Rispoli’s Pastry Shop (Hawthorne)

Rispoli Bakery is my absolute go-to for ALL occasions! Their desserts and pastries are always top-notch—beautifully crafted, incredibly delicious, and made with such artistry and care. The entire team is so professional, friendly, and an absolute pleasure to work with. When it came to catering my husband’s 40th birthday, there was no question—I knew Rispoli Bakery was the only choice! I was overwhelmed with so many event details and had no idea what kind of cake or dessert selection I wanted. Enter Rose—an absolute lifesaver! She guided me through the entire selection process, offering expert recommendations on flavors, quality, and variety. I sent over an inspiration photo for the cake, and when I saw the final result, I was speechless. Rispoli didn’t just match the photo—they far exceeded it! It was a true masterpiece, and I was so moved that I actually cried when I saw it (lol). The dessert spread was so impressive. Every single guest raved about how incredible everything tasted, constantly asking, “Where are these amazing desserts from?!” Thanks to Rose and the team’s thoughtful recommendations, every choice was a home run. I cannot say enough good things about Rose and the entire Rispoli Bakery family. Their talent, professionalism, and warm, welcoming nature make them a joy to work with. Thank you for making my husband’s birthday so special—you’ve gained a lifelong customer! ♡

I ordered pastries for 2 Christmas gatherings...they were excellent
Rose Lonis delivered them as well..great service...thank you.

Amazing family owned bakery! Love going here for all their homemade items from lobster tails, to cannolis, sausage bread and individual tiramisus. So much better than a national chain and the service is the best! Rose took great care of us!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing treats! Thank you to Rose for all your help. You were so very helpful! Happy Holidays!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this bakery! Rose is the best! She makes you feel welcome, she cares about you and she makes the best espresso in town! Her recommendations are on point! You can trust sweet Rose!

My husband I stopped here. They were busy. They had numbers in the front to take but didn’t use the ticketing system. The line was chaotic, and it was unclear where it began or ended. If they used the ticketing system, that would have helped. It was impossible to see all of the choices due to how crowded it was, so I just let my husband choose a few things for us to try. The pastries were good, but they need to get their ordering process and service together a bit better when things are busy.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Cannolis & Lobster Tails are delicious! Great customers service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I stopped with my friend Maureen, since I was craving lobster tails. We were lucky that Rose was there cause my friend wasn’t sure what to get. She was super helpful. And kudos for upselling !! �

Made a road trip from PA for some true Italian pastries made in house. Totally worth the 2-hour drive! So many choices we will be making regular trips. Friendly staff that makes you feel like you are home, especially Rose!! They even make some Gluten free items. Plus, they carry some other Italian items such as pasta & pasta sauce. Go check it out!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I recently moved to Ridgewood, NJ and came across Rispoli’s in the neighboring town of Hawthorne. I cannot give this wonderful establishment enough accolades. The baked goods are phenomenal, it is immaculately clean with a large open kitchen, and the help are the sweetest!! My kids love “grandma Ro”. She always engages with my kids and loves on them! If you’ve not been, it’s a must.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Drove 2 hours from Pennsylvania to get some goodies and definitely worth the trip!! Great staff and amazing family business, Rose was super helpful during our visit! Can’t wait to come back soon and try more since there is so much to choose from! Definitely worth the stop if you are in the area or want to make road trip out of it!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free Options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Tails, Cannoli

This bakery is awesome. Thank you so much to Rose. She is great. She helped me and supported me through my cancer journey. Always uplifting, with a smile and a good word. Thank you to all of you. You have made such a difference to our town.
God

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Drove 2 hours from Pennsylvania to get some goodies and definitely worth the trip!! Great staff and amazing family business, Rose was super helpful during our visit! Can’t wait to come back soon and try more since there is so much to choose from! Definitely worth the stop if you are in the area or want to make road trip out of it!

This is a must go place in NJ! Guarantee you've never had a lobster tail as good as theirs. Rispoli's lobster tails are filled with custard as opposed to icing making this the softest and creamiest filling. Words don't do justice to it so you'll just have to try yourself! I also appreciate that they're open on most holiday mornings so you can pick up freshly made desserts for your later festivities. Staff is always super kind and the place is warm & inviting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Tails

There is no place better! Amazing service and staff and the food is second to none. We have a big group of friends who needed desserts for their families for Thanksgiving. We contacted Rispolis of Hawthorne, spoke with Rose, she took care of our order and everything was prepared exactly how we requested and ready first thing Thanksgiving morning. She was amazing! Great service, great staff, and great food. I highly recommend this bakery.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cupcake, Italian Cheesecake, Cheesecake, Lobster Tails, Mozzarella and Tomato Foccacia, Assorted Cookies, Croissant, Birthday Cake, Brick Oven Baguette, Cannoli, Crumb Cake, Pasticiotti, Wedding Cake