Love Presti's Bakery. I have been going to Presti's my entire life. Their prepared foods are always fresh and flavorful. The bakery is excellent with a giant selection. The staff is friendly and efficient. The location is right in the middle of Little Italy where you can sit out front, enjoy a good cup of coffee and some biscotti and just enjoy the neighborhood. Go... Enjoy... Relax. read more

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I have been going to prestige since I was a young child, almost 30 years. Used to be an experience and delectable treat. I took my own child back to purchase some things for Mother's Day, and was vastly disappointed in my recent experience. Service was extremely rude. Not a single price was advertised, the assorted cookies are now a whopping $24 per pound and they are were not fresh... so much so that I chose not to give them as a gift they were intended to be. read more

TAKE A NUMBER or you'll get cut in line. You can get cookies by weight or pastries individually priced. Cappuccino in the porcelain dine in option is the best. Ample seating and large area. I got the chicken parmigiana sandwich and it was tasty. Seemed fresh. Pastries were very good. The Linzer cookies were perfect. Cheese danish was super cheesy! Id come back. read more

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Wanted to rate higher because it is a cute place and good service but based on my food choices it was disappointing. Ordered a sfogliatelle and a cappuccino. The sfogliatelle was very pretty but the dough was very crunchy. Dipping pieces of it in my cappuccino helped a little. The dense filling was tasty but tasted more like orange than cardamom flavored. The cappuccino was just ok. I drink it with no sugar and rely on a good strong espresso for the flavor and it wasn't there. Hubby enjoyed his mocha. You can add whip cream for .75 cents. He gave his almond danish a 4 out of 5. The pastas and other prepared foods looked really good so i may want to come back for those instead on another visit. Also they don't post any prices which i find odd. Our coffee and pastries for 2 was $24. read more

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We always look forward to going to Presti's when we visit Cleveland. It's very well priced, has a wide variety of menu and dessert items, and the food is just so dang good. It's always busy, even during random times during the week day. It does feel chaotic there, but that's what every other Italian deli feels like. I do feel that there is a lack of signage of the menu items, but it isn't a deal breaker. I also appreciate their packaging is compostable and biodegradable. I cannot wait until the next time I can go back! read more

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Priestie's Bakery is one of those Cleveland institutions that never stops feeling special. When I lived in Cleveland 20 years ago, Priestie's was a regular stop for me, and stepping back in recently felt like reconnecting with an old friend. Little Italy wouldn't be the same without it. I stopped in for lunch and had the egg salad, and it was exactly what I needed--simple, fresh, comforting, and perfectly done. The kind of food that doesn't try to be trendy, just consistently good. It absolutely hit the spot. I did however, forget you need to grab a number to get your order in. Beyond the food, Priestie's has that rare, timeless charm. The atmosphere, the familiarity, the sense of history--it's a reminder of why places like this endure. Whether you're grabbing pastries, bread, or a quick lunch, it feels like a true neighborhood staple that's been getting it right for generations. If you're in Little Italy, this is a must-stop. Some places don't just survive the years--they earn their status. Priestie's is one of them. read more

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This is the best bakery in Little Italy. The choices are overwhelming, but trust me, that is the best problem to have. You cannot make a bad choice here. Their linzers are amazing, along with the cream puffs, and almond puffs. Lemon bar is more sweet, and cake like, but very good.We visit the Cleveland Clinic regularly, and try to make it to the bakery every chance we get. We went to the other bakery across the street the last time we were here, and took home a box of cookies. They were not as good as Presti's and I ended up throwing most of them away. My kids, who I brought the box of cookies home for, said they weren't as good as Presti's and didn't eat more than a bite or two. read more

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Caveat: I went early and encountered no line. Highly recommend! When I went back later, the line was nearly out the door (around lunch), so I just walked on. But in the early morning, this place was a treat! At the counter, a lady took my order: cannoli, an apricot thumbprint cookie, and an americano. Just right! I'm no expert, but the cannoli was the best I've had this side of the Atlantic. So many American cannoli are fried to all hell. Impossible to cut, chewable with effort. A bit like an Italian fried ice cream. This one, in Cleveland? Soft. Tender. Rich, elegant cream. Enjoyed alongside the americano, it was heavenly. read more

