You have to stop by if you get a chance. Had the blueberry cheesecake and it was amazing! So good and tasty! I can't wait to stop by for other flavors. Service was amazing the lady had a big smile and friendly personality . Ambiance is cute you can def have a seat to enjoy your dessert. read more

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Saw today at Little Falls Farmers Market. I was trying to pass but employee asked if would like a free sample. I saw menu with peaches & cream I had to try. $10 later I walked out with a jar. Was awesome I should have bought more. Thank you. read more

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The staff is warm and friendly. Awesome vibe and decor. The desserts are delicious and cofee was good.

Let's get right to the point here- Shi's Cakes & Things IS IT! Sweet treats are number one on my list of favorite things, and I've finally found my favorite place to get them! I had the pleasure of sampling her banana pudding a few times, so I sort of knew what I was in for! Well, I thought I knew! My expectations were high, but she sent them off the charts! Unreal but REAL! The banana pudding is absolutely delicious but the cheesecakes? CRAZY GOOD! And banana breads? AMAZEBALLS! My family and I ate every single crumb of every single item that we ordered! Her pop-up shop is available for take out only, and she offers delivery via Doordash & Grubhub. The area is not that busy, so you shouldn't have a problem finding a parking spot should you visit the store. Her prices are reasonable and fair, and the portions are plentiful! Banana bread- 5 stars Strawberry cheesecake- 5 stars Banana pudding- 5 stars Banana bread cheesecake- YALL....10 stars! Also- the owner is such a beautiful person inside and out! She goes above and beyond to make sure you're satisfied with your order, and does it with a smile!! She does custom orders and catering too! Check out her website for more information on that. I 100% recommend this place and for sure will order from her again & again! *black owned *woman owned read more

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Logistics out of the way first: Shi's Cakes & Things is not a walk in cafe/restaurant setting. The building is rather industrial looking and does not always appear to be open at first. I wound up going to the side and calling to have the owner herself, Rashida Sawye come to the door. After trading some pleasantries, we put in our order verbally (as opposed to the web site, which you could do ahead of time). Rashida was really nice and very cool about telling us what items she had in stock. This changes from time to time, so it's best to check. After reading the reviews here, I of course wound up getting the banana pudding. Let me tell you, I've had my fair share of banana pudding in my time and while the *concept* of the dish has always been appealing to me, it is very rare to find a truly great example. THIS. IS. IT. Not only is there pudding here, but you also get Nilla wafers and bits of fresh banana inside! Toss in *fresh whipped* cream and you have all the ingredients for an amazing dessert. The banana flavor is on point. The wafers add a wonderful flavor and texture hit and the whipped cream is just the right texture where it is lighter than the pudding but creamy enough to be satisfying. If you like banana pudding at all you owe it to yourself to try this one! read more

First of all, shout out to Mia, her review made me stop by here. I want to say that I never had Banana Pudding before. Rashida made me feel welcomed and gave me a sample of that banana pudding and oh my goodness. She should have pulled the camera out and recorded my reaction. That pudding was the bomb diggity, just flavorful. I see why everyone raves about her. read more

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Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! We got banana pudding, carrot cake, vanilla pudding with caramel. Everything is a 10! Customer service was perfect the only downside is I don't live closer read more

Thanks again to Kenya M, and Jerry D for their awesome reviews and wanting to try and support this business! This was good! Nothing I was blown away by but glad that I ventured out and tried something new. At first, I wasn't sure where I was because this Orange location is actually located in a shared kitchen space! If you ever come here, just know that it is in the "Iron Works" building and you must call her first so that she can let you in. We went on one Sunday afternoon and didn't have all the things on the menu, but we were happy with our selections. The apple cheesecake was good with crushed ginger snaps which I love! Banana pudding was average, not the best that I have tasted, but it was certainly good! I didn't taste the Oreo cheesecake but heard it was good as well! The business owner was very accommodating and patient as we decided on our order All in all, I am glad that I supported this young lady, and have no problems recommending anyone to check her out! Enjoy! read more

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Shi's talent made my birthday amazing! Unfortunately due to covid my favorite cake from maison kayser the adagio cake is unavailable since the company shut down earlier this year. Shi was able to work with my mom to recreate my favorite cake which consisted of fresh passion fruit cream , dark chocolate cake & chocolate coating. Shi was incredibly friendly and accommodating and created the cake with A+ accomplishment. Highly recommended and a sweet owner altogether! read more

Shi’s Cakes Coffeehouse - Desserts Near Me - Belleville, New Jersey

I visited Shi's Cakes at the Montclair Artisanal market on the hunt for some tasty treats for NYE. Shi's Cakes has a cute set up in the market displaying refreshing beverages and delicious looking bread and muffins. I purchased cheesecake and banana pudding. Both items had an appetizing flair and I could not wait to try them with fingers crossed hoping I would enjoy it as it was my first time having these deserts. I was emphatically pleased that the banana pudding was everything I wanted. Flavorful, layered goodness, decent sized bananas, creamy filling and vanilla wafers that held its texture and was not soggy at all. I would love to tell you about the cheesecake but it mysterious disappeared from my fridge into someone's belly. I am still on the case of who ate it before I even got to try it. Don't get me started on this...I digress, the owner is energetic and I can tell she takes pride in her craft. I would recommend you try it for yourself. read more

