The moment you walk in, the display cases are absolutely stunning -- rows of pastries and cookies that make you want to try every single one. They even had unique cookies I'd never seen before but instantly wanted to taste. It's definitely the kind of bakery you'll want to come back to again and again just to sample something new each time. We tried a mini cannoli with cream and cherries, and I've honestly never had a cannoli like that before -- it was one of the best I've ever tasted. A true gem! read more

Peter Sciortino Bakery - Mini cannoli with cherry - Bakeries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I'm glad I saved Peter Sciortino's bakery in my Wisconsin collection because after a meal at La Masa, I searched for a dessert spot and Peter's came right up. And the Yelp reviews and pics were right on target. I wanted to get so much more, but I was ready to bust a gut (meaning my stomach was filled to 100%). So I settled on a mini cassata cake which had hints of lemon, it was really sweet and gooey which I happen to like by the way. I also selected a mini Boston cream cake and the outer chocolate was a bit too thick and as a result, the cake itself got smushed as I tried to cut into it. I still ate it and it was good tasting nonetheless. Finally, it was my first time being here and I thought the lady could a been a wee bit more friendly. I mean, it was not that busy and if you turn on a little charm, people tend to buy more. At least I do, I'm a sucker around friendly and kind people. All in all, I will be back because the mini cakes were good. read more

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Can't beat Sciortino's. Best Italian bread and rolls around...period. Always has been Hope they never change a thing. Rice Balls (Arancini)are very good too. read more

In the past I loved this bakery for fresh filled cream puffs. I recently stopped by and bought cream puffs in the case which was a big mistake as they were old and tasted like the fridge. Yuck. I will remember to only buy fresh filled upon request or nothing. Customer service and attention to detail has gone down hill. I used to say this was the best bakery in town, not any more. So disappointed. read more

Love this bakery on Brady street! Husband and I wanted some small early afternoon snacks after a very lazy morning. We were welcomed to wonderful smells and sights! The glass cases and shelves were full with different breads, pastries, cakes, and meats. Ultimately we ended up going with a Nutella croissant and a spinach arancini which they were nice to heat up for us! The croissant definitely hit the spot - it was flaky, buttery, and chocolatey. What more could you want? The arancini was okay, I prefer the ones from Glorioso's, but objectively they were tasty. The service was fast and staff very friendly. I do wish that there was a spot inside or out for us to enjoy our treats! read more

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Never a disappointment. Bread and rolls are spectacular. Cannoli can't go wrong! Every bakery item (and cookies) always spot on!

Fresh biscotti. Well maintained bakery. Delicious cookies freshly baked. Great customer service. Clean place. Reasonable prices. read more

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I came here specifically for a few cannolis and left with so much more! It was my first time visiting this Italian bakery on Brady Street and I found it to have an excellent assortment of baked goods including Italian cookies sold by the pound, fresh breads made daily, donuts and croissants, cheesecakes and also unexpected goodies too like big, soft Bavarian style pretzels (for under $5), cornbread muffins and savory spinach and feta pastries. Prices were all very reasonable especially for the cannolis which were made to order. That's right! Don't panic like I did when I didn't see pre-made cannolis sitting behind a bakery case and figured they were all sold out by the time I arrived at 1pm on a weekday (ha!) When you ask for cannolis, you get to choose either plan or chocolate converted shells - I did a few of each. Each cannoli was less than $4 and a delicious / rare treat. I really enjoyed perusing all the delicious treats here and will be back to try more. So far I can highly recommend the cheesecake, cannolis, cherry turnovers and spinach & feta pastry. If you're into fresh bread they do have a punch card where you get a free loaf after you buy 12 loaves. I'll also mention that the customer service was a breath of fresh air. The woman who helped me was kind, knowledgeable and greeted me the moment I walked in. There is no inside seating. This is a grab and go place. As for parking, this is a busy part of the city so be prepared to circle the block a time or two to find a parking spot. I had some luck finding parking on a nearby side street (for free) and then just walked over. If you plan to come here during the weekend I imagine parking will be even more difficult to find - depending on the time of day you stop by. read more

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The best Italian bread and French bread and bakery and deli ever I was raised on this this Italian bread and rolls and hot ham and provolone

Better products than grocery stores!!! Old school bakery!! Good to keep around! Nice variety!!

It's so wonderful having a few treats from Peter Sciortino Bakery. Reminds me of so much of my great grandma's baking and my great grand aunt's too! Enjoyed sharing this delightful and delicious treat with my co workers last week for thanksgiving! read more

Great quality products every time! The service is always friendly and speedy. Proud to call this place a local favorite.