Presti's Bakery - Cannoli Apricot thumbprint Americano - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I'm biased because this is my neighborhood bakery, but I've never been disappointed with the food. My favorite thing to do is buy whatever happens to be on the half-off shelf - it could be bread, it could be sweets, whatever works for me! The service is good, just remember to take a number because it WILL get crowded at some point. The ambiance is very casual. I've been there in the evening when students are studying, and I've been there when whole families come out of Holy Rosary post-mass and get some goodies. read more

Ghastly expensive for what you get, which is mediocre food. I reviewed this place in 2018....as an old favorite. I thought to give it another try. Not much has changed. The pepperoni roll is more bread than anything, with hardly any (if any) cheese. If you like pepperoni roll, go to any stand at the West Side Market. They have AMAZING pepperoni roll there. Everything here is overly bready with little filling. Sorry, There's much better available in Little Italy. read more

Haven't been here in ages, so glad it's here and going strong, my other favorite LI location has sadly closed. Came here for lunch- my kid loved her pepperoni roll, it's huge and warmed up is a meal in itself. I had the artichoke pizza- it would've been better if it was warmed up until the cheese melted, the crust was still white and the cheese hard- flavor wasn't bad but it could've been better. If it hadn't been to-go I would've asked for more time in the warmer. Loved the caprese salad and the artichoke couscous salad. Deli case is full of beautiful salads. This could get bumped up to 5 stars when I come back just to try the pastry case.... read more

The desserts were great from prestis! In my opinion their cannolis are better than corbo's. The service is slow and I don't think they have a great system with the tickets. They do have a lot of seating though! read more

Presti's Bakery - Strawberries and cream gelato - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Wow what a hidden gem (if at least you're an out of town guest). Came here at the recommendation of a local friend and it delivered. Came in for breakfast, had a croissant sandwich with a cinnamon role and a cappuccino to drink. Everything was so delicious. Staff was very friendly and had good suggestions. Really liked the outdoor patio. Perfect way to spend the morning! read more

Presti's Bakery - Sausage and egg croissant (back left) Ham and cheese croissant (front left) Cappuccino Cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I'd probably give this experience a 3.5, but normally it'd be a 4. The desserts were good but not their usual caliber. The cookie wasn't as soft as usual and the carrot cake was lacking flavor and a tad dry. The best dessert was the pastry filled with custard. The wait time was over 30 minutes and felt very congested. The highlight was the music being played right outside where they had a few tables. read more

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Got the tiramisu after my meal in little Italy. It was very delicious! There weren't too many people there when I went so the service was very quick. As for the tiramisu, they did not skimp on the coffee soak with the ladyfingers which I feel like most bakeries and commercial stores do. The mascarpone was super light and tasty. This truly tasted homemade and I would 100% go back! read more

Presti's Bakery - Tiramisu - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Prestis has some items I can't find elsewhere. Serving the bakery or giving it as gifts seems so special being from a bakery with so much Little Italy history. Everything is delicious and the staff is always friendly. The right side of the store is most definitely worth checking out as well. I haven't ordered too much from there as I am usually sweet shopping, but I enjoyed what I did get, and will be trying other dishes. It's bright and roomy too so eating in seems like a great option. read more

It was a special treat to stop by after lunch and get some coconut macaroons. I had never been there. We didn't wait in line long after picking a number. It was a touch choice to pick one delicious pastry when everything looks good. The atmosphere was very chill. read more

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What isn't there to love about presti's! Whether you visit in the summer, sitting street side or in the winter bundled up inside the bakery, there is never a wrong time to pull a ticket and wait your turn. The array of cookies, by the pound or just a few, will blow your mind. Everything is fresh, house made and authentic. The counter staff are knowledgeable and patient, especially when you cannot decide between gelato or a coconut bar. So when in little Italy, go to Presti's and order a lemon bar, cappuccino or a slice pizza you will never be disappointed. read more

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Terrible service- super impatient. Bakery was not fresh. This is not a treat anymore.

