Are you kidding me?! We ordered the pistachio rose shortbread cake and holyyyyyyy smokes. It is so good. I don't even talk like this but this dessert is doing something to me lol. We ordered it through Gold Belly. I hope to try more of their treats in the future! Excuse the paper towels -- we're testing these for our Mothers Day event! read more

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I was a fan of Shortbread Society 2 years ago when I bought a chocolate chip tray for my parents through Goldbelly. It's a bit pricey (typically $65 a tray) but it's very worth it because you can either eat it over the course of 3 days or freeze for longer, and it's absolutely delicious if you're a fan of shortbread. I was waiting for there to be more unique gluten free versions before I bought it for someone who can't have gluten. This holiday season satisfied that longing when I got an email about their new holiday flavors, 4 of which come gluten free using King Arthur flour. Bought the pumpkin pie one, and I'm not sure how they managed to do it, but it's incredible. There's no discernible difference from their regular shortbreads. Super rich and buttery and the pumpkin pie topping was smooth and flavorful. Your credit card bill will be sad but your mouth won't read more

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WOW WOW WOW You could sense the love and care that went into this treat immediately. It had top notch packaging including instructions on how to cut and store (for up to 6 month in the freezer). Although I'm surprised how quickly I'm working through this 2 pound (you read that right) treat - I did share 1/3 of the pan with friends, including a Scottish lass! Not only was the packaging visually stunning, but eating the shortbread with my eyes was also satisfying. From the beautiful colored layers with a raspberry and apricot jelly layer (it's the best when a rainbow treat has both) to the decadent dark chocolate topped with some playful rainbow sprinkles. The flavor was amazing, the buttery shortbread note is the star - as it should be. But the jelly and chocolate notes were perfect. The almond note is subtle, but it's definitely present - the packaging listed the almond ingredient as "almond essence" which is accurate. It really reminded me of a Linzertorte cookie - in a good way! Which makes sense because there are a number of shared elements between the two: buttery crumbly pastry, nutty flavor, fruit jam, and I've had chocolate dipped Linzertorte too which further aligns them. This was a really fun and satisfying take on a Rainbow Cookie. They do have pre-scheduled in person pick up in Jersey City, but they ship nationally through goldbelly. read more

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I've been following Shortbread Society on Instagram for a few months now and have been curious to place an order from them to try out some of their shortbread. If you follow them on social media, you will see how they transform something so simple, like shortbread, into an intricate delicacy. I was lucky enough to win a free shortbread from them through a social media giveaway. The prize consisted of a free tray of the Birthday Baby Buttercream Shortbread. It is a shortbread that has a cake flavor to it and filled with rainbow sprinkles. It's topped with pink buttercream frosting, more sprinkles, and edible glitter for a little more razzle dazzle. The owner/manager was very communicative during the shipping process, providing me with the shipping information and later checking to see if I received it. They also provided guidance on how to serve the shortbread. Since it arrives in a tray and is usually cold, you want to take it out of the tray and let it come down to room temperature before slicing. As for the shortbread, I thought it was delicious! Personally, I could've done without the frosting or without so much of it, but that's just my personal preference. I'm typically the one who wipes half the frosting off cupcakes if I think it's too much. Overall, I'm grateful for the chance to try out Shortbread Society and look forward to placing an order in the future when I get the chance to go to Jersey City. read more

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Packaged beautifully. Taste was very good. But for the size that claims to feed 8 people (got the Lemon Glaced Shortbread) it was quite small for the price I paid ( almost $70 plus shipping). All in all, for $80 total, I wouldn't buy it again. Too expensive for the small size. read more

I cannot recommend this enough! The millionaire shortbread is the die for!!!!! And a bonus you can get it gluten free. This has been the perfect dessert to bring for an event or send as a get well gift. PS it's stunning to look at! read more

I ordered the Apple cider Buttercream shortbread tray for Thanksgiving last year last year and EVERYONE love it!! Trying to order this year a couple of trays and Gold Belly won't allow me to pick out ship date, so it looks like we are out of luck for this years Shortbread Society Thanksgiving dessert : ( Super bummed read more

I've ordered from them twice now and their shortbread is legit!! I've tried the millionaires and the billionaires, if you like salted caramel, GET THE BILLIONAIRES!! IT'S SO GOOD!!! Also, I really love the whole secret society concept even though it's not that much of a secret anymore!! Their shortbread is good but their presentation blew me away!! You'll see!! I'll definitely be ordering again!!! read more

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The pics of this shortbread are gorgeous and so is the actual taste of the shortbread! I'm not usually a fan of it because it's typically dry and bland. But this shortbread tastes like a moist cookie or blondie. It is pricey but worth the splurge. Plus, the bakers/owners are the nicest people. The flavors are inventive and always delicious. Highly recommend. BTW they are a ghost kitchen, so you have to DM them on Instagram to place an order. read more

