It is St. Joseph's Day. I have never had a zeppola and it's about time I did. So off we went to stand in line at The Original Italian Bakery. The bakery has a small parking lot with about half a dozen spots. A policeman was on duty today to direct cars to the Walgreen parking lot next door when this lot was full, and to let them in when spots were open. As the line of people waiting outside the door to get in was constant, this was very smart planning and much appreciated. Some folks seemed to know St. Joseph's Day was very busy here and had placed orders in advance. These smart shoppers skipped the line and quickly came back outside with their orders bagged up. The line moved pretty well with four shop assistants helping customers. Only about 10 guests, max, fit inside at a time. Once inside bagged breads like sandwich rolls were on shelves while calzone and other meal pastry were in a case. Then, there were three cases full of zeppola. During our visit they had chocolate, pistachio, ricotta and original available. We got one of each. I cut my first zeppola in half and see the cream filling sits all the way down into the pastry. These are firm enough to hold in your hand and bit into. The pastry is very much like that in an éclair. Firm while being light and airy. The original filling is a lovely custard. The chocolate is a fluffy cream base I believe. Both were very tasty. I have two more to try and am looking forward to them. Between these tasty pastry and other items they had for sale there, we'll be back. You should check them out too. read more

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Excellent pizza chips and amazing Italian bread. Best around The brownies are a big hit with my family and the chocolate pies are incredible So many great baked goods, breads, wine biscuits and other essentials such as bread crumbs, pizza dough, focaccia shells. Bring cash or pay with CC for 3% fee read more

The Original Italian Bakery - Pizza Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

Went on a quick trip to Home Depot over the weekend and the giant sign at the intersection reminded me it was "Zeppole Season"! You need to run and go pick up their raspberry & Bailey's Zeppole! They have so many other specialty flavors to choose from! The line started form outside after walking in! Service was fast and friendly! read more

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I had been hearing about this bakery for a while, but my first taste was when I tried their pizza chips at a friend's house and I couldn't stop thinking about them. Then, at Zoobilee, I spotted them again, this time topped with jalapeños. In all my years living in Rhode Island, I've never found jalapeño pizza chips anywhere, and wow.. they instantly won my heart. I knew I had to make it a mission to stop by the bakery. And let me tell you they did not disappoint! The service was amazing, and everything I tried was delicious. I had a cannoli (with chocolate chips, of course), a giant M&M cookie (literally the size of my head), and of course, their famous jalapeño pizza chips. While waiting, I noticed they also have calzones, breads, cakes, and so much more. Oh, and bonus points for having parking, which is a rare find! I can't wait to come back for another round of pizza chips, cannolis, and maybe this time I'll try one of their zeppole. I highly recommend! read more

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Yum yum yummmm.. this is by far one of the best bakeries around. Have been coming here for many years now if you happen to be in the Cranston/Johnston area, please stop in. You will not be disappointed. I promise. Everything is made fresh. The place itself is very clean. And everyone is very friendly here. read more

Staff was friendly but I could tell they know what their customers. I saw a few things on Yelp I wanted to try including the Zeppoli. Sadly, I didn't like the Zeppoli much. It was Styrofoam-like with pudding filling. My sister didn't like it my neither. She only took a small pinch of it. I had to toss half of it. I had high hopes for it. However the danish with cream cheese and blueberry was as expected. It could have used more icing though. My sister gladly ate half of it. read more

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One of the best spinach pies in town--in my humble opinion. I have been freezing and packing at least five of these whenever flying to the West Coast for the last 15 years (I refrigerate and take at least two minis for the plane). Best service in town! I always love walking into real Italian bakeries. read more

I forgot I went here! How could I? It was last year in December, I went for the pizza rounds, love those little disks of joy! Everything looked amazing, I took no pictures. The place was hopping, lots of food to see and way too overwhelming for me because of the crowd (I am not a fan of throngs of people) Everyone there was kind , helpful and willing to hustle. The amount of choices were over the top, everything looked so good, the place was clean and well arranged with special inviting choices as you wait to pay...Dangerous situation for the shoppers who can't resist a special snack. I'm going back. Soon. I will definitely add some photos and make some choices out of the sumptuous looking delights! read more

Everything I've had from here has been delicious! The pizza chips are really great; they're always a big hit at parties. The service is hit or miss. The desserts are usually quite good as well, though the last time I got cookies from here they were super dry. read more

The Original Italian Bakery - Pizza chips - Pizza Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

