Since 1924, the Missouri Baking Co. has been making this rich messy almond flavored rich cake with…read morea chewy crust of over a hundred years. Gooey butter cake was first dreamed up in St Louis. We shared a chocolate chip cannoli and a gooey butter danish. Both were fresh, creamy & amazing! They take credit, even though our pastries came out to $7. All they need is a few tables and chairs to sit and enjoy our purchases

A long standing "Hill" favorite! From cannolis to Italian bread to the most amazing cheese danish,…read morethis place has it all. When really busy, they have a number system. This particular Saturday was not horrifically busy and I was greeted by one of the servers. She was very helpful in suggesting items. The ambiance is that of a true bakery- from the smell of yeast in the air to the sugar scented pastries. A "must visit" place on the Hill.

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Stl. As someone that lived in Italy, this cafe trult…read morefeels like being transported back to the streets of Italy. Moreover, it's the only place where I have been able to find sfogliatella here. They have delicious drinks and a wide variety of authentic Italian treats. The service is spectacular.

One of the best hidden gem coffee spots! If you want quality coffee and baked goods on the hill-…read morethis is your spot! I love trying their specialty lattes (especially the Bischoff!!) and the baristas are super sweet.

I haven't been here in years and my first experience was not a good one. This one however was…read moredifferent. I was told by a nearby restaurant that the bread came from Vitales and it was that good that when I saw it, I decided to stop for a loaf. Staff were busy but not unfriendly and attentive to ensure they grabbed all that I had asked for from the dessert cases. I got a few cookies and I expected a heavy shortbread type cookie from my first but it was light and airy and delicious. I asked about a piece of cake and the staff described what was in it and stated that it was a good choice... I have yet to try it, but I love pistachios so I am looking forward to it :) Overall this was a pleasant experience and again what I have eaten of what we bought was absolutely delicious so I can't imagine that I won't go back. I was very happy to see improvement from my first visit, but even the best places and people can have off days so perhaps that particular day was one for them or me or both lol

Located in " The Hill" district this is the real deal when it comes to Italian bakeries. Everything…read moreis sold by the pound and what a selection of cookies! Expect a line but it moves quickly and I enjoyed the opportunity to chat with other customers and hear their favorites. Now let me tell you about the Cannoli, the BEST I've ever had!! The filling was the perfect creamy confection. My only regret was not buying more!! If you are in " the hill" make this a must stop!

It's all about the bread dear readers and MB makes the best in Saint Louis. When you add some fresh…read moreItalian meats and cheese it doesn't get any better. Nothing fancy here just high quality ingredients and friendly service at reasonable prices. Enjoy!

Bread is so simple but so hard to get perfect!…read more Marconi Bakery's Italian loaf is spot on perfection. The crust is crusty and not too thick or too thin. The inside is light and airy without too many holes. Not too dense either. But the crust flavor reminds me of the coal fired ovens North East NY and PA Italian bakeries you would hit on a Sunday morning after Mass to get a just out of the oven warm loaf in a white paper bag! Rise to the occasion and get a loaf today!

Simple Menu all internal ingredients or locally sourced. Just really good Flavor…read more Ok Now the mozzarella sticks Wow they were the biggest and best tasting I've ever had absolutely not frozen little cheese fingers. So Good. We had Roast Beef sandwiches want to try the Chicken Parm and Salcizzia. Right up there near the top of the St Louis Sandwich game, with Goia's, BCD, and Mom's. Definitely recommend.

Walked in right at opening and have to say the first impression was poor to say the least…read more No greeting from the "owner" who was at the register and using his cell phone. Ordered the porchetta with his house made Schiacciata bread. The sandwich itself reminded me of a modern version of porchetta and a bit different than other places I've had it as a sandwich. I will say that it was delicious and a very good size for the price of the sandwich. I did like his house made bread and his Italian salsa verde was on point too. No ambiance to this place at all. Was a tiny lil corner store turned into this lil deli and judging by the foot traffic while I was waiting, most are stopping in to grab a sandwich to go. Only a few small bar seats in the place and a couple of picnic tables outside. Definitely worth the visit and I could see this place really doing great if managed properly. I would go back for that porchetta!

Probably the best donut I've ever eaten! Maybe a bit on the expensive side, but you really only…read moreneed one. We tried the brown butter and it was divine; perfect texture and just the right amount of "bite" with the sourdough. And all the staff were super friendly!

I admit, I love local bakeries. I'd gotten some bread from Knead several years ago but having just…read moremoved to the area where Knead is now around the corner, I hit them up today for a to-go sandwich and their last chocolate chip cookie in the display case. I'm not exaggerating when I say it was probably the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had. The ham sandwich was also delicious, but that cookie...

So cute! My friend and I had lunch here the other day and I was surprised and delighted. The food…read moreportions are amazing and the smells alone could have satisfied me. Luckily, we were able to eat and drink too hehe. Staff was super helpful and nice :) definitely will be coming back.