I'm from out of state and we got there around 10:30am and it was quiet on a Tuesday morning. The people greet you when they call out your number (I guess it gets so busy you have to take a ticket number.) they were very helpful of what they recommend at the bakery. The food was super delicious and fresh! The day was nice so we ate outside and the tables were clean. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again if I go to Cleveland one more time. read more

Presti's Bakery - Iced mocha with a quiche and a raspberry thumbprint without almonds. - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

delicious desserts!! love the cannolis here! servers are incredibly rude (avoid the guy with the dangly earring) but I'll still recommend all the yummy treats here read more

It's right on the corner and had a few people in there when we walked in. Several people had recommended it as it is well known in the area. The place is big and can accommodate groups and may do a good lunch rush. There is no music playing overhead, it feels drab and uninviting The cookies look pretty. However, it was a look pretty but doesn't taste pretty kind of experience. The service was by puled number, that was convenient, great way to avoid a scuffle about who is next. I ordered a selection of about a dozen small cookies to try and some caffeinated beverages. I am in an Italian bakery, the espresso drinks should be off the chart. Disappointed on several counts: The cortado(double shot espresso with foam, tasted of over roasted, old watered down beans, no foam, just warm milk poured in, the cookies were stale and had little flavor, they left a greasy coating on the roof of my mouth, the water for the tea was not hot. I needed to use the facilities while I was there and those were unclean. Being in an unkept restroom, that close to the kitchen makes me rethink ever eating somewhere again. Overall poor experience from lackluster service, old baked goods, poor espresso, no ambience., unclean facilities. read more

Classic and iconic Italian bakery located in the heart of Little Italy. I love their pastries, gelato and even their savory foods which they will heat up for you. Their penne marinara with meatballs is delicious, and I always enjoy their cannolis. You have to grab a number when you walk in and wait until they call out your number to be served. It's always fast and the bakery has plenty of seating inside, and even a few outside for when the Cleveland whether decides to behave. A fun stop if you're in the neighborhood! read more

Stopped for a snack after visiting the museums in the area. I wasn't able to get food to eat since everything was premade with cheese but I did get some cookies that were very good. A nice place to sit and eat while enjoying Little Italy. read more

Presti's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Amazing food. Loved my affogato! Gelato was wonderful. Fabulous selection of homemade pastries and baked goods. Great salads and an excellent egg, ham and cheese croissant. It was huge! Eggs were perfect. I bought 7 dessert pastries and cakes. Of the 3 we have eaten so far I can give each a 5 star review. Everything was fresh. Will definitely be recommending them to others! I'm looking forward to going back more wonderful foods. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Also very patient because there were too many choices. read more

I came on Saturday 10-11-25 early in the morning. It's nice how you can sit for about one hour and people watch. They have reduced price day old bakery, I bought five pieces. The tables overlook historic Holy Rosary Church, both of these places have been here since 1903. read more

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A great place to visit in Little Italy. Huge selection of cookies, cannoli and pastries along with savory items like pizza and stromboli. Plenty of seating for in store dining. read more

Presti's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

After a few years of living near here, it became one of my favorite haunts, especially early morning during the week. Since moving, I've really missed the at-home atmosphere and the INCREDIBLE baked goods. I stopped after an appointment at UH and found that not a single thing has changed! It's always felt like your home town bakery, full of tempting smells and the "ooh" and "ahh" of fellow customers, some of which you've known since grade school. It's a take-a-number system, and typically you have some time to peruse the days options. There is a counter for savory breakfast and lunch selections, as well as a full display of fresh, colorful sweets, with a variety of breads and other baked goods behind the service counter. The staff is ALWAYS speedy, yet attentive to everyone's needs and questions. They are some of the most hard working and positive food service hosts in the city, maybe even the country! I planned on my usual, some spinach and sausage Stromboli with a coffee, but couldn't pass up on a healthy serving of the pesto tortellini. As usual, the flavors were vibrant, fresh and robust! The marinara sauce that they serve with the Stromboli is hands down the best sauce I've ever had. Perfectly situated between deep, sweet and herbaceous, with the perfect level of acidic tang! Will be back again and again! read more

