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Best NJ Bakeries for Kids' Birthday Parties

A birthday isn’t truly a celebration without some type of sweet treat to enjoy, whether it be a cake, cupcake, cookie or other dessert. And when it comes to kids’ birthday parties, a show-stopping confection can instantly turn your party up a notch. Whether you want to keep it simple or go all out, these New Jersey spots feature delicious goodies sure to please every guest. We scoured the state to find the best bakeries offering unique birthday treats…read on and try not to drool.


Bakeries

The Bake Works

Location: 1205 Tilton Road, Northfield
Details: Got a Mickey Mouse fan on your hands? Or is Hello Kitty more your child’s speed? You’ll find all that and more at this South Jersey bakery. Choose from one of the unique designs shown on their website or get inspired to customize your own creation. Pull-apart cupcake cakes are also available.
More info: www.thebakeworks.com or call 609-407-6000


Bakeries

Blue Sheep Bake Shop

Location: 9 Division Street, Somerville
Details: Nutella Buttercream filling? How about Pina Colada cake? This gourmet dessert shop specializes in custom specialty cakes. They believe that cakes should taste as good as they look, which is why they bake everything right before the event using only top-of-the-line ingredients. That means you’ll be serving a cake that’s both fresh and rich in flavor.
More info: www.bluesheepbakeshop.com or call 908-393-1824


12088272_10153271385053940_1755210605032161523_nCafé Pierrot

Location: 212 Main Street, Andover
Details: Café Pierrot has designed everything from cakes adorned with Yoda to ones shaped like a New York Giants football helmet. You’ll find cupcakes featuring colorful Angry Birds or topped with miniature pirate treasure maps. Custom cookies are also available in a multitude of designs–they make the perfect party favors!
More info: www.cafepierrot.com or call 973-786-6069
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Bakeries

Carlo’s Bake Shop

Location: Hoboken, Marlton, Morristown, Red Bank, Ridgewood and Westfield
Details: Featured on the TLC television show Cake Boss, this beloved bakery—which is known to have lines out the door—is famous for its delicious desserts, cakes and pastries. Schedule a free consultation to create a truly unique cake that your guests won’t stop talking about. Bring along your child’s party invitation, color swatches and ideas, and the shop will bring your vision to life.
More info: www.carlosbakery.com or call individual locations


Bakeries

Cocoa Bakery

Location: 275 Grand Street, Jersey City
Details: Looking for a Sesame Street or Harry Potter cake? If you can dream it, Cocoa Bakery strives to make it (as long as they have sufficient lead time). All cakes are decorated by hand in the downtown Jersey City bakery. Cocoa offers cookies, cupcakes, cake truffles and pastries too. Yum!
More info: www.cocoabakerycafe.com or call 201-830-3430


Bakeries

Confections of a Rock Star

Location: 550 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
Details: This shop will create an edible masterpiece that will rock your world. Just give it some time—they suggest contacting them at least three weeks before your event. Cupcakes here are anything but basic. They offer options such as Red Carpet (red velvet cake topped with cream cheese icing) and S’more Than a Feeling (chocolate cake with graham cracker bottom and marshmallow frosting).
More info: www.coarock.com or call 732-455-3510


Bakeries

Mrs. B’s Cakes

Location: 101 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls
Details: The owner transformed her tiny dessert company into a specialty bakery. She promises to never compromise taste, always using the finest ingredients and baking cakes to order to ensure freshness. It’s hard not to salivate over frosting options like Oreo Cookie or filling flavors like Bavarian Cream.
More info: www.mrsbcakes.com or call 973-200-0333


Bakeries

Pink Cake Box

Location: 18 East Main Street, Denville
Details: Nothing is boxed about the cakes here. You’ll find unique flavors like Pink Velvet Cake and Vanilla Rainbow Sprinkle. Have a special cake flavor in mind? Let the shop know and they’ll do everything they can to create it for you. These cake designs are so gorgeous it’s almost a shame to eat them (but you will anyway)!
More info: www.pinkcakebox.com or call 973-998-4445


Bakeries

Splurge Bakery

Location: 105 Main Street, Millburn
Details: Everything at Splurge Bakery is baked from scratch in small batches, using the finest ingredients available. Choose from enticing cake pop flavors like red velvet and peanut butter (custom decorations and wrapping available). Or select a delicious cookie customized with the birthday child’s picture, artwork or favorite character.
More info: www.splurgebakery.com or call 973-379-0740


Bakeries

Sugarush

Location: 37 East Front Street, Red Bank
Details: Sugarush—one word, one “r”—says they aren’t here to tell you what your favorite cupcake should be. They want you to create what you desire by “dressing” your “naked cupcake” at their cupcake bar. Choose from dozens of icings (such as strawberry cream), toppings (including edible glitter and candy beads), fillings and sprinkles to create hundreds of combinations.
More info: www.experiencesugarush.com or call 732-414-9044


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