Carlo's Bake Shop
Bakery, Restaurant, and Café$$$$
Garment District, New York
"Love Buddy Valasco"(8 Tips)
"The cannolis are the BEST!! Avoid going after 5pm on weekdays"(23 Tips)
"I simply loved the cannoli and lobster tail pastries."(12 Tips)
"Try the raspberry truffle cake!"(51 Tips)
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Carolina CorreaJune 24, 2016I simply loved the cannoli and lobster tail pastries. They're amazing! Pair it with a cup of coffee and keep walking, New York!
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EdwulfJune 22, 2015World famous due to TV show, bakery offers several pastry and cakes to eat in or take away. Canoli, lobster tail and cheesecake are top options. Take a ticket to be serviced!
Amina FAugust 10, 2013Nice place, b patient service a bit slow Had small 3" strawberry shortcake $7.50 & asked for 3 spoons to share,was good had better.They pak everything in a box to go not nec., 4 all, waste of paper!
Inga BergmannJanuary 26, 2017A lot of fancy stuff to look at. My red velvet cup cake was delicious. Atmosphere in bakery very uncomfy..
NEIGHBORLY NOTARY NYCJanuary 30, 2013A party of 10 from Italy and everything was delicious except the red rose cupcake that tastes like spray paint.I know sugar roses and that was toxic. Luv you cake boss, but change the red rose recipe.
Tiramisu is my favorite here... The best tiramisu i ever tasted. Love the white chocolate mousse cake and cheese cake as well. They're all pretty good. Always a long line...
Natalie MJuly 29, 2015Cupcake and cannoli were amazing! Wait is a little long but a lot of people take a ticket and then leave so it does go by quicker than you'd think!
MCJuly 20, 2018The pastries look more delicious on TV but reality I didn't like them at all. The tasting of cannoli are not yummy. They look chemical
Stephen Neill O'BrienApril 14, 2016I don't know....I waited a bit....dumbest way to wrap something....big mess....the taste was GREAT!!! Good stuff..try not to be so cute with the packaging.
Eduardo StimamilioApril 2, 2016Get ready to wait! The 4 times I've been there, there was at least 30 people ahead of me. But it was totally worth the wait!
Orcun IrfanSeptember 26, 2017Well, for a guy that makes all those beautiful cakes all day long on discovery channel, it was a dissappointing experience. Strawberry cheese cake tasted dry and eclair was dull. Expensive pricing.
CarlaJune 24, 2013I had no idea they opened up a shop on 42nd street! As soon as I saw this place I had to try their cannoli and they did not disappoint. The cannolis here r delicious ♡
As seen on TV, Buddy's cakes, cupcakes and cookies are SPECTACULAR. Try the peanut butter cookie and thank me later!
Sam SNovember 28, 2015While I was here when it was still called Cake Boss, not much has changed. The Napoleon is a big hit with everyone who's tried it and is my go-to.
Lorna GonzalezDecember 18, 2014I had the Boston Cream Tower, delish. Take a number as soon as you walk in, I didn't realize it till a number was called. :-)
Cathy CaltabianoFebruary 22, 2014Lobster tail was very good. Super busy, but the staff was friendly and fun. Glad we stopped!
K. cappa WayMarch 19, 2013You better love cupcakes, love the person you give one to or be rich. $9 for a cupcake is absurd .
Jacob FordFebruary 1, 2013Though primarily inedible, the giant Buddy bobblehead might be the best thing here.
Ceren BOctober 27, 2015It was my dream. I realized. OMG... All deserts are amazing... You must taste... :)
Paul SmithOctober 5, 2014Cakes were good but the service at this location sucked! There were employees just walking around and chit chatting with each other when there was a long line of people waiting
Dasha KozhemyakinaDecember 3, 2014Perfect strawberry cheesecake and very nice personnel... I'll definitely come back here))
Emmanuel ValenciaJuly 7, 2019We got a regular cheesecake but it was really basic and over prized. Just try any other bakery around the city.
Sam AtassiDecember 28, 2013Do not go there during holidays. They run out almost out of everything....no canoly, no cupcakes, no eclaires, just great $9.50 mini cakes !!!! Still awesome experience.
Jess MayaOctober 24, 2021Apple pie is good. Strawberry cheese cake is ok. I didn’t feel like ‘going to heaven’ while tasting but it’s ok. A little bit expensive.
Janice WojciechowskiNovember 12, 2015White chocolate mousse cake is amazing. Don't get the cupcakes -not worth it- The cannolis are the BEST!! Avoid going after 5pm on weekdays
DebAugust 30, 2013Expensive and didn't really please my taste, chocolate truffle was hard and too sweet for me. Tried to share with a friend but still tossed out the whole thing
Allegra JacobsFebruary 18, 2013There's always gonna be a line. But it moves fast! Super fun place if you like the show!
Pau CalderonNovember 7, 2018I had a cheesecake slice for almost 12 dollars, expensive for the thing if you ask me
L!July 4, 2016Run away from this place! It is crowded and although the cannoli looks good it tastes awful. The cupcakes are just regulars. Go to Magnolia Bakery, save your money and time and be happy!
Carolyn ClementJune 3, 2013Vying for a chair can be difficult, but the cake is yummy! Coffee is reasonably priced, too.
Kaity ChanFebruary 28, 2015Popular by demand or cus its jus celebrity bakery. Ive had better pastries but it does have more of a homemade feel to it
Javier Ballesteros VillanuevaAugust 10, 2015U can ask for prices, ir u don't like them go home and make your own 😉
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Carlo's Bakery, featured on Cake Boss, is known for our delicious pastries, desserts & cakes.
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- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–Midnight
(646) 590-3783
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