The Original Italian Bakery is a welcome sight for this South Jersey boy. Fed Hill in Providence opened up my eyes to how great the Italian bakeries in Rhode Island are. I have started to delve into the other big Rhode Island Italian community, which is located in Johnston. This bakery has the best local reviews, so it was my first spot to visit in town. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere reminded me of my favorite bakeries from South Jersey. It has earned the acclaim with great zeppoles and a new favorite of mine, pizza chips! These bite-size pizzas are awesome and pack a lot of flavor in a small package. I saved some for home, and they were perfect in the air fryer. I tried their Irish cream and pistachio zeppoles too. The Irish cream is hands down my favorite. The best part? I've only scratched the surface. From jalapeño pizza chips to classic cannolis, there's enough variety for anyone to grab their favorite. I'm excited to explore their other sweets and maybe a pizza strip (they have great tomato sauce.) After a couple more gym sessions, I'll be sure to come back and fill my sweet tooth! read more

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I love this place. The pizza chips are by far the best. Calzones are great, individual pizzas are generous

I had such a great experience at The Original Italian Bakery! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with the warm, inviting smell of fresh-baked goods, and it only got better from there. I tried a selection of their danishes--cheese, blueberry, and cherry--and each one was absolutely divine. The pastry was perfectly flaky and buttery, and the fillings were rich, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweet. You can tell these are made with care and tradition. Of course, I couldn't leave without trying their famous pizza chips--both the regular and the jalapeño. Let me just say: WOW. They are as addictive as everyone says. The regular had that classic, nostalgic flavor of good Italian bakery pizza, and the jalapeño added a spicy kick that was just right--not overpowering, just delicious. It's clear why this place has such a great reputation. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and unforgettable flavors. I'll definitely be back soon (and probably picking up extra pizza chips to go)! read more

The best Sicilian bread I've ever had!Whenever I bring this to anyone's house, it's a big hit. Great desserts & pepper biscuits. And of course, the little pizzas. read more

Absolutely delicious pizza chips jalapeño I will be going back again I will information to some of my family and friends

I was craving a piece of pizza and decided to stop by. The pastry and bread over the years has been very good here. The prices have always been reasonable. Upon my visit for this piece of pizza that cost two dollars for a strip, I could not believe the price. Fortunately, I can more than afford anything I want to eat, but I will not pay two dollars for a slice of pizza ever again. read more

My uncle in Greenville loves the pastry. I got a a mixed box of everything. It was excellent. We also purchased wine and pepper biscuits along with strip pizza. We will be coming back soon read more

What a great little find! I've frequently seen their commercials for zeppoles and when in the city yesterday we took a detour. The shells and cream are delish! We also picked up a bag of pizza chips and were not disappointed. The staff do a great job keeping lines moving; we will definitely be back ! read more

Very good location for breads and pastry. For many years they are one of the best bakeries in the state for speciality, holiday pastries. Parking can be a problem especially when you go during the holiday rush hours. Worth the effort. read more

They sell day old sfogliatelle . They just add more powered sugar on them. I've been disappointed 2x. Good pizza slices

For a fat guy like me this place is all I need to make my day. Little building filled with enormous flavor. The smell that wafts out of this little concrete square of deliciousness is second to none. The pizza chips are like golden tokens to gain entry into a tastebud firework show. The zeppole are clouds of decadence. Glad we stumbled on this little piece of heaven. read more

The Original Italian Bakery - Pizza Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

Spinach bread from the farmers market was some of the best I ever had. The bread was delicious and the fabulous filling went edge to edge and all the way to the end! read more

Good service, friendly patient staff who took time to explain different choices. The zeppolis were delicious! Hubby's favorite! They have a great selection too! read more

One of the best bakerys in the state! They got all the classics and they make them perfect every time, highly highly recommend. Kind staff, great food fresh and fairly priced, what more can you ask for? read more

We have been hearing how good this bakery is. Finally got to stop by in for a bite to eat. Got a spinach calzone, a pecan twist and some pizza chips. Not overly expensive total was 20 bucks. The counter girl really nice and respectful. Took a bite out of the spinach calzones and they were really salty, Couldn't finish. OK maybe they can redeem themselves with the pecan twist, Tried to break a piece off the pecan twist. couldn't take a piece off. I had to bite into it. Pastry usually gets like after a few days.... Pizza! chips really good definitely stoping by to buy more! Over all .... I would stop by again if ever in the neighborhood to try the other goods. read more

You're really missing out if you haven't tried pizza chips! It's a genius concept. Pizza in a form of chips. Taste amazing and extremely dangerous-- they're immensely addicting! I love spicy food. I add sriracha to everything. I love that they have jalapeno pizza chips and they're literally fireeee! So good! Let me tell you, the hospitality of this place is worth the review. They're so friendly! I was greeted by a young girl at the cashier asking if she can help me with anything. I was glued to the pizza chips and that's all I bought. She hooked me up with an additional bag of pizza chips (her grandpa's fav flavor) and another small pizza. "On the house," She said. You won my love. I will be back. I will drive an hour each way to come visit you! read more

