Crumb cake is a staple for New Jerseyans. It doesn’t matter if it’s North, South, or Central Jersey; locals are bound to know a hot spot for this classic dessert. Everyone has their favorite version. Some prefer minimal crumb, others prefer a 50:50 ratio, while the most daring may request an all-crumb-no-cake cake. Regardless of the preference, locals and visitors to New Jersey will find crumb cake to enjoy throughout the state. Read on for a list of where to find the best crumb cake across New Jersey.
Bovella’s | 1085 US-22, Mountainside + 101 East Broad Street, Westfield
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Bovella’s has two locations in New Jersey, one in Mountainside and the other in Westfield. This spot serves lunch, brunch, and, what it’s best known for, desserts. From delicate pastries to custom-order cakes, this bakery has it all. Among the highlights is Bovella’s crumb cake, best served with the signature cappuccino.
B + W Bakery | 614 Main Street, Hackensack
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B + W Bakery is located near the three-way intersection of Main Street + Linden Street. The Bakery has a heavy crumb cake on the menu available in 7-inch by 9-inch sheets. These serve about six to eight people. In addition to crumb cake, the bakery also features a variety of cookies and small pastries.
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The Buttered Biscuit Cafe | 700 Main Street, Bradley Beach
The Buttered Biscuit is a great place to stop to grab crumb cake before heading to the shore for the day. The restaurant is located near the corner of Main Street + Lareine Avenue, and is about six blocks from the beach. The breakfast menu features Hot off the Grill Crumb Cake (homemade crumb cake grilled in butter and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar). Diners can order this to have alone, or share with a friend with the caramelized grapefruit or a Season’s Fresh Fruit Bowl on the side.
Calandra’s Bakery | 244 US-46, Fairfield + 234 Bloomfield Avenue #5101, Caldwell
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Even if you’re not Italian, anyone from Northern New Jersey knows about Calandra’s many restaurants, bakeries, and, of course, village. At Calandra’s Italian + French Bakery in Fairfield and Caldwell, foodies can indulge in the timeless taste of classic crumb cake. Sometimes, these spots also sell tricolor crumb cakes. To find out what’s in stock, it’s best to call the individual bakeries directly.
Crust + Crumb Bakery | 830 North Bay Avenue, Beach Haven
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Northern New Jersey locals heading to LBI should consider skipping the sandwiches and opting for crumb cake instead. Who says this classic dessert can’t be eaten on the beach? Crust + Crumb Bakery sells five different kinds of crumb cake in the flavors: apple, blueberry, black + white, strawberry, and chocolate.
D’Orsi’s Bakery | 479 Port Reading Avenue, Port Reading
D’Orsi’s Bakery is located on Reading Avenue, off Route 95. This bakery has several options when it comes to crumb cake. Crumb buns are available in glazed, powdered, or with a raspberry topping. Larger crumb cakes to share with family and friends are available with options like French Crumb Cake, Apple Crumb Ring Cake, + a Bittersweet Ring Cake with a crumb topping.
Erie Coffeeshop + Bakery | 10 Franklin Place, Rutherford
Erie Coffeeshop + Bakery is located on Franklin Place, across the street from Butterfish Sushi. The bakery’s featured crumb item is a Blueberry Crumb Muffin (sometimes available in strawberry). MG recommends having this crumb delight with a hot cup of coffee. Erie Coffeeshop + Bakery also has a special rotating menu where diners can try new baked goods weekly.
Just Crumb Cake (A Little Cake Bakery) | 176 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge
A Little Cake Bakery made its mark in Park Ridge in 1999. The bakery has a special section dedicated to crumb cake options. Visitors may have a hard time choosing between crumb cakes like chocolate, Italian rainbow cookie, confetti, red velvet, + lemon raspberry, to name a few. Gluten-free fans should consider trying the GF Vanilla Crumb Cake. Each piece has an even amount of crumb and cake layers.
The Little Daisy Bake Shop | 622 Valley Road, Montclair
The Little Daisy Bake Shop is located near the corner of Lorraine Avenue + Valley Road in Upper Montclair. This little shop has all kinds of goodies inside, with a staple being crumb cake. The traditional (or plain) crumb cake option is always available at the bakery. Weekly, the pastry chefs will experiment with other crumb cake flavors. Those with nut allergies will find solace here as the bakery is peanut, nut, coconut, + sesame-free.
