50 Best Bakeries near Garwood

“This review is a bit overdue, but &grain is the best! We had placed a catering order for our store last week and it was one of the best decisions we could have made. We wanted to do a staff lunch for ourselves, but weren't entirely sure what the best approach would be, so I spoke with John and he suggested a few items that were their most popular, which made it so easy.We got the Chipotle Chicken sandwich, Ham & Brie sandwich, Prime Rib sandwich, and the ABLT sandwich-- all of which were incredible. We also ordered an Apple Salad that was otherworldly. The blend of flavors and textures was sublime and we made short work of it.The star of the show, however, was the crookie. Half chocolate chip cookie, half croissant= all delicious. I don't think I can adequately put into words how incredibly tasty it was, especially when heated a bit.Looking for a biz lunch that will satisfy? Look no further than &grain.“

“I am a regular customer of this restaurant with takeout, but lately it is leaving much to be desired, the portions are no longer the same, the meat is not the best and there is no protein in the soups, whether beef or fish. Attention soon please so they can keep their customers“

“This place is amazing - not only did they go above and beyond to help me support a dear friend in her time of need and without hesitation, and were so kind and professional, but my friend told me that the food was so delicious, it was presented so beautifully, and everyone ate and enjoyed all of it. A truly incredible place, with incredible food, and a heart/soul to match. Thank you! And a special THANK YOU to Dee for all of the above! (And, if you couldn't tell, I cannot recommend it enough.)“

“So happy we reached out to Ridhima for our daughter’s hunger games -Mocking Jay theme birthday party. The cake was delicious to eat and gorgeous. Pictures don’t do it justice. Ridhima is very easy to work with and v patient. Highly recommend Sweet Kneads!“

“The perfect chocolate cake. It was moist, decadent chocolate cake perfectly layered with like a thicker chocolate pudding, and then it was topped off with chocolate crumbles .... giving it an extra oomph/ perfect textureAlso got the ginger snap - has a nice ginger taste, which is what one would look for.I'm definitely going back.“

“Great bakery and coffee shop! The place is neat and well maintained, The birthday cake I ordered was so good and beautifully decorated, the cupcakes , cake pops, empanadas , quipes so yummy , good food, absolutely love it! I’ll definitely recommend it.“

“We recently used Anthony’s catering for a small birthday gathering at my house. I was really impressed with the food, the service, and reasonable prices. The baked ziti was really delicious, reminding me of my grandmom’s Italian cooking and much better than standard catering fare. The salad was very fresh with strawberries and a yummy tangy dressing, and the cheesecake was some of the best I’ve ever had. Also, when they needed to substitute the toffee topping on the cheesecake I ordered, they went above and beyond to find a suitable sub for us, offering lots of yummy alternatives (we went with pecan and salted caramel - YUM!). Anthony’s is going to be my new go-to when I’m entertaining and don’t want to cook!“

“Thank you sooooo much for the cake!!!! It was delicious! It was my mom’s b-day today, and she absolutely loved it! My mom said, “give her 5 stars” My Dad and brother also loved the cake a lot. It was super tasty! Again, thank you so much!!!!?☺️❤️“

“I have been going here for over a decade and still enjoy the visits every time. Their service is great, portions are generous and the food leans more towards authentic Colombian cuisine. The food is excellent for reasonable prices. Always worth the stop! Our server is usually Liliana, she’s very charismatic and attends very well.“

“Everything is delicious and the owners and people working there are so nice. We frequently go and sit there as it has a great atmosphere. We also placed a large order for a party and the owner himself delivered an item we forgot at pick up. Amazing food and coffee and even more amazing service!“

“Amazing little gem! Exquisite attention to detail in their delicious desserts. Texture, flavor, presentation and quality of ingredients are 5 star. Super helpful and friendly staff and lovely decor. Coffee and tea were great too. Highly recommend!!!“

“Omg. I visited here for a late afternoon iced latte and I am so glad I did.The place is cuh-uteeeee, pastel colors. They serve guests their coffee/cappuccino drinks with the cutest little trays and glass jars.Oh and I had the MOST DELICIOUS cookie.. It's called Captain Crunch Cookie. ?.The staff is attentive and made us feel welcomed the moment we walked in.I'm definitely coming back!!!“

“First time at Frappe Joe and it was soooo good the coffee was amazing. I got a turkey bacon egg and cheese bagel and omg just so good!! And their Raspberry Crumbcake. And I believe the owner who helped me bc I looked so lost was soo nice to me and figured out my coffee order and everything. Super nice staff and good food, coffee and pastry!“

“Staff was very friendly, chill atmosphere. Everything we had was delicious; chopped salad w/chick pea tuna salad, turkey sandwich, potato salad, cookie dough bite. Definitely get the iced mint lime ginger tea or the hibiscus tea.Be sure to scan the QR code for the full menu with expanded descriptions and additional items.Vegetarian options: All vegan“