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Okay wow where do I begin with this product? So I ordered this off goldbelly to celebrate going through financial licensing with my firm. I love anything birthday cake flavored and loved the look of this companies products on the site. I did not pay extra for the absolutely GORGEOUS box they shipped my treat in. That is an option though so I can only imagine what the packing would have looked like if I did pick that. The product itself is melt in your mouth delicious and I love the edible glitter on top. I cannot wait to visit Shortbread Society in person and would love to do so soon as I live on the east coast. Anyway, I hope this company stays in business forever or as long as they're willing to run it! I will be a returning customer in the future for sure! read more

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It's a secret. But not really. DM @shortbreadsociety on Instagram for the address. Set up a Venmo exchange with Chef Scottish Francis's wife, stop by the spot in Astoria, and pick up some of the best shortbread you've ever had. Of Masterchef fame, and then more recently locally first at Gossip Coffee and then Sugar & Water as the man behind the doughnuts, Scottish Francis's newest creations are his best yet. They are making exciting new flavors every week, including a gorgeous Independence Day sampler last weekend for July 4th, and for this week a Banana Nutella flavor that looks to be one of the best yet. But definitely try the classic Millionaires flavor for your first time. It will get you hooked and make you keep coming back. Follow them on Instagram for all the details, including some possible changes to location soon and popups in the city for easier access to these must try desserts. read more

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Update: ordered through gold belly again. This time tried the blueberry crumble, OG, and millionaire. Crumble was divine and you need to order it asap. Omg, drooling thinking of my afternoon tea tomorrow. Get it, thank me later. Can't wait to try a lemon rotation on gold belly...until then. read more

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Honestly can't say enough about this company or their products! This is the 2nd time I've ordered them from gold belly (I am not local to them) and they DO NOT DISAPPOINT! The product you receive is exactly as they show it! The owners are so helpful and so sweet! I can't even describe how delicious their shortbread is. I ordered their new Pistachio Millionaires shortbread. Wow. That's all I can say! Quality, presentation, and customer service is spot on. Thank you Chef and Christine! read more

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I first experienced the glorious gift of Shortbread Society through Goldbelly. My friends sent me the peanut butter cup shortbread for my birthday, and I do not exaggerate when I say this was a life changing dessert. The gorgeous layers and flavors in this shortbread were unlike anything I've ever experienced before in a dessert. I recently visited one of their weekly pop ups to try their new Tiramisu shortbread. It was absolutely delightful to correspond with Christine on IG to place my order and I got to pick up my order from Chef Scottish Francis himself! These two are so passionate about their creation, and I'm just happy to share more love for it! read more

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If you want to experience dessert perfection, get yourself some shortbread! My friends were raving about this product while I kept insisting that I didn't like shortbread, but trust me: the shortbread you've had previously could never prepare you for this delicious, soft, melt-in-your mouth perfection of flavors. I was absolutely blown away. I tried the Nutella biscoff truffle and became an immediate shortbread convert, #1 fan, and lifelong customer. Aside from the incredible flavor, which would have brought me back time and time again on its own, I had the pleasure of meeting and conversing with Christine, the co-founder of Shortbread Society. I immediately fell in love with her warmth, passion for the product, true desire to engage with her customers, and joy in sharing her creations. I could feel the care and pride in the business. And all of that together was just the icing on top of a WONDERFUL first experience with Shortbread Society, one that is sure to be the first of many because....I'M OBSESSED!!! I'm short: don't think twice, get yourself some Shortbread Society ASAP!!! read more

So delicious! Everything was great including ordering, pick up, customer service. The kindest and most accommodating individuals. We ordered 2 different shortbreads and they were fantastic. Billionaire shortbread & sugar cookie. Absolutely amazing!! read more

I sent the Billionaire shortbread tray to 2 people for Christmas. ( not cheap! Close to $100 with a $13.00 gift box charge ( shipping was free thru gold belly). One person said it was fantastic and the other said they don't like caramel ( my mistake) but the chocolate and cookie was good. He said it really should be called fudge. He said it's almost too rich. His kids liked it read more

Been seeing this stuff all over Instagram for ages and finally got to try it when my friend got me the peppermint shortbread as a Christmas present. It was amazing!! (Picked up in the west village.) read more

