Palermo's Bakery ambiance is sooo Charming! The quality of products is above and beyond. Leigh Anne's service was above and beyond! She worked with me step by step to make sure we would receive the wedding cake of our dreams and added desserts! The texture and the flavors were so delightful according to our guests! When you visit Palermo's do not forget to try their salads and empanadas as they are delicious! Thank you Palermo's Bakery for an Increible experience! read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Palermo's Bakery!!! GREAT JOB! - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

Palermo's now has made a cake not only for my wedding, but my 30th birthday cake, as well. We got married at Fiesta banquets in Wood-Ridge which partners with Palermo's. For our cake tasting, Palermo's gave out a box to take home of all of their flavors. I think this idea came out of Covid, but I was happy to be able to choose the flavors out of the comfort of my home & not feel pressured in the bakery. When we arrived at the bakery, they had a form we wrote our name on to ensure we received our tasting box and we didn't have to wait too long. The bakery was beautiful and smelled amazing! They had seating inside & outside as well. The tasting box came with a pamphlet with all the flavors and descriptions. This includes their normal flavors and premium which you would pay more for. We tried all 16 & we enjoyed the carrot cake & were BLOWNNN away by the blueberry cheesecake. My husband and I unanimously chose that flavor. We did pay extra, as it was a premium flavor but it was worth everything we paid because we reminisce on how good it was to this day! For my birthday, I choose Felina in Ridgewood & they partner with Palermo's as well. I choose strawberry and vanilla custard filling with whipped cream icing. It was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would recommend Palermo's bakery to anyone - visually and taste wise they always exceed my expectations! Thank you!!! read more

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Best NJ Bakery by far and the best pastries I have ever had. Incredible service and everyone is always so friendly. One of the managers, Peter, is always great to work for Cake orders read more

What happened to Palermo's bakery? You can't even get a loaf of Italian bread on a Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. I was told it's a winter item. How bizarre! Not run by Italians anymore. read more

It was very difficult to communicate with them both via email and via telephone for a wedding cake. They were one of the three recommended bakeries for our wedding venue in NJ and this place was eliminated due to not picking up their phones and not responding to emails. We ended up with a local bakery competitor that starts with "C". How hard is it to pick up your phone or to respond to emails to schedule cake tasting and ordering? At least a courtesy email or call back was expected, but they didn't. read more

The buutercream on their sheet cake was un -eatable glompy 4inch of a sugar packet...was it sugarcane fondot? Still not sure coated that cake..Gross no one at the event ate the entire outside and the inside was just barely ok .. Sad dessert. read more

Olga helped me design a cake for my husband's 50th birthday. Her prompt responses and ideas helped me greatly. His cake not only looked beautiful but it tasted so good. Everyone loved their chocolate chip cannoli filling. I would definitely recommend Palermo's Bakery if you need a cake for a special day occasion. read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Dessert - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

I upgraded the sheet cake included in the venue package for my daughter's quinceanera party to a 3-tier cake, and it was absolutely worth it. The cake was beautiful and delicious. The bakery provided excellent communication and customer service throughout the process. Before placing the order, we received a delightful sample box with various flavors to help us make our selection. I'm a very happy and satisfied customer. Thanks Palermo Bakery:) read more

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Their ricotta cheesecake is delicious,so creamy and smooth. , and their Italian cookies and friadells are awesome they are a family-run, real Italian bakery with a large read more

I ordered a Palermo's Bakery wedding Cake for my New Jersey December 2023 wedding and tasting that cake with my husband was truly a slice of heaven! Not only did our cake look beautiful but it tasted delicious which I was honestly not expecting! I thought we3dding cakes just all looked beautiful, I didn't realize they could taste this good! We had a vanilla cake with vanilla frosting and CANOLLI cream filling which was AMAZING! I honestly still crave it to this day! We added our own little doggie figurines to our cake, and it looked perfect when displayed at our wedding! We skipped the cake tasting because we ran out of time but honestly, we didn't need it! Palermo's delivered a PERFECT wedding cake for us, and it exceeded our expectations the day of our wedding! I 100% recommend you utilize Palermo's Bakery for your Wedding Cake and honestly any of your other cake needs for your special events! read more

