RIDGEWOOD, QUEENS
Rudy's Bakery and Cafe
Bienenstich and black forest cake at a Ridgewood bakery open since 1934.
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IllustrationA Ridgewood landmark since 1934, Rudy's began as a German bakery and has been run by an Italian family since the 1980s. The shop has an old-fashioned, small-town look, and you can sit down with a coffee and a slice of whole cake.
Get the oatmeal marshmallow sandwich cookie, then a slice of bienenstich, the German bee-sting cake, or black forest cake to eat in. Strudel, rainbow cookies and black-and-whites fill out the cases.
Editor’s tip
Sit down with a coffee and a slice of bienenstich, and take an oatmeal marshmallow cookie for later.
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 14, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.