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

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The best Napoleon's and Nut Rolls. The owner and staff are always friendly. It's a holiday go to every year.

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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We were in Copley, Ohio visiting my mother-in-law and I wanted to prepare a Hungarian meal for her and other family. I was looking for a bakery that makes Dobos Torte and came across Farkas Pastry Shop. Not only was the Dobos Torte DELICIOUS, it was a beautiful, fancier version of what my mother used to make for me growing up. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We also loved the poppyseed roll as well as the Tepertös Pogácsa. It was great talking with Mike while picking up my order. It was well worth the drive to Cleveland! Can't wait till my next visit to Farkas! Köszönöm Szépen! read more

What a cool shop. I recommend everything. There is nothing that isn't great. Service is great. Highly recommend this nice shop.

If you've never had a Napoleon, you must stop here first! Nothing will ever compare to it!

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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The thing about Farkas is that the napoleons made by Mike and his team are consistently wonderful any time of year. I could eat a whole box of these myself, they are not too sweet, they are light, and the creme between the puff pastry and custard is just heavenly. The chocolate one is so chocolatey and delicious, too! In the fall, they even have a pumpkin variation. If you're looking for a new dessert to try, look no further. Farkas is what you want, I PROMISE! Try the amazing Raspberry/Hazelnut Linzer bar, Gerbeaud, and the nut roll which is fabulous alongside a coffee. When I tell you I can eat all of them by myself and would happily do so every day forever, I mean it. Keep up the great work, Farkas! read more

They have the best napoleons in town!!!!Their napoleons, both chocolate and plain, were my craving during my pregnancy. i love them so much that I bought a bunch as a giveaway for my baby shower. Give them a try if you haven't! But do check their opening hours first before going read more

Small and authentic, stopped in asking about baklava and the gentleman up front gave me other options to check out and was incredibly kind. I got the pork crackling biscuits and chocolate & vanilla napoleon. Delicious read more

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

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Delicious hamburgers best I had in a long time. Took awhile for lunch crowd to leave, was noisy from conversations and took about a half hour to get meal but was worth the wait Waitresses were very busy 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

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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

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They have the BEST Napoleons. We have been going there for years, and my husband has been going for longer.

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

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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

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This place has really delicious Hungarian torte. I personally love their poppyseed roll. The owner is really nice. The place is clean and simple. It's a great place to grab a simple cup of coffee and treat! read more

I had their dobos torte at a Ritz Carlton event and had to find out where the cake came from! Lucky for me, one of the cake had a chocolate piece that said FARKAS on it :) Best and I came in today and tried their Napoleons, both the vanilla and chocolate. I found the chocolate Napoleon quite enjoyable, with a dense chocolate custard that was akin to rich and creamy pudding on the palate. Great with coffee :D 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

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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

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Had a chocolate neopolitine. It was amazingly amazing. I can't wait to try more. Staff was extremely nice. They didn't wait impatiently because I took a minute read more

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

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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

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Love their delicious and creamy Napoleon. Always crave it every time I come back to Cleveland to visit.

Omg this is by far one of the best bakery's in Cleveland. It maybe because of my Hungarian heritage but they have been around since I was a kid and still going strong. I've never been disappointed and I think I've tried one of everything in the place. They even sell their own paprikash sauce just add chicken and sour cream. I have to admit tastes better second day but everything is awesome. read more

It doesn't get any better than Farkas Napoleons. I've been buying them for decades, when Attila Farkas was still with us; but Mike, his successor, has it down perfectly and he even worked with Attila. He's branched out into chocolate, too, but I am sold on the vanilla custard. Nut rolls and other features are excellent, too, but you can't beat the Napoleons. Give YOURSELF a Christmas present and order some in advance and at the same time, check hours. And if you love your holiday guests, they'll love you forever if you serve these for dessert!! read more

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

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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

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Really...tasty....Napoleons. For around four bucks, it's a steal and very easy for me to eat two. Thank goodness I had friends who were willing to share it with me. I got a chance to eat the chocolate and vanilla custard versions after a lunch at Great Lakes and I'm so glad that I saved room for this dessert. They are cash only but so worth a stop as a post meal dessert destination. 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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Quite possibly the best bakery in Cleveland. As a home baker, you can imagine that I am Uber picky with my buttery and sugar filled confections. This place has some incredible apple bars, lemon squares, Dobos torte , and of course napoleon. Traditional Eastern European desserts at their finest. Also, the linzertorte is to die for ! It's is super small and low key and essentially specializes on the above. Great people who work there and all so amazing . Get there early and enjoy ! read more

