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Carlo's Bakery Menu Prices 2026: Full List, Cakes & Best Value

Carlo's Bakery is the iconic Hoboken, New Jersey bakery made famous by Buddy Valastro and TLC's long-running reality show Cake Boss. Founded in 1910 and taken over by the Valastro family in 1964, the bakery is celebrated for its hand-crafted custom cakes, flaky lobster tails filled with French cream, classic Italian cannoli, and a full lineup of pastries, slices, and coffee drinks.

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Signature items

Lobster Tail$8.15
Classic Cannoli$7.49
6" Rainbow Cake$51.95
Latte (16 oz)$5.55
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What to order — at a glance

Cheapest item
Classic Cream Puff $3.25
Most popular
Lobster Tail $8.15

The bakery's signature pastry since the Cake Boss era

Best value bundle
5-Pack Cannoli Box from $32.45
Signature cake
6" Rainbow Cake $51.95
Combo meals

Carlo's Bakery combo and meal deals

Hoboken Home Run Bundle$28.55

  • Assorted Carlo's pastries and bakery favorites

Carlo's curated sampler of Hoboken's most-loved baked goods

Buddy's Favorites Box$38.95

  • Assorted pastries hand-picked by Buddy Valastro

Buddy's personal selection of the bakery's best items

5-Pack Cannoli Boxfrom $32.45

  • 5 Classic or assorted cannoli

Available in classic, premium, or mixed flavors

4-Pack Lobster Tail Box$29.85

  • 4 Signature lobster tail pastries

Great for sharing Carlo's most iconic pastry

6-Pack Cake Slices$64.95

  • 6 Assorted signature cake slices

Mix of Rainbow, Red Velvet, Chocolate Fudge, and more

Full menu with prices

Carlo's Bakery full menu and current prices

Prices sourced from Carlo's Bakery delivery platforms and reflect Hoboken/NYC-area locations as of mid-2026. Prices vary by location — confirm with your nearest Carlo's Bakery.
Cakes17 itemsCake Slices8 itemsPastries & Cannoli17 itemsIndividual Desserts14 itemsCookies8 itemsBreakfast & Pastries13 itemsBakery Pizza3 itemsCoffee & Specialty Drinks16 itemsBuddy Bundles10 itemsDoughnuts & Pies8 items
Budget picks

Cheapest items on the Carlo's Bakery menu

  1. 1Classic Cream Puff$3.25
  2. 2Hash Brown$3.85
  3. 3Dark Roast Coffee (12 oz)$3.25
  4. 4Espresso$3.25
  5. 5Chocolate Chip Cookie$4.89
  6. 6Sugar Cookie$4.89
  7. 7Every Buddy's Cake Slice$5.19
  8. 8Cheese Pizza Slice$4.99
  9. 9Black & White Cookie$5.55
  10. 10Seasonal Cupcake (Single)$5.55
What's new

New and limited-time items on the Carlo's Bakery menu

New

Dubai Chocolate Danish

Flaky pastry filled with the viral Dubai-style chocolate and pistachio filling.

$9.05
New

Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake

Individual cheesecake topped with Dubai chocolate and pistachio crunch.

$12.95
Seasonal

6" Seasonal Fondant Cake

Rotating seasonal flavor decorated with fondant — available while supplies last.

$64.95
Calories + price

Signature items: approximate calories and price

Calorie counts are estimates based on typical serving sizes for each item category.

ItemEst. CaloriesPrice
Classic Cannoli~320$7.49
Lobster Tail~380$8.15
Rainbow Cake Slice~480$11.65
Chocolate Fudge Cake Slice~520$11.65
Latte (16 oz)~190$5.55
Cannoli Iced Latte~260$9.05
Butter Croissant~310$6.45
Classic Cream Puff~150$3.25
Fudge Brownie~400$7.75
Price comparison

How Carlo's Bakery prices compare to other specialty bakeries

Like-for-like comparison of common bakery categories across top U.S. dessert brands.

CategoryCarlo's BakeryMagnolia BakeryPorto's BakeryCorner Bakery Cafe
Signature pastry$8.15 (Lobster Tail)$4.25 (Banana Pudding cup)$4.25 (Potato Ball)$3.99 (Morning Pastry)
Cake slice$11.65$5.50$4.50$4.99
6" whole cakefrom $42.85from $38.00from $25.00not available
Cookiefrom $4.89from $3.75from $2.50from $2.99
Specialty coffee drink$9.05 (Cannoli Latte)~$5.50~$5.00$5.49
Bundle / box dealfrom $25.95from $22.00from $18.00from $14.99
About

About Carlo's Bakery

Carlo's Bakery traces its roots to 1910, when an Italian immigrant opened a small pastry shop in Hoboken, New Jersey. The Valastro family acquired the bakery in 1964, and for decades it remained a beloved local institution known for its Old World Italian recipes and fresh-baked goods. Everything changed in 2009 when Buddy Valastro Jr. and his family became the stars of TLC's Cake Boss, a reality show that followed the dramatic artistry — and family drama — behind the counter of the Washington Street bakery. Almost overnight, Carlo's became a national destination, drawing lines around the block from tourists eager to taste the cakes they'd seen on television.

