3.5 stars (I want to preface that my review is for a single rainbow cookie, so take it for what it's worth; I just want to make sure that I have a record of it as a place I have tried.) I absolutely adore rainbow cookies, so I was thrilled to see a platter of them from the Paulanto Bakery at a party that I was attending in the area. Since there were several appealing desserts on offer, I only grabbed one of the colorful morsels, but I just found it mediocre. I felt that there was not enough chocolate around the edges and the coating that was there seemed more like light, milk chocolate than it did like the traditional rich, dark chocolate. I also thought the cookie would have benefitted from more almond paste or even a dedicated layer of marzipan. With that being said, it was very fresh and had the perfect consistency. If I see them again, I will gladly give them another try. read more

Phenomenal bakery owned and chief baker is Saad. Great cakes ! For $3.75 can get a large slice to eat before buying a larger one. Quick service. read more

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I visit this local bakery many times I would say a number of five times minimum and every single time I get a different experience with their cake slices. The first time was during the pandemic and it was understandable why they would close early and why the baked goods weren't up to expectations, however, the following few times afterwards were a hit or miss. Sometimes the cakes were overly too sweet to the point where my teeth hurts. But maybe that's just my preference so you can discard. You might love sweet sweet cakes but sometimes it is the perfect sweetness. However, the one thing that I find difficult about the bakery is the level of freshness. It's a gamble! On 3 different occasions I have asked the counter girls (who are all very nice btw) if the pastries were baked the same day. Out of the 3 visits there was a young lady that was extremely honest and told me which was made today and which was baked yesterday. I appreciated her honesty, and at that visit, the cakes that were baked same day were delicious, fresh and soft totally 4.5 stars. However, the following next few visits it wasn't that great. I would ask the same question and another young girl would answer it was all the same day which is not true because out of the slices I bought (and four cake slices this past week) only half were very soft and fresh. The other two were stale and some of the cream was sticky. I mean is it annoying that I ask ? Sure. But if it was all baked same day and have consistency I wouldn't need to ask all the time. I keep coming back hoping I get fresh cakes every time. I do love that they close at 9 PM so if you are very desperate for something sweet, then they are the spot to go to. Otherwise, this place is a gamble, hit or miss, which is unfortunate because I live so close to here, I can always walk down the street. The store itself is efficient with many counter assistants, fast service, they take card or cash and the prices are very affordable. No places to sit but it's alright. Unfortunately I didn't finish any of the slices in photo. $18 down the drain. Maybe I'll get better luck next time. read more

Paulanto Bakery - Mocha, coconut, banana pudding, and carrot cake slices. - Bakeries Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

This is my go to bakery one of the best bakeries if not the best in bayonne everything is fresh and well made. The baker in this place shows his years of experience and love in their cakes. I wont go anywhere else in bayonne for my cakes As a chef for over 30 years i really recommend this place if you're in bayonne read more

Paulanto Bakery - Assortments of pastries all very good - Bakeries Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

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Bayonne , NJ Paulanto Bakery is the best. You will never go to any other bakery, The chocolate butterfly cake was made especially for my sister/friend 50th Birthday. Not only was I read more

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Adding that I got a custom cake for my birthday and it was delicious!! It was not too sweet, very flavorful and moist and just gorgeous. I asked for vanilla and chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and chocolate pudding layers with chocolate ganache on the top and pink icing flowers and pink happy birthday lettering. I loved it!! It was 10" and under $50 read more

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Had what I thought might have been the best cake I had ever tried in my lifetime custom made from this bakery. My friend Marisa had ordered a chocolate ganache cake for her birthday and not only were the prices reasonable-- the chocolate cake was so moist, the cream and ganache were incredible and not overly sweet or waxy. Overall the chocolate cake of my dreams and will be also planning to use them in the future for any upcoming events. read more

