6 Spots For Rosh Hashanah Treats
From honey cake to babka, these local bakeries and shops have the perfect bites to help you celebrate a sweet New Year.
Happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah, which begins Sept. 22 at sundown. And what better way to welcome the Jewish New Year than with something sweet? Whether you’re gathering with family, hosting friends or simply looking to add a little extra indulgence to your holiday table, you’ll want an array of delicious options at the table.
Sure, you can try making a dish from your grandmother’s cookbook, or you can let one of Bergen County’s trusted bakers make the holiday a little bit easier. Below are a few kosher bakeries that will be making plenty of treats for the season, from traditional honey cakes and rugelach to modern twists on classic treats.
Note the deadlines passed to submit large takeout orders, but all stores will be open for walk-ins and pick-ups!
Bread Boutique and Café, Tenafly. This cozy shop has everything you need for a sweet celebration: round challahs in various flavors, pies such as pecan, apple and apple crumb, and a variety of babkas.
*15 W. Railroad Ave., Tenafly, 732.289.8953
Butterflake Bakery, Teaneck. This longtime shop is a go-to stop for many who seek honey loaf cakes, honey cookies, apple cake, apple-shaped cupcakes and round challahs. And don’t shy away from its apple-shaped holiday cookies and cupcakes.
*448 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201.836.3516
Foster Village Kosher Delicatessen, Bergenfield. A Readers’ Choice honoree in the Jewish Deli category, this neighborhood favorite is known for its entrées and side dishes. But they also offer desserts from Zadies Bakery, including raisin challah, rugelach and honey cake.
*469 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, 201.384.7100
Kosher Nosh, Glen Rock. You can pick up brisket, chicken and soups at this eatery, Readers’ Choice Award winner for Best Jewish Deli, but don’t forget about dessert. Assorted homemade rugelach, cookies and babka are among the sweets available.
*894 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201.445.1186
Patis Bakery, 323 Lyndhurst, 439 Cedar Ln, Teaneck. This kosher bakery chain specializes in French-American pastries. Items sell out fast, so be sure to order soon or stop by early for treats like raisin apple challah, babka, apple crumble, honey cake and apple sourdough bread.
*323 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst, 201.438.4004; 439 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201.836.1700
Zadies Bake Shop, Fair Lawn. While the popular bakery continues to build its new home at 2150 Promenade Blvd., many of their treats and desserts are available at large chain grocers. Shop Rite stores in Englewood, Paramus and Rochelle Park as well as Stew Leonard’s in Paramus now sell Zadies treats like round challah, apple pie, glazed apple turnovers, honey cake and rugelach.
*Available at various locations
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