Pastries by Lara

5.0
(13)best-of-weddings

Tri-State Area

About This Vendor

Pastries by Lara is a wedding bakery based in Jersey City, NJ. Owner Lara specializes in custom wedding cakes and other deliciously decadent desserts. Pastries by Lara provides clients with a number of sweet treats to choose from. Consultation appointments are available ahead of time, affording you the opportunity to share your ideas with Lara. She can create mouth-watering dessert buffets with cookies, cupcakes, and pastries. Delivery and set-up services are provided to clients on the day of their event, allowing them to relax and enjoy their wedding day without worrying about the smaller details.

Details

Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Cakes & Desserts
Cake Accessories, Cake Table Decorations, Cake Toppers, Cake Delivery & Setup, Cupcakes, Groom's Cakes, Other Desserts
Dietary Options
Organic
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner

Pastries by Lara Reviews

Reviewed On 9/19/2021 by Helen V
Book Lara! From our first interaction she was nothing but a pleasure to work with. She understood my vision for our mini cake/cupcakes immediately and when we saw them at our trial, I knew she was thoughtful about each flavor. The taste! Each o...
f our 6 cupcakes flavor were individually so delicious! And our guests loved them all. Thank you Lara- you were truly a pleasure and so kind, easy, and fun to work with.
Response from the Vendor on 09/20/2021
Thank you so much Helen for your kind words!!! It was an honor working with you and creating the sweet treats for your wedding day!! Thank you for trusting me with your vision! I am so pleased that I could bring it to life! 😊
Reviewed On 12/08/2021 by Kristen A
Delicious and affordable and Lara is super nice.
Reviewed On 9/23/2021 by Michelle K
Simply put, Lara is amazing. We opted for a variety of pastries to be served at each table, and a small cake for cutting for our wedding. Lara was so flexible and versatile in the products she offered, and the quality was out of this world. Our...
favorites were the mini blueberry pies, fruit tarts, and cheesecakes. She was responsive, kind, and just an overall pleasure to work with. We will be hiring her for any of our future catering events.
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2021
Thank you so much Michelle for these amazing words! It was an absolute pleasure working with you as well and bringing your vision to reality! I honestly really enjoyed creating these sweet treats for your big day! Thank you so much for trusting...
me to be a part of your wedding day and I look forward to working with you again in the future! 😊
Reviewed On 7/16/2021 by Melissa C
My cake was a show stopper! Lara is AWESOME! We got a 4 tired cake with white and pink flowers and Lara did an incredible job! She took the picture I showed her and brought it to life! HIRE HER for your wedding!!! Not to mention the cake was d...
elicious! I can't wait for our one year anniversary to eat it again!!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2021
Melissa, thank you so much for such kind words!! I am sooo thrilled to hear that we were able to bring your dream to reality and that you loved your cake!! You were a complete doll to work with and i look forward to working together again in th...
e future. Thank you for trusting Pastries by Lara with your special day!!
Reviewed On 6/08/2021 by Catherine R
Lara has been creating amazing cakes and sweets for my family and I for years! She is very talented and always brings our vision to life with her creative baking skills. Her cakes not only look amazing but taste AMAZING! She puts so much love a...
nd detail into every creation she bakes. We can’t recommend her enough to all of our family and friends, she is simply the BEST! Don’t miss out on booking Lara for your next special event, you will not regret it!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2021
Thank you so much Catherine for trusting Pastries by Lara with so many of your family events! I love being a part of your special days and I am so thankful you enjoy the cakes!!
Reviewed On 10/06/2020 by Christine A
Lara was amazing! Our cake came out amazing from the way it looked to the way it tasted! Our guests and ourselves loved the cake! During such a crazy time with Covid-19, Lara made the cake process a breeze! Everything came out wonderful!
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2020
Christine, Thank you so much for trusting me to be in charge of such a sweet part of your wedding day! I am so glad that I could help you stress about one less thing during this craziness of wedding planning this year! Looking forward to workin...
g together with you in the future! Congratulations!!
Reviewed On 9/04/2020 by Ana P
Super helpful making our vision for a cake happen ! Also wonderful taste !
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2020
Thank you so much Ana! So glad that I was able to be a part of the special day!!
Reviewed On 9/02/2020 by Christina A
Lara helped create my vision into a reality when designing my dessert table. The guests were so shocked by the beauty and the amazing taste of all her goodies! My cake was so perfectly made, it was exactly what I wanted... I really couldn't hav...
e been any happier! Even my husband was in awe. I'm looking forward to the next event that I get to use Lara!
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2020
Thank you so much Christina for your sweet words! It was an absolute pleasure working with you and I cannot wait time be a part of your future events as well!
Reviewed On 7/02/2020 by Aline V
Lara is amazing!! My husband and I recently had a mini wedding ceremony since our big wedding was postponed due to COVID-19 and when I called her to make a last minute wedding cake for our mini reception, she was there to save the day! She put...
s the customer first always, asks for every detail from taste to appearance, and delivers the most delicious cakes ever! It arrived in perfect condition and my guests couldn't get enough of it! The whole cake was eaten by the end of the night. I HIGHLY recommend Pastries by Lara for any occasion!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2020
Thank you so much Aline for trusting me to be a part of your special day!! It was an honor working with you and Chris! I am so pleased to hear everyone loved the cake 😊😊
Reviewed On 5/25/2020 by Danielle R
Lara’s cakes never disappoint! She is easy to work with, and very accommodating! I’ve hired her multiple times for a variety of occasions and each time the cake has been exactly what we wanted. She takes your vision and makes it a reality.
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2020
Thank you Danielle for the very nice review! I am so pleased to hear that we were able to meet all your expectations and bring your vision to reality! Looking forward to working with you again!
Reviewed On 5/25/2020 by Vana E
Lara has been incredible time and time again for any of my events. She made the most beautiful cake for my engagement party and then again for my bridal shower. Not only were the cakes gorgeous, but they were delicious too! So many times we've ...
eaten beautiful cakes at functions but they don't taste good. Lara's cakes not only look amazing but taste amazing. She was able to create my dream look for my cake and made it even better than I had pictured it. She also made the desserts for my dessert table. They included chocolate covered EVERYTHING, Nutella braids, cookies, cake pops, cupcakes, and a bunch of other delicious goodies. Best choice we ever made!
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2020
Thank you so much for your feedback vana!! It was a pleasure working with you time and time again and I am honored that I have been a part of many of your special days!
Reviewed On 5/25/2020 by Maria M
Pastries by Lara created the most beautiful cake for my daughter's baby shower. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted, and Lara helped create a beautiful elegant cake that fit in perfectly with the shower's theme. Not only was it beautiful, it ...
was very moist and tasted delicious. My guests loved the flavor! Lara was a pleasure to work with, so friendly, professional, and accommodating. I will definitely use her again for my next party.
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2020
Hi Maria, I am so pleased to hear that everything was a hit! I was honored to be a part of the special baby shower!
Reviewed On 5/21/2020 by Christine Y
Lara was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. She was also very collaborative in generating ideas to meet our expectations for the wedding cake and favors. The cake was stunning and delicious. Everything arrived at our venue in plen...
ty of time and I appreciated Lara managing all of those details for us. Would highly recommend her!
Response from the Vendor on 05/21/2020
Thank you so much for your kind review! I am so happy that I was able to be a part of your special day and we were able to meet all your expectations!

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Meet the Team

meet the owner
Lara B
Owner
Baking has a part of my life since I was young! And creating for weddings have been my dream! This dream became a reality with a lot of hard work and amazing clients! I have been a part of creating and designing for weddings and parties for almost a decade and have been loving every minute of it!
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