Call us Cookie Monster, because there’s something about a fresh-baked cookie that’s impossible to resist. New Jersey is dotted with countless amazing bakeries that have every type of cookie you can imagine, but our favorites have got to be authentic Italian bakeries. Anyone who’s attended an Italian wedding know that the Nonnas take cookies very seriously! But if you want to sample some of these amazing delicacies without the RSVP and wedding gift, head to the best Italian bakery in New Jersey, Del Ponte’s Bakery in Bradley Beach. This old-school joint has been around for over 20 years, but it feels like it’s been around for much longer – and its recipes probably have! Come with us to take a look at this unique Jersey Shore bakery packed with more cookies, cakes, and treats than your stomach will have room for!

Del Ponte's Bakery is the perfect old-school Italian bakery, holding down its corner of Bradley Beach for decades.
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The old-school display cases are a time-warp in the best way, and the first thing you'll notice is the massive variety.
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In the cookie section alone, you'll find well over forty varieties - more than enough to fill up a box. We recommend the rainbow cookies!
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That's not even counting the biscotti, which features one of the most impressive selections in NJ - perfect for those with lighter tastes.
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The cake display will have the perfect whole cake for a big gathering - or just you, if you prefer.
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That's just scratching the surface - this place has an amazing variety of indulgent treats, both traditional and newfangled.
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And when the holidays come around, you can bet they'll have traditional specialties like Struffoli or hot cross buns.
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Have you visited Del Ponte’s Bakery in Bradley Beach? What’s your favorite Italian bakery in New Jersey? Let us know in the comments section! You can see all the details on the bakery’s current offerings on the Del Ponte’s Bakery website, and check out the Del Ponte’s Bakery Facebook page for the latest specials. If you’re looking for an heartier meal before dessert in the area, check out the town’s popular Skratch Kitchen, where everything is made fresh daily. And if you need to sleep off that sugar rush, head a little north to the Majestic Hotel in Ocean City for a good night’s rest.

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Del Ponte's Bakery, 600 Main St, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720, USA