Fantastic bread and pasteries. I am from Elmhurst and everytime I am around that area I stop there.

Please read to the end. One of the counter girls there made fun of my disabled friend. Even though, they made a mistake with my order and wouldn't give me my money back. My friend lives near by this bakery and I asked her to call and get prices for me. She was quoted $15 for 12 mini chocolate cannoli and $6 for 2 cheese loaves of bread. I agreed and she went to pay for it. Two days later, she gets a call saying the price is wrong and the cannoli will be $15 more. I called and told them I had already paid because the price made sense to me but I was not going to add $15. I could bake and was trying to save time but for $30, I could make my own. The counter girl told me I would not get a refund because they don't do that. I made it very clear that "they" made the mistake and I had a "paid" receipt which they should honor. She said she was going to speak to the manager. Since I didn't get a call back, my fried stopped by to get my money back. The counter girl was extremely rude to my friend and said the manager wasn't around or answering the phone. My friend waited and as she was waiting, the counter girl became annoyed and made fun of my friend calling her "crossed eye". How dare she made fun of someone's disability??? My friend was very upset and told her " I rather by crossed eye than a bitch!" Also, that she was going to write a bad review. The counter girl once again made a remark asking my friend if she even knew how to write. Unbelievable! What kind of person is this? No one should be made fun off or put down because they have a disability. All we wanted was our money back since they made a mistake and would not honor what I originally was quoted and already paid for. I called to speak to the owner but he's apparently never there. I thought maybe he wasn't aware of his employees treatment of customers. But my friend went back to speak to him and the same girl told her the owner didn't want her coming back to the bakery. Mind you, she has spent years going there. At the end, I got my money back but the way my friend was treated was extremely disrespectful. She did argue back with the counter girl but anyone would defend themselves when you are being called names and made fun off. read more

What's going on with this place? I sometimes buy their bread from the supermarket near me. For the past year the sliced bread has consistently been full of holes and I can't even make a sandwich. I understand "it happens" because of the yeast air pockets etc but it's getting ridiculous. Did they forget how to properly mix the dough? Now I have to find a new bakery and it makes me sad. This was the best place around but I can't say that anymore. read more

Catania Bakery - Semolina Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Catania has my favorite rainbow cookies in all of NY (so far)! The jam:cookie:chocolate ratio is perfect. The girl who helped me was very nice and helpful. The bakery is clean and organized and everything in the displays looked so fresh and yummy! I will definitely be back soon. read more

Best bakery around the neighborhood - the fam and I always order dozens of semolina rolls for dinner. I also recently tried a pignoli cookie for the first time, insane! The team is always so sweet - definitely give them a visit. read more

Whenever my husband is in Ridgewood, Catania Bakery is a guaranteed pit stop on his way home. Catania is our go-to for freshly baked bread and 7-inch cakes. While breakfast is the most important meal, our household likes to flip the script and start our day with dessert. Our sweet tooth has never been disappointed by the taste or texture of Catania's baked goods. We have tried half a dozen of their cakes including Oreo, chocolate mousse, carrot, cannoli cream, and red velvet. My frontrunners have been the Oreo and the chocolate mousse. However, I have not tried their strawberry shortcake. So there is room for another fave if it rises to the occasion. Fresh? Sweet? Rich? Well, look no further because Catania Bakery has it all. I am grateful that they continue to spread love with every slice. read more

Catania Bakery - Chocolate raspberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Very good selection of Italian pastries. I tried the lobster tail, Italian cheesecake and a selection of fruit tarts. Will come back again when in the area. read more

Family been going to this place for 25 years but the service is horrible now and they don't care about how much money you've spent there in the past. Ordered a cake for my girlfriend's bday for the 25th on the 24th. I was surprised they were going to be open so I requested a chocolate mousse and said I'll be back tomorrow to buy a new cake. The lady told me no bakers will be there tomorrow so whatever is on the display is what they will have. I didn't know what that meant because then why be open on the 25th. So I just said I'll take one and if they can write something on cake. I paid cash and said I'll be back tomorrow to pick it up. They took my money and didn't mention the hours of operation or took my info to call. I arrived at 2:30 pm and place was closed. Apparently they closed at 2 and was never informed. Thankfully Russo's bakery which is in the neighborhood was opened. Went back to Catania on the 27th to explain to them and they didn't want to give me a refund or a replacement cake. They offered me the old cake that was supposed to be mine. Such a disrespect after giving this place so much of my money for many years. Never again read more

