Are you kidding me?! We ordered the pistachio rose shortbread cake and holyyyyyyy smokes. It is so…read moregood. 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!

I was a fan of Shortbread Society 2 years ago when I bought a chocolate chip tray for my parents…read morethrough 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

Always been a fan of Mango Mango ever since the first opening in Edison! This location is great -…read morethe ambiance is cute and cozy, it's clean, and food is consistent. I love the new spoons they're so cute, and their take out bags have really great quality and durability - you can keep reusing it, it doesn't wear out. It can get busy during the weekends which is to be expected so would def advise being patient and not rushing the experience - enjoy it! Also their mango desserts are great but my favorite item from them is the creme brûlée crepe cake - immaculate

- Black Sesame Dessert (4/5): lil' chewy mochi balls and not too sweet sesame paste. If you ever…read morehad tang yuan this is it but the soup is on the outside. The soup doesn't taste as flavorful or sesame heavy (my preference) which is why I gave it a 4/5. Lots of room for studying, talking, hanging out, and a quick walk from Grove Station. I do like the Mango Mango in Edison a lillll bit better

Came here for a quick sweet treat and had a great experience thanks to the staff! They let me bring…read moremy dog inside which was very kind and we just stayed seated after ordering in a corner politely, minding our own business. Space was cute - definitely gave off cafe vibes. There weren't many other customers and while they were out of an ingredient I wanted, the taste of the pudding I got was super satisfying and delicious. Overall, solid dessert spot and I love the customizations!

I was invited to a lunch recently, and was in a pinch to get a sweet treat as a token of…read moreappreciation. This place popped up on my map and as a banana pudding enthusiast I absolutely had to come check it out. It was a little annoying that they had already run out of party trays and so I had to settle for getting 2 pints instead. The girls at the register were super friendly though, and tried everything to make the packaging look super cute and presentable. The ube banana pudding is so unique and to die for. The regular banana pudding is also really really good. Overall, I also really like the aesthetic of this place, you could totally sit here and enjoy your dessert. My friends absolutely devoured both the puddings I got, and they were a total hit. If you are in JC, this has to be your go to dessert spot.

Established in 1968, this long-established shop makes all its ice cream in-house. Not only are the…read moreportions generous, but the texture is also incredibly smooth and silky, without any icy crystals or a hard, frozen consistency. Holding it or tasting it gives a substantial, high-quality feel. However, the consequence is that even the staff struggles to scoop it out with their spherical ice cream scoops, let alone the disposable plastic spoons provided to customers. Green Tea: The highest praise Chinese people can give for desserts--not sweet--and it truly tastes like green tea, not matcha. The refreshing bitterness was incredibly pure, even bordering on slightly bitter, which is extremely rare in the US. Vanilla Peanut Butter: Very milky, but extremely salty, like eating peanut butter spread on bread. The vanilla flavor was almost completely masked. Coconut & Cream: I've always trusted American coconut ice cream, but this time it was a bit of a disappointment. The cream completely overshadowed the coconut, so much so that it took me a long time to recall what flavor I actually ordered. Ube: One bite brought back childhood memories, exactly the same as the ube flavor Wuyang五羊 ice cream cone. It was so touching I didn't order this in the end since I want to try more flavors as possible. I don't know why, but ube flavor seems to be gradually fading in China... Blueberry Cheesecake: The initial taste was a rich, sweet cream, with a refreshing hint of blueberry tartness in the aftertaste. It's pretty good, but honestly, it's not particularly outstanding. Banana Peanut Butter Chunk: The staff recommended this signature dish, and it once again made me realize how subjective taste can be... It's on the sweeter and saltier side, with a very strong flavor, but more importantly, it has a noticeable artificial banana flavor.

I'm already planning my next visit...YUM! First time here and it did not disappoint! I'm so glad I…read morefound yummy homemade ice cream at a family owned spot. There's so many yummy flavors - it's hard to choose! I ultimately went with the rocky road (my classic favorite) and the cheesecake with rainbow sprinkles (because why not!?) and enjoyed every bite! I think the rocky road could've used more marshmallows but that's my personal preference for my favorite childhood fave ice cream. Service was great and allow you to try a couple flavors if you're unsure which is great as not all ice cream spots makes the flavors the same! It's only street parking so get ready to search for that when you come to visit - but it's worth it! And read street signs so you don't get towed or ticketed.

