A West Valley Gem Packed with Flavor, Charm, and Plenty to Discover…read more If you've ever driven past that bright pink building on the corner of 101st and Grand Avenue in Sun City and wondered, "What's in there?" let me save you the suspense: it's the New York West Bakery, and it's absolutely worth pulling over for. In fact, I've made the hour-plus drive each way more than a dozen times just to visit. Whenever I find myself anywhere in the West Valley, this place is a mandatory stop. I've taken countless photos of my visits because there is always something new to see, taste, or admire. Under its new ownership, New York West Bakery has evolved into a wonderfully unique fusion-style café. The menu is delightfully unexpected, featuring everything from traditional breakfast favorites and homemade tamales to incredible Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches. If I can dig up some of my photos, I'll add them because these sandwiches deserve their own spotlight. The transformation isn't limited to the menu. The Interior: Spotlessly clean. During one recent visit, I watched an energetic staff member carefully mopping the floors and making sure everything looked perfect. It's obvious they take pride in the place. The Exterior: They've added a charming outdoor patio complete with colorful umbrellas, comfortable seating, and newly planted trees that will provide even more shade as they grow. It's a fantastic addition and makes for a relaxing place to enjoy a pastry and coffee. The Food: Where This Place Really Shines When New York West Bakery gets it right, they absolutely knock it out of the park. Their fruit tarts are hands-down some of the best I've had in years. They're fresh, beautiful, bursting with flavor, and surprisingly affordable for the quality you're getting. Best of all, everything is made from scratch, which shows in every bite. The newer savory menu items are also a huge win. Their Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches deliver serious value. They're enormous. Honestly, one sandwich is big enough to share and still leave you feeling satisfied... or at least leave just enough room for dessert. And speaking of dessert, I have to mention those fruit tarts one more time. They're that good. My wife Lucy absolutely loves them. In fact, "love" might be an understatement. If fruit tarts had a fan club, she'd probably be the president. New York West Bakery continues to grow and evolve, and it's exciting to watch. Between the friendly atmosphere, expanding menu, beautiful patio, and from scratch-made baked goods, it's become one of my favorite hidden gems in the Valley.

Update: June 2026 The new owners have expanded into more of…read morea café than a bakery, and a fusion one at that since you can get Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches, tamales, and traditional breakfasts. I love that they added outdoor seating with cheery umbrellas and have planted trees to provide additional ambiance and shade, although the highway noise will always be problematic. The inside is spotless and while I was there a friendly staffer was keeping it that way by energetically mopping. Sadly, the St. Joseph's pastry I had had a tough not flaky or crisp shell, but the ricotta filling was light and good. I was so looking forward to the poppy seed bread but when I got it home and cut into it, the filling was not spread out throughout the bread and there wasn't much of it. The bread itself was not tear apart tender, but dry. I saved it by slathering butter on it and lightly toasting it, but that shouldn't have been necessary. For the prices, everything should have been top notch or marked down and labeled as day-olds. I'm curious about the breakfast and lunch café options, so I'll probably go back to give them a try, but note that the prices have increased by more than a few cents per item since the 2025 someone else posted, so check for the latest. Maybe they are trying to do too much and should limit the variety and be known for a few super delicious items that are always fresh and superior to what you could get in a supermarket. Having a few signature items and being the go-to place during special holidays would help define them, and please, please FRESHNESS is crucial--maybe the products are just drying out more because we're in AZ, but I'm not the only one mentioning dried out items.

Good ice cream items not far from our Sun City home. Besides ice cream they make malts and…read moremilkshakes . . . They open in the afternoon.

Stopped by because I've been wanting to go here and since I was already around that area, I decided…read moreto! In a very unassuming strip mall, but once you go inside, it's so cute. I loved the ice cream. The owner (I would assume) was very nice and gave me a rundown on which she recommends and which are people's favorites. I got Oreo cheesecake and chocolate covered strawberry ice cream. I think it was only $5 or so, which is so cheap compared to a lot of other places. I'd love to come back!

