Mara Bakery
501 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
Crema's Take
“Mara Bakery is an Elizabeth institution that's been perfecting Cuban pastries and sandwiches for over 30 years, with their *cubano* and pastelitos earning genuine devotion from regulars who keep coming back for the authentic flavors and fresh coffee. The bakery captures that slow, convivial sit-down vibe where you can linger over traditional drinks and pastries, and they've become a trusted spot for custom cakes and celebrations that reflect customers' cultural heritage. Fair warning: the experience can be inconsistent depending on who's behind the counter on any given day, but when things click, you're getting something genuinely special that tastes like home.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I bought a cake yesterday for a house party. It tasted sour. By the time I was going to call to complain, they were already closed.
They used to have employees in the morning that worked great together now they have this new staff it litterally takes 30 minutes to get a damn. Coffee
Absolutely love this place! Their Cuban sandwiches are the best in town and their pastelitos are to die for! The coffee is also fresh everytime 🤤
To pay homeage to elizabeth - this place has been here for over 30+ years! If you want to try a authentic cubano - stop by this bakery. they have tons of different pastries but the cuban sandwhich! I would definetly go back to have it again. I also got a guava and cheese pastry…
I try coming here more than once to give them a chance but unfortunately no more.the workers are always in a bad attitude and to scream at a child just because they ask a simple question no thanks
The journey to getting our perfect wedding cake wasn’t an easy one. We wanted to make sure the dessert for our big day was able to tell a story of who we are as people and where we come from. It also had to be delicious. We decided that it would be based on my late father in…
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