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TreAnt427
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Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
We are planning to take a trip there soon, and just wanted to get the down low. 
I know the bakery opens at 7am. What time did you leave? How long was the line before it opened?
We will be going on a week day.
ETA - is there anything to do in Hoboken afterwards?
Message edited 5/9/2011 11:04:42 AM.
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EricaAlt
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
I have many, many times, but this was b4 the show
I lived not too far from the bakery when I lived in Hoboken.
I don't think it's as nuts there now. I know pple that still go in there. I always went whenever I had a party or holiday. I'd pick up their cookies or a cake to bring
Now it's funny the place is famous
BTW... sooo much to do in Hoboken! Loved living their...
walk on the pier over-looking NYC skyline
tons of great restaurants
roof-top restaurants on a nice day for a drink
cute shops
playgrounds for the kids
parks
depends on when you're going, but they have festivals
Have fun! I haven't been to Hoboken in months (right b4 I got pregnant with #2 to visit friends)
Now is the best time to go in the warm weather
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
My cousins went. The wait was 4 hours. 
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TreAnt427
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
Posted by KerriSteve
My cousins went. The wait was 4 hours.
I was just reading an article that said the wait was 6 hours one day  That's why I asked. 
Do you know what time they went? I plan to be there first thing in the morning.
Thanks Erica! We are going the first week of June with DD. Seems like a nice area to walk around and see the scenery!
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ali120206
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
I used to live there too and got stuff from there occasionally. DS and I went to visit a friend last year on a Saturday and I walked by for the first time - I was shocked that the line was down the block!
It's beautiful to walk on the parks along the river, they are building a new playground on the river as well.
They have a great toddler playground at Church Square Park - it's so nice for little ones and is just a few blocks from the bakery.
Like Erica said - they have a lot of great restaurants. I miss living there so much!
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MrsFrizzle
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
We passed by it a few months ago, the line was like 4 blocks long. Needless to say we kept driving.
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acm1899
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
No bakery is that good that I would wait even 30 minutes to get in.
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| Posted 5/9/11 11:42 AM |
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TreAnt427
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
If the waits are really that long, I might not go. Just thought it would be fun, but it might be more of a hassle.
I figured going really early we might not have to wait that long.
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MrsFrizzle
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
Posted by TreAnt427
If the waits are really that long, I might not go. Just thought it would be fun, but it might be more of a hassle.
I figured going really early we might not have to wait that long.
Go the Donut Plant in the city, it's driveable and they were hands down the best donuts ever!
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EricaAlt
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
Posted by ali120206
I used to live there too and got stuff from there occasionally. DS and I went to visit a friend last year on a Saturday and I walked by for the first time - I was shocked that the line was down the block!
It's beautiful to walk on the parks along the river, they are building a new playground on the river as well.
They have a great toddler playground at Church Square Park - it's so nice for little ones and is just a few blocks from the bakery.
Like Erica said - they have a lot of great restaurants. I miss living there so much!
Oh, when did you live there?
I miss it sooo much! Of course I was younger
So easy to make plans and meet a friend for drinks easily. Walk right to the restaurant!!
BTW - Hoboken is worth visiting anyway. Even if you don't get a cake there. There are so many great places to eat and other bakeries.
Are you going during the week? Maybe it's not so bad?
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tkmommie
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
We went last year for my daughter's birthday, we had such a great time, it was part of her 16th b-day gift.
We went the friday before Memorial Day weekend, the lines were not that bad, maybe 45 min, the area was great. It was so much fun, we are doing it again this year! The drive was long because traffic in the city was bad! But it was a great time!
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
So funny you should post this!! I was just thinking of this exact thing, going to Carlos Bakery!!!! I'm curious to try their baked goods!!!! Mary
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Hofstra26
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
A friend of mine went and said everything was delish but she did wait on line for about 2 1/2 - 3hrs.
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BAM 2009
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
It depends when you go. A friend of mine goes a lot and he said to go after lunch..It is less crowded. Don't go during the weekend. Midweek is better... We are looking to go to. Probably next week...
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CouponKT
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
Jerry & Kristen did last year. If you are friends with them on FB, see if they will tell you how it was. I think they did well with it.
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liadorbs
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
I went in November. We waited about 2 1/2 hours to get in. It's actually super controlled, they only let in about 20 people at a time so the actual bakery isn't a madhouse.
We had a good time as far as the overall experience, and Hoboken is awesome, but the pastries (we bought brownies, cupcakes, coffeecake, cannolis) were just meh.
Oh, and it's super expensive.
I wouldn't do it again.
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TreAnt427
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
Posted by BAM 2009
It depends when you go. A friend of mine goes a lot and he said to go after lunch..It is less crowded. Don't go during the weekend. Midweek is better... We are looking to go to. Probably next week...
We plan to go midweek. If you go next week, let me know how it is!
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
Article in today's daily news
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TreAnt427
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
Posted by hcsf
Article in today's daily news
cake boss
I read that earlier today, that's where I saw that there was a 6 hour wait.
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BAM 2009
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
Posted by TreAnt427
Posted by BAM 2009
It depends when you go. A friend of mine goes a lot and he said to go after lunch..It is less crowded. Don't go during the weekend. Midweek is better... We are looking to go to. Probably next week...
We plan to go midweek. If you go next week, let me know how it is!
Will do!!!!
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
Posted by acm1899
No bakery is that good that I would wait even 30 minutes to get in.
Exactly.
Unless they are giving away gold nuggets in their cakes or something.
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Dulcinea
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
I used to live 2 blocks from the bakery until last year and sampled some of their stuff before it turned into a mob scene. If you're going for the bakery forget it. The stuff is average at best.
If you're going in hopes of meeting the Cake Boss himself, well chances are slim to none...
The town itself is cute, reminds me alot of Brooklyn Heights, so it's worth a stroll around town by the pier. The newly developed Pier C might even be open by the time you visit. Restaurants are also good to great. There are a good # of them. FM me if yo u want recommendations.
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
My man lives in Hoboken so I am there a lot and there is ALWAYS a line. I would guess around 2 hour wait. You are standing the entire time in the sun. Weekends the lines are longest. People often sell snacks/drinks to people waiting online. The area is beautiful and lots of nice places to eat and a nice brand new kiddie playground/park on the water.
Good Luck!
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JDubs
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Re: Has anyone taken the trip to Carlos Bakery? (Cake Boss)
my cousins went there a few months ago. I believe they waited over 2 hours and they said the stuff was just okay, nothing to go crazy over.
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