foodie_starry After…read moreyears of dashing to NYC for delicate desserts, I've found a local treasure right here in Jersey City that's totally Insta-worthy! Z² Bakery, 16 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094. Their 4-inch Matcha Cake was a showstopper at first sight--more beautiful than the pictures! Layers upon layers of soft cake, matcha powder, strawberry jam, crushed Oreos, and matcha cream. Don't let the size fool you; it's tall enough for four to enjoy comfortably. Perfectly sweet, fresh, and just fabulous for a Christmas gathering with its festive colors! And for the pork floss lovers? Their Scallion, Ham, and Seaweed Pork Floss Squares was another delightful discovery. Unlike any other, it features a thicker, super fluffy cake base topped with balanced bits of seaweed, sauce, and ham--utterly moreish and not a bit greasy compared to typical pork floss buns. Z² Bakery is now my go-to for birthdays and get-togethers in NJ--no more trips to NYC necessary! They have a variety of gorgeous cakes that taste as good as they look. Remember to preorder your favorites; they do deliveries and are also available on Hungry Panda delivery service.

I can't say enough great things about Sweet & Flour. I've been going to them for years now because…read moreonce you find someone good, you stick with em! Every order, which has been quite a few, has never failed to impress visually while also being incredibly TASTY! Def a crowd pleaser! I highly recommend them for any event big or small. You won't be disappointed.

Always delicious. Cinnamon buns always best breakfast. Her loafs are super delish. And let's not…read moreforget about the pies. Our must haves for the holidays. The apple the pecan . But you must order in advance she literally sells out for holidays.Lynn Capone Kaufman

You want a beautiful one-of-a-kind Dominican-style cake? Then Cakes By Mia is the place to go. Just…read morelook at some of the images of her cakes here. Visit Mia's little shop, talk to her about the event, the colors you like, the type of filling you prefer, etc., and trust Mia to make you a cake that tastes as well as it looks. It's not inexpensive, but you will be getting a unique cake that is both a photo-worthy centerpiece and a yummy dessert. Recently I ordered from Mia a big pink and gold cake for a relative's 104th birthday. The birthday girl and the family were delighted, and so was I. Mia is an artist and it was a pleasure to bring one of her creations to the party.

Not only are the designs beautiful and professional. This has got to be the best cake I've ever…read moretasted. And I'm Dominican and have had plenty to try from. Cakes by Mia is by far my favorite. It's moist, the right amount of sweetness, and tastes even better the next day. I strongly recommend! I'm a fan and will be a repeat customer. Thank you for my amazing cake.

Cute little store front bakery featuring some cupcakes , cookies, and brownie type sweets…read more There are two locations: we went to the Rutherford location and the other one is in cliffside park, I couldn't find the Rutherford location to do the review. Prices were decent. We tried the sweet potato squares and the apple squares. Both tasted fresh and not too sweet, the crust was a mix between a shortbread and a cake.

There is not a single sub-par item from GoodieBox! We adore every thing we try and Carrie is such a…read morepleasure to work with. Whether you need something for a mid-day treat or a big event, you won't be disappointed when you order from GoodieBox!

Yummy cookies close to home! I have driven by this really cute pink shop a few times and heard…read moregreat things from my neighbors. I got four cookies: S'mores Cookies and Cream Pumpkin limited edition Brookie All were delicious and the smell of the freshly baked cookies was amazing. The Pumpkin cookie is more of a croissant based pastry and was delicious and resembled a croissant type cinnamon roll with pumpkin spice latte flavoring. The Brookie was perfect, especially if you can't decide between a brownie or a cookie. I loved the S'mores and Cookies and Cream as well with the tiny chocolate bars on top. I usually have to travel to Manhattan or JC for my usual cookie cravings so really happy to have these amazing treats within a reasonable travel radius.

3.5/5 stars I'm a…read morefan of the texture, but my favorite flavor was the smores cookie. The others (snickerdoodle, brownie, chocolate chip) were alright. If I came back again, I would only get the smores (the marshmallow was great)

It's not always about the kids, even though it is. Yet another get together with the gang, this…read moretime we threw a surprise party for one of our special member of our Mommies Club, Happy Birthday May! Just so happen this was the only decent bakery around, so one of us went out to buy a cake the night before, that way the birthday Mom wouldn't realize while heading over to the club house togther. We decided on the 10' Fruit Cake, simple yet elegant covered with lots of cream and a couple of assorted fruits placed on top. It was 3 layers of sponge cake with mixed fruits layered in between. The sponge cake was super moist, almost like a tres leche. Fresh, sweet, creamy, all the components I look for in a cake. The night ended pretty well, we had a Korean themed dinner that included soon du bu from So Kong Dong, wings from Boom Boom Chicken, and of course it can't be complete without a Korean cake!

I'm just going to rate this place solely on their Bubble Tea and not on their pastries and breads…read morewhich look great, or even their lack luster of customer service. They have a good flavor selection of bubble tea, nothing out of the ordinary, or intriguing. I had the coconut, a friend had the taro, and another friend had the choco-mint all were very good. The bubble tea was in the slushy milk form, with shaved ice. The boba were good, soft yet chewy, and not over done or under done. Overall, this place is nothing too special to make a special trip for - unless of course if i'm visiting the Super H-Mart where its located.

Bakery inside Mitsuwa market…read more We tried dansyaku curry bun which was heated up in the oven when we came home. The outside was very crispy but the potatoes inside bun was on a mushroom side but the curry sauce tasted good.

Small bakery inside Mitsuwa. Not many items compared to Korean bakery (TJL/PB) but it's good if you…read morewant toast or loaf. I got a garlic butter bread. Light garlic taste and salty butter was great for breakfast. I would like to try other items for sure. 2 people at the counter packing the bread. Very friendly and efficient. Overall a great bakery to stop by in you are in the neighborhood.

I was looking for a place that did custom cakes so I could order a 'pizza' cake for my daughter's…read morefirst birthday. I found Veriella's and sent them a few photos of what I wanted and they gave me quotes that were significantly cheaper than other similar bakeries in the area. For a 25-person cake, they said the lead time would be about two weeks. They have several cake flavors/fillings to choose from (some cost extra) and we went with a lemon cake with blueberry filling. It was such a good combination - everybody loved it and the cake came out on point to the picture I sent them. Communication was easy (via email). We actually ended up going into the bakery the day before pick-up because we decided to do some last-minute party favors with some Italian cookies. We got a bunch of rainbow cookies, sprinkle cookies, and a raspberry filled one. Unfortunately, these missed the mark. They tasted old and I'm pretty sure they order them from elsewhere because of the cardboard trays/plastic wrap they were wrapped in. I wouldn't come back for these but the next time I need another custom cake, I would definitely order from them again.

Each and every time I drove past I'd make a mental note that the next time I was in the area I'd…read moredefinitely stop by to check them out. (This went on for years, I'm sorry to admit.) Then - thanks to a mix of happenstance and holidays - I actually made it inside. After a few visits I can report that... It's tiny. The menu leans dessert/sweets heavy. They do have a small selection of breads and rolls. They have a savory/sandwich section (which I've yet to try). The offerings behind those glass cases look mouthwateringly enticing, the few items we've ordered (from semolina bread to carrot cake to their apple turnovers) have all been mighty delicious. How can you not be enamored by items like their (seasonal) personalized Easter Bundt cakes?! (Who even knew that petite Bundt pans were even a thing?) Veriella's location (just steps from a ridiculously busy intersection) makes finding a parking spot challenging, to say the least. Pricing is fair. The workers have all been awesome (friendly and accommodating). We're fans for sure.