Ciel Dessert

(9 reviews)

It's a big place and very clean. We ordered a bunch of different baked goods. We got several…read morecroissants, a bread pudding one, and something else. It was all good. For being in the middle of jersey I would say it's good quality. We are spoiled because we have access to a lot of bakeries in the city. The woman working was super nice. I would come back.

This bakery just keeps getting better and better. I so enjoy all of their breakfast pastries their…read morenewest one is amazing.Definitely encourage you to try it for yourself

This is their newest creation -- it's so delicious!!

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Le Carré Café & Pâtisserie

4.8

(71 reviews)

0.8 mi

Delicious pastries, kind staff, table and window seating. Coffee is great, too. Quick service.read more

I came here because of the overwhelming five star reviews and honestly left wondering if everyone…read moreelse visited a different bakery. The desserts are visually beautiful and the service was friendly and efficient, so credit where it's due. Unfortunately, the chocolate croissant was so dry and hard I genuinely thought I might crack a front tooth trying to eat it. Between that and the bizarre playlist choice blasting through the bakery, I couldn't wait to leave. Maybe it was an off day, but at this price point I expected much better quality and overall experience. I'm unlikely to return.

Egg white, spinach quiche: nice and thick!

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Despina's Cream Bakery

1.4 mi

I was looking for a local bakery in the area. I found this spot…read more If you're looking for assorted pastries, I recommend coming here. I tried their brownies and raspberry bars. They were very flavorful.

We ordered a cake for my parents anniversary party and it was stunning and delicious. Prices are…read morefantastic.

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Aroma D' Café Bakery

Great food, friendly staff, small but cozy location. Will come again for sure (must try every…read morepastry!)

I ordered delivery from here, and everything was packed neat and with care. I got the beef empanada…read moreand ham and cheese empanada. Both were delicious, warm and filling! It came with a side of chimichurri and hot sauce. The chimichurri was yummy! I also got a pastry filled with caramel which was also very good. Reasonable prices, and I definitely have to stop by in person for another delicious treat!

Inside peek for the spinach empanada and beef empanada

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Lucianos Homemade

(45 reviews)

I stopped having pizza from other shops after i tried this restaurant…read moreAll the pies are great I absolutely love the pizza here Delicious sandwiches and pastas too I come to this spot every week and i dont even live close I highly recommend it Great staff Fast service and very clean and organized Try it and you'll thank me later

THE FOOD ---------------…read more+ Carnivore, Vodka Chicken Parm, Pepperoni, Buffalo Chicken, Drunken Grandma Pizza Slices - All of these reheated slices were excellent!!!! Relatively thin, crust wasn't overly thick, GREAT flavor (especially the Buffalo Chicken) and good crunch. I can't imagine how good the pizza would have been if we had ordered a whole, fresh pie instead of eating reheated slices. + Beet Salad with Grilled Chicken - Fantasticccccc salad. Lots of sliced beets and sliced grilled chicken. The honey mustard dressing was the perfect dressing for this salad. + Kids Rigatoni Bolognese - Very good bolognese. There was plenty of meat sauce and it was very tasty. Our kids absolutely loved it. + Menu consist of not only a variety of pizza, but also a nice selection of appetizers, strombolis, calzones, sandwiches and pastas. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Excellent all around service. ++++ Every employee was super friendly and asked if we needed help as we were figuring out what to order. ++++ Waiters came by multiple times to check up on us. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Spacious interior with lots of tables and chairs. + The restaurant is connected to Al Dente, which is a pasta restaurant next door. It seems both restaurants operate as a single restaurant even though they both have their own names. + Private parking lot is shared with other businesses and it gets bussssy on summer weekends. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- = Dine-in customers steadily streamed in and out on a July Friday evening at 6 PM, but business was reallllllly booming for takeout as many customers came in to pick up orders of pies.

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Rispoli Pastry Shop

Rispoli will forever be my favorite place for lobster tail pastries. I tell everyone about this…read moreplace, and how it's the best part of NJ. Whenever we have friends visit from up north, they often bring us Rispoli to the MD area. It's flaky and crispy on the outside, and so creamy and delicious inside. Service is good and helpful. Ambiance is like any other bakery.