The bakery is best known for a handful of signature items that have remained unchanged for generations. The lobster tail — a hand-pulled, laminated dough pastry baked golden and filled with a delicate French cream touched with Bailey's liqueur — is widely considered one of the finest examples of Italian pastry craft in the United States. The classic cannoli, filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate chips, and cinnamon, rivals those of the finest Italian bakeries in New York City. And the elaborate custom cakes, decorated with fondant sculptures that replicate anything from sports stadiums to movie characters, put Carlo's on the map as a destination for milestone celebrations.

Today Carlo's Bakery operates locations in New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Florida, Texas, Minnesota, and Delaware, and ships products nationwide through its website. The bakery continues to be run by the Valastro family, with Buddy overseeing recipes and creative direction. Despite national expansion, the Hoboken flagship remains the heart of the brand — a busy, fragrant, authentically Italian-American bakery where the lobster tails are pulled fresh and the cannoli shells are filled to order.

1910founded
7+U.S. locations
$$price range

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Carlo's Bakery most famous for?

Carlo's Bakery is most famous for its lobster tails — hand-pulled, flaky pastries filled with signature French cream — and its classic Italian cannoli. The bakery also gained worldwide fame through TLC's reality show Cake Boss, starring Buddy Valastro, which showcased the bakery's elaborate custom cake creations.

How much does a custom cake from Carlo's Bakery cost?

Standard 6-inch cakes range from $42.85 (Black & White or Chocolate Fudge) to $64.95 (Seasonal Fondant). Party-sized 10-inch cakes start around $116.95. Fully custom decorated cakes are priced individually through the Custom Cake Builder on the website and vary based on design complexity, size, and decoration — expect to pay significantly more for elaborate fondant work.

Does Carlo's Bakery ship nationwide?

Yes. Carlo's Bakery ships cakes, pastry boxes, cannoli kits, lobster tail packs, and other items nationwide via UPS or FedEx. Delivery is available Tuesday through Saturday. The website offers local pickup at select locations as well as nationwide shipping for most items in their shop.

Where are Carlo's Bakery locations?

Carlo's Bakery has locations in Hoboken (NJ, the original flagship), New York City (Times Square), Las Vegas (NV), Orlando (FL), Dallas (TX), Minneapolis (MN), and Wilmington (DE). Hours and menu availability vary by location — check the website for the most current location details.

How much does a lobster tail cost at Carlo's Bakery?

A single lobster tail is $8.15. A 4-Pack Lobster Tail Box is $29.85, and mini lobster tails come in 6-pack ($27.25) and 12-pack ($46.75) options. The lobster tail is the bakery's most iconic pastry — a hand-pulled laminated dough shell filled with French cream and finished with powdered sugar.

What coffee drinks does Carlo's Bakery serve?

Carlo's Bakery has a full espresso bar offering lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, cold brew, and several signature specialty drinks. The most popular is the Cannoli Iced Latte ($9.05), followed by the Tiramisu Iced Latte ($8.45), Pistachio Iced Latte ($8.45), and Rainbow Cookie Iced Latte ($8.45). They also serve matcha lattes and fruity refreshers.

Does Carlo's Bakery have a gluten-free menu?

Carlo's Bakery is primarily a traditional Italian-American bakery with wheat-based products. Gluten-free options are very limited. If you have a gluten allergy or celiac disease, it is strongly recommended to contact the specific location directly before ordering, as the kitchen handles wheat flour extensively and cross-contamination is a real concern.

Who is Buddy Valastro?

Buddy Valastro is the owner and executive pastry chef of Carlo's Bakery, and the star of TLC's reality show Cake Boss, which premiered in 2009 and ran for many seasons. He grew up in the bakery — his father, Buddy Valastro Sr., purchased Carlo's in 1964 — and took over full operations after his father's death. Buddy is widely regarded as one of the most skilled custom cake decorators in the United States and has authored multiple cookbooks.

What are the most popular items to order at Carlo's Bakery?

The top sellers at Carlo's Bakery are the Classic Lobster Tail ($8.15), Classic Cannoli ($7.49), Rainbow Cake Slice ($11.65), Black & White Cookie ($5.55), and the Cannoli Iced Latte ($9.05). For whole cakes, the Rainbow Cake and Chocolate Fudge Cake are consistently top sellers. The 5-Pack Cannoli Box ($32.45) and 4-Pack Lobster Tail Box ($29.85) are popular gift and sharing options.