Go to for my pumpkin pie and bakery items. Delicious and yummy. Always a pleasure for great baked items. read more

Catania Bakery - Pumpkin pie - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Catania is a Queens staple. This bakery is a joy to walk into and watch operate. Fresh breads and pastries pumping out all day. Each person that works behind the counter knows more than the last about what's the best to get, when a fresh batch is coming out and how much of it you should get for your party/company ! Let's get down to it. The lobster tails. THE BEST IVE EVER HAD. So light and crunchy. You could eat them all day, and I usually do when I get them! This is a must go read more

Catania Bakery - Apple Crumb Turnovers, linzer cookies, sesame cookies and their famous Lobster Tail! - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

4 Days Later after reaching out!! Catania Bakery is known as one of the top bakeries in Ridgewood that's why I trusted them and have been a loyal customer for years. But after this experience, I'm deeply disappointed and concerned. I ordered a simple vanilla cake with French cream and banana filling for my baby's first birthday smash cake. I clearly stated it was for a 1-year-old, and I asked for something basic and safe for a child. At the party, the cake looked nice, and my son enjoyed it. But the next day, my husband tasted it and immediately noticed a strong rum flavor. I was shocked no one told me rum extract or any alcohol flavoring would be used. If I had known, I would never have given it to my baby. There was no ingredient list, no allergy info, no disclosure nothing. This isn't just a miscommunication this is a food safety issue, especially for an infant. Rum extract can be dangerous for a child. This should have never happened. I called immediately and was told a manager would call me back. Days passed no response. On the fourth day, I called again and was told both the manager and the boss are out of the country. That feels like a convenient excuse to avoid the issue. Now, they've sent a message through an employee saying there are "no refunds or exchanges" but they'll offer a discount on my next order. Why would I go back after you put my child at risk? I originally asked for a partial refund, but after this complete lack of accountability, I believe a full refund is the minimum. This goes beyond a business mistake this is about trust, safety, and responsibility. When you're known as one of the top bakeries in the area, people expect better. I expected better. And you failed. read more

Love this bakery. Great food and service. Hands down my favorite cheesecake ever. Its so light and delicious. Highly recommend.

People, please get lobster tail. It is amazingly good. The flaky shells with soft custard inside compliment each other. It is a nice neighborhood Italian bakery, you could find all delicious pastries. The service is good and quick. Your craving for sweet will be fulfilled. read more

Catania Bakery - Lobster Tail Eclair - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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My girlfriend placed an order last Sunday for a red velvet cake for a birthday. They called the morning before the pickup date saying they do not have the ingredients for the red velvet cake. Really? You waited till the day before we get it you're not able to make the cake? So she compromised on a vanilla instead. When I went to go pick it up, they spent over 20 minutes struggling to put the wording on the cake. Not only that, it was clear to see they misspelt the name the first time and had to cover it up. My family has been regulars for this bakery, and sad to say that's the last time we'll be there! It was obvious neglect, and lack of customer care. read more

I have been going to this bakery for years everything was always fresh and delicious, I was told about 3 months ago that they went down hill and their pastry awful, I went today 11/17/2024 I want to get a dozen enis plus some other pastry for a big family dinner, I went in the bakery about 8am and all the trays were half filled and mixed, I asked if the enis was made fresh today and I was told they are from yesterday only 7 in the showcase then I asked if they had fresh ones in the back I needed a dozen I was told fresh ones will be out later, it's a Sunday morning and no fresh pastry, quality of this bakery was disappointing, so I told the girl guess I have to go out to Brooklyn now and she said next, so i went to Villa Abate in Brooklyn, so sad that this bakery went down hill they will not see me make that trip from The Bronx anymore. read more

I lived in Glendale for two years before moving out West. I made regular trips to Catania when we had special occasions. The neighborhood hasn't changed much and I'm happy to see that Catania has survived the pandemic. I absolutely love their Rainbow cookies. Their Sicilian Casata cake is very delicious, and their Cannoli's are fabulous. A must for fans of Italian treats. read more

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Ariana is the best she organizes the cookies like a work of art, she's very attentive.

