39 Best Bakeries near Bay Head

“Drove down from Bergen County the other day. Let me tell you, it was worth the trip. The coffee cake just melts in your mouth. Many other delights in this bakery. The brownies looked amazing. They also have a nice selection of gluten free items“

“We only got baked goods but everything was delicious. Such a cute shop! I’ve been a long time follower on the gram and finally got to visit. May go back again tomorrow for real food 😋 Update - real food is amazing. A vegan pork roll egg and cheese… yessss Updated from previous review on 2026-07-12“

“Yet another reason why 502 Bakery is my bakery of choice. Woke-up Saturday morning (4/12/2025) craving crumb coffee cake. Arrived at 502 Bakery a few minutes before 9AM, but when I approached the door the sign said, "Sorry We're Closed!" I did not realize they opened at 9:30AM. So I went back to my vehicle to wait 30-minutes until they officially opened. LOL... Wait?! Yes, the crumb cake is that good! Not more than 2-minutes later, I looked back from my vehicle to see the neon 'OPEN' sign on! Rather than having a customer wait they chose to open early. 502 Bakery's customer service matches the quality of their product. Thanks 502 team! See you again soon. Gerald S.“

“Got some really tasty croissants here. The service was excellent. Like beyond excellent.
Loved the variety of breads. It's a cute shop that does mostly breads and bakes on site. Great place to support if you are in the area or want croissants or breads!“

“We received a box of goodies from Chocolate Carousel and they were delicious. Chocolate covered pretzels with M&Ms and peanut butter chips, cake pops and chocolate covered Oreos.😋“

“Update: today's purchase was the miche loaf. Absolutely perfect. Amazing crust, perfect crumb, delicious taste. Bread heaven.

Living Bradley Beach is amazing, and Hey Peach is one of the reasons why. Incredible selection, wonderful staff, perfect execution. Is there sometimes a line? Absolutely, and it's there for a reason. Get in line and enjoy!!“

“This is the absolute best crumb cake I’ve ever had!“

“I ordered my daughter a birthday cake here. A strange request for strawberry cake with lemon buttercream. Kiersten nailed it! Beautiful and delicious. Our new favorite bakery. Can’t wait to try more deliciousness.“

“Megan was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish! She knew exactly what we wanted and offered her expertise which we greatly appreciated. Collaborating with her was effortless and we walked away with a beautiful and delicious cake for my daughter’s bridal shower!“

“Their baked goods are out of this world! You must try their monkey bread!! It’s outstanding or their crumb cake.. to die for. Walter will get you everything you need Cheers“

“Love this bakery! Everything is so fresh and delicious. Cakes are beautiful!“

“Alli and the Colonial Bakery team are ahhhhmazing! I cannot thank them enough. I have searched everywhere for a traditional NJ hard roll with poppy seeds and get a bakery to ship. It was a gift and not easy to find. Alli answered my emails and calls right away. The rolls arrived fresh and on time. The memories put a priceless smile on his face (he is like a dad to me and hasn't lived in Jersey in decades). Oh, and did I mention the rolls were legit and delicious!!! Thank you, Colonial Bakery!!!“

“Wonderful place. Cozy and delicious. Like Europe.“

“Best bakery at the shore!!“

“We ordered from Sesame for an office meeting and were really impressed. The food arrived on time, beautifully packaged and very presentable. It came with all the utensils and serving pieces we needed, which made setup so easy. Everything was fresh, delicious, and generous. The whole team loved it. Highly recommend for office lunches or corporate meetings.“

“All the cookies are simply fresh,amazing looking, and tasty. The owners and all the employees are nice equally. I totally recommend stopping and shopping here,it will make your taste buds come to life.“

“I ordered a dozen bundtinis on line for my daughter’s birthday. They were ready when I arrived to pick them up and looked wonderful. They were so delicious. Everyone enjoyed them. They’re great to bring to someone’s home and perfect to serve at your own home. The shop is so cute. I will definitely be back!“

“Sugar bakeshop provided the most beautiful baby shower cake for my daughters baby shower at Half moon point grill. Not only was it delicious, it was made with so much attention to the theme. Take a look at the photo, it’s absolutely gorgeous. Five stars, cake was fresh and moist and delicious. Great job, thank you. Update ; Sugar bake shop closed and new people took over the space. They did custom sugar cookies and baptism cake delivered to venue . The cookies were beautiful and cake delicious.“

“My husband Rory said that his family has shopped at The Macaroon shop for decades, but I had no idea. I was researching gluten free options and The Macaroon shop has so many delicious options. The staff is so helpful in choosing the best option for your occasion, everyone is so friendly and Clair is #1. If you are looking for a gluten free bakery, look no further.“

“good cookies, good variety, (i’m also doing this for points towards free deserts 😌)“

“Every beach day deserves a sweet ending.

After an incredible day near the Jersey Shore, my sister and I were looking for one last stop before heading back to North Jersey a place where we could grab something sweet for the ride home. Once again, Google pointed us in the right direction, leading us to Sweet in Belmar.

From the moment we walked through the door, we knew we had found something special.

The bakery sits in a charming little part of town, and inside was everything we didn’t know we were looking for. Between the beautifully decorated cupcakes and the nostalgic candy that instantly took us back to childhood, we couldn’t help but smile as we looked around.

