Martha's is a staple bakery in Queens, now expanded into other boroughs, and they've done incredibly well over the years maintaining quality and consistency in their desserts. There's usually a line of some length during peak hours and especially around the holidays. You can tell by the sheer volume of baked goods and cakes available in their window displays that they sell a lot daily. This location is on the main drag of the little downtown section of Forest Hills, the baked goods in the front window display connect to a tall and long glass counter along the left side of the store that extends almost to the back. At the back middle and along the right side of the wall there's seating for about two dozen people at small cafe tables. They carry an assortment of traditional cakes (full and sliced), pies, cookies, pastries, cheesecakes, cupcakes, ice cream and coffee/tea drinks. A wide variety of flavors in each, so you're bound to find something sweet to satisfy most here. They are a classic bakery so from what I can tell, they don't carry items that are gluten, dairy or nut free. I've purchased their apple pie, fruit tart, berry napoleon, red velvet and chocolate fudge cakes from this or other locations in the past and they're all solid choices for desserts to share with a larger group, though I find a lot of their cake options to be on the richer side. My most recent encounter with their cakes came in the form of a slice of their seven layer cake $9.95 which is thin layers of yellow cake alternating with chocolate cream mmm pretty tasty, and their caramel cake $9.95 which had a layer of chocolate cake in the middle, sandwiched by caramel cream and white cake on either side. The latter had a pronounced caramel flavor that was enjoyable though a bit too much cream for me. My preference would be for their chocolate cakes over other cake flavors here. Their apple pie is one of my favorite apple pies anywhere tho! read more

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mid and lowk overpriced chocolate fudge cake was dry service was quick nice lighting and decorations read more

I love their cakes! My current favorite, which can only be found at their Forest Hills location, is the Dubai cupcake. It's absolutely amazing, and the filling is very generous--it feels like heaven in every bite. Another favorite of mine is the chocolate layer cake: rich, velvety smooth chocolate that isn't overly sweet. The only thing I don't agree with is that they do not clearly tell customers that dining in adds an extra $1 charge to each item. Yes, check your receipt. I'm expected to tip my waitstaff and also pay an extra dollar per item just because I chose to dine in. For example, the cupcake is usually $4.75 to go, but they charged me an extra $1 for dining in. Their cake slices are usually $9.50 to go, but I was charged $10.50. I also tipped 20%, so the added charge felt frustrating, especially since there was no clear notice. When I asked the waitstaff about the $1 charge, she said it was entered that way because I dined in. When I later called about it, the manager simply said, "Next time, just order to go if you don't want to be charged extra." That response was disappointing, especially since there was no visible sign explaining this policy, and their dine-in menu does not show separate pricing. I really think management should fix this to avoid misleading customers. Transparency matters. Don't get me wrong--I would still come back because their cakes are amazing, but from now on, I'll always order everything to go. read more

Cuisine: 6 Service: 6 Decor: 6 Value: 6 Overall: 6 Many people seem to love this place, but it's simply too sweet for me. Over the years, I have tried many of their desserts since it's one of the only decent dessert options around the area. However, it would not be my first choice if I had others. With that said, my whole family and many of my friends all agree that their best item is the Berry Napoleon. That is the one cake that I do enjoy from this shop. We often buy a whole cake for a group gathering or birthdays. As for dining in, there's always a lot of people inside the store and it gets a bit loud. Not my favorite place to relax and chat with my friends. That's why I only buy takeout when I do get the Berry Napoleon. I think I do prefer the Astoria original location more. read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Whole Berry Napoleon - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Martha's Bakery is probably the most popular Bakery in Forest Hills. I came on a Saturday night and it was packed. The host was nice and immediately greeted us. Since the plan was to order to go, we were directed to the line against the desserts. Time flew by and it seems we were standing on the wrong side. I guess the host was overwhelmed. I ordered the flan. It was about $7-$8? I tried to eat it in the car but there was no spoon in my to go bag. The juice of the flan was also spilled on the bottom of the flan so I didn't even want to open it until I got home. As soon as I got home, I immediately wanted a bite. I was very underwhelmed with the size considering the price. Taste? It had an additional fruit taste to it I can't pin point but it doesn't belong on plain flan. I could not finish it. I believe I will continue to go to smaller mom and pop bakeries. read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Flan - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Wow! One of the BEST cupcakes I have had. It was quick to walk in the door and sit down. It was a really cute shop. The only thing I didn't like it that it was very very close together. The waitress was super friendly and quick. read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Banana pudding - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Coming in here for the berry napoleon was so worth it- the cream was excellent and berries fresh. It's a nice sizeable sharing portion, honestly could feed three people it's so big. The pastry is crispy- light and airy just as it should be. I was skeptical when I saw a bright blue cake slice here.. but the Napoleon was awesome. I wish I had more room in my stomach to try the other cake slices they had. There's a tremendous variety read more