We ordered a birthday cake for my 10-year-old son's special day, and it was absolutely perfect! Not only was the cake stunningly beautiful, with every detail thoughtfully crafted, but it was also incredibly delicious. The flavors were rich, fresh, and loved by everyone at the party. A special shoutout to Saag, who was so accommodating and brought our ideas to life exactly as we envisioned. My son was thrilled, and the cake truly became the centerpiece of the celebration. Thank you for making his birthday so memorable--we'll definitely be back for more! read more

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First time here! I was recommended by a family member, and their pastries look so good--definitely coming back! I forgot to order cupcakes for a baby shower event, but I placed the order on the same day, and they had it ready for me in just 15 minutes. The customer service was great--super friendly and attentive. I can't wait to try more of their delicious treats! read more

I searched yelp to find a high quality bakery in the area. I was very pleased with the flavor and quality of cake that I purchased. The inside of the store doesn't necessarily match the quality I got but the service was really nice and accommodating. It is pricey but worth the $. read more

The offerings here are many and everything looked fantastic. We were in New Jersey over thanksgiving which also happens to be both my birthday and my daughter as well. We ordered a carrot birthday cake. The cake was very moist and good. There was a LOT of frosting/filling in the middle but the flavors were very good. The display had lots of pastries, cookies, cakes and other sugary delights, we also ordered fresh rolls with butter and coffee, very simple but the rolls were fresh baked and very good. This would be a place I would frequent if I lived in the area. read more

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Love the mocha carrot cake tiramisu and strawberry shortcake double stab was to die for not to sweet but rich and decadent one of my favorite bakeries in Bayonne !!? Hands down read more

Perfect! For some reason, I didn't feel the need to look inside the cake box to inspect the cake I ordered the day before. My wife's birthday celebration was my first look - and Paulanto's did not disappoint! Oh yeah, the cake was overly delicious! My wife was blown away. read more

Homey with great price. The staff are very friendly as well. Definitely a great spot to get some cakes and cookies! read more

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Perfect moistness. Perfect amount of sugar. This place is underrated and not discovered more. Please try them. read more

Paulanto Bakery - Fruit cake and hazel nut choco cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

I needed the birthday cake in a hurry. Knowing this was a Dominican birthday party, I searched for bakeries in Bayonne who make tres leches cakes, as I was visiting and it would be convenient to pick up the cake there and bring it back to New Brunswick. I called at 11 AM and it was ready at one for 3 o'clock pick up. The 10 inch round tres leches cake made a very big impression on the company present for the party. The guest of honor, as well as all of us, really enjoyed it. It was a little different consistency than the usual Dominican tres leches cake that I'm used to, but delicious, nonetheless. Thanks to Paulan for coming through and making the party a big hit. read more

Paulanto Bakery - Tres leches cake from Paulanto's Bakery in Bayonne. - Bakeries Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

NOT GOOD AT ALL.......... I just left Paulanto's Bakery at this very moment (it was 6:22 pm) , I was there trying to get some carrots cakes and there were 2 young ladies "in charge". Little that I know, they just were there there to ignored me, which is okay (if they don't want to make any "F" money... I left the bakery and I called to complained and one of the young ladies asked me why I was asking for a the manager/owner and I told her my experienced with her and the other young girl...... she was apologetic but it was late, I was there waiting and they didn't even bother with my present there. I NEVER got the owner or MANAGER on the phone so I could express my feelings. I have been going there for so many years and to them it meant NOTHING. All I hope is that the owner gets to read this and learn about the type of people he has working there. Disappointed neighbor client, I.Quiñones read more

The cake I ordered for my aunt's 100th birthday couldn't have been better! I ordered tiramisu on one side and white cake with custard filling and fresh sliced strawberries on the other side. The cake was frosted with whipped cream and because my aunt 's name is Lucy, I had the I Love Lucy TV show logo put on the tip of it. The cake was so moist and fresh, it was absolutely delicious! This is the place to go for all your baked goods! read more

