There's no question that in our minds, Bergen County is the dessert capital of New Jersey. The plethora of ice cream spots, cookie shops, and bakeries set our hungry hearts on fire. With that said, there's always room for more, especially when those sweets are unique creations that can't be found everywhere — just like those at recently opened Persian bakery Honey Bakery in Ridgewood.
The bakery, which sits next to Ridgewood Culinary Studio, offers daily-made delicacies containing nothing but the freshest Persian ingredients. You can find original creations including cakes, cookies, breads, and other pastries — with a Persian twist.
Shop for tasty, authentic cookies like Apple Jam Cookies, Coconut Macaron Sandwiches, Rice Cookies, and Walnut cookies, along with gluten-free options like Almond Cookies. You can also find sweets like Persian Baklava, Zolbia & Bamiyeh (a fried dessert topped with rose water and saffron syrup), and Cream Puffs. If you can't choose just one — and really, who can? — you can also grab the Baker's Choice Assorted Box Pastries with a mix of cakes, cookies, and more.
Head to the shop to enjoy pre-packaged boxes to bring to a host's house for Easter weekend, pick your own favorites, or call ahead of time for larger custom orders. Or for busy moms (cough cough all of you reading), you even have your order delivered directly to you front door with no additional charge.
Honey Bakery 223 Chestnut St., Ridgewood 201-421-0028