First, let me start by saying these cheesecakes, banana puddings, and bread desserts are incredible. Decadent. Delicious. I could go on! I went to the location in Montclair and purchased a sampler as well as a slice of OCD (Oreo cookie delight) cheesecake. I brought them home to taste. Immediately my husband and I knew we had to order more tomorrow when they opened. And that's exactly what we did! Secondly, the owner herself is fabulous. Willing to customize, mix and match her menu. She is kind and truly customer service oriented. She had sold out of a couple of her desserts but offered to put something else, of my choosing, in the sampler box. I will continue to tell all my neighbors and friends about this business because I have truly fallen in love with these desserts. I hope she sticks around for a long time because I need her here to support my (&hubbys) new cheesecake addiction. Lastly, this is a small black owned business. I encourage all to give this dessert shop a try. You absolutely will not be disappointed. The freshness, light creamy, and balanced sweetness is out of this world. ***PS. I did call in advance to make sure she had what I was looking for because as I said -- she sells out of some of her most popular items! I'd recommend doing the same if you have your heart set on something. read more

Have visited this shop several times and have always been super pleased with the coffee and deserts. The shop has lots of seating, puzzles and games available if you want to hang for a while. Today i had a latte with a stirred strawberry cheese cake. Both were spot on, prepared with care. We were offered a sample of her banana bread and pudding and both were also delicious. It's going to be tough to decide what to get when I go back but thats a good problem to have. We chatted awhile with the owner who is just great. We love her mission to build community. What a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

The absolute best cheesecakes I've ever had! Rashida has gone out of her way to make incredible cakes for all major events in my family - from baby shower to birthdays to graduations. She always puts a thoughtful touch. read more

Shi’s Cakes Coffeehouse - Desserts Near Me - Belleville, New Jersey

This wonderful bakery has a table every Tuesday at the Bloomfield Farmers Market which takes place out side the Bloomfield Public Library. My significant other and I shop at this market on a regular basis. The highlight of our afternoon is Shis Cakes And Things. Shi is a friendly, patient person, who offers helpful advice that help her customers make just the right purchase. We enjoy the banana and strawberry puddings, and the apple, and chocolate chip pound cakes. The banana bread rocks. Shi creates some of the most delicious desserts I've ever tasted. Very few items are above ten dollars. I hope Shis Cakes And Things is around for a long time to come. read more

Trying to edit my earlier review didn't work, so I deleted that and decided to write a new one. This place makes the most amazingly decadent sweets - and well worth an uber eats order if you don't live nearby. I ordered a banana pudding, apple crumb and plain jane cheesecake for a companionable at-home "hang" last month. I had company over - we wanted a sweet fix, but couldn't be bothered baking, and ice cream wasn't going to cut it - so we went with Shi's instead. I think I'm torn between Shi's and Tonnie's Minis in Newark for the number one spot on my personal sweets 'ladder' but I have enough of a sweet tooth to accommodate both I think! read more

Well now wait a damn minute, this banana bread tho?!? Wow! Perfectly moist and sweet, it was just what I was after. I ordered 2 samplers for my first time and sailed right through that cheesecake. Silky filling, buttery crust...excellent. Gonna save the puddings for tomorrow, moderation and all that. All I need is a peach cobbler on the menu and this is my new dessert spot! read more

Super Nice owner and EVERYTHING was amazing!!! Really hard to find as it shares an inside space with other businesses! REALLY POSITIVE VIBES! Loved this place will be back! read more

I found out about Shi's Cakes & Things from a Facebook group. It was said she had the best banana pudding ever & boy were they right!!! I finally got around to the Artisan Pop-up Shop in Montclair and I AM OBSESSED. I ordered a small banana pudding and she gave me an additional free one to try to see if I like my nilla wafers crunchy or soft. My boyfriend also impulse-purchased a pudding for himself and a chocolate chip banana bread. He said that his family devoured it. I'll definitely be back!!!! read more

Shi’s Cakes Coffeehouse - "Small" banana pudding - Desserts Near Me - Belleville, New Jersey

Best banana pudding i had in my life! Omg! So good, i ate it too fast and now need more. I'll be craving it until i have it again.

Rashida whips up the absolute best cheesecakes and banana pudding!!! Find better in this GALAXY and it's on me (delivery charges not included). read more

Hi Everyone, This is my first review that I have ever posted. I met Rashida at a local farmer's market next to the Bloomfield public library which is there every Tuesday starting at 3:30 pm. She was very friendly, kind and funny. A real pleasure to talk to. I told her about my mother's banana bread and how I hoped that her's would be as good. My mother made it with raisins and walnuts. She was kind enough to offer to make one for me with raisins and walnuts and bring it to me next week. I didn't want to wait that long to try her's so I bought one with just walnuts. I really liked it. It was tasty, moist and had plenty of walnuts. I could have eaten the whole loaf but I saved some for tomorrow. Therefore, I would recommend trying one of her many different creations. Enjoy! Neil read more

Got some banana pudding for a friend for her birthday and she said it was better than Magnolia Bakery! Shi also gave me a free sample of the chocolate banana pudding and it was so delicious!! Would recommend read more

I was gifted one of Shi's red velvet cupcakes, and it was one of the best I've ever had. Light, fluffy, moist, and flavorful -- everything I want in a cupcake -- plus a slight tang from the frosting. I can't wait to try more! read more

Happy repeat customer here. The desserts here are so fresh and scrumptious. I've ordered from other places, and this is my new favorite. Today I ordered the cheesecakes and some banana pudding- yuuuuummmmmyyyy! On top of the food quality, the owner is so professional and clearly cares about high standards. Order from Shi's Cakes & Things soon... you will not be sorry! read more