Springtime holidays are coming up, which means it's time to literally treat yourself (and your friends and family) to some delish desserts available around Bergen County. Whether you celebrate Easter or Passover, there are plenty of options for treats to enjoy on your own, or to share with others, if you don't get too hungry first. Some of these sweet spots sell out early, so be sure to reserve yours goodies soon.
Easter Treats
Sook Pastry Home of the elegant French pastry, Sook is whipping up some delectable and adorable chocolates in time for Easter, all of which taste just as good as they look. Stock up on their unique, artisan chocolates molded in Easter Bunny, chick, hippo and duck shapes, which make for perfect Easter basket surprises or special treats for Easter get-togethers.
24-26 S. Broad St., Ridgewood
Keremo Cakes If you're looking for that one-stop-Easter-shop that is guaranteed to decorate the table with mouthwatering bites, turn to Keremo Cakes' holiday menu. Offering a huge variety of festive treats including Easter cupcakes, chocolate-dipped Oreos, cake pops, bunny and egg smash and more, you're in for some sweet surprises.
18 Union Ave., Cresskill
Meyers House of Sweets This beloved Bergen County candy shop is stepping up its goody game with an array of Easter offerings. Shop from homemade cookies in shapes of eggs, chicks, bunnies and flowers; two-foot tall bunnies; baby duck baskets; and unique high-heeled chocolate shoes filled with truffles for that fashionable friend or family member.
637 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
Crispy Edge Cookies Pop Up Forgot to order your Easter treats early? Don't fret, Crispy Edge Cookies is hoppy to help. Visit their special Easter Popup on Thursday April 14th from 1-6 pm at The Haworth Apothecary for some egg-stra cute cookies in shapes such as bunnies and eggs, plus other tasty options to make the whole gang smile.
169 Terrace St., Haworth
Passover treats
Butterflake Bakery Bergen's long-running kosher bakery is opening its kosher for Passover menu, available for pick up starting Monday April 11th. Snag your order for a number of kosher for Passover baked goods such as chocolate chip cookies, dipped macaroons, rainbow cookies, cupcakes and apple crumb pie, among others. At Butterflake, not only can you rest assured that items are kosher, but they are also nut-free and sesame-free for safe eating.
448 Cedar Lane, Teaneck (pick up at Shelly's in Teaneck)
Matisse Chocolatier Show up to your Passover seder and make a statement with one of Matisse Chocolatier's platters or trays filled with kosher for Passover goods. Find them stocked with matzah and macaroons dipped in the creamy chocolate Matisse is known for, or opt for their signature chocolate-covered fruit including strawberries and apples. Note: the facility itself is kosher, however not kosher for Passover.
260 Grand Ave., Englewood
Mindy's Munchies Just because it's Passover doesn't mean your chocolate cravings need to be put on hold. Head over to Mindy's Munchies for their Passover trays, and safely enjoy their chocolate with some Passover favorites. Choose from plain-dipped chocolate matzah, chocolate-dipped matzah topped with sprinkles, peanuts and M&Ms, or chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons in milk and dark chocolate.
215 Rivervale Rd., River Vale