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Our family recently hosted a Baptisism for our Great Grandson. We wanted an outstanding cake to celebrate, as ths was an exceptional occasion. After much searching we chose Paulanto Bakery. We were extremely happy with our choice and would recommend their cakes and pastry for any occasion. The employees took their time in helping us select the perfect cake and filling. Thank you again for for the wonderful producr=t and service. read more

A friend from Bayonne came for dinner on Saturday evening and brought a huge round chocolate cake from this bakery for dessert. It was outrageously delish!!! 4 different kinds of chocolate and you can actually taste each one individually. From the dark chocolate ganache on the outside to moist Devils food cake inside with a light chocolate mousse filling the layers and topping it off dark chocolate curls on the sides. Not overly sweet and everyone loved it! So fresh that the next day I had an end piece and it was just as moist as if it came from the middle. Definitely will visit on next trip to Bayonne and will highly recommend to everyone. It is nice to know that there are still "real" bakeries out there!!! read more

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So I highly recommend Paulanto Bakery plus always a friendly staff!!! Can't go wrong with rolls & the best donuts, too hard to just pick 1

Great Italian cookies! Try their chocolate mousse, chocolate mousse cake and chocolate pudding cake.

Despite what luckily turned out to be a minor hick up that did irritate the daylights out of me, I will still rate them 5 stars. We asked for the cake to be ready by 2pm. We show up at 3pm and they told us it was not ready and they needed another 30 minutes but would deliver it to us. I have never had this happen before from the bakery I have ordered my children's cake from for many years. NEVER in 13 years has the other bakery I generally order from ever not had my order ready. Given this is the first time ordering from Paulanto, I had to take a very deep breath. THANKFULLY the party was in town and they were able to deliver it, but how about if I were picking up that cake and driving hours away? Not cool. On a positive note the gentleman that ultimately delivered the cake was naturally very apologetic. Having said that, based on the freshness, flavor, decoration and price of $95, we were all thoroughly pleased with the cake. read more

Paulanto Bakery - 1.27.18 chocolate cake, vanilla frosting - absolutely fresh and delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Bayonne, New Jersey

Keeps getting better every time we visit this bakery. We have been coming for quite some time and they never disappoint us. This is, without any question whatsoever, the *very best* bakery in all of northern New Jersey. Whether the order is big or small, they really pour their heart into each and every detail. Amazing place. Do yourself a favor and come here for your bakery needs. 10 stars out of 10 stars !!! read more

The chocolate mousse and cheesecakes are my favorites! So good! The cookies are also delicious and croissants! Great decorators for cake. I usually get the red velvet with cheesecake cream filling, delicious and beautiful!!the chocolate mousse filling is also amazing! read more

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Their cakes are excellent. Pastries are great. Right amount of sweetness for everything. Prices less and of good quality. Highly recommend.

I walked in around 9:30am during the pandemic and I noticed the cashier behind the counter wasn't wearing her mask. I greeted her & she noticed my mask so she started putting her mask on. I told her I would like a dozen donuts to show my appreciation to the Firestone guys working on my car's oil change across the street & I also thanked her for working today. After she charged my card, I asked for some napkins and she handed me four small pieces. I told her I need a little bit more (which made me wonder if she was paying any attention to what I said earlier that it was for the Firestone crew) & she raised her voice, gave an attitude and said "that's too much!" So I replied to her, "too much?" and she immediately said, "that's too much for one person!" and forcefully handed 3 pieces of napkins which is still not enough for the entire crew. It just amazes me how some people in a customer service position don't listen & most of all give an attitude to someone who was appreciative of people working during this crisis. She definitely needs a crash course in Customer Service. read more

We went to Paulanto's Bakery for our daughter in law's baby shower.They made the most beautiful 2 tier white cake filled with chocolate pudding and real whipped cream frosting.The cake was decorated with beautiful pink scrolls,pink flowers with green leaves and read on the first line Welcome,the next line said Baby Amelia and underneath her middle name Rose! Everyone loved the way the cake looked and tasted. We will be back when Amelia is Baptized! If you are looking for a great looking,great tasting cake , order it from Paulanto's, you won't be disappointed! By the way, all the cakes,cookies and buns in the showcases looked awesome too! read more

