Very inviting and cute bakery/coffee shop in the heart of Cliffside Park! They have an array of sweet and savory baked goods, with a Balkan twist. They also have Turkish coffee and a traditional Turkish style breakfast. I opted for one spinach and one feta burek. This treat consisted of a tube of flaky phyllo dough stuffed with either meat, cheese, potato or spinach, rolled into swirl and baked until golden. The exterior was both delicate but firm and buttery, and held up the fillings well. The interior was rich (both for the cheese and spinach) and flavorful. Staff was very helpful and friendly. read more

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I am so thankful for the web that led me to this place. I'm so glad we tried it out. I was craving coffee and dessert, but at 11PM, nothing is opened. Or at least not for coffee except at the diners. And I needed something extra then their coffee. The Turkish coffee was excellent, not bitter, thick and strong. The latte was made perfectly, not scalding hot, just the right milk consistency. The baked goods were great, a little too sweet but the coffee definitely help cut through that sweetness to make it just right! read more

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A clean, fresh and appealing atmosphere with some of the best Turkish desserts. Their Tiramisu is so delectable without being overpowering. The opera cake is high quality as is their house coffees. But the tres leches is the star of the show. The staff is stellar! read more

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The food is delicious and they have a variety of options. You mush try the Turkish tea and coffee! The employees are friendly. It is a very Clean restaurant and their bathroom is too. read more

Vanilla Bakery is a place that provides you warmth and a family atmosphere and is one of my go to cafes for great deserts, baked goods, and great vibes for studying! They are open 24 hours so there is no time you cannot stop by! I will mention that around 9pm-11pm on a Friday or the weekend are the busiest but that just shows you how great this cafe is!! Service is amazing and the staff are always so nice! read more

Wonderful service. Always busy, but never so you can't get a seat. It's a really nice atmosphere if you want to meet with friends, or go for dessert after dinner. The breakfast service is amazing. Full turkish breakfast with lots of different dishes and breads to choose from. Simits are also available for an extra charge, and are really, really good. They have a nice selection of Baklava and simliar pastries. I am not as big a fan of the mousse based items. Still very good, but not as chocolatey or rich as say a french style bakery. That said, we frequent this shop ALL the time for turkish tea, espresso drinks, and breakfast. And bring our friends.... read more

Very convenient bakery located in the heart of Cliffside Park, off of Anderson Avenue. The desserts are delicious and best part they are open 24/7 read more

Stopped in and was very impressed by the selection of baked goods, both savory and sweet. I got a tahini roll, which was HUGE, and very good ... sweetened tahini in flaky pastry. I also got the Dubai chocolate bar, which was very tasty and pretty to look at. I plan on trying the puddings next. There is a lot behind the store which is a little tricky to access if you are not from the area. But it is patrolled outdoor hallway and Vanilla's. entrance is on the right. I don't know if there is a security officer there 24/7 but I believe that the cafe is open 24/7. read more

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The pastries were very well made and tasty. I also had the iced lavender matcha, which was nice and smooth with a good hint of lavender. It was not too overpowering, so you could still taste the matcha. The service was good, and the people were friendly and helpful when asked about the pastries. The place was also quite clean even though it was busy, which is lovely. read more

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Q cream. The cream on the cake was enough and didn't feel too heavy to eat. We walked in here late night, browsed at all the desserts and viewed the menu. Everything looked incredible. Next time we want to dine and explore our options. read more

My Favorite bakery! Try their Turkish breakfast its so good! Service is good and has a nice ambiance read more

7pm still open. Street parking is free after 6pm. Large matching tables, chairs, space, outlets. Lighting is good, pastry and cake selections are wide ranging. Service was a little slow - just needed a reminder. But they were very nice about it. I love how they have late night open hours and the vibes are still great. Perfect place for a late night snack and get your work done. read more

I stopped by the Vanilla Bakery & Cafe for an afternoon pick me up! The staff is very friendly and the service was quick. The atmosphere is spacious and modern with plenty of seating to relax. There are savory and sweet options, cakes for any occasion, and fresh loaves of bread. I ordered some pastries to go and really enjoyed them. They went perfectly with my coffee. Some of my selections included almond, chocolate chip, apple, and pistachio cookies. By far, my favorite was the pistachio. I'll visit again for a sit down. Definitely a hidden gem on Anderson Ave! read more

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We have been coming here since it opened. Great place for breakfast but also for dessert or tea. Today I brought my friend for her birthday and they went above and beyond. The staff is cordial and kind. Definitely a great addition to the neighborhood! read more

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This a great local bakery and coffee shop. Everything is pristine and baked, prepped, and served with care. Staff is sweet and welcoming. Really nice ambiance. Parking is the toughest issue (it's right on Anderson Ave) but besides that, it's a great lil spot. read more

