Clemente Bakery

"This is a never fail place for an incredible sandwich, baked goods, Italian specialties. Service in amazing from such a warm and friendly staff. I have been a customer here for over 16 years and have introduced a number of people to them and will continue to do so!!!!!!"

"Nicest most genuine people. Beautiful traditional Italian bakery, and unbeatable desserts/fresh mozzarella! My husband and I recently moved from Hoboken (which loves to brag about their mozzarella and bakeries) to Hackensack and we’ve been looking for a spot that has it all, and finally found it! We came in right before closing on Easter and not only were we welcomed, but were graciously given some mozzarella to try and some cookies to give out to the local hospital staff. Amazing people, we will be back!"

"Stopped here for a cappuccino and Italian cookie after work. Wide variety of Italian delicacies and baked goods. Bread was fresh and crisp. Cookies were buttery and delicious. Would improve on dine-in experience but food quality was great."

"Outstanding Italian deli! Molto buono! The words homemade, family, and delightful come to mind when I think of Clemente Bakery. It is more than a deli because they have hot food,  pastries, groceries, different types of breads including focaccia, and specialty dishes. They also do catering and special bread orders. This is a nice deli with plenty of tables to dine in and enjoy your favorite Italian treats. This is a family-owned business in which you can see the entire family working together. The rest of the staff has been working there for many years. I lived in the area years ago and this was my favorite stop every day. Now I must to stop there every time I visit New Jersey. Prices are very reasonable, so I laugh when I see people complaining about "high prices." They would have a hard time ordering a sandwich in Miami, which usually starts at $10.95 for a regular panini. I miss Clemente’s. The ladies at the counter are friendly and knowledgeable. In my experience, they can also be fun.  It is nice to see a family so united (althought I can't imagine working with my parents or relatives all day long).  It probably isn’t easy.  Nor is it easy to keep up with such a big and elaborated business, but these ladies are there everyday from very early in the morning to make sure all the delicious food is well prepared and all the merchandise is in order. Clemente’s is a big store with counters of food and a small market. It is a one-stop place where you can get everything you need – from a hot lunch, to all the ingredients you need to make an authentic Italian home cooked meal.  The ladies can give you recommendations on almost everything because they are very proud of their products. They also make amazing cappuccinos. The bread and focaccia are delightful and very authentic to the Puglia region of Italy, specifically Bari.  They offer an extensive selection of delicious oven-baked Barese breads and foccacias.  Pizzas are made from scratch. Taralli and pastries are also very good especially when they make seasonal treats like zeppoles. Pastas and other hot dishes including risotto, veal, chicken, and beef, change daily, and Fridays they usually prepare seafood.  They also include one of their delicious bread rolls with almost every dish.  In the deli section,  they have the guys making delicious subs.  One of my favorites is the Clemente special with ham, salami, pepperoni and fresh mozzarella in a crunchy hero. You can add some delicious roasted peppers and sundries tomatoes for an extra charge. Did I mention that they make fresh mozzarella daily. It is to die for. They also do catering, which I have ordered in numerous times and it has always been well prepared and on time. I personally love the fact that almost everyone speaks Italian. It gives it that extra "je ne sais quoi" to this lovely establishment. It can be hard to find this bakery because it is in an industrial area, but if you are in Bergen County and love Italian food you should do yourself a favor and put it on your GPS.  It is a must try!  It gets VERY busy during lunch hours so once you get to know the menu it is better to call ahead and make your order by phone to pick up later that way you avoid some waiting in line. Covid related details - staff is wearing masks at all times and protective gear, sanitizer available, and practicing social distancing."

"First time visitor. Impressive, well stocked bakery. Authentic Italian imported cold cuts and other items. Fresh delicious bread, mozzarella and prosciutto. Definitely will return. Friendly staff."