“A quick in and out spot. I can see why it’s called crumbl. Lol the cookie crumbles and melts away. It tastes really good. A huge cookie. $5… average price for this day and age (but it’s also a decent size cookie).A secret tip: towards the end of the night, they’ll obviously start running low on stock. So either try going earlier, or order ahead. I say a secret tip because my husband and I ordered ahead. (The first time we went, they did not have any fancier flavors left; so we just ended up leaving.) This time, we were smarter and ordered ahead and also were able to get to the location around 9:30 pm. (Compared to the 10:30 first time).“

“An adorable cafe right across from the Westfield train station. The owners are super nice and helpful, while the space is very inviting and calming. The star attraction here is the cupcake, many varieties and like a work of art. Love all the ones I've tried thus far.“

“I would definitely consider myself a regular. Love their sandwiches and bakery items. The best part about this restaurant is their amazing and friendly staff. Everyone is just so nice and willing to help/answer any questions you have. The bakery is very relaxing so you could definitely get some work done if that's your cup of tea. The only negative I must comment on is that their sandwiches sit under a heated lamp so their bagels can get a bit soggy. P.S. order online as soon as the bakery opens because they do sell out very quickly. Especially on the weekends!“

“I discovered Love JoJo’s cookies at 90s con in CT last weekend. I bought a half dozen. French toast, caramel kiss, peanut butter cup, chocolate chip, m&m, brookie. They were ALL amazing and my fiancé is a fan of them too. They have that homemade taste which I love! Definitely recommend!“

“I try to visit this place anytime I am in New Jersey. NYC quality bakery in NJ. That’s pretty hard to find in my experience. The price is right for how high quality everything is. Staff is always friendly, the place is always clean, and in the new location at Artie’s it was fun to see the place go from breakfast to lunch service and not feel rushed out. I’ll be back, I always am.“

“Thank you to the man at this location who helped my husband make my birthday extra special! His enthusiasm and care putting together a box of cinnamon rolls for us to enjoy was the first thing my husband mentioned when we opened up this birthday treat to enjoy. Great customer service and experience at this location - definitely come here if you're in the mood for Cinnabon!“

“We had a private dinner experience for my husband’s birthday. The food was delicious and it felt like we were having a big dinner party at home - the atmosphere was perfect and our guests loved it. Laura and her staff were amazing. I cannot recommend Farinolio enough!“

“Ordered a gluten free, sugar free cake for my friends birthday. We were blown away by how good it was! Everyone loved it and would have never known there was no sugar!! Everyone who works there is super friendly also when we had questions about what was in the cake! 10 out of 10!!“

“I needed a birthday cake or a kosher cake and they accommodate me the same day with a delicious round chocolate babka,and they deliver it to me all the way to roselle excellent service I highly recommend ?Dietary restrictions: My friend does not eat pork of any kind we need kosher for him. He's from Ghana“

“I'm a regular customer and the cakes I get from them never disappoints! They're affordable compared to other bakeries around the area, and with a small household like ours we don't need a huge cake for celebrations. Their size and portions are just right for us. The weekend specials are such good deals so we always keep an eye on what they would be each month. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I'm pretty sure at this point they remember me considering how often I stop by lol.“

“The service was great, the food amazing, thanks guys has been a couple of years that have not the chance to eat quality Colombia food.You guy were an amazing option to tried in my visit to Newark. Thank you for your quality, service and exceptional food.“

“Visited 2 times—first the bakery during a pit stop for some sweets, and then the restaurant the next Saturday evening for a big family dinner. Pablo and Octavio made our night a wonderful one! The majority of my in laws had not experienced Colombian cuisine/culture until this evening. From the authentic ingredients and aguardiente cocktails, to the lively entertainment we went home well fed and with great memories!“

“I went last Saturday with my sister, who lives right down the road. We each purchased 6 cookies , alittle expensive at 3.00 each, but they were delicious. I had the chocolate chip, biscoff, and M&M. My sister got chocolate chip, rocky road and biscoff. watch out Dee's Cookies we'll be back !! Hopefully next time you have peanut butter cookies.“

“Roxanne has been nothing but amazing. I have order three cakes from her and each time she did not disappoint. She responds quickly, she is able to execute the idea perfectly, not only does her cakes look amazing but they are as equally delicious.Roxanne thank you for your professionalism, cleanliness and delicious cakes.I would highly recommend her for all future events.“

“My favorite bakery! I've had cheesecakes, cookies, upside down pineapple cake, croissants, carrot cake, cream puffs and cupcakes from here.We ALWAYS order our cheesecakes from here for every occasion.Highly reccomend for your sweet tooth.“