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Palermo's supplied our wedding cake thru our venue. We selected dulce de leche, which I highly recommend. The wedding cake was delicious, and we were very happy with the taste and the look. The cake came out exactly as ordered. No issues & no stress. read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

I ordered a turkey cake for Thanksgiving and they gave me a completely different flavor than cake that I ordered. The cake was fresh and my guests said it tasted great, but we were really looking forward to the French cream raspberry flavor bc it's really good (our wedding cake was also that flavor) Once I emailed them explaining the situation, they took care of it and are replacing it with a Christmas cake. Highly recommend. read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

Palermo's was probably the easiest part of planning. We met with Vanessa at our consultation and she worked with my husband to design our cake. My mother, who loves cake and had tried their samples at bridal shows, was skeptical of their quality. However, at the wedding she was completely floored by the taste as was my husband, who typically hates cake. Guests came up to us to share how much they loved it and many even look pieces home! read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

Through our venue, Perona Farms, we were given an "allowance" towards a cake from Palermo's. We got our tasting box and it was so fun to taste them all and rank etc. We actually preferred doing this from home so we would take our time and do it our way. Palermo's is by far the largest bakery in NJ so they're very organized, but responses took a while (hence the score). The cake itself was great! We got to choose 2 flavors and added to our layers for a very minimal cost. It was beautiful and delicious. read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - a three tiered wedding cake - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

I must say what a disappointment, and I've never ever ordered a margarita pizza that look like this. It was a watery mess with raw garlic on top. I will give it one more shot with another pie in the future but this was such a mess. read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - A watery mess. Worst pizza ever. - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

Came to try this bakery with a Groupon. While they're probably known for their cakes and sweets, they also have food too! Pizza's, sandwiches, and quesadillas too. We ordered take out- a chicken quesadilla, mozzarella sticks, a Stromboli, and the strawberry shortcake in a cup and the mixed berry torte. The chicken quesadilla is pretty standard, flour tortilla with chicken and cheese, no other vegetables inside. But at least they give you salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. The mozzarella sticks were ok, I ate them fresh in the car, but thought it was too much breading and not enough mozzarella. The Stromboli was pretty good though, lots of ham and pepperoni inside and the breading was very well done. As for the desserts, the strawberry shortcake was probably the highlight. Perfectly sweet but not too sweet and full of strawberries. The mixed berry torte was not too tart and not too sweet as well and was ok. Overall, pretty good for the groupon that we got. I would definitely like to try their cakes next time. read more

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I have gotten 5 custom cakes from Palermo's. The first one was my wedding cake, which was included with my wedding venue, but we went in and customized it with flavors, design, etc. My mother then ordered me a baby shower cake, which was a Once Upon a Time Book. I then ordered my daughter a custom christening cake, and my husband a cake that looked like a Bud Light 24 pack. Most recently I ordered my daughter a Elmo cake for her first birthday. All of the cakes tasted beyond delicious and were completely customized. We sat down had an appointment, and I received exactly what I ordered. Palermo's makes wonderful cakes, everyone know this by their reputation. They can, however, be pricey. I also LOVE the fact that they offer delivery. Since all of my major events are done for awhile I don't know when the next time I will be using them will be. The bakery attached to the cake shop is also wonderful, and when you order a cake you will receive 10% off your bakery order, and free coffee. My daughter is also a fan of their cupcakes. Now to find some photos!!! read more

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The girl that was working was a doll. I have been looking for a sugar-free dessert for my grandma for the longest time and she helped me find one that was fantastic! read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Apple dessert - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

We ordered our wedding cake from here and it came out perfect! We went in told them what we were looking for and how big we needed. They had us look through a bunch of sample pictures to put together our perfect cake. The tasting was fun, they have a lot of different filling options for the cakes. We went with a chocolate cake with a fudge filling. The buttercream frosting was put on with a really cool design pattern making our cake have the rustic look we wanted. They had some very cool fondant cakes on display, they can pretty much do whatever you want for a cake design The only downside we found was with their gluten free cake. We were getting one large regular cake for the guests and myself and a small gluten free cake for my wife and a few other guests. We were not impressed with their gluten free flavor and the cake was dry. We ended up getting that cake from another shop. If we didn't happen to need the gluten free cake I would have nothing negative to say. read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Wedding cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

