First off, just entering the bakery, the smell.... Although I already ate before arriving, I could definitely eat again. Keeping my "blinders" on, my mission is to get a few of those famous crispy bakes for my daughter's 26 birthday instead of buying a whole cake. My attendant, Eimau, (hope I spelled correcty, if not, my apologies) was so pleasant and his patience servicing me has me leaving with not only a few bakes, but cake pops, cupcakes and macaroons!! You have to try this nice place, so good. Thank you all for your service. read more

Lilla Vanilla - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

I returned to Lilla Vanilla after a mediocre visit a couple of months ago. I was initially on the fence due to the two viral crunches I tried--only one was enjoyable--and I wasn't impressed with the service. That said, I don't believe in writing a place off after a single average experience, so I decided to give it a second chance. This time, I ordered two different viral crunches along with a croissant. Unfortunately, the results were disappointing across the board. The Mixed Berry Crunchy was cute in presentation, but that was its only redeeming quality. There was no bold--or even subtle--mixed berry flavor. At $10, it felt wildly overpriced and not worth the calories. Next was the Lemon Crunchy, which is supposed to feature a lemon blueberry flavor. As someone who loves lemon, I had high expectations, but once again it was bland and forgettable. Since this is a bakery, I also tried a fresh croissant and asked for it to be warmed. The staff accommodated the request, and it smelled incredible. It was warm, light, and flaky--but sadly, the flavor fell flat. A light brushing of butter on top would have gone a long way. For me, this is strike two. Unfortunately, Lilla Vanilla just isn't worth the money or the calories. Based on my experience--mediocre service on the first visit, bland and overpriced featured items on the second, and only neutral-to-slightly-positive notes on the croissant--I'd rate it 2 out of 5 . I seriously contemplated giving them 1 star but to be fair, the viral crunchy presentation was appealing and the croissant did have good texture (even if the flavor missed). read more

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l've loved them before I ever met them. I have been SMITTEN ever since I saw their TikTok's. The sweet camaraderie of the bakery team whilst they create their sweet n' artful Masterpieces! I love it. I come today to live the dream. ART: If you're standing there, you might as well look around and say The charming artwork on the wall. As you walk up to the front register enjoy the all the art. It's like you entered a dream & you're in Paris at the loveliest of all patisseries. Bakery paintings! Joyful girly girls and baked goods. Blessed. New friends: The friendships you make as you wait your return in line. We love the same thing. Everyone has the same wish as you. And everyone is so happy. we reassured each other that we wouldn't empty the shelf. Reassuring giggles. They're very popular so bring your kind heart and a little bit of patience. Might be a crowd of people. You will reward yourself with such a beautiful lovely treat We all are fans of their social media, so we already had an idea of what we wanted. Staff: So kind and helpful. Skilled! There are big windows and you can see the staff hard at work. Filling boxes with all sorts of treats scurrying around the kitchen. Lots of very busy, Sweetie pie's spreading joy to all the townsfolk! So thankful for all you do! Food items: A happy surprise (I didn't know of it prior) was this pistachio cream filled croissant. It was pretty big... But let me just tell you it was amazing. So delicious. I really loved the two bites I got from my bff. I allowed bites from my box of chillled goodies. Edible art. Little sculptures! Nothing was Uber sugary. It was respectfully sweetened! Even the raspberry shaped shell had a delicate, sweetness, and an exciting thin shell holding in such a loveable whipped filling. I've enjoyed their social media ... I finally made it today & brought back some to share. Little edible sculptures! Divine! #Gâteau fruits are amazing! Mango mousse cream cake...is dreamy ! It's a BUNNY SCULPTURE! I really enjoyed my time here. Until next time. read more

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Went in through the back entrance. Not really greeted, was looking at the menu and it was snatched to remove items no longer available. The desserts are a little overpriced $9 and really not all that, I've had better. The savory leek was delicious. read more

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i've been seeing ads about this place and it was finally time to try. I am waiting to try the crunchy fruit. I have not tried that yet; however, the cupcakes are not worth it. They are small size cupcakes, and there is nothing inside the cupcake, the flavor is in whatever icing or topping you have. I went on a Saturday and there was a line, they only have one cash register, and one person working the register. They are very slow and busy talking to one and other to pay attention to customers. Overall, it was meh. I do not think I would go back. also, the size of the crunchy fruit is very small compared to many I have seen on the Internet, and $9.95 for one. And the cupcakes were 395 each. Not worth it. read more