“This is such a cute bakery! They have a perfect array of cookies, cupcakes, scones, and other goodies! I've tried the scones, royal frosted cookies, and now the lemon loaf (GF) and have loved them all. It does tend to be busy but the staff is friendly and moves you on through. There is limited outdoor seating nearby so plan to bring your goodies outside or to the car. Prices are not listed for pastries and it isn't cheap - but I say worth it!“

“The hot food bar was great! But the reason I went there was for the empanadas. They weren't hot and one of them was so hard I almost broke a tooth. The filling was seasoned very well, but they weren't filled greatly. Maybe 70/100 filled. The service was great, kind staff and all that. I just was expecting a WOW from how this place was recommended and all I had was MEHParking: Just a few spots in a parking lotWheelchair accessibility: There's a ramp for wheelchairs“

“This spot is definitely a hidden gem.The location is conveniently located but the parking may be a bit difficult depending on what time you go.The service is wonderful! The young lady who served us was truly attentive & listened to all of our vegan needs. The food was amazing!! Fresh & super tasty!!We had the vegan sliders, waffle fries, vegan lo-mein, & the burrito grande. This location has portions down packed!! You get a great amount of food for what you pay for & quality taste. Our drinks were made to perfection!! Passion mint lemonade left me speechless!! Getting that every single time now.If you have any dog allergies be mindful of the fact that there is a business dog on premise. She did not bother anyone nor was she a nuisance. Something to be mindful of if you have allergies to dogs.We will definitely be returning.Thank you guys!!!Dietary restrictions: Vegan friendly!!“

“I've only ordered the rocher cake from them so far. Service was great, the website at the time said there is at least 48 hours turnaround time. I reached out to ask if I can get it sooner and they saved one for me! Communication was smooth and the staff were friendly and helpful when I picked up my cake. The cake itself is really rich so if you love ferrero rocher and chocolate cake in general this is the cake for you! Personally it's too sweet for my liking, but I would love to try other cakes as well. It is on the pricier side. Would love to come back and try their coffee and pastries!“

“I ordered my daughters 2nd birthday cake and we were so amazed! Did such a beautiful amazing job! Absolutely gorgeous cake, just like the photos I provided during consultation, amazingly yummy, just a show stopper! Everyone at the party kept saying how beautiful the cake looked and how delicious it tasted. Thank you so much! Can’t wait to order more cakes from you!“

“Had breakfast there Saturday morning. First time eating there and everything was great. Cute little place to eat. Service was excellent prices were great. We loved everything we ate. We had a sausage and egg on a croissant, guava and cheese pastry and scrambled eggs with plantains and Arepa. we also took home quite a few pastries. That were delicious will definitely be going back again.“

“Loved this panederia. We had a craving for a Puerto Rican style breakfast sammie, and the place we wanted to try in Newark was a bit too far, so we took a chance here and we were more than happy. Happy to pay the toll anytime to get fresh bread and breakfast!“

“This was my first time having a mochinut and it was absolutely delightful!!! Their taro mochinut has been my favorite flavor so far. The texture is sooo good. It's both chewy like mochi and doughy like a donut, the perfect mixture of both! Not too heavy and not too sweet. And their variety of flavors is amazing and unique! I can't wait to go back and have some more. I can tell the staff there work hard to pump out all these donuts and with such quality too! Please keep doing what you're doing!“

“This is one of my mom's favorite places for coffee. Everything I've tried at Liv Breads is delicious. All the croissants are amazing, but the nutella croissant is ridiculously good. The sandwiches are all fresh, healthy, and satisfying. The coffee is excellent. I love the samples you can try as you wait in line. Had to purchase the cardamon bun after tasting the sample. It is a unique pastry I haven't seen elsewhere, and it is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and crunchy. Going back soon to try the baguette which looks delicious.“

“The most delicious eggplant parmigiana sandwich I have had in almost forever!!! Just the perfect balance of everything! And the BREAD! Beyond fabulous. I drove 36 miles to try this bread and I’m soooo glad I did. I will be back a lot!! My photo does not do this deliciousness any justice , just trust me!!!“

“Ordered delivery to a hotel by the airport- delicious and still hot - they even called with an question about my order (I tried to call them but no answer), fresh food and great value. Had breakfast plate, fruit tart (good size), the beef patty and Cobb salad, large portions and fresh!“