This gem of a bakery is one of Cleveland's best-kept secrets. It's in Ohio City in a very accessible location on Lorain Avenue with lots of metered and off-street parking nearby. Known for their signature Napoleons, Farkas has many tasty treats baked fresh each day. You have to try a mocha cup! Also, this time of year they put an autumn spin on the Napoleon with the Pumpoleon--which has a layer of creamy pumpkin moose wedged between layers of sweet flakey pastry! Yum! Also, order a special Farkas apple pie for Thanksgiving. Each is made with a signature blend of 6 varieties of Ohio-grown apples. My family looks forward to one each year. read more

I went to this pastry shop 3 times. In one day. Within a span of 3 hours. That should sum up my feelings about this place. Absolutely delicious, quaint, and reasonably priced bakery. I am a sucker for anything with custard, so, on my first visit, I ordered one napoleon thinking it would be enough to share with my mom. They say sharing is caring, but, upon the first bite, I just wanted the whole thing to myself. So so yummy. The bakery uses real whipped cream (which gets many points in my book) accented with the floral savoriness of good quality vanilla extract. The custard was the perfect texture and the flakiness of the puff pastry was spot-on. All of the components eaten together was perfection. I also tried the lemon tart, raspberry hazelnut tart, and apple tart. All were very good, but I would definitely recommend getting the lemon tart. I also hear the chocolate version of the napoleon is delicious, but it was sold out by the time I got there. What I also love about this store is the very friendly service. From the complimentary coffee to the warm smiles that greet you upon entering the store, the people who work there are passionate and care deeply about what they do in giving you the best experience possible. Highly recommend this place in Cleveland! read more

What's with you people out there? I was hoping someone else in Cleveland or a visitor would have reviewed Farkas. Well, I know someone who did. Cleveland Magazine has bestowed a Silver Spoon Award on Farkas for 3rd Best Pastry Shop in Cleveland Area. It really is far better than the other 2 mentioned but, hey, it's something of which Eddie should be proud. http://www.clevelandmagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=E73ABD6180B44874871A91F6BA5C249C&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=1578600D80804596A222593669321019&tier=4&id=88362544D4814F428CD61355E835D4DD read more

This place was sadder than I had hoped. I don't even know what I had hoped for but something a bit better than this. Honestly, don't they care that it looks like a bunch of drunken moving men got ahold of it? It's just looks sad, sad and empty. It felt like I was walking into a deserted house to buy food. Of course phenomenal pastries would be reason enough to forgive all of this but they didn't have much selection at all; so I tried a twisted wafer crisp pastry thing. I could have fallen asleep while I was eating it; it wasn't at all unpleasant but just fairly bland. It did have a nice flakiness at least. I would give them another chance in the hopes that I could experience something different and good. Oh and my friend almost got drunk on his rum cake. Ahh and the guy behind the counter; I couldn't tell if he was slightly angry or if he would have just rather been in bed. I can relate to That feeling. read more

Farkas Pastries carries the best pastries in Cleveland, hands down. I have been a customer for well over a year now and have been so impressed with the selection and quality of pastries at Farkas. Located just a few blocks from West Side Market, it's my go-to every Saturday. If you're a regular at the market, then you should be a regular here too! The crew that work there are a lot of fun and love to goof around. Complimentary coffee and excellent pastries. Can't ask for more! ASK FOR A NAPOLEON!! read more

The napoleons are insane. I tried the pumpkin one and the regular. Both are basically indescribable. Also, the guy working gave me a free jar of paprikash sauce for my birthday. But the couple times I've been there they've already ran out of chocolate napoleans. I must have one and will not stop until I succeed in my mission. read more

If I were asked to request my final meal, hands down Farkas' napoleon would be the dessert. Flaky, custardy, whipped creamy goodness. You can't beat it. I mean, everything at Farkas' is delicious (try the raspberry bars or the mocha cups), but the napoleons are my downfall. And now I hear they have Pumpoleons?! I have to try em. read more

As a Hungarian I was excited to find this pastry shop. The desserts are good, while they are not as authentic as you may have in a cafe in Budapest or in the kitchen of a Hungarian granny they are good. I've tried the biscuits several times (just to give them a chance) and they are always too dry and flavorless, the dobos torte is tasty but the topping is frosting not the traditional carmely/candy hard top, the layers on their Gerbeaud are significantly thicker than the traditional desert, the Napoleons are absolutely delicious. The flavor in the deserts are on point but they lack finesse. The people who work there are always very friendly and kind. read more