Best Pastries in Secaucus

"Opening in 2014, Mah-Ze-Dahr is like the new kid on the block but within a mere seven years, they rose to the top as one of the best bakeries in NYC. No easy feat in a city chock-full of bakeries. The owner, Umber Ahmad is a James Beard Award semi-finalist (a huge deal in the culinary world) who left the lofty confines of the financial world to purse her dream of baking."

"This West Village bakery with sleek, contemporary styling and adorable treats comes from pastry chef Umber Ahmad and is backed by Tom Colicchio. In addition to the traditional chocolate chip, grab a dark chocolate explosion cookies, rich with bittersweet chocolate and topped with tons of powdered sugar."

"Mah-Ze-Dah is a stunning little storefront bakery in the West Village. It combines New Yorkers' love for black and white cookies and charity, giving proceeds from all black and white cookie sales to No Kid Hungry."

"As well as Brooklyn, this parlor also has two other outlets in the city and it’s great for anyone who wants to find a little bit more excitement in their ice cream treats. Cones are old hat, waffles too, but how about a fish-shaped cone or waffle that’s made fresh on-site?. The ice cream takes a back seat here, the chewy waffles with fillings such as fruit or custard take center stage instead."

"They stack them high with soft serve flavors, likes matcha and black sesame, making it a great photo op before you dive in. They also have mini unicorn floats and shakes for the gram."

"Japanese-influenced Burrow is tucked behind the lifts in the lobby of 68 Jay Street, near the Manhattan Bridge archway. Hokkaido-born patissier Ayako Kurokawa is the genius behind its mousse cakes, each perfectly portioned in teeny not-New York-sized slices. There's espresso coffee and iced tea, but it's not a cafe so be prepared to grab and go."

"This chic Dumbo patisserie in a nondescript storefront turns out remarkable, pretty custom cakes that don’t lack for flavor. Equally worthwhile are the cookies, especially the chocolate ganache, a shortbread biscuit generously layered with high-quality dark stuff. The bakery is closed on the weekends."

"This 20,000-square-foot market in Industry City isn’t a sit-down restaurant, but it’s still one of the most romantic places to share a meal. With takoyaki and udon stalls, fish and meat vendors, and a grocery store full of Japanese treats, it allows you to wander together, sampling new or familiar things. Take turns choosing, load up your arms with your haul, and share it in one of Industry City’s courtyards."

"The corner of East 187th and Cambreleng is named after Vincent F. Artuso Sr. Although it’s been open since 1946, on the inside, Artuso Pastry Shop feels like they just opened last week. Behind the counter, HD screens display the prices of whole cakes, which seem to go out the door as fast as the cherished individual cannoli."

"The corner of East 187th and Cambreleng is named after Vincent F. Artuso Sr. Although they’ve been open since 1946, on the inside, Artuso’s feels like they just opened last week. Behind the counter, HD screens display the prices of whole cakes, which seem to go out the door as fast as their beloved individual cannoli."

"There’s always room for dessert, and when it comes to this pastry shop, there’s so much to choose from. Anyone with a sweet tooth will love the chocolate cannoli, rainbow cake or a sfogliatelle. And while we enjoy eating the sugary treat, it’s the traditional packaging that makes it a true, authentic Italian bakery."

"You may have heard of Gino’s Pastry Shop from the musical A Bronx Tale. The sign from the play sits proudly below the numerous autographed celebrity pics that adorn the walls of this neighborhood institution. Although Gino’s specializes in wedding cakes, it also has a small storefront that feels like it hasn’t changed much since the doors first opened in 1960."

"You may have heard of this place from A Bronx Tale – The Musical. The sign from the play sits proudly below the numerous autographed celebrity pics that adorn the walls of this neighborhood institution. Although they specialize in wedding cakes, Gino’s also has a small storefront that feels like it hasn’t changed much since they first opened in 1960."

"Like most of the dessert spots on or around Arthur Ave, 56-year-old Gino’s claims its cannoli is the best. And it is -- but only if you get the French variety. Consisting of a flakier, torpedo-shaped pastry, these delicate cream carriers are like the thin-crust pies to the original cannoli’s deep-dish Chicago pizza."

"Social House Café is an adorable coffee shop in Brooklyn located in the trendy neighborhood of Williamsburg. Their indoor décor is so appealing and different with black walls and a yellow, velvet couch in the middle of the shop. I’ve tried a few items from this coffee shop in Brooklyn, their cold brew is decent, but I totally recommend their hot Nutella latte, nothing’s better than Nutella and coffee!"

"Social House Cafe has a chill vibe and a cool, almost living room-like vibe. This a totally solid choice for hanging out with friends or going on a low-key date. Their espressos are delicious, though it’s their espresso martini that always has me coming back."

"Nyssa's The Living ArtGallery will be my go and the main place I'd ever recommend to anyone in need of a venue."

"On a hilltop overlooking the Hudson River, the Cloisters is a curious architectural jigsaw, its many parts made up of various European monasteries and other historic buildings. Built in the 1930s to house the Metropolitan Museum’s medieval treasures, its frescoes, tapestries and paintings are set in galleries that sit around a romantic courtyard, connected by grand archways and topped with Moorish terra-cotta roofs. Among its many rare treasures is the beguiling tapestry series The Hunt of the Unicorn (1493–1505)."

"Price: $25 (includes entrance to the Cloisters and Met Breuer for three consecutive days). Pay what you wish for N.Y. State residents and students in N.Y., N.J., and C.T. Free for kids 12 and under."

"Everything from breakfast burritos and gorditas to chilaquiles and conchas are available for delivery and takeout from this Meixcan spot. Call for takeout or order delivery online."

"Lemon Lime Doughnut, at Fan-Fan ($3) Scott Lynch / Gothamist. One of the best bits of food news to hit this fall was when the incomparable Fany Gerson returned to her old corner shop in Bed-Stuy, from which she had launched Dough almost ten years ago, with the totally new, but still totally her, Fan-Fan Doughnuts. The menu changes all the time, and everything rules so follow your cravings, but maybe my favorite so far is Gerson's tangy Luna Limon, complete with candied peel for extra zing."

"I’m pretty confident that Chef Fany Gerson is some kind of sugar healer. Judging by her success with La Newyorkina and the Dough doughnut chain, everything she makes turns to gold. Fan Fan Doughnuts, her newest sweets shop in Bed-Stuy, is no exception."

"Museum of Illusions is one of the best New York City attractions for families. It is a small two-storey interactive museum, close to the High Line or the Whitney Museum. It is the perfect NYC attraction for teenagers as well, as there is an element of participation and cool factor in almost every exhibit."