50 Best Bakeries near Rutherford

“Erie is amazing. Highly recommend - coffee is absolutely the best - lattes and all different flavors - hot and cold! The banana bread is my favorite but All of the different baked goods are to die for! Never had anything but excellent here. The owners and the baristas and ALL of the staff are friendly and truly provide the BEST service! If I lived in Rutherford I’d be here every day!“

“I stopped in for some pastries and ended up leaving with so much more than just something sweet. The macaroons were absolutely delicious, perfectly crisp on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. You can really tell they’re made with care.

What truly made my experience, though, was Renee. She was incredibly kind, welcoming, and just radiated such positive energy. She had no idea I was having a really hard day, but her attitude genuinely lifted my spirits more than she probably realizes. It’s rare to come across someone who makes that kind of impact in such a simple interaction.

Between the amazing treats and the even better service, I’ll definitely be coming back.

(P.S) I’m the girl that was sitting in the car!

Thank you buttercup!“

“Best bakery I’ve ever been in.“

“This cute bake shop is small, but dense, providing various flavors and products that are hard to find vegan. The cake truffles (Red Velvet and Fudge Brownie) were amazing—fudgy and flavorful on the inside with just enough icing. The cupcakes (tiramisu and Old Skool) were moist with rich filling at the center and a sufficient amount of frosting. Sweet Avenue deserves their due. I hope I can return one day to try more! Updated from previous review on 2026-08-20“

“Great friendly coffee shop in Rutherford - variety of pastries and coffees - my go to place since moving here.“

“The best coffee and pastry in the world!“

“if you love SE Asian food lady Wong is the one to follow“

“My husband and I made the long drive yesterday (2 1/2 hrs each way) from upstate NY to visit our daughter in NYC just for the day. While strolling around her neighborhood we came upon your lovely bakery and cafe and after eyeing the beautiful carrot cake in the window, we had to go in. Carrot cake is my favorite sweet treat. There were so many beautiful choices, but we got 2 slices of carrot cake to take back home with us. After the long drive back home we were really looking forward to a piece of cake and a cup of coffee. I opened one of the beautifully packed boxes, which revealed an enormous slice of yumminess!! The slice was big enough for at least 3 people. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Everything about this cake was phenomenal. The frosting was outstanding, the cake was so flavorful and moist. It was the best we’ve ever had. We have enough left for a few days. I’m so glad we stopped in. It was a great way to end our lovely day in the city and will most certainly go back on our next trek in . I will also have to get our daughter pick up some baked goods when she’s coming home for a visit. I highly recommend Crumbly Cafe & Bakery😊😊“

“Great, Great everything delicious. Outdoor eating area only 4 tables.“

“The best strawberry cheesecake and chocolate covered cannolis I have ever had. 100/10, I’ll dream about these items forever lol.“

“Best pancakes on the eastern seaboard! Absolutely delicious maple butter! It’s the best breakfast anywhere in the world!!! 🥞🧇🥓🍁🧈🦋👐“

“Great staff, friendly, perfect coffee, and their desserts are simply AMAZING!“

“The pineapple pork bun at Mei Lai Wah is an absolute masterclass in contrasting textures and unapologetic flavors.
It is a heavy, comforting contradiction a hot, savory meat filling locked inside a sugary, crisp pastry shell. Because both the cookie crust and the barbecue glaze lean heavily into sugar, it is an intense flavor bomb. It can feel incredibly rich or even one-note after a while, but when you catch one fresh and steaming straight out of the oven, it is the ultimate sweet-and-savory comfort food.“

“We absolutely love the Kurly Kurdish shop. I had a Kurly kone with cherry vanilla ice cream. This is the best sweet treat. I recommend everyone stop in and try one!“

“The best macaroons. The crème brûlée and Ferrero rocher were my favs!“

“Russ & Daughters is always one of the places I look forward to visiting whenever I’m in New York.

Everything is incredibly fresh and delicious. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients, especially the fish and seafood. They have a great selection of fish, bagels, and all the classic combinations, and everything we tried was excellent.

What I also really appreciate is how clean and well-maintained everything feels. Even with so much seafood being prepared and served, you never get any feeling of messiness or poor hygiene. The whole place feels very professional and high-quality, and the level of service matches that.

