As popular as this place it is 100% worth its hype. The hostess was immediately very friendly and…read morewelcoming as soon as we walked in! You go and pick out the deserts you like from the glass and they come and bring it out to you all pretty on a plate with powdered sugar, the deserts felt cold and fresh even despite it being close to closing and our server was very attentive, kind, and excited even showing us his favourite options! Royal Crown is a Staten Island classic and totally worth the visit.

Went to this place after getting off the road all the way from Westchester with my elderly mother…read morebecause she wanted eggplant Parmesan and she had eaten from this place before when a relative was staying at a hospital rehabilitation center nearby and remembered the food being good, so we went to have some lunch. We were seated in the outdoor area, which is nice on a humid day as You can get a decent breeze. 99% of the people who were there were just enjoying their their food and socializing, We decided to sit at a table near a window for whatever reason there was a gentleman at this table who decided that it was okay for him to vape while he was sitting down instead of exiting the restaurant. Not only did he decide that it was okay to vape, he decided that it was okay to blow his vapors onto my mother's head and engulf us in his gaping experience. Instead of noticing (full time hostess in the immediate area), automatically reseating us, apologizing and telling the man that is NOT okay to vape in the restaurant I had to flag a server down and let them know that we wanted a different table. Pretty good service but I really thought that that was a gross oversight on part of the restaurant like indoor smoking is illegal in the first place and vaping really isn't any better (arguably worse depending on what scientific data you're looking at), plenty people have respiratory issues and just preference period. No one should be forced to sit anywhere where a no vaping policy isn't being enforced in 2026. Really disappointed that I can't give this place a higher than a three star rating as a result because the food is pretty good and the servers were quick and pleasant, but the smoking issue to me is a gross oversight as far as basic customer service goes. People shouldn't be made to feel like they're being weird for wanting a different table because they don't want to be surrounded by anything but oxygen, Do better folks. Tried to call and speak with a manager BEFORE leaving this review, was left on hold for close to 10 mins however manager was extremely apologetic and pretty appalled he personally stated that vaping IS against their policy and that the staff should have absolutely been enforcing that. Welp, that's what complaints are for right? Food is decent and staff is respectful but I don't know if I'd go back given that experience if I have alternative choices in the area just trying to enjoy some lunch, drama and discomfort is not necessary indoor vaping is outlawed for a reason people violating that shouldn't get to just go about their day with zero consequences while everyone else is annoyed or having their lung / cardiovascular health put at risk involuntarily. YMMV

I came here to try the rainbow cookies. They were very cake like. The fake almond flavor was…read morestrong, not too much filling and the chocolate with soft instead of hard and crunchy. I prefer dense rainbow cookies. We got a cannoli and that was really good. Crispy and filling not too sweet. The crumb cake was not good, tasted stale, and had a weird maybe fake vanilla taste to it. It was just not moist and dense or anything. It was very light and dry. The woman there was friendly and patient as we decided what to get. There is parking in the back lot.

This is my go to bakery for the best Napoleon cake you will ever have... i'm a Brooklyn girl and…read morethis is by far the best Staten Island Napoleon cake, I use Renato's for all of my occasions. The price is reasonable and they never disappoint.. service is great. I had an occasion and the store closed unexpectedly the day i was supposed to pick up my cake. They called me up and said that they would deliver it to my work. It was delivered fresh and on time absolutely love this bakery.

Natalie made the most spectacular cake for my son's first birthday! She far exceeded my…read moreexpectations and my guest were blown away by the detail, the size, design, and how delicious it was! The way Natalie took my inspiration pictures and brought to life something that fit the description but was also uniquely mine is something I'll always cherish! I'll always remember my little boy turning one and fondly remember his spectacular cake! Thank you Natalie! Your talents is immense, your passion is undeniable, and the customer service you provided was second to none!

From the owner: Welcome to The Cake Boutique! We specialize in fondant cakes for all occasions. Contact us at…read more347-453-6431 or via email at thecakeboutique.ny@gmail.com for all inquiries and questions.

The flavor of the oil and dough come through in their American styled doughnuts. The semi thick…read moreicing adds another layer of well thought out flavor without adding too much sugar shock. My favorite is the plain donut with a hole middle and chocolate icing. The pastries such as the danish are only worth three stars since I prefer the French standard. It's too hard and the flavorful fruit is sweeter than I prefer. The 4 stars are for the simple doughnuts with a hole in the middle. The custom ones are too dry or perhaps old. Examples include the apple cider donut and the one with red and green cake inside, covered in chocolate icing.

