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I can't speak highly enough about this unique gem in Cleveland! The exterior and interior are both exceptionally quaint and inviting. It's the type of familiar that entices you to sit in the window with a warm nut roll and a cup of coffee only to people watch for the next half hour. Owned and operated fully Hungarian and you can taste it in every bite. We enjoyed all of the delicious delicacies that we purchased here and to no surprise, our favorite is the Hungarian Dobos Torte! Absolutely phenomenal! The biggest take away from visiting here is that they are baking the goods right before your eyes, which they later place in the shelf. We actually left and came back for the nut roll because they were making and baking it during our visit. This can be seen from across the counter (& also in the photos). Also of note is that Hungarian pastries are unique and offer a new frontier to explore for any one with a sensible sweet tooth. You won't find donuts, cookies, or cupcakes here. What you will find is culture, class, and confectionery genius!
I heard about this shop from my Dr. up in Buffalo, NY. I think they cater to restaurants and caterers. I was leaving Columbus, OH and gave a call to see if they were open and they said they were working but, they had 3 types of pastries available that day. Despite being "closed" they allowed my family and I to come in and get the pastries. Neopolean - heavenly!!! Light, airy and sweet are a few of the adjectives I'd use. However, I think the most amazing quality was that the pastry melted in your mouth. No dryness or coarseness whatsoever was to be detected. Two flavored lintzers were great as well. I'll definitely be adding this to my stop anytime I'm anywhere near downtown Cleveland.
Decently priced gourmet bakery items. Apple linzer has nice cinnamon soft crust with apple pie like filling. Brownie was soft and fudgy and dense. Young male employee who helped me was great at answering questions and explaining items.
Oh man this place is good. The neopolitan is good, & I don't usually like them. The lemon squares are delicious, and the apple linzer was a big hit. The apple flavor really came through and had a good tartness to it, not overly sweet. This neighborhood can be a hit of a nightmare from the parking and traffic. Park a few blocks over and walk - worth the stop!
I can't possibly give enough stars! Before I even mention the napoleons (vanilla and chocolate)... let me mention the one person working on this past Sunday (Mike), was everyone's BEST ambassador! Super helpful and knowledgeable- gave us his favorites and answered all our questions patiently! The star of the day is the paprikash sauce on the shelf (I had to have it just because I wanted to see what jar of magic could cost $11). Also asked Mike what to serve that with - which he knew the immediate Spaetzle answer. Pics of that to follow and YES it was worth every penny!
Came here in search of a napoleon to celebrate my moms birthday. Wasnt any parking in the area on a Sunday afternoon, however the lot for West side market is free for a bit and not a bad walk at all, so that's what I did. The shop was a lot different inside than expected- very vacant and low key. There was one other person in the shop when I was there, they were sitting eating at a small table. the pastries were all kind of in the side refrigerator- not really the most alluring display. I'm not really sure what else they had, I just asked for one Napoleon and then they had a pumpkin Napoleon so I decided to ask for that as well. the staff member that helped me promptly dumped it in powdered sugar- which was nice, however I kind of wish he would've asked because it was a little overkill in my opinion. in the future I will ask for no extra powdered sugar. the napoleons were great. not traditional in what i'm used to at all though. they do not have multiple layers of phyllo dough and custard they have one layer and then it's primarily whipped cream and then a very thin layer of custard and then another layer of puff pastry. so in my opinion it's not what I think of when I think of a classic Napoleon, i'm assuming this is the hungarian variation. but it was quite good! the pumpkin one was very subtle. I would definitely go back, they just are a little pricey at four dollars each.
You guys! It finally happened! I was driving down West 25th Street... and BOOM. 1 of the 2 parking spots in front of Farkas was open! So naturally, i'm not insane, so I pulled a U-turn and snatched the parking spot. The only thing that's ever prevented me from stopping in previously was the parking situation. I either never seem to have quarters for a surrounding street spot or just can't find one. The bakery itself only has two (I believe) 30-minute spots right out front. Farkas is a cute bakery and way bigger than you think on the inside. I only saw 2 small bistro-like tables, which leads me to think this is more of a grab-and-go bakery. I approached the counter, and once again, my super German-ness shone through, because it was painful as I tried to pronounce the Hungarian pastries in the case. They don't have an explanatory menu, but the younger, tattooed gentleman who helped me literally walked me through every single pastry. Bless his heart. I ordered a nut roll ($8.00) and a chocolate Napoleon ($3.50) -- both were divine. I really think the nut roll was the best i've ever had in Cleveland. It wasn't dry and cardboard-y, but rather rich, a decadent nut flavor and super soft (even when eaten days later). I believe there was also some fruit in it, this gave it a different consistency. The Napoleon was also excellent-- can't go wrong with their signature pastry that's "kept them in business for 45+ years," as the gentleman explained to me (a layered combo of sugar, chocolate, creme, and other things i'm probably failing to mention). Overall, I don't think there's anything bad you can get here. What a great place. I'll be back!
