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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.

    a variety of baked goods
    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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    6 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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    3 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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    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

    Madonia Brothers Bakery

    4.3
    (380 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    This is the place ! This outstanding authentic Italian…read morebakery makes the most delicious breads ,cookies and biscotti! There are so many bread choices from traditional round bread, olive bread, cranberry walnut and so many more! I purchased the round Italian , it's delicious, with a nice crisp outside and not too soft inside . Perfection! The sesame lemon cookies are amazing , along with the Pinole and lemon cookie's , all so delicious ! They have a large variety of biscotti , something for everyone! If you are in the area on Arthur Ave you must check it out !

    Situated perfectly in the middle of Arthur Avenue, Madonia may not be hidden, but it certainly is a…read moregem. As you enter its doors you're hit with that sweet bakery smell of fresh bread and classic Italian confections. The ambiance is classic and unassuming, letting the treats that fill the glass displays and what I dubbed the 'biscotti wall' take center stage, deservingly so. The service was outstanding, as the staff masterfully took care of the hefty crowd that was there while I was...boxing cookies, explaining biscotti flavors, preparing coffees, and filling cannoli to order. The olive bread was incredible, and is worth the trip alone. They have more biscotti variety than you could imagine, all which look and sound amazing. Great selection of breads, cookies, and other classic Italian sweets. We opted for a few cannoli to accompany our olive bread, and they hit the spot. The shell was outstanding- crispy, held together well, and good flavor. The filling had nice flavor, but was a bit too sweet and the consistency was a tad pudding-ish for my particular preference. Next visit we will definitely be sampling more from the biscotti wall, and bringing home more of that olive bread! Great, can't miss spot!

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    Artuso Pastry Shop

    Artuso Pastry Shop

    4.0
    (263 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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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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