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I read the reviews before coming. We had already tried the other Bakery in the area and were disappointed so we had high hopes this would be a different experience. While the pastries tasted a bit fresher that was the only positive I can say about this establishment. Most businesses want your business, especially these days. Here you feel like an inconvenience. Unless you have a number and are being served no one talks to you. If you need something afterwards, to ask a question, you have to wait in line again no matter how long that is. Everything is disorganized. No one knows what they're doing. This is Little Italy and an Italian Bakery. I would expect to be able to get a great Cappuccino. It was terrible. It tasted old, burnt and watered down. We tried twice to get a decent cup thinking maybe it was a fluke but it wasn't. The machine itself looked as though it hadn't been cleaned in awhile. Unfortunately, we didn't notice that until after we had gotten our Cappuccinos and drank them. We ordered several Cookies and Pastries. The Pignoli cookies were decent and chewy. The Lobster Tail w/Amaretto Cream was good on the outside. The inside tasted more like vanilla pudding than custard and not quite like Amaretto or even Almond flavoring. It was just ok. The German chocolate cake tasted like a boxed cake with shelf bought frosting. * Now for the really ugly about our experience. I hope that someone will pay attention and fix these issues as it's unacceptable and dangerous to people's health. It's hard having to write this in a review. However; I feel obligated to do so. There were various food items left out. Sandwiches, Pizzas, Fish and Chicken Sandwiches sitting on the counters up above on a shelf above the Coolers, that clearly need refrigeration. Pasta and Breaded Chicken Cutlets sitting in containers next to that. These items were sitting out when we arrived, stood in line for awhile waiting to order. While we ate and when we left an hour later. I have no idea if this is a common experience as this was my first time here. read more

One of my coworkers brought a box of Presti's pasteries in to the office last week, and mentioned that the breakfast sandwiches looked great, so, naturally, we went for a visit after Saturday yoga. I had already sampled the pecan roll from the box at work, and it was very good - not too sweet, plenty of pecans. On Saturday morning, the place was hopping. You have to take a ticket like at a deli counter. There are 3 menus and a deli case to peruse while you're waiting (coffee, pastries, and gelato), all lined up across the wall, but not together, so you'll have to move around to see all of the options. I ordered a vanilla latte and one of the egg and cheese sandwiches. As I was paying, one of the staff was unloading the sfogiatelle into the bakery case, so I got one of those too. The coffee was super hot and on the sweet side, but it hit the spot. The sandwich was just OK - the croissant was good, but it since it was assembled in the case and heated in a press/grill, it was a little dry and needed something else. The pastry was great - the phyllo cracks when you bit it, an absurd amount of powdered sugar that gets everywhere, and a lemony creamy filling. We were able to snag a table by the window pretty quickly. We were impressed by the price of our breakfast - it was under $20 each for the pastry, sandwich, and coffee. For sure a fun place to visit again! read more

Presti's Bakery - Egg and cheese croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Located in Little Italy of OH, this charming bakery has a lot to offer. From a variety of pastries, to pizza and sandwiches, and ice cream to finish off a sweet tooth, this bakery did not disappoint. Visiting the area, I had to stop at this comfy place to check it out. Plenty of seating inside and great for groups if you consolidate tables. It's a self seating restaurant and finding seats for our party of 9 was easy. They had a lot to offer whether you want a full meal or just a snack or coffee. The only thing that they can improve is the details of service. After they asked me for my order, they went back and got my order, then called me back at the "same" register to ring me up....all the same time while a new customer is at that same register trying to order and a second customer with food was also waiting to be rung up. My suggestion is ring us up after we give the order, then deliver the food at a "different"counter. This would eliminate the crowd at the one counter. read more

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Love this place. Miss living nearby. Better people than Corbos. Great selection and service.

