Carlo’s Bakery

fI went this store first time today. bought lobster tail, cream is good not too sweet. I love it. Next time I’ll try others.

I recently went to Carlo’s Bakery in Westfield for the first time, and I was very excited to try it. Unfortunately my my experience was disappointing from the minute I walked in the door to the moment I left. When we walked in, we were met with an almost empty display case. There was barely anything to choose from. We bought a few things because we atleast wanted to try something. The young man who was the cashier was very sweet, and he was the only bright spot in the whole trip. However, when he asked the pastry chef a question about our order she was very cold. She barely spoke and seemed annoyed that she was being asked a question. She was miserable to him as well as us. After we left, I tried one of the cookies we bought and I ALMOST BROKE A TOOTH!!! It was horrible! Now I know why there was a line for Bovella’s Bakery down the street and NOONE in Carlo’s. I will never go there again! I wish I could give this place zero or negative stars… but one was the lowest I was allowed to rate.

Called 7 am on a Sunday no blueberry Danish don’t know is this a cake bakery or a specialty? Quess il have to go to a bakery in metchen

My husband ordered me a cake that was the most amazing and delicious to the pallet! It was shaped as wine bottle in a crate with straw that was entirely edible. The process was also a success with the cake being delivered from New Jersey to Mohegan Sun in CT.

The place was awesome when it opened. Fresh, soft lobster tail pastries. However, we recently went for another visit and the brownies were dry, the lobster tails were hard, and everything was still overpriced. When it first opened, I was a fan, but I would no longer recommend to anyone.

i bought a chocolate chip cookie and mini linsor tarts. both very good! very traditional with the chocolate chip cookie and very Italian with the linsor tart. have no complaints :)

We ordered cookies for easter to bring to my family and several people ate some pecan butter cookies and all became violently ill a few hours later. Needless to say we will never come back or order from this bakery again. It’s all show and terrible quality.

Nothing special about this place. So so pastries at very high prices. Not even the coffee was good. So disappointed.

My husband was in the area works for Pepsi. Figured he would bring me some of Carlos butter cookies knows I love them. I was so disapointed!!! They tasted like shortening no butter flavor at all. And a pastry had no flavor…

Pastries tasted good but way overpriced. You’re better of going to Bovella’s a block away. Their Pastries and cakes are just as good and even better for a better price. Of course Buddy would take advantage of his fame and overcharge customers. How terrible! Support your local business owners!

Hey Buddy! Have you taken a trip to your Westfield location lately. My wife and I visited there the week before Christmas to look for the Italian rum cake. The places was empty of customers and the the displays were barren. Two high schoolers manning the store who didn’t pay attention to, the only customers in the shop. We have gone to Hoboken for many many years and have alway been very pleased.
After we left we walked down to Bovellas. The place was packed. People were sitting having coffee and pastries.
Please, please have someone take a look to see what’s going wrong. I hate to see your good family name tarnished for the sake of profit.
Sorry to rant, but I know you care and would want to know.

This chain has received a lot of publicity, from tv and elsewhere. Their goods have very bright colors that easily attract attention, but are very expensive. I did not find their quality to justify their prices. The selection was limited but the staff was very nice.
The bakery on the next block, Bovella’s, is fairly expensive, but a bargain by comparison.

I came here on a Sunday afternoon so most of the offerings were already gone, which actually is a good sign. It shows that they don’t overstock.
There were just two employees here, both young girls. They were pretty busy with just 1 – 2 customers. I felt sort of bad because one customer was just asking for way too much.
We opted for trying a few different things. I got the small cannoli, which was really good. The cream puff was also good. Those were the two I remembered most out of the 4 we got. I mean most of it was good. But nothing out of this world. Not sure I’d be rushing to return.

So i came here excited to see what they had only to be disappointed. I was shocked at the high prices and minimal selection of treats. Ive been to better bakeries with lower prices and more selection. Some cupcakes were pretty but your paying 3.50 for mostly frosting.
Im just disappointed. Expected better

What a disappointment. I went to this «famous» bakery to get a cake for my brother’s newly awarded PhD. I have never been so underwhelmed in my life. I was promised so many beautiful things (a drawing of a diploma, a graduate’s cap, etc.) and it was the most plain cake I’ve ever seen. The five year old standing next to me in line said, «it’s so plain!» A stranger’s five year old! Not once was I offered anything in recompense. They just sent me on my way while shrugging their shoulders as if there was nothing they could do. The cake itself tastes pretty good, but make sure you are extremely specific with what you want and don’t trust what they tell you. Make sure it’s all in writing!

I was already in Westfield, NJ with my husband on a recent weekend day. I found out on my iPhone that there was a Carlo’s Bakery in the area. After walking around, I found it because of the tan/​red awning above the store window. I walked in and was surprised that the bakery was empty. It was a Saturday afternoon. The employee was helpful in helping me choose what to buy. I was craving chocolate mousse but I didn’t see it. $ 6.95 and worth every penny. It was mouth watering! I will be back the next time that I’m in the area.

Here we go!
I’ve visited 3 of his stores including his store in Vegas. I can say I have higher expectations for his bakeries in New Jersey. Buddy is a celebrity and a baker, he should take care of his bakeries a little more. When I found this place I was happy that I didn’t have to drive all the way to Hoboken and wait 1 hour for a canoli. There’s parking on the back which you have too add coins for an hour. I come in and the place is empty, not a would but the young baker working here. The place was cold and didn’t smell like that fresh yummy bread smell most bakeries have. I felt sad looking at the pastries, they looked a day old and most of their pans completely empty! I spent $ 20 got the famous crumb cake, lobster tail, white and black cookie, canoli and some regular cookies. The crumb cakes top was waaaaay to thick was like eating only crumb and no cake. The lobster tail filling had a different taste and so did the canoli, I guess it was the filling that wasn’t good. To be honest the only thing I liked was the white and black cookie.
It was a true disappointment:(I will give another try to their Hoboken store once it get warmer and I have the patience to wait in line. The store is beautiful but they need to work on the baking.

Carlo’s made an absolutely adorable — and delicious! — rubber duck-​themed cake for my daughter’s second birthday. (See photos.) The cake was so cute and fit perfectly with the rest of our color scheme and décor — I simply described what I was thinking of to Allyson, the manager, and she made it a reality. And it tasted amazing! I think my husband, who generally is not a big cake person, had three slices at the party!
I would definitely use Carlo’s the next time I need a custom cake — it was well worth it! We couldn’t have been happier. (And, separately, if you haven’t tried their peanut butter cookies, you are missing out…)

I love everything from here! By far the best cannolis. From brownies, lobster claws, and all other pastries I’ve tried, everything is fresh and delicious. Worth the money.

Well I had to visit a customer of mine and noticed that this place was around a mile away. So after seeing all the TV shows, I thought to myself I so want to taste this place.
So I walk in and the place looks very clean and organized. The girl behind the counter seemed very happy to help me. So I decided to order a few items before my flight home to California.
Of course the lobster tail, chocolate mousse cream puff and a small canole. The girl asked if I wanted powder sugar on it. Heck yeah I say. She boxed up the items and I’m of to the airport.
I had to stop and put gad in the rental cat. I open the box to take a picture of them and I noticed the canole isn’t filled at all. Just the shell!!!
So just a small warning for everyone. CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE YOU LEAVE! !!!