Absolutely delicious, fresh, and worth coming back to. Every time I visit New York, I’m already looking forward to the day I can come back to Russ & Daughters again.“

“Best vegan chocolate croissant! Since the closure of Le Petit Monstre & L’impremiere, it was difficult to find a place that makes authentic and proper vegan croissants. Unregular nails it. Also had an excellent plant-based SEC on a round croissant. Excellent! Makes me wonder why they don’t just make everything vegan, no one would notice. Please open a vegan location in Williamsburg!“

“Kam Hing Coffee Shop — House of the Sponge Cake absolutely lives up to the name. 😂 The second you walk through the door, this place has so much personality. It feels old-school, busy, local, and full of character—the kind of place you immediately know has a story.

And then the sponge cake… OMFG. 😭 So simple, but SO GOOD. It’s unbelievably soft, fluffy, light, and basically melts in your mouth. I took one bite and immediately understood why people come here just for this.

No crazy toppings, no fancy presentation needed. Just a warm, fluffy sponge cake done RIGHT.

There are so many places to eat in Chinatown, but this is one I would absolutely tell people you have to try at least once. It truly deserves the “House of the Sponge Cake” name.“

“Adorable place for a tea, coffee and pastry! Delicious for eating in or takeaway to sit and enjoy the views of the city just down the block“

“Yummy, delicious, flavorful cookies, and friendly staff. We stood in line outside as they were super busy, but so worth it!“

“amazing hot chocolate and cakes. i am not sure the wait to sit in is worth it though as i felt a little rushed. but to take away you wont be dissapointed.“

“Yummy, delicious, flavorful cookies, and friendly staff. We stood in line outside as they were super busy, but so worth it!“

“Employee owned co-op with a sliding scale pricing system for sandwiches. The concept alone is worth a visit.

But the sandwiches will keep you coming back. I got the Lucy and it was 🤌. As the kids say, 10/10 no notes. It was so good that my wife - who was hangry and wondered why it took 10 minutes (perfectly acceptable timing tbh) - no longer wondered why good things take time when she stole the other half of my sandwich. From the bread to the fillings to the ratio, bravo.

I will be back, I will be dragging my wife with me, and we will be pestering the extremely nice staff for their tasty treats. Can’t wait to try the desserts/pastries! What an awesome place to have in the neighborhood.“

“Amazingly delicious treats! We loved the cloud cake and earl grey puff! It’s to die for! The teas we bought were amazing too! I only have one request, please open up a store in Chicago so I can enjoy your amazing treats more regularly!“

“Sehr köstlich und empfehlenswert 😋“

“OMG...this IS the best sponge cake you'll have in NYC. I've had my fair share looking for one that compares to the original Kam Hing. The owner apprenticed with the original Kam Hing owner and finally opened his own cafe! Can't go wrong with the original flavor but the pandan coconut is sooooo goood! it's my new fav! This is my new go to place for sponge cakes!“

“Yummy, delicious, flavorful cookies, and friendly staff. We stood in line outside as they were super busy, but so worth it!“

“best macarons in NYC! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Super cute space I had found online! The laminated croissant breakfast sandwich was amazing! We definitely want to go back again to try more of their sweets they looked so good! Service was fast and they had a great playlist on when we were there! There is limited counter space but still had a few spots to enjoy your food right there!“

“Great customer service! Loved the cereal milk soft serve the most 🍦“

“This place is a NYC gem. The people on here giving one star reviews don’t get Sullivan (or food) and have also just decided to purposely get their knickers in a twist. Everything is sourdough based. So, no, Italian tourist, it won’t taste like a run-of-the-mill croissant. It’ll be different (and in many cases better). You don’t think they have enough bread? They sell out because they bake small batch. It’s not Whole Foods. Ingredients are absolutely top notch which is why you feel zero bloat from this food. This is the United States Top ingredients cost a lot. If you don’t like that, show it in how you vote. Best tastes in town here!“

“The new owners have brought a completely different level of energy and hospitality to the place. The service is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, and you can tell they are personally invested in making sure customers have a great experience. Me and my son had a breakfast and it was truly amazing.

