So this this is my first yelp review and I could not pick a better place. From the courteous staff to amazing everything else. We come to the bakery once a week as a treat. Further more, every time we have guests we just stop in and point to a few random pastries and call desert part of the meal done! The one advice I can say is to not to wait until closing time as options will be very limited. read more

I've walked by this place for months now, but now on a date with an actual German, I figured he might appreciate the fresh baked goods and coffee. If only I'd known he actually preferred tea... I had an almond roll and a late. Both were very good. The place was pretty empty. The owner is very gregarious and an expat from Germany. He was chatting us up over our hot libations. He mentioned this place might be moving into the city soon, so get your strudel while you still can. read more

I was meeting up with a friend at the Starbucks,but wanted to sit somewhere quiet,so my companion chose this place. I ordered a medium hot chocolate and it had no taste and wasn't hot..Lol I inquired about a raspberry /cheese pastry/tart,and couldn't find the sign explaining about the dessert.The owner pointed to a sign located no where near where the pastry was located and asked me in a condescending way if I had a problem understanding english? I almost cursed him out,but I was with someone and there were other ladies in the store so I didn't want to make a scene. I was ready to buy the dessert but the owner pissed me off!!! NEEDLESS TO SAY,I WILL NEVER RETURN TO THAT BAKERY AGAIN!! NEXT TIME SPEAK TO YOUR CUSTOMERS WITH PROFESSIONALISM AND RESPECT!!!! read more

My favorite bakery in town. Everything is good. I especially love the pastries....they have a good variety of pastry types and all different fillings. They have some pastries filled with various berries, which are very good, but usually I don't have that much of a sweet tooth and go for the more savory fillings such as quark (cheese) or nut flavor such as hazelnut. Also love the German coffee. The people who work there are all so nice. It can be a little pricey but it is totally worth it. Can't go wrong here. read more

Very nice bakery . Some of the awesome pastries. Host is great . BUT the prices are on the higher side.

What a pleasure! A great variety of sumptuous baked treats, and wonderful coffee. When the coffee was served we were warned that it is strong, which it was, but just like we like it -- a European style espresso-like coffee. It was difficult to choose among the cakes and pastries. My husband and I chose two and shared them. Both were delicious but I am sure any other two would have been equally yummy. We sat outside where we could savor the flavor and watch the passersby at the same time. If I lived in Hoboken I would want to go to this place every day. read more

I love this place, especially their fresh roasted/brewed coffee. I've never had their baked goods cause I keep stopping here for coffee but it's on my list of things to try. They also have outdoor seating which is perfect when the weather is nice. read more

We love old German bakery at anytime of day from the baked goods to the fresh cakes I have a few favorites but can not decide on just one. Right now my fav is the marzipan Danish omg I can keep eatting them all say long. The staff is friendly and always is pleasant. We will be back soon this is our regular weekend stop! read more

I love this shop - good ol' rustic pastries for a morning snack or a great pick-up treat when visiting clients.

Named one price and then charged another on the credit card without a warning and without showing the POS-terminal with the transaction amount. Apparently, they charge extra when you pay with a card, even on amounts above $10. That's unethical practices. Lost a customer. read more

The coffee and pastries are delicious. The staff is welcoming and attentive. One of hoboken's little gems.

The bread and cakes here are really good and authentic. Sehr lecker!! The breads tend to sell out fast...for obvious reasons, so get there early ;) read more

I got a few pastries from here since I love German food. I don't remember the names of what I got since it was a few weeks ago, but rest assured, it was all yummy! Friendly staff too! read more

My new study spot!!! Great food and music, I like their coffee so much, smooth and tasty. Not too crowded, not too pricy at all. Love it!