The experience became even sweeter thanks to the owners. We had the pleasure of meeting the mother and daughter team, who were incredibly kind and genuinely excited to share the story behind their family bakery. We even learned they once lived in Delaware before returning to New Jersey to open their dream business. It’s always refreshing to meet people who pour so much love into what they do.

Of course, we couldn’t leave empty handed.

We picked up a Happy Birthday chocolate cupcake, a lemon cupcake, a red velvet cupcake, a princess cupcake, a strawberry crunch cupcake, and a mermaid cupcake.

The red velvet was my personal favorite rich, moist, and perfectly balanced. My sister absolutely loved the lemon cupcake. We also enjoyed the strawberry filled cupcake, and while we both wished it had just a little more cake to match the delicious strawberry filling and frosting, the flavor itself was wonderful.

As two people who grew up loving neighborhood bakeries, we’re always searching for places that remind us why local bakeries are so special. Sweet delivered exactly that. It wasn’t just about the cupcakes it was about the warmth, the conversation, the family atmosphere, and the obvious pride they take in every item they create.

If you find yourself in Belmar and you’re craving a cupcake, nostalgic candy, or simply want to support a wonderful family owned bakery, make this one of your stops.

We’ll absolutely be back. Some sweet treats are worth making the trip for, and Sweet definitely earned a place on our list.“

“highly recommended!!!!!!!“

“The inside is designed so well with tons of details and the outside is a perfect spot for a get together. Best Pretzels around and their signature recipes were top notch. Lets not forget about the canoli cream!! Highly Recommend.“

“Our wedding cake came from Cameo. It was amazing! It was everything I wanted on our wedding day, beautiful, light and incredibly delicious! I highly recommend Cameo for anyone who is looking for a bakery for their wedding cake.“

“All their cookies and baked goods are delicious!!! We do not keep a Kosher home, but the cookies and baked goods are so so good and beautifully packaged! 😃“

“Their delicious Ice cream sundaes! 😋👍❤️“

“I ordered a cake for my 75th birthday - chocolate cake, chocolate mousse filling and chocolate whipped cream (more like a mocha). It was the best cake ever and everyone raved about it. With all the chocolate you would think it would be very sweet but it wasn’t. Very light and not at all sweet. I have also gotten cookies from there several and they were delicious. I highly recommend Red Rise Bakery!!.“

“Best ice cream flavors and assortment of items!“

“Cupcakes and Baked goods were Absolutely Delicious and the presentation was beautiful for my grandsons 1st Birthday Party. Great Job!! We will definitely use you again in the future.“

“It's one of the best donuts I have ever had in this area. There is a lot of variety, a kind staff, and a great environment. I would definitely come back!“

“Had a good experience but a little disappointed that my “J” bread for st Joseph’s day was a backwards J…. I didn’t notice until I took it out for dinner tonight… 😞“

“Great Food and amazing service!“

“This location is in a rest stop on the Garden State Parkway.
I wasn't expecting much, but I was so pleasantly surprised.
My little boy and I were on a long trip and needed something easy to eat. The prices are a bit high so I told my son we'd have to share a pretzel. The man working was incredibly kind and gave us a surprise in our bag- an entire extra pretzel!
I had no idea until we got into the car, and I've been wanting to thank him! I hope he sees this.
(The receipt says Christopher Y.)
Thank you sir.
😊🥨“

“Pop's makes the best cookies!!! I ordered trays of minis for a wedding and they were fabulous! Everyone loved the chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, double chocolate chip, lemon blueberry and sugar cookies! And, they were able to provide some GF options which were also delicious. Kudos to Raechel who helped me through the ordering process. Wonderful customer service. Next we'll have to try the "regular" sized cookies!“

“Fantastic! Jocelyn catered a party for us last night for my wife’s 60th. The food was absolutely delicious. We got many many compliments from our guests. She also connected us with Chrissy, who helped pass the delicious hors d’oeuvres, serve the entrees, and clean up. Chrissy was extremely pleasant and helpful. She went above and beyond. The price was fair and service was outstanding. The next time we need a caterer, we’ll be using Lovelandtown Catering.“

“When I ordered a full sheet birthday cake (in person) the salesclerk was patient, professional and attentive to the details I requested. Great customer service! At pickup in Jan 2025, the large heavy cake was carried out to the car for me. It was beautifully decorated and exactly as expected. Again, great customer service! Best of all, at the party, many of our guests raved about the delicious cake. A fresh and moist chocolate cake filled with chocolate custard and iced with whipped cream. Excellent!“

“Proud father of a third generation, son/Paul Thomas, continuing the family business with pride and love for the business.“

“I work on the boardwalk in seaside heights cleaning the boards and the last several weekends I’ve come there to get pretzels and there always fresh, hot and very enjoyable and it’s always the same 2 young lady’s working and they always have a smile on there face and always very polite job well done!“

“Went here after physical therapy as they are in the same building. The coffee was great- lots of selections- and the food was freshly made to order and delicious. I have had breakfasts and lunches here and always been pleased. They do tend to be on the 'health conscious' side which is nice! They offer a lot of things that you don't get in regular places. They also make smoothies and fresh salads. Go there even if you aren't going to the gym, p/t or a doctor appointment!!“