Feast for your eyes and stomach. I love everything about this bakery/Italian Pastry shop. Can easily be uprooted and planted on a trendy Manhattan neighborhood block. There's so much to love here. Mini pastries--reduced in size for the guilty pleasure of tarts, cannolis, cream puffs, tiramisu and more. Cookies, biscuits, pies, cakes, marzipan and holiday specialty items. Excellent baked goods that draws a line during the holidays. Monteleones has been a fixture in Carroll Gardens for years. It's phenomenal. Come see for yourself. read more

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This bakery smells amazing upon walking in, with the vast array of pastries and sweets available to fulfill your cravings. There were several patrons there on an early mid-week afternoon so you know this place is popular and their treats are good. I tried their cross-bun and for my first time ever trying, it was pretty good, reminded me a bit of a fruitcake. The staff were busy so we waited a few minutes to be serviced which was not bad a all. Since my eyes filled up with so much to view, will return to try some traditional italian pastries. read more

F Monteleone Bakery & Cafe - Yummy cross bun - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If I leaved near Monteleone, I would probably be here every day. This is a true, old school Italian bakery with a fantastic variety of pastries and cookies. We got half a pound of mixed cookies and I wish we had ordered more! All of the cookies were excellent but some of them were truly among the best Italian cookies I've had, especially the pignoli cookie- these were absolutely incredible and I think I could've had half a pound of just these! The pistachio cookie was also delicious and had so much real pistachio flavor. I didn't catch the name, but there was also an oval-shaped cookie with jam and almond paste that was fantastic. You can tell the cookies are made with high quality ingredients and it just feels like a cute, charming neighborhood place. I would make a trip to Brooklyn just for these. read more

F Monteleone Bakery & Cafe - Pistachio cookie, pignoli cookie, and one with jam and almond paste- all must orders! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I usually come here at nights before coming to work, for the occasional cannoli run. The staff is super nice, the cannolis are great. Sometimes, the staff is nice enough to throw in an extra cannoli or 2 at no charge, when they are about to close. The box they put it in is nice too read more

Always a good experience. Everything is fresh and service is excellent. I've been going to this bakery for years and never a bad experience

Had a few boxes of desserts they were all so fresh , nice variety great quality . The fruit was so fresh on the desserts also .

Pastries were good. Traditional. All the favorites etc. The rice balls might be good if warmed up- I figure they'd ask if I want it warmed up if it wasn't fresh and already warm. So when I ate it it was blah. cold and bleh. They have a couple tables out front. We sat there for abt 10 mins- had our pastries set out with my 2 young children- and was told by one of the owners we had to leave right then bc they were about to start construction work. Not even an- I apologize but in 5 minutes we have to stop using the tables out front, To show slight courtesy and give us a few minutes. I just bought a bunch of goods from your place- maybe give me and my kids a 5 min warning..? So, I started packing us up, and the owner started to go back inside. Then the construction worker told me he would start in 15 minutes to allow us time and not have to rush out of there. I appreciated that so much, if you know going around with your littles you get settled you want to finish up and not have to abruptly pack up and go. We left anyway bc I was over being there. Overall- fine to pick up some pastries and go, but definitely don't expect any effort from the staff to think past their noses. read more

Delicious and clean, the girls were very nice and helpful. I visit NY often and love going there to buy different type of pastries for my family. The cakes are also very yummy read more

We love this place! We can't walk by Monteleone's without grabbing a couple of treats to take home. They do have a couple of two person tables outside if you simply cannot wait...not that I have ever been too impatient to eat a cannoli myself, nope. They have a great variety including classic cookies, traditional Italian cookies, tarts, cannolis, mini cakes, slices of cheesecake, even hamentashen, to name a few. They have gelato in the back too. The woman who was working the counter was very nice and patient, explaining the desserts we were not familiar with. Prices are fair too- lot of the smaller items are ~$2 per piece. read more

Delicious chocolate hazelnut mousse and mini cannoli. Great prices too! Recommend to go here for takeout desserts

I need to let my fellow gluten free folks know that they have at least 8 different gluten free cookie options and they're all delicious!! FYI-not a gluten free kitchen. Also, there's a non-GF cream puff pictured. read more

