The 18th Ave Bakery is a throwback to old school New York. It's an old school Italian bakery with an assortment of baked goods for everyone, semolina bread, cookies, cheesecake. We got the chocolate cheesecake and some cookies. Both were very good. The cheesecake was fresh and definitely one of the best cheesecakes I've had. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if for the food and the unique authentic experience of an old timey mom and pop shop bakery. read more

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Walking into this bakery is like walking into a time warp back to the days when traditional Italian bakeries ruled the roost! Having grown up in RI, I miss the days when my mom would take me to "the Hill", the RI version of Bensonhurst (or Arthur Avenue in the Bronx) to buy Italian bread, wine biscuits and delicious pastries and cookies that were always accompanied with friendly service and is exactly what you get at the 18th Avenue Bakery! read more

Old world Italian Bakery in the heart of what used to be an Italian neighborhood. While the neighborhood changed the bakery kept its charm.

Very good bread here. I'm told but have not tried yet the lard bread which is said to be available only on the weekends.

Came in during the weekend; by mid afternoon fresh baked breads were basically sold out. Got a Apple Strudel and a mini cannoli- both tasted good. The strudel had a lot of sweet apple filling; though the pastry wasn't as flaky and crispy as I had hope for. Counter staff was friendly and gave some good recommendations about their popular pastries and sweets. I'll surely remind myself to come in earlier to purchase their tasty breads. Overall, a good bakery read more

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Word in the halls of Walgreen indicated that there's a hidden gem across the street. A conversation was struck while we all waited for our vaccine and the woman said her friend used to work at the bakery nearby, called 18th Ave Bakery. It was as if she read my gluttonous mind, she knew it had been a while since I laid my hands on some delicious rainbow cookies. I popped over to the shop and was welcomed by a gentleman behind the counter with his beaming smile and gracious demeanor. He was a pleasant individual equipped with a great sense of humor and a refreshing amount of enthusiasm talking about the baked goodies in the store that any customer would love to encounter. I asked whether he has rainbow cookies, and he was almost appalled that I never heard of his decadent colorful morsels. "You've never had a rainbow cookie until you've had mine! No one makes them like me," he exclaimed. One bite, all it took was one bite, and it was heaven. Chi non ama una buona pasticceria italiana? Grazie, grazie mille! read more

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This is one of the last surviving original Italian coal oven bakeries in Brooklyn. They have the best seven layer cookies I have ever had in my life and an array of traditional Sicilian pastries like cannolis, lobster tails, napoleons and more. Their bread is famous in the area and I wish they had bread like this in Florida. They don't use any preservatives. read more

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Jack is the best owner of this bakery !! He puts is so much time & passion !! Excellent bakery !!!

This has happened in the past before and even though this is one of my favorite bakeries still remaining in the neighborhood, I'm not trying to put the bakery in a negative light but I'm just trying to hopefully bring a change here. I ordered some bread and the girl picked it up with her bare hands. She didn't even sanitize her hands or grab the bread with a piece of paper. She looked very young but no matter the age, you should be taught to wear gloves when handling goods, especially bread. I don't know if they're taught to wear them but just choose not too. The staff touch money and whatever else. It was just unsanitary. I hope going forward they are more sanitary. read more

I grew up with this bakery. My parents would buy fresh bread from here and pastries. Everything is fresh and delicious. The neighborhood has changed but this place is a constant reminder of home. I'm glad it's still here for the community. read more

Best Italian Bread in Brooklyn!!! Been going here since I was a kid over 40 years. Old school... great people working there. Just the best!

This place is awesome I've considered getting a bike just so I can ride there and get my goodies quickly without taking the bus 2 stops. This place has the best treats that's not so heavy and not so light either. Their cream puffs are out-of-this-world Their cannolis are out of this world Their apple pie is out of this world Their coconut custard is out of this world read more

Their service was terrible! The owner/manager, whoever he was only helping customers that wanted bread. Mind you, there was me and these 2 other customers in the ENTIRE store. The other girl working at the cashier couldn't run the customer's card for the 5th time! So I asked the owner/manager if he could help me and he told me no, the other girl would get my 4 rainbow cookies for me. And he just walked out of the store which just left me with an op. I see why this bakery has such bad reviews. It was dark and musty in there; service was bad. I came here out of curiousity and convenience as I was walking home. I rather walk up a few blocks and pay my money to Villabate. What a big turn off. Yuck. read more

Simply the best Italian Bakery in Brooklyn. The cannolis are supreme, the fruit pastries light and sugary, and the breads superb.

Authenticity! This place is amazing, and if your into nostalgia this place is a must visit. Been in business over 100 years, and there's a reason for it. Everything from the bread to pastry is delicious. Probably the best seven layers (rainbow cookies) I've ever had. Even though I've moved from the area, I still make a point to visit during the holidays, or whenever I'm in the area. read more

I had just had a driving lesson at Brooklyn driving school and upon walking home found this bakery; I ordered the rainbow cake slice thing and took a business card. The cake was moist, fresh tasting and delicious not artifical-tasting, dried out or stale like other bakeries I've tried in the area. So glad I took a business card, I'll definitely go back. read more

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Not satisfied at all though those cakes looked so attractive. I think their products were not so delicious as supposed to be because it stay on the shelves a longer time as they do not have a lot of customers. read more

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Excellent bread, pastries and terrific cheesecake. The owner was very patient and accommodating. If I could I would purchase every pastry they had on display. Everything looked fresh and ready to just eat. I will definitely recommend it. read more

So so good their pizza bread is amazing and the cookies are so fresh! Very good service and very nice people and environment.

I have been going to this bakery for over 30 years. Their selection of Italian breads is great. I usually buy a prosciutto bread for the ride back home. Every type but I especially like their twist. Their bread sticks and whole wheat rings excellent. Their rainbow cookies and other cookies are excellent. During the holidays or if I am visiting people not in Brooklyn i bring 6-8 loaves of bread and 2-3 pounds of rainbow cookies,also assorted pastries. I have recommended this bread store to many of my friends and they have never been disappointed, neither will you. read more

Their cannoli were kinda soggy. Definitely been sitting on the counter for a while. Flavor was good though and only $1! Love their rainbow cookies and Irish soda bread. Tons of breads to choose from. Their frence baguettes are really slim. They make the best semolina bread, amazing. The cashier could have smiled or been a tad more enthusiastic. She seemed to hate her job. read more

Good quality and much better priced than Alba-Villabate.

dad always buy their french bread and soft sandwich bread, as well as, their rolls. grandparents also come here and staff is friendly. sometimes get pretty packed. ordered cheesecakes before and they are a cheap find. once ordered an italian bread with ham in it, not sure of official name, but nice little girl described it to me. read more

If I could give them a zero I would. I went there to order a cake for my daughters baby shower. I showed them exactly what I wanted and asked them if they could make the cake and how much it would cost. After settling on a price and paying a deposit I was told that there would be an additional charge of $40 for cake supports. I was going to cancel but the gentleman said that they could do it and it would be fine. I did not get the cake I asked for, it was sliding because there were no supports in the cake and on top of that the cake toppled as we cut into it. I called the store clerk that was helping us and told her the situation and said I wanted a partial refund. She said she would help us but then quickly backed off. I called to speak to someone in charge and was told he would not speak to me. A Costco cake would have been better than this. Please do not use this bakery. My family would buy their brownies and pastry. They have now lost all of my business. read more