Mallon’s Sticky Buns | 1340 Bay Avenue, Ocean City
Mallon’s Sticky Buns is located near the corner of Bay Avenue + West 14th Street. While the bakery may focus on sticky buns, it’s also known for its award-winning crumb cake. For those who are not able to make it to Ocean City for crumb cake, it can also be shipped. Sizes available are 12-piece and 24-piece cakes.
MOJO Coffee Company | 801 Bloomfield Steet + 230 Willow Avenue, Hoboken + 159 Newark Ave, Jersey City
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Northern New Jersey residents are in for a treat because this Hudson County coffee staple has just begun serving crumb cakes on Fridays. MOJO’s crumb cake is a classic sweet treat that pairs great with one of the shop’s signature coffee drinks.
Mueller’s Bakery | 80 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head
Mueller’s Bakery is located on Bridge Avenue and sells baked goods from bagels + breads to cakes + pastries. There are two main options for crumb cake at this bakery. Original “World Famous” crumb cake is made with a plain cake bottom and topped with a streusel. Cakes are also topped with either icing or powdered sugar. Filled crumb cakes are available with blueberry or raspberry filling options.
Rispoli’s Pastry Shop | 1103 Goffle Road, Hawthorne
Rispoli’s Pastry Shop is located on Goffle Road, behind the Goffle Brook, and is open six days a week (closed on Mondays). This Italian pastry shop opened its doors in 1937, and bakes a variety of cookies, pastries, pies, + lobster tails. Visitors can order crumb cake from this spot and pair it with a cappuccino or latte.
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Styertowne Bakery | 1039 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton
Styertowne Bakery is located in the Styertowne Shopping Center near the corner of Bloomfield Avenue + Allwood Road. The bakery opened its door in 1949, and has been serving its “World-Famous Crumb Cake” along with rings, strudels, + more. Crumb cake is available in larger portions, weighing in at 2.5 pounds, which means it’s a great option for those looking to share with family or friends. If looking for something a little less traditional, try the cheese crumb cake or the blueberry crumb cake (filled with sweet cheese + fresh blueberries).
Live Results for the New Jersey Governor Primary Election 2025
Residents all around New Jersey voted in the Primary Election today for the upcoming Governor Race, which will take place in November. The Primary Election ballot includes a total of 18 candidates, including three from Essex County. The Montclair Girl is updating this post with the results as they come in. Read on to see the 2025 results for the New Jersey Governor Primary Election.
Please note: We are updating this article as results come in. You can see the latest election results here.
About the Election
A total of 18 candidates are running in the 2025 New Jersey Governor Primary election.
The Republican candidates include: Justin Barbera, Jon Bramnick, Jack Ciattarelli, Bill Spadea, and Mario Kranjac.
Read More: In-Person Voting Locations in Montclair
The Democrat candidates include Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Steven Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, Montclair Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey Education Association President Sean Spiller from Montclair, and Steve Sweeney.
The write-in candidates include Roger Bacon (Republican), Monica Brinson (Republican), Robert Canfield (Republican), Hans Herberg (Republican), Stephen Zielinski (independent), Gerardo Cendrone (independent), and Karen Zaletel (independent).
More information about each candidate can be found in our previous reporting here.
Early voting took place from June 3rd through June 8th, and the polls are open today through 8PM. The gubernatorial election for New Jersey Governor will be held on November 4th, 2025.
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As of 9PM on Tuesday, June 10th, the AP has called the Republican primary for candidate Jack Citarelli. Though only 28% of votes had been counted at that time, the AP shared its reasoning as such: "When the AP declared Ciattarelli the winner, he had a nearly 45-point lead over his closest competitor. Ciattarelli led in all 10 of the counties that had released at least some vote, by margins ranging from 13 to 70 points. Those margins were large enough that the other four candidates -- none of whom had more than 15% -- could plausibly make up the gap in the votes left to be counted."
As of 9PM on Tuesday June 10th, the AP has called the Democratic primary for candidate Mickie Sherrill. At the time the AP called the race, 42% of votes had been counted. The AP shared its reasoning as such: "At the time AP called the race, Sherrill had established a sizable lead over all challengers, thanks in part to her strong performance in votes cast prior to Election Day. The other five candidates were clustered between 10 and 20%. With the second-place candidate not leading in a single county -- and even losing his home county to Sherrill -- there was no path for anyone to overtake her."
For up-to-the-minute results from Essex County’s website, click here.
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