F Monteleone Bakery & Cafe - Gluten free cookies + 1 non GF hazelnut cream puff - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

You will not be disapponted. The baked goods here are some of the best in NYC for any italian bakery. From cheesecake to cannolis to little scrumptious cookies and what nots, I havent had a bad anything here, ever. Other trendy bakeries could learn something from these guys who have been around since aliens populated our planet with seeds. Then someone grew wheat, and these guys started making baked goods. Tip the staff, they work hard open to close. read more

Fifth stop on our food tour We each got one small Cannoli It was very fresh and tasty. Owners license plate says cannoli and that's about all we were told. read more

F Monteleone Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went to my dentists new office around the block and decided to grab a few treats before going home for my boyfriend who has sweet tooth. Got a cannoli, bunch of random cookies, key lime tart, and fruit tarts, and a Napoleon cake. Overall the total was 12 dollars for a good little assortment of cakes. The cookies were a tab expensive but tasty! Took it home and had all the yummies all in one sitting. Recommend it! And will be stopping by again when I am in the area. read more

I'm something of a contrarian, and also an NYC transplant desperate to be considered savvy and good enough at navigating this chaotic, beautiful city. So, a few years ago, I determined that I'd never buy another Junior's cheesecake again. I want to have ... a cheesecake spot, I told myself. It had to be authentically Brooklyn, make me feel like I was onto something that no one else knew about, better than everyone, more insistent on authenticity and quality. Who was this supposed to impress?? Unclear, but I found Monteleone Bakery a few years ago, and ever since, when someone tells me to bring dessert, I show up with one of their cheesecakes. The little touches are what tell you this place is legit: the owner's Alfa Romeo with a CANNOLI license plate. The string holder hanging from the ceiling that they use to box up your treats. The endless supply of Italian cookies, cakes, and pies. And the cheesecake! It's everything I love in cheesecake: creamy but not mushy, firm but not crumbly, sweet but not cloying. The transplant in me -- safely hidden but threatening to pop out at any time -- wishes they had a raspberry compote on top -- but I am afraid to ask. Maybe that's not authentic. I don't know. I'm just here to enjoy. read more

Wow. Second time visiting Monteleone bakery and completely wowed this time. Took another visit to see the amount of amazingly gorgeous specially Italian Bakery items in here. Went with a full Cassata cake and gorgeous pasticiotti. Unbelievable how good looking it all was. Saw real deal Italian chocolate eggs wrapped for Easter. My only regret not leaving with one. Already have a few for the holiday but these looked worth trying. The baker is the owner and his daughter let me pick the most gorgeous cake with no fuss. Even though in the back of the display. Love that. Seems to get the Yelper types with ease. ; ) Definitely bookmark for real Italian bakery items. read more

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You walk in and first thing you notice it's very clean. Old school bakery look and feel. Everything looks amazing! So much to select from! I purchased a couple mini cannolis and some hamantaschen. Unbelievably delicious. Best cannoli I've ever had! Service was prompt but a little intimidating. The prices and quality were very good. Sorry no photos I ate things too fast! read more

What a great family run bakery. I was in the neighborhood and really taken back by how good everything looked. I wasn't sure what to do!! The owners daughter who works there, was happy to help. She came around the case and took the time to describe each pastry and what the sellers are and even what she recommended as her favorites ! Great prices and don't forget the espresso on the way out! I will absolutely be back over and over. read more

I've had rainbow cookies in Italian bakeries across the 5 boroughs and all over Long Island and Monteleone's by far has the best one! Don't ever change the recipe please, it's the best! Everything from the cannoli to the pignoli cookies are great, too. And we got the cutest marzipan lamb for Easter. Love this spot. Best bakery in Brooklyn read more

Have mainly gotten cheesecakes here, which are ridiculously creamy and delicious. Everything else has been top notch also.

