I unexpectedly dropped in while on a walk in the neighborhood and am so happy to have discovered this bakery. Their case was filled with so many delicious looking bites but I held some self restraint and just picked up a few pastel de natas and a guava and cheese danish. Delicious! Both were perfect and everything was under $10. They had so much there that I can't wait to stop back in for: Portuguese rolls, empanadas, drip coffee, etc. While Salem isn't right by me, when I am in the area, this will have to be my new go to bakery when I am in need of a box of pastries to bring along to a party (or just for myself). read more

Salem & Sons Bakery - Guava and cheese danish & pastel de natas - Bakeries Near Me - Union City, New Jersey

Ordered: 2 6-inch Heroes ($1) 4 Mini Portuguese Rolls ($1.25) Glazed Donut ($1.50) Chicken Empanada ($2.50) Beef Empanada ($2.50) Aya's take: Salem & Sons is a gem! Fresh bread, pastries, and baked goods that are incredibly affordable. I drive by all the time and there are always numerous cars double parked outside. Now I see what the commotion is about. The bread is great if you plan to eat it fresh or freeze for later. The Heroes and Portuguese Rolls are my favorites, and the prices are unbeatable. The Glazed Donut was a good try; it's more like a cake than a donut but would definitely pair well with a coffee. I saw the Empanadas on display and decided to try two. The Beef Empanada was pretty solid but the Chicken Empanada threw me off a bit with the carrots inside. With $10 in your pocket, you can walk out of here with so much! Highly recommend supporting this local business. read more

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So good bread fresh good guys and my guy houd Salem hooked it up so nice gave me the best bread fresh so nice and jimmy is really nice thank you Salem and sons bakery for the good food and Customer service. read more

Dirty rumors are false. This is my go to day to day spot. Not only is everything handmade and fresh but it is beyond affordable. Place has been around for years and I hope to see this place up and running in the future. read more

I found Salem and Sons just before the start of the pandemic. They're 24hours, which is a goddamn blessing, and when I couldn't get milk at the normal grocer I could grab some from their cold case. Store is small and unassuming, has a parking lot, and prices are reasonable. Two things I love - those seed covered whole grain croissants (and I am an absolute purist with those normally) and the folks working there will pull warm bread for you. I spent a hot minute in a gluten free household and this was my middle of the night, feral raccoon adventure for starchy deliciousness that was otherwise illegal inside. I can't vouch for everything else but they do a good flaky game. read more

My Yelp fans trust me, I can't FAIL EM Got to find hidden gems and then HAIL EM To cure my fans of all that might AIL EM And one of these gems is called SALEM NJ has some cliffs, so just SCALE EM If someone's driving this way, TAIL EM If your Dad gets shot in the tum, GRAIL HIM And then bring him some pastries from SALEM If you leave them out for 3 days, you STALE EM If you blend them with veggies, you KALE EM If you chainsaw them in half, you CHRISTIAN BALE EM But instead just come get them at SALEM WHAT My notes said - some really yum croissants, can see why popular, cheap and middle of night, excellent really, custard tart justok This place is wonderful beyond a shadow of a doubt, particularly because it's open 24 hours, and so few things are - especially cool family places like this. Their products are excellent, and I would give somewhere between a 3 and a 5 depending on which product I was reviewing. Overall they would score a four, or possibly five if I just stick to reviewing my favourite items, but I would bump it up anyway because of the 24-hour thing which is really really awesome. Prices aren't too bad (somewhere in the middle), and I'm not a fan of the custard tart, but the Croissants in particular are uncredible. The custard tarts are not to be confused with escorts being held at police stations - those are custody tarts. But don't ever mess with angry Texas fire ants. Because those are some cross ants. read more

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Only bakery I ever been to that has actual fresh bread 24hrs a day! I use to go all the time just stopped by on 09/2024 and no Apple Pay! ATM inside that charges a crazy fee so much that I have to pass until Apple Pay / mobile pay is updated. Somebody @ me when they get with modern times till then will have to take my business elsewhere read more

Not clean and jacked up prices. No one speaks English. Saw bread fall on floor, didn't throw out, and put on side table, I'm sure to put back on shelf and sell. Woman uses tissue to clean phlegm and serves people without washing hands. Pigeons inside. Dirty. Where is health department? read more

We stop into Salem & Sons every weekend! We frequent for their donuts. They are super affordable and I love how fluffy/fresh they taste. We've also tried their empanadas which were delicious--will be buying those again. Bought some bread on occasion as well which was good! Every time we go in (Sunday mornings) there are a handful of people there but the service is super quick. We are big fans of this place. read more

CONS 1. Empanadas and Jamaican Patties are not Hot or Warm during Lunch Time. PROS 1. 24/7 Hours if Operations is Convenient. 2. Friendly Staff. 3. Tres Leches are Delicious and Huge. read more

