Oh. My. Word! First, I'll start with the one, single…read moredisappointing thing... The day we visited, they did not have any baked goods (they said they only have them on the weekend), so we couldn't try the peras de coco (coconut rolls). But, perhaps it was kind of a blessing because our picada was plentiful. The dining area isn't huge, but they also do take out. There are about 5 or so tables to dine in. The service was a tad slow, but very friendly; I believe there was only one person waiting, cooking & serving AND the food was more than worth the wait! We ordered the picada for 4 and my brother tried a Colombiana cola. He liked it a lot; it was lighter than a "normal" cola, non-carbonated and less sweet than cola around here. I don't drink pop and even when I did, I always hated colas. I can't say I'd drink a whole Colombiana, but I didn't find it disgusting & that's saying something. Now on to the star of the show, the picada! It was loaded with several different meats, plantains fixed in different ways, yuca & baby potatoes and 4 sauces. We were so excited when it was set down on our table, we dug in before we even got our silverware haha. The platter had chicken, steak, chicharron, chorizo, blood sausage, sausage, sweet plantain, fried plantain, fried yuca and Colombian potatoes. The sauces were: avocado sauce, mayo/ketchup, pico de gallo & a garlicky one. Everything was so, so flavorful and cooked perfectly! There was not one thing that any of us didn't like. If I had to pick my top contender of a meat and a non-meat item, I would choose the chicharron & sweet plantain.... But I hope to never have to make that choice! The chicharron were thick and crunchy. The sweet plantain were perfection. When we left we were each given a dulce de leche caramel. They also have a variety of Colombian snacks and candies for sale. They recently opened an additional, larger location at 951 Niagara Falls Blvd (it used to be El Palenque). We were told they will be keeping both locations open, but the new location will have some additional items that they don't serve at the Oliver St location. I cannot wait to visit again!!!

The food was delicious. The service was excellent. I was saddened that there wasn't a lot on the…read moremenu that was Available to order. I would definitely go again. I totally forgot to take pics that's how delicious the food was I ordered caldo de costilla which is beef rib soup, with potatoes, yuca (cassava) corn, onion and cilantro. Which came with a side of white rice. It wasn't the soup of the day, which we went on a Friday. I was hoping to eat caldo de bola res. I ordered to drink a Colombiana which was perfect Ice-cold. Also some arepas to go. The ambiance was great, cozy restaurant. Lots of seating, but a small establishment.

This is a small bakery on Oliver Street (hence the name) in North Tonawanda. Near the Farmers…read moreMarket. I noticed it a few weeks ago driving by on the way to the Farmers Market. Then at the market I saw they have a booth. So i picked up a slice of their bread covered in tomato sauce. Heated later in the day at home it was terrific. But I added some mozeralla and oregano and used the broiler. That slice was enough to get me into the bakery itself the next Sat. It's a cute shop. Mostly Italian type of baked goods, breads and desserts both. I picked up some bread, Italian white, it was good. We don't eat that type of bread often but we enjoyed this loaf a lot. I'll be back to try some other things. They have been around for a long time and have a loyal following I think. Street parking.

From the owner: Breads, Italian cookies, pastry & danish, cannoli, sweets, Sicilian tomato pie, cakes, pies,…read morecupcakes

What a fine bakery! They have phenomenal desserts, any kind of cakes, sweets, and breakfast treats…read more(ex: Pastry hearts). I highly recommend stopping in to see their offerings. They also have seasonal decorations you can buy and cards. It's east to drive by on busy Niagara Falls Blvd, but make a point to stop in and spoil yourself!

Highly expensive for a cake that tasted like it was old. Service was poor as well. I chose one of…read morethe cakes out of four and it was a big deal for the teenager to have to take one cake out of the case to grab it. Absolutely no ambiance. Too small of a space. This was Lancaster NOT Niagara Falls Blvd.

Unexpected find, blowen away by the open, welcoming, friendly, bright, concept of this place…read more This is an authentic Puerto Rican bakery, with cookies, ethnic candy, sandwiches, coffee, tea, expresso. They even offer classes, is all women ran, on the downstairs level of the YWCA. Be sure to check it out, as they have only been open 4 months.

