First off, just entering the bakery, the smell.... Although I already ate before arriving, I could…read moredefinitely eat again. Keeping my "blinders" on, my mission is to get a few of those famous crispy bakes for my daughter's 26 birthday instead of buying a whole cake. My attendant, Eimau, (hope I spelled correcty, if not, my apologies) was so pleasant and his patience servicing me has me leaving with not only a few bakes, but cake pops, cupcakes and macaroons!! You have to try this nice place, so good. Thank you all for your service.

I returned to Lilla Vanilla after a mediocre visit a couple of months ago. I was initially on the…read morefence due to the two viral crunches I tried--only one was enjoyable--and I wasn't impressed with the service. That said, I don't believe in writing a place off after a single average experience, so I decided to give it a second chance. This time, I ordered two different viral crunches along with a croissant. Unfortunately, the results were disappointing across the board. The Mixed Berry Crunchy was cute in presentation, but that was its only redeeming quality. There was no bold--or even subtle--mixed berry flavor. At $10, it felt wildly overpriced and not worth the calories. Next was the Lemon Crunchy, which is supposed to feature a lemon blueberry flavor. As someone who loves lemon, I had high expectations, but once again it was bland and forgettable. Since this is a bakery, I also tried a fresh croissant and asked for it to be warmed. The staff accommodated the request, and it smelled incredible. It was warm, light, and flaky--but sadly, the flavor fell flat. A light brushing of butter on top would have gone a long way. For me, this is strike two. Unfortunately, Lilla Vanilla just isn't worth the money or the calories. Based on my experience--mediocre service on the first visit, bland and overpriced featured items on the second, and only neutral-to-slightly-positive notes on the croissant--I'd rate it 2 out of 5 . I seriously contemplated giving them 1 star but to be fair, the viral crunchy presentation was appealing and the croissant did have good texture (even if the flavor missed).

So let me just start this review by saying I did not visit in person, only had an online order. I…read morewas in the area for awhile waiting on a medical appointment nearby. When I say this online order made me want to visit in person, I mean it! The portions were amazing, the flavor was literally so good the picture I was planning to take of what I ordered was an afterthought. Also, this is just the sweetest thing....they wrote a personal thank you note on my bag, plus taped a wildflower to it. I legit felt bad throwing the bag away once I was done.

Homemade inventory. Delicious Food. Inviting environment…read more I got to try the coffee cake, Dubai cookies and it was delicious. The owner is super friendly and inviting. This place makes homemade pastries and desserts in house, which is rare today! I am definitely stopping by here again. TIP: they are open until 1030 PM.

We have purchased from this establishment 3 times over the past few months. Each time was a joy…read more The proprietor is very nice and customer focused. Worth the trip to pick up for special events. Her cheesecakes have replaced ice cream cakes for holidays and birthdays!

We've missed cheesecake from Michele Lorie's Chresecakes in Trenton since they closed. The…read moreCheesecake Lady is within walking distance from our house...glad we found it. Creamy, flavorful toppings and reasonable. They also have mini bites and you try them all! Only 4 stars because they are only open Thursday-Saturday (I think)... too limited. Otherwise, YUM!

Service was excellent. The cookies were delicious. I really enjoyed the celebration cookie. I can't…read morebelieve I have to write 85 words for this review, though I'm not sure how I fill this up, but I'll discuss the cookies I've eaten so far the celebration cookie was above all my favorite it took the cake I'll say for sure and certainly. I enjoyed the Reesie's PCs cookie that was recently on their menu as of this Monday. I enjoy the fact that there's a weekly menu change and I think it's a delightful place although I do have to say my daughter applied there and no one answered her for an interview when she called to trying to speak someone about the position she applied for she was met with slightly rude response. "sorry we can't help you. You can apply online. If you weren't selected they probably weren't looking to hire you"

I walked into my first Crumbl in Hamilton Township, NJ. It is located right next door to the…read moreWalmart. This cookie chain is pretty popular. While looking at the menu, I found it interesting they had mini cookies as well as larger cookies. They also have speciality cookies such as Halloween themed cookies (a dirt cookie that contains crumbled Oreos). Ended up getting a chocolate chip cookie. I loved how big it was. The chips were so gooey. I do feel like it wasn't the best cookie, however. I think the dough wasn't as good as I would like it to be. Service was quick to get the cookie. There were a ton of people working in the background to make cookies. They had 2 industrial mixers that were constantly spinning.

Chocolate lovers, listen up! I ordered one of Judith's signature Old Fashioned Chocolate Cakes for…read moremy birthday and it was chocolate heaven. I was looking for a nice dense and moist cake with a rich chocolate ganache frosting and I most definitely found it. I'm so glad I found Judith's Dessert Boutique because I now have a new favorite spot to satisfy my sweet tooth. Prices are in line with other bakeries, so don't feel that you'll be paying more because it's a "boutique". Judith is a true master of her craft.

I've had a ton of chocolate cake and peach cobblers, but these were out of this world!…read moreI met Judith at the Rutgers farm market. I bought her chocolate cake and peach cobbler. I intended to bring the cobbler to a friend's house over the weekend for a party and the just try a little piece of the chocolate cake tonight. After I tried the cholate cake, which was terrific, I had to break down and try the peach cobbler too. Man o Man were they both good! These treats are a must buy!

Ravello in Robbinsville never disappoints. And last night was no exception. The food was on point…read moreas always. We started with the octopus and tuna tartare, both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. For entrees, we had the tagliatelle with short ribs, vodka rigatoni, and ravioli, and every dish was delicious and cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and consistently high-quality food. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

Tucked within a completely non-descript strip mall along Route 130 in Robinsville may be the best…read morehidden gem Italian eatery in New Jersey. Intimate without being fussy, Ravello delivers meals portioned for adults prepared with the love and care of my sainted grandmother (if she ever learned how to cook.) Sorry Nonna. My spicy cavatelli with sausage and sun dried tomatoes was simply amazing as was a Caesar salad that could have been a meal all by itself. Ravello is already on speed dial and I'm counting down the days until our next visit. Don't let the strip mall fool you, excellence awaits within. Five easy stars for this BYOB classic.

We stopped in on a Sunday morning. It's a cute little place with a couple outdoor seats. There we 2…read moreor 3 each of various items. The danish and donuts looked decadent. I went with the sfogliatelle and a slice of cake. My mom got a giant napoleon and banana berry parfait. The filling in the cake was tasty. I didn't care for the sweet icing and the cake was dry. I'm guessing because it had been sitting in the case pre sliced. The pastries were amazing. The sfogliatelle was the best is ever had. We will return just for that in the future.

This place is a real gem. Today I had two of the best baked items ever. First I had a pineapple…read morecoconut scone. Perfect with a cup of coffee. It was moist and delicious. While there I saw brownies. I don't regularly eat brownies home made or otherwise but they looked great. I bought two and I am so glad I did. It was far and away the best brownie I have ever eaten. Somehow they got it perfectly cooked and the chocolate chips inside never melted. It was just awesome. This bakery is located on Main St in Allentown right next door to The Allentown Pharmacy. They are closed Monday and Tuesday so plan accordingly. Menu changes often so you will never get bored.

Was in the area and craving boba. We ordered on DoorDash a couple of minutes before arriving and…read moreonly had to wait a couple of minutes more after we got there. The woman working was friendly and the drinks were well made.

Solid place! Tea was delicious, boba were well made (not too hard or too soft), staff were helpful…read moreand answered my questions. Lots of non-dairy options. I got the strawberry milk tea and would definitely recommend it. Excited to try more from their menu.