Riesterer's Bakery

West Hempstead, NY · Bakery

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in West Hempstead
#23
of 66 restaurants
City Percentile
52%
rating percentile
Address
Riesterer's Bakery, 282 Hempstead Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552
Phone
(516) 481-7636
Website
www.rbakery.com
Status
Open · Closes 6 PM

Riesterer's Bakery is a restaurant located in West Hempstead, NY. It is one of 66 restaurants listed in West Hempstead. Its 4.4-star rating is above the West Hempstead city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Riesterer's Bakery

At Riesterer’s we pay special attention to your symbolic centerpiece – the cake. As a baking family for over 95 years, we have participated in our fair share of celebrations. However, each one is special to us and we are especially honored when we... More

Hours

Saturday6 AM–6 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 1ssaa · Aug 2025

Stumbled on Reisterer's by chance. Passing by, was intrigued by the extra-wide storefront. Are they really there, or is is this just space grab? Turned out, this place has 94 years' historical import. And, it shows in the a affinal interactions we saw with every patron (of course excluding us). Their assortment and quantity of off-shelf dairy/dairy-free cookies is mind boggling. Surely must be selling all of it (that's where 94 years' muscle memory whacks new age data modeling!). And that's the lesser part of expansive display. Cakes - for all occasions, and no occasion - appear to be the mainstay. Fair selection of celebratory stationary complements the stuff behind glass displays running from end-to-end. Coffee dispensers (hot and iced) are just there. More for those desperate to get a

★★★★★ 5.0 Simcha Goldish · Feb 2026

Outstanding local bakery. They make the best carrot cake. Also recommend their Napoleon cake & donuts. Seasonal cheesecakes are also fantastic, usually made to order.

★★★★★ 5.0 William Jacobs · May 2023

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Riesterer's Bakery in West Hempstead to indulge in some delightful pastries with my friends before heading out to dinner. I must say, my experience was nothing short of fantastic. Riesterer's Bakery offers a wide selection of delicious treats, accompanied by an excellent staff, making it a place I highly recommend. Upon entering the bakery, I was immediately greeted by the irresistible aroma of freshly baked pastries. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, creating a cozy and welcoming ambiance. The friendly staff at Riesterer's Bakery added to the overall pleasant experience, offering a warm smile and prompt assistance. Riesterer's Bakery boasts a great selection of pastries that are sure to satisfy any craving. From flaky croissants to decadent ca

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Bandit · Sep 2025

These cookies we received as a gift were very underwhelming. Can’t speak to other pastries or atmosphere as we were just given these cookies for whatever reason. Wouldn’t travel there to investigate any further. They look like they would taste good but they lack any flavor. Very boring. 🥱

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Gabrelle · Feb 2026

The cakes are horrible and have freezer burn and ice flakes in the middle. I spoke to a manager and she was very accommodating and offered a new cake but it is still frozen

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

Bakery

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