The best bakeries & sweet shops in Union

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

693 Lyons Ave (Irvington)

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

290 Elmwood Ave (Maplewood)

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

1422 Springfield Ave (Irvington)

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

988 Stuyvesant Ave.

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

418 N 5th St (Newark)

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

140 Central Ave (East Orange)

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

1081 Stuyvesant Ave.

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

32 Buffington Ave (Irvington)

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

1353 Stuyvesant Ave.

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

609 Chestnut St

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

1019 Stuyvesant Ave.

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

185 Broad St (Summit)

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)

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

465 Central Ave (Jersey City)

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)

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

550 North Ave D

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

376 Central Ave (Jersey City)

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)

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

806 Summer Ave (Newark)

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

204 1st Ave (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…

228 Halsey St (Newark)

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

1027 Chestnut St (Roselle)

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

37 Commerce St (Newark)