Love this bakery their lobster rolls are to die for. I could easily eat 3 in a roll. Dangerous…read morebecause is so good.

Lobster tail , cream puff , cannolis , chocolate strawberries , rainbow cookies and eclairs

Lobster tails

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Le French Dad Boulangerie

4.2

(6 reviews)

This spot has been on my visit list, and it didn't disappoint. Friendly, fast and efficient…read moreservice, reasonable prices and clean. I love whatever brand of coffee they brew, and the variety and quality of the pastries blew me away. Metered parking, and there's a metered lot one block away. Sourdough donut was fantastic, reminiscent of a sweet bagel. I loved the concept. Plenty of searing inside and two outdoor tables.

I was pretty disappointed at the quality of food for the price. The portions and sizes of pastries…read morewere large, but they really didn't taste like much. Not a lot of flavor, cold bread which made it hard, overall this was a miss for me.

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Joes Craft Pies

4.8

(41 reviews)

My guests brought 6 inch Apple, Chocolate fudge, and coconut custard. We live 1.5 hours away and…read moreI'd drive there right now for more! These are hands down the best!

The most delicious pies that come in 6,8, and 10 inches. Super variety…read moreof fillings both sweet and savory. Get there early for a choice of the six inch ones at the store. The larger ones need to be ordered a day or two ahead. Best crust I've tasted in a long time

Rhubarb pie is completely a watery mess.

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Milk n Cookies

3.6

(24 reviews)

Grabbed. Box of cookies - staff was attentive, kind, informative and cookies were packaged nicely…read more Got the chocolate chip, chocolate chunk and sugar cookie. Heated them up at home and really enjoyed it!

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ LOTS and LOTS of cookies to choose from! + You can customize any of their 3 flavors of soft serve ice cream with many different mix-ins (e.g. cereals), toppings (e.g. chocolate candies) and drizzle + Vanilla ice cream with mix ins, topping and drizzle was different, but surprisingly VERY GOOD. It was like eating crunchy ice cream (think Milk Bar in NYC) + Employee behind the counter was very patient and explained to us (and other customers) how it all worked with customizing your ice cream here THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Establishment was very spacious inside, but there were only 2 tables - Ice cream was a bit on the pricier side at $9 for a cup RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = You can customize your own ice cream OR choose a cookie ice cream sandwich OR just buy some cookies

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Conrad's Confectionery

Conrad's Confectionery 107 Westwood Ave…read more Westwood, NJ 07675 Sea Turtle Ice Cream Take a trip back to the 1950s when you dine inside this retro ice cream parlor. You'll feel like Marty McFly as he walked into Lou's Cafe. The homemade ice cream had bits and pieces of chopped turtle candy. Between the atmosphere and the dessert selection, you'll feel like a baby boomer. #conrads #conradsconfectionery #icecreamparlor #seaturtleicecream

A variety of different ice creams with toppings. Everything reasonably priced. The place is super…read morecute and a throwback. The ladies working were very nice. The chocolates all looked amazing and were also priced well. The chocolate covered pretzels were amazing.

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Lucianos Homemade

(45 reviews)

I stopped having pizza from other shops after i tried this restaurant…read moreAll the pies are great I absolutely love the pizza here Delicious sandwiches and pastas too I come to this spot every week and i dont even live close I highly recommend it Great staff Fast service and very clean and organized Try it and you'll thank me later

THE FOOD ---------------…read more+ Carnivore, Vodka Chicken Parm, Pepperoni, Buffalo Chicken, Drunken Grandma Pizza Slices - All of these reheated slices were excellent!!!! Relatively thin, crust wasn't overly thick, GREAT flavor (especially the Buffalo Chicken) and good crunch. I can't imagine how good the pizza would have been if we had ordered a whole, fresh pie instead of eating reheated slices. + Beet Salad with Grilled Chicken - Fantasticccccc salad. Lots of sliced beets and sliced grilled chicken. The honey mustard dressing was the perfect dressing for this salad. + Kids Rigatoni Bolognese - Very good bolognese. There was plenty of meat sauce and it was very tasty. Our kids absolutely loved it. + Menu consist of not only a variety of pizza, but also a nice selection of appetizers, strombolis, calzones, sandwiches and pastas. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Excellent all around service. ++++ Every employee was super friendly and asked if we needed help as we were figuring out what to order. ++++ Waiters came by multiple times to check up on us. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Spacious interior with lots of tables and chairs. + The restaurant is connected to Al Dente, which is a pasta restaurant next door. It seems both restaurants operate as a single restaurant even though they both have their own names. + Private parking lot is shared with other businesses and it gets bussssy on summer weekends. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- = Dine-in customers steadily streamed in and out on a July Friday evening at 6 PM, but business was reallllllly booming for takeout as many customers came in to pick up orders of pies.

