Hai is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about pastries, desserts and bread / baking. Truly some of the best baked goods and sourdough in Hoboken.

Located on the Hudson river with exceptional views of the Manhattan skyline, Hoboken is rich in Brownstone apartments, taverns, bistros and late 19th century architecture. It is also the birthplace of Frank Sinatra. Did you know they even named a road after him called Frank Sinatra Drive? On the weekends the city is overloaded with young adults seeking what young adults seek. I come to Hoboken for pastries, notably from The Old German Bakery. On this visit, I was visiting an friend and his wife who live in one of the Brownstones. The Old German Bakery is not a large store but it is fully stocked in the morning. I came on this pilgrimage for blueberry cheese strudel, German sweet cheese w/ strawberry sauce strudel,, apple strudel and an almond croissant. Each cost me $5.50. What we do for love! The stores have no artificial flavors, coloring or preservatives. The products sold follow original recipes produced by Haytad Urachyan, who was born in Cologne Germany.

Delicious and charming. The man behind the outdoor counter was happy to tell us about the various pastries. His enthusiasm was only topped by the quality of their baked goods. Highly recommended and we will be back the next time we visit Hoboken.

This bakery is now a must whenever we're in Hoboken. We have passed this place multiple times but never bothered to check it out. About a month ago we were passing it again and were so accosted by the wonderful aroma coming from this bakery we had to go and check them out. It was a little later in the day so there were not a ton of options left but we got one of the chocolate danishes and a fruit and cheese danish. The gentleman working there (he seems like the owner) was so personable, friendly and passionate about his bakery. It was so refreshing to see someone who cares so much about what they do and their customers. The chocolate danish was still hot so we dug into that right away. My fiancé is not a sweets person and I think he ate more of it than me! It's the perfect balance of pastry and chocolate (and not too sweet either). The fruit and cheese was also fantastic. We stopped by again today and got another chocolate danish (of course) and one of his savory leek pastries. His storefront is set up outside, which is adorable and inviting. He is so sweet and we wish him and his business so well. We plan on ordering some bread next time we are in the area. He told us they run out very early but we can order ahead of time.

This is by far the only place my mom approves for Black Forest Cake. They are pricey, but worth it for special occasions. The cake is so moist and flavorful! I like how the whole cake comes cut already due to the cake losing its shape if I cut it at home. (The owner suggests this to be cut by him)

Oh my. This has got to be one of the best, if not thee best apple turnovers I've had to date. We'd passed the bright colored cart outside the shop on our way to have lunch. There was a line, so I was curious. Made a mental note to take took a closer look on the way back. The interior of the store is closed off to customers, but there are some cakes in the store window. The cute cart is full of chocolate croissants, berry and cheese danishes, and these amazing apple turnovers. They were so perfect looking that I had to buy one. I'm usually disappointed in turnovers, because they're too doughy or soggy, and the fruit doesn't have much flavor. Nor does the gelatin that is used as filler. I told myself I'd only have a quarter of it and save the rest for later. I took one bite while walking to find a coffee shop, and it was clear this flaky piece of heaven on earth wouldn't last long. Whatever fat & flour they use to make these crispy, light layers of dough isn't your typical American recipe. It's just sweet enough without being over bearing, and the apple chunks are plump and fruity. I don't know why the interior is closed, but I would spend mini morning indulging if you could sit and have pastries and coffee inside. I highly recommend this bakery, and will most definitely get a chocolate croissant on the next visit.

The smell of fresh baked pastries on Washington Street is one of my favorite Hoboken smells. We love this place and the little cart they have at the front of the store. Their sweets are so delicious and flaky. I like the sampler of 5 different bites, but the cinnamon pastry is my all-time favorite.

The man selling the pastries was very kind and high spirited! I got the apple one and rasberry ones and they were both so delicious!! It's a little cart that's outside of the bakery so you can't miss it.

Mmmmm. Almond croissant = amazing. Strawberry cheese danish = spectacular. Friendly owner from Cologne, Germany chatting with us about her hometown = priceless.