Best Bakeries and Cafes in Kearny, NJ: 10 Local Spots

Kearny Avenue might be the best pastry walk in Hudson County, NJ. In a few blocks you can go from Portuguese custard tarts to Brazilian coxinhas to Colombian pan de bono, with plenty of strong coffee in between. Our team pulled together 10 local bakeries and cafes in Kearny, and we checked each address and phone number on the business’s own website or its Google Business Profile.

Here are our picks for the best bakeries and cafes in Kearny, NJ, listed from south to north along Kearny Avenue, then over to Midland Avenue.

Photo: Arcos Pastry / Google

1. Dulce’s Bakery

Dulce’s Bakery is a neighborhood bakery near the south end of Kearny Avenue, and its Google Business Profile notes that it identifies as women-owned. Google reviewers point to breakfast sandwiches on pressed croissants, empanadas, danishes and a front case full of desserts.

• Address: 164 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
• Phone: (201) 991-5437

2. O Pão Quente d’Avenida

The sign over the door says it all: pastries, cookies, bread, rolls and cakes for all occasions. This bakery is a morning stop, and Google reviewers praise the fresh bread and the toasted croissant with eggs, ham and cheese. It closes early in the afternoon, so plan on breakfast or an early lunch.

• Address: 244 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
• Phone: (201) 246-8790

3. Minas Cafe

Minas Cafe brings Brazilian bakery and cafe food to a roomy space on Kearny Avenue. Google reviewers mention coffee, bread, cake, empanadas and fresh juices, and Google lists late hours, which makes it a handy spot for an evening coffee and dessert.

• Address: 261 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
• Phone: (201) 428-9577

4. Cumbia Cafe

You cannot miss the yellow, blue and red awning. Cumbia Cafe is a Colombian cafe whose online menu has a full bakery section with pan de bono, pan de queso, arepa con queso, empanadas, guava pastries and sweet corn cakes, plus tres leches cake, coffee and aguapanela.

• Address: 263 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
• Phone: (201) 997-4211

5. Domingo’s Bakery and Restaurant

Domingo’s is a bakery and restaurant in one, with a long display case of pastries and custom cakes. Google reviewers mention sandwiches, arepas, baked sweets, smoothies and decorated birthday cakes, and more than one calls the cappuccino a favorite.

• Address: 292 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
• Phone: (201) 428-1904

6. Vicente’s Bread Kitchen and Café

Vicente’s sits on a Kearny Avenue corner and is listed on Google as an espresso bar that identifies as women-owned. Google reviewers describe a large, family-friendly space. Pastéis de nata come up again and again in Google reviews, along with breakfast plates, sandwiches and a large pastry counter.

• Address: 343 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
• Phone: (201) 772-5200

7. Arcos Pastry

Arcos Pastry is a Kearny Avenue pastry shop with cafe seating, a glass case of pastries and celebration cakes. Google reviewers mention coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, soups and desserts, and the photos on its Google profile show trays of custard tarts. Follow Arcos Pastry on Instagram for cakes and specials.

• Address: 401 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
• Phone: (201) 997-7557

8. Bread of Life (Pão da Vida)

Up in the north end of town, Bread of Life is a Brazilian bakery whose official link page lists the Kearny shop alongside its Oliver Street and Ferry Street locations. Google reviewers single out the Brazilian pastries, beef patties and chicken coxinhas, and Google lists evening hours.

• Address: 783 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
• Phone: (201) 628-2661

9. Blu Café

Blu Café describes itself as a contemporary haven inspired by the vibes of Tulum and the elegance of Paris, with earthy tones and lush indoor gardens. The menu runs from acai bowls and affogato to coffee and espresso drinks, and the owners have posted about homemade hibiscus lemonade and an orange cake baked daily. Its site lists hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.

• Address: 149 Midland Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
• Phone: (201) 855-7070

10. Curiosity by Nest

A few doors down, Curiosity by Nest pairs a coffee shop with Asian-inspired food, boba and bingsu, and it also has an indoor playground. It keeps a busy events calendar too: its site lists a silent book club on Saturday, Nov. 14 and a paint and sip on Sunday, Nov. 15. Google notes that it identifies as women-owned.

• Address: 161 Midland Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
• Phone: (732) 801-2060

Make a day of it in Kearny

Grab a pastry and walk it off around Fairy Lake or along the Passaic River with our guide to things to do in Kearny, NJ. Want to meet the groups that keep the town running? See our list of Kearny nonprofits and community groups. And for more sweet stops around the county, browse the best bakeries in Hudson County.

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