I've been going to Catania for years since I was a kid and over the years they've gotten worse and worse . Last year I ordered a cake for my best friends gender reveal it tasted like it was in the freezer for 2 weeks . I gave it another chance , BOUGHT ANOTHER CAKE SAME THING , so I stopped going all together . A few weeks ago I decided to order a smash cake for my daughters $400 first birthday photoshoot , I spoke to a woman over the phone who asked if I can send a picture of the cake design I wanted and she would ask the baker if he can do it ... she said yes he can , great . So this weekend I picked up my cake at 830am .. the girl at the counter pulled it out . My jaw dropped . I was literally mortified . It looked like my almost 1 year old made the designs on it , it looked like weed plants, it looked like a man's genitals . It literally looked like everything BUT my picture I sent .. I am so disappointed , I couldn't reschedule my daughters photoshoot or I would have . Below is what I asked for the pink and the blue one ( all I asked was for variety's of pink .. and the pink and white is what I got .. NEVER EVER AGAIN . Even the girl at the counter said she's at a loss for words .. read more

Catania Bakery - What I asked for .... - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Great bakery. Fresh pastries and friendly staff. Go for the crumb rainbow cake. It's to die for.

Hey boss, haayoodooin? I cames here by 9:30am and ordered 24 pastries. Everyding was already fully stocked. Whaat? They open at 6:00am! Dat ain't no fugazy! There were 2 customers ahead of me and everyone was wearing masks and social distanced. Staff were friendly and accommodating. No one was messin around at the Johnny pump or anyding. They wake up at 4am and still in a good mood, know what I mean? Pastries looked great, tasted bettah. A few items were already running low at 9:30am! I said, "Gimme tree of dohs and tree of dohs! And tree of dat!" The desserts were for a lunch party and kid you not, them folks destroyed everyding it was so good. My personal fav are the lobstah tails. We had 6 cannolis and they were filled fresh on the spot. Fuhgeddaboudit! Our friends loved it. They said it was the best cannolis they have ever had!! read more

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Probably picking and choosing prices for their customers. There's no menu or prices listed. They told me it was $20/lb for assorted cookies. Let me know what they tell you. The other location charges $16/lb. read more

This is a cute shop in the neighborhood. I barely ever go here unless my mom wants something. I'm not crazy about their desserts or cakes. The cream is just too heavy and drying. It doesn't give a wow factor when you bite into the desert I've tried a couple... yea not worth it. Like when a guest comes over with this box.. I'm like disappointed. read more

Catania Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Being in Ridgewood on Monday, with some friends, who had not been in the neighborhood, we grew up in 30 years. I thought it would be appropriate, to take them to Catania Bakery, on Fresh Pond Road. Which is probably one of the best bakeries in the city. Walking in, the aroma of the fresh-baked breads, cakes and pastries. The crystal clean display case, with what those, lobster tails, éclairs, cookies and cakes, a feast for the eyes And senses. We picked up, lobster tails and cheesecake. We resisted eating them on the spot, so we can go to my house, and try a new cappuccino machine. I had never had a lobster tail, quite that good, they slice them in half, then stuff them with a pure white cream, that is not overly sweet, incredibly delicious, and the lobster tail, has an incredible crunch, none like I've ever had. I'm going back next week pickup some more lobster tails. The cheesecake, was very good as well, but that lobster tail, was INCREDIBLE. read more

Went in at 3pm on a Sunday first time ever! The pastries smelled and looked delish! How ever there were 2 young girl behind the counter that completely ruined the experience they were loud cursing and just rude. I ordered a slice of cake and a lager cookie. They put BOTH items in a bag (see photo. Instead of putting the slice of cake in a box. I also ordered a cappuccino and 2 bottled drinks. The cappuccino looked liked a 10 year old made it the espresso was burned and tasted liked burnt day old coffee. The foam wasn't even foam but burnt milk. Ohhh and they didn't give me a Utensil to eat me cake with ‍! Have to say the cake was good (even smashed) but the owners should really think about changing the employees or getting them proper training. It's risky to leave a running business in the hand of adolescent teenage girls! read more

Catania Bakery - Smashed cake in a bag 5 min after purchasing!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

This is my first visit to Catania Bakery and my last. I entered the location and there was one customer in the store. The customer was paying for his items. Upon entering and glancing at products behind the glass I browsed for approximately 3 minutes or more. I observed two female employees behind the counter. There was no greeting or any attempt at customer service. I even approached the area where they were located to give them an opportunity to speak. Shortly thereafter I simply left. I did not say a word. I took my business elsewhere. TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE. read more

Catania Bakery - Store front - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

All these years, buying with no worries and praising the good prices. Last time I was there, the cream filing was not fresh and actually tasted rancid. Got sick as a result. read more

