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    Cestra’s Bakery

    4.3 (26 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Eva's 11th Birthday Cake
    Vee F.

    We called and placed an order for a birthday cake VERY last min. They not only accommodated all that i asked for but the price was awesome! The cake was baked fresh and ready before the expected pickup time. I will definitely be revisiting this place!

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    Pat F.

    Recently opened, we chose Cestra's Bakery instead of receiving multiple large cakes from our resident family baker. Deciding on just a couple of mini pastries to serve after our homemade dinner, Cestra's Bakery turned out to be the right choice. Now that there's a full fledge bakery in the area, no longer will we have to trek over to Pelham Bay, as Cestra's has a clear handle on Italian desserts and some. Upon entering, you walk into a bright and colorful display of goodies, with Cestra's also passing the '3s' test...Clean, Friendly and Helpful. In addition to the assortment of pastries and cakes, I noticed bagels, muffins and coffee as an option too. A full rounded bakery in this part of our neighborhood is a welcome addition. Good luck to you Cestra's Bakery! TIP: Open 7 days 6:00am - 7:00pm

    Cannolis
    Jennifer B.

    I was looking for some cannolis for my mother in law who was visiting from Puerto Rico. I walked into Cestra's and was pleasantly surprised. I was greeted upon entering the door and it was nice and clean inside. I ordered some cannolis and fruit tarts. Both the cannolis and fruit tarts were so fresh and absolutely delicious. The cookies looked amazing as well. I will definitely try them again. A+ for customer service...A+ for taste and presentation A+ for cleanliness.

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    Nik R.

    New bakery to the neighborhood, one of only 2 , nice pastries, clean store and friendly staff.

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    This is Exactly what we needed in the neighborhood. The staff is friendly and so helpful. The products are delicious. They really take your their time with you when you are trying to order something or have questions. They have a forever customer in me. I will recommend all my friends and family.

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    7 months ago

    Had high hopes. Tried the carrot cake, the brownie, and cheese cake. ALL YUCK ! It was hard, old and no tasting good. So sorry.

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    4 months ago

    everything i have tasted as been delicious. Anywhere I go and I need to bring something i always come here.

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    1 year ago

    Best Bakery in the East Bronx. The Italian bread is amazing. Every pastry is better than the next.

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    Best bread & pastries in the area. Excellent service, courteous and professional. Awesome cakes & pies also.

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    Very expensive! Cookies are all very thick , probably to weigh more to charge more .Cupcakes are plain , no flavor and stale .

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    Madonia Brothers Bakery - Sweet Moments

    Madonia Brothers Bakery

    4.4(387 reviews)
    3.8 mi•Belmont
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    A few days ago I went to the avenue to buy some bread. Much to my surprise, the selection was off…read morethe charts! Chocolate bread, jalapeño, cranberry walnut, to mention a few. I purchased a few things and then I also got some of their biscotti with the almond. By the time I drove back up to my home,half of the bag was eaten ..... The young lady, Marina, was so kind and helpful and accommodating. Great place. Sandra

    One of the top Italian bakeries in NY and an absolute must stop when visiting Arthur Ave. You walk…read morein and you feel like you just stepped back in time to your childhood when more of these Italian American bakeries existed. Bread, cookies, and pastries are all showcased and it smells great. If you go during the afternoon during the week it won't be as crowded as it can get on the weekend. Everything here is terrific. Whenever I'm in the area I'll bring home a pound of assorted Italian cookies, I'll also grab rainbow cookies and cannolis. Their cannolis are terrific, some of the best in NY. Yes, NY, not just NYC. I think what makes their cannoli stand out amongst some of the best is their shell. It's always fresh and crispy. Their filling is a little more vanilla forward compared to other NY institutions version of the cannoli, so keep that in mind when trying one. I'll put it to you this way, if you like Italian pastries, especially cannolis make this place a destination to visit, give them a try and see how it ranks up compared to your favorites. And while you're there, take in the rest of Arthur Ave! Oh, I almost forgot. They have what my husband says are the best savoiardi cookies in the state. They're always fresh, soft, slightly chewy in the middle with a delicately crispy exterior. They're to die for with a hot cup of coffee.

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    Artuso Pastry Shop - Artuso Pastry!

    Artuso Pastry Shop

    4.0(265 reviews)
    3.7 mi•Belmont
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    This is a well known bakery right in the heart of the South Bronx! (BX Stand Up!) I've brought the…read moresame cake from this place years ago. The customer service, the cake, & the taste was all the same as what it was before. AMAZING! I got the fresh strawberry shortcake with crackers all around for a friend's birthday. I was able to get the bakery to write on the cake and buy candles for the cake as well. They boxed it up for me nicely and safely so the cake wouldn't mess up. When I brought the cake to the party it was the main attraction at the end of the night. The cake was sliced and served. Once the guest had that first bite they were taken aback at how BOMB the cake was! They said it was the perfect kind of sweet. Not overly sweet like other cakes and how it tasted so fresh and delicious. Awww man I need you to experience it for yourself! This cake in particular has me in a chokehold! Their other pastries also look equally amazing on display. COME TO ARTUSO!

    Stopped by Artuso after eating at a few stops on and around Arthur Ave., and was excited to satisfy…read morethe sweet tooth. As soon as you step inside, you're taken by how large and how clean Artuso is. It is very well lit, and all of these things make it very easy for you to focus on those glass cases full of sweets. Their selection is extremely large and contains all that you would expect (biscotti, rainbow cookies, b&w's, pignolis, etc) as well as Italian ice and various other treats. The line moved fast, and the workers were extremely helpful as we ordered our rainbow cookies and pignoli cookies with cannoli cream. The pignoli were great...they had that signature almond taste, just right. Very enjoyable. And the cannoli cream center was a nice touch, and very good as well. The rainbow cookies were ok. Admittedly, I have a very high bar for rainbows, so I hold them to a high standard...and they were good, just not as flavorful/almondy as I particularly prefer. In all, Artuso is a great stop. A perfect post lunch/dinner spot to grab a quick snack to cap off a meal. Definitely check it out.

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    Zeppieri & Sons Bakery - Spooky cupcakes

    Zeppieri & Sons Bakery

    4.3(149 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Pelham Bay
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    STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND GO TO ZEPPIERI'S BAKERY!…read more I thought I'd had great sfogliatella before...then I tried Zeppieri's Nutella Mousse Sfogliatella, and WOW. Not only is the owner the incredibly talented baker who was featured on a cooking show for making one of the best sfogliatella, but he's taken this classic Italian pastry to a whole new level. Imagine perfectly flaky, buttery layers filled with a rich, silky Nutella mousse, dipped in chocolate, topped with a dollop of mousse and a cherry, then finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Every bite is crispy, creamy, chocolatey perfection. This isn't just a pastry--it's an experience. If you're a Nutella lover or a sfogliatella fan, do yourself a favor and get one before everyone else catches on! Highly recommend! #ZeppierisBakery #Sfogliatella #NutellaLovers #ItalianBakery #DessertGoals #FoodieFind #WorthEveryCalorie #SupportLocal #BronxEats #BakeryPerfection

    What a good feeling to be back in NY the home of amazing Italian bakeries …read more I live out of state and it's one of the guilty pleasures I miss besides my loved ones of course . I was like a kid in a candy store. The service was pleasurable and nice. I ordered 2 fresh challah breads which are only made on fridays which was fine for me. There's nothing like fresh everything. The smells are amazing and I recommend them %100. It was a nice addition to my daughters birthday brunch spread.

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