Dessert Restaurants near Freehold, NJ

“So grateful to bring my type one diabetic son to a festival that had a special treat truck like this and knew exactly how many carbs were in the dessert. Thank you vampire penguin!! The cookies and cream, Lychee and vanilla cherry Coke beverage were delicious!!“

“Lilac & Crème is basically what happens when cheesecake goes to yeshiva and comes back as a talmid chacham. 😄 You walk in thinking, “I’ll just grab something small,” and two minutes later you’re standing there negotiating with yourself like it’s Erev Shavuos and you’re deciding how many dairy items is too many.
The cheesecakes here are on a whole different madreigah. Rich, creamy, perfectly balanced — not too sweet, not too heavy — the kind that makes you stop mid-bite and say, “Nu… this is serious.” Every slice looks like it was prepared for a chasunah display, and tastes even better than it looks. The famous babka cheesecake? That’s not a dessert — that’s a life decision. One forkful and you already know you’re coming back.
The presentation is gorgeous, the variety is impressive, and everything feels thoughtfully done. You can tell this isn’t mass-produced sugar bombs — it’s careful, quality baking with pride. Yes, it’s not the cheapest dessert in town, but this is very much a case of you get what you pay for. And what you get is geshmak, plain and simple.
The service is also super pleasant and patient. No rushing, no pressure — just calm, friendly, heimish vibes. Perfect if you’re picking up something for a simcha, Shabbos, Yom Tov, or even just because “the week was long and I deserve cheesecake.”
Also, let’s be honest — this is a top-tier shidduch date stop. Coffee, cheesecake, clean atmosphere, and plenty to talk about once the cake arrives (“Which one should we try next?” is a very safe icebreaker 😄).
Bottom line: Lilac & Crème is a Lakewood classic for a reason. Amazing desserts, beautiful presentation, great service, and that warm heimish feel that keeps you coming back — even when you promised yourself you wouldn’t. Highly recommend.“