Vowwww we recently ordered cake for our son's 2nd birthday. It was just awesome everyone loved the cake. We wanted a cars theme and we provided them with the picture and it came exactly the way we wanted. read more

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I stopped in for a dessert to bring with me to a friend's house. They had a large selection of cakes and pastries to choose from that were ready to go. Usually I'm skeptical by such a bountiful offering, but the cake I settled on was moist and fresh! It had white cake and chocolate fudge icing. A previous reviewer was right about it being quite sweet, but with a little black coffee it was perfect. I wish I hadn't stuffed myself at dinner...I could have easily eaten half that cake myself. Bummer street parking is so tough. I guess that's the neighborhood. read more

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I have been going to this bakery for years and time and time again I would highly recommend them. However my last experience was awful, I purchased a cake and some pastries, brought them to an event and when they went to cut the cake it was hard as a rock. The guests attending the event asked if it was ice cream cake, and I was embarrassed to say no. After finally cutting a piece the guests said how it had no flavor. I was very shocked by this because I have never had any issues there. So fast forward to next day I call them, and this is where I was very disappointed, I called and could hear in the workers voice how she thought it was a joke . Laughing as I told her the issue and could barely talk as she explained to me how the cake was fresh they just put it in the freezer to set. I would think before going there. read more

Had ordered a chocolate cake for my baby shower. It was made to perfection...absolutely loved it

I love this bakery! Their cakes are outstanding! Their presentation is beautiful and their goods are delicious and fresh. Everything is well priced and custom cakes don't require much of a lead time. I have called the evening before and picked up the next day without any problem. Lovely employees that are very helpful and make great suggestions. I would highly recommend trying this bakery- you won't regret it! read more

This was my first visit. I love stopping at little bakeries. Upon walking in, it smelled delicious! They have cases filled with different desserts, cakes, donuts, cookies, etc. I got a fruit tart, 2 small raspberry cheesecakes and tiramisu. The fruit tart was just ok-the crust tasted "off." The tiramisu lacked flavor and was the worst I've ever had. read more

Fresh baked products at reasonable prices. After 3pm, you can get rolls or bagels at 3/$1.00. There is a discount rack daily where yesterday's bakery products are available at 5/$1.00. read more

Delicious cupcakes, fresh light icing fresh, soft danish reasonably priced

So we've walked past this place a couple times and decided to stop in finally because we were craving a carrot cake . My boyfriend got a lobster tail and a coffee. No complaints about the coffee but as we walked a couple blocks away he ate the lobster tail and said it was stale and definitely old and he would've turned back if he wasn't so lazy. Home now , and we had the tiramisu which was good but the carrot cake, horrible . We couldn't take a second bite because the frosting was sour and the cake itself was so dry. "if you're going to be open because of the pandemic atleast take pride in what you do" says my bf . read more

This bakery is great, top notch quality products and good costumer service. I had a milestone birthday to host and came in with a picture of a special cake I needed done, and with only 2-1/2 days notice they nailed it! PERFECT! Thnx. Paulanto read more

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Visitors have brought donuts from this bakery to my work on multiple occasions and they are so delicious! Very fresh, not greasy/heavy feeling, and have a great variety. My favorite has been the cinnamon and sugar twist! If I am ever up in that area, I would definitely stop in to see all their goodies. read more

I recently had to come up with a diary free dessert at the last minute for a dinner guest and was pleasantly surprised that Paulanto had cakes and cake slices available. I was told it was for the Jewish Holiday ...Lucky me on the timing. But I also have a niece who is allergic to vitamin D and they can make a cake at my request. Both my guest and niece commented on how good the cakes where, they were so appreciative that I was able to have something for them to enjoy too. The cake options were an all chocolate layer cake, a chocolate and strawberry cake and another vanilla and glazed pastry which was my favorite. (I had to try them too) read more