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I only have two words to describe Martha's- Availability and Delicious. You walk in and you see cakes, cakes, and more cakes. I would go as far to say that their aesthesis are cakes! Just kidding but this is a casual pick up, I saw tables but I am not sure if one can dine in They have all kinds of cakes, Red Velvet, Blue Velvet, 7 layers, mousse cakes, cheesecakes, They got me up in there. No, seriously! have you ever had a Napoleon, well these Napoleon's has fruits in them. They are a bit sweet so you may want to eat it in portions. You know, like that candy; Now and Later. Same concept with the Napoleon pastry, eat some now and eat some later. They have breakfast items as well as hot drinks. I purchased a blue velvet cake, a mousse cake and my names sake, a Napoleon. I purchased a Chai Latte. it was okay, not like I am used to drinking but it was hot with a mild taste. The service was also great today. They had three women standing in one spot directing people for pick up or carry. I am thinking that each person takes turns asking the same question to better serve the customer. Welp! I am glad that I was made aware of this location, no more driving to Bayside. Good reason to ... Inspire more, Yelp more! read more

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Martha's bakery has always been a staple for me when it comes to desserts. Not only are they kosher but they have a wide variety of treats which are made with love and delicious. On this particular visit I decided to try their coffee and I regretted it. The cashier recommended the frappe because I wanted something strong. What I received from the barista was a cup of whipped air. I took 2 sips of actual coffee and the rest was foam (as seen in the picture). Going forward I'll only get the desserts and stay away from the drinks. read more

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A novelty that has worn off a bit, it is easy to see why this place is popular. But the reality is the quality is just okay. The apple strudel is burnt on the outside creating a tough pastry. The ice cream doesn't have a ton of flavor. The carrot cake was dense and standard in taste. I have been here a couple of times and sadly there's nothing that's super memorable. Service is good though they get really busy and it took a while to get our check. There are so many pastry shops nearby. Save the $10 a piece plus and go elsewhere. read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Apple strudel with ice cream - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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This place is located in the heart of Forest Hills, Queens. This is one of my go-to bakeries for cakes. The service is excellent, and the staff are very organized. When you walk in, the hosts greet you and ask whether you're there for takeout or dine-in. I usually come here for takeout, so I haven't dined in at this location yet. The workers are quick and always helpful with suggestions, and the cakes and slices are consistently fresh. The bakery is often busy, with long lines and many people choosing to dine in. It's a great spot to hang out late at night--enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with a delicious slice of cake. I highly recommend it. I always order either Oreo cheesecake, black forest, seven-layer chocolate, strawberry shortcake, and tiramisu. read more

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This place is always super packed and I definitely understand why. They have such a huge variety of cakes for all ages but my go to will always be the Berry Napoleon. It is just do flaky and creamy but not too sweet and I have yet to give it to wontons to try and been given negative feedback. This bakery does in food seating as well as take out and the line for takeout is always huge so I always make sure to call in to preorder birthday cakes do that the transaction can be seamless. Don't be deterred by the long line, it is worth the wait! read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Berry Napoleon - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Super crowded but they move through the line very quickly. Like most of the people I grabbed my desserts to take home but there are lots of seats inside. I got one scoop of the pistachio gelato it was so so good! I also got the dulce de leche cheesecake, I had to stop myself from eating it all in one sitting, will definitely be going back again ! read more

