My new favorite pastry shop. With added bonus it's close to home. I love the decor inside, including Vespa and romantic dining table set up. The lady behind the counter offered us a sampling of 4 different pastries they had including chocolate chip cookie and focaccia. We liked the focaccia and decided to order one. They were so nice and even threw in an extra one because they were the mini version. Anything with Nutella we are a fan. The huge morning bun with Nutella and the amply sized croissant with Nutella did not disappoint. They have a self serve water machine to quench your thirst because you know you'll need to with all that sugar being devoured. There is some outside seating but not much of a view. So we of course sat inside. I noticed the 2023 Yelp sticker on the door so obviously I'm late to the party but better late than never. read more

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Tosca has an excellent breakfast. Amazing food, great service, and a lovely atmosphere. read more

Love this place! The sweets are all so good and all fresh! Every time we go we get a focaccia to go so we can eat it with dinner. The mini pastries are the perfect size and they last for a couple of days so you can get more if you need. The vanilla latte was so good and also comes with some yummy cookies to dip in the coffee. They also sell some biscotti that is so good! Definitely try this place out if you're in the area. It's very small and doesn't look like much from the outside but it's really a great little place! read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Vanilla latte - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

I didn't realize that this was The Woodland's own little slice of Italy, the casual side of course. They are located in a stand alone building, not in a strip center like most other restaurants along Borough Park. Tosca is a convenient spot for lite Italian foods and coffee. Their food selection is limited. Inside is a cooler with drinks and their hearty entrees which you can either take to go, or take to the counter and have them heat it up. The sandwiches, flat breads and pastries are at the counter under display. The focal point of the interior, yes even family-owned casual Italian joints have this, is the Instagram worthy mini mural backdrop with the restaurant logo, and an Italian made scooter. I tried their lasagna bolognese, a strawberry bomboloni, a bottled lemon iced tea from Italy, and an Island Latte. They do not have fountain drinks here. Bomboloni - this is a pretty standard Italian style donut with cream and strawberry jam filling. Lasagna bolognese - kind of a disappointment for me. At $14, it was a small, really dry version of lasagna that had some crispy (chewy) edges and tasted slightly better than a frozen dinner lasagna. While this may have been more authentic with focus on the bechamel sauce, it was still too dry for my tastebuds...and with the chewy parts, it just wasn't for me. Island Latte - this is a nice little latte that is more my style and reminds me of a coffee drink I order at a coffee shop in Spring, with a pronounced coconut flavor. This one even has toasted coconut on top. If you dine in, it's served in a mason jar with a cute straw. Yummy! Lemon iced tea (bottle) - another sort of disappointment here is the lack of fountain drinks and the bottle of lemon iced tea I selected from the cooler which contains Splenda. True Italians focus on eating fresh healthy food with natural ingredients. This bottle not only has artificial ingredients but it also has Splenda in it. You would think Splenda is found mostly in the US, but it's also found in some other countries, namely ones that export lots of foods to the US knowing that many Americans don't mind consuming this dangerous sweetener. I'll have to check the bottles more carefully next time I grab what appears to be an authentic Italian product from their cooler. Some customers just come for the desserts which all look really good, similar to a few other bakeries popping up all over the woodlands, read: French, Italian, and others. Some customers here seem to be confused about the service here with regard to cleaning your own table. There is no signage with instructions, but there is a trash can and a spot for the aluminum trays to be placed at the rear. On top of the trash cans. So if there is no signage, that usually means clean up after yourself. I saw a couple of customers look around, even spot the trash cans at the rear of the dining area, but still choose to walk off and leave their trash and uneaten food at their tables. Pretty gross! Customer base here is very mixed as I saw so many different races. White, asian, European, asian, south American, Hispanic. They are truly a place that caters to the masses. In summary, I still feel they are good enough for me to make a return visit, especially since it's fairly close to home. I am a sucker for a good focaccia bread. Unfortunately, I just had a focaccia sandwich just days ago, so I will have to try theirs on a return visit. read more

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Tried this while up in Spring for a quick lunch. I love a good focaccia and they did not let me down! The Milano sandwich was great- pretty large size for a half portion. Everything tastes fresh which makes for a delicious lunch. Plenty of seats too! The cookie was ok-drier than I usually would like . read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Cookie - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