I love this place everyone so so nice it's always clean and the food is awesome definitely will…read morerecommend this place to people

A Taste of Italy Right Around the Corner From the moment you…read morewalk in, this charming Italian bakery and market feels like stepping into a neighborhood shop straight out of Italy. The display cases are filled with an incredible variety of beautifully decorated cakes, pastries, cookies, and traditional sweets that make choosing just one treat nearly impossible. Beyond the desserts, the shop offers an impressive selection of freshly baked breads, Italian cookies, pasta, imported groceries, sauces, and ready-to-take-home meals. The refrigerators are packed with homemade specialties that make it easy to bring a delicious Italian dinner home without doing all the work yourself. Everything looks fresh, made with care, and rooted in tradition. The warm, family-style atmosphere/service and abundance of authentic products make it a place where you'll want to browse slowly and leave with much more than you planned. Whether you're stopping in for a cannoli, picking up a cake for a celebration, or stocking your kitchen with Italian favorites, this bakery is a true hidden gem. A wonderful reminder that the best food is often found in small places with big hearts.

I got the strawberry shortcake cup and my gf got the Dubai Black Forest cake cup and they both were…read moreamazing. The owner was very friendly and professional. It took him no time at all to make them both. Will be back for sure.

I ordered the Black Forest Cake Cup and a Dubai Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie. Both were amazing. I…read moredon't normally order from home-based businesses, but you can bet that I'm going to become a regular customer. The Black Forest Cake Cup was fresh and flavorful. They certainly didn't skimp on the cherries. I only expected one or two cherries, but was pleasantly surprised that there was a decent amount. The chocolate cake pieces were light and fluffy. I thoroughly enjoyed the cup and am excited to try another flavor. Hubby had the Dubai brownie and was very impressed by the flavor. I had a sliver and Omgoodness it tastes amazing. Initially I thought the brownie had some sort of frosting layer, but it was Dubai Kataifi and had a delicious toasty pistachio flavor. Highly recommend this business for anyone looking for some unique and delicious desserts

Of course the service is great. But the sweet breads and cookies are out of this world!! And the…read moreJalapeño Cheese bread is wonderful when toasted. I can hardly wait for them to open again in their new location.

Baked and Boujee is more than just "the home of the 1/2 pound cookie"! If you haven't visited the…read morelittle shop in Greenway Terrace, 15436 N 99th Ave., Sun City, it's worth a peek and an eat, and service with a smile. I got slices of the blueberry, banana, and cinnamon breads and they were all delicious. There's even a little table to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee with your chosen treat.

I've never tried this place or the butcher, but I saw it on too good to go and have been eyeing the…read morebag for a very long time! I finally got the one that is daily up for grans, and I was so excited! My sister and I can't figure out why there's only one bag per day, but it's very coveted so we were excited to see what was actually inside! We walked in to the bakery with the intention of ordering more treats, in addition to what was in the too good to go surprise. When we walked in, it was 10:05, and they closed at 10:30. They had already put away half of their gelato and baked goods in the cabinet. I understand closing time is at 10:30, but if you still have almost half an hour left, I'm sure there are customers that are gonna come in and buy things. There were three parties of people that walked in while we were in there and then sitting out on the really nice patio. There is a little bit of seating inside, but the patio was very nice and there was plenty of seating out there too. The vibe is super cute, and I love the decor. Hopefully next time we go back, we can actually try things because they won't be put away!

Funny enough, my sister & I were watching Nonnas & the first ten minutes made us want the pastries…read more So, we stopped to think where could we get a pastry? I remembered this place. It happened to be a little under twenty minutes away from us so we decided let's do it & they were open late. Hell yeah. There's not a crazy amount of pastries but the selection was great. We got two tiramisus, one vanilla custard lobster tail, some mini cannolis, & the wedding cookies. Everything came out to about $50 so beware, prices aren't exactly cheap. But for one, if you're going to do "bad" then do it right & we also shared with our family of 5 so plenty to go around. & Holy cow, everything was incredible. So indulgent, decadent & rich in flavor. My nephews liked the cannolis, personally they're not my favorite, but if you're into it the mini's are a great option to quench the craving. The lobster tail with the vanilla custard took me by surprise. I didn't think I was going to care for it, but the cold custard was refreshing & the flakiness of the bread was crazy, my taster buds were confused by the textures, but in the best way. They complemented each other well. My ultimate favorite was the tiramisu & the wedding cookies. I honestly wish I had gotten more of the wedding cookies, those things took me back. I grew up eating the Mexican ones & the Italians did it right *applause* But damn, the tiramisu was to die for. I would order that again & again. Perfectly chilled, the dusting of the cocoa powder didn't taste like nesquik--incredible. At first the price had me thinking if we were doing too much, like damn, should we have just gone to Sprouts bakery? But after being able to indulge in a great quality dessert, it was worth every dollar. My only feedback, careful when you're paying at the register. If you're not paying attention, the tip automatically defaults to 18% on the tablet. Only thing I didn't care for. I could see if I was eating at the restaurant, but I just popped in to take pastries to go. So, that was kind of annoying. The service was fine, the girl that helped me was nice, but again I just pointed at desserts I wanted & went home. The location is part of the main restaurant, but it has its own entrance & little room making it feel separate to the Sicilian Butcher. They also carry gelato which I haven't tried yet. I believe they have little tables to sit at also. Highly recommend checking this out so save room for dessert!

