One of the top Italian bakeries in NY and an absolute must stop when visiting Arthur Ave. You walk in and you feel like you just stepped back in time to your childhood when more of these Italian American bakeries existed. Bread, cookies, and pastries are all showcased and it smells great. If you go during the afternoon during the week it won't be as crowded as it can get on the weekend. Everything here is terrific. Whenever I'm in the area I'll bring home a pound of assorted Italian cookies, I'll also grab rainbow cookies and cannolis. Their cannolis are terrific, some of the best in NY. Yes, NY, not just NYC. I think what makes their cannoli stand out amongst some of the best is their shell. It's always fresh and crispy. Their filling is a little more vanilla forward compared to other NY institutions version of the cannoli, so keep that in mind when trying one. I'll put it to you this way, if you like Italian pastries, especially cannolis make this place a destination to visit, give them a try and see how it ranks up compared to your favorites. And while you're there, take in the rest of Arthur Ave! Oh, I almost forgot. They have what my husband says are the best savoiardi cookies in the state. They're always fresh, soft, slightly chewy in the middle with a delicately crispy exterior. They're to die for with a hot cup of coffee. read more

Situated perfectly in the middle of Arthur Avenue, Madonia may not be hidden, but it certainly is a gem. 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! read more

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This is the place ! This outstanding authentic Italian bakery 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 ! read more

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Small bakery right next to the Arthur Avenue market. Excellent selection of baked goods, cookies and pastries as well as various breads. My favorite is the prosciutto bread and the variety of cookies is outstanding. Cannolis are excellent. They have everything from your basic Italian variety cookies to rainbow cookies to biscotti and more. I can't this recommend this place enough. Rita, who helped me, was incredibly pleasant. Definitely one of the better bakeries in the Bronx ! I highly recommend... read more

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Absolutely love this bakery. I went in yesterday and got a pound of each of my favorites, rainbow cookies and the pink leaf cookies like my grandfather used to buy me as a kid. Brings back some amazing feelings of growing up. There cookies are the best. read more

Amazingly delicious baked goods. We tried a number of cookies and cannolis. This renowned bakery was well kept and very busy, but the staff was friendly and attentive. Samples of fresh bread were enjoyed by our group as well. read more

Short and sweet. Madonia is extraordinary on every level. Cookies, biscuits, cakes and Cannoli so fresh and wonderful they'll haunt your dreams. Forget Little Italy, Arthur Avenue remains NYC's Italiano capitol. Five easy stars. read more

I ADORE the cannoli from this place. Filled to order right in front of you. These are delicious. Groan-worthy good. Because I eat them so fast, I got 4 at a time and they lasted for a week in the fridge. The biscotti is pretty good, nothing super exceptional and I'll take or leave the Italian cookies, honestly I've had better elsewhere. I haven't tried the breads, but the selection is vast. For the cannoli alone this place gets 5 stars in my book. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Wow, I bought a variety of items here -- olive bread, cinnamon raisin bread, a half pound of cookies, and everything is just stellar. I've never had cookies so light and delicious before. Great service too. read more

I got seeded Italian bread and it has a nice crust, perfect for dipping. Prosciutto bread and charcuterie bread it's also great for appetizers as it has more flavor than regular bread. They are still moist on the next day. There's a whole display of biscotti near the register. They give a nice sturdy reusable bag for your goodies. Cannoli are filled when you order. It's ok, nothing special. read more

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I came here with my family to check out their selection since we were having lunch at Enzo's after. This is an old school Italian bakery with a large bread and cookie selection. We ordered some Regina cookies and toasts. The cookies and toasts were delicious and fresh. My family also ordered their cannolis and they were filled to order. They said the cannoli was great as well. Surprisingly, we had their olive bread at Enzo's since it was in the bread basket. It was delicious and I really enjoyed the cured olives. I definitely have to come back to try their charcuterie bread and rainbow cookies. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Regina cookies and toasts - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

Authentic bakery that's been there forever. Huge assortment of biscotti, cookies, breads and cannoli. My favorite is the olive bread.. amazing and fresh! Very friendly service, too! read more

I stopped by this bakery because of the wide selection of desserts, and there were plenty of options to choose from. I wasn't disappointed with what I took home some desserts were a bit too sweet for my taste, while others were perfectly balanced and delicious. The atmosphere, however, wasn't very welcoming, and if it weren't for my girlfriend wanting dessert, I probably would have walked out. Overall, the desserts were worth trying, but I hope the customer experience improves. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