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A little corner of Italy in Texas (not everything has to be big in Texas). My coffee-enthusiant aunts and I decided to visit from a recommendation from my Texan cousin (the rest of us visitors). We were all utterly impressed by the coffee. We all had a mix of drip, latte, and espresso, and everyone left happy and caffeinated. I had a double espresso and I've never had such smooth espresso with lovely creama on top. We also ordered a round of their focaccia sandwiches, and thank goodness we order halves because they are filling! The people behind the counter were friendly and welcoming, and quick with recommendations. We can't wait to go back! read more

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What an absolute hidden gem. Authentic Italian sandwiches, cappuccinos, gelato, and pastries. Half the people there are Italian. Touched behind heb next to a lighting shop, this place is pretty flawless. My favorite is the smoked turkey sandwich with the fresh made focaccia bread and some truffle cream sauce. All the pastries are amazing and the cappuccino is fantastic. I've taken many co-workers here several times and everybody is amazed at what a sleeper hit this is. The owner is very nice and diligently sits in the corner and does bookkeeping. It's great to see small business owners take such pride and care as they hover around checking in on the baking and the customers. read more

This was a true sensory delight. Lunch is all laid out behind the glass as u enter. I had the cappicola and cheese croissant. It was next level tho a bit light for my appetite. All is not lost. A glass of Chianti and a giant traditional chocolate croissant did me in. They elevated the croissant genre on the sweet and savory ends. Bravo chef! I'll be back very soon. They have a loyalty program and buy 2 get one pastries from 3 to 6 most days. Can't wait to explore the menu further. Wow! A true hidden gem behind H‑E‑B. Don't miss this one. It's a lot more than I expected and I expect a lot. Very European. PS I was there near closing so rather than throw out food they gave focaccia bread to all the patrons! I did the buy 2 get one free but they had a lot of pastries left over so I bought 2 and got 3 free!! Epic! I'll see u there soon. read more

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It's like eating back in the streets of Florence! The Italian foccacia sandwiches, pastries, and coffee rival those of spots we've visited in Tuscany. Come here for an authentic and delicious taste of Italy. Vibe: Simple but tasteful, lots of seating. Colorful vibe with lovely pastel travel posters of Italian cities which make it feel even more authentic. Imported olive oil, pastas, sauces, and other products are also available to browse in the back. Service: Incredibly kind and helpful staff. They offered the option to customize my focaccia which I gladly accepted (prosciutto, straciatella cheese, truffle cream, arugula). They offer a half sandwhich for a reduced price, which I took, but they gave me a full sandhwich anyway (cuz of the custom sandwhich?) which was really nice of them! Food: I ordered a half foccacia with straciattela cheese, prosciutto, arugula, and truffle cream. They ended up giving me a full foccacia, which was nice. These sandwiches are huge! Very shareable. I can honestly and confidently say that the quality of the focaccia is surprisingly similar to I Fratellini and All'Antico Vinaio in Florence - I was truly blown away. I never thought that I would be able to even partially recreate that magic in Houston, but I stand corrected. The foccacia is slightly seasoned and fluffy. They add a good amount of prosciutto which has a lot of flavor and is well salted to enhance the rest of ingredients' flavor. Arugula was nice and fresh as was the thinly shredded straciatella cheese. Truffle cream had bits of truffle and was not so intense as to overwhelm the other flavors. Overall, very fresh ingredients and well balanced! If you want an authentic taste of Tuscany, make the trip to Tosca! Excited to explore their amazing looking pastries and coffee next time. This place is Let's Eat Houston approved read more

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I had a great first experience at Tosca! Was greeted warmly and was able to take my time looking at the items behind the counter and the menu. The restaurant was clean, well lit, very organized, well maintained. Staff smiling and friendly the entire time! My sandwich (the Rimini) was delicious, my latte (the pistachio one) was fantastic, and I was even sent home with two little loaves of bread, as I told the owner it was my first time in.. made my whole day! There's also some imported Italian grocery items for sale in store! This was such an unexpected but wonderful lunch experience! Reminded me of our trip to Italy in the best way! read more

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Adore this place, much needed in The Woodlands area. Italian bakery with amazing sandwiches and coffee. The staff is always super friendly and helpful each time we come in. It has an array of delicious baked goods as well. read more

So delicious!! Food, service, and vibe all make this wonderful restaurant a 5 star experience! Will come back again soon! read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

I highly recommend this bakery and coffee shop! I stopped by this past weekend to grab a coffee and pastry. The Sfogliatella was delicious and the coffee was perfect. The employees were quite polite! The inside is nice and clean. I loved the ambiance - a nice, quaint, local coffee shop to sit and enjoy whatever you bought. read more

It's rare to find a place that can provide beautiful food that tastes even better than it looks, but this lovely spot has certainly achieved it. The attention to detail extends beyond the food: the dining area is clean, cute, and spacious. Quite a few people were working on their laptops while having some coffee, so it looks like this is a great place to relax or get some work done. Service is friendly, food is served promptly. I tried the Arezzo, which is prosciutto, arugula, and truffle cream on focaccia. HIGHLY recommend! The ingredients alone should tell you how delicious this was. You have the option of ordering a whole portion or half portion, and I found the half size to be more than enough. I finished off my lunch with an order of gelato, and got a half portion each of two flavors: Almond-Fig and Pistachio. The gelato was perfectly creamy and I love the unique variety of flavors they serve. The only downside I can find is that this restaurant closes fairly early at 6pm every day. I'm rarely out of work before then, so I only wish there were more opportunities to stop by. Otherwise, this place gets my highest compliments. - Ambiance: 5/5 - Food: 5/5 - Service: 5/5 read more

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Beautiful spot for breakfast, coffee and lunch...the time we were there. This place is darling and the new location is open in Cypress. I have the Bavarian Cream Croissant. FABULOUS! Not my first time. The coffee was a perfect Flat White coffee. Hubs had an prosciutto, bacon, lettuce and tomato on Flatbread. It is was delicious Enough to share. After we finish I had a scoop of fig Gelato. Delicious! I tasted the Mascarpone and Strawberry Gelato and that is my next treat. This place is delicious. read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

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I've come several times; both with my wife as well as with friends. We love this place so much we just ordered 20 of their large cinnamon rolls and 20 mini pastries for Mother's Day. Amazing. The restaurant has a great vibe, low key comfortable. You order in line and then take a seat and wait for your food. The staff is always helpful, eager to please. I've had every sandwich they offer, I've tried all their pastries, a few of the gelato's, and they're all fantastic. The freshness of the ingredients and the breads are what make Tosca so great. Very similar to what you'd get in Italy. My only complaint....the pizza is good, not great. A lot of people like it so give it a shot yourself. It's just that everything is so authentic, I expect more from them in a true Italian pizza experience. It's just a bit too doughy for me, not the napoletana I prefer. The best Italian lunch spot in all of Houston read more

Lovely cafe! Really enjoy the pistachio pastries here and the hazelnut coffee. The gelato is excellent too. Next time I want to try the lasagna. read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Pistachio kouign-aman - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

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As I'm writing this review, the pastries I purchased from Tosca are blessing my car with the most heavenly fresh baked pastry scents. This place may just be my alternative to a car air freshener! But don't get it twisted, the dine in experience is just as remarkable. Pastries glisten, and drinks sweat out on display. The service is impeccable, and staff is patient. Everything is sizable and delicious, and the atmosphere is comfortable, well lit, and relatively quiet. Take it from me- don't skip out on the sandwiches. I'll be back again when I'm stuck near this part of town I'm peak traffic hour! read more

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Tosca is my favorite! Once a week my son and I are having coffee with my favorite pastry there. Love opening the door and seeing smiley faces and wonderful atmosphere! Can't imagine better service ! Feels like home! read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Desert menu - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

Cannot wait to come back! Stopped by here with my mom when we needed some coffee and we happened to stumble on this place. There is parking available in the gravel/grass next to it. We were hit with the sweet smell of bakery items and coffee the second we walked in- we did not want to leave! Very busy place but the staff works quick and there are a good amount of seating inside and out! The place is also very aesthetic with cute Italy decor. The lady who helped us was super sweet, she helped explain what bakery items were available to my mom in Spanish. Everyone was also very sweet and had such great positivity! We grabbed a few things to go and everything was just delightful. The Nutella bombolini and almond croissant were amazing btw! I cannot wait to come back to try some savory items since we only grabbed sweets this time around. read more

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This place is a jam! We had two of the sandwiches and tried four of the tiny filled pastries. The sandwiches are rich in flavor and a great portion. The desserts are really good. Very nice atmosphere and good service. Very cute place. read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Inside - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

I've been here twice with family and friends. I truly like their food. The portions sizes are great. They offer an assortment of sandwiches, pizza, pastries, coffee, Italian products and breads. They also have to go meatballs and lasagna. Once you chose your food, they heat it up and bring it to you. Customer service is good. Restaurant itself is small, with limited seating. Parking lot is small, but I've always found a spot. read more

Cute place, but the coffee and pastries were just okay. I didn't try the food, but I wasn't blown away--probably won't rush back. read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Pastry counter - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

Delicious pastries and cafe latte made with almond milk. Pastries tasted fresh and with quality ingredients. Dough flaky and light. Cookies were perfect as well. You can tell they were hand made and no short cuts taken. Inside was very clean and modern. Some tables outside. Needs some flowers, plants landscaping though to up the ambiance. Service was friendly but I did stand there for a while before I got helped. Very busy on a Saturday. read more

Yum yum!!!! A little hole in the wall. Food was great I ended up having a grilled sandwich, and about 3 deserts. Staff were super friendly, and the place is very laid back. There is also a small area to sit outside if you want. read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Pastry selection - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

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What a hidden gem. This place is great. There is always something freshly baked and the sandwiches are delicious. This is a great place for a quick bite or grab a treat to go home. The staff helped me navigate some choices and they did not disappoint. read more

One of my favorite breakfast / brunch / coffee place near the woodlands. I go there a quite a bit with the family especially on the weekend and it's very consistent. Owner is welcoming, food is amazing as always, and ambience is nice. I really recommend Tosca. read more

If I ever go to Italy, I imagine it will be just like this! Full of deliciousness and amazing people! The coffee and pastries were incredible! Cannot wait to come try the entrees on our next visit. Very clean, cute and of course has a Vespa Grazie mille per tutto! read more

Friends, Romans, countrymen! Lend me your ears! Spring to this little slice of heaven immediately. The food is fresh and feel-good in a way that guarantees your stomach won't be hurting later. The service is quick and dependable and the staff knows how to lean in to their favorite dishes. Overall, the ambiance is intimate and cozy. This may make a good place to take in-laws, maybe a coffee date, or maybe you just feel like you deserve homemade focaccia that tastes like the hands of the Gods touched it. Stop by Tosca TODAY. read more

The best sandwich I have ever had in my life. Sorry, second best because this is my second time ordering it! This place is a gem I wish we had one in LA. The wonderful woman working helped us out with narrowing down the menu to our preferences perfectly. She also recommended her favorite pastry: the pistachio croissant which we ordered to go. Thank you for an amazing experience. We will be back! read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Focaccia Rimini sandwich with Ginger Lemon Tea and Honey - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

Oh wow!! The focaccia bread is soo fresh!! I'm he sandwich was amazing! I even bought a loaf of olive bread. You have to try this place out. Enjoy! read more

Ordered their chocolate brownie + matcha latte for takeout! The matcha latte is rather sweet but the brownie is perfect (love the consistency and it isn't too sweet!). The place itself is really cute and service was good :-) Definitely interested in trying other pastries and sandwiches in the future because they looked amazingg read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Chocolate brownie and matcha latte - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

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Went in sunday morning and was given a custom sandwich. Off the menu and all , man asked me a few questions of what i liked/disliked and came back with a delicious whole sandwich! Their pastries are always soft and fluffy ! Love coming here but it must be in the AM, everything's gone by afternoon Ambiance is nice & there's games offered to play at the tables, I personally like sitting outside as there isn't much traffic from it being a back street. Love yall tosca ! read more

Tosca Italian Gourmet - Strawberry Croissant & Torta(?) - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

Welcoming owner and friendly staff. Americano with double shot best I've had in the greater Houston area! Most definitely will be back!

Best coffee I can find in Houston! Love the atmosphere and quick service! This is our go to spot read more

Their arrezo sandwich is amazing, as are their desserts. A great little cafe to grab a quick bite or enjoy a quiet corner and a homemade pastry. There are a couple of tables for outside seating, also. They are also a part of Too Good to Go, where you can sign up to get a bag of their food for a ridiculously low price at the end of the day. It is a great way to keep food from being thrown away AND you get to sample their fare at the same time! read more

Fabulous authentic Italian sandwiches and desserts! First time trying it but I'll be back!!

This is a sweet place with great food and awesome coffee. They have a friendly staff and inviting area. It is usually packed when we go as it's a great spot read more

Came to Toscanini for a wine tasting and left with my cup and spirit full. We enjoyed a sit down 4 course appetizer and wine pairing. Each tasting is based off wines of a particular region. Last nights even revolved around Sicily. We had a crisp slightly fruity white, a nero davala, a Malbec, and another red blend. The information given to us by the Italian Somm was wonderful. The appetizers were great. We actually got full off of them and didn't need read more

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I loved this place! We will come back for sure. The manager took our order and made suggestions which we took and left really satisfied. We also had cappuccinos and they were absolutely delicious. Their bread is made daily! I was very impressed. read more