27 days ago
Everything you would want in a local pastry shop, and more! On a Sunday afternoon an hour before closing it was not busy and the service could not have been friendlier. My son and I picked up a variety of pastries to take with us. We really would have loved one of the refrigerated tortes, but we would not be going home immediately and I was concerned about that being with us on a hot July day. We'll just have to come back and try it next time. This is a very clean and organized little shop that has been around for awhile. I love these classic locally owned gems that you just don't see as much as you should. I love their unique pineapple/walnut Linzer torte. Quite tasty. Of course we tried the apple and the more traditional raspberry hazelnut too. My favorite thing we tried was hands-down the lemon bar. That buttery texture complements the tartness of the lemon perfectly. Well done, Farkas family. Can't wait til our next visit! read more
1 year ago
After reading so many great reviews we had to stop in. Not over but two days in a row. We don't live here so we had to get our fix and enough to bring home. We ordered the Napoleon, Amaretto Square, the Gerbaud, and Apple Linzer. The Napoleon was a 10 out of 10. We are one in the car and went back for more. The texture was great. Flaky, creamy, delicious. The Amaretto Square. Was good as well. Not too sweet, beautifully made. The Amaretto flavor wasn't as good as some others I've had. Maybe it's the type of flavoring/Amaretto used. The Gerbaud was definitely a crunchier dessert. Again made beautifully and has great flavor. The Apple Linzer. Another hit. The filling and Crust were perfect. Wouldn't change a thing. Service was great. Obviously this place has been around for a very long time. They know what they are doing. Only thing I would say is that it needs a facelift. Maybe not for locals but coming from out of town the look doesn't make you want to come in. Nor does the way the pastries are show cased. It just all feels run down. Not a place I would ever visit or offer good from ordinarily if I hadn't read such great reviews before going. We all eat with our eyes first. read more
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I can't speak highly enough about this unique gem in Cleveland! The exterior and interior are both exceptionally quaint and inviting. It's the type of familiar that entices you to sit in the window with a warm nut roll and a cup of coffee only to people watch for the next half hour. Owned and operated fully Hungarian and you can taste it in every bite. We enjoyed all of the delicious delicacies that we purchased here and to no surprise, our favorite is the Hungarian Dobos Torte! Absolutely phenomenal! The biggest take away from visiting here is that they are baking the goods right before your eyes, which they later place in the shelf. We actually left and came back for the nut roll because they were making and baking it during our visit. This can be seen from across the counter (& also in the photos). Also of note is that Hungarian pastries are unique and offer a new frontier to explore for any one with a sensible sweet tooth. You won't find donuts, cookies, or cupcakes here. What you will find is culture, class, and confectionery genius! read more
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I heard about this shop from my Dr. up in Buffalo, NY. I think they cater to restaurants and caterers. I was leaving Columbus, OH and gave a call to see if they were open and they said they were working but, they had 3 types of pastries available that day. Despite being "closed" they allowed my family and I to come in and get the pastries. Neopolean - heavenly!!! Light, airy and sweet are a few of the adjectives I'd use. However, I think the most amazing quality was that the pastry melted in your mouth. No dryness or coarseness whatsoever was to be detected. Two flavored lintzers were great as well. I'll definitely be adding this to my stop anytime I'm anywhere near downtown Cleveland. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Decently priced gourmet bakery items. Apple linzer has nice cinnamon soft crust with apple pie like filling. Brownie was soft and fudgy and dense. Young male employee who helped me was great at answering questions and explaining items. read more
Oh man this place is good. The neopolitan is good, & I don't usually like them. The lemon squares are delicious, and the apple linzer was a big hit. The apple flavor really came through and had a good tartness to it, not overly sweet. This neighborhood can be a hit of a nightmare from the parking and traffic. Park a few blocks over and walk - worth the stop! read more
I can't possibly give enough stars! Before I even mention the napoleons (vanilla and chocolate)... let me mention the one person working on this past Sunday (Mike), was everyone's BEST ambassador! Super helpful and knowledgeable- gave us his favorites and answered all our questions patiently! The star of the day is the paprikash sauce on the shelf (I had to have it just because I wanted to see what jar of magic could cost $11). Also asked Mike what to serve that with - which he knew the immediate Spaetzle answer. Pics of that to follow and YES it was worth every penny! read more
2 years ago
Came here in search of a napoleon to celebrate my moms birthday. Wasnt any parking in the area on a Sunday afternoon, however the lot for West side market is free for a bit and not a bad walk at all, so that's what I did. The shop was a lot different inside than expected- very vacant and low key. There was one other person in the shop when I was there, they were sitting eating at a small table. the pastries were all kind of in the side refrigerator- not really the most alluring display. I'm not really sure what else they had, I just asked for one Napoleon and then they had a pumpkin Napoleon so I decided to ask for that as well. the staff member that helped me promptly dumped it in powdered sugar- which was nice, however I kind of wish he would've asked because it was a little overkill in my opinion. in the future I will ask for no extra powdered sugar. the napoleons were great. not traditional in what i'm used to at all though. they do not have multiple layers of phyllo dough and custard they have one layer and then it's primarily whipped cream and then a very thin layer of custard and then another layer of puff pastry. so in my opinion it's not what I think of when I think of a classic Napoleon, i'm assuming this is the hungarian variation. but it was quite good! the pumpkin one was very subtle. I would definitely go back, they just are a little pricey at four dollars each. read more