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I've had Martha's before thanks to friends who've brought over their cakes, but this was my first time visiting in person. Nice, spacious, and clean spot. We stopped by for dessert during the afternoon, and the experience didn't disappoint. Service was great, the place is well-organized you can either grab something to go or check in with the hostess to stay. We all picked a dessert, and we all loved what we got. I had the mini passion fruit mousse cake, and honestly, it might be one of the best desserts I've ever had perfectly balanced: lightly sweet, slightly tart, airy, and just the right size. The berry napoleon was another standout. With so many tempting options on display, I'm already looking forward to coming back next time I'm in the area. Prices are surprisingly reasonable too which is a PLUS. read more

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Stopped in for a birthday celebratory vegan cheesecake and matcha. My companions had a tres leches cheesecake and an oreo cheesecake. First time I tried the hot Matcha tea with almond milk-it was okay. I thought it was nice and creamy but a little tart, you have to add your own sweetener. Some of the pictures that I posted here were from the last visit a few months ago--all of the deserts are great. Service was okay today, sometimes when it's really busy you get ignored but eventually someone came to give us the check. Ambiance is good--lots of seating which is comfortable. Highly recommend it as a coffee/tea and pastry place to visit with friends. read more

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So we had dinner and wanted a good dessert, and this is where we ended up. We were able to walk right in and be seated, however it was pretty busy on this Saturday night. Our waiter was excellent and patient as we ordered a good bit of stuff. It all came and was so good. I def need to have more of the is cheesecake in my life. Side note I love the Christmas decorations they had up at the time. read more

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9/15/25. I'd pass on the rainbow cookies here. There is no chocolate layer on the bottom, just a thin layer on top. I prefer 2 thicker chocolate layers. Also, it's too much jam for such a small cookie. They taste like jam with no almond flavor! The cheese danish was very good, and I can see why they sell out early. I just wish it had more filling read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - 9/15/25 cheese danish and rainbow cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Apart from Williamsburg, this is another location that I always go to. I love Martha's Country Bakery a lot for its pastries and cakes! They have the best cakes ever! I always go for the plain Napoleon slice and this time I got there, I just got the Strawberry shortcake and tres leches. Tres leches was kind of wet and spongey. I love the strawberry shortcake more because of the strawberries and fluffiness of the cake. The cream has a nice soft consistency that melts smoothly in your mouth. Not that sweet either! There's a lot of seating for dine in and the ambience is somewhat loud and can get crowded at times so it's good for loud groups. You have to wait in a line along the window of cakes to order. Sometimes the line is long and you got to wait patiently! read more

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Maybe I'm partial to Martha's because this cafe is usually where I meet up with my best friend for sweet treats and deep conversations. Their very berry Napoleon pastry, strawberry banana cake and cappuccino are my favorites. The layers of the very berry Napoleon cake is light and flaky and is a delightful contrast to the perfectly sweet custard cream in between. The strawberry shortcake is also the perfect sweetness and fluffiness. Service is usually good. The cafe can get very busy and crowded during peak hours. Ambiance is lively. I prefer the tables towards the back as it's usually quieter and away from foot traffic. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Very berry Napoleon - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

This is one of the best bakeries in New York City. I've been coming to this location for years--whenever I'm in Queens or landing at JFK, I try to stop by before heading back to Princeton. I visited late on Friday the 21st to pick up my usual cheesecakes and Black Forest cake. The young gentleman helping me wrote down my big order, I paid after waiting for him to get my order together 10 mins later and headed home. The next day, I opened the boxes and realized most of the order was wrong. Only three items were correct, and I was charged for items I never received. I called the store and was placed on hold each time, which is why I'm now writing a review. My suggestion for management: please have staff show customers the items in the box before sealing it. With the long lines and busy counter, it's hard for customers to see what's being packed. A quick check would prevent mix-ups like this. My review is strictly about the service, not the food--Martha's desserts are excellent. I'm still frustrated about my incorrect order, but I hope next time the packing process is handled with more attention to detail. read more

