Twas the night Before Christmas and not an ingredient in the house. So Boston Scarlette looked for a store, where Hobokenites and even New Yorkers, could pick up some Holiday essentials and treats galore. Scarlette crawled all over Hoboken, until she found the perfect last minute Holiday Sweets. Here are the top places to make everyone smile Christmas Eve and Morning. Happy Holidays!
1. Carlos Bakery (Cakes/Cookies)
Is known for their Lobster Tails and Canolis: but during the Holiday Season this is the place to get your cakes and cookies. My favorite is the Snowflake Cake.
Whether your shopping local or abroad, there are several locations to pick up some of these spectacular hand decorated goodies. Also, if you still need a gift: they have plenty merchandise and a cookie jar. For details, see below:
http://www.carlosbakery.com/
Is known for their Lobster Tails and Canolis: but during the Holiday Season this is the place to get your cakes and cookies. My favorite is the Snowflake Cake.
Whether your shopping local or abroad, there are several locations to pick up some of these spectacular hand decorated goodies. Also, if you still need a gift: they have plenty merchandise and a cookie jar. For details, see below:
http://www.carlosbakery.com/
| LOCATIONS 95 Washington Street Hoboken, NJ 07030 12 Wilsey Square Ridgewood, NJ 07450 21 E., Broad Street Westfield, NJ 07090 86 Broad Street Red Bank, NJ 07701 | |
2. Crumb's Bakery (Cupcakes)
These Cupcakes are no stranger to my kids, as they are known for unique and over the top recipes. There are many holiday options to choose from, like: Frosty or Spectacular Chocolate Candy Cane. Also, they have the Signature Christmas Collection that includes: Christmas Squiggle, Gingerbread Boy, Vanilla Christmas Sprinkle, Chocolate Christmas Sprinkle, Christmas Tree and Mistletoe. The Mistletoe is my favorite, because you can hold it over someone to kiss.
Note:On the smaller side, they have two taste packs of miniature cupcakes: the Happy Holiday or Season's Greetings.
Website: http://www.crumbs.com/
These Cupcakes are no stranger to my kids, as they are known for unique and over the top recipes. There are many holiday options to choose from, like: Frosty or Spectacular Chocolate Candy Cane. Also, they have the Signature Christmas Collection that includes: Christmas Squiggle, Gingerbread Boy, Vanilla Christmas Sprinkle, Chocolate Christmas Sprinkle, Christmas Tree and Mistletoe. The Mistletoe is my favorite, because you can hold it over someone to kiss.
Note:On the smaller side, they have two taste packs of miniature cupcakes: the Happy Holiday or Season's Greetings.
Website: http://www.crumbs.com/
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3. Sweets Bakery (Cupcakes/Coffee)
These cupcakes taste home made and are from scratch. If you want grandma's cupcake, this is your cupcake. Their frosting and cake is lighter than most, but be careful: this means you will want and be able to devour more than one. I did'nt see many Holiday Flavors, but these green colored ones looked festive enough. My favorite is the Pumpkin Cupcake or Chocolate Peanut Butter. You can only gets these cupcakes in Hoboken, but I believe they will make their way to the Big Apple soon enough. Also, the miniature cupcakes make a great replacement for Santa's Cookies. Easier to share and eat. You can also pick up some La Colombe Torrefaction Coffee, to keep Santa and his Helpers awake, to deliver the rest of his toys on Christmas Eve.
Website: http://sweethoboken.com/
LOCATION
343 GARDEN ST
HOBOKEN, NJ 07030
201.420.0111
These cupcakes taste home made and are from scratch. If you want grandma's cupcake, this is your cupcake. Their frosting and cake is lighter than most, but be careful: this means you will want and be able to devour more than one. I did'nt see many Holiday Flavors, but these green colored ones looked festive enough. My favorite is the Pumpkin Cupcake or Chocolate Peanut Butter. You can only gets these cupcakes in Hoboken, but I believe they will make their way to the Big Apple soon enough. Also, the miniature cupcakes make a great replacement for Santa's Cookies. Easier to share and eat. You can also pick up some La Colombe Torrefaction Coffee, to keep Santa and his Helpers awake, to deliver the rest of his toys on Christmas Eve.