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Love the customer service and the calzones , pizza , cakes and pastries are delicious . read more

The Original Italian Bakery - Zeppole's they are the best ... but everything is delicious , from pizza to pastry - Pizza Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

Lots of options to choose from. We got the pizza strips and chips. The chips come in a couple different flavors which was nice. read more

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Place is closed for a month (jan1-31st) "for a vacation" lol not very good business. And i ubered here smh read more

We order a variety of calzones and everybody agreed they were delicious! Some people wanted more sauce, no problem, I'd rather to little than too much! Everyone agreed they would order them again! read more

The pizza chips seem to be the thing to for at this Italian bakery with the not so original name in Johnston, Rhode Island. You can get them as red chips, white chips or jalapeno chips. All are good. It is a small storefront, but it is out of this humble establishment that some pretty amazing things are coming from. In addition to the pizza chips, which you can buy nationally, they offer a slew of other baked goods. Plan on being there for awhile because you will find yourself "window shopping" and you will walk out with more than you planned on buying. The bread in this old school Italian bakery is pretty amazing, especially if you call Florida (where good bread is so hard to find that many believe it is simply a myth) home. Johnston, Rhode Island has a strong Italian community, which produces some pretty amazing places with an emphasis on Italian cuisine, one of the most beloved cuisines in this world and considered one of the mother cuisines of the world. Growing up in New Jersey, I took for granted the amazing Italian food we had there and it took moving to Florida for me to realize that not every town or city had great Italian food on every corner. Stopping by this great Italian bakery while up here made me realize how much I missed that little luxury of these great mom and pop businesses kicking out some killer food. So, yes, I recommend here. Now if they could only do something about a better name, lol. Hey, I guess it gets what they offer across loud and clear. read more

Best Pizza chips around !! Our go to for pizza chips and fresh bread, deserts are good too ! read more

I always heard there were lots of Italians in RI so I expected great Italian food when I moved here. WRONG. Tried a bunch of Italian bakeries which were all pretty bad, but happy to report in this case the Original one is pretty good. We've tried several of their pastries and all were good. Compared to the north end in Boston okay lets not go there but compared to the RI offerings it's great read more

Yummy-ness. Large assortment of fresh pastries. They carry Pizza strips, pizza chips (RI staples) Stromboli's almost any Italian bakery item you can imagine. Very nice, professional cashiers. Even threw in an extra pastry ( just what I needed). The Zeppoles are ENORMOUS. It's a dessert that could probably be split 3 ways, but I was assured by my Italian friends that it was indeed 1 serving. Reasonable prices, good quality, and fresh baked goods. Very nice. I will definitely be back. read more

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I just got Spinach Pies and Strombolis from thier Bakery yesterday and they were So So Good I can't say about the service because I sent my Son in , But I've Been there before and the 2 Women that were working that Day were So Pleasant and friendly I would Definitely Recommend this Bakery to anyone , there Prices are very Reasonable!!! I will Definitely be Back !! Donna Marie Parsons read more

This bakery lives up to their name-maintaining a large variety quality, Italian baked goods. The staff are great, eager to help and appreciative of their customers. If you're in the area, stop in. There's bound to be something to fit your craving, whether it be famed pizza chips or a zeppole! read more

I really enjoyed the barbecue chicken calzone from this bakery, which we bought at the Sunday farmers market in Galilee. I've never been to the bakery itself, so I can comment on that. read more

Everything in this is Good, I had ordered 2 Spinach Pies and a Chicken Calzone and they were Very Good and they have given Me 2 packs of Pizza chips for free Because I went to get them Change! I thought that was Awesome! I Didn't expect Them to Do that , the 2 ladies that work there were so very NICE ! Today is a Different Day and I just ordered 2 Spinach Pies and another Chicken Calzone and a Meatball Calzone which I know is going to be GREAT THIER know for there Pizza Chips ! Which are DELICIOUS read more

The BEST bakery I have encountered anywhere. And I'm so lucky to live in the same state! The pizza chips are their staple. They are the best! I can't even.... Plain or jalapeño. The fresher the better!! For a party the box is gone with the quickness. There is a line usually and they have an extremely small parking lot. I illegally park in the Walgreens and get myself right in line! The baked goods are worth the tow money. The chocolate chip cannolis, the magic bars are soooo delicious and so is everything else you put in your mouth there!! read more

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Get the pizza chips. Staff is very friendly and they have a huge selection of pastries and baked goods. Prices are extremely reasonable. Everything is very fresh. I highly recommend read more

Everything here is so good! The pizza chips are world famous for good reason. They're delicious. We love the pastries, cakes and breads. They're always fresh and tasty. Service is fast and friendly in this cute and very clean little shop right on Atwells beside St. Rocco's. We have been coming here for many years and that won't change..they really are the best here. read more