Carlo’s Bakery.

Buddy Valastro, the famous baker and star of TLC’s “Cake Boss,” is closely involved with Carlo’s Bakery. As the owner and face of the celebrity-owned bakery, Buddy has brought his family’s baking legacy to the forefront, creating a beloved institution known for its incredible cakes, pastries, and other sweet treats.

Carlo’s Bakery, originally established by Buddy’s father, has expanded from its flagship location in Hoboken, New Jersey, to include multiple locations across the country. Buddy’s hands-on approach, innovative baking techniques, and charismatic personality have contributed to the bakery’s continued success which makes this one of the most popular celebrity-owned spots in NYC.

I used to tease my mom’s cooking show obsession, but when Cake Boss aired, I found myself just as hooked. The show featured Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, a century-old establishment. Luckily we no longer need to travel across state lines for sweet-treats from Carlo’s Bakery. After the success of the show they opened a shop in Times Square where they sell one of the most iconic cannolis in New York City.

Truthfully it isn’t be the best cannoli NYC has to offer but it scratches an itch for the Italian delicacy. The cannolis are delicious, I just think that since Carlo’s is world-famous they can’t afford to take their time like small bakeries. Whenever friends visit the city I make an effort to end the night at Times Square, and since Carlo’s is open until midnight swinging by is a no-brainer.