So incredibly disappointed that the Philly fluff went up in price $9 dollars since 2019. I went today to pick up a cake and it was $21.00. I almost died!!! This will be my last Philly fluff I will buy. I am very sad and friends will know about this when they don't see me buy anymore philly fluffs for events. I understand inflation but I'm not making more money in my paycheck to spend on a cake. So sorry Natale's but get a grip! read more

Everything is amazing but the giant cookies with the rainbow dot sprinkles are my favorite !

Traditional Italian Bakery. Tried a bunch (cupcakes, biscotti, cannoli) but I'd come back just for the Sticky Buns. - chocolate coated cannoli- the ricotta filling was super smooth with bits of chocolate chips inside. -carrot cake cupcake- this tasted more like a banana cupcake with barely-there shreds of carrots. the only part i liked about this cupcake was the icing-not too sweet and light consistency. -hazelnut chocolate biscotti- stuffed with hazelnuts. I'd definitely get this again -chocolate dipped with walnuts and dried fruit-- smaller slivers of walnut, raisins, cranberries. the choc. didn't have added sugar which offset the sweetness of the dried fruit. both were soft and chewy(than crumbly). I usually go for hard biscotti's but didn't mind that they were soft, since they were chewy. -sticky bun (A+++!)- filled with raisins and topped with walnut pieces. Best sticky bun I've had thus far. Amazingly delicious. the bun was solid in size, stuffed with ample amounts of raisins, dotted with a hint of cinnamon, and slathered with a light layer of buttery brown sugar glaze. the bits of walnut on top provided a nice contrast to the sticky, soft texture of the bun. Make sure you try this if next time you visit! read more

Our favorite bakery!!!! Their Philly fluff is always our go to for any family event. They always have an excellent selection.

Super Bakery Great Staff, yummy Italian cookies, excellent custard, sweet, but not too sweet. As I try more I'll update the review. Now I don't have to go back to Brooklyn for everything. read more

Decent cakes but vastly overrated. Much better bakeries out there. Long lines make it a waste of time.

Really good bakery on the outskirts of summit. Chocolate croissant was fantastic and great variety of options. Need to get there early bc it can get pretty packed. Definitely will be back!!!! read more

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Awesome bakery. Awesome staff. Everything from this bakery is delicious!!! On this visit we had a flat tire in the parking lot. Not only did they come out to make sure we were ok but they brought out some hot chocolate while we waited for AAA. Truly a class act!!! read more

Hmm, not sure if we just happened upon a bad baker or not, but this was far from a great cake. First off, they botched the decoration for our 13 year old daughter's birthday cake. We asked for just eggplant colored flowers, something very basic, but they put lavender, pink and green flowers. It looked like a cake for her grandmother, not a 13 year old. But we all kinda laughed it off and thought, no problem, it's just the decoration and it's going to taste amazing. But, the cake itself was grainy, and had an oily flavor. It was moist, but that's about the only positive quality I can give it. On top of that, it had that carry over house taste, like something that was brought for a potluck, but you taste the house more than the food. Not sure if there's a phrase for this, but hopefully you know what I'm talking about. This place is known for their fudge frosting, and even among a group of 13 year olds, even they thought it was just okay. Very mediocre, more sugary than chocolately. All, in all, I wanted to really like this place, and we were happy to overlook the decorating mishap, but the flavor of the cake and the frosting was a major disappointment. Bummer. read more

I had their cheesecake for my birthday. It's so delicious! It's so creamy and how cheesecake should taste! loveeeeee! read more

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Whenever we are near, we stop by. Classic and delicious Italian bakery. Don't pass it up and try the pignolia cookies!

