This is a cute new(ish) spot in downtown Troy with a delicious array of pastries, and a small…read moreselection of special drinks. My wife and I stopped in on a warm winter morning and got a few baked goods and two drinks to try. I had a rosemary vanilla latte and chocolate pistachio sourdough bun. She had a masala chai, and olive/feta/rosemary focaccia. We started with the bun & focaccia. The bun pulled apart nicely and had the subtlest hint of sourdough. The chocolate wasn't overpowering and matched the pistachio flavor nicely. It was a bit messy but delicious nonetheless. The bun was deliciously moist in the middle which was my favorite part. The focaccia was thick and full of flavor. Personally not being a huge fan of olives, I think the chunks of olive were a bit too large for my taste, but that's personal preference. I won't take points off for that. The drinks came out after a few minutes. The latte that I got had some nice art on top, and the rosemary taste was very pleasant. The chai was also quite nice, I like the taste of masala as well. My wife got oat-milk with it which gave a nice nutty flavor to it. Staff was very pleasant, as well! And the environment is nice and cozy with some plants in the corners and a nice city-cafe feel.

Came to this awesome bakery in downtown Troy after having some delicious coffee at a shop nearby. I…read moreknew I had a little sweet tooth and wanted a little something. The final verdict was the lemon poppy seed gluten free olive oil cake which was incredible! I couldn't believe it was gluten free. I also got the pop tart and it was not only SO stinkin pretty but absolutely delicious. I love the space, it's so quiet and relaxing and the fact that it has all the pretty plants and chill space to get some work done. I ended up sitting outside since it was nice and sunny and wanted to enjoy the last bit of sunshine and outdoor space before the cold keeps us cooped up inside. Can't wait to try their other baked goods and drinks next time I'm in Troy!

Love this place. Specifically for the cakes. The celebration cakes are not only beautifully…read moredecorated, but the cake and the buttercream frosting are excellent. The frosting is particularly good, I am a big fan of traditional buttercream and this is right up my alley. The holiday themed items are super fun, excellent host gifts if you're heading to someone's house, or for the kids. Great prices too. And-there's bread, muffins, and rolls for those who need that kind of thing.

Have bought pies for holidays here for many years. This year I bought a pumpkin pie for…read moreThanksgiving when we cut into it totally inedible somebody over spiced horribly. It tasted metallic. I will never do business here again and I'm sure I'm not the only person on Thanksgiving to have got this pie, considering it was probably baked in a whole batch

Bakeries like Bella Napoli are a rarity these days and should be cherished. Most bread baking…read morehappens in large facilities or in artisan shops that sell high end breads along with pastries, coffee and sandwiches. It must be difficult for a bakery like Bella Napoli to be profitable at their size, but I'm happy that there are still bakeries like this around. Their slogan is the selection brings you in and the Taste brings you back - and I would say that is true based on the wide selection of breads, cookies, pastries, and cakes that I saw at the Troy location. What brought me in to Bella Napoli was the opportunity to buy fresh small hot dog rolls to go with Helmbold Small Franks. I also bought an Italian bread and boston cream donut. The italian bread is the kind of italian bread that you grew up with if you grew up in the greater NY area - crispy crust with soft white interior and pillowy crumb. It went great with some spiedies and I'm looking forward to using it to wipe up tomato sauce when I make pasta for dinner tonight. It toasted nicely and maybe I'll make some garlic bread too. Boston cream pie donuts are one of my favorite donuts and I always try them whenever I visit a new bakery. The boston cream donut at Bella Napoli was good - not bad, but not great. The cream filling was good. The texture of the donut was a little dense, but not bad. If the donut texture had been lighter, I would have rated it as great. The only minor issue was that the chocolate glaze had a developed a little crusting, but that probably means that the glaze was based on sugar instead of using corn syrup - which I appreciate.

As someone who has visited Bella-Napolis' Latham location many times, I was shocked at the…read moredifference between the two locations. No matter how busy and congested the Latham location is, the staff are always welcoming and pleasant Although the selection was comparable, the attitude of the two ladies at the Troy location was terrible. The surprising part of the visit was that we were the only two people in the store. I can only guess that the ladies were having a bad day or they were tired and just wanted to go home. Those young girls should understand that a smile and a pleasant attitude goes a long way. I now know that even though the Latham location is much busier and can be congested at times, it is still well worth the wait and I will no longer visit the Troy location.

Delicious vegan cake and even though I was warned twice they couldn't do much design due to…read morefrosting consistency, it was beautiful AND tasty. The cupcakes were not great, though. I ordered both lemon and vanilla and they both tasted the same. Frosting was hard even at room temperature, and tasted like straight butter. Cake made up for it though--very moist.