- very good Italian bakery with some of the freshest pastries, pies and cookies - got the cinnamon bun, chocolate croissant with some coffee - also bought Elsie Mae's mini-blueberry pie to take home with us read more

Spreading love to Peter Sciortino's on this fine #ThankYouThursday. Is it weird to be thankful for smells? Yeah, well I am. The aroma of freshly baked bread and cream-filled sweets is enough to make my day. This bakery is within walking distance from us, so we often find ourselves strolling over on a weekend morning for a cup of jo and little treat. You can feel the small-shop, family-owned vibes here and I love that. During our recent bakery craving, we stopped in and grabbed coffees and an apple turnover. Ooof was that nice. Perfectly flaky pastry and not too sweet. Oh and what's better with coffee than a biscotti? So we left with two bacios (chocolate hazelnut), and a pistachio. They have plenty of goods from Italian breads, to cannolis, fruit tarts and mini cheesecakes. I've yet to try any of their deli items, though I'm sure they wouldn't disappoint. Catch me back in very soon to snag a pie for Thanksgiving! Should I choose pumpkin or pecan? read more

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Love this place!! As the daughter of a baker I will always support local bakeries and luckily this one is so close to my house and so good!! If you want a donut or pastry make sure to get up early, because they don't last long! I love the cinnamon rolls (have just the slightest lemon flavor in the glaze which makes them so perfect!!) for breakfast with a cup of their coffee, the Italian cookies for an afternoon pick me up, and the hot ham and rolls on a Sunday! Everyone who works there is always so nice and I've never ordered something that I didn't love!! read more

Peter Sciortino Bakery - Cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I have wanted to stop at this place for a while now after watching the yelp activity so when I found my self stopped at a red light looking at the place not even knowing where it was I pulled over for a visit. I don't have a big sweet tooth so I will not buy a candy bar or Twinkie's etc but I will occasionally buy quality bakery sweets because if I'm going eat something sweet it's going to be the good stuff. The place is small with a wall of fresh bread, individual sweets, Italian cookies, cakes, small deli salads etc etc. I was not going to go crazy and spend about $10 which got me 5 Italian cookies, dulce leche cream puff and an Italian rainbow cake slice. I sampled everything and it was all very good and I really liked the Italian cookies because I don't think that I have ever had them not having a big sweet tooth. Yah if I was in the area I would definitely stop over again and try some more goodies. read more

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First time here and had high hopes because it's one of the only bakeries in the area. Not very welcoming joint and disgusted by the way my partner was treated by the workers here. Bad vibes. Also the cream puff was unimpressive. Stale with an overkill of unsweetened cream in the middle. Overall, no bueno. read more

Peter Sciortino Bakery - Underwhelming cream puff. The cream had no flavor and there was way too much of it. - Bakeries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

One of the best bakeries I have ever been to in the states. Everything I have tried has been delicious. Service has been great every time.

Yesss! While I'm not a huge fan of cannolis, Peter Sciortino may have converted me. These cannolis are top notch. Filled to order, you can get mini ones too, at $1.65 each. Different toppings are offered. I like pistachio or cherry. My proxy has also brought back some of the dollar churro donuts, and those are very fresh. The Italian cookies come at a premium price tag, but they're very buttery and made from quality ingredients. What else can I comment on? That limoncello cake! Mmm, pops some nice, citrusy flavor and pleases the palate. I hope to visit in person one day! Keep it up, PS! read more

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Absolutely amazing bakery. We were looking for an authentic Italian bakery and we goin it in an historic Italian neighborhood. So many that I never knew existed. I'm sure these are from recipes that have existed for generations. I will be back. If you love Italian bakeries do not miss this one. We will be back. read more

I was going to Milwaukee for the day, so I called up the day before to place an order. I ordered kolaczki. Here I am, ordering kolaczki from an Italian bakery. Who knew they would make such excellent ones. I had them from a past visit there and loved them. The last time I was here, they were sold out. I was crushed, so this time I made a call in order to ensure I could get them this trip. My order was waiting for me when I got there. They make three versions, apricot, raspberry, and cheese. They're all great but apricot is my favorite. I also bought a loaf of their Italian bread and my wife bought a bunch of different Italian cookies of which they have dozens to choose from. They also have a large selection of interesting pastries that if I lived in Milwaukee, I would be a regular customer. Awesome kolaczkis, friendly service. This is now on my must stop list when we're in Milwaukee. read more

Peter Sciortino Bakery - Excellent bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I have been wanting a cream puff for a long time and have searched for one in grocery stores all over the city. I finally did a Yelp search and found this bakery. It did not disappoint. The young man who took my order just put out a tray of delights. There are so many great looking pastries and cakes on display, ready for purchase. But I had just one thing in mind. The young man handed me my two cream puffs in a plastic container which ensured that they would not get crushed while I was in transit. Peter Sciortino's Bakery reminds me of the wonderful Italian bakeries in the North End of Boston. Once I burn off the calories from this visit I will return on my next trip to Milwaukee. read more

The almond chocolate cookies are to die for! I buy 5 lbs and freeze them every time I make it up to Milwaukee

Being of Sicilian decent and from the West Coast, folks like me always think that Italians from the Midwest and especially from the East Coast are some how more legit, so you can imagine my excitement when I get to visit this neighborhood in Milwaukee! Although most tell me the Italian footprint is greatly diminished, I still get a hint of it. I went to get a sandwich at the deli/market across the street and saw this spot and knew I had to try a cannoli. My grandma is from the town/village in Sicily where the cannoli was born, so I have a pretty high bar and I was impressed. I'm accustomed to my cannolis being larger but these are the standard size you find here and they're pretty darn good. The folks behind the counter are super friendly and this spot definitely has a mom and pop feel to it. I definitely make it a point to stop by here when I'm in town. read more

