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    Vitale's Bakery

    4.5 (111 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Desserts
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Expect a line...this was 2pm on a Thursday
    Linda O.

    Located in " The Hill" district this is the real deal when it comes to Italian bakeries. Everything is 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!

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    john g.

    Amazing cookies that they are very proud of - hint: very expensive. I will say they are very authentic and just plain delicious. Service is alright. Not overly friend, but definitely efficient. Inside isn't much to look at. Nothing fancy, nothing gross.

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    Patrick C.

    Tasty bakery in the hill with a large variety of options!! Gooey butter cookie was divine and was ordered as parting gifts for a wedding. Quick and friendly service. Not huge but plenty of space to walk around and look at all they have in the display cases. Will be back to try more pastries and desserts.

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    Cassandra C.

    This is my 2nd time coming into Vitale's since moving here on The Hill for 5 years. The Service was the exact same as last time we were not greeted with a Hello or a Smile once entering or placing our order. I felt like it was an inconvenience to the lady serving us, I was with My 2 year old Daughter, My Mom. Once checking out she dropped our pastry, and thankfully got us a new one without a problem. What I thought was interesting was a regular customer walked in once we were paying, and she greeted her with a smile while starting a personal conversation. I just would expect a more welcoming atmosphere especially in our neighborhood. Like I said it wasn't my first time, and it was the same person and attitude before which made me not want to return in the first place.

    David W.

    I updated to 5 stars. I really like the cannolis and they are super friendly. Seems like I always get one

    Cannoli
    Dan M.

    This was a place where I went on a food tour. They had lots of baked goods to choose from including breads, cookies, cannoli, etc. There was a large variety of all Italian sweets with something for everybody. I had a traditional cannoli. It was a ricotta cheese filing. There was a cherry part of the filing as well. This was an okay tasting cannoli. The filing to shell ratio was ideal, but it was just decent to me. The shell was crispy and appeared very fresh, but the filing was just a little off. Will I go back? I would head back.

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    Kelsie R.

    Vitale's was a good classic Italian bakery option. I got some macarons and a lobster tail - the macarons were my favorite. I went close to closing time but there were still many options

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    Richard S.

    I still always love this little bakery....for certain things like sauce and pizza crusts....certain little candies. The staff is always so nice and pleasant.

    Variety of cookies (purchased by weight)
    Danielle F.

    I used to think the southern style (buttermilk biscuit base) strawberry shortcake was my favorite dessert until I came to Vitale's. Theirs is hands down now my fave. Fresh strawberry purée between layers of chiffon cake that's iced with a whipped, delectable icing, and I am one happy lady eating cake on the run in my car (but safely, of course). I ate several samplings of cookies as well and really liked the anise flavor as well as the biscotti. The cookies were all light and would be perfect with a cup of coffee, though I chose mine to accompany the cake... I bought a bag of frozen toasted raviolis and pizza sauce for a quick meal option at home, so will update review once I've stopped eating dessert for dinner and power on the air fryer.

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    Excellent! I stopped here 3 times this week of vacation. I can not wait to return. If you want a great sweet, come here

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    This is my "go to" favorite place in St. Louis for Italian bakery specialities. I frequently recommend it to friends.

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    We love Vitale's. Bread, desserts pizza crust everything. I'd say the Ricotta Puff is our favorite!!!

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    The bread and rolls are amazing. So many cookies. Every couple of months I make a hill run.

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    Vitale's is so good! They have the freshest pastries ever!! I love the cream horns and cookies. Everything is delicious!!

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