What an adorable place! The cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and everything looks so delicious, but I went…read morethere for brunch on Saturday with my friend. I thought the sandwich is a little odd to have for breakfast, and my girlfriend said you would love it and she was definitely bright! Absolutely the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had! I will definitely be back and highly recommend this place if I wasn't so full I would've gotten a dessert but I know I will be bringing my husband there soon. .

The cheesecake was to die for it had such a rich flavor with a great flavor profile. I have the…read morepeanut butter cup cheesecake. There were so many vegetarian options. The service was fast with lots of options. The ambiance was great with people sitting on dates with a soft lighting and cute tables. There is also so many options to have party's or doing a class. I would highly recommend.

I don't say this lightly: this was hands-down the best cheesecake I've ever eaten in my life. (And…read morecheesecake is my FAVORITE, so, I've eaten an LOT of it.) Every bite was creamy, rich, and absolutely unforgettable. And as if the taste wasn't enough to rave about--it was also stunning. Our wedding cheesecake looked exactly how we hoped: elegant, picture-perfect, and almost too pretty to cut into (...almost). From the first bite to the last crumb, Just Say Cheesecake delivered a total knockout. Pure perfection.

Another find at the North Tonawanda Farmers Market - Bru Bakery -…read more They look Amish but I gather they are not. Regardless, they make terrific baked goods. Its run by a man who will come to recognize you after a few visits. We pick up fresh eggs there on occasion, but we go for the "tea cakes". I have not idea if these are called something else in a grocery store. But heres what they are. A small loaf of "bread", which is perfect with a morning coffee around 10. Its not for breakfast (at least not in our house), but perfect for a snack or treat with morning coffee or afternoon tea. There are a number of flavors, our favorites are the blueberry and the cranberry ones. These cakes are 8 or so inches long and 3 inches high so they last a few days only. Perfect, just in time for fresh ones Saturday. They do freeze well. He also has jams and jellies, which we often enjoy as well. There are cookies and various other sweets, all good on the occasions we have tried them. We found him years ago because of his smaller pies, perfect for just a few people, which are great. Raspberry and cherry are the favs on that one. They make a few sizes, we have always done the small ones. They freeze well too. All his products are very fresh. They are also well packaged, they will make it home no problem and no mess. If you are at the market for your fresh veges, stop by here and pick something up. You'll be back the next week. I am not sure, but I believe cash only. We only look for him Saturdays and know he's there then. Not sure about Tue or Thur. Also not sure if he's there only in the summer or year round. We go mostly from April-October.

North Tonawanda Farmers Market has clued me into many small ventures from the area. Jolie's…read moredumplings, Yommas spring rolls, and these cupcakes. I found them last year and was very impressed then. This year has only improved. They are there Thursdays and Saturdays all summer long. Some weekends they do some of the other local festivals, so check their FB page for updates. https://www.facebook.com/dmconfections Meanwhile, the cupcakes. Many varied flavors, some with cute names like the "Elvis" etc. Others are chocolate. Strawberry. Etc. These cupcakes are a good size, not too big, not too small, just right. They are generous with frosting, but its not overwhelming. Ive tried many of the regular flavors and many of the gluten free ones. If you pick out a gluten free with some others, they will package it differently if needed, without hesitation at all. Super focused on that. These cupcakes are creative and have fun names. I think they are a little sweet overall, but because they are packaged really well and the proprietors are just fantastic; I look forward to buying from them. They always have a smile and a moment to interact with customers. The cupcakes also store well for a day or two, just remember to take them out of the fridge a hour or so before eating them. Cupcakes are better room temp. 5 stars for the customer focus and general "being nice" 4 stars for the cupcakes, not all the flavors are consistent, and the gluten free, while very good, could be a little lighter I think. 5 stars for being very connected to the area and events in the area. They have not forgotten their roots. 5 overall. I hope they keep it up and continue to improve.

