Scialo Bros Bakery is an Italian style bakery in the Federal Hill section of Providence. I've been…read morea few times over the years, most recently last weekend. They sell fresh filled cannolis, cakes, cookies, pastries, etc. The small shop has a classic feel. On this visit, I just bought a box of cannolis. They had an option of a traditional filling, or with chocolate chips. They also had options for capping the ends. I chose chocolate chips for the chocolate chip filling, and pistachio for the traditional filling. I tried the traditional with pistachio. The shell is lighter than most of the places where I've bought cannolis. The filling was mildly sweet, very smooth and had a very slight fruit flavor. Perhaps from orange zest? In my experience, Scialo Bros is a cool place to visit and has good treats.

Looked online for must places to go in Providence, RI. This place came up. If you're craving truly…read moreexceptional baked goods. This is the spot. 10/10 on the cannolis with chocolate chips. Sweet pastries everywhere and the selection seems never ending. We also got eclairs and they were ok but had nothing on the cannolis. My husband ordered the carrot cake and said it was very good. If you are ever in the area and have a sweet tooth. Visit this hidden gem.

Love the vibe here. I've been to Europe a few times and this has an exact feel as a patisserie in…read moreEurope. However, prices are not even close. I ordered an apple tart and a small piece was $7.50! Yes, it was good, and the cream was wonderful, but paying about $2 per bite is outrageous. The value of their drinks might be a little better. I ordered a Cortado and it was delicious. The volume of liquid wasn't too low. $4.25 I would give it 3 stars, but I know not everyone is good with money and many are willing to pay these prices on the east side Providence. The staff was nice, but nothing over the top.

Met up with some friends at Madrid on a Saturday. With so many good reviews we were excited to try…read morethis location. Sadly it wasn't a very good experience. First, the young woman who took care of us seemed to keep 'checking out', as in, she seemed to temporarily fall asleep with her eyes open. She would become non-responsive and we'd just wait for her to acknowledge us and then repeat what we said. So that's weird. Even after she said 'OK' and went over to the register to ring it all in, we had to repeat the order, again. The Americano coffee was not made correctly. It literally tasted like dirty water. Definitely did not use the appropriate amount of espresso in this drink. The Mocha was not blended correctly and was grainy with a lot of sediment at the bottom of the cup. I was unable to finish drinking that. The friends we met up with mentioned they are surprised how many tables were open on a Saturday. In the past there was 'always a line' of people ordering and waiting for a table. During our visit there were several empty tables. The pastry were very tasty though, so that was nice. They do have a nice selection of pastry available and we might try some more of those offerings another time. The ambiance is very cute. Bus your own tables. On street parking.

I don't normally go to this seven stars but I was in the area! The cafe was clean and had a nice…read moresetup for their line. They had the usual free samples out - bread sample was gone but a few pieces of the cinnamon roll were left to try. I came for my free birthday bread and ordered the country pan loaf sliced. I also ordered a chocolate chip cookie because it looked too good to resist!

This was my second visit to Seven Stars Bakery. I stopped in on a mission to find a round loaf of…read morehard, crusty bread to serve with a steak dinner, and since I had just picked up a cake down the street, the location was super convenient. The snow made street parking a bit tricky, but thankfully there are a few parking spaces in the back of the building. Once inside, the bakery was lively and smelled absolutely delicious. There was a great selection of fresh artisan breads to choose from. I ended up with the durum loaf, which was perfect since I planned to make an olive oil dipping sauce. The bread was exactly what I hoped for crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, airy with a mix of large and small holes, and full of flavor. I also couldn't resist picking up two Valentine heart sugar cookies with jam because they were just too cute. The only minor downside was that the employee who helped me wasn't very smiley. Not rude at all, and my order was handled quickly, but it felt a bit different from the warm cafe vibe you might expect. Prices are higher than if you went to a mom and pop bakery but this was expected. Overall, a great stop for quality bread.

I came here several years ago for best iced coffee RI. Their coffee was simple and basic but their…read morebaked goods are epic. I stopped in today despite all the snow in providence and numerous roadways nearby being blocked my plows and trucks. I have zero regrets! The obstacles were worth overcoming for their amazing rainbow cookies that I'm obsessed with. This bakery isn't fancy at all, but don't let that fool you. Their staff is lovely and their cookies are epic. I love this spot so much! It is a hidden gem.

