The best bakeries & sweet shops in Kearny

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

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Fun mobile ice cream shop with a wide range of soft-serve options, plus milkshakes.

35 Pershing Ave (Newark)

Fun mobile ice cream shop with a wide range of soft-serve options, plus milkshakes.

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Curiosity by Nest

Bakeries & Sweets

Comfortable restaurant offering Japanese-fusion dishes & drinks, plus vegetarian options.

161 Midland Ave

Comfortable restaurant offering Japanese-fusion dishes & drinks, plus vegetarian options.

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Empabake Empanadas

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery and cafe known for empanadas and other Latin-inspired treats, plus breakfast options.

334 Belleville Turnpike (North Arlington)

Bakery and cafe known for empanadas and other Latin-inspired treats, plus breakfast options.

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Dunkin'

Bakeries & Sweets

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

29 Schuyler Ave (North Arlington)

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

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The Crepe Escape Kearny

Bakeries & Sweets

Laid-back eatery featuring sweet and savory crepes, plus waffles and ice cream.

502 Kearny Ave

Laid-back eatery featuring sweet and savory crepes, plus waffles and ice cream.

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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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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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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.

From the North Jersey newsletter, August 12, 2026

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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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