Worse bakery ever not costumer friendly at all. I went in to buy a birthday cake I asked for the cake closes to the window one of the ladies working there said no that I had to get one of the two on back. The other lady at the counter which I think was the owner was very rude and couldn't even write the name on cake .They told me all cakes were fresh but it actually was hard, the cream on top was extremely sweet and taste rancid. I would never buy from this bakery again or recommend. read more

I m a customer of Catania bakery for almost 2 years now and I can't be more happy. The bread, croissants cookies and cake are phenomenal. The lady at the counter ate very professional and sweet. Thank you Joe Cat for the wonderful work read more

This is a true bakery that cooks with great ingredients and it shows in the taste ... the lobster claw with whipped cream is sooo Good ... the breads are great .... and the service is friendly .... read more

This is my go to bakery! I love their semolina bread and they have the best sweets. Great cannolis, fruit tarts, lobster tails, cookies, scones, etc. We always take visitors here because it's delicious! I highly recommend. read more

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Cassata pantry and rainbow cookie pastry with the cannoli cream are delicious. Looking to try our more things next time I'm craving something sweet. read more

Catania Bakery - Rainbow cookie pastry is gone but get these next time you go. Amazing! - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I ordered a birthday cake to take to work, I showed the lady exactly what it should be (oreo, I didn't even want any inscription, I wanted it to be professional), I picked it up on Sunday afternoon - I attach a picture of what I got.... I asked to take the cake that was on the counter because I can't bring something like that to the office, and the saleswoman said it would be stale on Monday morning... I contacted the manager, who said she was sorry, but she can't do anything about it... read more

Catania Bakery - The cake I ordered. - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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I have been coming to this bakery since i wad a kid and i love it . i especially love the cannolis and the cookies with the raspberry filling. love this bakery and usually love it. Theres a wide variety. This time i purchased a cake and when i asked if they knew how to spell, they said yes and misspelled the name. #ilovekickboxingrichmondhill read more

Always on point. Great selection, nice people who work there and fresh brewed coffee. read more

Customer service in Catania bakery on Fresh Pond Rd does NOT exits. I ordered and PAID for 2 olive loaves on Thursday, when I was told they would make the bread. My husband went today, with the paid receipt and the person working told him they did not make the bread! The never had the decency or brains to call me and tell me they did NOT have the bread. When he went, he asked for the $12 I paid for the bread they DID NOT made. She told my husband she WAS NOT AUTHORIZED TO DO THAT. He was livid. Repeating in the bakery, loudly, I want my money back. He said call the cops because I am not leaving. After several minutes, she asked a worker in the back if she CAN return the $12, she WAS ALLOWED and he left. What kinds of incompetent business policies, or lack of, do the have. NO BUSINESS ETHICS AT ALL. They lost a GOOD CUSTOMER. read more

Everything we bought, pastries, cake,grain pie on Saturday afternoon before Easter Sunday was sour and unpleasant by the time we had dessert. Unfortunately everything went into the garbage. Never going back! What a disappointment! read more

This place is amazing beats anyplace I been to in the neighborhood! Their products are ALWAYS fresh and delicious! Fresh honest amazing Buisness you have to stop by if you are in the neighborhood read more

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This is one of the best Italian bakeries around. We usually stop for cookies and pastries on the way to family. Wish it was closer but then I might gain an awful lot of weight. So good. Highly recommend stopping in when in the area. You won't be disappointed read more

I was told they have delicious cream puffs. When already in Queens, I'll make that drive through confusing local streets and find my way to supposed cream puff perfection. They have two kinds of filling for their cream puffs, custard and cannoli. I bought a dozen of them, half of each. Both were delicious and it depends on preference as to which one is better. The pastry part of it was pretty good, but not as good as other places I've tried. The cannoli cream was really good. If you like slightly heavier and sweeter, go with the cannoli. The custard was lighter and less sweet, but the best part was how they got the consistency just right. I wouldn't make the trip into Queens just for them. If you're in the area, don't even think about it, go get some cream puffs. I would like to come back next time and try their other items as well! read more

Catania Bakery - cream puffs - Bakeries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

My wife is from Ridgewood, queens. We live in york,pa. Everytime we visit family in long-island,we stop by on fresh pond rd., and load up ! She and my step son were there this weekend. And low and behold, she brought home some lobster tails and rainbow cookies ! My favorite ! Just as yummy after the 5 hr. Ride home. ! read more