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My wife and I are not over on the eastern side of Hamilton very often, but when we are, we always try to find an excuse to stop in at Lilla Vanilla. They serve excellent baked treats, croissants and sweets. I'm especially fond of the savory pastries such as the ones made with Leek, Spinach or Asparagus. The Pain du Chocolat is also very good, and the regular Croissants are a nice upgrade from the ones you get in ordinary bakeries and markets. We've also tried some of the fruit filled tarts, and while I'll always choose savory over sweet, I can't deny that they were tasty. They're not inexpensive, but they're also well worth the price. You're getting quality product, and the product is priced accordingly. My only quibble with the place is that the person helping me at the counter told me that they charge a fee for Debit Card transactions as well as the Credit Card ones. I understand the credit card fee, but I'm not certain that a fee on debit card transactions is even allowed. Maybe it's not done and she just didn't know the diff? Anyways, I just pay cash to avoid the whole surcharge thing altogether. As I said, I'm not in that part of town often, but sometimes I make up a reason to be over there just to go to Lilla Vanilla, and it's always worth the trip. read more

Was looking forward to everything about this place. So disappointed. The cupcakes were very, very tiny and subpar at best. For $4.25 each i definitely expected more. They were BITE SIZE cupcakes with whipped cream icing with the attempt of "filling" with whatever flavor you chose off the menu...Wouldn't go back and definitely wouldn't recommend. A chain store would be just as tasty at a third of the price. Sorry not sorry. read more

Lilla Vanilla - Impossible to get out of the ridiculous cup they put them in. A sad attempt at "filling". - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Very trendy with unique items. Very clean as well. However, way overpriced. $9.75 and $11.75 for a small serving of mousse filled viral crunchy is not worth it in my opinion. The Dubai cookies were dry and not filled with enough cream to warrant $7. I'm sorry, I am afraid I can't be back because my budget won't allow it. read more

Stopped by here with a friend from a recommendation from her mom's group. Was bummed they were out of the mango passion fruit round croissant but went with the mixed berry. Croissant was delicious!! Flakey layers, buttery and a delicious mixed berry filling. I will definitely be back! read more

Lilla Vanilla - Mixed berry round croissant - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

We stopped in after a trip to the area solely to get some of the fruit shaped treats. While they are beautiful to look at, unfortunately the mousse inside was not tasty. I expected to bite in and get a sweet filing and it was kind of blah. The presentation is stunning, and the coating, and fruit center are very delicious. It's like they forgot to put sugar in the mousse. I do want to try Lilla Vanilla again but probably for their other treats. read more

I saw this place on Instagram and wanted to try it. The stuffed croissants were the main thing on my list. They did not disappoint! I got the dark chocolate one and my mom got the lemon one. They were delicious. I especially enjoyed the dark chocolatetopping on the outside of mine. Everything in the store looks so tantalizing and delicious, I want to try it all. I also ate a feta and spinach. The man even offered to warm it up for me, which I accepted and appreciated. It was delicious. If you live in the area, I definitely recommend checking this place out! They even take custom cake orders. read more

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Absolutely love going here for chocolate croissant and cake bites. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have great selection of desserts and all eir delicacies are amazing. Can't just stop at one. Very cute place. Highly recommend the bakery. read more

The strawberry and coffee bean mousse cakes tasted super good! Very light and refreshing dessert although they are a little pricy. read more

Lilla Vanilla - The strawberry and coffee bean mousse cakes tasted super good! Very light and refreshing dessert although they are a little pricy. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

I feel for the prices that are charged the adults can use some customer service training. The young girls were a delight. If you wan to sell high end mine you delicious pastries, like New York. You need to step up your Customer Service. read more

Bakery is small but packs powerful flavors. The cupcakes are delicious and the fruit desserts are sublime. Pricey but very fresh.

Delicious, albeit expensive pastries including the viral filled croissants. Went to grab some of those for my family and I was able to get a macaron for myself (i have celiac) . The pastry shop is cute and there are tables to sit and enjoy. The service was kind and helpful. My only concern was that a lot of the items are just sitting out and there were flies everywhere. I spent $40 on four filled croissants that were out for flies to enjoy for free... my son said it was the most delicious thing he ate, but until they figure out the flies we will have to pass. read more

I love this bakery and I visit weekly. They don't always have my favorites but there are so many wonderful pastries and crunch fruits, I am never disappointed. I also feel privileged to offer my friends and family desserts from Lila Vanilla. Impresses them every time. read more