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Stack Creamery

4.2

(84 reviews)

Stack Creamery 287 Westwood Ave…read more Westwood, NJ 07675 Birthday Cake Cookie w/Cake Batter Ice Cream This is not your typical ice cream sandwich shop. You pick the cookies and ice cream. Toppings may be added on the sandwich for an up charge, but it's not really necessary because you'll get all the flavor you need from the cookie and ice cream. For a second, I actually thought it was my birthday because the taste was that stupendous! #stackcreamery #westwoodnj #birthdaycakecookie #cakebattericecream

Amazing ice cream sandwiches and ice cream we came at 8:30 on a weekend and it was fabulousread more

Ice Cream Cup: Cookie Monster (front), Sea Salt Caramel (behind), Birthday Cake Cookie (Top)

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1950 Originals

The old menu was better for me. Bring back the peanut butter bacon dog and the dog of the month!read more

Really enjoyed the pimento cheese hot dog they have. The…read moreburger was definitely good. A little over priced but so is everything so maybe it's not‍. Very cool little store front. Inside seemed clean and bright. Will be coming back next time I'm in the area for sure.

Kiosk - Accepts Apple, Samsung and Google Pay

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The Filling Station

Very good tasting beef burger. I love the char they put on the burgers. The fries are awesome…read more The staff is very hip and kind, professional and helpful. The restaurant is very clean. They have a rewards program. I love going there.

- Parking is convenient with a lot directly in front, though many spaces are designated as…read more10-minute pickup spots; additional metered spots are available nearby - The interior is spacious and open, with well-spaced tables and a fun auto shop/garage-inspired theme and there are a few outdoor tables available as well - Condiments and utensils are neatly organized in a toolbox-style self-service station - A small selection of novelty items is displayed for sale along the back wall, including rubber duckies, hamburger stress balls, toy trucks, keychains, mugs, T-shirts, and other fun souvenirs - Service was excellent--staff were warm and welcoming, efficient with taking our order and food was brought out to us at our table; staff checked in on us multiple times to see if anything else was needed - The food was very good overall, though it leaned a bit salty at times: all burgers were cooked well and stayed juicy, while the truffle aioli added a rich, savory depth to the Indian Chief burger; the sesame-seed buns were generously coated, adding nice texture and nutty flavor you can taste; Philly Dog was large, flavorful, and loaded with grilled onions; large half-and-half fries were especially impressive in portion size--featuring thin, shoestring-style regular fries and thicker-cut sweet potato fries--arrived hot and fresh with a light crisp exterior and soft, fluffy interior; fountain drinks come with unlimited refills, which is always a nice bonus - The ice cream was cold, creamy, and satisfying: the cappuccino flavor stood out with its rich, bold coffee taste; portions were on the smaller side, however, and ice cream is served only in cups, with no cone option available - Overall, this was a fun spot with a unique atmosphere, generous portions, and flavorful food; while some items were a bit salty and the ice cream servings were on the smaller side, the quality of the food and welcoming, chill environment made for an enjoyable visit that we'd happily return for

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Joes Craft Pies

4.8

(41 reviews)

My guests brought 6 inch Apple, Chocolate fudge, and coconut custard. We live 1.5 hours away and…read moreI'd drive there right now for more! These are hands down the best!

The most delicious pies that come in 6,8, and 10 inches. Super variety…read moreof fillings both sweet and savory. Get there early for a choice of the six inch ones at the store. The larger ones need to be ordered a day or two ahead. Best crust I've tasted in a long time

Rhubarb pie is completely a watery mess.