“This was my first time trying this bakery after reading both the positive and negative reviews about it. It seems that they worked hard to improve the customer service yet i encountered one female employee at the bakery section that had an attitude, for absolutely no reasons, during one of my two visits . Other employees were neutral, they are just here to take your order and give you the box and that's it. No welcoming atmosphere, no good morning, no smiles, just the "Hi, how can i help you" or "next".Maybe because the bakery is always super busy employees are a little stressed, but even if this is the case, with little training they can be more professional and show some warm hospitality. Customers usually perceive a bakery as their own kitchen area, they step in anticipating the warmth of own place, especially early in the morning when they need good vibes at the start of a new fresh day. And this is mutual by the way, like if employees share a smile or a warm greeting they will also be rewarded a warm smile back and this will automatically boost their moods and take away all the workload stress. Overall, i liked the quality customer service at the deli section more than the bakery section. At the deli counter, employees were keen on answering my questions patiently as it was my first visit. While at the bakery section, they are acting like robots with a pokerface, they hurry you up and as i mentioned above, get an attitude that instantly makes you feel uncomfortable and sorry about coming here at 6 a.m. in the morning. So, this is my sincere advice in this department. As for the food quality, they need to improve their sandwiches as they lack this one magic touch that makes all the difference. Their sandwiches are typically made based on the classic catalog instructions; very straight forward process that you personally can prepare, even better, at your own kitchen. As for the bakery pastry, it was fresh and come in many varities. Some items were good like the Crème brûlée, but it had a strong egg taste! The cannoli was really good, so was the old fashion no sugar roll and the cinnamon roll. I tried the pastéis de nadas but i personally found it below average. I also tried the almonds orange cup but it tasted like cherry medicine instead, with zero almonds orange flavor! The pecan roll was good. The curved crescent roll was way better in taste than the straight croissant, no clue why! I might try the white napoleon next time. Overall, the best of the bakery section is by all means the melhada bread; no fat, no sugar, no dairy and no yeast. THIS, i will stay loyal to, period. Other than that, i would go grab one or two pastry items from time to time and until they improve the quality of sandwiches, i don't think i would try them again. Yet, i must say "Thanks" to the smiley friendly welcoming ladies at the deli section.“

“Those empanadas are delicious!Baked with delicious chicken or beef filling. Their desserts are portioned for the perfect bite. Calm environment and very nice people. Definitely recommend!I've come to the place more than 5 times. I live about 1 hour away, but enjoy making my trip here.“

“Everything I got was so delicious! I'm very picky with chocolate chip cookies as I am an experienced baker myself, but the nutella filled cookie definitely hit the spot and passed my approval :) the brownie bar was super fudgy and not too sweet. I'll be a returning customer for sure!“

“It is a place that is characterized by its friendliness and excellent service, its meals are delicious, its atmosphere is cozy, and the staff always makes you feel at home!!! You definitely can't leave without visiting this wonderful place??“

“Natale’s is our go to for birthday cakes. It’s usually pretty reliable in terms of taste and prices. They make a delicious pineapple and black forest cake.However, I’m slightly disappointed by the in person customer experience. The whole process feels a bit rushed. They have a pretty nice collection of baked items, but no names/ingredients or prices. Am I expected to know what each of them is called, when ordering with the person behind the counter? It also feels like on busy days, I don’t want to spend time asking a bunch of questions and have the people behind me wait.Letting people browse and having names and prices would improve the in person experience considerably in my opinion.But definitely recommend for delicious reasonably priced baked goods and cakes.“

“Idr her name I think she’s the owner.. my sister Tiffany took me here and the food was AMAZING I had breakfast there again today! It’s the cutest cafe and they have WiFi so if you’re working you can just sit in and enjoy your food while working! It’s PEEFECT“

“I have been coming to Papa Ganache for years. First in Matawan and now Cranford location because it is closer to me. The treats are always delicious but I want to shout out the customer service and staff. I have noticed in this day and age customer service is few and far between.But not here at PG! Specifically Carter!!! Carter is always so pleasant and kind no matter how many questions I may have about a product. I appreciate your kindness Carter!!! Thank you for showing me there are still kind people in this world.“

“first off let me say their customer service is wonderful. the lady over the phone was very helpful and courteous with my order and making sure the cupcakes gets to its location on time. the cupcakes were also beautiful in decoration and presentation also were very delicious. my wife loved it from the delivery to the dinner table. It was a hit in everyway possible. I will be ordering again and i recommend everyone at least try it once for your special someone or occassion.“

“Great little neighborhood luncheonette. All day breakfast and lunch. Staff is super friendly and helpful.Not a huge menu, but exactly what was needed for a late breakfast as I waited for the bus to NY that stops just down the block.The fresh coffee and orange juice were on point.To eat i had a 3 egg veggie omelet with toast and home fries. I asked for hot sauce and was offered their homemade hot sauce, with a warning that it was very hot. It was quite hot, but in all the best ways. A perfect compliment to my meal.If I lived or worked nearby, I would be here all the time, but alas I was just visiting.Thanks for a great meal!“

“I had the pleasure of ordering my daughter's 6th birthday cake from Edos bakery, and I couldn't be happier with the experience.In short, this bakery is a gem, and I highly recommend them for any special occasion. They made my daughter's 6th birthday memorable with a cake that not only looked amazing but also tasted divine. Thank you for your outstanding service!“