We ordered the cookie monster rainbow slice, a rainbow cupcake/ muffin, and 7 layer donut. My…read morehusband and I took a bite of each of these and immediately into the trash they went. The donut is not pictured because once we peeled the wrapper off, it looked like disgusting slop. That was the third item we tried of the three we purchased and I was just angry. My dreams of sweets became a nightmare. We saw the Cookie Monster Rainbow Slice on IG a few months ago. While on Staten Island we decided to stop in and try a few things. The brownie on the top of the cake was extremely low quality. Did they just get cosmic brownie and stick it on top? Honestly, that would have been much better if they had actually done that. The cake was moist, but had a very odd flavor - it tasted like almond extract or almond paste. I don't understand how that belongs in this cake, but I guess someone thought it was good. We usually get our seven layer donuts from Alfonso's and we will continue doing so. This was a serious miss. We were disappointed because everything looks so good on their social media/ website. We will certainly not be returning. I won't be fooled twice by pretty pictures.

My new favorite bakery in SI! They are cash only. I ordered a strawberry shortcake for a birthday…read moreparty. It was fluffy, light, and not too sweet. It was $30 so not bad at all.

Where do I begin with a place like this?! This is an old school American style bakery that sells…read morejust about everything you'd expect from bakeries in the area. Researching before I went I saw that both their apple and cherry rings seem to be very popular here and they looked huge and delicious. Instead I went with their chocolate covered brownies which I've had before at an event and remembered this place since. Chocolate covered brownies are next level. The two work very well together. I also went with their apple cheesecake square. It's everything you'd expect. Sweet apple pie filling with cinnamon over a cheesecake square. This is what I'm coming for next! Try this place!

When this bakery started out it was excellent, now it's just hit or miss. The lobster tails crust…read moreshell is sometimes days old and stale, the cream in the eclairs or cream puffs are sometimes sour for they are old and past their fresh date, they know all this but sell them anyway. Overall, their bread and donuts are the only thing that consistently good, everything else it's Alfonso's bakery.

I stopped in with my husband and bought a box of assorted cakes and one fig cookie. The Reese's…read morecheesecake, carrot cake, pignoli pastry, and fig cookie were terrible! The carrot cake was dry and just didn't taste good! The cheesecake wasn't creamy or good. The fig cookie tasted old. The brownie pastry was just decent. The only thing that was delicious was the flag pastry! I can't understand with all the bakeries in Staten Island why anyone would come here!

Alfonso's is our go to bakery when visiting from NJ. I have been coming to this bakery since I am…read morea child and decades later it's still the best. My favorites are their stuffed breads and their rainbow cookies stuffed with cannoli cream. Whatever you get -- you cannot go wrong. Both locations are equally amazing. Staff is soo friendly. Highly recommend!!

Food: Pignoli cookies excellent. They even had the paste for…read moresale. I can still taste them. The rainbow donut ok. Lemon cookies were good. Service Girls were helpful. Had a few questions they were patient. Overall a decent place. Ambiance It's a bakery with that welcoming vibe.

Wonderfully artisanal French bakery with decadent pastries and baked goods. The window display of…read moreall that croissant certainly drew me in. Ordered an Almond Croissant and devoured it during my morning walk. Bakery is a franchise and this branch recently opened at this Park Slope location- with extra seating space in the back for a with cozy decor that would invite customers to stay just a little longer to enjoy a relaxed morning meal. The pastry selections was a delight to see; so much sweet buttery cakes and cookies. This was a lovely find in the area filled with coffee shops and cafes on basically every block.

Stopped in today for a takeout pastry and wound up getting a coffee eclair. The place is cute and…read morebright, and the guy behind the counter was friendly and helpful, and he clearly didn't rush anyone who had questions, which I really liked. The pastry was pretty good but not amazing. It was fresh for sure. The pastry and the filling were pretty good, but I didn't like the frosting. It was a sticky consistency and somewhat weird tasting. Never tasted anything like that on a French pastry. It was a nice experience and I'd go back to try other things and maybe the coffee.