When it comes to dessert, the Garden State is full of sweet treats that will make your mouth water. From the delicious babka at Liv Breads in Millburn and Short Hills to the petite vanilla custards with fruits at Antoinette Boulangerie in Red Bank and the mouth-watering combinations of sweet and spicy treats at Dulce Artisanal Pastry in Collingswood, we’ve gathered the most gram-worthy desserts in NJ you need to check out. Scroll down for some of the best bakeries in New Jersey to satisfy any sweet tooth—and don’t worry if you’re gluten-free; we’ve got a guide to gluten-free bakeries and restaurants, too. (featured photo credit: Antoinette Boulangerie)
Here Are Some Of The Best Bakeries In New Jersey
502 Baking Company
502 is known area-wide for its award-winning key lime pie as well as high-quality scratch-baked pies, brownies, carrot cake squares, and many other distinctive treats.
502 Brick Boulevard, Brick, NJ 08723
Antoinette Boulangerie
This boutique French Bakery has everything you’d expect to find in Paris—fruit and almond tarts, danishes, and dark chocolate mousse.
32 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Brownie Points Bakery
This homemade bakeshop is known for classic treats like Sugar Stars and its unique donut-meets-muffin treat, a Duffin, which comes in core flavors like cinnamon sugar, chocolate, and raspberry jam, as well as seasonal ones that change each week (pumpkin chocolate chip, anyone?).
3 Beechwood Road, Summit, NJ 07901
Casciano Coffee Bar & Sweetery
From freshly roasted coffee to sweet treats like biscotti, cheesecakes, Danish, and savory scones, Casciano has something for everyone at their coffee bar and bakery.
212 Bellevue Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Choc • O • Pain French Bakery and Cafe
This French-style patisserie has five locations in Hudson County and offers delivery and bread subscriptions. Try one of their famous French tarts, like Lemon Curd and Cherry, or their Flourless Chocolate Heaven Cake.
Locations in Hoboken, Downtown, and Uptown, Jersey City, and Jersey City Heights
Double Batch Bakery
Double Batch is an online-only bakery where you must preorder for pickup (they also have a walk-up window), but that shouldn’t deter you from trying their lush, fresh-from-the-oven cakes, tarts, brownies, and cookies, which feature a daily changing selection.
1102 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Dulce Artisanal Pastry
Indulge in delicious artisanal cookies, savory options, and desserts at one of the best bakeries in New Jersey. From Dulce Chocolate Tarts to Milk Chocolate Pecan Brown Butter Mousse Cake to Coconut Macaroons, there’s something for everyone at Dulce.
740A Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Erie Coffee Shop and Bakery
Enjoy the unusual treats from this small-batch bakery, including Olive Oil Citrus Cakes, Rosemary Thyme Cookies, and Chocolate Blackout Cake. Of course, every cake needs a cup of Joe—savor their fresh coffee roasted in Brooklyn, NY.
10 Franklin Place, Rutherford, NJ 07070
Liv Breads: Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar
This family-owned bakery brings a touch of European cafe culture to Millburn and The Mall at Short Hills, where cookies, cakes, and specialties like Toffee Cinnamon Pecan Babka are made from scratch using organic and gourmet ingredients.
Located in Millburn and Short Hills
Maeberrie Market
This Insta-worthy market and cafe in Monmouth County offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch, as well as delish sandwiches, beverages, and sweets.
504 Main Street, Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
Mueller’s Bakery
Right near the shore, this bakery is sure to hit the spot with its famous crumb cake, which is worth the visit. They also have pound cake, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and special diet options.
80 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742
Papa Ganache
You’ll be drooling over these classic favorites, such as donuts, cookies, cakes, and brownies, all made with strictly vegan and gluten-free ingredients.
Locations in Matawan, Cranford, and Manasquan
Styertowne Bakery
Since 1949, Styertowne Bakery has been serving some of NJ’s most mouth-watering baked goods, even winning four times for NJ’s best Crumb Cake. You can even get it delivered right to your door.
1039 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07012
Sweet T’s Bakeshop
You can’t go wrong here with a menu of bars, cake pops and bombs, pies, and more. For your next occasion, order one of their custom-decorated cakes in flavors like their award-winning champagne white chocolate caramel, tres leches, or blackberry cabernet (yum).
14 Kings Court, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
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