Best Pastries in Edison

"Restaurants Bakeries West Village. Since 2014, beloved pastry chef Umber Ahmad—along with pastry-partner Shelly Barbera (Brooklyn Fare, Aldea)—has been running her wholesale operation online, cranking out her famous cheesecakes and brioche doughnuts from a Harlem kitchen, much to the delight of her devoted customers (Oprah and Tom Colicchio are notable fans.) At this West Village location, savory goods have their place on the menu, as well as new brioche morning buns and fresh tarts, alongside longtime favorites (dark-chocolate brownies) and a full-service coffee-and-espresso bar to boot."

"This polished, exotic-sounding West Village bakery/café delivers baked goods that are inspired by flavors and tastes the world over. Sure, you'll get the standard cakes, brownies, and cookies requisite to any proper NYC bakery, but let your palate explore and you'll turn up some deliciously unusual culinary finds, too, courtesy of the creative dessert handiwork of pastry stars Umber Ahmad and Shelly Barbera (who are backed by celebrity chef Tom Colicchio). Case in point: decadent, cream-filled or chocolate "choux"; Linzer cookies; coconut cakes; and their signature brioche donuts."

"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."

"Taiyaki is a kind of fish in Japan, but don’t let that confuse you. Taiyaki NYC sells fish-shaped waffle cones filled with soft serve (a popular street food in Japan) because, why not?. Yet another treat that made appearances on Instagram feeds everywhere, this unusual dessert is pretty and delicious."

"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."

"Nice but a bit on the pricey side and not as many options as desired but good for the amount of space there is."

"Mia's does cake any which way you like it: classic cake, cupcake, cake pops — all in traditional and more exotic flavors. The bakery will decorate something from its extensive menu of cakes with a simple "Happy Birthday", or create an elaborate custom confection. (The shop routinely displays impressive cakes in its windowed storefront.) Sampling here is easy — a bit too easy."

"This relative newcomer to Smith Street in Boerum Hill is the perfect spot to indulge in a slice of cake and cup of coffee. Their large window filled with baked good is so enticing, it's hard to walk past without stopping in for a quick treat. Of course, Mia's Bakery isn't a place to just stop in, it's better when you have the time to hang out and linger over your latte."

"A post shared by MIA’S 💙 | A BROOKLYN BAKERY (@miasbakerybk). 139 Smith St, Boerum Hill. Mia’s Brooklyn Bakery is a cozy spot located in Boerum Hill."

"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."

"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."

"Enjoy fine Japanese cuisine, fusion, all-you-can-eat buffet, and all-you-can-drink in just one restaurant. With two locations in the city and a wide variety of dishes, Kikoo Sushi is the place to be. It is a bigger joint than the previous one, so bring your friends and family along."

"They prepare high quality meals, their menu is large, The chef in that spot is a professional, I love very much eating all their food...."

"Just steps from the subway, this stretch of golden sand is the showpiece of Brooklyn's ocean-side playground. Families set up beach blankets…"

"Home to Brooklyn’s biggest playground, Coney Island has been NYC’s most popular tourist attraction since the early 20th century.Located in the southernmost part of Brooklyn, it is the only neighborhood in the city where you’ll find an amusement park, beach and great food all in one place. Lined with historic and memorable attractions, Coney Island’s famous three-mile beach and boardwalk is lined with many attractions. Brooklynites and tourist can count on some fun in the sun with a hot dog from the original Nathan’s Famous or visiting the New York Aquarium and nearby Luna Park."

"Probably the most famous beach in the city and one of the best things to do in Brooklyn in the summer is visit Coney Island Beach along the Coney Island boardwalk where you might forget you’re in New York City for a moment as it’s complete with fake palm trees and 3 miles of sandy beaches. Enjoy a day at the beach basking in the sun, playing beach volleyball, basketball, and other outdoor sports along the beach or head to the amusement park rides nearby. Walk along the historic boardwalk that stretches from Luna Park to Coney Island Beach."

"16 km from city center 49 out of 213 places to visit in New York City. Coney Island is the quintessential ‘Classic American’ beach located in Brooklyn and rightly finds itself near the top of the list of New York’s best beaches."