The best bakeries & sweet shops in East Orange

18 bakeries & sweet shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Bakeries & Sweets

Italian ices & frozen custards star at this counter-serve chain with a range of other cold treats.

693 Lyons Ave (Irvington)

“Italian ices & frozen custards star at this counter-serve chain with a range of other cold treats.”

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Dippy Sippy Ice Cream & Desserts

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed shop serving up a variety of ice cream flavors, as well as shakes, sundaes and banana splits.

290 Elmwood Ave (Maplewood)

“Relaxed shop serving up a variety of ice cream flavors, as well as shakes, sundaes and banana splits.”

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MIGAS Y MIEL BAKERY RESTAURANT

Bakeries & Sweets

Comfortable bakery featuring traditional Ecuadorian breads and cakes, plus a kids’ menu.

1422 Springfield Ave (Irvington)

“Comfortable bakery featuring traditional Ecuadorian breads and cakes, plus a kids’ menu.”

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Pure Love Bakeries

Bakeries & Sweets

Friendly bakery serving pies in slices or whole, for takeout or delivery.

64 4th Ave

“Friendly bakery serving pies in slices or whole, for takeout or delivery.”

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Sunsplash Caribbean Bakery, Takeout & Juice bar

Bakeries & Sweets

Informal counter serve doling out traditional Caribbean meat & vegetarian entrees & smoothies.

4015 56 Main St (City of Orange)

“Informal counter serve doling out traditional Caribbean meat & vegetarian entrees & smoothies.”

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Paramount Bakeries Inc

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery known for rye bread, such as Russian rye and borodinsky, plus Cuban and Italian varieties.

418 N 5th St (Newark)

“Bakery known for rye bread, such as Russian rye and borodinsky, plus Cuban and Italian varieties.”

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Dunkin'

Bakeries & Sweets

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

140 Central Ave

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

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America's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery turning out bread from scratch, including rolls, for delivery to farmers' markets.

32 Buffington Ave (Irvington)

“Bakery turning out bread from scratch, including rolls, for delivery to farmers' markets.”

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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Bakeries & Sweets

Italian ices & frozen custards star at this counter-serve chain with a range of other cold treats.

560 Main St Apt 8

“Italian ices & frozen custards star at this counter-serve chain with a range of other cold treats.”

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Häagen-Dazs

Bakeries & Sweets

Counter-service chain offering scoops of ice cream & sorbet plus sundaes, shakes & smoothies.

30 Mall Dr W (Jersey City)

“Counter-service chain offering scoops of ice cream & sorbet plus sundaes, shakes & smoothies.”

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Angel's Recipe Ice Cream & Crepes

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet crepes, rolled ice cream sundaes & bubble tea in a bright, cheery counter-service setting.

312 Central Ave (Jersey City)

“Sweet crepes, rolled ice cream sundaes & bubble tea in a bright, cheery counter-service setting.”

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Stack Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream and cookies are the focus of this shop that also features ice cream cakes.

465 Central Ave (Jersey City)

“Ice cream and cookies are the focus of this shop that also features ice cream cakes.”

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Dulce De Leche Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bright, stylish cafe offering Argentine lunch fare, plus gourmet pastries, cakes & cookies.

376 Central Ave (Jersey City)

“Bright, stylish cafe offering Argentine lunch fare, plus gourmet pastries, cakes & cookies.”

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2winspastryH&A

Bakeries & Sweets

2winspastryH&A is cranking out joy by the dozen, from ice cream donuts and kolaches to custom celebration cakes that actually taste as good…

2 Treat Pl (Newark)

“2winspastryH&A is cranking out joy by the dozen, from ice cream donuts and kolaches to custom celebration cakes that actually taste as good as they look. They even do keto and gluten free treats, so everyone in the group chat can say yes this week.”

From the Parsippany newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Keytlym Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Friendly bakery specializing in homemade sweets, sandwiches and breakfast bites.

806 Summer Ave (Newark)

“Friendly bakery specializing in homemade sweets, sandwiches and breakfast bites.”

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Calandra's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery for bread as well as cakes, cookies, pastries and muffins.

204 1st Ave (Newark)

“Bakery for bread as well as cakes, cookies, pastries and muffins.”

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Tonnie's Minis

Bakeries & Sweets

Since 1993, Tonnie's Minis has been turning out bite-size cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and nostalgic pies that taste like a warm hug from the…

228 Halsey St (Newark)

“Since 1993, Tonnie's Minis has been turning out bite-size cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and nostalgic pies that taste like a warm hug from the oven. Swing by this week when the sweet tooth hits, especially for lemon-topped minis, strawberry and red velvet, plus a sweet potato pie with buttery vibes.”

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Ashley’s Delicious Treats

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery (also featuring classes for customizing cakes) specializing in cupcakes and banana pudding, plus a selection of cookies and treats.

37 Commerce St (Newark)

“Bakery (also featuring classes for customizing cakes) specializing in cupcakes and banana pudding, plus a selection of cookies and treats.”

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