One of the top Italian bakeries in NY and an absolute must stop when visiting Arthur Ave. You walk…read morein 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.

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

My wife and I made the trip from Queens to the Bronx specifically to try Conti's Boston Cream Pie,…read moreand it was absolutely worth the ride! The cake was incredibly fresh and truly delicious. The sponge was wonderfully light and moist--exactly what you want in a Boston Cream Pie. What makes Conti's version a little different, and very special, is the filling. Most Boston Cream Pies I've had use a thicker, denser vanilla custard. Conti's filling is much lighter, almost like a vanilla mousse, which pairs beautifully with the delicate sponge and rich chocolate topping. It's their own spin on this classic dessert, and it works! Everything was fresh, light and delicious without being overly heavy or sweet. If you love Boston Cream Pie, making the trip to the Bronx for Conti's version is a well-worth-it excursion. We certainly will be back!

The wonderful bakery has been on my hit list for a while and it didn't disappoint. Staff is super…read morekind and friendly and theres a bit of seating inside and outside. They make specialty matcha and espresso drinks to order and have plenty of baked goods to choose from. I've already bought a second lemon loaf since my first visit!

Gino's Pastry Shop completely outdid themselves for my mom's 80th birthday! We ordered her favorite…read moreItalian birthday cake, and it was the absolute star of the party.The best she's every had! Jerome went completely above and beyond to make sure everything was extra special for our mom's special celebration.

Gino did and amazing job on my 40 th wedding anniversary cakesI asked for and old fashion…read moreNeapolitan cake and thats exactly what I got .. it was Amazing..on the same day to acknowledge my son and so. In law birthday he also made me a birthday cake with cannoli cream which was beyond delicious as well !! Gino couldn't have been any nicer and friendly.. I'd highly recommend Gino's 100%

It's hard finding good Italian bread living in Florida. Visited family in September and went to a…read morerestaurant. Bread was delicious. We asked the restaurant if they could provide name. They told us Terranova!! Looked them up. Started on Arthur Ave in the Bronx. Probably went there as a kid. Looked them up online and will ship. So we placed an order. Worked out great.

I got this delicious fresh bag of bread 4.34 cents on the too good to go app I love this app the…read moreservice is amazing and quick. The ambiance is welcoming and the store smells like fresh baked bread. I will definitely be going back. Especially since I have a lot of allergies even to bread. This bread did not affect me or give me any allergies. This might be my new store. The app gives you a discount on the food when the store closes so that the food won't go to waste I love it. Keep it up at Terranova Bakery

My go-to for shareable baked items (especially PIE) in Harlem! Can't beat an adorable and delicious…read moreapple pie for 10 bucks. I've brought their pies to countless block parties and picnics, and they're the ultimate crowd pleaser! The Napoleons and cannolis were also great, though I found the Oreo cake to be a bit dry. Overall, highly recommend trying out any of the many assortment of treats they have here! Note that they're cash only.

What has happened!?!? Horrible! I have been coming to this bakery since I was young. ... and it…read moreused to be good even great. ! But now it's a different story. I got a cake for a baby shower about six months ago from there. It looked beautiful but it tasted really stale.... I gave them another chance last week. What a mistake.. I got cannolis and pastries... the only word that's fitting is horrible! To be honest with you all the cookies look like they're brought in from outside companies like wholesalers if these people aren't going to bake their own stuff at least spend the money and buy stuff that taste good. Also, the place is filthy.

This is a well known bakery right in the heart of the South Bronx! (BX Stand Up!) I've brought the…read moresame cake from this place years ago. The customer service, the cake, & the taste was all the same as what it was before. AMAZING! I got the fresh strawberry shortcake with crackers all around for a friend's birthday. I was able to get the bakery to write on the cake and buy candles for the cake as well. They boxed it up for me nicely and safely so the cake wouldn't mess up. When I brought the cake to the party it was the main attraction at the end of the night. The cake was sliced and served. Once the guest had that first bite they were taken aback at how BOMB the cake was! They said it was the perfect kind of sweet. Not overly sweet like other cakes and how it tasted so fresh and delicious. Awww man I need you to experience it for yourself! This cake in particular has me in a chokehold! Their other pastries also look equally amazing on display. COME TO ARTUSO!