Love this bakery...there's this almond pastry filled with Bavarian cheese which is awesome

I am the pickiest person when it comes to coffee, because I drink it black! German bakery does coffee right! They always take their time making it and make it right in front of me and it comes out tasting absolutely perfect. It reminds me of the coffee I used to have in Europe. I have been living in Hoboken for 5 years, and they have the best coffee here, in my opinion. The owner always greets me, even if he is busy and asks how me and my husband are doing. Even if I am walking down the street, he always waves. Maggie, who works there, is super sweet and works so hard. I love all of their pastries too and they are a good size to split, as well. Everything has always tasted so fresh and it amazes me how many things they can make each day and how fast it all goes. I go to this bakery probably three times a week for coffee and it is such a special experience. This place is a gem! read more

So I was walking on Washington St in Hoboken and my best friend is so obsessed with Old German Bakery that I accompanied her to purchase some pastries. I couldn't help to acknowledge all the amazing mouth watering pastries available, I don't know why I haven't gone there before. But then I spoke to their owner and realized it only about 15 months old so makes sense. I tried the Raspberry quark comb because it looked so delicious and it blew my mind. Then I ordered a slice of the premium apple cake and an almond roll and it was the best pastries I have ever tried in my life. Amazing! Food is definitely worth every penny of the price. I also tried their coffee for the first time and it was just right. After becoming a regular customer I started making big orders for my family, coworkers, and parties and I love it! Delivery is always sharp and punctual and the food always arrives fresh. So to wrap it up every time I have visited the Old German Bakery the workers there and even the owners are so friendly and are always ready to serve others. They are always with a smile on their face providing excellent customer service. Thank you so much for always satisfying my stomach!!! Love this place!!! Hoboken's best bakery!!! read more

The place has authentic stuff, had an almond pastry here it was just amazing so rich in taste and presentation.

I love, love this place. Parmesan and Leek pastry is awesome. Chocolate pastry was amazing too - everything I have ordered here is great.

If you're ever in Hoboken, you have to go here! I went with my friend, and it was amazing. The gentleman behind the counter (based on his German accent, I assumed he was the owner) was so nice, he patiently explained what every delicious looking confection was, and when he found out it was my friend's birthday he gave us two complimentary quark balls. I'm so glad he did because they were INCREDIBLE. If you go, you must try the quark balls. The almond paste-filled pastry was also great. I want to go back and try everything! read more

This is the most amazing place in Hoboken !!! The food is delicious , and stuff are very friendly , i can say every little something is out of this world , just give a try and you will fall in love in this place !!! read more

Some of the most delicious German pastries. Their apple streusel is amazing as is their German chocolate cake.

I've made a second stop here after two years - after the first one (which would have earned two stars maximum), I said I'd never shop there again. The farmer's bread I bought was dry and just ok, the pretzels (3) were a huge disappointment as they were at least a day old (in southern Germany, no one would dare to sell day-old pretzels). The Berliner (jam-filled donuts) were quite fresh and tasty - but all together so NOT worth the almost $17. but chance had it I was in the neighborhood and I figured I'd get a piece of cake today to go with the coffee I had already had in hand. I'm giving the single piece of German cheesecake-like dessert with canned mandarin oranges on top four stars because it was quite fresh and good. BUT - at $6.50 for a maybe 5oz slice (not big, likely one twelfth of a ten-inch round cake), this treat is ridiculously overpriced. I know it's beside any point to compare prices, but this "Mandarinen Käsekuchen" costs about EUR 1.50 in every bakery I know in Germany. Equally good slices at Heidi's bakery in Ridgewood, NJ cost around $4. Also, I watched the German-speaking woman behind the counter not ring me up but simply open the register and give me my meager change and no receipt. That means money right into one's (company) pocket. At roughly $80 per cake that can't cost more than $10 including labor, I just took part in supporting someone's well-buttered (pardon the pun) business scheme. If someone knows how much are shop rents on Washington street and wants to make a case for poor shopkeepers, please enlighten me. SO - four stars for current food experience, barely one star for worthiness. read more

This is our second time there. First time, we came in right after they opened. And decided, maybe things will get better after a while, so decided to pop in again a year later. The pastry is totally unimaginative and plain. Cakes are filled with whip cream (seriously?). Couple boring cakes and some cheesecake. VERY PRICEY! $6 for a tiny slice of cake?! Go to LaIsla, few blocks over, at least there you get an atmosphere and desserts (while, by far not the best in town) that will be original. Decore that says "corporations, welcome!" (aka:bland colors and atmosphere) Unimpressed. Not coming back. read more