I went to the farmers market in north Tonawanda and I seen this stand. At first you think oh a…read morecupcake would be nice. Well I walked over got a great looking Swedish fish at first sight Well little did I know it was 2.00 for a cupcake? I paid it thinking over priced. Considering it takes .50 cents to make a cupcake. Maybe a batch So I bit into it. Let me tell you that the cupcake for 2.00 was rock hard frozen. Like biting into ice. The frosting was overloaded and tasted like crap. The cupcake didn't have taste to it. Disappointed. Then I have to say I said something to the owner. Well he certainly wasn't a peach to take care of it. He complained and said how it's fresh made. Well when you got frozen cupcake you bite into you expect fresh not old ones. So I asked for a new cupcake I wanted a peanut butter cup. Looked like maybe it was fresh. Well again customer service and cupcakes were rated a 0 Again the cupcake was rock hard. Tasted like they over put frosting and load peanut butter into it Honestly I had my wife before this eat blackouts and got a 12 pack ordered. She shows up at the house expecting a great looking house. GARBAGE outside. Things around by trailer. The house looked like a dump. My wife thinks ok I'll walk up to the door. Well that's funny cuz they had some bigger girl who was covered in frosting and supposedly baker came out with it. So she just gave them to her. Didn't greet her. Just plain rude customer service. So she got them. Walked back to the car. She tripped over there GARBAGE laying on the FRONT lawn. She called me screaming how bad they treated her So she got back home and was expecting dark chocolate. Well the baker who makes them isn't it supposed to be fresh? Maybe she was to busy on her cell phone and not paying attention or maybe it's they had freezers in the garage that they store them and resell old weeks of cupcakes. And try to get people sick and get people to think there fresh when there not. But she opened up the pack and she bit into it. What happened? She spit it out and said it was frozen solid and that she can taste the weeks old cupcake and can tell it wasn't fresh. That I'm taking it as they pulled out of the freezer door stuffed with event cupcakes and market ones and resell BAD cupcakes. Customer service and cupcakes 0 So here's the thing. I will suggest to every person who wants cakes or cupcakes to stay away from this place. Cupcakes and cakes are GARBAGE and rock hard and it tastes like shit. Next thing is copyrighting brookie??? It's not his idea. He must of seen cupcake wars or baking shows or shark tank to copy someone else's idea and say he thought of it and it's his own. Lol no that's fraud and completely fake. Honestly they don't deserve to sell cupcakes at events. They sell 2.00 making profit on every sale to support there .50 cent cupcakes and fund cruises every month. People at the market complained to me that they charge high so they can get expensive things. But do no charity or care about anything in the community. I don't see them donating money? No they have mold old cupcakes to sell at any event and market. So how about a 0 rating and say there worse than over frosted n f cupcake shop .. Maybe fire the baker .. Maybe to busy posting on Facebook how there moving and opening a second shop. I feel bad for them. Its not a business gunna be long before shut down and people complain. So anyone on Facebook who sees brookie. REPORT it. They stole that idea from tv and use it as there own. That's copyrighting. And needs to be taken off Facebook. Do not buy from this dump looking business. Tops sells better cakes. At least not frozen old ones. My advice. Maybe the cruises r more important and care more about themselves than be a business. They don't care about anything but freezer burned cupcakes. Health dept. Agric dept should be told. They got called once before for them. And the cakes he's selling are illegal. He is violating his permit he has for home processor. He can only sell cupcakes. Not cakes. So anyone buying cakes beware. Dept already told them to stop the cakes and he refused. So report the business

They never miss the mark here. Always great flavors and very affordable. The staff are always…read morefriendly and they have great baked goods too. Definitely recommend the pastry hearts.

I went into Sweet Beginnings, knowing they have great pastries because I've had them before but I…read morewanted to try their blueberry pie. I had been really craving it lately and wanted just a small one but they make those to order. So I took a look around just because I didn't feel like leaving empty handed and found these magical blueberry pastries that were calling my name. I'm OBSESSED. They're perfect. And so light and flaky and once they're heated up, so warm and delicious. I would highly recommend this place but especially these! P.S. I finished the container today and I already want more!!