Stopped in to try the viral crunchies - the fruit shaped little cakes. Holy cow the pistachio and the snickers were insanely amazing. Thrilled they had a vegan cupcake so my lactose intolerant son wasn't left out. I will definitely be back and highly recommend - you can tell the quality of the ingredients and the skill level of the bakers!!! read more

Adorable little cake shop in Hamilton. We picked up a few goodies the other day. We ordered a vanilla cake pop (decorated like a little ghost!), two chocolate chip cookies, and 6 cupcakes (assortment of vanilla, chocolate, hot fudge sundae and pumpkin flavored). The cupcakes are to die for. They have cream in the center, and plenty of delicious fluffy icing on top. The cake is very moist and delicious. I love that they're not overly sweet. Any time I've ordered cupcakes in other bake shops (in a variety of price ranges) I'm never thrilled. After a bite or two I'm ready to toss it. They're so sickeningly sweet that's all you taste. At Lilla Vanilla you actually taste the flavor! I can eat a whole cupcake without it hurting my teeth (or my blood sugar!). The interior is super cute and very clean. I noticed a few tables/chairs set up outside to eat your treats. Prices are fair, our total came to around $40 but I don't mind paying for something so delicious! Service was great, as well. Next time I need to order a cake for a special occasion I will definitely try Lilla Vanilla. I highly recommend their delicious cupcakes! read more

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For my birthday in late Oct., I 'googled' Ganache. Lilla Vanilla was the most promising. I was greeted warmly by Kelly, the owner. We had fun discussing buttercream etc. Her lovely bakers made suggestions also & got my box of goodies together! I chose 3 desserts. Ganache w/raspberry filling. Ganache w/black currants & a light Chocalate Mousse Cup. *behind me was a table of Grandparents & 2 grandchildren. Grandma told me I would not be disappointed - she was right! The children were so obviously pleased w/this outing! On the table was a gorgeous plate of assorted Macarons. Well - I had all 3 desserts!!! C'est vraiment excellent! read more

Lilla Vanilla - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Located in an obscure strip in Hamilton, you would have to know that it was there in order to come visit. Not many bakeries have vegan croissants, so we gave that a try along with a leek and parmesan pastry and an opera cake. The vegan croissant was whole wheat, so a bit chewier than expected, and not quite as light as you would expect a croissant to be, but pretty good nonetheless. The leek and parmesan pastry was unexpectedly good, though I would have liked a little more leek. And the opera cake had a discerning coffee flavor throughout, though a little dry. One of the owners is Brazilian, and while you don't see Brazilian treats at the case, you can call and order pao de queijo to be freshly baked ten minutes before you arrive! A little pricey at $1.60 each, but maybe they're bigger than what I'm assuming in my head? As a French patisserie, their prices match but I'm glad to have one nearby finally! You can also check their Instagram daily for their bakery availabilities which is really convenient! read more

Lilla Vanilla - Vegan whole wheat croissant and leek and Parmesan - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

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Wasn't impressed - the desserts were beautiful but definitely didn't taste as good as they looked. Customer service was awful as the child who took my order had no personality and acted like she was more annoyed I came in close to closing time as the owner was cleaning up the baking area and didn't even acknowledge us there. read more

Unique pastries, cupcakes, cakes prepared on premises. AND Espresso. I had an almond croissant and espresso. Oh I forgot about the gluten free items. My wife had a GF cupcake. Don't take my word for it, check it out. read more

We live in West Coast and our son studies in Princeton. We ordered 30 vegan cupcakes from Lilla Vanilla on January 6th for our son's birthday on the 7th. Our son gives the cakes 5 stars. We would like to thank Victoria for answering the phone and taking care of our orders, the team who made the cakes and created the card, as well as the delivery person for their outstanding service. We'll thank you in person and try your cakes if we get the opportunity to visit Princeton in future. Thanks again Lilla Vanilla! Best wishes for a wonderful 2023! read more

Lilla Vanilla - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Walking into this bakery was heaven.. the open concept so you can see what is being done in the kitchen is my favorite.. everything was so fresh and delicate here.. the macaroons are perfect bite of crisp on the outside with the chew in the middle brought the spinach and artichoke Pastry and the leek and parmesan to my family and everyone loved them so much I wish I would have bought more.. I will definitely go back to try more of their baked good read more

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I have Celiac and obviously dessert, is something that's hard to find. I regret not taking pictures, but we ate everything before I could. I got macaroons (every flavor was delish,) a strawberry and a lemon .... cake? Not sure what they were- small, adorable, and insanely good. Looked like what the fruits actually were. Had to fight my non GF daughter for the fruits. I would make the 30 minute ride to go here! (Was in town for soccer tournament.) read more

