Dixie Lee has been one of the best bakeries in this area since I was a boy. David Burke has been my…read morefriend just as long (over 50 years now). Chef Burke helped elevate Dixie Lee and we all get the benefits. Each and every offering is top notch! The use the best ingredients and make everything from scratch. The must haves for me are the jelly donuts and the black and white cookies. The buns rolls and breads cannot be matched. The cookies and cakes are phenomenal. This is a walk up counter place only no tables to snack at but it is always bright clean and welcoming. Long live Dixie Lee!!! Get in there and grab some goodies!

Was in Keansburg today and wanted rolls for our lunch. So I stopped in to the Dixie Lee bakery…read more Always remembered their great products from my time in the burg. I ordered two hard rolls . They looked great. Got home and just now was going to make lunch with them. I have to say so disappointed. I asked for two "hard" rolls and boy did I get them. They were more like day old hard rolls . Instead of being crispy they were rotted it seemed. Completely fell apart, crumbled at touch . No crunch or crispiness and my fingers pushed thru the outside surfaces like going into cardboard. Crumbled and felt so stale under these circumstances had to be at the minimum day old left out dried up rolls. I had heard they went down a bit down the "old" Dixie Lee, but this was embarrassing. Sorry David Burke, I expected so much more from you... I learned my lesson today.. off to J&M where I should have gone to begin with. And it's a shame. 3 yrs ago I was a fan. Not any more...

I have been social media stalking The Baker's Grove for a while now. Eventually, enough was enough…read moreand I made that drive to Shrewsbury to check them out. During my first visit, they had a pop up from Mirah's Sweet Shoppe. During my second visit, there was a pop up from J. Bakes. Out the gate, I love that they give other local small businesses an opportunity to shine and generate revenue. If you follow The Baker's Grove on social media, you see that they post pictures of these beautiful pastries and pastry cakes weekly. If that's not enough to get you in your car and over to their bakery, I don't know what is. Not only are the pastries beautiful, they are delicious! They make a coconut cream doughnut that I am currently addicted to. Their key lime tart is delicious. One thing I will say is that if you get anything chocolate of theirs, make sure you're a true chocolate lover. I got a slice of the s'mores tart for myself and a slice of chocolate cake for my mom and one thing we agreed on is that both treats were very, very rich. On top of all this deliciousness, the service is usually friendly and efficient. Even with a line, they get you in and out swiftly. There's not much room to dine in, but it's definitely worth a stop by.

I recently stopped in here after many months of wanting to visit and I was impressed with the…read morealmost sold out display case at close to 1pm on a Saturday afternoon! That spoke volumes to the quality and the success they are having!!! I was hoping to try the chocolate cake but the chocolate cake was actually sold out so I opted for the S'mores tart and the Ube cheesecake. Let's dive into the details: the crust on both of these desserts are delicious and seemingly identical but they shine differently as they pair with the other ingredients in their recipe. The S'mores tart was rich in chocolate, with a toasted marshmallow topping. The cheesecake was big enough to share and also had some beautiful elements such as the toasted coconut, and the creamy whipped topping. Their service was fast and the line moved quickly. I loved the big display window giving a visual to the hard work happening in their kitchen too, a nice personal touch indeed! The location is perfect, there is a private parking lot shared with other surrounding businesses and there's patio seating.

June 6 was my birthday, and after celebrating the night before at a lovely restaurant in the city,…read moreI found myself with no plans on my actual birthday. I decided I wanted to treat myself to a little cake. I usually visit a local bakery for cakes, mini desserts, and cannolis. It's generally pretty good, although it can be a bit hit or miss depending on what you order. While searching online for bakeries nearby, this place came up with stellar reviews. I was surprised to see it was only about an 11-minute drive from my house, so I decided to make the trip. The bakery was set up much like a classic neighborhood bakery, with beautiful cakes displayed along one side and cases filled with mini desserts, pastries, cookies, and cannolis. While chatting with the staff, I mentioned the bakery I usually go to. That's when they told me that bakery actually gets its cakes from Normandie. I found that fascinating because I had always assumed every bakery made its own cakes from scratch. Suddenly, a lot made sense. I had originally planned on buying a small birthday cake, but since it was only for two people, I decided to put together an assortment of mini desserts instead. I picked up tiramisu, carrot cake, lemon cake, and several other mini cakes. Every single one was outstanding. Not one dessert missed the mark. The carrot cake was moist, the tiramisu was perfectly balanced, and the lemon cake was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh, high-quality, and thoughtfully made. The minis were slightly smaller than the ones I'm used to buying elsewhere, but honestly, they were the perfect size. Now that I know where those cakes are actually coming from, I'll happily make the extra 11-minute drive and buy directly from the source. This will absolutely be my new go-to bakery for birthdays, special occasions, and hostess gifts. A wonderful birthday discovery that turned into finding my new favorite bakery.