Milk Sugar Love on McWilliams is a few doors down from my friend's favorite book shop in the area…read more We stopped by this cozy spot on the way to the movies for a walking sweet treat. The staff is nice and helped us with our two samples each. My friend opted to get the earl grey fudge and I got the dulce de leche. The ice cream is delightful with unique flavors and really nice consistency. Also appreciated that it's a more reasonably priced artisan ice cream at $6.05 a scoop.

I came here multiple times and I timed it when there were minimal lines. There will always be a way…read moreand it could be in the winter or in the summer and it's worth it. I've had the charcoal ice cream which is my favorite and also the hot chocolate

If you're a chocolate purist, this is your new happy place. I stopped in and tried the…read morechocolate-dipped Madeleines, and they were perfection - soft, fluffy, and coated in a high-quality chocolate that actually snaps when you bite in. My friend's hot chocolate was also excellent - rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. I spent a good five minutes just staring at the display case, especially the pistachio cake and lemon cheesecake. I'll be back for a full pastry run soon!

Cute little chocolate store, friends have brought over pastries before that were very good. The…read morechocolate and regular croissants were just ok - ended up buying some 72% chocolate bar with nuts and candied ginger to bring back to SF.

this place smells so good and the cookies are even better. Love that we have a local cookie spot…read morelike this in JC. If you don't know what to get, just get the chocolate chip and be amazed

A small store serving yummy cookies! Thick, chunky and generously loaded with chocolate chips. I…read morelike the salty-sweet flavor of the cookies. A little expensive $5+ but they are big. Order and pickup process was seamless.

DDL is elite. They have it all. Fantastic pastries, cakes and sandwiches. Great coffees. Spacious,…read moreclean and cozy seating. Friendly and helpful staff. Super affordable prices. I've never eaten anything that I didn't like. My faves are: milhojas, breakfast croissant sandwich, and any and every cake with dulce de leche filling. I only tiny, minuscule complaint I have about this place is the lack of signage for the pastries and cakes. It would be nice to know what I'm looking at without having the ask. Absolutely zero gatekeeping here. Please everyone keep patronizing this establishment. I need this place to continue to exist in my hood.

The cake here is very good! Super moist, and the frosting is light and fluffy when ordered fresh…read more Unfortunately the 2 cupcakes I got, both alfajores and the chocolate covered one too were stale, like super hard and dry. So get anything fresh, like made to order cakes or things you see come out right when you're there. Otherwise you run the risk of getting old stuff, which sucks that they don't manage that at all. On a Sunday afternoon lines moved quickly and we were able to find seats. This is a cute cafe that offers plenty of savory items and lunches, plus drinks like matcha, cakes, pastries and cookies. There is also a bathroom! The women behind the counter were all nice and patient with my questions, they also kept the line moving and were quick. I had high hopes for the Alfajores as this is an Argentinian bakery but unfortunately the ones given to me were stale. The cookie was very hard. Also the Dulce de leche was too sweet and burnt tasting to me. I also got a chocolate covered one and the cookie in that was also hard and dry. The strawberry croissant was amazing. Never had anything like that before. Not too sweet and very flaky. It has a ribbon of red on the outside which gives it a unique look. I would love to come back and try savory items. I'll continue to stick with the cakes and croissants for desert and make sure it's fresh!

Amazingly tasteful food, spiced great, and incredible service where they are always super helpful…read more When I'm around I always come back!

They have ice cream, cakes and a hot kitchen, like wow!! And for those three reasons, this place…read morealways gets crowded (in a good way). We got ice cream here and the portions are generous and yes there are free samples to try the unique flavors. The environment is cozy and welcoming the ice cream pull is unreal here. I'm glad they have cakes. I just wonder if it's the same flavors that are offered in ice cream.

Peach season is back and so is my favorite peach drink…read more The Peach Cheese was full of big, juicy peach pieces. You can really taste the difference when drinks are made with fresh fruit. The Pineapple Bobo with coconut milk was another good one. Pineapple and boba worked surprisingly well together. Black Grape Cheese is still my go-to. I always get it with no sugar and it's honestly not sweet at all. Mango Sago is my husband's favorite. Even with no added sugar, it's still naturally sweet because the mango is so ripe. For fresh fruit tea in JC, this is still my favorite spot. Get the seasonal fruit drinks while they're available. And you might get lucky and see the cute guy working behind the counter.

Rui Tea is my latest obsession in this extremely hot weather. I've tried their Watermelon Bobo,…read morePineapple and Passion fruit Bobo and Orange DongDong. All of these beverages are amazing. I highly recommend the Orange DongDong during warm days. They also have Buy1 Get 1 offer for Orange DongDong on UberEats via delivery. Definitely try this out.