The cheapest Bakery you'll find and you pay what you get for and a tiny bit more. I like their beef empanadas and also they're cheap chocolate cookies that is all I get from there and they also have coffee and the best part is they have a parking lot. Good for pickup. No place to eat. read more

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It's the worst bakery in jersey city. They charge you for plastic bags and if you don't accept, they ask you to leave their store as if you were begging them. Anytime I go there I regret. read more

Great local spot in Union City! I get their almond croissant almost every morning and it is a 7/10 (depending on what time of the time you go sometimes it's fresher). They only offer one kind of bread and personally it is not my preference, but their pastries are great! Also, their empanadas are delicious. read more

I learned about this bakery from NYC halal eats restaurant in Michigan. I wanted to visit and see what they provide. They are Kosher/ halal bakery and are open 24/7! I love the smell of fresh bread from the store and quality of the bread is pretty good. I will visit again for halal Colombian treats. The prices are very reasonable and you can go anytime :) read more

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Really good bread and good atmosphere I was feeling something to drink and this is near my sons house and I went there and the employees are one of a kind read more

We joke, because Salem's bread is a mystery. If it's labeled French, Italian, or Portuguese, it all seems similar. BUT It doesn't matter, it can be whatever you want it to be, because it's amazing, fresh baked, and great price. Their bagels and croissants in the morning always fresh and light. We're no longer living in the area and God I miss this bakery. It used to a part of our everyday. read more

I have been going to this bakery since I was in high school. Im totally obsess with their warm bread. I love how they are always open. Thank you the great service. read more

A carb- heaven in Jersey City Heights. Everything fresh+ Inexpensive= Sasha gaining weight. Awesome croissants my lover and I tend to enjoy a little too much. Also located right across the street from the Yardley factory that has an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline AND less-impressive Hoboken. Take your bike, ride on over to Salem & Sons, purchase some croissants or go all French and purchase a baguette and ride to Riverview park. Sneak in a little wine and VOILA! You've got yourself an inexpensive, but very enjoyable date. You're welcome. read more

The treats and prices were great but the beef empanadas had barely any meat. I was very disappointed for almost 2 dollars each. We got 4 and all of them were basically hollow inside. read more

Salem & Sons Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Union City, New Jersey

A bakery that's open 24/7 that sells fresh bread, pastries, and empanadas along with every day staples like eggs and milk? Yes please! I only discovered this bakery within the past years or so, and this place is a dream come true. I love their donuts, which are almost as big as my face. They also have a really nice flaky croissant, but I prefer their whole wheat croissant which is just as flaky but has a really nice crunchy topping with seeds. They sell palmiers (elephant ears), gigantic turnovers (love the guava with cheese and apple), and some sort of flaky sugary pastry twist drizzled with chocolate. Yum! I recently got two pieces of their coffee cake - one chocolate and one plain - in observance of National Coffee Cake day. They were delicious. Funny enough, the chocolate tasted just like the plain. Most of their pastries are $1-$1.50 each. The bread is awesomely fresh! And, you'll want to eat it within the first 24 hours. Otherwise, it will start to get hard. My favorite are the Portuguese rolls - 3 for $1. They're perfect for making a pretty generous-sized sandwich! The employees pull them straight off their baking trays and into a brown bag for you. Near the register, they have a display of empanadas and beef patties. They're delicious and only about a buck or two at most. This bakery is crazy cheap and everything is fresh out of the oven! While you're there, you can buy milk, eggs, and drinks. The only parking they have is residential street parking but many people double park, grab what they need and move along within 5-10 minutes. This what I always do and you certainly won't be alone with your hazards on. This place is an absolute deal! read more

Salem & Sons Bakery - Vanilla and chocolate coffee cake!! - Bakeries Near Me - Union City, New Jersey

People usually come for bread. I come for cookies and pastries. Cookies are 3 for a dollar. Tons of fresh goodies! A true hudden gem! read more

Salem & Sons Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Union City, New Jersey

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I didn't know that all these years I lived in walking distance of a 24 hour bakery, and now i'm making up for lost time with 3 visits in 3 weeks. The fresh breads and croissants are the clear winners, straight from the baking sheet, warm and delicious. There are lots of treats in the bakery cases.Grab a basket, fill it with anything that looks good, and take it to the counter to be totaled. The palmiers (elephant ear cookies) are my weakness: flaky,crunchy, tender,and sweet. Cookies are ok in a pinch but weirdly crunchy,like either stale or overbaked. Skip the cupcakes- cake is dry, frosting is overly sweet. If they stepped up the coffee game I would be here daily. Ladies behind the counter are so friendly Let the scent of baked treats beckon you in,and treat yo self. read more

Great bread but watch out for the pastries, my husband was in the mood for one of their cheese danishes and once we got home we notice that it had MOLD! So much for fresh pastries.. read more

Staff is great and friendly and who doesnt like a place that sells 24/7 fresh bread?! Love they have milk and eggs there too..all at great prices.. read more

