Celena's Bakery – American
Step into a whimsical, sugar-dusted sanctuary where the intoxicating aroma of golden vanilla and deep cocoa invites you to linger over a vibrant parade of handcrafted confections. From the nostalgic joy of sprinkle-laden Funfetti to the sophisticated decadence of salted caramel and zesty lemon, each slice and cupcake is a masterpiece of velvety buttercream and tender, moist crumb. Whether you are drawn to the bold richness of a brownie-infused treat or the classic elegance of red velvet, this charming bakeshop transforms every visit into a sweet, celebratory escape.
Danforth Avenue +14164252895 https://celenasbakery.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Celena's Bakery
Dairy-Free at Celena's Bakery
Celena's Bakery in Jersey City has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Double Chocolate Raspberry Cake, Granola and Peppermint Bark. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Celena's Bakery
Celena's Bakery in Jersey City has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pasties. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Celena's Bakery
Celena's Bakery in Jersey City has 59 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Funfetti Cake, Salted Caramel Cake and Double Chocolate Raspberry Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Celena's Bakery
Celena's Bakery in Jersey City has 17 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Double Chocolate Raspberry Cake, Peppermint Bark and Classic Vanilla Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Celena's Bakery
Celena's Bakery in Jersey City has 54 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Funfetti Cake, Salted Caramel Cake and Double Chocolate Raspberry Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Celena's Bakery
Celena's Bakery in Jersey City has 17 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Funfetti Cake, Granola and Hot Chocolate Mix. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Celena's Bakery
Celena's Bakery in Jersey City has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ham and Swiss Sandwich and Roasted Garlic Sourdough. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Celena's Bakery
Celena's Bakery in Jersey City has 45 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Funfetti Cake, Salted Caramel Cake and Double Chocolate Raspberry Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Celena's Bakery
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Dark City, Dark Night Dark Roast | 32.9 g | 45.7 g |
| Dark City, Sin City Medium Roast | 3.2 g | 44.1 g |
| Caraway Dark Rye | 32.5 g | 35.9 g |
| Dark City, Dark Night Swiss Water Decaf | 77.6 g | 27.3 g |
| Ham and Swiss Sandwich | 57.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Tea Squared, Loose Leaf Tea Selection | 67.4 g | 24.6 g |
| Dark City, Yirgacheffe Coffee | 45.5 g | 24.5 g |
| Dark City, Whole Bean Espresso | 17.6 g | 20.3 g |
| Rainbow Cake | 42.8 g | 19.9 g |
| Sourdough Tin Loaf | 83.8 g | 19.8 g |
| Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies | 115.5 g | 19.6 g |
| White Tin Loaf | 85.6 g | 18.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its friendly and welcoming staff, guests highlight the approachable dinner menu and relaxed atmosphere. Diners praise the consistent flavors of the main courses, noting that the experience provides a comfortable and straightforward setting for a casual evening out.
Menu
Cakes
All elements of our Cakes are made from scratch and hand decorated in house.
- Cupcakes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Classic Vanilla Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Classic Chocolate Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Funfetti Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Vanilla Lemon Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Mocha Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Salted Caramel Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Double Chocolate Raspberry Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Red Velvet Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
- Brownie Blast Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Royal Raspberry Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Classic Carrot Cake - $35: Contains raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- London Fog Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Black Forest Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rainbow Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Homemade OREO Cake - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
Fresh Baked Bread
Our Breads are hand-shaped and baked fresh daily.
- White Baguette - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast
- Whole Wheat Baguette - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- White Tin Loaf - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Whole Wheat Tin Loaf - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sourdough Tin Loaf - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Sourdough Boule - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Roasted Garlic Sourdough - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- Honey Wholegrain Loaf - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Challah - $7.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Caraway Dark Rye - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Cinnamon Raisin - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Focaccia - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- White Dinner Rolls - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Volumetrics, TLC
Lunch
Hearty and freshly-prepared lunch options daily.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich - $11.7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Turkey Guacamole Sandwich - $11.7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Roasted Vegetables with Goat Cheese Sandwich - $11.7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ham and Swiss Sandwich - $11.7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Brie with Cranberry Chutney Sandwich - $11.7 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich - $11.7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Meatloaf with Blueberry BBQ Sauce Sandwich - $13.7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasties - $9.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Rolls - $8.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quiche Tarts - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Family Sized Quiche - $25.5: 10 inch quiche. Flavours include: Spinach and Caramelized Onion, Broccoli Cheddar, and Bacon Mushroom. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Packaged Goods
Packaged and easy to grab in shop.
- Meringues - $7.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Scottish Shortbread - $13.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Tea Biscuits - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies - $7.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Granola - $15.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Biscotti - $6.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Sponge Toffee - $10.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hot Chocolate Mix - $13.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Sugar Cookies - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
Coffee and tea selections.
- Tea Squared, Individual Tea Pouches - $9.55 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tea Squared, Loose Leaf Tea Selection - $10.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Dark City, Yirgacheffe Coffee - $38.15 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Dark City, Dark Night Swiss Water Decaf - $39.55 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Dark City, Dark Night Dark Roast - $31.15 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Dark City, Sin City Medium Roast - $30.1 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Dark City, Whole Bean Espresso - $30.1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Seasonal Products
A collection of our favourite seasonal treats.
- Peppermint Bark - $8.75: White and Dark Chocolate layered with candy cane shards Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Dark Chocolate Mint Balls - $11.5: Cool, refreshing, chewy mint coated in dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Apple Pie - $18 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Cherry Pie - $18 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Blueberry Pie - $18 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Peach Pie - $18 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie - $18 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Tourtiere - $32.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Frequently Asked Questions about Celena's Bakery
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Celena's Bakery is an expensive ($$$) establishment featuring a variety of handcrafted cakes, cupcakes, and specialty desserts.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The bakery is family-friendly, offering a relaxed atmosphere, welcoming staff, and an approachable menu featuring cupcakes, cakes, and pies.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- With a 3.0/5 rating and expensive ($$$) pricing, this American bakery offers a more approachable dinner menu than typical confectionaries.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a relaxed, casual evening with approachable dinner options, friendly service, and diverse dietary needs like vegan or gluten-free sweets.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With an expensive ($$$) price level and a 3.0/5 rating, the restaurant offers approachable flavors but may lack high value.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include Funfetti, Salted Caramel, Red Velvet, and Brownie Blast cakes, alongside specialty options like London Fog and Meringues.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and high-protein options like meringues, white tin loaves, and pasties.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports dairy-free, gluten-free, high-fiber, high-protein, lectin-free, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-sodium, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect an expensive ($$$) American bakery with a 3.0/5 rating, known for friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the friendly, welcoming staff, the approachable dinner menu, and the relaxed atmosphere for a casual evening out.
- Is Celena's Bakery dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Celena's Bakery has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Double Chocolate Raspberry Cake, Granola and Peppermint Bark.
- What can I eat at Celena's Bakery on a dairy-free diet?
- Double Chocolate Raspberry Cake, Granola and Peppermint Bark carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Celena's Bakery have vegan options?
- Yes. 17 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Double Chocolate Raspberry Cake and Peppermint Bark.
- Is Celena's Bakery gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Celena's Bakery?
- Dark City, Dark Night Dark Roast, at roughly 45.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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