Absolutely so elated with the outcome of my order. My husband and I got married August 16th, and I…read morewas very set on tiramisu as it's my absolute favorite. They had recommended to me a tiramisu cake instead of a sheet pan traditional tiramisu, and I couldn't have been happier. She was so kind, and knew exactly what I wanted and definitely delivered. The location itself is so cute and open, and very easy to get to. Overall so very grateful to everyone involved, and will definitely be back. (10inch cake pictured)

I'm so sorry to admit that I haven't been here in years! I used to come regularly with my Nonna as…read morea kid. I'm so glad that I decided to visit again! This place is the best of the best! It's cute inside and the service was friendly and informative. They let me know that EVERYTHING, even the puff pastry is made in house!!! Very impressive! I bought a couple glazed donuts to make up for the horrible pastry and donuts that I had this week from elsewhere. I'm so glad I did because they were fresh made and moist and the glaze was still wet! If nothing else they made was good, I would go back just for the glazed donuts! But everything is great so let's keep chatting! I originally decided to drive there to get the cinnamon bread that I remember as a kid. Unfortunately they were sold out. But they did have what they called Easter bread, which is s rich egg loaf, similar to Challah with red and golden raisins in it and the dough is lemon flavored. I bought a loaf of that and brought it home and made epic French toast with it! I highly suggest you do the same! I also tried their spinach pastry and "pizza" pastry, delicious! All the dough here just melts in your mouth without leaving a leathery film on your tongue which means it's real pastry made with butter! I have thus resigned myself to the fact that I will be gaining weight soon due to the frequency in which I plan to keep visiting this place haha!

We bought a carrot cake and a chocolate pie for Easter dinner. The order came out exactly as…read morerequested. The cake was excellent. Lots of cream cheese frosting and great tasting homemade cake. The chocolate pie was not up to that level, but was certainly acceptable.

Oh my this gem of a place is delightful! Filled with individuals who have laminated like bakers of…read moreyesterday! The pizza for the superbowl was worth the cost indeed. There are so many delicious offerings...service is outstanding! Intimate setting, the goodness is tremendous!! Check out the pictures...

I love the Placid Baker. The bagels are the best. The pastries look great as well. I had a turkey…read moresandwich and it was to die for with sliced green apples! Sweet! The macaroons are great as well. I'll be back. Kim OConnell

Bella Napoli is one of those places where you walk in for one thing and immediately want one of…read moreeverything. Their bakery is hands down one of the best around. Everything always tastes fresh, and it's honestly hard to pick a favorite. I love their cannolis and cupcakes, but you really can't go wrong with anything in the case. They also have awesome Italian subs, which you can eat right there in the store or grab to go. It can definitely get busy, but the staff is always super friendly and they know how to keep the line moving fast. Highly recommend stopping in, whether you're grabbing lunch or just looking for a sweet treat. It's got that good old home town vibe with the old fashion counter for eating at.

Normally, I love Bella Napoli. They usually have amazing pastries, and their Valentine's Day…read moreselection looked especially tempting. I picked up two Valentine's Day cookies, a lobster tail, and two large cannolis--items I've enjoyed from them in the past. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark. The lobster tail was soggy and lacked the crisp crunch I normally expect, and the cannolis were also soggy. That was especially disappointing because those are usually my favorites. The Valentine's Day cookies looked cute, but underneath the frosting they were dry and pretty flavorless. I really wanted to love everything, especially since I've had such great experiences here before, but this time the quality just wasn't there. I'm hoping this was just an off day, because I know how good Bella Napoli can be.

Best bakery in the NY capital region. During my time in Albany, I've been to a lot of bakeries. I…read morecame to Sweet Elevation 3 times in just 2 weeks. I don't remember when I had a more perfect chocolate cupcake, each time I've come here, the quality and service are perfect! Consistency and good service is what I look for. The attention to detail, hospitality, and kindness from Christian, the young man who works there, is exceptional. As I wrote before, the bakery shares the parking lot with the Yemeni coffee shop Shibam next door. The Yemeni coffee is just perfect with Sweet Elevation's treats, so don't miss this spot if you visit next door. I hope they can work out on doing something together. I've gotten hooked on Sweet Elevation's chocolate cupcakes. I'm having one as I write this review (these really are the freshest and best chocolate cupcakes) with some Yemeni coffee from next door - who knew how perfectly they go together. I'm very picky when it comes to cupcakes, and these are so soft, fresh, moist, fluffy, with perfect frosting with the sprinkles! Each time! It's really cute inside the cafe. What I'm most picky about is service, and I'm impressed with Christian, he's a respectful gentleman, knowledgeable, and really helpful with recommendations. Responsible, helpful, paying attention, intelligent. People my age often complain about the younger generation, they should meet Christian, our world's future is bright with young people like this. Good luck whatever you do Christian, and may you continue to shine as you do now always! Amen!

I ordered a smash cake for my baby's first birthday. It was supposed to be different shades of…read morecream. The cake I got somehow included... mauve. I wish I could include pictures. I really have no idea where they got the idea to add a purple-pink color to the mix.

I would say the pies are good. Found this in Troy Farmers Market. The bacon egg and cheese warm…read morePie is really good. The crust is thin and with crisp. Something you should try. It's small just too small For the $6 price. But worth the try.

The best French crueler I've ever had, and it's gluten free! The hand pies are to die for, and…read moredon't get me started on the tortes. Just incredible all around. Amazing service as well, very quick and the lady in front was very nice and helpful.

I found this place online trying to find a cake for my boyfriend, I have always been hesitant on…read moreplaces because the few I did go to done a bad job on the cakes and have been rude, but when I got to this place it was clean, the women who bought the cake out was very kind, and at first sight the cake looked amazing, and I was very pleased! Highly recommend this place I didn't exactly know what I wanted and they were so patient on the phone and with giving me many options that I could pick from, it was so nice, they bought what I had in mind to life and I definitely will be coming here for all future cakes !!!

We purchase cheesecakes for our restaurant and event space. We get rave reviews as these are baked…read morefresh with quality ingredients. It is also a pleasure to work with and support another local business. Customer service is top notch. Highly recommend this family owned bakery.