We ordered our wedding cake from Palermo's because our venue had the bakery as part of our contract. Initially excited for our tasting, we were greeted with a long wait (despite having an appointment). Also, the person who helped us was not very friendly. He seemed rushed. We were also not that excited about the cake on our wedding day because when we tasted slices that day, the cake did not taste fresh at all. However, the reason for my 4 star review is that they did generate the product we wanted and it tasted much better the wedding day than on the tasting (thankfully). I am not sure I would order again if I had a different party due to the customer service issues, and we have used Calandra's for other events. Either way, we are happy it did turn out well in the end. read more

I highly recommend. All our guest were blown away. The woman who did the cake tasting was the sweetest. She put love into the whole experience. We can't wait to use them for our first birthday. read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Baptism cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

Not sure who makes the cakes now, but the cake I received is a joke. They didn't even try to make it look nice. It also tasted terrible and gave everyone a bellyache. It was honestly embarrassing to show up with this. The baked goods used to be so good. The custom cakes service was slow too... in time for my event but the outcome was very disappointing. They're more expensive now too "for materials," yet everything tasted cheap. Going in the trash. read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Uneven and terribly aligned edible placement (I probably could've made this look better myself) - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

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I take a trip from Hudson county to buy cakes and pasteries for my office! I love the pignoli cookies, sooo good. Prices are fair, wish they had better parking Too bad they closed the bakery in union city/ weehawken read more

We have been customers of palermo's bakery for years. This review is based on the cake side of the bakery, not the actual bakery. Palermo's cakes always come out delicious and beautiful. Their bakers truly have an art for bringing to life customer's ideas. Two of the consultants that come to mind are Nicole and Olga. Great service. Olga is a perfectionist and it is seen in how detailed her cake designs are. Nicole just designed my last cake and it came out just how she drew it. The only reason I do not give Palermo's a 5 star is because for one party there were a few issues and the cake showed up without a box and I thought that was a big unhygienic. (In their defense I ordered from the UC branch. ) Price wise they tend to be a bit expensive but most bakers (at home or at a bakery) charge about the same. At least when I order from Palermo's I know I'm getting the real deal. I will continue to recommend and use Palermo's bakeries. read more

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*Cake Tasting* Of all the spots my fiance and I went to cake taste, this place really went above and beyond. - They brought us coffee and water (no other bakery or location even offered anything). - Over 20 different combo's sampled (be prepared to be stuffed). *Each one was better than the other. Cake was fresh and moist. Fillings were really hard to choose because everything was so delicious! - Overly accommodating with the style/flavors/extras(at no additional cost). - Even though it was a preferred vendor they treated us like we were family. - Very modern styles and flavors. More to come once the actual cake is completed. :-) Did not purchase or try anything in the actual bakery next door. From what we did sample (cakes) well worth a visit back even though it's not close to home. ENJOY! read more

I gave Palermo's 3 stars because they have really good pastries. I went there with my fiancé for our cake testing and got crappy customer service. I walked in the door and everyone just stared. Someone was helping a family already and didn't even look up to greet us. Other girls who worked there looked up and went back to doing their business. The place is extremely small with papers scattered everywhere. The woman who helped us didn't even smile or provide any insight when we were confused about how they worked. The cakes were delicious but was extremely turned off by the customer service. I wasn't asked to show any pictures, barely got any second opinion, was talked down to like we were idiots, and I had to ask EVERYTHING in order to get answers. I wouldn't have mind if she told me what she thought would look best, if she asked me what colors my wedding colors were, what my dress looked like, to provide me with any additional ideas. At that point, I didn't even want to show her pictures of what I had because it didn't seem like she wanted to help us at all. She stares out the window, put her hand on her chin when my fiancé were discussing some things like she hated us being there. Overall, cakes were amazing, but horrible customer service. read more