Holy desserts. I DoorDashed a few different things from this kitchen and I was so impressed. We…read moreordered the mini cheesecake, chocolate cake, and bourbon cinnamon roll and it was all divine. Absolutely divine. This was the most impressed I've been with delivery food in a very long time. Well-priced and seriously delicious treats, this should be your go-to spot for anyone with a sweet tooth. Love supporting the smaller businesses and this one is no exception. Just order the whole menu. I can't imagine you'd ever be disappointed!

Since this COVID virus has closed businesses, I also have not been able to go to local farmers…read moremarkets. I reached out to Wicked City Kitchens since my dogs love their homemade treats. The owner Slade was amazing! Took my order and delivered it to my home the next day. They have an array of dog treats both with and without CBD, as well as human treats like brownies, cookies, and pies. Let me tell you, the double chocolate brownie is to die for!!!! Their CBD is a great value and price and Relax has does wonders to help with my inability to sleep. Glad to help support a local business!

This is a bakery that also shows up to various events around Phoenix such as night markets,…read morecultural events, and food festivals. They tend to sell out when at these events so either get to the events early or make pre-orders. They sell Japanese cheesecake and butter moochi. We tried out their matcha butter mochi's which were $5 a pop and they were definitely above average.

Used them for catering for an office event. I order three different things and all came out…read moredelicious and beautiful! Communication was easy and super prompt emails. The pickup was easy and everything was well packed. Highly recommend!

SO GOOD! This spot was a ChatGPT recommendation when I was…read morecraving something sweet--and they popped off! The matcha flavor was seasonal and sadly out of stock, but the taro was so good I ended up glad they didn't have it. I showed the lady working a photo from Yelp and asked her to add white chocolate. She was super sweet, informative, and patient. There are so many topping and flavor options--your dessert is only as creative as you are. Everything was clean, and it hit the spot on a rainy day. Did I say SO GOOD?! Because... seriously, so good.

One of my favorite dessert spots in Arizona!…read more Parking can be difficult since there isn't many spots and the lot is shared with other businesses Service was friendly and welcoming Their menu has a variety of agua frescas, fruit cups, and paletas! Pricing is very reasonable ($5-10) There is an option between a plain ($4.75), half-dipped ($5.25), and full-dipped ($6.25) paleta. There are 15+ flavors to choose from (e.g. taro, matcha, horchata, etc.) After, you choose a chocolate dip and top it off with toppings and fruits! Soo many fruits and toppings to choose! I got the dark chocolate dipped taro paleta with coconut flakes. It had a subtle taro flavor and wasn't too sweet. Pretty good but wish it had a stronger taro flavor! This was a 8/10 for me The horchata agua fresca ($3.95) was super underwhelming and nothing special. It was very sweet and didn't taste freshly made. This was 5/10 for me Would certainly return and recommend

Was so disappointed in the strawberry cheesecake twister. I love strawberry cheesecake products but…read morethis wasn't it. This was mostly just a strawberry shake with some cheesecake bites down at the very bottom. Sonic and Freddys do a wayy better version. The guy who helped me could have been a bit friendlier and inviting.

The Oreo Mint Ice Cream drink is an obsession. It's more refreshing & not as thick as a shake or…read moremalt. It's perfection! So happy we found this take on my favorite ice cream combo. Cookies are so rich, they are more like little cakes. Be forewarned. ;)