I love this place! It's great for a date night. There may be a bit of a wait but it's worth it. They have a huge selection of cakes and desserts and different types of coffees. Service is always great. Ambiance/decor is always according to the season and it's a lovely atmosphere. You can also pre order cakes for special occasions. read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Oreo cake and fudge cake - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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The pastries and desserts here have a high reputation for a reason! We dined in and tried their tiramisu cake slice and lemon coconut cake slice. One slice is definitely enough for two to share. The tiramisu was extremely creamy and had just the right amount of coffee taste in it. The lemon coconut slice was very heavy on the lemon so if you love lemon flavored desserts, this is the one. For dine in, they serve the slices on ceramic plates and also add some whipped cream on the side. Great place to get some dessert (you can also take it to go). They also sell gelato and coffee drinks. read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Tiramisu Cake Slice - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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love Martha's but after coming here for over 15 years I've realized the slices of cake are getting smaller and smaller and the price keeps going up. How is that justified? Is it greed? read more

Coming here is such an experience! Be prepared to wait for a table if you want to eat in but sometimes you are lucky and can get sat right away, which is what happened when I came in with my friends. We each got a different slice. I went with the red velvet cheesecake. So rich and delicious, almost too rich to finish the entire slice. The slices are HUGE, this slice lasted me three days! Apple pie slice looked great, I could smell it from my seat and it smelled amazing. The last slice we got was cherry pie, my brother devoured it! Chai latte was nice but I could probably skip it next time. Super busy while we were there but the staff was super friendly and really on top of everything! read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Red velvet cheesecake slice, Old Fashion Apple Pie, chocolate milkshake, chai latte - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Great tasting desserts with a selection for everyone It's a bit too sweet for me, but still enjoyed it! Inside was quite busy when I went, but they do have a good amount of tables for seating. The sheer amount of desserts on display was amazing read more

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Always a line At Martha's and once you try it you'll know why. Martha's is all over the boroughs of NYC and this one is right by the train on Austin st in Forest Hills. You can't go wrong with a napoleon, cookies or other baked goods, pie, cake or even the gelato is amazing. I love coming to Martha's whether I'm in queens or Brooklyn and I love how fast the line moves to get your goods! read more

What can I say about this place?...If you got a sweet tooth and love pastries this is the spot for you.... From cakes, pies, and Cookies this a spot you want to check out.... They also got coffees and what not.... Come in and grab dessert after the movies at Midway.... You and your significant other are going to enjoy it.... read more

Still my favorite dessert spot in all of Queens. The service is always fast and friendly & their cheesecake is always delicious! read more

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The berry napoleon is my go-to and the only thing I order from them now. The whole cake is good for about 10 people max, not 12-16 as advertised. We always order at least 2 for family gatherings. read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Whole cake berry napoleon - you can get about 10 slices out of it, not 16! - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Ordered cupcakes for a special occasion over the phone, paid and went to go pick them up. Employees there said they had no idea where my order was, that it was canceled despite payment going through and no notification to the contrary. Charge was still pending and would've gone through despite order being canceled, had to have them refund the order Don't rely on this place - would not trust with future events read more

Great ambiance . & friendly service . Heavenly Pasteries ..... YUM Will be coming back soon read more