I stumbled on this bakery and tried a couple of empanadas and pastries. All is pretty good, even though exterior doesn't look like much. Pastries are tasty and empanadas have a generous amount of filings. The price is good too at $1.50 ea. Their main operation appears to be bread - all shapes and sizes. There are huge stacks of them. I saw quite a few people (probably local business owners) came in and bought like 30 sticks of bread rolls to go. read more

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Croissants are good. The spicy beef patty is great but dayum it hurt my stomach. The almond danish thing is amazing. Coffee & Tea self service. Tons of different breads and pastries. Not expensive either. Hard to find somewhere to park. 24/hrs read more

Salem & Sons Bakery - Almond Danish. Ummmmm umm mummm ummm nommm nummmm - Bakeries Near Me - Union City, New Jersey

If you like simple, organic ingredients, this place is not for you. Everything seems highly processed. I'm not saying it's not tasty, cause it is... But it's vending machine quality stuff. Actually looks like they really do stock vending machines. read more

In the middle of the night, what's better than getting off a bus from a long day in the city to the smell of fresh baked goods? Salem and Sons was a savior for us during our stay in Union City; fresh croissants, cookies, guava and cheese pastries, empanadas, milk, eggs, and you have yourself a decent breakfast before another long day. If you're in the neighborhood, or on the 123 or 22 lines, stop in for a treat. read more

I live a block away, and this is the spot. fresh rolls at anytime 3 for a $1.00 fresh croissants they also have soft drinks and milk, if you need something last minute. The empanadas are good, but they get them from somewhere else, so if they just brought them, you win. read more

Ok, go with the whole wheat croissants! Get some empanadas! Jumbo donuts! Coffee on the go in the morning is something I grab if I am running late and the bus is still a few minutes away. Great coffee. The staff are always helpful and always friendly! Nothing disappoints. I also love the almond pastries- yum just do it! Can get so much for so little, don't forget to tip them! They are great, keep going here you won't be disappointed! I tell everyone who comes to my neighborhood they must stop! Even my cab and uber drivers! :) 24 hours a day you can have great baked items ! Enjoy!! read more

Went there today after reading amazing reviews, wasn't impressed at all. I think they are best at baking bread, but the desserts are not good at all. Extremely sweet with a weird taste. We got the tres leches, a slice of walnut cake and almond something cake. Very doughy and sweet. Also tried cheese and chicken empanadas. Okayish with too much salt. read more

Fresh baked breads and pastries! They have a small variety of breads, French bread, Italian bread, Puerto Rican bread, rolls and buns that are baked daily and are fresh every time I walk in there. This is my go-to bakery for my Frenchies! read more

This bakery was excellent. They went out of their way to make me a half dozen poppy seed rolls on a Sunday morning after they had run out as I was heading back to Florida. They went out of their way for me. They will never know how much I appreciated that. We bought all kinds of pastries and cookies while we waited for the rolls to be done. They also had individual buttered rolls which also purchased some of those to. You can't get rolls in Florida like they have up North cuz the water down here is terrible. Thankyou so much. Will definitely be back next trip up to Jersey in Sept. You need to consider mail order. I'd be buying from you from Florida all the time. I'm sure you don't need the business you seem to do great without mail order. But I'm dying down here in Florida without your rolls and pastries. Please consider. Thankyou again. read more

i had one encounter today on the phone with an arrogant jerk off who obviously is either the owner or a manager. i do not know of this business but happened to buy an italian bread from a great supermarket where i reside in lower manhattan who happens to supply bakery goods to them. the bread was bought by me recently and 5 days later was full of green mold !!! the idiot tells me that the bread should be consumed within 2 days of purchase, so by the 5th day it is expected that it would be full of green mold. i took the italian bread back to the supermarket where i purchased it and without a peep they replaced it. now that's great customer relations unlike this putz i spoke to on the phone. read more

Fresh hot bread baked 24/7 and open 24/7. come in anytime and don't forget the rolls!!!

I personally have never been to this place, but I purchase their breads over at the supermarkets around my house. I must say I am EXTREMELY unhappy as well as disgusted with the fact that I found a small dried up bone in my bread while eating one morning. Not good. Not good at all. read more

Amazing! I love this spot! Middle of the night lol or early in the morning.. When I want some hot bread... 24 hours! Or the Jamaican patties !!! So gooooood read more

Amazing bakery! Everything is so fresh, and the ladies are super nice! Plus they have whole wheat crossiants!

Great spot open 24 hours! Some of best donuts you can find without having to go to Krispy Kreme in Jersey City. Their coffee cake is amazing as well, please don't waste time online at Carlos Bakery in Hoboken when you can skip the line and get better treats at a way better price! read more

A great place, nice staff, amazing stuff all so good and yes I will agree how amazing those empanadas are. Love the spinach and cheese.