Juliana&#x27;s Bakery

Nice bakery, pastel de nata was good, the filling was a bit too sweet & loose. Not too many…read moreoptions for full size cakes but overall it was good.

The coffee product they use is really cheap. It used to be good coffee. I don't know if they change…read morevendors it taste like water. I stopped going back. I go down the street to a different bakery.

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Closed box of goodies

Bella Palermo Pastry Shop

3.3(50 reviews)

0.8 mi

We bought a tres leche birthday cake with fruit. It is extremely cold out and we kept the cake in…read morethe fridge but the cake slid. It was very unstable. The fruit was unripened and tasted terrible. I was upset we had to serve the cake at the birthday party.

My all time favorite bakery ever. No other bakery has the quality that this one has. The pastries…read moreand food is amazing. The cakes are always really good and not too sugary like other bakeries. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful with all the cakes I've gotten from them. The ambiance is quiet and homey. I come to them for every event! 10/10 recommend. Thank you Bella Palermo!

Diplomaticiti

Biscuits

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Cake

Alkazar Bakery

4.9(18 reviews)

1.7 mi

We were staying at an airport hotel nearby and happened across Alkazar Bakery. I don't want to be…read moredramatic, but I will be thinking about these pastries for the rest of my life. Living on the west coast, I had never had anything like it. We tried 2 empanadas, beef and ham and cheese and also a bizcocho rolled in sugar which was fresh out of the oven. The empanadas were seasoned perfectly and the crust was flaky and tender. The bizcocho pulled apart into flaky, warm layers. The exterior had a beautiful crunch to it and it was really perfection. I paired it with a cappuccino which was delicious with a sprinkle of cinnamon. The staff was so sweet and gracious, taking the time to explain the pastries to me in the midst of their busy morning.

Food always fresh, the girls always smiling and their service is out of the league. Friendly…read moreatmosphere and be ready because you are out gong to buy only 1 thing... temptation is there at every square inch

Front of shop

Vijilantes o biscocho dulce

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Espejitos

Brisas Bakery & Restaurant

4.2(239 reviews)

0.4 mi

Very tasty breakfast. Cafe con leche, pan de bono, chicharon, and eggs mixed with rice.read more

Pleasant spot for a brunch meal. The menu had a lot of options. I loved how they gave us empanadas…read moreas complementary bites upon sitting down. The workers were all pretty friendly as well. I think the food is very comforting but not a culinary must-try. Seems like a staple in the community though and I can appreciate that.

So festive.

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Yummm! Tea with fresh mint & lime.

Teixeira's Bakery

4.5(338 reviews)

5.5 mi

Pastel de Nata. Go get as many as possible and as often as…read morepossible. The best in the area.

I've been coming to Teixeira's Bakery since I was born, and it's truly a staple of the Ironbound…read more There's something so special about walking in and feeling that mix of tradition, community, and incredible food. Everything is always fresh and beautifully displayed, the space is clean and welcoming, and the staff is attentive and efficient even when it's busy. Whether you're grabbing something quick to go or sitting down to enjoy a coffee and pastry, there's plenty of room and it never feels chaotic. It's one of those places that's stood the test of time for a reason -- consistent, authentic, and always delicious.

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Espresso and carrot muffin

Roc's Café

4.6(55 reviews)

1.4 mi

delicious. fresh staying at the airport and wanted to try the neighborhood food. No…read moredisappointment here ! Had the BLT on everything bagel. Now for the cannoli !

Got the lox bagel at Roc's Cafe. It's a small place inside but there is seating outside. The…read moreportions was decent as there was sizable lox in addition to tomatoes which is unique with plenty of cream cheese. Service did take quite a while but overall would recommend if you just want something simple.

Nata and guava filled pastry

Bacon egg and cheese wrap

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Pastries

Sweet Clary Bakery

3.6(8 reviews)

1.1 mi

*This review is for the guava pastries only* Sweet Clary…read morehands down has some of the best guava pastries around! While visiting family in NJ and NY, we swung in to pick a few up. My grandmother is a regular at this bakery so, of course, she tagged along. The girl behind the counter suggested getting the larger uncut, round pastries instead of the precut one. We ended up doing that and it worked out very well. I was able to cut one large pastry into 6 wedges. The pastry dough is super flaky and airy. This wonderful dough is then filled with delicious guava paste and cream cheese - so yummy! The pastry to filling ratio is on point at Sweet Clary. I highly recommend giving these a try. Pro-tip: Warm them up in a toaster oven, you won't regret it!

Update: they have changed ownership since my previous review. They still carry Cuban bread and…read morepastries, but now also carry other products such as Colombian breads and empanadas, Portuguese baked goods, pupusas and more. Larger than Mara and Cuba Bakery on Elizabeth Ave., there is ample seating as well as a delicious and affordable list of options. Their media noche is only $4.25 and their baked goods are great as well.

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Cuba Bakery

4.0(5 reviews)

0.6 mi

Real Cuban bakery products and food. The Cuban sandwich is tremendous! Will definitely return on…read moremy next trip to Elizabeth.

This place was okay. I've been looking for a good Spanish pastry place to get a quava pastry but…read morethe cheese they used was kinda chunky and not a good mouth feel. Guava was good but not sure if I'd like to come back.

Cheesecake pies and sold by the slice.

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Older but relevant menu.

Carloto's Pastry Shop

4.4(8 reviews)

0.7 mi

10/10 would recommend to everyone, this truly is THE best bakery in the world…read more my husband and I were shopping for wedding cakes and out of all the spots we went to, this spot was the only spot on our list that went above and beyond for us. the baker explained to us everything in detail and made our dream cake evn better than we couldve imagined. he delivered the cake to us at our house for our home wedding, and the guests to this day cant stop talking about the cake. the attention to detail was amazing and the price was even better than we had hoped. this man and bakery really care about their clients. ambiance and service is 10/10.

This has always been the place to go for a morning coffee and their sandwiches. Their pastries are…read morealways delicious.

Yummy breakfast at Carloto's. Super delish sandwiches and satisfying pastries! Great for breakfast and lunch!

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Carmen's Italian Bakery

4.7(7 reviews)

3.3 mi

This old-school Italian neighborhood bakery has been here for eighty years. It is right off the…read moreGarden State Parkway North, exit 139A, two blocks up from the exit. Park out front, or on residential streets around the corner. Get fresh daily baked baguettes, French boules, Italian breads and rolls, and whole wheat loaves. Especially known for their hamburger and hot dog rolls, or "longs" as they are called, sausage and pepperoni breads, and ring-shaped pizza breads. Also, butter croissants, sfogliatelle, and Italian cookies. Also cheesecakes, cannolis, tarts and other pastries when the baker is so inclined. They also sell fresh pizza dough. The people in the shop are kindly, and prices are cheap. Walking in here is like a time warp which takes me back to my childhood. My aunt and uncle lived a block up from this place, and one of my earliest food memories as a kid was summer cookouts in their backyard. My uncle made great Newark-style deep-fried Italian hot dogs w/peppers & onions on these rolls.

Just moved to Union and I just can't get enough of Carmen's bakery! The fresh Italian bread in the…read moremorning is to die for. Every family or friend that has stayed over has gotten a chance to try it out and everyone has always had the same reaction. Service is great and the workers are all super nice. I can't wait to try all of their Italian pastry's which I heard were phenomenal as well. I can't wait! Recommend 10/10!!

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Brooklyn S.

9 years ago

Clean store, reliable for coffee, grab and go beverages, and very cute and beautiful cakes and pastries!

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