You guys! It finally happened! I was driving down West 25th Street... and BOOM. 1 of the 2 parking spots in front of Farkas was open! So naturally, i'm not insane, so I pulled a U-turn and snatched the parking spot. The only thing that's ever prevented me from stopping in previously was the parking situation. I either never seem to have quarters for a surrounding street spot or just can't find one. The bakery itself only has two (I believe) 30-minute spots right out front. Farkas is a cute bakery and way bigger than you think on the inside. I only saw 2 small bistro-like tables, which leads me to think this is more of a grab-and-go bakery. I approached the counter, and once again, my super German-ness shone through, because it was painful as I tried to pronounce the Hungarian pastries in the case. They don't have an explanatory menu, but the younger, tattooed gentleman who helped me literally walked me through every single pastry. Bless his heart. I ordered a nut roll ($8.00) and a chocolate Napoleon ($3.50) -- both were divine. I really think the nut roll was the best i've ever had in Cleveland. It wasn't dry and cardboard-y, but rather rich, a decadent nut flavor and super soft (even when eaten days later). I believe there was also some fruit in it, this gave it a different consistency. The Napoleon was also excellent-- can't go wrong with their signature pastry that's "kept them in business for 45+ years," as the gentleman explained to me (a layered combo of sugar, chocolate, creme, and other things i'm probably failing to mention). Overall, I don't think there's anything bad you can get here. What a great place. I'll be back! read more
4 years ago
Wow, coming from NYC, this is probably the best napoleon I've ever had! The cream and custard were fresh and not too sweet. We enjoyed every bite! The linzer was great, too! The staff was super nice, and there's complimentary coffee at the store. This made my day. A must-visit in Ohio City. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
I stopped by this little pastry shop last Sunday when I was near west side market. It was my first time there and the owner was really friendly and recommended me their vanilla flavor napoleon. He said I would not be disappointed and he was right! It was excellent, the puff pastry was flakey, the pastry cream is tasty and the cream layer was rich but not overly heavy. All the flavors are balanced really well and it was definitely worth the price! The portion is good for $4 and I would definitely come again to try more of their pastries!! read more
Had a chance to stop by Farkas with some friends from out of town. Perfect reason! This store has been in my neighborhood forever and I've been so excited to try them out. We found out about Farkas when my hubs was searching for a dessert to bring to a potluck celebration. He wandered inside this small bakery and got a whole sheet for our gathering. They were super good. The first thing he said about the Farkas guys is that they were really friendly and helpful. I had the same experience when we stopped by yesterday-they are really laid back and down to earth. We got a few napoleons ($3) to share. They are huge! Do not be fooled by the pictures. Napoleons are basically layered desserts with a light crispy dough covered in powdered sugar. Custard and cream are layered in. So refreshing with the right amount of sweetness. Their other desserts look pretty good too. The store itself is pretty homely-just a few small tables. It's mostly a bakery, old school Ohio City style without all the hip typography and fancy glass cases. Keep staying the same, Farkas. read more
5 years ago
8 years ago
So good! We went here last Saturday and fell in love with the Napoleons!!! This is the best bakery I have been to in quite awhile! You can really tell the quality they put into their products, my chocolate napoleon was light, fluffy, so fresh, and creamy! The amount they give you for $3 is HUGE and to get free coffee! We will definitely be back soon!!! read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
They're known for their napoleons, so that's what I got! I had a great experience my first time visiting. The man behind the counter was really nice even when I came in just 10 minutes before closing. I found the $4 chocolate Napoleon to be a good price and it was so delicious! I'll for sure be back to try more! Next will be the regular/vanilla Napoleon. read more
This is one of my pleasant surprises of my trip to Cleveland. My boyfriend and I were just walking around the city after going to the west side market trying to kill time and all of the sudden we smelled this wonderful bakery scent wafting through the streets. We literally followed our noses to Farkas Pastry Shop because when something smells that wonderful you have to go inside. Since we didn't plan to go here, we had no clue what to order or expect. We went to the counter and said what smells so great and they said everything of course. So we asked them to give us the best most traditional pastry they served which happened to be a vanilla Napoleon. This dessert was so flaky, creamy, and not overly sweet. I really wish we had been more hungry because I would've loved to try some more pastries. Major thumbs up to this bakery! read more
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