Website: http://sweethoboken.com/
LOCATION
343 GARDEN ST
HOBOKEN, NJ 07030
201.420.0111
4. Simply Home Goods and Om Sweet Home by Dawn Pascale (Donuts/Bars)
Dawn Pascale is a seasoned traditional baker, but is now the woman to watch in the vegan world. Both Simply Home Goods, and now Om Sweet Home offer the same profile in richness and flavor: they are just different in ingredients. Everything Dawn bakes taste like your grandmother made it: especially, the banana bread. But this season, I highly recommend the Holiday Donuts: Vanilla Coconut Snowflake and Peppermint Hot Chocolate. The Snowflake is my favorite, I wish she would make them all year. Currently, you can order from her website or visit select locations in Hoboken. They are also a great alternative for Santa's Plate. Or for Breakfast, after you open his gifts.
Website: http://www.simplyhomegoods.com/default.asp
LOCATIONS
Dawn Pascale is a seasoned traditional baker, but is now the woman to watch in the vegan world. Both Simply Home Goods, and now Om Sweet Home offer the same profile in richness and flavor: they are just different in ingredients. Everything Dawn bakes taste like your grandmother made it: especially, the banana bread. But this season, I highly recommend the Holiday Donuts: Vanilla Coconut Snowflake and Peppermint Hot Chocolate. The Snowflake is my favorite, I wish she would make them all year. Currently, you can order from her website or visit select locations in Hoboken. They are also a great alternative for Santa's Plate. Or for Breakfast, after you open his gifts.
Website: http://www.simplyhomegoods.com/default.asp
LOCATIONS
5. Dunkin Donuts (Donuts and Gift Sets)
An old reliable, Dunkin Donuts is nothing fancy. However, they are getting fancier with new flavors, decorations and gift sets. The Holiday Star and Red Velvet Donut are perfect for last minute shoppers to put a smile on everyone's face. Or to simply enjoy the morning after when Christmas Paper had been ripped to shreds and the last thing you want to do is make breakfast. They are also economical donuts and coffee. My two favorite locations in Hoboken are 7th and Washington and 11th and Adams: they are owned by the same person and have the most customer friendly staff. You quickly become someone they know, and your coffee is waiting for you as you walk in. This is what every store should aspire to be. The holiday spirit is always amongst these locations and staff.
Website: http://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/dunkindonuts/en/menu.html
LOCATIONS
An old reliable, Dunkin Donuts is nothing fancy. However, they are getting fancier with new flavors, decorations and gift sets. The Holiday Star and Red Velvet Donut are perfect for last minute shoppers to put a smile on everyone's face. Or to simply enjoy the morning after when Christmas Paper had been ripped to shreds and the last thing you want to do is make breakfast. They are also economical donuts and coffee. My two favorite locations in Hoboken are 7th and Washington and 11th and Adams: they are owned by the same person and have the most customer friendly staff. You quickly become someone they know, and your coffee is waiting for you as you walk in. This is what every store should aspire to be. The holiday spirit is always amongst these locations and staff.
Website: http://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/dunkindonuts/en/menu.html
LOCATIONS
| NEW REMODELED INSIDE! 700 Washington Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030 EASY TO PARK AND RUN IN 1200 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 |  |
6. Aspen Marketplace (Yule Logs/Cookies)
Aspen Marketplace is a gourmet grocery store that can be found on Washington Street in Hoboken or on 21st on the West Side in Flat Iron District NYC. They still have a small selection of Christmas cookies and Yule Logs for the Holiday. This is an easy way to leave Santa his cookie and pick up something for the celebration with friends and family.
Website: http://aspengourmetmarket.com/
Aspen Marketplace is a gourmet grocery store that can be found on Washington Street in Hoboken or on 21st on the West Side in Flat Iron District NYC. They still have a small selection of Christmas cookies and Yule Logs for the Holiday. This is an easy way to leave Santa his cookie and pick up something for the celebration with friends and family.
Website: http://aspengourmetmarket.com/
| LOCATION 226-228 Washington Street Hoboken, NJ 07030 |  |
-Boston Scarlette
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