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I came across this place after they did a collaboration with my favorite ice cream shop, Caffe Panna. I love shortbread and was intrigued by the variety of flavors offered by Shortbread Society. As the other reviews indicate, this shop has a secret pop-up theme and you have to order the shortbread in advance through their instagram. After ordering, you are then told where to pick the shortbread up. My friend and I decided to order the lemon shortbread with yuzu chocolate topping and the birthday cake shortbreads to share. I loved the lemon shortbread and think it is one of the best desserts I've eaten this year. The birthday cake shortbread was good, but very sweet with a lot of frosting and not something I could eat a lot of unfortunately. I would highly recommend the lemon one to anyone who loves shortbread and lemon desserts. This place is by no means affordable (nearly 35-40 dollars per a tray of shortbread depending on which one), but definitely a must-try for shortbread fans. I hope that if they eventually go brick and mortar they make the price point a bit more reasonable or consider perhaps doing individual sized portion... I think between 20-30 is probably a more reasonable price for the size of the shortbread tray. read more

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I ordered these cookies for birthday celebration and I'm not exaggerating when I say they are incredible!! We tried four different flavors (The Millionaires Lemon Zest, Jelly Donut, and Cherry Bakewell) andit was nearly impossible to choose our favorite. We also got an order of the crookies and they are absolutely worth the hype. I can't wait to place my next order!! read more

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This is the best sweets ever! I've tried several flavors, and they are always absolutely amazing! The owners are extremely nice. And everything comes packaged absolutely beautifully! I love ordering from them almost as much as I love enjoying their amazing cookies and now their brownies, they are a MUST HAVE. - a forever happy customer read more

I ordered the s'mores and the granny's pearl original. The transaction was easy and communication was great. Incredibly helpful and friendly people to deal with. The shortbread should almost be criminal they're so good. The flavor profiles were so different between the two I ordered and I still cannot tell you which one is better. Would definitely recommend and look forward to ordering again! read more

i just love sweets!! its my weakness!! that is a good thing! i think so, anyway! this place is just amazing!!! i did lose it when i walked in!! the smells, butter, sugar, flour!!! their is nothing better!!! then add some chocolate!!! omg!!! summer time specials!! i just live short breads!! here, you have the best with any flavors you like!!! please, do yourself a favor, new yorkers, cross over that bridge, & get yourself something wonderful!!!! ladies, it's the season! get yourself some really nice treats & take a break from baking. let these ladies do the baking for you!! read more

The MasterChef King of Donuts found a new Kingdom during the pandemic conquering shortbread and elevating it to a new level. I have ordered twice from their pop-ups. The Scottish macaroon coconut dream and a strawberry meringue shortcake. My all time favorite has been the Scottish macaroon shortcake they had during winter. Freeze or share with a loved one. Prepare yourself with a tall glass of cold milk to ease the sweetness. DM them on this IG page https://instagram.com/shortbreadsociety?utm_medium=copy_link or use GoldBelly for your fix. Oh wait and can I say WOW to presentation and packaging. Do I hear a monthly ok or quarterly subscriptions like we do for other addictions?! read more

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Ok so I made a mistake by ordering thru a app that was for local pick up only and it was all my fault so when it was time to pick up my order I explained what happened and that I was in another state 100's of miles away and to just keep the money and give it to the next person that ordered the same one. The response back from the owners were incredible. We went to Goldbelly and reordered a shortcake and what we received was beyond generous. Not only did they send us a unexpectedly surprise with our order but the shortcakes are incredibly delicious and something I remember from my great grandmother. Thank You, Thank You Again! PS: If I could give 10 stars I would read more

I have been wanting to try this for soooo long. Luckily, they can now be purchased at Butterfield Market on Madison Ave. I purchased the Old Granny Pear shortbread and loved it! It's buttery with a creamy and crumbly texture. I will definitely be trying other flavors!! read more

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The Cherry Bakewell is super delicious. Arrived nicely packaged and fresh. A really yummy sweet treat. I had ordered another shortbread as a gift for family but it arrived seemingly spoiled, I don't know why or how, but the recipient told me it was awful and smelled spoiled. This shop manager did reach out to me, but didn't offer anything and was adamant that it wasn't their fault. Not really what I expected for customer relations. She did say they are a new business so that's why I am still giving 4 stars. I was influenced by the tasty shortbread. read more

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The Shortbread Society is phenomenal. Having ordered from them on a weekly basis (can't say I'm proud of this per say), there is so much joy that comes with getting to enjoy their amazing shortbread after a long week. Ordering from them is so easy, as they post their menu weekly through their Instagram page (@shortbreadsociety). Once you decide the flavor(s) you want, simply DM them on Insta and you will be one venmo away from deliciousness. If you have any questions, they are super responsive and willing to help with anything! I've ordered a bevy of flavors and would say that my favorite so far has been the Salted Caramel (the perfect combination of Dark Chocolate ganache and smoked sea salt, sitting atop both chocolate and the famous 'Granny Pearls' buttery shortbread. The Peanut Butter Cup shortbread Raspberry Lemon Curd are close seconds. For anyone thinking of ordering through Goldbelly, I sent my parents two shortbreads to Chicago a few weeks ago. I'm not sure there has been a day thats gone by where my Dad hasn't brought up the Shortbread Society. I can sometimes get nervous shipping items back home, but Christine and Chef Francis ensure that each order is properly packaged and reach their destination. Each order shipped through Goldbelly is prepared every Monday evening into Tuesday morning and are shipped and delivered that day. I was sent confirmation through email of the packages shipping confirmation and delivery confirmation. It's incredible to me that Chef Francis and Christine are able to make and ship and deliver shortbread in such a short amount of time. You are the best! With new flavors every week, more collaborations in the works, and the consistent incredible shortbread, you will be hooked and find yourself coming back again and again. read more