What a cozy place! Went here for dinner on a Friday night with friends and it was great! We had…read morereservations at 645 and we were seated right away. It was pretty busy inside and on the patio, so definitely recommend reservations. The staff was very friendly and helped us pick out good options. We had the fresh cheese appetizer to start and it was sooo good and followed it with the spinach and pepperoni pizzas. Both were good but the spinach was my favorite!!! We were celebrating my friend's birthday so they gave him a free cookie! So kind of them and such a good cookie!! Lots of big chocolate chunks. We also ordered a slice of almond polenta cake and it was fantastic. Overall, a great little spot with good service and food, so I'll have to come back to try their lunch menu!

3 words: chicken pot pie…read more It is pot pie season, and sugaree, while they are known for the sweet treats, deliver serious punch with their pot pies. The best part? It is loaded with chicken! Exactly what you need! Super savory, with a beautiful shortbread pie crust that stays crispy even as it absorbs the filling. The interior is quaint. It feels like grandma's house with aged hardwood, antiques, and delicately manicured crown molding. The workers were wonderful. Super friendly, greeting everyone, and just super nice. Definitely a great sweet treat, or take out spot in dog town!

My wife and I hired Sugaree to make two wedding cakes. We booked them four months ahead of the…read morewedding and ordered a tiered cake and a sheet cake, both with raspberry filling. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, we tried multiple times to contact the shop so we could set a delivery time on the wedding day for the cakes. It was very hard to get anyone from the shop to reply to our messages but we were finally able to speak to someone 5 days before our big day. On the day of the wedding, they delivered two cakes that looked really good on the outside. When we finally did the cake cutting, we discovered that they'd delivered two different cakes: one with chocolate filling and one with raspberry. Both cakes were dry. Considering what we paid for these cakes, the difficulty making contact with anyone from the shop, and the utterly unforgivable mistake of getting the order wrong (not to mention that the cakes were dry), we regret ordering from them for what was a really important event. They may shine most of the time but you'd never know it from the experience we had with them.

Has the best whipped coffee ever here!! The macarons are always a delight as well! There is…read moresomething new to try every time I come in and I love sitting in the chic cafe. The ladies behind the counter are wonderful as well! Make this a spot to check out!

I'd give this one star if possible. I really hate to leave negative reviews but I have to update…read morethe one I left 8 years ago. I had been a frequent & loyal customer here for many years. Last year, (I waited that long) I sent Simone, the owner, a message on instagram to let her know I was frustrated about having trouble getting any of the crème puffs she was constantly advertising. They were one of my favorite pastries she made. (Obv not super important I just thought she may not know & what could it hurt giving her some input from a customer, she may know know?) In this message I also told her how long I'd been supporting her & why and how much I loved her bakery. She is black, female, and truly an artist and master at her craft. With a good personality, That being said; she unleashed her fury on me, one of the angriest most condescending messages I had ever read. Not sure if I caught her on a bad day or she just doesn't handle feedback well. I was stunned and disappointed. Either way, I would never consider stepping foot into her bakery ever again. Her window has maybe 5 things to choose from. It's pretty sad, but there were 2 items I love love loved, and I drove out of my way and paid top dollar for those items. She's by far one of the most expensive bakeries in St. Louis, but I enjoyed supporting her I thought she was great. And she has a moving story. Sadly she doesn't know how to handle customers or feedback. I'm in customer service, 30 years, that's not how you do it, I still think she's a cool Person but not enough to support her. We have a ton of fabulous bakeries here I'd rather go to like Nathaniel Reid or Russell's or MO baking co....

I have been looking for a bread company for a while. I work in what is considered a "rural" area,…read moreso the only company I could find to deliver bread to us was Bimbo Bakery. It's not a company I am happy with, but I was stuck. I was so happy to see a Fazio's truck pass the store! I ran in and called and they deliver in my area! I originally only bought bread/buns for the sandwiches we make and kept Bimbo for the commercially sold bread and hot dog buns, but Bimbo flaked out again. I now order everything from Fazio's and I can't keep bread on my shelf! We blow right through the commercial bread I sell and I end up putting the sandwich bread out so the shelf isn't empty. The sourdough bread is one of the best I have ever had. The pumpernickel/rye swirl is phenomenal. The cranberry raisin bread works so well with chicken salad, and it's also great toasted and buttered. We have also started carrying and selling the toasted ravioli. Those are also great. We don't have a fryer, so we buy the ones made for the oven. The texture is a bit different than the fried ones, but it's not a bad difference. It's just an observation, not a complaint. The oven ones have a little bit more chewyness than the deep fried ones, so if you do order the oven ones you're prepared. The pricing on them is low, I can sell them for far cheaper than other places and still be making a profit. Everyone I have dealt with at the company has been very helpful, and they have just laughed at my bonehead mistakes I've made. You know, the typical ones you make when switching vendors. All I know is I'm very happy I looked up and saw their truck going past. The only thing I'd change is a twice a week delivery instead of the once a week I have now, but I also understand that being rural and not having huge orders (typically I spend $75-100 weekly) doesn't make it feasible to come more often.

wow- their bread really is good! And it's not super high calorie either -130 calories for 2 slices…read moreof the multi-grain- not bad! I picked some up at the kirkwood farmers market and will certainly buy more.