These NJ small business bakeries are a must-visit

There's an ongoing battle between the creamy style cheesecake, like the one at Charlie's which is gold, and the New York style which is denser and cake-like.

When Jodi and I were first married, we'd head to see family in my grandparents' house in Sea Isle City and would often pass through the small Cape May County town of Tuckahoe.

Each time we tried to stop by Tuckahoe Cheesecakes for a delicious treat. For more than 40 years the family business has been baking some of the best desserts in the Garden State.

We haven't been in nearly 20 years so when I passed it, I turned around and bought a cheesecake. Then added toppings on the side, strawberry, and blueberry, and the cake did not disappoint.

Delicious. As good as we remembered.

What's your go-to bakery? Here are a few from our listeners:

K.K. Sweets in Hamilton

Randazzo Pastry Shop & Bakery in Raritan

Elisa’s Bakery in Lakewood

JG Desserts in Toms River

Yhanne’s House of Cheesecake in Clayton

Bovella's Pastry Shoppe in Westfield

Styertowne Bakery in Clifton

Tuckahoe Cheesecake in Tuckahoe

Charlie’s Farm Market in Normandy Beach

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Bill Spadea. Any opinions expressed are Bill's own.

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