I give this place 3.5 stars but I'll round up to 4 stars! They have good malasadas, I also like…read moretheir pizza strips. I went in once before and asked for a pizza strip and lemon square and did get the pizza strip but got some kind of almond cookie instead of the lemon square? I tried to connect with them on it but no luck. I also had an iced coffee on that visit and it was awful. I went back today for an iced coffee since I was in the area and the coffee was definitely better this time around but still mediocre. If you're visit here, I'd suggest not getting coffee and checking your bag of goodies before you leave and then this will be a 5 star experience.

I'm obsessed with croissants and it can be hard to find ones that meet my exacting standards. They…read moreshould be airy, light, crunchy, flaky, buttery...but often they are doughy or insubstantial or greasy or too soft. Butterbang's are actually perfect. The best I have ever had! That's saying a lot because I have sampled many, many croissants. The Yum roll was melt-in-your- mouth delicious with the perfect balance of sweet with a hint of salt, crunchy around the edges and topped with a delightful creamy drizzle of caramel. The plain croissants were perfectly fluffy and flaky. The almond square was pure heaven with a deep almond flavored frangipane surrounded by crunchy layers. The bakery itself is really cute. You can get a chance to meet the owner and gaze upon the glorious bounty of pastries available. You do have to subscribe to order so check out the Butterbang instagram.

This place is croissant heaven; super flaky, buttery, and loaded with creative flavors that make it…read morehard to pick just one. It's a small pop-up style bakery with a cozy feel, perfect for grabbing pastries and a good coffee to start your morning or treat yourself mid-day. Everything I've tried has been delicious, and you can tell a lot of care goes into the baking. It does get busy and certain items sell out, so going earlier is definitely a plus. Overall, a fantastic spot in Pawtucket for anyone who loves pastries, I'd happily recommend Butterbang to friends and visitors.

Oh my goodness, the ham and cheese toaster strudel was out of this world!…read more Light flaky pastry and a flavorful filling! Polite customer service and the place is charming. I'd highly recommend!

Maple Bacon, Egg and Cheese on a Bagel or English Muffin is a MUST for this spot, incredibly…read moredelicious and perfect to jumpstart your day. Must grab some donuts as well, they have a lot of fun options but like the bagels, they sell out quick so you have to make sure to go early. Service is great, really friendly owner!

This cafe offers a good variety if Italian sandwiches...yum yum...me I had…read moreprosciutto...delicious..the ambiance its very nice and quiet..perfect place to meet with friends or a special date. Staff is very welcoming and helpful. They open at 6am for all those early birds. Also its a order yourself and bring to the table place.. there is bars and stores near by if you fell like shopping Parquing is on the street. Can't wait to come back

Second try at the spinach pastry. It was properly warmed and even better for it. The staff is…read morefriendly and efficient, the prices are a bit steep, however it is a boutique cafe, so it comes with the territory. During the warm months on Tuesday evenings they have a local artist serenading the square.

Came for the ri iced coffee challenge and LOVED my iced snickerdoodle coffee. While there I also…read moregot a pound of dough and a key lime pie cheesecake. Prices were fair and service was friendly. Large store with many different options. On street parking.

What a sweet little experience this was!…read more With short notice, I needed a cake with a custom message on it. I called LaSalle Bakery first to ask if they had blank cakes & the ability to customize them quickly & they said yes. So I headed over to LaSalle on Smith Street. When I arrived (at around 2 PM) it was so busy! The line was long, the tables were full, & it was very noisy. The staff seemed very young to me, but they were working with such professionalism & efficiency, it made them appear older. When I reached the front of the line, the young man talked me through the cake options very kindly & thoroughly, not allowing the potential stress of the long line behind me get to him. The cake options were varied & fun. The difference between a medium cake & a large cake was only a matter of $5 ($45 vs. $50) so I of course opted for the larger cake. It provided more room for the message I wanted to request, also. A different staff member took my cake to the back to customize it. I caught glimpses of her hard at work from where I stood waiting. It took her about 5-8 minutes to customize the cake, & when she returned, I was so impressed with her handiwork. She squeezed a very long message into a relatively small space & the script was still beautiful! I couldn't eat the cake because I'm gluten intolerant, LOL! But it was a great hit at my party & the people that I shouted out in the writing on top were thrilled with the result. I would definitely return for a customized cake again in the future.