New York Knicks fever is peaking, and New Jersey is all in. As fans get ready for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, bakeries, grocery stores, cafés, caterers and doughnut shops across the state are rolling out orange-and-blue treats inspired by the team’s historic run.
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At Bagel Bazaar, which has locations in Hamilton, Dayton, Middlesex, Bound Brook, North Brunswick, Piscataway, South Plainfield, Jackson and Hillsborough, CEO Paul Salas says making a Knicks bagel felt like a natural next step for a shop known for its themed creations.
“Several years ago we started focusing on more unique bagel variations we felt our customers would enjoy. We’ve made Jingle Bell bagels for Christmas, Leprechaun bagels for St. Patrick’s Day and Monster Mash bagels for Halloween, all customer favorites that went very viral on social media,” Salas, a Knicks fan for the past 40 years, told New Jersey Family. “With the Knicks being in the championship this year, we knew we had to do a special bagel creation. We started selling these the last weekend of May leading up to Game 1!”
The orange-and-blue bagels are sold in stores and online at bagelbazaarstore.com with nationwide shipping available. Pre-ordering is recommended because they go quickly.
“These bagels are a huge hit! We are so proud to share our bagels with thousands of people, their friends and family. Around the country we are able to bring happiness and joy to our fellow Knicks fans,” he said.
Here are more Knicks-themed treats to check out around New Jersey. Since many are limited-time items and selling fast, call ahead, check social media and be sure to pre-order before you go.
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Dunkin’
Nutley, Bloomfield + Clifton
You may have heard about the viral Knicks donuts at the Dunkin’ location at 177 Washington Avenue in Nutley. Billie Juliano, who works at this location, made 17 dozen Knicks photo donuts on Wednesday ahead of Game 1. They sold out by 11:30 am. The shop is sold out for Thursday but is taking pre-orders Friday, along along with these other locations:
27 Park Ave., Nutley
60 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield
817 and 1372 Clifton Ave., Clifton
If you miss out, be sure to order ahead for Game 3.
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Ladyfingers Bakery + Bar
Bloomfield
The viral dot cake trend has met the Knicks craze at Ladyfingers Bakery + Bar. The Bloomfield bakery is making a Knicks-themed dot cake in orange and blue, and like all things blue and orange right now, the’yre selling fast.
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Our favorite mini cupcakes founded by Hoboken mom Melissa Ben-Ishay, who was on the cover of New Jersey Family in 2021, is making limited-edition orange and blue tie-dye New York Forever cupcakes, and you can mail order them here.
MoKafe
NJ locations in Fort Lee, Jersey City, Paterson and Weehawken
MoKafé is offering a Knicks drink made with organic blue spirulina lemonade and orange cream cold foam. The limited-time drink starts June 3 and will be available through the NBA Finals.
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Meyers House of Sweets
Wyckoff
This third-generation chocolate shop makes homemade fudge, chocolate and nostalgic candy. For Knicks fans, Meyers House of Sweets is transforming sugar cookies, candy bars and Oreos into orange-and-blue treats.
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Stew Leonard’s of New Jersey
Paramus and Clifton
Stew Leonard’s has plenty to choose from for your watch party, from ice cream and coffee to teddy bears dressed in Knicks merch.
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Broad Street Dough Co.
NJ locations in Oakhurst, Freehold and Wall Twp.
You can always count on this popular doughnut spot to get in on what’s trending, and the Knicks’ historic run is no exception. Broad Street Dough Co. is making orange-and-blue basketball doughnuts with sprinkles, and pre-ordering is strongly recommended.
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We’re obsessed with these Knicks-inspired black-and-white cookies in orange-and-blue hues from Dana’s Bakery.
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Carlo’s Bakery
Hoboken / Online
Buddy Valastro’s Cake Boss bakery is making a limited-time Knicks-inspired dot-sprinkle cake for fans. It’s available online only and ships anywhere in the U.S.
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This popular bagel spot is selling Knicks bagels at its NJ locations. Quantities are limited and they sell out quickly, so be sure to pre-order.
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