Lilla Vanilla Cake Shoppe just opened today in Hamilton, carrying a wide range of baked goods, including Brazilian treats and modern French-inspired desserts, with some vegan and gluten free options, as well as Lavazza coffee. Their mousse cakes are especially unique and creative. They're on Instagram @lillavanillabakery (the owners are @nikandlily and @sweettastybolosedoces) and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LillaVanillaCakeShoppe . No fixed menu since they said they're planning on changing flavors often, but they post their daily menu on Instagram and Facebook and are super responsive to questions. Their hours aren't fixed yet but are also posted on social media. They were really swamped and things were really hectic on opening day, but I'm sure they'll adjust and sort things out over time. They sold out really fast on their first day, so come early if you want to visit them soon. I tried their raspberry eclair ($5) and and cherry chocolate mousse mini entremet ($6). The eclair had a generous amount of not-too-sweet filling with a very strong raspberry flavor, which I liked. The mousse cake was gorgeous and also not overly sweet, and the mousse is on the firmer side. Previously I've ordered Chef Lily's cakes before on Instagram, where the flavors and designs changed constantly. Their opening is really exciting news; they've really elevated the level of the bakeries in the area, and are definitely worth a visit. Looking forward to seeing what selections and flavors they have when I visit again! read more

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I have been here many times, and every time, it was a success. Service is great, quick and always very friendly. Has the ambiance of an overseas bakery with the amount of options. Nice and clean environment. Every baked good I have tried has been absolutely delicious. This place is a must try. read more

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I would give ten stars if I could! these mousse cakes are to die for. every flavor is incredible, every design is stunning. whenever we get a Lilla Vanilla cake, it's the talk of the party. simply pulling that gorgeous mirror glaze out of the box is a total showstopper. everyone stops to take a picture. are they more expensive than your standard sickeningly sweet supermarket sheet cake? sure. are they worth every penny? hell yes they are. my family drives an hour (each way!) for all our birthday cakes. we're particularly enamored with the black currant flavor - which is basically impossible to find outside of Europe. raspberry and passion fruit are also to die for. ditch the gritty buttercream cakes and try a Lilla Vanilla mousse cake. I promise you'll be a convert and come back every year. :) read more

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Sadly, can't give a good review even though I was excited to try these wonderful-looking pastries and cakes. It started as it was bothersome to the staff to ask any questions about filling etc. Nonetheless, I purchased several croissants, and the viral fruit pastries along with a cake for a birthday, which was strawberry. By the time I got home 45 minutes later to put it in the fridge, I had one big blob of a melted mess. I guess the coating was chocolate.? I still couldn't find out even after a phone call to the establishment what it was! I prefaced my call with" I'm not looking for anything, just a word of advice" to let people know these items are "chocolate" and need to be refrigerated immediately because of the chocolate and mousse. When you ask for a birthday cake, one would think it was a cake but unfortunately, I found out the hard way, and $126. The phone call was senseless as the person I spoke with wanted to argue and defend the staff and missed the point of my intent! Overall, I learned a valuable lesson and will never go back to this establishment. They provide unwelcoming treatment and don't seem to care about their customers read more

Is it Lilla Vanilla or Lylla Vanylla (phonetically)? I sort of like the second pronunciation as being more unusual and memorable, but there is no disputing that regardless of how you say it, the pastries produced there are superb. I stopped in recently to check the bright white shop out after reading several strong reviews from Yelpers I respect. I was met by two smiling women in white aprons, one the head patisserie chef/owner and the other her assistant. They were friendly and earnest in their desire to display their wares and educate me about the finer points of French oven delights. I decided on two croissants (butter & almond), lemon meringue tart, red velvet cakecicle, and a chocolate chocolate chip cookie (see, attached photos). Prices were en petite trop cher, so I stopped at $20 for these items. Worth every centime, but not a luxury to indulge every day. Loved the croissant. Flakey, light, buttery, mildly chewy, with special mention to the almond version that had a wonderful marzipan layer within and thinly sliced delicate almonds baked onto the surface. Subtle and beautifully nuanced. That lemon meringue tart, with graham cracker crust was a knockout for those of us who love lemon bars and the like. The textures played well together, with the silky tart lemon cream counteracting the hard sweetened graham and the gentle flip of the meringue. Fantastic! The red velvet cakecicle had a thin berry frosting encasing the moist heart shaped cake, and was devoured in two bites. Delectable, and really deserved to be a larger experience - like a full on cake. The "cicle" was just a tease. Finally, the cookie was a nice snack with milk or coffee; full of rich chocolate flavor and small chips. A total continental sweet feast, way too good to pass up every once in a while. Maybe, they should consider, "Lillie Vanillie," as their nom de plume, to take advantage of the similarity to that popular music duo that inspired us for a short while at the end of the last century, except that these folks are for real! read more