We had such a beautiful cake that worked well with our florist's added floral touches. Pauly was our cake consultant. He was so professional and nice, letting us take our time picking out the right cake in the computer files and helping us narrow it down. During the cake tasting, we must have tried over a dozen flavors (white vs. chocolate cake with different fillers such as Dulce de Leche, orange, strawberry, etc), all of which were so fresh and delicious. Pauly was kind enough to bring us fresh coffee from the "everyday" Palermo bakery that is next to the "wedding" office that had tons of magnificent, preserved cakes. He also packed up our leftover cake because we didn't want to waste such delicious treats. read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - flowers by www.theflowerusa.com - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

A few days ago I sent a picture of a cake that I wanted for my boyfriends birthday. The next day I called to do a follow up on my order and the woman on the phone was very nice and extremely helpful. The service was easy and fast. I became a fan of this place a few years ago when I needed a cake for my 21st birthday. Back then I was able to do a cake tasting at the actual bakery which was tons of fun and delicious. I knew I would come back again in the future. Finally I had the chance to order something from them again and it was just as great as the first time I did. I sent a friend to go pick up my boyfriends custom made Texas ranger cake and it was perfect!! The whole look of it totally met my expectations and it tasted just as good also. To my knowledge, I bought a cake that could feed up to ten people when in reality I felt like this thing could feed an army! I was shocked and happy when I saw that I did not get a really tiny cake. The only downside was that the box it came in messed up a little bit of the top corner of the cake. But whatever, stuff happens ...regardless at the end of the day This place made me a very happy customer for a second time and an extremely happy man on his birthday. I will absolutely be back again in the future!! read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

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PALERMO'S OH HOW I LOVE YOU!!!! They did such a great job on my daughter's cake. Her birthday is in the Summer and their cake held up so well in the heat and humidity. Mind you, it was buttercream and not even fondant! The cake was fresh, moist and delicious. Everybody in the party loved it. They also did my girlfriend's wedding cake and it was literally a flawless work of art. The work was clean and the cake was delicious again. They are a little pricey but given the quality, I don't mind paying a little more. I hear their cannolis are outstanding but I haven't personally tried them. Will update this review when I do. read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - My girlfriend's beautiful and delicious wedding cake - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

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I've been going to Palermo's for special occasions. Not only are their cakes delicious but they work with last minute request within reasonable means. I placed an order literally a day before my bday celebration. Not only did they accommodate the request but nailed the design. I had a mini 2-tier whimsical cake with polka dots and bottom layer with diamond shape layout. As well as 30 on top in fuchsia. And they add mini daisies and pipping to the 2-tier cake. It was a vanilla cake with pineapple filling and coconut mousse with butter cream. It was so good. I had also placed prior cake orders in the past- luau girl in Hawaii island, and a whimsical design inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Both in the same cake flavor/filling but beautifully done. Olga and Paulie are wonderful to work with in addition to the rest of the staff. My daughter will be turning 1 soon in a few months. I can't wait to get a cake again for her big celebration. read more

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I am a Super-fan of Palermo's. Italian family-owned. They made my baby shower cake, my son's 2nd and 3rd birthday cakes, they will be making my daughter's next year, and so on. Where do I begin...we went in for a cake tasting, it was probably one of the most difficult decisions because all the cakes were so good. But once I tasted their Raspberry preserve filling, I was hooked. Their cakes are absolutely the best; inside is moist and delish. The creamy whipped buttercream icing is super sweet, you are getting two cavities from the icing alone [sucks, but its so dang worth it...ok not really...but it's still good]. Pricing is determined by size of cake, filling, and any other artistry involved. All in all they are fair market value. I spent about $30 on a 8" (fed 10-15pp); 30-35 was about $180 or so. It wasn't bad at all. read more

Be careful when ordering sheet cakes for special events. They completely neglected to write the phrase I wanted for my sons baptism. We did not catch it until it was time to serve the cake. read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Plain blank sheet cake when a message was requested on cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

