The best bakeries & sweet shops in North Jersey

Cozy bakery for sweet treats, coffee and breakfast bites, plus sandwiches.

6909 JFK Blvd E (Guttenberg)

Bakery turning out fresh baked goods ranging from cookies and muffins to cakes.

713 Broadway (Bayonne)

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

693 Lyons Ave (Irvington)

Quick-serve bakery serving breakfast and roast meats like carne asada.

377 Fairview Ave (Fairview)

Charming bakery selling an array of allergy-friendly treats, including cakes and cookies.

528 Springfield Ave (Berkeley Heights)

High-end bakery producing custom-decorated cakes for special occasions, European pastries & pies.

176 Kinderkamack Rd (Park Ridge)

Bustling neighborhood bakery crafting cupcakes, brownies & other confections in a quaint setting.

3 Beechwood Rd (Summit)

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

290 Elmwood Ave (Maplewood)

Bakery offering warm bread and donuts, among other baked goods.

8125 Bergenline Ave (North Bergen)

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

1422 Springfield Ave (Irvington)

Casual restaurant spotlighting Chilean comfort food, including empanadas, seafood, and desserts.

7312 Broadway (North Bergen)

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

64 4th Ave (East Orange)

Bakery serving cakes, cookies, cupcakes croissants, and other baked goods.

7553 Bergenline Ave (North Bergen)

Quaint bakeshop providing custom cakes for special occasions, plus cupcakes & other sweet treats.

718 Lafayette Ave (Hawthorne)

Family-run shop serving ice cream (soft-serve, Italian and sundaes) and shakes.

320 Fairview Ave (Fairview)

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

4015 56 Main St (City of Orange)

Small, casual dessert shop featuring a variety of ice creams (mostly homemade) and milkshakes, plus coffee.

27 Horseneck Rd Unit 101 (Fairfield)

Cakes, sandwiches and other baked goods, plus coffee and juice, in a clean space.

988 Stuyvesant Ave. (Union)

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

418 N 5th St (Newark)

Neighborhood bakery and cafe offering cookies, pies, cakes and pastries.

62 Elm St (Westfield)

Cuban bakery with a variety of sandwiches, cakes and other baked goods.

8201 Bergenline Ave (North Bergen)

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

140 Central Ave (East Orange)

Global chain of counters dispensing sweet & savory soft pretzels with a variety of toppings & dips.

2100 88th St (North Bergen)

Old-school scoop shop dispensing creative cones & other frozen treats in a homey, simple space.

1081 Stuyvesant Ave. (Union)

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

32 Buffington Ave (Irvington)

Bagel shop also serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, and smoothies, plus sandwiches.

153 Bergen Blvd (Fairview)

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

1353 Stuyvesant Ave. (Union)

Bread, pizza and rolls abound at this old-school Italian bakery stocking pizza dough, cookies, sfogliatelle and other baked goods, plus…

609 Chestnut St (Union)

Bakery turning out cookies, cupcakes, and cakes, including vegan options.

1019 Stuyvesant Ave. (Union)

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

560 Main St Apt 8 (East Orange)

Home-based bakery creating custom cakes and other special-occasion treats.

6818 John F. Kennedy Blvd (Guttenberg)

Family-owned mainstay baking breads & colorful cakes, cookies & tarts since 1938.

185 Broad St (Summit)

Baking Chilean breads and pastries, plus serving shortcakes, sandwiches and empanadas.

7714 Bergenline Ave (North Bergen)

Dessert shop offering rotating and unique flavors of gelato and sorbet, plus coffee.

500 Washington St (Hoboken)

Family-owned bakery turning out cupcakes, macarons, and cookies in a variety of flavors.

88 Hudson St (Hoboken)

Casual spot featuring a wide variety of ice cream paletas and toppings, plus frozen yogurt.

932 Washington St (Hoboken)

Handcrafted, bite-sized treats to enjoy with coffee or take away.

152 Newark St. (Hoboken)

Cozy bakery serving up French croissants, cakes and pastries.

200 61st St (West New York)

Cozy cafe turning out pastries such as croissants, rugelach, and babka, plus coffee.