Stopped by to meet some friends to catch up. They have a massive selection of baked goods and I'm sure all of them are great. My personal favorite is the peanut butter cookie, warmed on a plate. You have to eat it with a fork because it's soft and delicious. It is infused with smooth peanut butter that gives it an out of this world flavor... maybe the best cookie in NYC! read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Warm cookies! - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Delicious!!! Everything we had a lobster tail oreo cookie cake berry napoleon!! Always a long line but moves quickly read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Lots of cake - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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I used to Looooooooove this place! Everything tasted fresh, prices were reasonable, service was friendly. There were alwyas long lines but it was totally worth it. My fave thing from here are...were the little lemon meringue pies. Last few visits, they've been unavailable. Oh, well. No biggie. But the last time I did visit and they were available, the price had jumped up. I can't remember the old price but it was very reasonable. I used to say they could charge so much more for them. Unfortunately, they read my mind and did so! Dang. I'd gone in one day and two small LM pies were almost $20. For my waistline and budget, I decided that would be my last visit. I had to return a couple of weeks ago as I had a visiting family member who loves their bread pudding. Picked up some for the fam, saw their black and white cookies and decided to pick up one for myself. Okay, so, I have a favorite place for b/w cookies. It's Junior's. Their b/w cookies are so fat and fresh and moist and delicious. More like a cake than a cookie. I love 'em! But, since I was standing right in front of some b/w cookies, why not get one from Martha's? As soon as I started eating it, emotional damage and instant regret. I'm so sorry, Martha's, but that dang b/w cookies tasted like sawdust. Frosting was good, tho. I can't speak on the current state and taste of other items because I haven't purchased anything from there for myself for atleast a year aside from the sawdust cookie. My fam likes their bread pudding so, thumbs up for that, I guess. read more

This place always seems to be packed. It was my first time dining in. The noise level wasn't too loud, and the service was quick. The Mexican Hot Chocolate was fairly priced and was probably the best hot chocolate I've ever had. The sweetness was subtle, and so was the slight kick. The Black Forest Cake was spongy but not very moist without the cherries. The icing and frosting didn't stand out to me, which is unfortunate considering the higher price. The Vanilla Ice Cream was perfectly creamy. read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Black Forest Cake Slice, Vanilla Ice Cream - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Martha's Country Bakery is a "slice " of heaven. They have so many varieties of baked goods, coffees and lattes you will not leave empty handed. Fruit Napoleon cakes overflowed with pastry cream and fresh berries. Slices of Mississippi Mud and Dulce de Leche cheesecakes are large enough for two but so many flavors make choosing difficult. Beautifully colored pastel colored macarons gave a hint of spring which coincided with blooming cherry blossom trees in NYC. Last but not least we washed it all down with a double espresso and fragrant green tea. This Queens location is cozy with comfortable seating. Prices area lttle steep but the quality of the pastry is exceptional. Lines were a bit long but its worth the wait. read more

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Back Here again for my boyfriends birthday with the cousins we got a hot chocolate red velvet hot chocolate a frozen white chocolate vanilla frappe for desserts we got a raspberry cheesecake two apple crumb cheesecake slices and a fruit tart amazing food and service as always! read more

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This is my 2nd time visiting Martha's Country Bakery (first time wad to that Astoria location). This is always such a worthwhile trip to Queens. The sugar rush starts right away. The delicious display of desserts, fun Fall decorations, and the sweet hostesses. Be prepared for it to be a little crowded, and for a short wait. The staff are attentive and quick. It does get a little loud, however there seemed to be quite a few people on dates, so not so loud that you can't hear each other. I was slightly underwhelmed by the Key Lime Cheesecake bar (I wasn't expecting the layer of blueberries, it barely had any key lime flavor, and was just a fair felt slice of cheese cake). Absolutely love the bread pudding. The berry Napoleon was a wonderful surprise. Imagine the best strawberry shortcake with the crispy buttery and sweet Napoleon layers instead of shortcake. So delicious. Overall prices are not bad, especially considering the large sizes and great quality of the food and service. read more

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Best cakes and sweets always comforting with delicious drinks with quick service. The Ambiance is cozy and like a nice latte. read more

Martha’s Country Bakery - Black Forest cake and tres leches cake - Bakeries Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

My goodness what a wide selection of treats!! This place has everything. Long line moved fast. Recommend trying it out if you're in the neighborhood! We had the Brownie walnut cheesecake and chocolate & coconut ice cream. read more

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