Fantastic classic place with good baked goods and classy staff. Great coffee too and convenient…read morelocation.

My bff really needed some pastries and a peanut butter cookie…read more Such nice service and such beautiful treats!! I got to enjoy one of the cookies that looks like a van Gogh ear! Everything was fresh and delicious and very, very beautiful. I'm so grateful to all the hard-working people that take care of us all so well give us a sweet experience in this precious town.

Stopped by for breakfast after a hike around Rocky Point Trail. I had the ham and cheese croissant…read moreand my friends had the almond croissant. They were both phenomenal. I'm a savory fan so the thick salty ham at the center made me happy. The almond croissant had some chocolate and was decadent as well. The interior is so pretty with its pastries and decor. Service was quick and we were able to sit at their tables outside and enjoy our croissants in the nice weather.

Mia Figlia Bella not only does specialty desserts for any occasion, but also carries a full line of…read moreGourmet Gift Baskets, Chocolates & offers on and off-site catering. With an array of Gourmet Specialty flavored Cheesecakes which are offered on the whole, this decadent dessert is also offered in the mini version for your big day, and can also be customized. The Mia Figlia Bella Venictian Table, simply titled, but not simplified in the least is, "Decadent Endings" a sea of 3" Gourmet Chessecakes, Cakes, Belgium Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Apples & Pretzels, Truffles, an assortment of Cookies which also can be customized & Pastries.. Looking to send something special for a Corporate Gift, Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Congratulations, Thank You, Sympathy, Holiday or "just because" with gifts for him & her. Mia Figlia Bella offers Gourmet Gift Baskets that are overflowing with specialty items from around the globe. Also carrying hand dipped Belgium Chocolate covered Apples & Strawberries. With a full extensive catering menu & Gourmet Appetizers, Mia Figlia Bella has on and off-site catering. Wedding, Anniversaries, Sweet Sixteen, Fashion Events, Grand Openings, etc. Specializing in Corporate lunches that are "outside the box" and can also be customized to your liking. All of that combined with the most professional, elegant, and exceptional service there is no reason to look any further than Mia Figlia Bella!!

I just door dashed breakfast from this place. I got the scone-which: an open face egg and cheese on…read morea really good scone (I think jalapeño and cheese) , this was good and I imagine I'd be even better before traveling. A Chocolate croissant and a little chocolate cake- they were also really yummy. No complaints but I can't speak to atmosphere or service it was door dashed order.

Adorable spot, with tasty sweets, hand crafted with passion. Strong, bright flavors that pack a…read morepunch. Kids love this place!

What a great bakery - the Willy Wonka of bakeries. We were kids in a candy store in awe of all the…read moredelicious choices available. So many choices of all kinds of everything Available -Everything was delicious. My personal favorite was the crumb cheesecake. We will definitely be back again soon.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I feel obligated to warn…read moreothers. Yesterday I purchased eight brownies for over $30 from this bakery for a birthday celebration at work. At that price point, I expected something fresh, rich, and worthy of being brought to a group. What I got instead were stale, dry brownies that tasted like they had been sitting out for days. It was honestly embarrassing to serve them. They were noticeably old and completely underwhelming, especially for a bakery that positions itself as a premium spot. If you're charging luxury prices, the product needs to match. Freshness should be the absolute bare minimum, and unfortunately, that wasn't even close here. I won't be returning, and I definitely wouldn't recommend this place for anything you're bringing to an event.