I'm sorry to say but the cassata cake was a real disappointment. I truly believe they forgot to add any sugar. We served it to my family for my birthday and no one could even finish their portion. We offered some to our neighbor (without our opinion- trying not to have the whole thing go to waste and give it away) and she text us later saying she didn't care for it either. I'm shocked by the reviews for it. It might be one of the worst cakes I've ever eaten. The kids wouldn't even eat it. Like I said, I think they forgot an ingredient because it lacked any sweetness and the flavor was way too mild and bland, it had zero cravability. read more

Presti's Bakery - Cassata Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Tried this place based on a friend's recommendation and it lived up to the hype. The pulled pork grilled cheese was amazing--cheesy, flavorful, and the bacon added a great crunch. I loved the free butter tasting station too! read more

Presti's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Heaven has a Presti's Hands-down the best tiramisu on the planet. Light as a cloud. Italian cookies and biscotti so scuola vecchia that you just don't see them in bakeries, an endangered species already. They do sandwiches and breads and pastas, but gli dolce are what I'd travel half way across the country to taste. Coffee is good. It's counter service and always a mad house in there. It's part of the experience! read more

Presti's Bakery - Tiramisu - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Looking for local recommendations and saw Presti's bakery mentioned many times. It is located in Little Italy. Parking is tricky. You either have to find street parking or there are many areas for valet. This place is a popular spot! It was packed. Upon entering, you need to grab a number. The style and decor take you back in time. There was live music too! They are constantly calling numbers to be served next. There are so many options here. If you are looking for authentic Italian treats, look no further! We tried an assortment of raspberry linzer, apricot linzer, chocolate butter, ganache filled and lemon biscotti. They weigh your choices and ours came to $7.26. This place is a must try when in the area! read more

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So many beautiful desserts to try. We opted for a cookie variety box and each one was lovely. I would have liked to have tried more. The food in the case looked delicious but we were eating elsewhere. Will definitely try the next time we're in town. read more

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We were in Little Italy just driving around, and found this to be the only open bakery at the time. It seemed like a quick stop but we only realized how busy it was once we stepped in. We took a ticket to be served and realized we were waaaay back in the queue. Till the time our number was called we explored the menu. They had a typical Italian bakery vibe with many servers calling out numbers and people running around. They were packing up lunch as we got there just a little after so it was a bit of a mess. Once our number did come up we were served quickly. We had decided to get a classic canoli! And well you can never go wrong with that can you now. The filling was so light and breezy it melt in my mouth, the chocolate chips added a nice flavor to it. The shell for the canoli was super crispy and not at all oily. This has to be one of the best cannoli's I have ever had! read more

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Our experience at Presti's was excellent. We really enjoyed the honey biscotti and the original cannoli, which had orange zest in the cream. The cappuccino with soy milk was also very good. The bakery uses a ticket counter system which was useful because we could just place our order when our number was called. read more

Presti's Bakery - Honey biscotti, cannoli, cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

So we were in Little Italy in Cleveland, and I realised that I've never had a Cannoli before. What do we do next? Look for a bakery to fulfil my desire to try out a cannoli. We walked past a couple bakeries, but simat go in for whatever reason. We finally stopped outside Presti's and decided to give that a try. The place is spacious with ample seating, but that is not what most people were there for. The place kept so busy that they had a token machine installed at the entry, so that each party could be tended to in order. We had to wait at least 20 minutes for our turn to get my 1 cannoli. But that's not what all they sell. This place has a wide variety of drinks and desserts to choose from. That's not all, they even have lunch options that looked very tempting. And judging by the crowd in the store, I'm sure it's a popular destination for a reason. It was hard to just order what we came for and not splurge, but I managed with my 1 cannoli and a chocolate almond biscotti. The cannoli has a citrusy fresh cream inside a very crispy fried shell. It tasted very fresh and very yummy. Definitely recommend. Whereas the biscotti was an okay item. Maybe because we didn't have it immediately but the next day, it got a little soft and didn't really taste amazing. Still, I would definitely recommend this to anyone in the area! read more

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