I was waiting for my wife doing her shopping in the nearby store so I thought I grab a bite. Well, they have a nice selection of sweets and pastries. I went for peach yogurt pie. Awsome and light! I loved it and was really tempted to order the second one but then I looked at my belly and decided to stick to one! Highly recommended. read more

Yum, I had a cherry strudel and this cheese swirl thing (it was a pastry with gouda cheese on top). LOVED my strudel. Nice and crunchy with nuts on top and big pieces of cherry inside. Best part was that it wasn't too sweet. I loved it. The cheese thing .. not so much but it wasn't mine so I didn't care. The bad thing is that it's kind of pricey. 3.50 for a strudel but then again, the portions are pretty big. The strudel was an inch or two bigger than my hand. I'm definitely coming back for their cheese danishes! read more

What a find! Not wanting to wait in line at Carlo's we took a little walk to find another bakery and ended up here. ALL of their pastries that we tried (we tried 5) were delicious and some still warm out of the oven. Homemade, not overly sweet, and a great combination of flavors describes the desserts here well. The coffee and cappuccinos are very good as well, nice and strong. I would definitely go back and recommend this place. Oh, and on top of the delicious food, the staff and presumably the owner were very nice and willing to answer any questions. read more

Tried an assortment of pastries here. Some were hits, some were misses. The quark balls (German donuts) were pretty tasty. Their tarts satisfied as well. Coffee/latte is strong and good. Some misses include the chocolate German cake and crumb cake. Both didn't taste that fresh to me. Perhaps they were a day or two old. read more

Get the latte. Most cafes and bakeries add too much milk and you can't taste the coffee. Old Herman makes it with fresh rich espresso that you can taste as you sip your latte. read more

I like it here. It's a nice little bakery. I'd say it wasn't divine or anything, but I will be back when I want some baked goods - but only when I'm randomly out for a walk. I don't envision myself making a detour to specifically come. read more

They have some kinks to workout, but that is to be expected with a place that just opened. The people working there may get a bit confused, or not be the most efficient, but at least they are friendly and attentive. The two breads and a pretzel that we I tried were all pretty good. I wanted to try some strudel, but we just picked up some cupcakes right before stopping here, and my girlfriend wouldn't let me that much of a fatty fatty no friends. They also have a limited menu with things like sandwiches, which would be worth trying, since you know the bread they are served on would be good. read more

Pretty decent bread. I was vacation and the bell hop at the hotel recommended I go there for breakfast food. The food was pretty decent but the service was insanely slow. Good food just be patient. read more

I came here once for coffee and pastries with my Fiance. The atmosphere is lacking but the coffee was excellent and so were the pastries.

Tasty German sweets, European style coffee and the sweetest owner! Will return for sure when I hoboken . A jem in the neighborhood

Just tried a mozzarella snail... it was very delicious. A flat swirl of flaky bread w/ just the right amount of cheese. I was looking for a savory treat, and this definitely delivered. Can't wait to try their sweets and other pastries that looked very appetizing. read more

This is barely scratching a 3, barely. Their pastries were subpar, especially for what i paid for. I was expecting more. The location is convenient, nice design, and very inviting. I might have caught them on their "off day." So I will try again. Remember, you can't make a final judgement about a place by going just once. read more

came in for a coffee and cherry strudel. It was tasteyyy!!!!! (although not cheap - I guess you get what you pay for) Will come back

Meh. There wasn't much selection the day we went in, maybe it depends on the time and day that you go. Coffee was pretty decent, prices are a little higher than normal for bakery items. As someone who had traveled a bit and been to German bakeries, I didn't find this was anything spectacular, nothing to rave about. read more

Visited the place last week. Nice place with small comfortable sitting area.. All things served fresh . I loved the crockery too. The person at the counter was really sweet. I loved the chocolate moose, veg patty.. read more

I stop by the old german bakery as a result of a quick break after work. When I first got in I was not sure what was the best they had so I ask for a recommendation. I was recommended to a dessert called Quark, this is like a croissant with cheese inside but it tates different and its totally amazing. These desert are not the typical american desserts, they taste different because they are made with different ingredients (high quality). I highly recommend this bakery to anyone in hoboken, instead of doing a quick stop on the over rated Carlos bakery, you should definetly stop in the old german bakery. read more