Seaside Park, NJ – A new chapter has begun for one of the Jersey Shore’s most recognizable bakeries as the longtime Seaside Park bakery officially welcomed its new owners during a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Colonial Park Bakery.
Mayor John Peterson, Councilman Joe Connor, and Councilwoman Gina Condos joined Kerry, Pat, and Alli O’Neill and members of their family to mark the bakery’s official opening. The O’Neill family has operated the original Colonial Bakery in neighboring Lavallette since 1998 and is now carrying that tradition into Seaside Park.
A new era for a longtime local favorite
For decades, the bakery at its Seaside Park location has been a stop for generations of beachgoers grabbing donuts before sunrise, fresh crumb cake after a morning on the sand, or pastries to bring home after a day at the Shore. With the transition, the longtime owners have passed the torch to a family already known throughout the barrier island for quality baked goods and customer service.
“The bakery is run by Kerry, Pat, and Alli O’Neill, whose family has operated the original Colonial Bakery in Lavallette since 1998,” the Borough of Seaside Park said in announcing the opening. “The Borough of Seaside Park is delighted to have them here to serve our residents and visitors. We wish you much success for years to come. Welcome.”
A sweet destination on the barrier island
Colonial Bakery has built a loyal following over nearly three decades for its fresh donuts, pastries, cookies, pies, breads, and cakes, drawing customers from across Ocean County each summer. The expansion into Seaside Park gives visitors another opportunity to enjoy the bakery’s signature offerings without leaving the barrier island.
The opening also preserves a tradition that has long been part of the Seaside Park community, ensuring the neighborhood bakery remains a gathering place for both year-round residents and the thousands of visitors who spend their summers along the Jersey Shore.
Local officials welcomed the O’Neill family during the ceremony, expressing confidence that the bakery will continue serving as one of the premier stops for sweet treats on the barrier island for years to come.
Photos: Borough of Seaside Park