Excellent bakery. Everything from breads to pastries to cakes is pretty spot-on. I love the checkerboard cake for my birthday and the mini pies (and sugar-free!). Service is pretty decent and even when there's a crowd the owners do a pretty good job of employing enough people so that the wait is never more than 10-15 minutes. They used to do frequent sampling on Sundays, but no more. Sadness. read more

i usually get the apricot cake, and the cheese danish, and italian cookies. This time I tried the Philly fluff and it was just okay. Nothing to write home about. read more

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Most definitely the best bakery in the area. Whenever I am home visiting and my mom asks me to run out and get a baguette or bread or breakfast pastries, I know this is the only place she will let me go. Even though it's a 15 minute drive. Considering the amount of Italian bakeries around the area, I think that says a lot. Definitely order in advance during the holidays though...this place is no secret to the locals. read more

The almond cookies, pignoli, cannoli and zeppoli's are so good ,you would expect everything to be good .I've only ventured out of that realm once , to get a coconut cream pie and shockingly, it wasn't very good( it seemed like it was made with cool whip).Stick with the first rate Italian cookies and pastries and you can't go wrong.What it does well , which I think is most things , it does very well. read more

The most amazing cake for my grandsons First birthday! Vanilla custard with strawberries and bananas! Delish read more

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I've never been disappointed with anything from Natale's. It's a traditional style bakery so don't expect the Hoboken-type fancy decorated cupcakes (that tend to look nicer than they taste) but do expect great quality goodies. Be warned though that on weekends, and especially holidays, this place packs up so parking and service can be difficult. Don't worry though, it's worth the hassle. read more

Now that there's only one bakery in town, I'm glad it's Natales. It's not convenient for me and the parking is awful especially on Sundays, but can be worth it if you really need to go. Just be careful parking and getting out! read more

The best carrot cake and Philly fluff ! My go to for all occasions where I need to bring a dessert

This place is one of the best bakeries I have ever been to. I got a bear claw, some delicious pastry cream filled coconut piece of heaven, two cake donuts (one cinnamon sugar, one glazed) and two petit fours. They were all very good, very fresh and done right. The donuts were light and crispy, the pastry cream heaven thingy was nothing but goodness and the bear claw was very almondy and flaky. The petit fours have a bit too much jam on the inside for me but maybe others like that. I also found that everything was a bit sweeter than I would prefer but again, others might like that. This is a bakery after all. Service was very nice and quick. The place looked clean My total bill was $9, which i thought was reasonable for quality products. I would go back again if in the area. The people of Summit are very lucky to have this place. read more

This bakery is truly top-notch. They create an excellent range of superb old fashioned style cakes, with a modern light touch, naturally rich flavor and true pride. I live in downtown Manhattan, am probably overly selective and love Bouley Bakery's modern classic french creations but at a third of the price and double the service quality, Natale's runs very very close. Consider the tiramisu cake, Jersey Devil (which is a light devil's food with fresh whipped creme), charming petits fours and seasonal cookies and pastries. What a find! read more

Fresh baked goods and friendly staff. Some of my favorites are the Philly Fluff Cake, almond croissants (bear paws) and carrot cupcakes.

Living in DC, away from my New Providence hometown, makes me appreciate all that is New Jersey that much more- and Natale's Bakery is ALL that is New Jersey. A traditional Italian bakery with a French influence, Natale's is always among the first stops when I go home and the place I take all my friends to when they come to visit. The Natale's family is amazing, and, having worked with them throughout high school and every Christmas season since (holy number of orders for Christmas Eve!), this place is like a second home- you know everyone, everyone knows you and the people have been coming there for years. Having sampled, basically, everything, there are some definite favorites I have come to develop including: (obviously) the philly fluff- if you haven't tried the one with chocolate ganache swirled in it, you're missing out; napoleon, with its fluffy and sweet custard filling; devil dog cake, a new addition, but super sweet and delich; and while they no longer make sourdough bread there anymore (a treat I SERIOUSLY miss), all of their breads are fantastic. My favorite breads have always been the Rustic loaf and the Irish Oatmeal bread. Yum yum yum. It has been noted that Natale's has been getting kind of pricey, but, honestly, for what you're getting, it's really not. These prices have nothing on those down here in the District. So, if you're coming down here, please bring me a Philly Fluff!!! read more

Stopped by to pick up a cake for a birthday. They had endless options and everyone was very nice and helpful. Waited in a short line for 5 min at around 11 am on a Saturday. Grabbed the fruit cheesecake, it was a big hit! Not too sweet and all the fruits were fresh and juicy! Will definitely be back! read more

Slightly disappointed. The cake was delicious but it was mostly frosting and a thin layer of cake. I wasn't expecting that. Half of it went to waste because it was straight frosting. The staff was very nice here! read more

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Three words that will truly change your life....Philly Fluff Cake. Trust me on this. I'm not even a baked goods guy.