The cake was made by Antonio at Monte Leone's on Court St It was absolutely delicious It had a strawberry and banana filling that was requested! Everyone was eating the cake!! Thank you Monte Leone's for being a part of the Carrol gardens family read more

F Monteleone Bakery & Cafe - Happy 98th birthday,Antonio outdid himself on this beautiful 2 tier cake! Banana & Strawberry filling which was requested. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I'm not a big dessert guy, but F Monteleone has helped me find my favorite cookie in the world. Of course, they've also got all of your Brooklyn bakery basics, like Italian flag/seven layer cookies, pignoli, butter cookies, thumbprint cookies, almond cookies, fruit tarts, eclairs, etc. But they also have stuff I've never even had before (granted, my bona fides only include growing up in Bensonhurst and going to many, many Italian family dinners). The gamechanger was this half-frollini, half amaretti fusion. My friend bought them for a party, and I just had to go back to buy more for myself and my family. The woman behind the counter said she didn't think they had a special name, so just look at my photos because they're hard to describe. They come in pistachio or almond (both are amazing). If anybody knows what it's called, DM me! Anyway, if you're there, just look in the case for cookie that looks like two cookies in a state of mitosis. And then BUY ALL OF THEM. But save me a few. They also do custom cakes, some of which are hilarious. Like a decapitated snowman head or one that looks like a cheeseburger. Lines can get long around the holidays, but it moves fast. Staff is great! read more

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25 years ago, this place had the BEST chocolate chip cookies, and they still do!! Rich, chewy, chunky and delicious! I worked in downtown Brooklyn and would walk up Court St. I'm still here and I'll be back. The cannoli are really good too. I'm glad you're still here. Keep up the good work! read more

Very rude staff who gives you attitude for slowly picking items even when no one is in the store Never going back read more

Best fig cookie I have ever had, the rainbow cookies are tops as well. This place is can't miss read more

This review is based on dessert only considering I haven't been in the bakery. After eating the cookies and cannolis, I have to venture to the bakery to check it out in the future. My friend brought trays of Italian cookies and cannolis as dessert for each table of a banquet I attended. When I saw cannolis, I couldn't wait to dive into the tray since I live cannolis. If you are looking at the picture, yes, it's missing one and I didn't take it. Another attendee dived in before I could take a picture, so you know it's good. Crispy cannoli shell with yummy cannoli filling. Have to go try their other items! read more

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Review (so far) is only for the cookies and they're good enough that they deserve all the praise. I got a bit over a pound of cookies to bring to a small party a little while back with a bit more of some cookies than others. Basically all I tried were tasty with special note to anything made of marzipan/almond paste. I'm unsure why the almond paste here is just better than every other Italian cookie spot I have been to but yes they are amazing and they blow places like Veneiros out of the water. This includes the amaretti such as the amaretti di assello (center of my photo/the macaron looking thing) and the pistachio and almond paste cookie. Just highly recommended and reasonable especially for something made of almond paste. I didn't try their rainbow cookies as I am generally not a fan but the person who did really like it also. The only disappointment was the one at the bottom which was like a chocolate chip cookie. Nothing bad but just overall not as flavorful and the chocolate here is just alright. I'll definitely be back to try more things such as their pignolis or lobster tail or more likely I'll just buy a lot more amaretti as those are quite addictive. Maybe don't get the chocolate here though? Mid-upper 4. read more

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This place is so sweet, literally and figuratively! $2 for the mini pastries (fruit tarts, cannolis, sfogiatelle, and more!) or $3 for the big pastries. Tons of cookies, cakes, and pastries too. Honestly there are so many things to choose from here it's overwhelming. Thankfully I live in the neighborhood so always open to a return visit to try more goodies! read more

This is my go to place for birthday cakes --- The strawberry short cake competes with the best of them

Great bakery in Carrol Gardens! Amazing selection of cakes and pastries. Coffee is good as well. They have just about everything you could ever want from a bakery including cannolis, seven-layer cookies, tarts, cheesecakes, and much more! Service and atmosphere are both great and welcoming. Inside is very neat and clean. Great family business to support! read more