The shortbread is delicious and Christine and Scottish are so gracious! In my opinion the chocolate chip shortbread rivals New York's "classic" chocolate chip cookies. The shortbread tastes so fresh and high quality. Recommending to all! read more

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Absolutely Amazing Shortbread! Every order that I received has been delicious. Owners are very professional and know how to treat their customers! I will continue to to order. read more

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Back with another raving review of this wonderful husband and wife small business! My boyfriend and I just love their s'mores shortbread so we had to get 2 of them this time! Christine is so sweet and very prompt to respond to any questions you may have! None of their shortbreads disappoint! For Christmas we tried their sugar cookie shortbread and it was absolutely delicious!! We look forward to continuing to support this exceptional company and already have our eyes set in the cinnamon roll next! If you haven't tried their delicious shortbread, we highly recommend they do, you will not be disappointed! read more

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awesome. super nice, super accommodating. the owner was so sweet when i was in the doghouse for forgetting a birthday cake for my partner. really high quality product, this blows away any other store selling cake commercially. CAKE boss in Hoboken should be shaking their boots. read more

I received the birthday baby buttercream shirtbread for my birthday as a gift and it was so amazing that i bought 4 different flavors for my friends to try. read more

Listen up fellow dessert snobs... Prepare for a day you've all been waiting for... The day you finally find the holy grail of desserts... Unreal Flavor profiles and Texture profiles... Created by the "Banksy of Bakers"... Absolutely drop dead killer delicious period Incredibly grateful to have stumbled across this culinary treasure of perfection. No words. PS. I don't know the owners and never wrote a Yelp review cuz I was never inspired to... until now. Gotta try them all - I currently have 10 different flavors in my freezer which I pre cut before freezing so easy to take out just the pieces I want for the week or make a guest goodie plate on the fly. Thank you Shortbread Society - my search for the holy grail of desserts is definitely over! read more

This is the best ever... I have not only picked up at a secret location but ordered through Goldbelly and it was received fresh, nicely packed and delicious.... read more

I just wanted to add an update to my review. Shortbread Society quickly responded, took what I said very seriously/looked into the issue, provided me with an explanation that completely makes sense (just as I thought, wasn't their fault and mistakes happen but they were still quick to make sure it doesn't happen again with BF Market.). As always, the love they truly have for their business shined thru in their quick reply and immediate offer to make it right. They're a business my girl & I will definitely continue to support and be big fans of, they're worth it! read more

All I have to say is OMG! We had the millionaire shortbread and it didn't last long at all. Was so rich and delicious!!

Words cannot describe how amazing Shortbread Society is and the fabulous Chef Francis and his wife make the most awesome team! I have placed multiple orders through Goldbelly and have never been disappointed. The shortbread is wrapped so carefully and is so beautifully packaged... it's like opening a gift every time! The attention to detail in the packaging and care with the presentation (from the Shortbread Society tissue paper to the colorful crinkle paper!) show that there is love and pride of product in every shortbread. The shortbreads themselves are nothing short of little pieces of heaven that melt in your mouth!! Every shortbread I've had has been delicious... moist and buttery and so decadent. The cherry bakewell is my favorite... but all are amazing!! The unique flavor combos Chef comes up with (London Fog shortbread and raspberry lemon!) are a feast for your tastebuds. I am a loyal customer and one day I will make a special trip to NY to sample their creations that can't be shipped. That's how much I love Shortbread Society!! read more

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I ordered the million dollar shortbread and the cherry bakewell. The shortbread itself was divine! The icing on the cherry bakewell was sooooo sweet and unnecessary; it was a diabetic nightmare. The cherries are already sweet, so the icing was over kill. We all (8 ppl) had to scrap the icing off. Again, shortbread was great and if I was to order again it would be plain or the original. We decided not to even sample the million dollar shortbread because we were turned off by the sweetness of the cherry bakewell. Honestly, the shortbread was the saving grace of that sinfully super sweet icing. read more

I am officially obsessed with this shortbread. I have ordered both the peanut butter cup and the millionaires shortbread and they are both soft and delicious - nothing like supermarket shortbread. If you are looking for a unique dessert I highly recommend ordering some shortbread. read more