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Almost Home General

Almost Home in Westwood is a really great coffee shop to visit any day of the week…read more There are so many coffee options including monthly specials. My family and I loved all of our coffee orders - Bees Knees, Banana Bread Latte, and a cold brew. I would definitely visit again to try their lunch menu. Definitely a cozy spot with a lot of options!

Stopped here on a Saturday morning to check out Almost Home which opened a few months ago. We both…read moretried the Bananas Foster Latte and loved it!! I also had the Power Wrap which was both healthy and delish - it had egg whites, avocado, turkey and arugula. It's a little on the pricey side, I spent about $35 on the two drinks and wrap but worth it as a treat. The cafe has plenty of seating and is very bright. I loved that they had a little nook to the side of the counter with two chairs and many books on the wall. It gave an alternate place to sit with some added quiet and coziness.

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Kiosk 250

5.0

(12 reviews)

1.0 mi

Lavazza coffee is excellent Crisp, bright, good aroma…read moreSam's talkative. His spouse is the baker and I had banana bread light and good mix chocolate chips and walnuts

The Best Coffee around ! Its fresh , coffee has the best aroma. The baked goods are homemade and…read morefresh everyday

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Christina M.

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8

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8 years ago

Absolute worst customer service. Went there for the first time with a few friends and we all have young kids. We came prepared with snacks/entertainment for them and all the kids were perfectly behaved. Owner comes up to us and says sorry no outside food, to which we were shocked. Never have we ever experienced anyone telling us baby food isn't allowed, which by the way is against the law. Any parent is legally allowed to feed their child on any premises that they are allowed to be in. We asked for croissants to feed the kids because they had a sign that says croissants are baked fresh daily. We were told no because "they take too long to make". We asked does his menu offer child friendly options and it did not. He said to let this be a warning for the future. Then he proceeds to open the door wide open, to air out our smelly food in 40 degree weather. It was freezing and we have young kids with us. Then we proceed to order. Each person got a coffee and dessert, I asked only for a coffee. The guy taking the order just stares. I asked is there something wrong. He says you have to order something else it's a minimum of two orders per person. I asked him where it said that in writing and of course he had no answer. We ate and drank as fast as we could and got the heck out of there. Will never ever return, such horrible service. And we were the only people in there!! The worst experience. read more

Debbie M.

258

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4

8 years ago

We love this hidden gem in Westwood. Every dessert is exquisitely made and so delicious. You can tell that the owners put a lot of work and effort into every part of this business. The sitting area is cute, the "open kitchen" is spotless and organized, the decorating is very unique. Whenever we eat in this area, we forego dessert at the restaurant and head to Ciel for desserts that are a work of art! read more

Johnathan B.

247

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8 years ago

nahh nahh nahh this store suck wild dick, these pastries look good but they taste like wild ass. me and bloodas came here and ordered wild dessert deadass fam i threw that shit up dumb quick. swear to my flag dont come to this store if you finna die my stomach still turning and it aint da henny b read more

Kit Mun W.

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16

8

9 months ago

My go to place for french pastries. Hands down best french pastries and specialty cakes in north jersey. Amazing fresh high quality ingredients never with artificial additives. Much better than many pasties we had from our recent trips in France. read more

Tanya B.

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20

2

8 years ago

This place was amazing! The chocolate soufflé was to die for! I would recommend this place to anyone. Loved the ambience too!

Lyndsie L.

Elite 24

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604

6 years ago

Coffee is really delicious! Treats we purchased were delicious and the staff was very friendly. I'd return in the future !

Diane J.

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3

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4 years ago

Everything very good every time I've bought they're goodies! will definitely recommend & keep going back for more!

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Maia's is a cute bakery. There's street parking in the area and it's quite small inside. They sell…read morebreads, sweets and pizzas. However, selection is limited. It's one of those places where they make a few things and they'll run out soon enough. I bought a Nutella babka and a sourdough baguette, which is small. It's only about 6-7" long. Again, cute place. Both items tasted great and I can say that the quality is there. If you're expecting a big bakery, this isn't the place. It's more of a niche place with select offerings. There are a couple tables inside, if you'd like to stay and munch. While visiting on a Friday morning, a few other customers popped in and I could tell that they definitely have repeat customers. Prices are what you'd expect for this type of niche, family run bakery.

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