F Monteleone Bakery & Cafe - Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really can't tell you completely what makes Monteleone's tick- but this place has old-school Italian Bakery written all over it. Since we'd just finish with lunch (sans dessert) across the street, this place came handy for something sweet and goodies to bring to my Mom. Our Sunday visit here- was short and sweet. Really like the woodsy features, brassy touches and those mini hexagon floor tiles. Well-stocked, glass-enclosed shelves, full of Italian yumminess, run from end to end. Only picked out a 1/4lb of mixed cookies for Mumsy which she liked- and even with that small amount, the Pignoli cookie I tried, was very good. But what knocked it out of the ballpark for that quick moment we were there, was my freaking Gelato with a scoop of Chocolate and Nutella. Geez...they were fantastic! While hubby enjoyed his Lemon Italian Ice. I don't know about you, but have you ever had ice cream and as it's melting in your cup (or bowl), the ice cream just accumulates around it and forms like a little pool of creaminess? I love that sh*t!!! That's exactly what happened to my Chocolate and Nutella Gelato as we strolled around. For less than $15, I thought price was decent for my 2 Gelato scoops, Large Italian Ice and 1/4lb box of cookies. Service was pleasant and I'll say this much, Monteleone's seems like a gem and pastries looked good from where I was standing. It's a nice destination and wouldn't be opposed to trying their Cake selections next time. read more

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I love this place. Never fails to do a great job. Italian pastries and pies are top notch and reasonably priced. Most recently had cannolis, fig cookie and blueberry pie. All eaters were wowed. read more

F Monteleone Bakery & Cafe - Sicilian fig cookie. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I think I found my new "go to" bakery!! We ordered a variety of pastries and they were all wonderful! The price is also very good which is rare lately at a lot of bakeries. Everything tasted fresh. The lobster tail was crispy and the filling was light and not too sweet. The mini key lime tart was so tasty, not too tart with fluffy whipped cream. The cannolis, some of the best we have had! We look forward to ordering again this week! read more

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Outstanding pastries! Just really wonderful. And the service is friendly and warm. I have also bought birthday cakes here and they will happily customize them for you if you write down what you want. A fave! read more

First off, Monteleone should actually be a 5 star bakery as everything is always fresh and delicious. However, shrinkflation has caused them to slim down their awesome linzer cookies. The cookies were always quite substantial with a good amount of raspberry filling but suddenly the cookies are so thin that with one bite the cookie falls to pieces. I know things are difficult with the horrible food inflation and businesses are afraid to increase prices but when inflation finally comes under control and food costs are lower please go back to the original linzer recipe. read more

If there were an Italian Bakery near me in the Bay Area I would gain 50lbs! This place is incredible with tons of cookies, pies, cakes, and THE CANNOLI. Not being a Cannoli king, I have nothing to compare to and from what I understand this is the real deal. At first bite I didn't really see the big deal about the cannoli bit after a minute or so I thought it was good. The outer cannoli was a nice crispy, flaky outer cannoli pastry stuffed with ricotta cheese. This bakery is run by a husband and wife team and they do a great job running the bakery. If you are a cannoli fan this is apparently a top notch cannoli. Let me know what you think! 5 stars for not only the cannoli but for the endless selection of baked goods throughout the store. read more

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Appreciate the courteous service and every single piece we've tasted was amazing. The mini cannolis, key lime and other fruit tarts were one of the best we've had in a long time. Desserts were presented beautifully and store was clean. We will certainly be back again! read more

Excellent place. So unique. It is the heaven for sweets and pastry. They actually do a large variety of Italian pastries. Service is impecable and coffee is good. Come to see it. read more

F Monteleone Bakery & Cafe - Fruit pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I would love to give this establishment five stars, but customer service was terrible. The only thing holding me back from giving them two stars was their delicious chocolate and raspberry mousse cakes. The vibe I got when I walked in with my parents was cold and unfriendly. Maybe the the two ladies up front hated their jobs? Or was it because we were participating in the "Taste of Brooklyn" and they didn't think we'd purchase anything else (2 mini mousse cakes to go please! Hold the eye rolls). Taste of Brooklyn - When I handed the younger lady my ticket with 3 tastes left to check off, she threw my ticket in a cup and left me standing there (the older lady advised her to do so). She mentioned that one lady left her ticket with them and left. Clearly, they were not informed on the rules of the event. I had to explain to them how it worked. However, I'm not sure they fully understood. I didn't receive an apology or a smile. I finally got my ticket back, bought the mini mousse cakes, and left. read more

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There are a lot of bakeries on this street and this looks like the best one! Their cakes look amazing, and i love the inside - its so homey. And the staff are so welcoming and friendly. We split a lava cake and ate it there. 5 dollars which is a good price and it was delicious. Loved the texture and it wasn't overly sweet. Next time im down here I will stop in again for cookies. read more