Hands down best and freshest bakery in the area. the bread, pastries and cakes are always wonderful. I have only 1 time gotten something that was not perfect, and when i told them about it they were happy to replace it for me. they do a great job with everything, and you can call ahead to make sure they have your order ready. Price wise they are a little on the high end, but it is worth it for the quality you get. if you have a party to go to, and want to bring something, this is the place to stop. you will never be embarrassed when you get there and the quality is not up to par. People's houses who I have brought cakes to still talk about how great desert was that night read more

Very tasty treats & the staff is super friendly and helpful!! The Philly Fluff gets my vote!!!!

This place rocks! The best bakery around here and is the only go to place for birthday cakes, pasties, etc. Not one bad experience, these guys know their business. Costs a little more, but so worth the money. read more

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This is the BEST bakery EVER. Everything they make is absolutely delicious and amazing. Never had a bad desert.

Natale's never disappoints. I come here frequently and every time, their items are fresh and tasty. A family favorite is the California fruit tart. Their quiches, which they only have on Thursdays, are also delicious. The employees are friendly and helpful. Prices are lower than competitors. The only issue I've ever had is finding parking; sometimes it can be a little difficult, but I've never had to wait too long for a spot. Besides, their products more than make up for it! read more

Simply the best. Everything here is great, and the staff is always helpful and friendly. Been going here with my family since I was a little girl! Don't even get me started on the Philly Fluff...(it's sooo good). read more

It is dangerously delicious place. So many cakes and deserts of all sorts! We bought a full bag of goodies and everything is exceptionally good read more

Sooooo good! Had some of their cupcakes and they were to-die-for! I want more! Would definitely come back for more! read more

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Best bakery in town! Fresh pastries yummy cakes and such friendly kids work there ! This is our regular go to for events !

Best bakery around!! Everything I've bought from Natale's is exceptional from there Philly fluff to there Thursday quiches! There prices are unbelievable especially for the quality of everything! Don't waste your money or taste buds on any other bakery! Customer for life! Thanks Natale's for bringing me back to my childhood threw your wonderful goodies! read more

Never a miss at this place. Only problem is that the line is sometimes too long on special occasions.

Originally just looked up the closest bakery to me for an event and ended up at Natale's. Had THE best fruit cheesecake ever. Ended up buying another for the house afterwards. Highly recommend! read more

I work in Summit and everybody's raving about Natale's!!! Natales This! Natales That!! Madonna Mia!!! fuhgeddaboudit!!! Well, I need to go upstate NY to visit papa!! I don't want to drive to Viniero's Bakery (NYC 11th st & 2nd ave), or Little Italy, too far, I don't want to drive home and go to Elisa's (Home Depot shopping center rt. 70 - Brick). I need to bring some bread and pastries and cookies to my dad!! He's retired and living way upstate near Monticello, in the mountains!! OK, OK, I hear ya!!! I'mma gonna take a da chance and go to Natale's and buy some things.. As soon as I step in Natale's I wanna sample 1 item, which is a RAINBOW COOKIE.... I will judge ANY Italian Bakery by their Rainbow Cookie. If it's not good, I'm telling you right now, imma gonna walka right outta dere! Fuhgeddaboudit!!! I'll report back my findings after this exploration!! read more

Underwhelming to say the least. Everything I had was bad. The French baguette had no taste and was hard as a rock the day after (good French baguette will stay fresh longer). The carrot cake had not spices, no oomph and was topped with too much frosting. The cheesecake was terrible; it didn't seem fresh at all and seems like something that had been sitting in the display cabinet for a while. And there was a weird aftertaste to both the cheesecake and carrot cake. Only positive was the service. I won't be back... read more