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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Ros O'FlynnJanuary 7, 2022Not tasty. Pumpkin cheesecake had zero pumpkin flavour, and kinda tasted like a bandage. Cherry cheesecake very bland. And VERY expensive at $11 for a single serving.
Nancy ChungApril 19, 2017paid 11$ for a single serve cheesecake cup w strawberry that kinda tasted like it was supposed to be healthy (like it waa made with tofu). not goin back... getting my cannolis in little Italy
Olivia PritchettAugust 22, 2014This place is completely overrated. I stood & observed the staff & only 2 seemed to be pleasant. Also the food is not that great & the prices WAY over-the-top. Go to Little Italy instead.
Andrea LevyApril 5, 2013Don't go in but do check out the oversized bobble head Buddy on the. 8th Ave side!
Kevin D. HillDecember 29, 2013Don't waste your time!! Overpriced, Lines way to long and the cakes were limited. It's just a a place for them to make money off the show!! Go to Tim Hortons on 42nd Street and get a Donut.
Sara BakraaSeptember 1, 2014Save your money and calories ya'll!! Go get a lemon cake from starbucks better!! 😥🔫
M WolpertFebruary 24, 2013Chocolate mouse cake is dry and overpriced. Buddy do you ever taste this mass produced stuff? A tasty cake tastes better.
Stephenie DimakopoulosJuly 9, 2013I feel cool when I get a ticket for my place in line. Good cupcakes, too.
Elisabeth GuptillJune 25, 2015SAVE YOUR MONEY. Totally not worth 30 minutes in line. Honestly the cupcakes and cookies tasted like something you could buy at the grocery.
Fred GeigerMay 5, 2013Overpriced? People say that? Do you know you are on 42nd and 8th? This is prime real estate... What'd you think, that you'd go to a mom and pop bakery? In Times Square? Musta been tourists....
Filipe PalmaAugust 24, 2015Quality bakery items, but extremely long lines and disorganization is a turn off. Be prepared to wait 20/25 minutes for a cupcake when busy
Paige CJune 22, 2015Not authentic at all. It's a shame how commercialized Buddy has become. The baked goods were very disappointing and anything but "original."
Majed AlashariNovember 17, 2017Poor cup cake. Very long queue & finally average cake. Doesn't worth visiting
Srinivas VasudevanMarch 26, 2015There is only one counter and always a slow line. I had to catch a bus, so left the place as the line was moving really slow.
Alicia BellDecember 29, 2013Never wear light colored clothes here. The red on their furniture rubs off on you.
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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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"The classic vanilla mille crepe is fantastic!! Next time I'll spring for the lemon or great tea mousse!"
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