Bought three different pastries that were delicious. One that was a palmier type flaky one, a mini…read morecannoli and a cream puff type. Cash only.

Would like to give 3.5 stars - cheap, quick easy snack if you want to try farinata. I'm not too…read morefond of chickpea flour but judging by the amount of traffic coming in/out, it seems like the locals like it.

Hole in the wall sandwich place that will probably give you the best bang for your buck sandwich…read moreever, if not the best italian sandwich. It's cheap but the ingredients are all still great. They don't speak much English but I was lucky to have the help of one woman who happened to speak decent English and recommended a speck/prosciutto with sheep's cheese and eggplant for a sandwich. The seating outside is a bit dingy and there isn't much variety if you are looking for non cured meats but hey, they do one thing well and that's all they have to do.

This place has been here for a long, long time, almost like forever. From my parents to my youngest…read moreniece, they have all tried their their panini, shared some laughs with the staff and had a great conversation with a glass of wine/spumanti and the most famous sandwich in all Genova. If you do not know what to pick, they will ask you how are you feeling that day and based on the response they will craft a savory combination for you This is a must, a jewel and a taste of old Genova.

Aside from the electronic cash register, this place could have sold bread in the 1800s. "The…read moreGoodness of Grain" could have supplied the breadsticks in any historical drama that passed through Genoa. Grandfathers, kids in strollers and those big enough to walk, and nicely-dressed middle aged women all drift in, say hi to the woman behind the counter, and get the day's supply of focaccia, breadsticks, or country loaves. The local "prodotti tipici" cookies are called "canestrelli di castagne" --- small chestnut cookies called 'baskets" for no apparent reason. The versions sold here are great --- tender but not mushy or crumbly, with a nice chestnut flavor. Some of the country breads are a little dry --- but most of the offerings here are delicious.