27 Best Bakeries near Bay Head

“Mueller’s Bakery gave us the wedding cake of our dreams. For our beach-themed cake, we wanted something unique, with a sense of humor, but still a bit romantic. So we sent them reference photos of my and my husband’s real-life bathing suits, and on top of our delicious two-tier cake, our toppers were two beach chairs and our little bathing suits made of fondant. (The joke was that our topper bride and groom ditched the cake and ran off skinny dipping.) They even put little footprints in the cookie-crumble sand on the top of the cake. We couldn’t have been more thrilled with how it turned out, and how it tasted!“

“Adorable place. The 4 of us got breakfast here Easter Sunday. The tofu scramble was awesome no fake cheese or unnecessary ingredients. We enjoyed the crunch wrap and the waffle was insanely good you good tell it was fresh and it was dense. We also had the chick’n which we enjoyed and the tempeh bacon. After we did take home peanut butter and cookie doe truffles which were shockingly good. We will definitely be back and recommend this place highly.You pick up a menu at the entrance and order all up front and then the food comes out in to go boxes. You can eat there or outside seating“

“My wonderful friend got Toni Marie and Les at the fabulous 502 Baking Company to make me a MANGO PIE!!!! And now it's on the regular menu!!!! It was absolutely incredible, as were all the goodies we brought home, including fabulous gluten-free almond raspberry cookies and carrot cake. Thank you all so much!!!!“

“I ordered a dozen bundtinis on line for my daughter’s birthday. They were ready when I arrived to pick them up and looked wonderful. They were so delicious. Everyone enjoyed them. They’re great to bring to someone’s home and perfect to serve at your own home. The shop is so cute. I will definitely be back!“

“JG came through in a pinch! What a lovely business and great sweets! I went with a dessert smorgasbord because everything looked so delicious! It was a hit for my daughter’s 15 birthday party. I am disappointed I forgot to get a jelly donut as someone came in while I was making my purchase and was gushing about them. Thank you so much! Will definitely recommend you guys.“

“The entire process from start to finish was effortless and the cake came out better than I'd envision. Highly recommended while trusting the process in designing with satisfactory outcome. Will be back soon for other ceremony events. Thanks again.“

“We love this tea house. The servers and employee there are supe kind. If you have any concerns or questions, don’t hesitate to ask them, they are very helpful. The place was clean and uniquely decorated. Very cute tea pots and tea cups. They have a pre fix meal option or you can do a la carte. We did the a la carte but will definitely try the pre fix next time. I recommend doing the bottomless tea. If you don’t finish your tea they give you a to go cup free of charge?There is parking in the front and they also have a parking lot in the back.“

“I was warmly greeted on my first visit today. Having eaten a pastry (for lunch!), and slicing up some sourdough for dinner I can say I'm torn between their savory and sweet choices. Fair prices, too, which don't reflect the Spring Lake 'tax' you often get charged in town!“

“This place is amazing! Oodles and oodles of delicious treats! So much to choose from. I stopped in to get a gift for a sick friend. Kathleen helped me pick out the best they had. She was so “sweet” and helpful! Very much appreciated her great service. Will definitely be back!“

“Been to this awesome shop many times. Last night I was gifted with free donuts ?. OMG HANDS down the best I've had. I'm glad I saved rhem from being discarded. A BIG thank you to the nice guy working there. This place is a must. Enjoy ?“

“Happiness is watching the USPS deliver the BEST tasting crumb cake in NJ to your home in VA. Thanks Mike for making it possible (for those of us who can’t get to your physical location) to enjoy your wonderful crumb cakes wherever we live!“

“This is one of the great ice cream places in America. They always have fresh and great-tasting ice cream. The staff is always friendly and effective. The place is always clean. They are good with kids and senior citizens. In short, I've been a customer for about 35 years and have never had a problem. You can't reasonably ask for more.“

“Tucked away on a side street in Spring Lake's downtown district, this charming bakery is a must visit. The ambience is chic, with some limited outdoor seating. Service was friendly. I ordered two cheesecake/coffee cake combo type pastries (I'm not sure of their name,) and they were incredible. I will definitely return on my next trip to Spring Lake. Love the name of the place, too!“