The food is to die for! And the baristas are friendly and are clearly skilled! They make wonderful cappuccino art. When you go you have to get some baklava, I have never had something so delicious! Vanilla is owned by kind Turks and deserves more than 5 stars read more

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Nice new spot in town , serving Turkish Mediterranean specialties, sweets , coffee and more. Good service and nice ambiance. read more

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I'm already sad for the day this spot will become more popular and crowded. Amazing interior design and seating, delicious food, so many nice options and great and quick service. And clean bathroom. I'll be back. read more

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The food is amazing and truly different from other restaurants in the area. The customer service is exceptional and the ambiance is very chill. Great place to have a date or to take your family to. Definitely coming back. read more

Vanilla Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

The atmosphere was pretty nice. I tried the Tiramisu . It was okay but small and a bit expensive.

I ordered my daughter's first birthday cake from Vanilla Bakery, and I am beyond impressed! The cake was absolutely beautiful and incredibly delicious--every single guest loved it and couldn't stop complimenting it. Vanilla Bakery made her special day even more memorable with their amazing work. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a perfect cake! read more

New spot in CP so you already know I had to check it out! I get super excited when a new spot opens up in my hometown. When it comes to the food, I had to have my all-time favorite kazandibi. Our server Taha was amazing--he recommended that we accompany our food with some nice tea so the service is super! The decor gives a sense of spaciousness, so it feels like an upscale vibe at a great, affordable price point. read more

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The service is horrible, the employees are rude and the food is disgusting. Avoid this place like the plague. One of the worst experiences I've ever had at an establishment in cliffside read more

I was looking for some pastries i was in the mood for something sweet, i went inside , the pastries look good, i asked the girl what flavor cream it was and she got upset right away and told me it was regular cream i ask another question and she got even more upset at me , she made me feel very unwelcome, it felt like she didn't want me there , i feel like she only wants people from where she's from, I'm definitely not coming back, there are so many bakeries in cliffside park that can have my money, to the owner i suggest you get better staffing if you want to keep in business. read more

On Sunday morning at 9:30 AM, I came here with my family for breakfast. Inside, only two tables were occupied, while all the others were empty. However, about 10 tables were being held empty under the excuse of being "reserved." We were not allowed to sit because some pretentious people, who think they belong to a royal family or are superior to others, had called the owner and reserved the tables. And the owner, who seems to think they are running a Michelin-starred restaurant rather than a simple bakery, found this acceptable. This is a bakery! You go in, eat your bagel, drink your tea, and leave. So, who is the real fool here--the egotistical people making reservations by phone, or the owner stroking their egos? Pazar sabahı saat 9:30'da ailemle kahvaltı yapmak için buraya geldim. İçeride yalnızca iki masa doluydu, diğer tüm masalar ise boştu. Ancak yaklaşık 10 masa, rezervasyon yapıldığı gerekçesiyle boş tutuluyordu. Oturmamıza izin verilmedi, çünkü kendini kraliyet ailesinden zanneden ya da diğer insanlardan üstün gören bazı görgüsüz kişiler, buranın sahibiyle telefonla konuşarak bu masaları rezerve etmiş. Üstelik, burayı bir fırın değil de Michelin yıldızlı bir restoran zanneden işletme sahibi de bu durumu kabul etmiş. Burası bir fırın! İçeri girersin, simidini yer, çayını içer ve kalkıp gidersin. Telefon açıp rezervasyon yapan egosu tavan yapmış kişiler mi, yoksa onların egolarını okşayan işletme sahibi mi asıl ahmak? read more

The lavender matcha was absolutely delicious. I went with my friend to have tiramisu and chocolate strawberry cake and it was so good!! The staff were sweet too, highly recommend :D read more

Stopped by here because it looked bright and inviting for a quick take-out snack. Made eye contact with the grump faced redhead cashier. She wouldnt even move her mouth to say hello. I asked her about the cookies, she grudgingly answered, i asked about the rice pudding, she mumbled something i didnt understand. Whatever. I ordered my cookies, i paid in cash, i asked about a receipt and she threw her hands in the air exasperated, implying i should've asked before she closed the drawer. I told her to forget about it. Not sure what her problem was, not confident about her english, etc. Dont know, dont care. If she had a problem with the way i looked, too bad. Here's a tip. For free since i'm nice: If you expect to work in an establishment in an area where the people dont look like they do where you come from, then you had better get an attitude adjustment. Quickly. I wont be back. Cheers! Update: I forgot the most important part - the cookies weren't worth all that nasty cashier attitude. read more

My husband and I stopped by one morning to grab some coffee and some pastries. There were 3 workers but none of them acknowledged or greeted us. There was just 1 table. Not sure why they cannot handle a place with that many workers. We stood there for 10 minutes before we just walked out. read more