Pinho’s Bakery
“went for lunch today got two great sandwiches at great price…custards cups are a must.”
“Pasteis de Nata: Pinho's has been making them since 1977, so they must be doing something right.”
“A huge selection of delicious pastries and a very popular spot for customers from Union County and beyond (parking is tough to find).”
Pinho’s Bakery
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Great bakery with very friendly staff. I only had their custards and they're amazing! It's such a different taste and texture than Asian custards. The shop itself is small and has a very local feel to it.
I came here on Thanksgiving day and the line was out the door. I waited about 30ish minutes until I got my custards but it was worth it! I would definitely come back here for more custards and to try their other pastries.
What a huge bakery! and I love it!
The options are endless! Mini Zeppoles, Tiramisu, Bread pudding, Natas, Cannoli, Amaretti Cookies, Cupcakes, Cassata Cake, Donuts, Tart, Mousse…the list goes on and on.
If you want to skip all the sweets, you can order cold and hot sandwiches. Mini Deli section of the shop has your standard meats. They also have a toaster in the back so please order your butter roll toasted here, it was delicious when I ate mine.
Plenty of seats inside and outside. There is a pantry for the regular coffee lovers but if you like strong coffee like myself, order yourself a Galão. It's an Espresso with foamed milk.
Friendly and fast service but keep in mind this place is jamming during mornings especially Sunday mornings.
Hosting a party? Pinho's Bakery has it all. Cater with them! Reasonable prices.
Check this place out if you are around town. Don't miss out.
My sister brought me here as early as she could so I can check out the many pastry options they had to offer. I don't know why she had me to drive, because the parking confused the crap out of me. There was no real spaces, just a lot and you have to get in where you fit in. People just threw their vehicles where ever. Although I'm from NJ, I haven't lived here in decades, so maybe it's just me.
Upon entering, the first thing I noticed was the mixed smells of breads and sweet treats. I was amazed by the wall full of different rolls. I haven't been to a bakery in my current town that also baked bread. Most bakeries I've been to just make desserts. It took me about 10 minutes to glance over everything and make my selections. I picked up a couple of Portuguese rolls, chocolate brownie cupcake, key lime tarts, character cupcakes, and a cheesecake bar. Even after paying for, I found about 8 more items I wished to try, maybe later so I can update this review, lol. I love how the roll wasn't doughy, taste great with the whipped butter they carry. My key lime tart was amazing! I love tart fruits and this did it for me.
I saw they had a deli that sold Boar's Head products. I'll check that out later. Heading out, I saw a small coffee bar right next to the doors. Don't know how I missed it upon entering. Perhaps the overwhelming selection of baked goods distracted me from everything else. They have indoor and outdoor seating, which is cool. We sat outside for a little bit and enjoyed our treats. What I love about this place is the prices. The cupcakes go for about the same, but whole cakes are so much more expensive in the south. $15 for a 10" cake goes for about $60, and that just a basic yellow cake with butter cream icing.
Always the go to place for bakery items. Friendly staff and fresh baked goods with lots of variety. always would recommend this place to others.
Tip: on weekends and holidays make sure to give your self enough time because there's usually fairly long lines
I can't believe I've been living so close to this bakery for years and only just discovered it. Hooray for deli/ bakery combos. Pinho's closes at 6pm on Sundays. The crowd scurrying toward its doors at 5:55pm when I was leaving is a testament to the fact that it has made its way into the weekend tradition of many families… and now mine.
I can personally vouch for the raspberry cigars, chocolate meringue cookies, and whole wheat rolls. The raspberry cigar was flaky and generously filled. The chocolate meringue was fudgey (might be making up a word, but you get me) and had walnut pieces, and the rolls were deliciously rustic with grain pieces.
I will definitely be back to try some of the deli items. There is casual seating inside, and outdoor bistro seating on the brick patio. Definitely a future spot for lunches out, or for those times you need to camp out and work in a coffee shop.
Service is quick with lots of people behind the counter on the weekend. They recommend coming early in the morning for the best selection of buns before they sell out.
If you're looking for a bakery with a deli that sells Boar's Head products within arm's reach, then Pinho's Bakery is your place! Perhaps the best thing about this bakery is the fact that there is a great selection of different cakes, pastries, cupcakes, and breads to choose from. Weekends appear to be particularly busy, but that's good news for those expecting freshly baked goodies.
"Cigars" (1x Raspberry, 1x Chocolate, and 1x Apricot): These are light, sweet, crispy, nutty, and delicious. Each one is well balanced in flavor. You could taste each of the ingredients without one overpowering another. My least favorite, however, is the raspberry. I found it overly tart and excessively sweet to my liking. In order of preference, I would go for the chocolate, apricot, then the raspberry.
Cream Horn: I finally found a place that makes these exactly how I like them. The dough is very light and crispy, while the cream is quite rich and flavorful. The dusting of powdered sugar adds another hint of sweetness. I definitely enjoyed these with tea.
Cheese Horseshoe: These giant pastries are $10 each and filled with a sweet and creamy cheese filling. The dough is probably like a light croissant, if that makes sense. I would definitely order this again. Note: Try to eat it within two days or it'll be dry and a bit chewy.
Pasteis de Nata: Pinho's has been making them since 1977, so they must be doing something right. The custard's sweetness is just right and not overly sweet like other places. However, I'm a bit bummed that it doesn't have burnt edges, but that's a non-issue.
Unfortunately, I am not a fan of the Tiramisu. My family likes it, but I'd give it a 2/5. It's basically two inches of whipped cream topping, while the cake itself is barely half an inch. The Chocolate Mousse Tart is delicious, particularly the mousse, but the ganache was too sweet for me. There are also these small rectangle chocolate bars that have nuts on the top. I have no clue what it's called (no label), but it has a soft chocolate filling and a light biscuit base. Overall, I'll come back to try more of what they offer.
Came here because a friend recommended it. Ordered half a dozen custard cups, one elephant ear,one cookie and one cannoli. The custard cups were ok nothing I would go out of my way for. Cookie was so dry and elephant ear is suppose to taste flaky and sugary but instead it was stale and had cinnamon on it. My husband said the shell fell apart and they had pre filled it because parts of it were soggy..he said it doesn't hold a candle to Bovella's cannolis.
Please keep in mind they have a $10 cc minimum. I didn't know until I went to pay for my half order of custard cups and then Kept having to add items to make the minimum.
I was so disappointed with this bakery as it has good reviews on yelp. I am in the minority but I feel the pastries are overpriced and don't warrant the cost..$3.50 for a cupcake is too much.
I work down the block from this place and have been there about 5 times so far. Everything is always fresh. The place is always busy so that is a sign of a good establishment. They have great sandwiches and a wide range of pastries/desserts at the bakery counter. If you are in the are, this is THE PLACE!!! oh yea, great prices too! Enjoy!