Stopped by Artuso after eating at a few stops on and around Arthur Ave., and was excited to satisfy…read morethe sweet tooth. As soon as you step inside, you're taken by how large and how clean Artuso is. It is very well lit, and all of these things make it very easy for you to focus on those glass cases full of sweets. Their selection is extremely large and contains all that you would expect (biscotti, rainbow cookies, b&w's, pignolis, etc) as well as Italian ice and various other treats. The line moved fast, and the workers were extremely helpful as we ordered our rainbow cookies and pignoli cookies with cannoli cream. The pignoli were great...they had that signature almond taste, just right. Very enjoyable. And the cannoli cream center was a nice touch, and very good as well. The rainbow cookies were ok. Admittedly, I have a very high bar for rainbows, so I hold them to a high standard...and they were good, just not as flavorful/almondy as I particularly prefer. In all, Artuso is a great stop. A perfect post lunch/dinner spot to grab a quick snack to cap off a meal. Definitely check it out.

STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND GO TO ZEPPIERI'S BAKERY!…read more I thought I'd had great sfogliatella before...then I tried Zeppieri's Nutella Mousse Sfogliatella, and WOW. Not only is the owner the incredibly talented baker who was featured on a cooking show for making one of the best sfogliatella, but he's taken this classic Italian pastry to a whole new level. Imagine perfectly flaky, buttery layers filled with a rich, silky Nutella mousse, dipped in chocolate, topped with a dollop of mousse and a cherry, then finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Every bite is crispy, creamy, chocolatey perfection. This isn't just a pastry--it's an experience. If you're a Nutella lover or a sfogliatella fan, do yourself a favor and get one before everyone else catches on! Highly recommend! #ZeppierisBakery #Sfogliatella #NutellaLovers #ItalianBakery #DessertGoals #FoodieFind #WorthEveryCalorie #SupportLocal #BronxEats #BakeryPerfection

What a good feeling to be back in NY the home of amazing Italian bakeries …read more I live out of state and it's one of the guilty pleasures I miss besides my loved ones of course . I was like a kid in a candy store. The service was pleasurable and nice. I ordered 2 fresh challah breads which are only made on fridays which was fine for me. There's nothing like fresh everything. The smells are amazing and I recommend them %100. It was a nice addition to my daughters birthday brunch spread.

Yunes is lovely & you can tell he genuinely wants you to be happy with his food. Without a doubt,…read morethe food 110% delivers. I have frequented here several times & I can honestly say that absolutely everything is delicious. Seriously, it is just that good that I genuinely don't have any favorites because literally everything is amazing. Yunes being Yunes, he will insist that you have some things on the house & you would be in the wrong to say no to be honest. All in all, I hope this place stays around for many years & continues to grow in its success- it deserves all the praise that it gets & will continue to get.

The hummus here is soooo good with the fresh bread. The olive oil they use here is delicious.read more

I love Valencia Bakery, Been going here since I was a kid, I'm an adult now I got all my kids cakes…read morefrom here they even have my son cake birthday cake pictures on display in the store on 3rd Ave. My whole family get cakes from here. They have all kinds of filling our favorites are custard, pineapple, and strawberry.

I'll start with my whole family & I have been a Valencia fan & customer for more than 40 years …read more I can say hands down all their cakes are fantastic. I went to the 9 w W burnside ave Bronx NY I ordered 2 dozens cupcakes I wanted that traditional Valencia taste. To my disappointment they were tuff so dry nobody even attempted to finish one. I call the store mine you I wasn't asking for a refund never mentioned that . I believe she was the owner didn't take it well . She said & I quote well maybe everyone didn't know how to eat them . We should've cut them & inverted them smh i said kids here we're not going to do that . Then she raved on how many orders a day come in& out and how one customer byes everyday that cupcake . Again I was polite reassuring her I loved Valencia & I said I wasn't trying & to insult her but she didn't for once apologize or take responsibility for her product or business. I'm so disappointed . She was so defensive & dismissive . Won't go there anymore .

I come here every week for at least my cookies and cream when I first discovered this place I was…read morecoming 2-3x a week. The most delicious desserts , pricey but with it for a special occasion or if you're trying to make a friend feel happy or want to treat yourself to something worth the calories quick and easy. The peanut butter cookie is a hit too, Oreo cheesecake (not too sweet sooo good)

Didn't come here for a custom cake, but did come for the smoothies. It was a walk-by while I was…read morewaiting for my car to get wrapped. It was delicious & the people were super friendly!! They let us take our time to look over and decide what we wanted. Everything was CLEAN & well presented. All of the pastries were displayed in an attractive manner. Wish I could've sampled more than one! Would definitely go back. It was their grand opening at the time so I highly recommend you go out and support this local business!