Most importantly, the quality of the food and desserts has improved tremendously. Everything we tried was fresh and delicious, especially the baklava and Turkish pastries. Definitely worth trying.“

“👍the best, miss going there, eccellente“

“Delicious empanadas, and desserts! More than just cakes, stop in for a delicious treat like I did!!“

“Outstanding pastries! My favs are their black and white cookies, (best ever!), brownies and chocolate chip cookies. I find their blueberry muffins and cupcakes to be too small - very tiny.“

“We were in NYC for the weekend and I was told to check this place out. They definitely did not disappoint! Everything was delicious but now I need this in Buffalo….will always be on my list when we visit NYC!“

“Looking forward to my orders getting shipped“

“Bread Story is a charming bakery that delivers fresh, well-made breads and pastries with a comforting, homemade feel. The selection is simple but thoughtfully done, with balanced flavors and quality ingredients. It’s a cozy spot to grab a quick bite or something to go, and the consistency makes it easy to come back again and again.“

“Unbelievably good individual cheesecakes. Always fresh and really tasty. I definitely recommend this store.“

“I have been going here for years and absolutely love it. Service is always fabulous but today I was blown away. I ordered for pick up and was pulled into a meeting, causing me to come get my iced drink and hot sandwich 1 hour later than I was supposed to, leaving the drink melted and the breakfast sandwich cold. When I got there, Pedro didnt hesitate to offer to remake everything fresh for me. In a day where everything wasnt going my way, this gesture from him meant a lot to me.“

“Stumbled upon this lovely shop and tried their Portuguese egg tarts. They are absolutely delicious! The crust is beautifully layered and super crispy, while the filling has the perfect balance of sweetness and rich flavor. Definitely worth a visit if you're nearby!“

“Went bakery hopping that day. by far it has the best croissant. Even saved one for the next day, toasted it and tasted just as good. Staff was friendly too.“

“Really yummy bouncy cheesecake ❤️❤️❤️“

“I travel all the way from North Bergen to get my pastries. Rose is the best she’s always so kind and so nice. The Owner is amazing. Very nice people. The staff is amazing. Best desserts around.“

“Tony did an amazing job with our private graduation event, he was very attentive to all our needs and making sure everyone was happy. The food was amazing. Highly recommend and would definitely book another private event. Thank you so much Tony“

“I don't usually write long Google reviews, but after attending a buddy’s wedding in North Jersey recently, I had to drop one for this place.
Honestly, I’m not even a big cake guy, but the dessert setup at the reception caught my attention right away. They had this huge, multi-tiered custom wedding cake that looked awesome really clean work, not over the top, just super high quality. My wife and I were actually talking about how great it looked before they even cut into it.
When we finally got our slices, I expected the usual wedding cake thing: looks great, tastes like dry cardboard or straight sugar. But man, this thing was actually insane. Super moist, fresh, and tasted legit. I finished mine in about two minutes and ended up grabbing half of my wife’s slice too. It was so good I walked over to the groom during the party just to ask where they got it. He told me they had it custom designed at D’era House.
Finding a cake designer around North Jersey that makes something that actually tastes as good as it looks is pretty rare. I saved their info on my phone right then and there for our next family event.
If you’re looking for a solid wedding cake designer, custom made tiered cakes, or custom event cakes in Clifton or anywhere in the area, D’era House is 100% the real deal. Props to the baker! 💍🍰💪“

“I ordered scones from Mary O many times— they are always phenomenal, and even included the most lovely additions in the latest order when my note on ideal timing didn’t reach her in time. I can’t say enough good things about Mary’s skill and customer service! 💕“

“Amazing baked goods that are not the same played out options you find at most bakeries.“

“This is some of the best food around, full stop – and it just happens to be veg friendly. But beyond that, this is a very special establishment. It’s the kind of place where every single part of the experience reflects care and intention – from the menu, to the decor, down to the cutlery. The vibe is casual, and the folks working there are welcoming and make you feel taken care of. The cumulative experience makes for a level of hospitality that many more formal restaurants in the city have lost. I hope this place is around for many years to come.“

“Fantastic food, bit overpriced. But new stars in the neighbourhood. The Lady boss known as Fel Cassieli is actualy ex-pornstar and nude model Lenka Janistinova, a true beauty (playboy/Penthouse). And her friend is Michael Munzing, producer of SNAP ‘i’ve got the power’!!! So 3 times 5 stars from me ??“