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We stopped in briefly to have a look as they were open when we passed by here.  They are a popular and busy historic bakery.  We didn't get anything this time but have had several delicious, quality items brought back to us by the son who lives in the area.  We used cheap (a quarter for 30 minutes) metered street parking but I think there is free parking if you use the nearby side streets. read more

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Excellent product and excellent service keep this bakery at the top of my list. Parking can be a little tough at times but it's worth the effort. read more

Love love love this bakery. One of my go-to's for Croissants. I love their Nutella croissants and Almond croissants. During 2020 it's been super easy to order and do curb side pick up from here and I have come here several times just for these :) the staff is extremely friendly and sweet and always come and deliver my order promptly. It's not easy to do curb side deliveries when you are super busy and popular but they have been exceptionally good with this and hence worth mentioning! Other than these lovely croissants, there are tons of cookies, cakes, cannolis, bread, salads etc. I have heard they have amazing cream puffs and i can't wait to try those next time. I also felt the prices are decent .. less than $2 for a croissant which you would pay close to $5 in Starbucks. This can only make you buy a few more croissants and save for later! Yummmy! Highly recommend trying this bakery out .. you will NOT Regret it. read more

Great service, very sweet and quick Limoncello Mascarpone 5+ Tiramisu 5 French Silk 1 Berries cake 2 Cannoli 4 read more

An gourmet bakery with so many yummy cookies. Great gift to bring to friends/ family gatherings! Would've loved to try everything but we tried the kolackys and they were buttery and melted right in your mouth. read more

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I stopped by to buy some rolls for dinner and I was pleasantly surprised to find a wide variety of Italian cookies!! Be careful.. this place can be dangerous for the waste band. The cookies are too cute and I bought about 10 different kinds and loved them all. All the cookies tasted so fresh and light. When I arrived, the bakery was full of patrons, but the line moved a long quickly. Parking was an issue as there is only street parking as far as I could tell, so I had my husband drop me off while I picked up some bread. read more

Friendly staff and tasty baked goods! Had the anise biscotti. I'll be back. I wanted to try everything they had. read more

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I've been here plenty of times. Only 1 of 3 places I EVER buy Italian cookies. The bread is also amazing.

Amazing Salted Caramel Cake! The buttercream is amazing! Not too sweet... Just perfect!!! Kolacky were delish as well. Excellent service as well! read more

Their European cookies are amazing!! I had their apricot rum sandwich cookie and it was full of flavor in that one tiny cookie. I didn't taste much of the rum, but I definitely tasted the apricot and the butter. I only had one and I wish I ordered more. I also ordered the small cannoli and it was served cold. They added bits of maraschino cherry in the filling which I thought it was interesting. The filling is thick and creamy, but it is not smooth as I thought it would be. read more

The softest and freshest cookies in this bakery! We went there on a Sunday and everything was fresh and the whole place was filled with lovely scents of baked goods. We tried multiple cookies from the cookie counter since it's one price per pound and you can mix and match. Apricot cookies were melting in my mouth, so delicate . Their products are not overpowered by crazy amounts of sugar like some other places .I recommend stopping by for a wonderful sweet treat! read more

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Family run classic bakery with Sicilian favorites (and favorites from other countries, too). Got a Dutch Apple pie, limoncello cookies, biscotti, and gluten-free chocolate dipped almond cookies, and gluten free French coconut macaroons. Delish! read more

1. Everything I've had here has been absolutely superb. 2. My friend and I stopped in recently and we both had babies in strollers. The entrance has stairs, so we planned to take turns running in. The guy working that day saw us and came right outside to very kindly offered to help us bring the strollers in. It was a cold and rainy day, so it was much appreciated it. 3. They have many lemony options (a favorite of mine). read more

Gorgeous selection of pastries! I got a coffee tiramisu, lemon burst cookies, and a few other assortment of cookies. They were so pretty and especially tasty! Will be returning very soon!! read more

Whenever I'm in Milwaukee, I stop by Sciortino's Bakery. They have the best selection of cookies, macarons and layered desserts such as tiramisu and limoncello tortes, as well as breads and cakes. I love their cream puffs! I wish I could find a bakery as good in Georgia, but I haven't yet. Don't miss this experience when you live in or visit Milwaukee! read more

This is honestly the best authentic Italian bakery I've found in all of Wisconsin! Cannolis, bread, cookies and cakes! Fresh real ingredients! I am so impressed by the quality and selection. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Walk in, if you want to know what heaven smells like. This place has a timeless feel and a wonderful bread mosaic on their front outer wall that is fun to take a photo in front of. I try and stop by every time I visit Milwaukee. read more

Peter Sciortino Bakery - Just a small sample of their baked goods. - Bakeries Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin