complete delight. We had the fondant au chocolat and fruit Minestrone ( as suggested by the wonderful waitress). The Minestrone had blueberry spaghetti as a component and the most wonderful sauce. Truly unique and special. The chocolat was rich and came with ice cream that was so smooth. Will come again and bring friends. read more

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One of the best bakeries I have ever been to. The tarts, the pastries, the macarons, the coffee...all so so so good. You will not be disappointed. I have tried almost all the little cakes there and some standouts include the basque cheesecake, the raspberry tart, the chocolate ganache, the citron tart and the eclairs (when they have them). The pistachio mousse cake (must preorder) is SO GOOD. The store is run by a wonderful couple; they are so nice and make sure to package everything up nicely. No seats available. read more

Back in February I had placed an order for a friend's 75th Birthday party which had to be postponed due to illness. Well, this Saturday we had a magnificent brunch which included the sublime desserts made for us by Ciel. The birthday celebrant specifically requested the Coffee Caramel Dacquoise cake which she loved, telling me that she never had better. We also ordered the Strawberry Cream Cake, Raspberry Tart and a dozen Mini Choux-all consumed by a room full of silent savorers. The lovely people who own Ciel accommodated a request for an early pickup from the store as well as rescheduling the February order. They are wonderful and offer outstanding pastries--so very rare these days. read more

Ciel is our go to for dessert whenever we are in Westwood. Their pastries, macrons and drinks are all amazing. Ciel also made my husband's groom's cake for our wedding. They delivered to my venue (local) and it was amazing. My husband loves their macrons so the passion fruit macron two later cake was a great surprise for him at our reception. read more

Ciel Dessert - a man and a woman on top of a cake - Desserts Near Me - Westwood, New Jersey

I absolutely love Ciel's desserts. They're unique, beautiful, and delicious. They're not overwhelmingly sweet or rich, but very delicate and nuanced. The staff is always very friendly. read more

Amazing all around. Presentation. Ambiance. Deliciousness. Great people own Ciel and the love they put into creating visually appealing, delicately made french pastries makes it my new favorite place. A hidden gem in Westwood, please visit! read more

Their espressos and desserts are more expensive than average cafes and coffee houses, but very delicious! If you have extra room in your budget, its a sweet treat. The couple who run it are nice people and do their best to meet their client bases needs. Its a small but chic place! I wouldn't go on a regular basis, but perfect for a special occasion. read more

Unfortunately I was unable to taste any of the beautiful desserts that were way over priced. I was interested in finding out what goes on in the shop but the staff was uninterested in talking about what they do there. The basically said, if your not buying you need to leave. It was a shame, we were looking for some dessert and coffee after dinner. It was 7:30 on a Friday night and the place was empty...maybe they should work more on their service to interested customers. Wake up, this is a friendly town!!! read more

I've been to Ciel more times than I can count, but I waited to try the Dessert Tasting before writing a review. See photos below. A friend and I did the 3-course Dessert Tasting, $25/person. It's kind of like a dessert omakase. (Be sure to make a reservation before you do the Dessert Tasting.) You are seated in a special area right by an artificial fireplace, and the 3-course tasting comes with one free tea or coffee. With each course, Chef Jane provides a description/explanation. She uses fresh fruit in every single dish, which my friend and I LOVED. And with each dish my tastebuds were brought to enlightenment or paradise or foodgasm, whatever you call it. It's one of those things you'll never understand until you TRY. Chef Jane is a kitchen magician. She does things to dessert that you didn't know were possible--not only with flavor, but also with presentation. At Ciel, you will find desserts that are less sweet than their traditional counterparts, but even more delicious. You will find service that is consistently warm and polite. You will also find the best damn cup of hot chocolate you've ever had in your life. Honestly, you just have to experience it for yourself. I will definitely be going back multiple times so that I can try everything on the menu. read more

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Try this place! Cute place with great pastries and coffee. Lovely decor and lighting and great service, clean and not too crowded. Overall a nice place to grab to go or sit in and catch up. Pastries are little pricey but they are completely worth it, to the point that we now take couple pastries to go for honor snacking. A must try if around the area! read more

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Everything we ever had there has been excellent. The staff is always helpful and friendly The choices are great always something new to taste We always took friends there before Covid We still pickup weekly. read more

Impeccable desserts. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. Worth the distance since it's also in a walkable neighborhood.

I regret that it took me this long to write a review, but that only means that my five stars are truly solid, since I've now been to Ciel about five or more times! This is a dessert restaurant, not a coffee shop. You are expected to make choices from the menu, which, yes, include coffee and tea, and enjoy them as a meal. I know people have complained about not being able to just get a coffee, but at Ciel, that would be akin to going to a regular restaurant and just ordering a soda. And you have plenty of options out there for just coffee- this place is more special than that. If you want to treat yourself to freshly-made, seasonal, hand-crafted, French-inspired desserts, this is the place. And, just like in Paris, you are not rushed and welcome to linger and enjoy your desserts as long as you'd like. The upside to seasonal is obvious. The downside is that you can't always expect the same thing twice! But, a tried and true staple is the chocolate soufflé, which you can smell as it's baking. I also love the iced latte with choux pastry cream. Their portions are small and manageable. I enjoy best going with someone else and ordering three or four things and sharing. In the French style, nothing is overly sweet or heavy. This is not a place for thick cakes or sickeningly sweet icing. The flavors are subtle, interesting, and always changing. I find also that quiet, peaceful environment helps you truly enjoy their delicate flavors. read more

Ciel Dessert - Chocolate soufflé, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream - Desserts Near Me - Westwood, New Jersey

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Because of Bluey my son wanted to try pavlova so I checked yelp and this bakery came up. Do glad it did! We tried the pavlova and a few other things. Everything was delicious! We are definitely returning read more

I'm allergic to dairy so finding desserts I can eat is difficult. I came in to Ciel and within 15 minutes I had a stunning, delicious dessert, completely dairy free. This place is incredible, I definitely recommend it. My pictures don't do it justice. read more

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