DISCLAIMER: This review is based off the perspective of one who ordered a wedding cake AND the cake was part of the wedding venue (The Grove) package. Alright! So we made an appointment with the bakery to pick out the cake just a month before the wedding and we were impressed by the selection and the design options. The taste testing and free beverage during the appointment was tasty and fun! Olga was nice and patient with us and I thank her for that! We ended up choosing a 4-tier vanilla cake with layers of fresh strawberries and cannoli cream, for the 1st 3 tiers. The top tier (meant to be for the newly weds) is a chocolate cake with Nutella-like spread. I can't wait to have it!! And the best part? No fondant!! That stuff is like chewing rubber and I can't stand the stuff. Once we saw the cake at the wedding, it was gorgeous! Exactly what we wanted and it tasted delicious! I will post a pic a little later on. The guests really enjoyed the cake, and especially appreciated the beauty of the cake. We enjoyed our experience and the product that was given to us. Thank you, Palermos - you guys had a great part in making our special day even more memorable! read more

Palermo's Bakery was a recommended cake vendor by our wedding venue The Royal Manor. We first sat down with Palermo's on March 30, 2018 and Ines Martinez was very professional and explained the production and provided me, my husband and my maids of honor with an array of cakes to taste. The cakes tasted amazing. I chose the Dulce de Leche Mousse and Cannoli Cream and the icing was Buttercream vanilla. A week prior to our wedding I myself reached out to Palermo's and they informed me that my order was good to go, and it would arrive at the venue safely. I saw the cake the day of the wedding and was astonished how it looked exactly how I envisioned and requested. It was beautiful and not to mention it tasted PHENOMENAL! I was very happy with their attention to detail, professionalism and execution of my order. I highly recommend them for wedding cakes. read more

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Palermo Bakery is going to do my dream wedding cake. The cake tasting was great. Joanne worked with us to design and customize the most amazing cake. I cannot wait to see the finished product. They also make awesome birthday and specialty cakes. After today I would highly recommend them to any one looking for a great Italian Family owned and operated bakery! All of their cakes tasted amazing we even bought a 7 layer cake to bring home. They make the most beautiful and amazing cakes I have ever seen. read more

My husband and I ordered a cake for our wedding through the caterer. They made it a tiered cake with gaps just as we discussed so that the florist can decorate it but even without the flowers, the cake looked beautiful. Not only that, but the cake was so delicious! We had alternating layers of chocolate hazelnut and strawberry shortcake. Our guests were asking us where the cake came from and there was hardly any left over! read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Our wedding cake decorated by the florist - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

I am so glad I had read these reviews prior to ordering a custom cake. I see the baked goods quality is as poor as their customer service. My review is based on customer service. I have never asked for quotes on cakes and met with such a dismissive answer. Other more professional bakeries will work with you and discuss what they can and cannot do. Palermo's, however, gives you a one sentence answer. I asked for a very specific cake in an email requesting a quote. Their answer: "Unfortunately, we do not make almond cake. " Nothing more. No quote, discussion of alternatives, or list of flavors they do bale When I questioned why they would give such a response they said, "It is just letting you know that almond cake is not what we offer, as that seems most important to your order.. We can certainly create other flavors. " Why would anyone assume what is important to a customer instead of simply asking? Anyway, if we're already having issues prior to even getting the cake, hard pass on ever supporting this business. Especially, after reading other customer's experiences. read more

They were one of the recommended bakeries from our venue and I understand why they came recommended. The tasting appointment was not only delicious (plus they allowed us to take home the leftovers), but the staff listened to my requests and created the exact cake I was envisioning. I got so many compliments from our wedding guests saying that they had never had such a tasty wedding cake and I have to agree with them. The chocolate cake with the chocolate pudding filling is so totally unique and delicious that it will definitely leave your guests wanting more. I can't wait until our 1 year anniversary to be able to eat it again! read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

This was the wedding cake of my Niece !!! Delicious and fabulous!!! Thanks so much Palermo!!! read more

Palermo Custom Cakes & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Little Ferry, New Jersey

The best bakery in the Ridgefield Park area hands down period. Everything here is delicious i have not been disappointed yet and i have been coming here for years. I go to this for my sweet fix of pastries etc.. They also make great wedding cakes (They did my cousins wedding cake back in 2014). The staff is always friendly and professional which is just a bonus on top of the quality of the product. read more

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