Another place that just knocks you out with a delicious smell. This is THE bakery to go for if you want the best bread. And a HUGE selection of Biscotti! We samples several varieties and they were all delicious. Plus as any PROPER Italian Bakery does...they fill cannoli to order! Our favorite bread this time was a fennel raisin. Not sure it's going to last until tomorrow. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

I have lived in this neighborhood for over 30 years and the one thing . I have noticed is the bakery counter staff are nasty unless you're a white person or a tourist then are all smiles. it could be there culture that they are short with ppl. I sent my husband into the store and I stood outside and watched through the windows as my husband asked questions about the pastry he was rushed out of the line and this is why. I will drive to Sal&Dom or Conti read more

Madonia B. on iconic Arthur Ave, is bread heaven in the heart of Little Italy in The BX. The smell alone will pull you in from down the block (maybe an exaggeration) and once you're in, you must grab something before you leave. Their Italian bread is the real deal: crunchy, fluffy, and full of old-world flavor. Some are topped with sesame seeds and others aren't. Heads-up for non-pork eaters (like me)- some breads are made with lard, so definitely ask first. This was the perfect spot to grab a semolina non-seeded loaf and one of those round, rustic breads while my daughter picked out pignolli cookies to bring to a simple Mother's Day lunch at my mom's house. The ladies behind the counter are total gems. But the best part? The prices won't make your wallet cry. Authentic, delicious, and run by lovely people. Madonia is a must-stop carb party. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Heaven: (Though If U Don't Eat Lard, Definitely Ask Which Loaves Are Done W/Out It) - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

When I lived in The Bronx, this was my go-to, and whenever I'm back up there on a visit, this is still my go-to. I never had anything there that was less than excellent. Cookies, biscotti...but my favorite was the olive bread. It was simply the best. Don't even bother looking for anyone else to come close to their olive bread. Yes, it's that good! read more

The loaves of bread and bread sticks were good, but the fraselles were stale. I drove into the Bronx specifically for these and purchased about 5 bags of them. Each and every one stale. read more

Any place with a line out the door at 5PM has to be good right? right! Cookies and pastries are authentic and delicious. A must stop when visiting Arthur Ave! read more

This place is amazing! I don't like olives, I'll pick them out of anything I eat, but this place found a way to put cans worth into a single loaf of their olive bread and I'm addicted! My friend and I are two loaves of it in 5 days! And if olives arent you thing or you're just looking to try something new and unique, I also highly suggest the French onion soup bread (I'm drooling as I am writing and reminiscing about that one). There are plenty of other options here and you can't go wrong with any of them. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - The french onion soup bread loaf. - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

We came in right before closing on a Sunday and it was still busy. We ordered the pignoli cookies, amaretti cookies, rainbow cookies and the canolis. Everything was fresh and delicious. The rainbow cookies were not as dense as others ive had in the past. These were lighter. The star of the show was the canoli. They freshly pipe them as you order. Im not a huge canoli person but these are the best ive had. I love the hint of cinnamon I taste in the cream. Will definitely stop by for more. read more

Marina was very nice and kind. Helped me through every question I asked. Great food great service!

Fantastic olive bread!!! Friendly and helfpul service and lots of choices. Will return soon.

A few days ago I went to the avenue to buy some bread. Much to my surprise, the selection was off the charts! Chocolate bread, jalapeño, cranberry walnut, to mention a few. I purchased a few things and then I also got some of their biscotti with the almond. By the time I drove back up to my home,half of the bag was eaten ..... The young lady, Marina, was so kind and helpful and accommodating. Great place. Sandra read more

I had biscotti and cannolis from this bakery and really enjoyed both. The only downside is that there was no air conditioning, so it was really hot inside and there is no seating. I actually preferred the biscotti's here. They have tons and tons of flavors. The cannolis are also filled with the ricotta cream fresh for every order. This place was popular and was quite busy when we were there. Definitely a good sign. read more

I am proud to say that I grew up in tne Bronx I am 62 years old and have had the best italian breads cookies cannolis And no one close to madonias the service the food its on another level thank you to the hardworking wonderful staff Italians albanians and Mexicans you make me proud to call the bronx my home read more