“I forgot to order our favorite spinach and bacon quiche from Sunburst Pie Co. to bring for Christmas brunch. Ran in at 9 am on Christmas Eve 2023, grabbing the last quiche, which was crabmeat and asparagus. What a hit! It was devoured and raved about. I will be ordering this for the holidays next year, for sure. We love their blueberry and choc chip scones too.“

“So thrilled to find a local gluten-free bakery in NJ. The staff were amazing and friendly. The baked items...... Well, let's just say my waist line isn't quite as small as when I entered. I will definitely be back every time I come back to visit family in NJ.“

“This is THE bakery! It’s the only place I will get cakes for any family parties or birthdays. I am always pleasantly surprised by their new flavors, and am yet to find one that I don’t love. The girls inside are always super friendly and knowledgeable. Gotta try the new churro cake! It’s incredible. I won’t go anywhere else!“

“I ordered from the cookie corner through door dash from Las Vegas to be delivered to my in laws in Manchester for Valentine's Day. What a pleasant surprise!! They LOVED their treats, it was all delivered promptly and fresh!! They can't wait to go back!! Thank you!“

“My mom and I have been trying to find a good local Restaurant in our area. I had to try this for my birthday and man the food blew me away. The salsas tasted so fresh. My Al pastor burrito was seasoned so well and honestly one of the best ones I’ve had in YEARS! Can’t wait to go back to try to chilaquiles. Thanks again Ortega❤️❤️“

“The birthday cake I ordered for my daughter’s birthday was absolutely beautiful. All I did was send a picture of a mermaid, and they did the rest. The cake was decorated with such detail and was delicious as well. When we opened the box, I was not expecting multiple layers and such bright and beautiful colors. You can tell they take pride in each cake that is made!!! I have ordered multiple cakes and cupcakes throughout the years, and Elisas bakery does not disappoint!“

“My visit was 11 months ago, November 2022. Total retro feel, right down to the sign outside. A go-to for locals on or off season. Freshly made while you watch and wait, and then they custom your donuts from their ever-changing menu. Love, a Donut Lover.“

“We took our non-verbal autistic sister here and the young girls working the register and helping us with our order were so incredibly sweet. They let her try a few samples and decide which she wanted and when it came to the toppings they held up a few spoonfuls so she could confirm which ones she wanted. It was very nice to have our sister feel included in her ordering process!“

“I have had JB Couture Cupcakes from different events and everything was always so wonderful. She just made a smash cake and entire dessert table for my son’s first birthday party and everything was perfect! She was so great to work with, completely understanding of the concept and designs I wanted and went above and beyond in making sure everything was perfect for the day. Not only did everything look great, but her desserts are absolutely delicious! Everyone at the party raved about them, do not hesitate to JB Couture for your next event!“

“I know a good bagel from years of working in Manhattan and the bagels here are as good as any I had in the City and adjacent boroughs. Fresh out of their ovens @ 6 AM you'll never get a better one unless you hit "Hot Bagels" in Oakhurst or the bagels from a place in Red Bank--sorry can't remember the name.“

“Ordered a”Frozen” theme birthday cake for my granddaughters 3rd birthday! It was such a hit. Absolutely beautiful, delicious cake. So happy this wonderful bakery is so close by. Can’t wait to visit this wonderful bakery again. Thank you so much for making my party a success!“

“I ordered from Kneaded by Lady J for the morning of my wedding when I saw them post about providing spreads and baked goods for bridal parties. I loved being able to use a local business and even more so loved that we could tailor the breakfast boards, have gluten free options, and there were lunch and snack options for when the guys were together in the afternoon. The breakfast spreads we received were not only beautifully presented but the food was fantastic. They were incredibly accommodating on delivery times and were wonderful to work with! I will definitely be ordering in the future and would advise anyone needing food at their event to reach out to Kneaded by Lady J!“

“Ordered from their website after my friend's kid asked me to for their school. Delivery was quick. I gave them out at work and my workers were in LOVE with the cookies! Cookies were delicious and everyone kept asking for more. Laura was also very responsive when I had an inquiry as well. Highly recommended.“