Easter is officially upon us, and we can’t help but get excited about all the treats that come with it. We might be too old for an Easter egg hunt, but there are plenty of local shops whipping up Easter sweets so you can have all the nostalgia and sweets. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite local sweets + dessert shops in Hoboken, Jersey City, and beyond to satisfy that Easter sweet tooth. These brick-and-mortar dessert shops have specific Easter items, including but not limited to pastels, Cadbury eggs, sprinkles, and more.
Hoboken
Alfalfa | 1110 Washington Street
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Known for its generously-sized salads and tasty doughnuts, pick up a dozen from Alfalfa — and make sure to pre-order the ones with sprinkles on them. Oh and ICYMI – all of the doughnuts are gluten-free now.
Baking Mama | 88 Hudson Street
Patrons can pick up classic macarons, cookies, cake, and cupcakes, all Easter-themed.
Carlo’s Bakery | 95 Washington Street
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Carlo’s is serving some festive cakes and cookies along with the regular pastries.
Read More: Easter Egg Hunts Happening in Hoboken + Beyond in 2022
Choc O’ Pain | Hoboken + Jersey City Locations
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If marshmallows, flourless chocolate cake, or french pastries, in general, are what you want — then Choc O’ Pain has your fix.
Dolce + Salato | 1101 Grand Street
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If chocolate bunnies aren’t enough for you, Dolce + Salato’s “Palazzone Extra Fine Milk Chocolate Eggs” will fill all of your chocolate cravings. The soccer ball-sized treat is made with love in Italy.
Lepore’s Homemade Chocolates | 105 4th Street
The name says it all — if chocolate is what your heart desires, this is your place. Get super nostalgic with giant Easter bunny chocolates and other sweets.
Losurdo Bros Deli | 410 2nd Street
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This longstanding deli has whipped up Easter sweet bread in two sizes, with and without eggs.
The Cupcake Carriage | Food Truck + Online
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Based in Hoboken, this food truck is selling beautiful holiday-themed cupcakes perfect for a celebration. Taking it to the next level, the truck also hosts Easter bunny pop-up events locally.
Jersey City
Cocoa Bakery | 275 Grand Street
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Because cookies can be both delicious and adorable, Cocoa Bakery is whipping up these Easter-themed cookies.
See More: Hoboken + Jersey City Restaurants Open on Easter Sunday 2022
Cupcakes by Jeannie | Food Truck
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A go-to in the community for festive treats is the Cupcakes by Jeannie dessert truck that parks throughout Jersey City. On Easter, it will be parked at 548 Jersey Avenue from 11AM – 6PM. The team created a menu form and posted it on its IG page for those who want to order ahead and pick up their order at the truck – the deadline is April 15th 6PM. Otherwise, all of the holiday desserts are available first-come-first-serve on the truck. Available will be a breakable chocolate bunny or eggs, various cookies, brownies, rice Krispy treats, chocolate caramel pretzels, chocolate-covered Oreos, flan, alfajores, tres leches cake jars, cupcakes, and sugar cookie dip kits.
Lee Sims Chocolates | 743 Bergen Avenue
Lee Sims has been at the same location since the 1940s when Valerie’s grandfather, George Sousane, bought the shop with a partner at the time when it was a soda fountain and candy store. In 1955, Valerie Vlahakis’ parents had taken over and made the store sell chocolate only. Now, you can see all sorts of mouth-watering chocolate varieties — including Easter, of course.
