
Did you use candy hearts stamped with a cute saying to declare your feelings toward childhood crushes? Now that you're grown, show your sweetheart how much you care with a Valentine's Day treat from these wonderful bakeries, cafes, and restaurants near Rockland County homes for sale recommended by our real estate agents.
- Sweet Expressions - Shoppers Haven Mall, 27 Orchard St., Monsey, NY 10952
Can't decide between ice cream and candy? No need to choose when you visit Sweet Expressions, only minutes from Monsey homes for sale. Cones, cups, shakes, and sundaes are available in various flavors of regular or non-dairy ice cream. In addition to luscious chocolate bars, Sweet Expressions carries an assortment of fun candies such as Sour Sticks, Oodles, and Froozies. Visit the website for hours.
- Patisserie Didier Dumas - 163 Main St., Nyack, NY 10960
France is often referred to as the "pastry capital of the world." The namesake founder of Patisserie Didier Dumas, a native of France, has established a reputation for top-quality traditional baked goods. Macarons, the classic French treats featuring colorful meringue shells with ganache, buttercream, or jam filling, headline a menu of delectable cakes, cookies, and tarts. Stop by during a day of viewing Nyack homes for sale. Hours are 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekends.
- Caked Up Cafe - 40 S. Main St., New City, NY 10956
Since 2013, when Denise Byrnes opened Caked Up Cafe just down the street from New City homes for sale, they've developed a celebrity following, including Alex Rodriguez, Rihanna, and Odell Beckham, Jr. The extensive list of flavors includes sweet-and-savory mashups like buffalo chicken and maple bacon. Order Valentine's Day specialties such as deep-dish cookies, a "charcuterie" box, and a mini-pinata cake. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday.
- Rockland Bakery - 94 Demarest Mill Road, Nanuet, NY 10954
For more than 40 years, Rockland Bakery has been satisfying sweet cravings around Nanuet homes for sale. Their "Always Fresh" slogan signifies a commitment to providing customers with the finest-quality baked goods at any time. The family-run bakery has earned numerous awards, as well as national recognition from sources such as ABC's Good Morning America, for their rainbow cookies, babka, coconut macarons, and other pastries. Rockland Bakery is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Dazzle Cafe - 25 Spring Valley Market Place, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Sushi, pizza, and ice cream under one roof? You'll find that delightfully eclectic menu not far from Spring Valley homes for sale at Dazzle Cafe. In their mission to satisfy customer tastes, the cafe features a wide range of items, including pasta, falafel, and fish & chips. Not in the mood for ice cream? Get your sugar fix with cheesecake, churros, or a Belgian waffle. Dazzle Cafe is open 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday.
- Allie's Bakery - 21 Orangetown Shopping Center, Orangeburg, NY 10962
The American Dream is alive and well around Orangeburg homes for sale, as demonstrated by Allie's Bakery. Pastry chef Rosalio Mazariego realized his vision of opening a bakery after he and his wife emigrated from El Salvador. Named for the Mazriegos' young daughter, Allie's Bakery has been enthusiastically supported by the community. Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday.
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