What the heck happened to this place? Went here often from 2000-2015. Ten years later, the cookies are now $19 a pound and they all tasted stale. Either stale or artificial. The soft pretzels (white and wheat) tasted 5 days old. Had to throw them out. The pizza dough we took home to make pizza was pretty good, not great. read more

A nice bakery. Breads look amazing. They have prosciutto bread some of the nicest. Service wasn't the best. Employee pretty pissed at the world. They have fresh taralli barese. Haven't found those anywhere in the USA. They're not like Italy and you can taste the oil so I'm not a fan of them. Two breads and a few taralli. Taralli $9 lb breads $6. They cut them for you. read more

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This is another great bread bakery on Arthur Avenue! They have a wonderful selection of assorted breads as well as cookies...and all priced fairly. The ladies behind the counter are always friendly and polite and greet you nicely. I go there for their fresh whole wheat loaves as well as there pork (lard) bread. They're absolutely great...especially when hot!! Can't begin to count how many times I've purchased them over the years. When on Arthur Avenue...this is also a place you must check out! You'll be glad you did..... read more

My favorite place to get some fresh sour dough bread! Love when it's fresh out the oven! I been coming here for 3 years now

Love this Bakery!!! I have to go over that bullshit GW to get there takes 30 minutes I only live 15 but well worth it !!! . Best Rainbow Cookies I ever had . The Cannolis are amazing. They have loafs of onion bread for 2 bucks amazing ! I have to go back and try the Italian cookies . read more

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We really enjoyed this bakery. Thr cannoli are delicious. Not a lot of options besides large and small, but delicious veeme with chocolate chips, and a nice shell. We also enjoyed the Italian cookies, especially thr florentines and linza tarts. Delicious samples were provided as well read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - A nice 9/11 tribute behind the counter. - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

An Arthur Avenue icon since 1918, I totally lost control. The fennel raisin bread is a savory experience. I really couldn't picture how fennel and raisins, sweet and herbal would combine, but this definitely works. The cinnamon raisin bread is similarly special as is the olive bread, simply incredible. Chocolate chip ricotta cannolis are to die for. Even the shopping tote is remarkable. Looking forward to a return visit, soon. read more

They have a WALL of biscotti. They are all amazing. The chocolate drop cookies are also amazing. The customers all are very happy - for good reason ! This is a magic place. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Wall of biscotti - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

It's the best. I've been getting olive bread here for twenty years. It's always amazing, always the same, maybe the price went up a little - but everything else consistent. Oh- there was a PIT in my bread last time - really hurt my tooth - I wasn't expecting a hard olive pit in the bread. Not sure how that one slipped through the process - first time ever that happened. The pignoli's are also ALWAYS good. Not sometimes, ALWAYS. Sometimes you have to cross a bridge on Long Island for this quality. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Best pignoli's period. - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

The charcuterie bread was absolutely to die for. There were so many different breads to choose from, it was really difficult to pick just a few! read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Charcuterie bread - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Had a cannoli and a tri color cake cookie. Yummy! Cannoli was filled upon request! A little sweet for my taste... but very fresh! Place was PACKED with locals getting bread! Would love to come back and get bread when i had time to cook! read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Tri color cake cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Their prosciutto bread is the truth. Got a hot tip from a good man about this place and had to check it out. I bring this out for the family Christmas Eve feast. read more

If you're into a strong cheese tasting filling, this is your place. The ricotta was super prominent. Made it a little more dry than other pastry creams. If I remember correctly, it was cash only. They pipe the cannoli to order. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Mini Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

I'm very disappointed with this bakery. I wrote a google review the day I went on 4/17/2026 and they reported me for giving them a two star review. I couldn't believe it. My family and I have been going to this bakery for many years. It was our go-to spot. We loved the pastries here, but the size of the cookies has decreased to half the size they used to be. They may as well be cookie bites with how tiny they are now. The price somehow remains the same for half the amount that I got before. I thought price went based on weight, but I guess not. The young ladies in the front are rude and don't understand anything you say. I repeated myself a ridiculous amount of times every time I went and they still didn't understand a word I said. Eventually I just got frustrated and gave up on asking for the pastries I wanted and just got a few cookies. I will take my business elsewhere especially with how they deal with criticism. It's extremely unprofessional. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York