New York Baking | Ciao, Gloria

I have to say, this place is a hidden gem 🥱. 🌸🌟It's just a few steps away from Patti Ann but outshines it in every way (I didn't do this on purpose, but I happened to buy similar items from both, so feel free to compare). It's an Italian-style café with an in-house bakery. It doesn't look super impressive at first glance, but every item I tried made me go "wow," they're really delicious. (And, all of them, not unsweetened, but sweetened just right.) 🧁 Scone $4.5 + tax The flavor rotates. This one had figs and almonds with a drizzle of icing on top. Their scones are in a league of their own. You could say they're like a gentle giant—huge but incredibly fluffy, even more delicate than some cakes from other places. 🌸🌟 After being oiled, they have a muffin-like texture. The only thing to note is that the crust also softens after being oiled, making it a bit tricky to handle (it can crumble easily). #NewYork 🌿