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Located in the same strip as Halo pub I was looking forward to trying an eclair but my afternoon visit ruled that out. There were still choices in the display case that looked artistic and somewhat cute, also small. So I went with something simple, chocolate croissant and an apple turnover. Both were very good. The apple was a perfect pasty, down to the fully cooked and tasty apple"sauce" filling. The same can be said of the croissant except that I would have liked more of the dark chocolate. This is an eat in cafe if you'd like, but I didn't notice any hot beverage options. I definitely plan on returning earlier to see what else I may have missed out on. Another great bakery addition to Hamilton! read more

We got a birthday cake for our son's 4th birthday party from Lilla Vanilla and it was a huge hit. Not only did it look amazing but it tasted amazing too. All the kids loved it and several parents asked for contact information for the bakery. Ordering was very easy - we just send a picture of what we wanted and selected the cake size and flavors. We will definitely be coming back for future birthday celebrations! read more

Lilla Vanilla - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

I'm late in my review, but am so grateful to the smart, kind and generous owner of this store! its rare to find anyone who goes above and beyond / and she truly did to provide a much needed gift batch of cupcakes for a special lady in need - she helped us and did so generously on her own time when I'm sure she would have more enjoyed putting her feet up and giving herself a moment of peace ! instead, she and her child stopped to deliver a batch of delicious happiness cupcakes ! Bless you and I'll be back!! read more

I knew nothing about this place. I was just looking for a bakery that was between me and where my son works so he could pick up a BD cake for my wife on his way home from work. This place was in the town he actually works in, so I sent him a text and asked him to stop there. He chose a cake that was SMALL! It had chocolate and strawberry mousse. He was charged $80 for this cake!!! So, I went to their website and saw that a cake for $80 is under the "Large" mousse cakes that offers 10 to 18 pieces! Cutting this cake into 18 pieces might be enough for a 5-year-old child to eat, but not for an adult! Even though I found that I am not a fan of strawberry mousse (which is a ME problem, not a THEM problem) my issue was strictly about the PRICE for the size of the cake that he got!!! Mousse isn't exactly a costly item. The cake was pretty and such beautiful handwriting for the "Happy Birthday (with the name). I don't know if they confused this cake with a "Large Cake" or not, but I truly feel that we were robbed! I will NOT be a returning customer! $80 for 8 pieces of cake ($10 per piece)??? UNACCEPTABLE!!! read more

Really nice little pastry shop right on Nottingham Point. The menu changes daily, so make sure to check their Facebook or Instagram page. We tried a chocolate croissant, a Nutella croissant, an apple turnover and a pistachio eclair. Both croissants were delicious, our favorite items far and away. The turnover was very good, flaky and delicious. The filling was a bit sweet for my liking, which, yeah I know, it's an apple turnover, what was I expecting? The answer is I don't know, just personal taste I guess. Still very good. The eclair was a bit of a letdown to be honest. I'm not sure why, maybe when I heard the words pistachio and eclair used together, my expectations were set impossibly high. I was still very pleased with my visit, and I am excited to go back and explore more of the menu. I have heard great things about the mousse cakes, so that'll probably be next on my list. Just make sure that if you're stopping by, stop by early. Once they run out of an item, that's it! read more

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Wonderful little pastry shop! We've tried all the croissants and so far the Nutella Croissants are our favorites. They're huge and fresh! They also offer espressos and cappuccinos. One day we plan to sit out in their little patio (hope they get umbrellas for the tables) :) read more

Lilla Vanilla - Delicious fresh croissants! - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Grabbed some tasty treats here today! Everyone who worked there seemed very friendly. I ended up getting a chocolate and raspberry croissant and a red velvet cupcake and enjoyed them both. The icing on the red velvet cupcake was delicious, and the combination of flavors in the croissant was really intriguing. I will almost definitely be back sometime soon! read more

thought it was all hype but had the best cupcake of my entire life. staff friendly and great selection

The chocolate, raspberry croissant was delicious! So were the cupcakes and apple turnover. Can't wait to try the other items! read more

Lilla Vanilla - Raspberry chocolate croissant was amazing! - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey