Best pizza and bakery around. The strawberry cheesecake is the best I have ever had. I have picked up in the bakery itself and also had it delivered on DoorDash. You can't go wrong here read more

Amazing bakery. Their cannoli cake is to die for! They're carrot cake is everything! The Only thing they have Gluten Free is pizza wish they would have GF baked options. read more

Old school location and the baked good, breads, and cookies are sooooo good. Very simple and always fully staffed. I like the rolls and their strawberry cheesecake those are my favorites. Easy to park too. I also saw they have a few more locations. read more

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My 300th review and my number one pizza place in the world. Tripoli is just about the most amazing pizza i have ever eaten. And I have had a lot of pizza! When we were kids we stayed at a beach house on the Seabrook/Salisbury line for the month of August and pretty much lived off of Tripoli's famous beach pizza. Here is a link to the Salisbury location: http://www.yelp.com/biz/BwDmJviXPGgYkbB7TYOUIA#hrid:zzEV4QecTpK8MafxwH8ijQ/query:tripoli My friends have heard me talk about beach pizza my entire life and I couldn't wait to expose my husband to it. Even though we would get it year round at the Lawrence location we still lovingly refer to it as beach pizza. Tripoli's pizza is purchased in square slices that are made with this thin delicious crust, this amazing sweet sauce, spices, and grated cheese. When my dad would walk in the door with a freshly made batch of pizza from Tripoli we would get so excited! Earlier this year I spent four weeks back home and was bummed when I was heading back to LA and leaving the delicious pizza behind until I discovered that Tripoli would ship it's pizza to me all the way in California. Yes, I realize that shipping a giant box of pizza to myself on the other side of the country is crazy but it is that good....trust me! My poor husband, he had to hear me talk about beach pizza and how amazing it is on a daily basis until we finally ran out of it. After the pizza arrived the owner called us several times to ask all different questions related to the packaging and delivery. We thought that was pretty cool, he seemed genuinely concerned about whether or not the pizza arrived frozen. It did arrive frozen and we were actually very impressed with the packaging. Also, the heating instructions that we were given worked perfectly! It was so awesome, beach pizza any time of the day and any day of the week!!!!!!!!!! Tripoli also sells cakes, pastries, breads, and cookies. All sorts of good stuff. The cannolis in particular are really amazing! The lines can get really long, I suggest calling your order in. Although...it is well worth any wait, it is seriously the best place in the entire world. This is a family owned business that has been around forever. They say that the pizza recipe is straight from Italy and I can totally believe that. No body else makes pizza like it. Piro's is close but it's just not the same! I cannot wait to have some when I am home over Christmas! I love Tripoli pizza!!! ...............so........very...........much! read more

It was my first time here. The price was surprisingly cheap and the quality was surprisingly good. There were many varieties. I bought cannoli, cookies, cheese cake, raspberry jelly cake, and Oreo cupcake. Cannoli has three fillings to choose from. I tried chocolate and ricotta fillings. Both were good. The price was $2.5 vs. $4 in North End. The cannoli was as good as Marie's in North End. read more

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Basically like other yelpers have said, this is like pulling out a Bakery out of a supermarket and placing it seperatly somewhere else, you would think they would have an exclusive Hispanic Baker making the Traditional latin pastries and an American baker making the traditional American stuff all fresh every morning. Nope, instead everything is just ordered in different places, got some cookies for my kids and the girl picked out the wrong ones. I though they were just individually packed to maintain the most freshness possible but when I got home and looked behind it had its own labeling from some other place like they just bought a pack of cookies and put them on a tray :/ There was a huge line with no order throughout the whole place all the girls looked grumpy, one of them on the phone with a face like she could care less about speeding up the call and helping her fellow co worker who at the time was by her self on one side of the counter. The side where the Dominican pastries were located were put out in a way I saw them and immediately knew what specific bakery they came from, I was disapointed thinking i would come across some fresh stuff instead they just bring a tray of there pastries and in a few days if there stuff doesnt sell they get credit for it and a new tray (Im guessing like alot of businesses do often with things like Bread ect) I mean if your going to order stuff from different spots atleast ask for them to be cut and served in a different way so it could have a unique look to it and not just have customers grim at it and think to there self "hhmmm thats from that place down the street" or whatever... Last but not least, the Cheesecake, I love me some cheesecake, it was a big let down, being you didnt get that sweet but not too sweet taste which is what makes it that much cheesier. The girl was in such a hurry she ran off and brought the slices without asking if i wanted them with strawberry filling as a topping or plain. It didn't have a crust meaning they must have used something to hardened it so that the cheese custard wouldn't break apart and be a hassle to cut in slices, so im guessing they either use a little bit of cake flour or some cornmeal, which gives it a harder texture and at the same time takes away alot of that cheesy flavor :( in fact these strategies are used in tropical places to make it more convinient in places where their more likely to melt... Oh well better luck next time. read more

It's another hit or miss. Somethings like canoli, breads, and classic pastry they do amazingly well. I was saddened by the generic brought in tasteless Italian cookies, and hydrogenated shortening in many of their products. Where's the butter? I have heard they have exceptional pizza and from what I saw I don't doubt it. I have yet to try it though. read more

LISTEN UP ALL YOU PEPS OUT THERE I'm a Chicago deep dish CRAZY Fan and this is good & tasty stuff This really goes against the grain for me its square its thin its sweet its only got cheese but it is a all American breakfast for the true pie lover read more

Sicilian pizza and meat pie. Done right. 'Nuff said about that. Tip: if you have to choose between here & Salisbury, go to the beach 'cause the ocean air adds extra flavor. Note: 5 is for the pizza only. Bakery products would be a not as impressive 4 star. read more

So there is no bakery where I live at all! Can you believe I live in a town with 6 banks, 8 hair salons and 4 coffee shops!! So I asked around and Tripoli kept coming up as a place to try out... so we went. The place is outdated looking and has a pizzeria attached. When you walk in there is a gigantic counter filled with desserts and cookies with about 6 people working the counter (and for a reason). The place is so busy that in the time it took us to pick out a bread and a dessert for a party they served 15 people! So we get a cheesecake, two cookies for the girls and a boston scala bread. Can I say that the bread competes with our fav bakery in the North End, and the cheesecake was amazing! So happy to have found this place and have been every week since finding it for bread! :) The Pizza place is ok, the spinach calzone is the best so I'llbe sure to get that again... the pizza on the other hand was skimpy on the cheese and tasted like they used sugar in the sauce...which for being a first generation italian girl am NOT a fan of, and neither were my husband or kids. But it's worth a try, since everyone on here seems to love it. ;) read more

We buy cakes & pastries from the Tripoli bakeries in Lawrence & North Andover (we live in Andover, close to both bakeries) for all of are our family's special occasions and work parties, ever since we moved to Andover 2 years ago. Their in-house baked pastries are delicious and fresh, their pizza is great, but what sets Tripoli apart from other bakeries, in my opinion, is their excellent customer service! Their staff is consistent friendly and very accommodating. read more

Very good fresh bread, I like the bread and also their pizzas the sauce has a little sweet taste which I like. I really recommend it!

The pizza is good. The red sauce is sweet. It loses a star for only having 3 selections of pizza cheese extra cheese pepperoni Nothing else so that's kinda disappointing. But it still works I'm not a pizza fan so I don't get the hype for it but locals swear by it. The also cook the pizza for slices they cook a whole pie but they put the pepperoni ones next to the cheese one and that a huge problem for me as I don't eat pork. The guy actually used the same knife to cut the pepperoni for some one else and then use it to cut my cheese slice. When I asked him to use a different knife and cut a different slice I got a look like "really your going to make me do more work" so that mines one star The cupcakes here are disgusting. There prebaked then flash frozen and then thawed out in the display . The frosting is overly sweet and not in a good way. The cake it self is so dry and tasteless you throw it out after the 1st bit. Not worth the cheat meal. read more

I love this pizza ! provolone on top please ! i must of been 16 when i first had there pizza at Salisbury beach read more

Best pizza of all time. True Sicilian pizza, thin crust squares, not big thick doughy junk. The ultimate sauce, and just enough cheese. Their Bakery is unparalleled. Best Italian pastries in New England (with Mikes being second). My kids love their cakes for their birthdays. Last but not least, words cannot even begin to describe their bread! Best Italian stick you will ever have in your life, guaranteed. There is a reason this place has been around almost 100 years! My great grandfather went here. My family has been going here since the place was opened. It is a Lawrence Landmark! read more

My family and I only order cakes from Tripolis! They always do an amazing job with detail and always accommodate our ideas. Oh and by the way, the cakes always taste just as great! Great pricing and turn around time. Love you guys!! read more

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So I am about to embarrass myself by divulging how many delicacies I have tried in my ONE trip there. That strawberry cake is lighter than air and so delicious I had no problem going back for a second (and quite large) piece. The strawberry leaves were so delicious and I must admit the only reason I tried them was because they were my favorite color. Not much of a cream or puff pastry kind of girl, I did not expect much when I bit into a creamhorn. I admit I was absolutely wrong and was so sad to see someone else snatch up the last one at the gathering we brought them to (and dreamed about them all the next day!) read more

Multi generation bakery ( so you know it's been around for along time!) .... Beach Pizza AMAZING! Check out the pictures- piece of Lawrence history! And yes variety of deserts and breads are delicious too read more

My wife and I selected Tripoli Bakery based on the reviews we read online and hoped that we would not be disappointed in ordering a cake for our Christmastime wedding. We met with Sherri and she helped us design the cake. She could not have been more attentive to our needs. She was very professional and friendly and we could tell she wanted the cake to look and taste just as perfect as we did. Upon ordering, she told us it would be ready on the day and time needed. She did not disappoint on that however, when the cake box was opened at the best man's home some seven miles away, the topper that had the date of the wedding was not on the cake nor in the box. I phoned Sherri and she found the topper at the bakery and had it Ubered to us at no extra cost to us. Talk about going above and beyond the call of duty. The cake itself was beautiful and tasted far better than expected! All of the guests raved about it and I suspect they'll be visiting Tripoli Bakery for their baking needs in the future. Overall, the cake was outstanding and Sherri and her service were even better. We also recommend the bread pudding and M&M cookies. If it was possible to give Tripoli six stars, I would do so! read more

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Went there as a kid. Bread, Pizza, Cannoli and pastry always stunning from when I was 5 years old until I left Massachusetts until I was 25. Fast forward 23 years later I stop by everything was the same quality as when I was a kid! They sell a Bismarck. A long doughnut filled with jelly and cream topped with icing and rainbow sprinkles! How can you not love this!!! The lemon and fig bars - will kill you dead they are so intense and so good. Bread. No equal. Anywhere. read more

I had 3 doz. of cupcakes made for a last minute kids birthday party. They were able to make them and decorate it the way I wanted it them to. Great presentation and the cupcakes were a great loved by all. Thank you! read more

This review is based on the cake alone. The cake I am talking about is a yellow cake with whipped cream topping & a berry whipped cream in the middle, topped with strawberries. It's excellent. read more

Pretty much the last bakery standing amongst the historic four corners of South Lawrence. Almost everything is good here--the bread is fantastic, as is the random Italian cookie assortments. The Pizza is an acquired taste...I like it, but some people hate it with a passion. Tripoli is legendary--with only a few misfires in their vast array of goodies. read more

I grew up on Tripoli's. The best pizza, bread, cannolis, cheesecake and cookies that ever existed. That is all. read more

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They changed the recipe of my favorite cookies, "real" biscotti. They are half the size, but the same price, and they taste horrible. So tough they don't even soften when soaked in milk or coffee. This place has gone downhill so bad since they have been expanding locations. read more

I buy their stick bread every week. It's the best one around. Their pizza is too sweet for me but all my kids love it. Cakes and pastries are really good too. I like their bread pudding, tres leche cake and strawberry shortcake. Always busy, but great customer service! read more

While in Lawrence one day my buddy and I headed over to Tripoli's. We were there to get Pizza but we were a little early and the pizza shop wasn't open yet so we grabbed some sweet treats. We were both starved and we let our stomach's do the ordering. I got a little of everything and a pound of Cookies :-P. The macaroons that are half dipped in Chocolate are Phenomenal, also the small lemon pies are to die for, but the cookies were so fresh and sooo friggen cheap I couldn't believe it. We got out of the bakery only spending $14 and had enough sweets to put us in a sugar coma for a few hours. Then the pizza shop opened. They only have like 5 flavors of pizza. Regular shredded cheese, xtra shredded, provolone slice, american slice, and pepperoni. The sauce is so delicious. Just a fantastic piece of pizza. If you haven't ben to Tripoli go there now, you won't regret it I promise! read more

1. my favorite pizza, ever. 2. my favorite cake, ever. 3. quick, easy, simple. can't go wrong. Thank goodness I moved out of the area or else I'd be eating it every day. Now, it's a special treat when I go home, and I look forward to it ever so much. read more

Tripoli is outstanding. I wish they had more places around the country, but I'm thrilled to go to the beach and get me a whole box of delicious square pizza, the best pizza. read more

We went here because of the Yelp reviews and because I like their 1950s style sign. We didn't try the pizza on our first visit, just the desserts. I got rasperry cookies, a chocolate cookie that was kinda like a Pepperidge Farm Milano, and a flaky pastry thing. All were very good. I like this place better than Piro's. In particular, the raspberry cookies have a more flavorful raspberry filling and the dough part has a nice vanilla flavor. Probably won't try the pizza since I don't like sweet sauce. (Do they really ask if you want a slice of American cheese on it?!) According to their sign, they're open 365 days/year. read more

Fresh filled ricotta cannoli with chocolate chips? YES PLEASE!!! So crispy, flaky, and perfectly sweet without being nauseating... the filling is rich and creamy and has the perfect amount of sweetness balanced by a the slight crunch and bitterness of the chocolate chips. One bite and I am in heaven. It's a good thing I only make it out to Lawrence once very few years or my hips would be in serious trouble. Worth a trip, worth a stop, and stock up on plenty of goodies for the road - I don't think you can make a bad choice in this place! read more

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From their famous sweet square pizza to their fresh-from-the-oven sticks (Italian bread loaves), Tripoli Bakery is a staple in its original downtown Lawrence MA location. A taste of yesteryear, Tripoli's is a part of every area resident's dinner, holiday, game and celebration table. There really isn't anything from pizza to pizzelles, that I can't recommend. A platter of assorted Italian cookies travels with us on the road for family gatherings out of state. Cream puffs, cannoli, macaroons, S cookies, cakes, and bread bread bread that cannot be beat. Stop here for treats before or after your fantastic Mexican meal a block away at Cafe Azteca. Buy an extra stick so you can scarf half of one down on your way home. It is consistently that mouthwateringly good. Tripoli is proof that man *can* live on bread alone. read more

Words cannot describe how awesome this place is. Their Pizza, and their Strawberry cheesecake with Strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries on top. Enough said! read more

Great place to grab dinner and then dessert next door! The pizza is delilcious. The sauce is sweet, not too much cheese, and the crust is not too chewy or crispy. You can specify whether you want and edge, corner, or middle slice. You do have to be somewhat assertive when trying to get to the counter and ordering. The added bonus of this place is that if you are still hungry after your piizza, you can go next door for italilan cookies, cannoli, or even a whole cake if you are so inclined! read more

We stopped by here to bring some pastries down to a family gathering and were impressed with the selection and our overall experience. The staff is great and the cases of cookies, pastries, and breads is dizzying---in a good way. So much to choose from. The location is great and central to all of Lawrence. Our favorite selection was the Lobster Tail pastry, 2 of these giant creations fed four of us. A definite find that you need to try when you go here. And you definitely need to go here. read more

Holidays and birthdays are not complete without a cake from Tripoli Bakery. I always get a Boston Creme Pie cake, along with an assortment of cookies, italian pastries and rolls. Very well priced. Cakes must be ordered in advance. They also has a small area off to the side that sells pizza slices. Tripoli Bakery has existed in the city of Lawrence since World War II, and is one of the last surviving gems of the city. It's main competitor is Piro's Bajery in Methuen. See my review for that. read more

The Lawrence store is GREAT, I don't know why the N. Andover store isn't! Can't p;ut my finger on it, maybe just the vibe, the ambiance. (The only reason I gave 4 stars.) The Lawrence store has the sunlight pouring in...everyone is in a good mood, and maybe the pastry's are a little better, a little fresher. For special occasions our family always go for the Vanilla layered/frosted cake with fresh strawberries on top. Delicious, special. Love their cream puffs, real cream, and the lemon tarts...I could go on, but need to be able to point at glass cases! The bread is delectable, especially if you get it warm! Been known to eat 1/2 before I get home! read more

We order a wedding cake from Tripoli Bakery. Sheri (or Sherry or Sherri) was extremely patient with us since we had no idea what we wanted. We went to a cake tasting there and picked out our own cake flavor, filling, and frosting. We ordered a tier cake for the cutting and sheet cakes to serve. The cakes were delicious. Everyone was raving about them. Some guests told me that "this was the best wedding cake I've ever eaten". The tier cake was beautiful; it had flowers and a perfect design. So, if you ever have a wedding in the vicinity of a Tripoli Bakery, order your cake there. You won't be disappointed. read more

I didn't even enter the pizza side of Tripoli, so this review only concerns the bakery side. I went in for the first time intending to try a few things but not sure what I wanted to buy. As I hemmed and hawed, at least two individual employees asked if they could help me. I finally chose a few items including a square of chocolate cake with chocolate pudding inside that the young woman waiting on me recommended. Little cookies sandwiched together with chocolate tasted very bland -- my 9 year old didn't like them and I didn't want to eat them, either. They weren't bad, just kind of meh. The lobster tail was excellent, with crunchy pastry and rich cream inside. Awesome. The chocolate cake square was sweet but not as chocolaty tasting as I expected it. Good but not great. Cheesecake slice was very, very good. Creamy, sweet, a bit on the heavy side. The Napoleon was pretty good. The pastry was rather tough but otherwise a reasonable representation. The slice of rolled tiramisu was disappointing. The cream inside was almost flavorless and had a weird greasy quality like vegetable shortening, and the cake was so heavily soaked with coffee-tasting stuff that it was dense and almost wet. If you really like tiramisu, get some at Dolce Freddo Gelato in Methuen -- it's far superior. read more

Tripoli Bakery is located in downtown Lawrence. They also have a stand at Salisbury beach. I hear that their pizza is out of this world, however, I have not had the chance to try it yet. There is always a HUGE line around lunch time for pizza at this place. They have the biggest variety of pastries and cookies I have ever seen. Among some of their choices are italian cookies, strawberry shortcake, cupcakes, whoopie pies, eclairs, canolies, cheesecake, bear claws, fruit tarts and bizmarks. They also have many different varieties of freshly baked breads. I have been here a handful of times, and every time I go in, I'm overwhelmed with the choices they have. The strawberry shortcake is out of this world. The cheesecake is probably the best cheesecake I have ever had. The prices are not bad considering the quality of their food. They also do wedding cakes. I am planning on getting my wedding cake from them. I have spoken with their decorator and he said that they can "re-create" anything I want if there is something specific that I want. They did tell me they do not do "neon" colors, which is fine with me. Their wedding cake pricing starts at $2.00 per person for your standard flavors. I highly reccomend this place to anyone looking for an outstanding bakery. I work in the area, so its really close, but worth the drive if you are not familiar with the Lawrence area. OMGaaaaaaaaaahhhh Tripoli! read more