720 Monroe St Store - E101 (Hoboken)

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

30 Mall Dr W (Jersey City)

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

312 Central Ave (Jersey City)

Relaxed restaurant dishing up Colombian breakfast, lunch, and dinner options such as empanadas.

2821 Bergenline Ave (Union City)

Bakery and cafeteria specializing in Tuscan dishes such as focaccia sandwiches, biscotti, and espresso.

201 Washington St (Hoboken)

Argentinean bakery/cafe prepping various pastries, cakes & savory items like empanadas & sandwiches.

6510 Bergenline Ave (West New York)

Bakery and cafe serving breakfast items, Latin breads, pastries and cakes.

3403 Bergenline Ave (Union City)

Ice cream shop featuring hard and soft-serve options, plus bubble waffles, slushies, and floats.

1122 Washington St (Hoboken)

Cookie shop baking a variety of flavors including vegan options, fresh out of the oven.

113 Washington St (Hoboken)

Casual eatery featuring breakfast-to-dinner Colombian fare plus baked goods, shakes & coffee drinks.

420 32nd St (Union City)

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

2816 Palisade Ave (Weehawken Township)

Family-owned bakery & cafe doling out strudels & other German pastries, plus breakfast & light fare.

332 Washington St (Hoboken)

Casual place for homemade ice creams, floats and cookies 'n cream, plus coffee.

214 Jefferson St (Hoboken)

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

465 Central Ave (Jersey City)

Charming cafe whipping up frozen treats and bubble teas alongside sweet eats, sandwiches and waffles.

4514 Park Ave (Weehawken Township)

Humble counter-serve offering featuring traditional Cuban pastries, sandwiches & coffee.

4211 Bergenline Ave (Union City)

Popular, long-standing parlor offering homemade ice cream, Italian ice & gelato in multiple flavors.

2 Union Ave (Paterson)

Bakery and coffee shop featuring sourdough bread, plus pastries, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast treats.

184 Essex St (Millburn)

Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.

25 US-22 (Springfield)

Family-owned kosher bake shop since 1997 providing Turkish breads, pastries & desserts in 24/7 digs.

103 Hazel St (Paterson)

Eatery and bakery specializing in custom cakes, pastries and bread.

244 US-46 (Fairfield)

Small bakery dishing up classic Colombian eats, plus coffee, fresh bread and bakery items.

550 North Ave D (Union)

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

376 Central Ave (Jersey City)

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156 S Main St (Hackensack)

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2 Treat Pl (Newark)

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

806 Summer Ave (Newark)

Casual eatery offering a variety of gluten-free, keto, dairy-free and vegan baked goods, plus cakes, cookies and brownies.

55B River Rd (Bogota)

Neighborhood mainstay known for an assortment of specialty cakes, cookies, pies & strudel.

325 Broad Ave (Palisades Park)

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

204 1st Ave (Newark)

Quaint counter serve offering colorful baked goods such as cookies, cakes, scones & whoopie pies.

622 Valley Rd (Montclair)

Familiar and mini-sized treats like cupcakes, cakes and cookies are baked on site at this bakery.

228 Halsey St (Newark)

Italian bakery whipping up contemporary pastries, plus gelato, and wedding cakes.

109 E Main St (Ramsey)

Family-run spot for an array of pastries, breads & cakes, plus a deli counter doling out sandwiches.

1027 Chestnut St (Roselle)

Casual chocolate shop at American Dream doling out free samples of its truffles and other treats.

American Dream Mall, 1 American Dream Wy (East Rutherford)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

749 Bloomfield Ave Unit B (West Caldwell)

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

37 Commerce St (Newark)

Longstanding sweets shop featuring a wide range of chocolate candies as well as pretzels.

851 Broadway (Bayonne)

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

1 Towne Centre Apt 1011 (Cliffside Park)

Bakeshop specializing in custom cakes and desserts for all occasions, including weddings and birthday parties.

137 Stuyvesant Ave (Lyndhurst)

Italian breads, prepared foods & deli sandwiches, plus imported sundries, in this no-frills bakery.

120 Leuning St (South Hackensack)